Pulse of Polynesia is a vibrant podcast where Polynesians from all backgrounds unite to share their inspiring stories of resilience, ambition, and success. From growing up in the islands to navigating life across the globe, each episode highlights real experiences of overcoming challenges, embracing cultural identity, and achieving greatness—all while staying rooted in the spirit of Polynesia.
They Found 750 Lost Photos of Samoa Hidden in a Suitcase
Send us Fan Mail What stories are hidden inside 100-year-old glass plate photos? In Part 2, we go deep into two extraordinary archival collections — the Solf Collection and the Tetens Collection — that are rewriting what we know about Samoa's colonial era. From German governors and Samoan chiefs to a scientist who fell in love with the islands, these 750+ digitized images bring our ancestors back to life. We explore how Otto Tetens' photos survived WWII in a suitcase, a bush expedition to re...
14 May 2026
🌊 Welcome to Pulse of Polynesia — Part 1 Who Gets To Tell Our Story? | Reclaiming Samoan History
Send us Fan Mail 🌊 Welcome to Pulse of Polynesia — Part 1 Who Gets To Tell Our Story? | Reclaiming Samoan History In this powerful episode, hosts Leaso Filoialii and Crystal sit down with writer, historian, and photographer Tony Brunt to explore the untold journey of preserving Samoa’s photographic history before it disappears forever. From forgotten private albums… to crowdsourcing identities through Facebook… to uncovering rare images connected to the Solf family, Carl Hanson collection, an...
12 May 2026
Look closely. You might recognize your bloodline. 👀
Send us Fan Mail History lives in these photos. These are not strangers. These are our people. Our bloodlines. Our ancestors. Every face carried a story… leadership, sacrifice, identity, survival, and culture passed down through generations. Some walked through colonization, war, division, and change — yet still carried themselves with dignity and mana. As you watch, look closely. You may recognize a family name… a face… or a piece of yourself. Do you see any familiar ancestors? Tony Br...
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Eric Scanlan
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Keiki Misipeka
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