Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/making-waves-f93e6515-2a71-4d5a-afaa-81d1d7b9cc91 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. Copyright 2024 Orange Media Network 1d068d19-e841-5f09-87a8-41f25656d601 no en Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:34:35 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:24:09 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/P56_m8I4azMQybe6WxNwmE0eGZQLow325yUlyWw4jiU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4ODAyLzE3MDU1/Mjg4MDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic KBVR-FM 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. Welcome to Season 5 of the Making Waves Podcast. Orange Media Network No No 5 5 9 9 APCC x SOL: The Intersection Between Being a QTBIPOC Student (w/ Leah Wright and Maddie Wusstig) full f35fcf9f-a21a-41b8-960b-2178fb13bbed https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f09f9bf For our final episode of Making Waves for the season, we've brought on SOL representatives Leah Wright and Maddie Wusstig to showcase what exactly the SOL organization is and how it helps bridge the intersection between being LGBTQ+ and a person of color within the cultural centers at OSU.

]]> For our final episode of Making Waves for the season, we've brought on SOL representatives Leah Wright and Maddie Wusstig to showcase what exactly the SOL organization is and how it helps bridge the intersection between being LGBTQ+ and a person of color within the cultural centers at OSU.

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:34:30 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 3487 For our final episode of Making Waves for the season, we've brought on SOL representatives Leah Wright and Maddie Wusstig to showcase what exactly the SOL organization is and how it helps bridge the intersection between being LGBTQ+ and a person of color within the cultural centers at OSU.

]]> No 5 5 8 8 Meet the Center Director: Phillip "Lipo" Sinapati! full efa28780-d529-48fa-9be6-a1f94f0c61a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/650d9351 In this week's very special episode, we’re joined by Lipo Sinapati, director of the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center! Tune in to hear his journey to becoming the center director, and the importance of creating a strong cultural community.

]]> In this week's very special episode, we’re joined by Lipo Sinapati, director of the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center! Tune in to hear his journey to becoming the center director, and the importance of creating a strong cultural community.

]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 00:07:25 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 3772 In this week's very special episode, we’re joined by Lipo Sinapati, director of the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center! Tune in to hear his journey to becoming the center director, and the importance of creating a strong cultural community.

]]> No 5 5 7 7 PIA x IBP: IBPIA Takeover!!! full a22423f1-3771-4070-8da1-b92b2d89b0bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/3adeefbb 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 15:27:29 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 2816 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.

]]> No 5 5 6 6 Mysterious Cases of Oregon (w/ Tihani Mitchell and Jayden Castaneda) full ccf6b96c-a4b0-4173-8f7a-916ce91ba187 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb50137b 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Sat, 10 May 2025 16:18:06 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 4238 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.

]]> No 5 5 5 5 Dealing with being Homesick (w/ Ashley Tran) full cdb35734-2ca4-42a3-9d60-2958d50c6104 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c801fc8 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Sat, 03 May 2025 16:54:44 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 2098 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!

]]> No 5 5 4 4  Stories of Immigration and Adapting to America (w/ Ashley Tran) full 7f0e9d8a-e9e9-416b-9a6c-e40b6147a071 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39039b34 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:48:22 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 4314 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.

]]> No 5 5 3 3 Fun Miscellaneous Topics (w/ Moani Tiare Atay) full bbd72f6a-4795-440a-9ca2-9ea08039c745 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93cec4b8 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:25:20 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 2323 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!

]]> No 5 5 2 2 Names, Parents, and Childhood Homes full 91f1b397-ee67-414c-94bb-863a0a4ed464 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9235307 Welcome back to Making Waves! Come and join us this week as we explore the meaning of our names, our experiences in growing up with APIDA parents, siblings, and childhood homes, as well as a segment on each of our favorite boba spots!

]]> Welcome back to Making Waves! Come and join us this week as we explore the meaning of our names, our experiences in growing up with APIDA parents, siblings, and childhood homes, as well as a segment on each of our favorite boba spots!

]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:46:49 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 2888 Welcome back to Making Waves! Come and join us this week as we explore the meaning of our names, our experiences in growing up with APIDA parents, siblings, and childhood homes, as well as a segment on each of our favorite boba spots!

]]> No 5 5 1 1 High School Life and the Transition to College full 4447db07-4742-4f32-a2d9-f9e8d2b33a3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/52f8368a 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:25:42 -0800 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 2562 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. 

]]> No 4 4 10 10 APIDA History at OSU (w/ Janet Nishihara) full d37292f8-00c9-4424-a943-e03bcdb41c1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/883ea200 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:20:22 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 2939 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!

]]> No 4 4 9 9 Pacific Islander Experience at OSU Part 2 (w/ Ka 'Ikena Hawai'i and Pacific Islander Association) full 854ff7cc-f7f4-4d7f-a8bd-1bc550bf59b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbc635c5 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 2712 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!

]]> Yes 4 4 8 8 Timian Takeover full 3980f9d3-5f84-46ae-9b03-79a29a91ddd5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ead9844 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 2848 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.

]]> Yes 4 4 7 7 Role Models & Representation full 6e30efa5-cf65-42f0-8ef5-0769c417ecfc https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a43e077 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 3622 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.

]]> Yes 4 4 6 6 Pacific Islander Experience at OSU (w/ Pacific Islander Association) full 2aae94d8-5500-426a-9ef1-476709a0bd96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b374ad85 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 3934 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.

]]> Yes 4 4 5 5 Unpopular Opinions full 4a89a941-46e6-4104-b3d4-829d090e2fc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fa9adb1 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:45:56 -0700 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 1998 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.

]]> Yes 4 4 4 4 Why It’s Hard to Say I Love You (w/ Stanley Luu) full a804c77f-9592-4a83-a6b9-4dc0fc37a913 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43a065ac 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:15:11 -0800 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 2581 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.

]]> Yes 4 4 3 3 Lunar New Year (w/ Reagan Le) full 15729baf-d35f-47b4-93ba-f0300dccb555 https://share.transistor.fm/s/304535a2 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:44:14 -0800 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 2713 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!

]]> Yes 4 4 2 2 College vs. Home Life full 18150b45-638d-4a51-8022-06be660d03b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/488dc646 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:38:38 -0800 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 2201 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.

]]> Yes 4 4 1 1 Navigating College as an APIDA Student full 3273e4aa-68d0-45d5-a874-a8811d5d1aa5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25bd2b96 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:54:36 -0800 KBVR-FM KBVR-FM 1436 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.

]]> Yes