Welcome to Season 5 of the Making Waves Podcast! With a fun new group of hosts and thought-provoking conversations, join Eli Mafi, Naia Afo, and Aaron Vuong in exploring new topics centering on API dialogue. Here at Making Waves, we strive to highlight the experiences of Asian & Pacific Islanders here at Oregon State University. We gather to facilitate different dialogues surrounding the culture, diversity, and identity of the Asian & Pacific Islander experience. Among the many topics we plan to cover, we hope folks can resonate with our stories, as well as expose themselves to some new ideas and perspectives.
APCC x SOL: The Intersection Between Being a QTBIPOC Student (w/ Leah Wright and Maddie Wusstig)
Leah Wright and Maddie Wusstig discuss the SOL organization and its mission to support QTBIPOC students by connecting LGBTQ+ identity with cultural centers at Ohio State University in this interview episode.
24 May 2025
Meet the Center Director: Phillip "Lipo" Sinapati!
Phillip "Lipo" Sinapati discusses his path to becoming the director of the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center and highlights the value of building a robust cultural community in this interview.
16 May 2025
PIA x IBP: IBPIA Takeover!!!
It's time for the IBPIA takeover!!! Join the Pacific Islander Association (PIA) and Isang Bansang Pilipino (IBP) at OSU for some inside info on what it's like being a club member and officer! Listen to our guest speakers Jayden Castaneda (IBP Co-President), Skye Bala (IBP Intern), and Tutasi Willy (PIA Pasifika Coordinator) as they share their experiences not only being apart of their clubs, but how it feels being in a white-dominated community.
10 May 2025
Mysterious Cases of Oregon (w/ Tihani Mitchell and Jayden Castaneda)
In this week's episode join our discussion as we research a missing person's case with guest speakers Tihani Mitchell and Jayden Casteneda, then ending it off with our traumas around food.
3 May 2025
Dealing with being Homesick (w/ Ashley Tran)
In this short and sweet episode of Making Waves join the cast (and returning guest speaker, Ashley Tran!) in how they deal with being homesick, family wackiness, and what they all look forward to this upcoming summer season!
18 Apr 2025
Stories of Immigration and Adapting to America (w/ Ashley Tran)
Join the team and guest speaker Ashley Tran, a Community Relations Representative at the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center, as they talk about how their families immigrated to America, the struggles of adapting to American culture, and how coming from immigrant families have affected their lives.
4 Apr 2025
Fun Miscellaneous Topics (w/ Moani Tiare Atay)
Join the cast and a new guest speaker: Moani Tiare Atay, a Leadership Liaison at the APCC, as they discuss various fun topics such as will you survive scenarios, hot takes, and dream lives!
15 Mar 2025
Names, Parents, and Childhood Homes
Welcome to Season 5 of the Making Waves Podcast! With a fun new group of hosts and thought-provoking conversations, join Eli Mafi, Naia Afo, and Aaron Vuong in exploring new topics centering on API dialogue. Here at Making Waves, we strive to highlight the experiences of Asian & Pacific Islanders here at Oregon State University. We gather to facilitate different dialogues surrounding the culture, diversity, and identity of the Asian & Pacific Islander experience. Among the many topics we plan to cover, we hope folks can resonate with our stories, as well as expose themselves to some new ideas and perspectives.
1 Mar 2025
High School Life and the Transition to College
Making Waves is back again with season 5! Join us for the first episode of the new season as we talk about what life was like during our high school years and how the transition was like to college.
12 Jul 2024
APIDA History at OSU (w/ Janet Nishihara)
To close out this season, we're joined by a very special guest, Janet Nishihara, OSU APIDA Icon and Executive Director of the Educational Opportunities Program to talk about APIDA history at OSU and how the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center came to be. Listen to Janet's funny stories of former APCC staff, the *possibly* haunted center, and more!
31 May 2024
Pacific Islander Experience at OSU Part 2 (w/ Ka 'Ikena Hawai'i and Pacific Islander Association)
Making Waves is back with another episode featuring PIA and Ka 'Ikena Hawai'i! Join us as we navigate through our experiences as PI students here at OSU and what it took to get us here, but most importantly, what it took to keep us here!
24 May 2024
Timian Takeover
This week, we're diving into the chaotic yet exhilarating world of roommate dynamics. Join Stella, Leslie, Julie and Jocelynn as we explore the hilarious, heartwarming, and sometimes downright bizarre experiences of living with roommates.
3 May 2024
Role Models & Representation
In this episode, we kick-off APIDA Heritage Month with discussing how role models and representations effect our life growing up in media and different aspects.
19 Apr 2024
Pacific Islander Experience at OSU (w/ Pacific Islander Association)
Making Waves is back this Spring Term! Get ready to ride the waves of laughter as we dive into the unique experiences of Pacific Islander students at OSU! In this episode, our two beloved staff, Naia and Moani, will teams up with PIA for an unforgettable chat.
11 Mar 2024
Unpopular Opinions
Get ready to ditch the mainstream and dive into a wild ride of unpopular opinions on this episode of "Unpopular Opinion"! We are breaking all the rules and bringing you the juiciest contrarian takes from our own unpopular opinions to the audiences.
24 Feb 2024
Why It’s Hard to Say I Love You (w/ Stanley Luu)
This episode features personal stories and discussions on how cultural expectations, intergenerational dynamics, and diverse backgrounds within the APIDA community can impact the ability to openly express affection. Get ready to explore love, laughter, and a few sarcastic remarks, because expressing affection shouldn't be harder than assembling IKEA furniture.
9 Feb 2024
Lunar New Year (w/ Reagan Le)
Get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year in style as our hosts dive into the traditions and festive fun that make this holiday a blast! Join us for a special episode featuring a surprise guest who spills the tea on their favorite Lunar New Year memories. From dragon dances to red envelopes, we've got your dose of laughter and cultural insights covered. Tune in and get ready to usher in the new lunar cycle with us!
27 Jan 2024
College vs. Home Life
In this episode, we explore the contrasts between home life and college life, unraveling the layers of identity and cultural dynamics during the holiday season. We've also got the scoop on the ins and outs of 2024. Grab your boba, cozy up in your favorite hoodie, and join us as we navigate the rollercoaster ride of post-holiday pandemonium.
17 Jan 2024
Navigating College as an APIDA Student
Making Waves is back with season 4! In this first episode, we will be talking about what it’s like to be in college as an APIDA identifying student along with our stories and experiences.
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