Girl Meets Girl Podcast . com (a podcast by MAKENA)

#105 Michael Jackson Movie: Spirit and Celebrity Culture

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:47:00 GMT

Here's a link to pictures of Siena's Michael Jackson memorabilia collection.

New Contest
Prize: Michael Jackson This Is It lanyard
Enter By: commenting on this episode about your thoughts or experiences dealing with Michael Jackson

Stay strong and healthy during the change of season. We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries. Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.

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Thanks!
- Siena and Toast

#104 Ghost Stories from Hawaii, Part 2

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:41:00 GMT

Tales of menehune in the night, and encounters with Pele.

Selections from...
Obake Files - by Glen Grant

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Mahalo once again to GMG listener Myra for her help with this episode.

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween :)
- Siena and Toast

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#103 Ghost Stories From Hawaii, Part 1

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:36:00 GMT

the graves at "obake park"

Who is confronted by hauntings and ghosts?

A lesbian couple on Oahu, a family of four on summer vacation, and a sampan bus driver, alone on his last run of the night.

Selections from...
Hawaii's Best Spooky Tales, 5 - by Rick Carroll
Obake Files - by Glen Grant

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Mahalo plenty to GMG listener Myra for her help with this episode.

Happy Halloweeny :)
- Siena and Toast

image courtesy of Randym

#102 The Biggest Vegetarian Myth

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:18:00 GMT

We address the biggest myth about vegetarian eating. This ep's picture on www.GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com: These cowboy bunnies are getting ready for Halloween...we've been waiting for months to post pics of these bunnies up here!

Congrats to Bethany, winner of the Center for Inspirational Living canvas tote

Links In This Ep
Compassionate Cuisine
Animal Acres farmed animal sanctuary and compassionate living center
The Franken Stand - spooky themed mobile vegan hotdog stand
Dr. Andrew Weil addresses the protein myth
Eat To Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman
Dawn dishwashing liquid saves wildlife - the TV ad

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Thanks! And make it a great week :)
- Siena and Toast

#101 A Wedding Day's Lessons on Trust & Perspective

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 01:09:00 GMT

What happens when there is no wardrobe to malfunction...?

New Contest
Prize: Center for Inspirational Living canvas tote
Enter By: joining/being in the GMG community, joining/being on the GMG email list (sign-up box is on girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com), commenting on this episode, joining us on Facebook, Twitter, or voting for GMG on Podcast Alley (you'll have to email and let us know you voted, tho. they don't tell us if you vote [mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com])

Links In This Ep
the first GMG newsletter online
...about Vit. D3...
The Vitamin D Cure - Dr. James Dowd
Discovery Health - Dr. Oz
Dr. Oz

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Thanks for listening :)
- Siena and Toast

Just Sent Out First Newsletter :)

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:46:00 GMT

Cumin the cat wrote the lead article.
We answered a listener's question about fitting in.
There's a code to get $5 OFF of your order of healthy stuff.
...and compliments and good words about you listeners.

If you're not on the email list,
â why not? :) sign up box is on the top right of this page.
â you can read the newsletter here

Thanks for being you,
Toast & Siena

#100 - Episode One Hundred

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:37:00 GMT

We recall some of our favorite episodes, and some of the most popular ones, and talk about the one thing the diverse listeners have in common...

Congrats to Diane (Queen of the long comment)
Winner of He Nani by Daniel Ho and Tia Carrere

New Contest
Prize: canvas tote with Center for Inspirational Living
Enter By: joining/being in the GMG community, joining/being on the GMG email list, commenting on this episode, or voting for GMG on Podcast Alley (you'll have to email and let us know you voted, tho. they don't tell us if you vote [mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com])

Featured Song
"Better Together" (Jack Johnson) by us, live

Videos
New Boots for Toast (in 2 parts)
Siena Makes Tempeh Salad (in 7 parts)
Toast's Tomato Plant

Some Favorite Eps
eps from the Olivia Cruise
#11 Fun Ways To De-Stress: The Lemon That Saved The Day
#14 Ten Tips When Visiting Hawaii
#16 Hawaii Laughcast
#18 Hawaii Quietcast
#21 How To Handle Criticism
#23 Homosexuality and the Bible
#50 A Femme & A Dyke Taste Vegemite
#58 TEK 100
#70 Must Do's in Hawaii
#78 Prop 8

Our favorite greeting cards by Robert
Robert's comic strip Little Rainbow Comics

#99 He Nani (Something Beautiful)

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:25:00 GMT

Audio excerpts from our conversation with Daniel Ho and wife Lydia, and selections from He Nani by Daniel and Tia Carrere.

Congrats Cheryna, winner of the Aloha Pumehana CD by Darlene Ahuna!

Contest to win He Nani - enter by:
-joining the GMG community

#98 Exes and Andagi

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Wed, 9 Sep 2009 03:56:00 GMT

So how do you "do" the relationship after the breakup? ...because there's still "a relationship" even tho' it's not that kind of relationship. (...right?)

Featured Song
"Hi'ilawe" by Darlene Ahuna from the album Aloha Pumehana

Contest to win Aloha Pumehana - enter by:
-voting for GMG at Podcast Alley (don't be shy and let us know your voted -mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com-, because Podcast Alley won't notify us)
-join our email list

LINKS
- Okinawan Festival in Hawaii
- Girl Meets Girl community
- E Hula Mau in Long Beach, CA

Hey if you're in the U.S., hope you had a good Labor Day weekend this past week. Thanks for listening and take care :)

#97 Women On A Roll Lu'au in Long Beach

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:28:00 GMT

The premiere women's social club of SoCal celebrated their 14th anniversary with a lu'au on the beach, in Long Beach. We were there so come along with us, from pre-gig to post-gig.

Congrats Beck, winner of the Ho'oli i ka Poli CD by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett.

Featured Song
"Hilo One" by Darlene Ahuna from the album Aloha Pumehan a

Contest to win Aloha Pumehana - enter by:
-voting for GMG at Podcast Alley (don't be shy and let us know your voted -mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com-, because Podcast Alley won't notify us)
-join our email list

LINKS
- about "Hilo One"
- Women On A Roll
- Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
- Soft Paws nail caps for cats
- Girl Meets Girl community
- Da Bird cat toy

Hope you like this ep. Take Care and have a fantastic week.

#96 Cats vs. Dykes, Amy Ray, M.J.

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:54:00 GMT

Hope you're doing great. This is our first episode back after a few months on hiatus.

We hope you find the new website www.girlmeetsgirl.net useful. We want it (and this podcast) to be a source of fun, useful, inspiring, comforting, hopeful, educational, and community-building resources. So on the site, we've got...

1. books we've mentioned and found useful in the past and present (also a few we intend to check out in the future)
2. links to a community-building site for those of you who want to share tips and thoughts on enjoying Hawaii, or food, pets.
3. a sign-up to join the brand new GMG email list
4. links to our Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace (does anyone still do MySpace?)

Featured Song
"Te Tiare No Tahiti" by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
from his new album Ho'oli i ka Poli
(iTunes)

Enter to win the drawing for this CD by leaving a comment for this episode, or by following us on Twitter.

Thanks for listening and take care of yourself. You're the only you we've got.

Update 12 Aug 2009

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:28:00 GMT

Just another quickie :)

Update

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:20:00 GMT

After evaluating our time available vs. our desire to better support listeners and people, we're devoting the upcoming weeks to developing online support pages instead of recording more episodes. We appreciate your understanding. We do plan to resume podcasting, but realized it was impractical to try and do both recording AND sprucing up the site at the same time. Thanks again for your understanding and belief in the podcast.

Links
Greeting cards online by listener Robert "No-Longer-On-The-Thong"
Robert's website

Note!
California Supreme Court ruling on whether couples can marry if they are gay, is scheduled to be announced at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, May 26, 2009.

#95 Veggie Tales - Earth Day Edition

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:29:00 GMT

How cow farts are causing global warming, whales are getting breast cancer, and why we don't need to save the planet.

Congrats to our April winner of the cruelty-free vegan Couch Guitar Strap, courtesy of Humanitaire!

Links
"livestock are reponsible for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions, a bigger share than that of transport" -- Livestock's Long Shadow - Environmental Issues & Options

"Rather than focusing on the producers of good-for-you fruits and vegetables â half [of US food] subsidies go to grain farmers, whose crops feed animals for meat, milk and eggs and become cheap ingredients in processed food." -- Associated Press

"Why Does a Salad Cost More Than a Big Mac?"
-- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Slow Food
Slow Food USA

Pacific Garbage Patch

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#94 Kitchen and Shopping Strategies

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:09:00 GMT

Contest for April
The Prize:
This guitar strap by Couch ($45 retail), courtesy of Humanitaire
Enter by:
1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum
2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry
Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the next show!

Links
ShamballahLA.com

Sites to help you find a farmers market
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Farmers Markets
LocalHarvest.org
Certified Farmers Markets in the UK

The Top Fruits & Veggies to Buy Organic
Nectarines
Celery
Pears
Peaches
Apples
Cherries
Strawberries
Imported Grapes
Spinach
Potatoes

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#93 How Do You Become Vegetarian?

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:16:00 GMT

Contest for April
The Prize:
This guitar strap by Couch ($45 retail), courtesy of Humanitaire
Enter by:
1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum
2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry
Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the last show of the month

Featured Song
"Kamelenahenaheokekai" by Cindy Combs, from the CD Sunny Rain

Links
Kathy's Personal Page for Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Monday Morning News blog on the soap opera as LGBT activist
a few Google results from searching "plant sources of protein"
- Vegan Society
- Vegetarian Resource Group
- Vegetarian Society
GoVeg.org - info on animals, the meat industry, health, and our environment
Chew on This DVD

DayOfDecision.org - Supporters of equal rights for gay couples are preparing to respond to the California Court's decision on Prop 8, which is expected sometime before June 2009.

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#92 Our History As Meat Eaters

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 6 Apr 2009 00:43:00 GMT

the first in a series of episodes this month about becoming vegetarian.

New Contest for April!
The Prize:
This guitar strap by Couch ($45 retail), courtesy of Humanitaire
Enter by:
1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum
2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry
Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the last show of the month

More Links
Our Facebook pages
- personal
- as MAKENA

Stella and Chewy's

Veg Stuff
Small Planet Institute - site of Frances Moore LappÃ and Anna LappÃ
Diet For A Small Planet by Frances Moore LappÃ
GoVeg.org - info on animals, the meat industry, health, and our environment
Chew on This DVD

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#91 The Best Indie Music Scene Ever

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:13:00 GMT

Tales from our weekend of doing three gigs

Congrats to the 3 Winners of our March Contest!
Viv, David, and Holland won autographed copies of the CD 'Ikena by Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho

Featured Song
"Pahala We Go" by Herb Ohta Jr. and Daniel Ho, from the album 2 to 3 Feet - Ukuleles in Paradise 3

Other Links
Hula Halau O Puanani Ha'aheo

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#90 Getting Ready To Gig

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:28:00 GMT

Last Week to Enter the March Contest...
Win an autographed copy of 'Ikena by Tia Carrere & Daniel Ho, or perhaps a glossy photo of Tia, autographed...
Enter by:
1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum
2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry
Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the next episode

Tips for Responsible Hugging
1. If you're hugging someone else's partner, do not rock them.
2. If the person you're hugging is done, be done also.
3. Shield up psychically to protect yourself from over-hugging.
4. For the non-psychic, you can get a Kevlar bulletproof vest here

Tips for Getting Gig-Ready
1. Experiment with different keys to find the one that's most comfortable and appropriate for each song.
2. Plan out your schedule the day of the gig. Allow for unexpected delays. At worst, you'll arrive early. Nothing wrong with that.
3. When you settle on a new arrangement or learn a new song, take the time to document it. It'll save you time in the future.
4. Drink a lot of water the day before and day of, to lube up your vocal chords for elasticity, endurance, and strength.

Furikake
- on Wikipedia
- stock up

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#89 Birthdays, New Beginnings, Equinox

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:14:00 GMT

The March Contest continues...
Win an autographed copy of 'Ikena by Tia Carrere & Daniel Ho, or perhaps a glossy photo of Tia, autographed...
Enter by:
1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum
2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry
Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the last show of the month

Links
Two Ladies Kitchen - strawberry mochi makers in Hilo, Hawaii
California Interfaith Power & Light - a religious response to global warming
Hawaiian Humane Society

MAKENA gigs coming up
Sat. March 21, 2009 - Nisei Week Festival in Los Angeles
Sun. March 22, 2009 -

EQUINOX-March 20
3 days before - Mar 17, 18, 19 - releasing days
3 days after - Mar 21, 22, 23 - creating days

March 17: habits to end
March 18: emotions to cease
March 19: dark shadow/identity to end

March 20: changes in progress

March 21: global dream
March 22: things to create within 3 months
March 23: ongoing intentions

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#88 Holistic Spring Cleaning

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 9 Mar 2009 21:53:00 GMT

The March Contest for...
an autographed copy of 'Ikena by Tia Carrere & Daniel Ho
Enter by:
1. writing us a review at iTunes (for this podcast or for MAKENA's music) or promote Girl Meets Girl on a blog or online forum
2. email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com with a screenshot or link to your entry
Winner(s) will be drawn at random on the last show of the month

Featured Song
"Step It Up" from Step 2: Ukuleles in Paradise 2 by Herb Ohta, Jr. and Daniel Ho
- iTunes
- DHC Designs

Other Links
- 8 of The Top 10 Porn-Consuming States Voted Republican in 2008 Presidential Election
- Herb Ohta, Jr. tour to SoCal
- ukulele packages (sorry only available for orders shipped within the U.S.) at 20% OFF! soprano, concert, or tenor uke, hard case, instruction book, tuner
- Nisei Week Festival in Los Angeles
- Braggs amino acids -- enter code GIR278 to get $5 off your first order
- Creating Sacred Space with Feng Shui by Karen Kingston

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#87 What A Girl Wants

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sun, 1 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

What a girl wants. Four things that speak to the feminine aspect. That show and express value, respect, and love, and speak to the feminine heart.

1. being championed
2. being honored
3. being waited on
4. being paid attention to

Girl's Day - March 3rd

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#86 GRAMMY Aftermath: drama, mama?

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:23:00 GMT

Carrere's win 'not worthy' according to Lee Cataluna in the Honolulu Advertiser, Feb. 12, 2009

The Recording Academy, a.k.a. National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, or NARAS

Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (a.k.a. HARA)

Conscious Life Expo

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#85 Coming Clean - what are the girls confessing?

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:50:00 GMT

Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho win the Best Hawaiian Album GRAMMY for 'ikena
- iTunes
- DHC Designs
- liner notes and lyrics by Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman

"He Aloha Mele" - originally recorded and made popular by The Peter Moon Band on their album Malie

Prayers for Bobby movie starring Sigourney Weaver
- iTunes

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#84 another quickie

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sat, 7 Feb 2009 01:24:00 GMT

We are getting back into the swing of podcasting things! Here's another quickie while we "follow through" on the swing :)

Happy Birthday to all the listeners who've had birthdays in January, and also the February babies, too!

#83 Just A Quick Update

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:48:00 GMT

Hope you had a Merry Christmas (or whatever holiday you might celebrate :) and that you're continuing to enjoy the season. Even if it's cold and/or windy and/or rainy, may there be warmth in your heart and your relations.

Happy New Year * Hau'oli Makahiki Hou

Take Good Care.

Love,
Toast & Siena, too
P.S. This is a pic of our lil' Christmas tree

#81 The Season To Celebrate Warmth

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 2 Dec 2008 01:25:00 GMT

The Season to Celebrate Warmth. You truly appreciate warmth and realize how crucial it really is, when it's COLD. Weather wise, and relationship wise.

Featured Song
"Why Can't I" by Melissa Lewis

Links in this Ep
7 Days of Christmas CD by MAKENA
The 12 Days of Christmas price index
Tofurky!
SnuggleSafe Heatpad for Pets (or cold feet?)

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#80 Listener Questions

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:12:00 GMT

We catch up on listener questions ranging from tofu, to how to string a guitar, adultery, monogamy, and more. (Pictured: Siena with Violet at Animal Acres)

This podcast is brought to you in part by...
â www.theLNmag.com
â listeners like you
Special links just for GMG listeners - read The LN's Nov. '08 issue online
â Flash
â PDF

Congrats to Shannon, winner of the "Mahalo" candle contest!

Links in this Ep
P.M. Yoga For Beginners on VHS
Prop 8 Protest pics group on Flickr
tofu
DayWithoutAGay.org
our personal blog writing about the fight for equal rights
- democratic statutes cont'd
- race/ethnicity
Independent Women's Football League team, The Southern California Breakers
Hawaiiâs quarter went into circulation on Nov. 3
the "Naughty and Nice" list of retailers who use inclusive language, and include non-Christians in their holiday greetings

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#79 Election Decompression

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:32:00 GMT

A lighthearted episode for relief of election headaches. (Yay for US...as in U.S.!)

This podcast is brought to you in part by...
â www.theLNmag.com
â listeners like you
Special links just for GMG listeners - read The LN's Nov. '08 issue online
â Flash
â PDF

New Contest!
The Prize: a "Mahalo" (apple/cinnamon/holiday spice) scented candle handmade by listener Shomo
Enter By: suggesting hostess type gifts to have on-hand during the holidays, for unexpected gift-giving

Links in this Ep
Our personal blog currently featuring ongoing discussion of gay rights
The latest post is titled "Prop 8 discussion of 'Democratic Statutes'"

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#78 Prop 8

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:21:00 GMT

Proposition 8, a big ol' discussion. (Pictured: in the dressing room at The OC Pavilion)

Congrats to Stacey, winner of the IFWAG/LUAG contest :)

Instead of posting the link to the blog of the Bun In The Oven couple, Jenny and Tanya, well, you have to email them to get the link: jenfabulous at gmail dot com.

This podcast is brought to you in part by...
â www.theLNmag.com
â listeners like you
Special links just for GMG listeners - read The LN online
â Flash
â PDF

Links in this Ep
www.CanIVote.org - verify your voter registration
www.ElectionDefenseAlliance.org -- defend democracy in The United States
www.VideoTheVote.org - protect voter rights in the U.S.A.

Read the entire letter from Liv and Raine

Q: How many votes are required to pass Prop 8?
A: A simply majority. From the CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 18 - AMENDING AND REVISING THE CONSTITUTION, SEC. 4: A proposed amendment or revision shall be submitted to the electors and if approved by a majority of votes thereon takes effect the day after the election unless the measure provides otherwise.
CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE - LAWS AND CONSTITUTION webpage

U.S. Department of State explains: "What Is Democracy?"

William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England, online at Yale Law School's Lillian Goldman Law Library site

for more info see: "When a Womanâs Marital Status Determined Her Legal Status: A Research Guide on the Common Law Doctrine of Coverture"

1857 - Dred Scott v. Sandford
declared that descendants of slaves could never be citizens of the U.S.

1872 - Bradwell v. Illinois
Myra Bradwell denied the right to practice law because she was a woman

1883 - Pace v. Alabama
laws criminalizing interracial marriage declared Constitutional

1896 - Plessy v. Ferguson
racial segregation, even in public accommodations, declared Constitutional

1954 - Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
racial segregation declared unConstitutional

1957 - The Little Rock Crisis
Nine African-American students require U.S. Army escort to attend school safely

1958 - Governor, State Legislature and school board work together to cancel the entire 1958-59 school year for Little Rock's three high schools rather than integrate them

1967 - Loving v. Virginia
laws criminalizing interracial marriage declared unConstitutional

Anyone and Everyone - film interviews traditional conservative parents of gay children

add'l relevant links and resources
"marriage" and "domestic partnership" are not the same - 11 specific differences
www.NoOnProp8.com
www.LetCaliforniaRing.org
Equality California
Prop 8 on Wikipedia
www.ProtectMarriage.com
www.WhatIsProp8.com
Facing History and Ourselves

Featured Song
"Hokulani" by Steven Espaniola

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#77 Chemistry and Adultery

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sat, 4 Oct 2008 19:50:00 GMT

Chemistry and Adultery - how one could lead to the other. What's the difference between jeans? Bootcut, straight leg, flare, bell bottoms, skinny leg...Siena unravels the mystery.

This podcast is brought to you in part by...
â www.theLNmag.com
â listeners like you

Contest
The Prize: T-shirt from www.CAHealthyPets.com
Enter By: emailing a pic of your IFWAG or LUAG to girlmeetsgirlpodcast at yahoo dot com

Links in this Ep
MAKENA gigs coming up
* Sat. Oct. 18, 2008 * 8:00 p.m. in Santa Ana, CA
The OC Pavilion - $25/$30/$35

Verify your voter registration at www.CanIVote.org

Special link just for GMG listeners - read The LN online
â Flash
â PDF
a-lo's blog "My Brain Stretches" at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
www.SocialCompassion.org provides free and low cost surgeries. Your contributions can do the following...
$25    Male cat neuter
$35    Female cat spay
$45    Male dog neuter
$55    Female dog spay

Same-Sex Marriage: Pro and Con, a reader by Andrew Sullivan

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#76 How Do You Know If You're Gay?

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:11:00 GMT

How do you know if you're gay? Welcome to the team, Clay and Lindsay! Announcement from Alicia Silverstone. Comparing the Obama and McCain campaigns.

Links in this Ep
MAKENA gigs coming up
* Sat. Oct. 18, 2008 * 8:00 p.m. in Santa Ana, CA
The OC Pavilion - $25/$30/$35
* Sat. Oct. 4, 2008 * 5:00 p.m. in Long Beach, CA
Compassionate Cuisine, a benefit for Animal Acres - $35

Documentaries About Election Fraud
STEALING AMERICA : Vote by Vote
- on YouTube
UNCOUNTED: The New Math of American Elections
- on YouTube

Election Defense Alliance

Verify your voter registration at www.CanIVote.org

John McCain's affair, divorce, and remarriage less one month later

Kimo Watanabe

YesOnProp2 - Californians' effort to stop cruel and inhumane treatment of farm animals.

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update

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:29:00 GMT

Hey everybody,

Sorry no new episode this week. We've got a super one planned for next time, though!

Take care,
Toast and Siena

#75 Single-Tasking

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:22:00 GMT

Single-Tasking, as opposed to multi-tasking. Our revealing experiences with it as of late. Where do you go on vacation when you live in Hawaii? How do you properly peel a mango? What nobody's talking about in the U.S. election coverage.

Links in this Ep

MAKENA gigs coming up
* Sat. Oct. 18, 2008 * 8:00 p.m. in Santa Ana, CA
with MichaelSG and John Henry Copen
The OC Pavilion - $25/$30/$35
* entire MAKENA calendar

Documentaries About Election Fraud - have you seen these?
STEALING AMERICA: Vote by Vote
- on YouTube
UNCOUNTED: The New Math of American Elections
- on YouTube

Election Defense Alliance

Other YouTube Videos
Tree-climbing goats
Matt Damon on Sarah Palin

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Have you seen the films STEALING AMERICA or UNCOUNTED? We're really interested - what are your thoughts on the subject?

#74 Compromise, How Far Is Too Far?

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:49:00 GMT

Compromise, How Far Is Too Far? Not settling for second best, to compromise is to make a wise choice on the side of peace rather than destruction. (Pictured: Siena's eyebrow pencil)

Links in this Ep

MAKENA gig coming up
Sat., Oct. 4, 2008 * 5-9 p.m. in Long Beach, CA
Compassionate Cuisine - $35 includes all food and drinks

Vote No On Prop 8 In California
Donate to either of these organizations by 9/15/08, and your contribution will be doubled
Equality California
No On Prop 8

Instead of posting the link to the blog of the Bun In The Oven couple, Jenny and Tanya, well, you have to email them to get the link: jenfabulous at gmail dot com.

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#73 No On Prop 8 In Cali

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:50:00 GMT

Toast rants in favor of the "No On Prop 8" campaign in California; Siena offers ten ways to say you're gay without saying the words "I'm gay."

Congratulations to Nobby007 and Mary K. for winning The Recording Academy publication's Summer issue 2008!

Links in this Ep
Instead of posting the link to the blog of the Bun In The Oven couple, Jenny and Tanya, well, you have to email them to get the link: jenfabulous at gmail dot com.

MAKENA gig coming up
Sat., Sep. 6, 2008 * 1:00 p.m. in Ojai, CA
-- more info at www.puanani.org

Worthy Endeavors by Listeners
a-lo: improving lives of those living with spinal cord injuries, through the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Her personal blog for Team Reeve Columbus.

Susan and Jen: supporting Christians dealing with homosexuality as a difficult issue in their lives, at http://gaybiblechristians.org

etolix: improving lives of those living with blood cancer, through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Jennifer and Jeanne: supporting equal rights for gay and lesbian couples who wish to marry, through Let California Ring

Regarding "No On Prop 8" campaign
Equality California
No On Prop 8
Let California Ring
The Field Poll
"Eleven Arguments Against Same Sex Marriage" by Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family

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#72 Wedding Overload

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:51:00 GMT

Five things weddings teach us about life, letter from a listener in U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School. (Pictured: some jewelry Siena made for Kate of "Jon and Kate Plus 8")

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: Grammy publication Summer Travel Issue
Enter By: Sharing a fun summertime drink in the comments, or email us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com

Links in this Ep
Jon and Kate Plus 8
Broom and Gride
SpayThem.org
L.A. Spay/Neuter Ordinance

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#71 Earthquakes in Cali and Hawaii

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Wed, 6 Aug 2008 05:12:00 GMT

Earthquakes in California and in Hawaii, Listener Questions like "What's a soundcheck?" "Who made the first move?" and How to pay $12 for a $69 lei

New Contest
The Prize: Grammy publication Summer Travel Issue
Enter By: Sharing a fun summertime drink in the comments, or email us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com

Links in this Ep
Jon and Kate Plus 8
MAKENA's gig calendar

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#70 Must Do's in Hawaii

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:42:00 GMT

Some of the things you must do when visiting Hawaii, the islands' presence in tech culture.

Congratulations to "Devin" who won the 'ukulele license plate frame, courtesy of DHC Designs!

Featured Song
"Simple Life" by Melissa Lewis

Links in this Ep
Instead of posting the link to the blog of the Bun In The Oven couple, Jenny and Tanya, well, you have to email them to get the link: jenfabulous at gmail dot com.

Must Do's in Hawaii
Puka Dog - Hawaiian hot dogs (Kauai, Oahu)
Kanemitsu Bakery & Restaurant (Molokai)
"Ono's" on Kapahulu (Oahu)
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Oahu)
The Lodge at Ko'ele (Lanai)
Manele Bay (Lanai)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Big Island)
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National History Park (Big Island)
May Day news coverage in Hawaii
New Year midnight fireworks in Hawaii

Island Presence in Tech Culture
Bento - personal database software
Wiki / Wikipedia - an online user-powered database

Other
Holisticat.com, holistic treatments for cats
Melissa Lewis
DHC Designs

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#69 The Lying Down Episode

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:59:00 GMT

Siena lies down thru this entire episode. Haupia recipe in pidgin, about huli huli chicken, lomi lomi salmon, Big Island Candies, beaches, volcanoes, and canned air.

New Contest
The Prize: 'ukulele license plate frame from DHC Designs
Enter By: sharing your "must do" for when you visit Hawaii

Featured Song
"Good Enough" by MAKENA

Links in this Ep
DHC Designs
Big Island Candies
Volcanoes National Park, The Big Island, Hawaii

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#68 Hawaiian Food 101

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:35:00 GMT

Hawaiian Food 101, Hawaiian falsetto singing, how to say "I love you" in Hawaiian.

New Contest
The Prize: 'ukulele license plate frame from DHC Designs
Enter By: sharing your "must do" for when you visit Hawaii

Featured Song
"I Kona" by Steven Espaniola

Links in this Ep
DHC Designs
Steven Espaniola
Bach Flower
Hyland's homeopathics

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#67 Talking Story (or, Plaid Shorts)

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sun, 6 Jul 2008 04:07:00 GMT

Plaid shorts (a.k.a. lesbian fashion), Siena's singing debut from 2001, and the unconventional way Toast enjoys a concert.

Congratulations to "etolix," who won the handmade scented soy candles, courtesy of fellow listener "Shomo" in New York!

Links in this Ep
Instead of posting the link to Jenny and Tanya's blog here, well, you have to email us to get the link. mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com

PerfectEndings cupcakes and cakes
Holisticat.com, holistic treatments for cats
join MAKENA's email list
30 Days TV show
Lomilomi massage on Kauai
interview with Indigo Girls on video, by Andrea Meyerson

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#66 a-lo's Visit!

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:30:00 GMT

a-lo visits and we have fun being tourists together: sampling gourmet cupcakes, a cereal bar, and West Hollywood hangouts.

Congratulations to Mary K., who won the bottle of MonaVie!

New Contest
The Prize: handmade soy candles from a listener in NYC
Enter By: telling us your strategies for controlling stress levels

Links in this Ep
a-lo's blog Monday Morning News - humor and insight on life and living with a spinal cord injury
a-lo's current adventure, Team Reeve All Stars - for The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundationâs spinal cord injury research and Quality of Life programs
listener etolix's current adventure - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training
tirui's blog
lis and tirui's store
MAKENA on Facebook
the raw footage of our visit to JuJu Cereal Bar

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#65 Staying Together

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:58:00 GMT

Staying Together: our thoughts on how to do it.

Listener of a month-like-period-of-time (since we don't do this exactly every month;): a-lo! Check out her blog, Monday Morning News: humor and insight on life and living with a spinal cord injury.

New Contest
The Prize: bottle of MonaVie
Enter By: telling us who your favorite character is in Sex and the City

Featured Song
"Paint Me A Picture" by Kimo Watanabe

Links in this Ep
condo with room for rent in Long Beach - email here to inquire
cupcake smackdown: Sprinkles vs. Babycakes
ThumpingClaw - original one-acts by Asian-American playwrights

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#64 Blank

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sat, 7 Jun 2008 01:29:00 GMT

Toast is called "a dick," Toast's birthday, our reactions to Sex and the City the movie, gay marriage continues to be an issue in California.

Congratulations to "Nobby," who won the Grammy Nominees 2008 CD and the 50th Grammy Awards Celebration issue of The Recording Academy's publication!

New Contest
The Prize: bottle of MonaVie
Enter By: telling us who your favorite character is in Sex and the City

Links in this Ep
Sex and the City
Equality California - working towards justice for LGBT individuals in California
ProtectMarriage.com - working towards excluding LGBT individuals from being able to marry in California
- and a bonus, in the interest of education:
American Psychological Association's page of "Answers to your questions about sexual orientation and homosexuality"
MonaVie

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#63 The Ways You Listeners Are Cool

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sat, 24 May 2008 03:13:00 GMT

The ways you listeners are cool, calm, and collected. You have cute cats (Pictured: Rhiley, whose guardian is listener Holland)

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: Grammy Awards Celebration issue magazine + 2008 Grammy Nominees CD
Enter By: posting what you could do to help out with our wedding, what are your talents?

Links in this Ep
Pics of Jenny and Tanya's DIY wedding
we found a picture of a holoku

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And no be sked fo put yo comment uhn-da-neet, ovah dea.

#62 Wedding Plans

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:34:00 GMT

Wedding plans, and news from Hawaii in the Democratic Primaries.

Congratulations to mel, winner of the May issue of the LN!

Links in this Ep
Faith Rivera
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

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#61 Siena's Birthday Party

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Fri, 9 May 2008 22:59:00 GMT

A very casual, loose, impromptu-feeling episode today.

Here's a link to Siena's birthday party program.

Thanks for listening!

#60 San Diego Wild Animal Park

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 5 May 2008 02:56:00 GMT

We visit San Diego Wild Animal Park, do more Hawaiian Pidgin English talking, and answer a question about our experience in the lesbian community regarding transgender issues. (Pictured: Siena with a lion cub)

Contest
The Prize: a copy of LN's May 2008 issue, featuring MAKENA on the cover.
Enter By: writing or speaking a comment in pidgin (at least one sentence).

Links in this Ep
San Diego Wild Animal Park
Jennifer Leitham

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#59 GMG Community and TEK Controversy

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:27:00 GMT

The GMG Community is a beautiful, hilarious, heartwarming thing. Turn 'Em Kine Controversy, and Monkey Butt.

Congratulations to Sue Jordan, winner of the keychain made by Siena!

Links in this Ep
VPI Pet Insurance
Anti-Monkey Butt Powder

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#58 TEK 100

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:05:00 GMT

Turn 'Em Kine 100, Homopaths vs. Fag Hags, and a casting call. (Pictured: It's a girl! Catching up with The Lemonbeaks)

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: your choice of a keychain made by Siena, or a cat charm.
Enter By: proposing a place for a GMG meet-up.

Featured Song
"Rize Up" by Cat Bell

Respond to the casting call in this ep by emailing
rosenfelda@yahoo.com

Links in this Ep
Cumin opens her present on YouTube

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#57 MAKENA Does Dinah

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 7 Apr 2008 04:53:00 GMT

Dinah Shore weekend, an 'ukulele instrumental, homosexuality and mental health, the pregnant man, and Asians in Star Wars. Welcome to episode #57 of GMG. (L-R: Siena, Aloha JOE, Toast)

Contest
The Prize: your choice of a keychain made by Siena, or a cat charm.
Enter By: proposing a place for a GMG meet-up.

Featured Song
"Fast Forward" by Canoe Club from Legends of the Ukulele 2

Links in this Ep
Aloha JOE radio
American Psychological Association's page of "Answers to your questions about sexual orientation and homosexuality."

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#56 Onolicious

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:33:00 GMT

Onolicious and Homolicious stories, sightings, and encounters. Banana bread, yum!

Congrats to Camme, winner of a cat charm keychain made by Siena!

Congrats to Listener of the Month (of March), Dale!

Featured Song
"Sandman" by Reina Boone

Links in this Ep
Humane Society's baby seal protection campaign

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#55 Nuclear Papaya

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:50:00 GMT

Theme
Names and nicknames. (Pictured: Siena and the nuclear papaya)

Congratulations to Amanda, winner of The LN magazine!

New "Contest" - we want your thoughts
How do you feel about a possible Girl Meets Girl daily edition? Would you listen? What's the ideal show length for you? Any topics, features, or benefits you're interested in, etc.? Comment below this episode's show notes or email us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com. Thanks!

Links in this Ep
* Hui Pono Holoholona on the East side of The Big Island of Hawaii is looking for a 50-100 sq. ft. lot to (even temporarily) relocate approximately 60 stray and feral cats, who will otherwise be euthanized...maybe within days. If you can help, please email owlit [at] netzero [dot] net. It might not be too late! Thank you!

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#54 The Barely Planned Podcast

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:57:00 GMT

We barely planned this one! Veeeery casual, lots of laughing, and some moments of barely planned silence.

Here are the links to the videos of etolix doing tricks with diabolos!
part one
part two

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Happy Spring/Fall Equinox!
Happy Easter!

Take care everybody,
Toast & Siena
MAKENA
www.MAKENAmusic.com

#53 Celebrations and Birthdays

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:04:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Celebrations and birthdays. MAKENA turns 6, Cumin the cat turns 11, most memorable birthdays and the subject we can't get away from...more questions about "gayness." (Pictured: Cumin and her birthday cake =)

Congratulations to Bonnie, winner of The Blade magazine!

New Contest
The Prize: the first show we end up doing on the radio, on CD
Enter By: suggesting a name for the radio show in the comments below

Links in this Ep
* a reporter is calling for school staff persons to interview regarding harassment of GLBT students in Long Beach, CA and surrounding cities. If you would agree to be interviewed, please call (562) 499-1258 or email phillip.zonkel@presstelegram.com
Two World Collision
Catalyst Long Beach
Lucy and Gail
All Jacked Up the movie
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
check out Episodes #23 and #25 for detailed discussion about homosexuality and the Bible and Christianity, and Ep #36 for our personal stories about dealing with the coming out process

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#52 Femme Month Finish-Up

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 3 Mar 2008 05:36:00 GMT

Featured Topic
We finish Femme Month up late. Also: a great worst date story, the seasonal vegan, two documentaries we haven't seen (yet) but still recommend.

Ongoing New Contest
The Prize: March '08 issue of The Blade magazine
Enter By: tell us about your worst date in the comments below

Congrats to Listener of the Month (of February), Diane a.k.a. Queen!

Links in this Ep
Uncounted the movie
The Blade magazine
Humanitaire
For The Bible Tells Me So movie
screening presented by Refiner's Fire Fellowship
Sat., March 8, 2008
10:00 a.m. + discussion until 2:00 p.m.
507 Pacific Ave. (between 5th and 6th)
Long Beach, CA 90802
$10 per person
register at 562-429-5111 or refinersfire@earthlink.net

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#51 Catching Up

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:39:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Catching Up after being away from podcasting for a few weeks. Femme oriented questions, answers, and thoughts. (Pictured: Oliver, a listener in Tokyo, Japan)

Congratulations to Jason, winner of DVD of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort's Grand Opening, and gold-sequined Minnie Mouse ears :)

New Contest
The Prize: we don't know yet
Enter By: tell us about your worst date in the comments below

Oop! Forgot to announce a Listener of the Month for February! ...still getting back on the podcasting wagon. Just like Femme "Month," we'll do it in March...

Links in this Ep
Humanitaire
The Camp in Costa Mesa
Aloha Joe
Hawaii Music Awards
Treasures of Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar

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#50 A Femme & A Dyke Taste Vegemite

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 4 Feb 2008 05:29:00 GMT

Featured Topic
A femme and a dyke taste vegemite (Pictured: a tube of Vegemite...of course)

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: DVD of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Grand Opening
Enter By: telling us your first job in the comments below

Featured Song
"Kamelenahenaheokekai" by Cindy Combs, fellow Hawaii Music Award nominee

Links in this Ep
Hawaii Music Awards (voting is open to the public until Feb. 14, 2008) MAKENA's up for "Folk Album of the Year" and "New Artist of the Year" (you can vote everyday)
Cindy Combs is up for "Slack Key Album of the Year" for her album Sunny Rain Guitar Solos
Monterey Park Chinese New Year Festival
Vegemite
Petromalt
Urban Dictionary lists "panting kine"

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#49 The Soccer Episode

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:16:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Soccer references galore. Also: GMO taro, iTunes in Japan and environmentalism in Hawaii (Pictured: Brandi Chastain!)

Congratulations to etolix, winner of a Traditional Medicinals sampler box of "Cold Season" Teas
New Contest
The Prize: DVD of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Grand Opening
Enter By: telling us your first job in the comments below

Thanks to JB, for being our Listener Of The Month for January!

Links in this Ep
Aloha Joe
Hawaii Music Awards (voting is open to the public until Feb. 14, 2008) MAKENA's up for "Folk Album of the Year" and "New Artist of the Year" (and you can vote everyday!)
It's Not About The Bra: Play Hard, Play Fair, and Put the Fun Back Into Competitive Sports by Brandi Chastain
WUSA - Women's United Soccer Association
MLS - Major League Soccer
Los Angeles Galaxy
Bend It Like Beckham
LOST
Kahea - the Hawaiian-Environmental Alliance
petition against GMO (genetically modified organism) taro/kalo

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Comments on first jobs and other peanut gallery topics, enthusiastically welcomed below!

#48 LMU + MLK Jr.

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:16:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Prayers are answered at LMU as the new semester kicks off. Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes. Plus a cartoon TV series starring a boy with "two moms" and the unexpected joys of the Fisher Space Pen. (Pictured: MAKENA performing, and with some of the outstanding students of LMU afterwards)

New Contest
The Prize: Traditional Medicinals sampler of "Cold Season" Tea
Enter By: Correctly answering the question, "In the dyke world, what did WUSA stand for?" in the comments, or send it in an email to mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com. Winner will be picked at random.

Links in this Ep
Hawaii Music Awards (voting is open to the public until Feb. 14, 2008) where MAKENA's up for "Folk Album of the Year" and "New Artist of the Year" (and you can vote everyday!)
Traditional Medicinals Tea
Sprinkles+Four Olives video on YouTube
Cat Feeder
Buddy G
Fisher Space Pen

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#47 The Listeners Love The Gaydar Subject!

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:57:00 GMT

Featured Topic
What listeners have to say about gaydar. Also: ways to stop your cat from scratching up your furniture. (a hint, pictured here is Song, one of the cats rescued thru Concerts4Cats, sleeping comfortably with his blue nail caps on)

New Contest
The Prize: Traditional Medicinals sampler of "Cold Season" Tea
Enter By: Correctly answering the question, "In the dyke world, what did WUSA stand for?" in the comments, or send it in an email to mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com. Winner will be picked at random.

MAKENA is up for two Hawaii Music Awards. Winners are determined by worldwide internet voting, and you can vote everyday. (?!) :) To vote for MAKENA for "Folk Album of the Year," go here. To vote for MAKENA for "New Artist of the Year," go here. Mahalo and thank you!

Featured Song
Heck, we don't even know the name of this song...it hasn't been released yet, but it's a really cool 'ukulele duet instrumental by our producer Daniel Ho and Herb Ohta, Jr.

Links in this Ep
Hawaii Music Awards (voting is open to the public until Feb. 14, 2008) where MAKENA's up for "Folk Album of the Year" and "New Artist of the Year" (and you can vote everyday!)
Traditional Medicinals Tea
Soft Paws nail caps for cats
Feliway feline spray
MAKENA's gig calendar is on this page
Beach Walks with Rox video podcast

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#46 Start of Year Mish Mash

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 7 Jan 2008 02:40:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Start of Year Mish Mash. We just shoot the breeze. Answer a listener question about "gaydar." Also, what we got each other for Christmas, homeopathic treatment for cats, Hawaiian style foods, and more. (Pictured: an iPod touch someone received for Christmas)

Congratulations to Fishergirl and a-lo, winners of the "You might be a dyke if..." contest :)

Links in this Ep
Mt. Seleya
Holistic Animal Medicines
The Intention Experiment by Lynn McTaggart
Getting Things Done by David Allen
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

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#45 End of Year Mish Mash

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:02:00 GMT

Featured Topic
End of Year Mish Mash. Why this ep is so late :( Also: the condition known as Dyke Tone-itis, and the Winter Solstice Season. Best Wishes To All For All of 2008! (Pictured: Siena's hand showing everyone our lil' xmas tree)

Congratulations to Myra and JB, winners of our favorite (or their favorite, if they have one) incense!
New Contest
The Prize: nothing! well, we might come with something...?
Enter By: complete the sentence "You might be a dyke if..." and post in the comments below :)

Links in this Ep
* Ringtone Links and Info *
$1.99 Girl Meets Girl ringtone -or- text "MAKENA 2" to 69937
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#44 You Might Be A Dyke If...

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:55:00 GMT

Featured Topic
You Might Be A Dyke If... Plus the truth about tofurky, and a somen salad recipe right here on the site's show notes!

Congratulations to David of the People's Republic of Northern California, winner of Mitty's Haiku Corner chapbook by Mitten S. Kittens, the world's only haiku-writing cat, at Monday Morning News!
New Contest
The Prize: our favorite incense
Enter By: sharing in the comments about what makes you feel "all panting kine" (you really need to listen to this ep to know what that means)

Featured Song
"White Christmas" by MAKENA from the CD 7 Days of Christmas

Somen Salad Recipe

cooked somen noodles, chilled
top salad with kamaboko, green onions, scrambled/fried eggs, lettuce (all toppings sliced up)
just before serving, pour dressing over top and toss

dressing:
3/4 c or 10 Tbsp sugar (can reduce amt if too sweet, adjust to taste)
1/2 c or 5 Tbsp cooking oil
2/3 c or 8 Tbsp japanese vinegar (su)
3/4 c or 10 Tbsp shoyu (soy sauce)
1/2 tsp salt
few drops sesame oil (to taste)

Links in this Ep
Mitty's Haiku Corner chapbook by Mitten S. Kittens
marzipan
more about St. Nicholas
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Tofurky

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#43 The Myth of Dykey-ness

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:11:00 GMT

Featured Topic
The Myth of Dykey-ness, plus a new vegan twist on a traditional Hawaiian dish, and we try to talk about sports even though we don't know what we're talking about. (Pictured: Sheryl Swoopes on the court and with Siena and Toast, Rosie Jones on the golf course and with Toast and Siena.)

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: Mitty's Haiku Corner chapbook by Mitten S. Kittens, the world's only haiku-writing cat! (a great stocking stuffer for cat lovers :)
Enter By: writing a haiku and posting it in the comments below

Featured Song
"I'll Be Home for Christmas" (the "daytime remix!" by Amanda/A-Lo) by MAKENA

Links in this Ep
Mitty's Haiku Corner chapbook by Mitten S. Kittens at Monday Morning News
Haiku written by Mitty The Kitty at Monday Morning News blog
Specialized
Elixer Strings
Island Pride Dancers
Cat Mate 50
Poi and Taro Poke picture
MAKENA's 7 Days of Christmas CD
University of Hawaii Football
Sheryl Swoopes, WNBA MVP and fellow Olivia cruise artist
Rosie Jones, LPGA champ and fellow Olivia cruise artist

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#42 How To Stay Healthy Through The Holidays

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:47:00 GMT

Featured Topic
How To Stay Healthy Through The Holidays (Pictured: Mitty's Haiku Corner chapbook, illustration by Carolynn of Bad Cat Media)

Congratulations to Eva (of Body and Soul podcast), winner of 3 sticks of our new favorite lip balm: 50% oragnic, spf 15, spearmint scented!
New Contest
The Prize: Mitty's Haiku Corner chapbook by Mitten S. Kittens, the world's only haiku-writing cat!
Enter By: writing a haiku and posting it in the comments below. hints from Mitty: any approximation of the 5-7-5 syllable structure will do; this is for F-U-N, no stressing over spelling, grammar, etc., suggested topics??? nature, the holidays, Siena's pjs... :)

Featured Song
"Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" by MAKENA from the CD 7 Days of Christmas

Listener of the Month - KENTARA, a.k.a. Ken and KTSP (Ken The Sprinkles Provider), who has been a consummate gentleman and invaluable supporter of MAKENA, GMG, and its listeners.

Links in this Ep
"Ka Manu," the only song we've ever recorded using slack-key tuning, recorded under the name Skyler Blue in 2003. on iTunes
Haiku written by Mitty The Kitty at Monday Morning News blog
more about haiku
University of Hawaii Rainbow Warrior Football
Airborne
Emergen-C
more about the lymph system and deep breathing

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#41 Everyday Gay

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:17:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Everyday Gay: we're outed at Subway and they got us feeling emotion at gay bowling. MAKENA's new Christmas album is out! So to speak. It's called 7 Days of Christmas.

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: 3 sticks of our new favorite lip balm -- 50% oragnic, spf 15, spearmint, and appropriate for dykes, femmes, and guys, too :)
Enter By: telling us the first tape, CD or record you wore out listening to...comment below!

Featured Song(s)
Demo of MAKENA's new Christmas album 7 Days of Christmas, available through www.MAKENAmusic.com

Links in this Ep
get MAKENA's 7 Days of Christmas CD
Prowl cat food by The Honest Kitchen

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#40 Recording At home

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:29:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Recording At Home. The follies, foibles, and fun. (Pictured: Siena and Toast with listener Mishi, in 2006)

Congratulations to Bonnie, winner of the Hawaiian-style comfort food spice and dish mixes!
New Contest
The Prize: 3 sticks of our new favorite lip balm, 50% oragnic, spf 15, spearmint, and appropriate for dykes, femmes, and guys, too :)
Enter By: telling us the first tape, CD or record you wore out listening to...comment below!

Featured Song
"Trepak-Russian Dance" by Daniel Ho (out of print)

MAKENA's next gig: Wed., Nov. 21 from 7 - 10 p.m.
at Four Olives Cafe in Long Beach, CA
We're giving away free MAKENA Christmas CD samplers at this gig :)

Links in this Ep
The Nisei Commemorative Stamp
Shout out to New York listeners -->
Listener Eva's podcast Body and Soul
Listener Lisa's website
A Closet Collection - Asian kimonos, outfits, and tops

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#39 Disneyland Virgins

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:38:00 GMT

Featured Topic
We visit Disneyland for a gig for the first time. There's no picture-taking allowed backstage at Disneyland, so we don't have pictures of it, but we talk about it in this ep. We did take a few pictures of us trying on hats...

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: make-your-own Hawaii-style comfort food packets
Enter By: sharing what your favorite comfort food is in the comments below. Yum!

Featured Song
"Chase" by Kiyoshi Graves

Links in this Ep
Women On A Roll
Womynz Brunch Bunch
"It's a MAKENA World" photo group on Flickr
Desiree Lim, producer of lesbian-asian film "Floored By Love"
Kiyoshi Graves
Kiyoshi's Chase album on iTunes
and the "Chase" video on YouTube
The Nisei Commemorative Stamp
Tiger Balm
Disneyland
Puahi's Polynesian Dancers

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#38 Pt. 2 More Ghost Stories From Hawaii

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:19:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Ghost stories - real and heard - growing up in Hawaii. Pele, menehune, night marchers, obake, and more. We recorded this late at night; a neighbor's cat was clawing at the screen door and scared us to death when it jumped up onto our windowsill.

* To contribute financial support to help those affected by the recent SoCal fires, make checks payable to "American Red Cross" with the memo field as "SoCal Wild Fires" and send to: ABC 7 Firestorm, P.O. Box 5967, Glendale, CA 91221

Featured Song
"Good Enough" by MAKENA * video on YouTube * song on iTunes

UPDATE -- message from Chad in Iraq: makena,
i got your package the other day but this is the first time ive been able to write. my unit had jus come off a long patrol then my friend grabbed me and said that i had a package from you guys! at the time i had completely forgotten and wasnt expecting anything. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH! the lihing and mango was awesome. the lihing powder goes great on popcorn that the chaplain makes every sunday for service. ill sent a couple of the stickers to my brother back home. hes also a big fan of you. i told him that when i come back home well go see you guys play.
mahalo once again!
-chad.
ps one more thing! i didnt know that you posted something on podcast. all those messages were a welcome sight and a HUGE morale booster. makes me even more willing to do what needs to be done to keep all you back home safe and free. :)

Listener of the Month - Cheryl of Long Beach, who co-founded and co-operates 2nd City Council Art Gallery & Performance Space!

Congratulations to David from SF, winner of the vegan cookies
New Contest
The Prize: make-your-own Hawaii-style comfort food packets
Enter By: sharing what your favorite comfort food is in the comments

Links in this Ep
Cat Tricks
"Icons of Pop Music" - Three Decades of Photography by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Coming Out series on Siena and Toast's personal blog

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#38 Ghost Stories From Hawaii

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:08:00 GMT

#37 MAKENA On Preliminary Grammy Ballot

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 02:10:00 GMT

Featured Topic
MAKENA is on the preliminary ballot for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Contemporary Folk/Americana (category 69)! MAKENA is selection #114.

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: a bag of vegan cookies for Halloween (yum! :)
Enter By: telling us A: what is scary to you and/or B: your favorite scary movie. ...comment below!

Links in this Ep
Join MAKENA's email list
read more about MAKENA being on the preliminary Grammy ballot
âGood Enough" (featured track on MAKENA) video on YouTube
MAKENA on iTunes
MP3 demo from MAKENA
MAKENA track listing & liner notes
One of the reviews of MAKENA (one of the last on this linked page)
Other various press & reviews on MAKENA
HumaneCA.org
The Ride, celebrating Duke Kahanamoku and "the soul of surfing"
Flickr Group "It's A MAKENA World"

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Get ready for scary stuff from Hawaii next episode. What's scary to you? Do you have a favorite scary movie? Comment below (Boo! :)

#36 Gargantuan Coming Out Episode

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:31:00 GMT

Featured Topic
The Gargantuan Coming Out Episode. We share our stories. And are still planning to share listener stories and comments, so if you don't mind sharing yours to help those who are going thru the coming out process, please email them to us at mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com.

Congratulations to Karen (Bonnie's partner :), winner of the Girl Meets Girl Podcast T-shirt!
New Contest
The Prize: a bag of vegan cookies for Halloween (yum! :)
Enter By: telling us A) what is scary to you (eg: Toast would say "clowns," Siena would say "flying cockroaches") and/or B: your favorite scary movie. ...comment below!

Featured Song
"My Little Japanese Boy" by Linda Green & The Tempos

Links in this Ep
Pegasez' Sqaure Pegz blog about coming out
October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Animal Month
Honey is a healthy, spayed, polydactyl, indoor lap cat who needs a home -- if you're in the L.A. area and are interested, please email us: mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com. Thanks!
Animal Acres' Compassionate Thanksgiving Celebration Day
The Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty ballot initiative in California
API-PFLAG
Anyone and Everyone, the film
For The Bible Tells Me So, the film

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What's scary to you? Do you have a favorite scary movie? Get ready for scary stuff from Hawaii later this month. Comment below!

#35 Podcast Expo, Asian-Americans, Animal Lovers

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 9 Oct 2007 03:51:00 GMT

Featured Topic
We've got audio of Elizabeth Kucinich, wife of Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich (D) speaking to the crowd at Compassionate Cuisine. Also, we attend the Podcast Expo and an Asian-American Awards Banquet. (Pictured: Sam Spam)

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: a Girl Meets Girl shirt, or tank, or sweatshirt!
Enter By: telling us the most romantic thing you've ever done for someone, or the most romantic thing someone's ever done for you. Comment below or email us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com.

Featured Song
"Love Comes First" by Techno Squirrels

Links in this Ep
Dennis Kucinich, U.S. Presidential candidate
Podcast and New Media Expo
OCA
Animals Acres, farmed animal sanctuary
Imagine Peace campaign in memory of John Lennon
Green Festivals
Spider Lilies, a lesbian film from Asian

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#34 Parenting (Yourself) Pt. 2

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 1 Oct 2007 06:06:00 GMT

Featured Topic
..what about being a good parent to your own self?

Congratulations to Alex, winner of the Girl Meets Girl Podcast sticker!
New Contest
The Prize: a Girl Meets Girl T-shirt (white) (the shirt, not the girl)
Enter By: telling us the most romantic thing you've ever done for someone, or the most romantic thing someone's ever done for you. Comment below so everyone can read and enjoy, or email us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com.

Featured "song"
clips of us trying -- unsuccessfully -- to get our audio interface unit to work again

Links in this Ep
Mitten S. Kittens on Monday Morning News Blog
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Sat. Oct. 6 is the Compassionate Cuisine event in Long Beach, CA to benefit Animals Acres, a farmed animal sanctuary north of LAX

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#33 Moon & Mid-Autumn Festival

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:44:00 GMT

In a break from the usual format, we feature excerpts from conversations with podcast listeners Lilian & Theresa (who visited Los Angeles all the way from Singapore!), Ken, and Lauren. Thanks so much all of you! You can also view a short (1:31) video taken by Siena, of when we were recording this Ep, here. And another video (2:04) that didn't get into the Ep, here. (Pictured: a mooncake with the character for "money" or "gold" on it.)

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: a Girl Meets Girl Podcast sticker
Enter By: telling us where you'll stick it. Post your answers in the comments or email us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com

Featured Song
"I Won't Shed A Tear" by MAKENA

Links in this Ep
more about The Mid-Autumn Festival a.k.a. Moon Festival
Lei's Hawaiian BBQ
Sprinkles cupcakes
more info on Singapore
Tiger Balm
808Talk podcast
MAKENA on AfterEllen.com
MAKENA on GoldSea.com
The Lost Podcast with Jay and Jack
the massive bruise on Lauren's thigh

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#32 Parenting Pt. 1

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:31:00 GMT

Featured Topic
We have questions for those of you who are in the know. Mostly about the aftermath of childbirth.... Parenting Pt. 1.

Congratulations to Carolynn, winner of the latest issue of Yogi Times
New Contest
The Prize: a Girl Meets Girl Podcast sticker
Enter By: telling us where you'll stick it. Post your answers in the comments or email us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com

Featured Song
"Wiggle Bee '66" by The Telstars , featuring Siena's dad on lead guitar!

Links in this Ep
September is National Courtesy Month in the USA
And it's also National Rice Month
Sprinkles cupcakes

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#31 Seasons & Divine Timing

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:15:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Seasons & Divine Timing. When it seems like your life is at a standstill, and things didn't turn out as you had hoped or envisioned (yet), remember the seasons of nature, and the difference and the balance between divine timing and our human plans. (Pictured: Siena getting ready to feed a llama at the county fair petting zoo)

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: the latest issue of Yogi Times, a great magazine here in CA (L.A. and San Fran) we think you'll enjoy, even if you don't do yoga at all!
Enter By: simply emailing us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com. We'll do a random drawing.

Links in this Ep
Siena's other bruise
L.A. County Fair
Enzymes & Probiotics by NaturVet
Whole Foods

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#30 See Yourself As Fortunate

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 3 Sep 2007 19:46:00 GMT

Featured Topic
If your cat gets sick, you get blasted with 97+ degree heat, and then your shin gets bruised up and bleeding (it looked better after being iced) of course you still have a lot to be grateful for, right?
(Pictured: MAKENA on the August 2007 cover of Australian magazine LOTL)
More links to pictures:
Thank you to Lilian and Theresa who made and sent 2 types of keychains, see them here and here

Who Did You Think Was Hot? The Listeners Said...
Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Portman, Halle Berry, Katharine Hepburn, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Beals, Laura Harring, Angeline Jolie, Salma Hayek, Eva Longoria, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Zhang ZiYi, Kate Hudson, Naomi Watts, Padma Lakshmi, Honolua Surf Co. Girl, David's Wife, Salma Hayek, Kate Moennig, Piper Perabo, Mila Jovovich, Michelle Pfieffer, Miss Kitty, Hilary Swank, Sarah Jane Potts, Spashley, Clea Duvall, Jill Hennesy, Keira Knightley, China Chow, Stacy Kamano, Greer Garson, Diane, Kathy's Wife, Gina Gershon, Jodie Foster, Jane Seymour, Lynn Chen, Leisha Hailey, Emily Deschanel, Isabella Leong, Bonnie's Wife Karen, Demi Moore, Kate Beckinsale, Jennifer Connelly, Geraldine Chaplain, Julie Christie, Jennifer Garner, Gong Li, Karin Anna Cheung, Grace Park, Rachel Ward, Kristen Davis, The Curl Girls, Michelle Yeoh, Dana Delaney, Alyssa Milano, Carmen Electra, Vanessa Marcil, Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria = and = Cary Grant, Jess in Gilmore Girls, Dean in Gilmore Girls, Goran Visnjic, Hugh Jackman, Richard Chamberlain, Frank the Chiropractor, Danny Bonnie's Brother, Gale Harold, Chow Yun Fat, George Clooney, T.R. Knight, David Boreanaz, Apollo Anton Ono, Lance Bass, Shia LeBeouf, Brad Pitt, Johnny Damon, Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, Antonio Banderas, Hugh Grant, Josh Hartnett, Johnny Depp, Andrew McCarthy, Rick Springfield, Milo, Benjamin Bratt

Congratulations to David, the winner of "The Hot Contest!"
New Contest
The Prize: the latest issue of Yogi Times, a great magazine here in CA (L.A. and San Fran) we think you'll enjoy, even if you don't do yoga at all!
Enter By: simply emailing us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com. We'll do a random drawing.

Links in this Ep
LOTL magazine with MAKENA on the cover
Steven Espaniola
Steven on MySpace
TreePeople
E Hula Mau
LGBTQ Fashion Show presented by Womynz Brunch Bunch
Island Pride
L.A. County Fair
Lei's Hawaiian BBQ
Merrie Monarch Festival
Siena's shin looked much better after being iced
keychain photo one and two
Join MAKENA's email list here

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why you may not see a new episode here yet

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 3 Sep 2007 16:24:00 GMT

FYI -- we do have a new episode #30 See Yourself As Fortunate (along with the winner for the "hot contest" ;) all ready to go and have tried to publish it, but libsyn is acting weird and we're not seeing it update this page :( We immediately sent an email describing and requesting support regarding this issue and of course hope to have it resolved ASAP. We hope this text-only post will publish, at least, and apologize for this delay. Let's hang in there, gang! As always, thanks for checking in, for your support, and to all the Americans: have a wonderful Labor Day holiday.
~ T&S

#29 Ingredients for Hotness

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:25:00 GMT

Featured Topic
was inspired by overwhelming response to the contest question we posed last week, "Who do you think is hot?" So this ep, we had fun talking about the "Ingredients of Hotness." (Pictured L-R: Siena with Ellie Mae, the Animal Acres Gala grounds before soundcheck, Toast with Taco and Peabody)

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: our newest headshot for MAKENA, signed + all the musical CDs MAKENA has recorded so far
Enter by: telling us who you think is hot, in the comments below, or by emailing us at (mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com)

Links in this Ep
Lei's Hawaiian BBQ
Two World Collision blog by Eric
"It's a MAKENA World" photo group on Flickr
Steven Espaniola
Animal Acres
Monday Morning News blog by Amanda

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#28 Favorite Things - Why We're Happy We're Not Ghosts

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:27:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Favorite Things - Why We're Happy We're Not Ghosts! Pictured: favorite cupcakes before and after the late night, post-gig tasting. slurpt it up!

Congratulations to Sue, and to Maricar
They each won copies of the book Living Green!

New Contest
The Prize: our newest headshot for MAKENA, signed + all the musical CDs MAKENA has recorded so far
Enter by: telling us who you think is hot, in the comments below, or by emailing us at (mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com)

Featured Song
"Koke'e" by MAKENA, as heard on By Request

Links in this Ep
"It's a MAKENA World" photo group on Flickr
Monday Morning News blog by Amanda
Living Green: a practical guide to simple sustainability by Greg Horn
Lemon Beaks
Cat Mate 50 at PetGuys.com
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Four Olives Cafe

MAKENA will perform at...
Sat. Aug. 25 - Animal Acres Annual Gala
Tue. Aug. 28 - TreePeople's Full Moon Hike event
Sat. Sep. 1 - E Hula Mau Hula & Chant competition + cultural festival
Mon. Sep. 3 - LGBTQ Fashion Show produced by Womynz Brunch Bunch

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Who do you think is hot? :) Have fun in the comments :)

#27 Everyday Miracles

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:32:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Everyday Miracles - we share some of ours. (Pictured: "Blue," a rubber-ball squeaky thing created by listeners in Windsor, Ontario, Canada :)

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: a copy of Living Green: a practical guide to simple sustainability, by Greg Horn. The most affordable and practical ways to live more lightly on the planet.
Enter by: sharing a healthy habit that works for you in the comments below on by emailing us at (mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com)

Links in this Ep
"It's a MAKENA World" photo group on Flickr
Lei's Hawaiian BBQ
MAKENA will perform at...
Sat. Aug. 25 - Animal Acres Annual Gala
Tue. Aug. 28 - TreePeople's Full Moon Hike event
Mon. Sep. 3 - LGBTQ Fashion Show produced by Womynz Brunch Bunch
Living Green by Greg Horn

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The comment section below exists to hold spirited discussion by the best podcast listeners in the world - another example of everyday miracles...THANKS FOR LISTENING!

#26 Rats! Your Embarrassing Moments

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:46:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Some embarrassing moments shared by listeners, and other moments shared by us. Listen if you want a good natured laugh. Pictured: Sexy Breakfast :)

Congratulations to Jonnie!
He won the first ever MAKENA stickers courtesy of Bad Cat Media!

New Contest
The Prize: Living Green: a practical guide to simple sustainability, by Greg Horn. The most affordable and practical ways to live more lightly on the planet.
Enter by: share a healthy habit that works for you in the comments below on by emailing us at (mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com)

Featured Song
"Maunaloa" performed live by MAKENA on 8/6/04

Links in this Ep
Lei's Hawaiian BBQ
Animal Acres
Living Green by Greg Horn

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#25 We Affect Each Other, or, Thank You For Being My Teacher

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:51:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Discussion about homophobia and the question, "How do you react to people just being mean?" Pictured: MAKENA (L-R: Siena, Toast)

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: MAKENA stickers courtesy of Bad Cat Media
Enter by: sending your most embarrassing moment to mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com

Links In This Ep
Nat'l Assoc. of LGBT Community Centers
Gay-Straight Alliance Network
PFLAG: Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
MCC: Metropolitan Community Churches
Unity Churches
LOGO TV
The Advocate Magazine
Curve Magazine
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Animal Acres
Lei's Hawaiian BBQ

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#24 Most Embarrassing Moments

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:37:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Some of our embarrassing moments. This crazy picture was taken in the aftermath of the 2007 Southern California Ukulele Showcase with game-for-anything good sports L-R: Herb Ohta, Jr., Siena, Daniel Ho, and Toast

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: MAKENA stickers courtesy of Bad Cat Media
Enter by: sending your most embarrassing moment to mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com

Featured Song
"Pineapple Mango" ukulele instrumental, by Daniel Ho
The track in this ep is a version that's the title track of a solo CD from 2002

Links in this Ep
Diane's tortoise Sushi in The Republican newspaper
Haiku by Mitty, Amanda's cat, in her blog Monday Morning News
Lei's Hawaiian BBQ
Animal Acres

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#23 Homosexuality and the Bible

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:20:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Homosexuality & The Bible. There is so much fascinating info on this subject, we were only able to barely skim the surface of it in this episode. It's also a very personal and sacred topic to many; so please, if it's meaningful to you, respect it and yourself by taking the time to learn more. Links to help you get started are below.

Congratulations to Diane's pets!
They won a bag of Stella & Chewy's freeze-dried pet food

New Contest
The Prize: MAKENA stickers courtesy of Bad Cat Media
Enter by: sending your most embarrassing moment to mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com

About the Picture for this Episode
L-R, top: Herb Ohta, Jr., Steven Espaniola, Mitch Chang, Malia of Island Pride
L-R, bottom: Daniel Ho, Siena and Toast with our "Phoenix" Luna Guitar

Links To Help You Research Homosexuality and The Bible
What The Bible Really Says About Homosexuality by Daniel A. Helminiak
Gay Christian Network
Eric's blog Two World Collision
Would Jesus Discriminate? - a great site
Jesus heals the Roman centurion's servant
Ruth & Naomi
David & Jonathan

Related History
History of women's suffrage in the United States
Laws against inter-racial marriage
Slavery in the United States
Galileo vs. Catholic Church's interpretation of the Bible during his time

Other Links in this Ep
Steven Espaniola
Island Pride
Bad Cat Media

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#22 Media Happenings

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:17:00 GMT

Featured Topic
Audio of MAKENA interview that aired on Hawaii Public Radio on June 24, 2007, plus a few other media happenings in MAKENA-land

Congratulations lizspirit!
winner of the www.MtSeleya.org "Mount Seleya Music Festival" T-shirt designed by and courtesy of listener Christopher. You can see the design here.

New Contest
The prize: Stella and Chewy's freeze-dried pet food
Enter by: sending a picture of the pet - dogs and/or cats - who want to enter to mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] com

Featured Songs
as performed live by MAKENA for Hawaii Public Radio
"Ulupalakua," "Wahine Ilikea," "Good Enough," "House At Pooh Corner"

Links In This Ep
www.hawaiipublicradio.org
www.podcastusermagazine.com
Review of Girl Meets Girl at www.podcastfanatic.com
www.lotl.com
www.badcatmedia.net
www.mtseleya.org
www.stellaandchewys.com
Japanese American National Museum - www.janm.org
http://mondaymorningnews.blogspot.com

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#21 How To Handle Criticism

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Wed, 4 Jul 2007 04:36:00 GMT

Featured Topic
How to Handle Criticism. When you put yourself or your work out there in front of people (this is MAKENA on stage at the Ford Amphitheatre in the Hollywood Hills, circa 2006) it's good to know how to deal with it in a healthy way.

Congratulations Amanda!
She's the winner of a box of Big Island Candies Mint Chocolate Covered Brownies!

New Contest
The Prize: T-shirt designed by and courtesy of listener Christopher of www.MtSeleya.org The shirt is pretty darn cool looking. You can see the design here. ("Mount Seleya Music Festival" - Two Worlds, One Song. Shi'Khar, Topash, Vulcan + Nenana, Alaska, Earth) and lists MAKENA as one of the bands playing in the festival, along with Shi'Khar Symphony Orchestra, The Sword of Rothgar, and several others. Sounds like fun, don't it?
Enter By: voting for the Girl Meets Girl podcast (please?) and then emailing us - mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com - to let us know you did.

Featured Song
"Ka Manu" by MAKENA, from a homemade recording done in 2002

Links In This Ep
Amanda's blog: http://mondaymorningnews.blogspot.com
www.MtSeleya.org
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

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#20 Vegetarianism

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:03:00 GMT

Featured Topic(s)
* Vegetarianism - how we became vegetarians, suggestions and a recipe
* Pirates of the Caribbean movie
* Homosexuality and "what the Bible says"

Ongoing Contest
The Prize: a box of Big Island Candies Mint Chocolate Covered Brownies
Enter By: emailing us - mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com - A sentence or two about why you like this podcast.

Featured Song
"Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua" by MAKENA, from a homemade recording done in 2005

Links In This Ep
The knitting wizard: our Aunty in Hawaii (mcoopermartinez at yahoo dot com)
MAKENA's MySpace page
MAKENAmusic.com
MAKENA fan group at MySpace
MAKENA's calendar
Penta Water
Island Pride
GoVeg.com for a free vegetarian kit
Eric's blog: Two World Collision - about being Gay & Christian
Eric's Non-Profit Organization: Catalyst

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#19 Animals!

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:52:00 GMT

Featured Theme
Horses, cats, cockroaches, wild boars, coqui frogs, and more (that's a Hawaiian hawk on the right). Lots of animals show up in this ep!

New Contest
The Prize: a box of Big Island Candies Mint Chocolate Covered Brownies
Enter By: emailing us - mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com - A sentence or two about why you like this podcast. Come on! You can come up with something.

Featured "Song"
The Tail, from The Living Room Sessions by Skyler Blue (now known as MAKENA :)

Links In This Ep
Big Island Candies
Bach Flower
WildHorseRescue.org
Hilo's Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo
HawaiianCoqui.org

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#18 Hawaii Quietcast

mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:53:00 GMT

Just a short and quiet update from the lobby of the Volcano Naniloa Resort Hotel in Hilo, Hawaii.