The TALANOA Podcast
The TALANOA Podcast
Tyler Latu'ila
Talanoa is a traditional word used across the Pacific and involves the sharing of ideas, skills, and experience through storytelling. Join host and professional volleyball athlete, Tyler Latu'ila, as he engages in Talanoa with athletes, experts, and all-round dope people from all over the globe.
Billy Johnstone: Maori Culture, Volleyball Systems, and Developing the Game in NZ
Billy is a Maori volleyballer hailing from Gisborne, New Zealand. He has represented NZ on the international stage and is currently playing for the University of Alberta Golden Bears.
Jul 16, 2021
42 min
John Smith: Basketball, Black Stereotypes, and Whiteness
A South Central LA native, John Smith is a CCAA All-Canadian hooper, activist for racial equity, music artist, and dabbles in some modelling. 
Jun 29, 2021
1 hr 28 min
Shanice Marcelle: Gender Inequity in Pro Volleyball & Dealing With Bad Coaches
Shanice is a 5x CIS National Champ, 2x Bundesliga National Champ, 2x CIS Volleyball Player of the Year, 1x CIS Female Athlete of the Year, former National Indoor Team Player and current National Beach Volleyball Player making her rounds on the international circuit.
Jun 22, 2021
51 min
Nehemiah Mote: Grass Volleyball to Volleyroos Captain
Talanoa with Nehemiah 'Nemo' Mote. The 6'7" Samoan Aussie who went from playing outdoor church volleyball to captain the Australian Men's Volleyball Team.
Jun 11, 2021
1 hr 12 min