Siena And Toast

Featured TopicSoccer 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" TeasNew ContestThe Prize: DVD of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Grand OpeningEnter By: telling us your first job in the comments belowThanks to JB, for being our Listener Of The Month for January!Links in this EpAloha JoeHawaii 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 ChastainWUSA - Women's United Soccer AssociationMLS - Major League SoccerLos Angeles GalaxyBend It Like BeckhamLOSTKahea - the Hawaiian-Environmental Alliancepetition against GMO (genetically modified organism) taro/kaloVoting for GMG at PodcastAlley happens here.  Mahalo * Salamat * Arigato * Thank you!Commen

Featured TopicPrayers 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 ContestThe Prize: Traditional Medicinals sampler of "Cold Season" TeaEnter 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 EpHawaii 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 TeaSprinkles+Four Olives video on YouTubeCat FeederBuddy GFisher Space PenThanks for your vote for GMG at PodcastAlley!We love you because you "comment below."  ...and because you're you :)

Featured TopicWhat 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 ContestThe Prize: Traditional Medicinals sampler of "Cold Season" TeaEnter 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 SongHeck, 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 EpHawaii Music Awards (voti

Featured TopicStart 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 EpMt. Seleya Holistic Animal MedicinesThe Intention Experiment by Lynn McTaggartGetting Things Done by David AllenEat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth GilbertHey, it's a new month!  You can vote for GMG at PodcastAlley once a month, per email address.  Thank you for your vote!Comments are out of control below.

Featured TopicEnd 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 ContestThe 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$1.99 Girl Meets Girl wallpaper -or- text "MAKENA 4" to 69937$1.99 "Good Enough" ringtone -or- text "MAKENA 1" to 69937$1.99 MAKENA headshot wallpaper -or- text "MAKENA 3" to 69937FREE "Dona Nobis Pacem" ringtone -or- text "MAKENA 5" to 69937Haigh's Chocolates in South AustraliaVoting for GMG at PodcastAlley happens here.  Mahalo * Salamat * Arigato * Thank you!"You might be a dyke if..."  :)  Comment below

Featured TopicYou 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 ContestThe Prize: our favorite incenseEnter 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 ChristmasSomen Salad Recipe cooked somen noodles, chilledtop 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 oil2/3 c or 8 Tbsp japanese vinegar (su)3/4 c or 10 Tbsp shoyu (soy sauce)1/2 tsp saltfew drops sesame oil (to taste)Links in this EpMitty's Hai

Featured TopicThe 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 ContestThe 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 belowFeatured 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 NewsHaiku written by Mitty The Kitty at Monday Morning News blogSpecializedElixer StringsIsland Pride DancersCat Mate 50Poi and Taro Poke pictureMAKENA's 7 Days of Christmas CDUniversity of Hawaii FootballSheryl Swoopes, WNBA MVP and fellow Olivia cruise artistRosie Jones, LPGA champ and fellow Olivia cruise artistThank you so

Featured TopicHow 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 ContestThe 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 ChristmasListener 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

Featured TopicEveryday 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 ContestThe 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.comLinks in this Epget MAKENA's 7 Days of Christmas CDProwl cat food by The Honest KitchenIf you enjoy the show, we'd really really appreciate your vote for GMG at PodcastAlley! Thanks!What's the first CD, tape, or record that you wore out?  100+ comments below! 

Featured TopicRecording 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 ContestThe 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, CAWe're giving away free MAKENA Christmas CD samplers at this gig :)Links in this EpThe Nisei Commemorative StampShout out to New York listeners -->Listener Eva's podcast Body and SoulListener Lisa's websiteA Closet Collection - Asian kimonos, outfits, and topsShare the love - please vote for GMG at PodcastAlley!  Thank you.What's the first CD, tape, or record that you wore out?  Have fun in the comments!

Featured TopicWe 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 ContestThe Prize: make-your-own Hawaii-style comfort food packetsEnter By: sharing what your favorite comfort food is in the comments below.  Yum!Featured Song"Chase" by Kiyoshi GravesLinks in this EpWomen On A RollWomynz Brunch Bunch"It's a MAKENA World" photo group on FlickrDesiree Lim, producer of lesbian-asian film "Floored By Love"Kiyoshi GravesKiyoshi's Chase album on iTunesand the "Chase" video on YouTubeThe Nisei Commemorative StampTiger BalmDisneylandPuahi's Polynesian Dancers You can vote for GMG at PodcastAlley once per email address per month.  This helps raise the visibility of the show, which helps more people discover it, which helps spread tha love around the world!  Spread tha love!!!And thank you in advance for your aloha-spirited comments below :

Featured TopicGhost 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  91221Featured Song"Good Enough" by MAKENA * video on YouTube * song on iTunesUPDATE -- 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

Featured TopicMAKENA is on the preliminary ballot for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Contemporary Folk/Americana (category 69)!  MAKENA is selection #114.Ongoing ContestThe 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 EpJoin MAKENA's email listread more about MAKENA being on the preliminary Grammy ballot“Good Enough" (featured track on MAKENA) video on YouTubeMAKENA on iTunesMP3 demo from MAKENAMAKENA track listing & liner notesOne of the reviews of MAKENA (one of the last on this linked page)Other various press & reviews on MAKENAHumaneCA.orgThe Ride, celebrating Duke Kahanamoku and "the soul of surfing"Flickr Group "It's A MAKENA World"Share the GMG love - vote at PodcastAlley - one vote per computer per month.  Thank you!Get ready for scary stuff from Hawaii next episode.  What's scary to you?  Do you have a favorite scary movie?  Comment below (Boo! :)

Featured TopicThe 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 ContestThe 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 TemposLinks in this EpPegasez' Sqaure Pegz blog about coming outOctober 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 Celebr

Featured TopicWe'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 ContestThe 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 SquirrelsLinks in this EpDennis Kucinich, U.S. Presidential candidatePodcast and New Media ExpoOCAAnimals Acres, farmed animal sanctuaryImagine Peace campaign in memory of John LennonGreen FestivalsSpider Lilies, a lesbian film from AsianYour vote for Girl Meets Girl at PodcastAlley helps us to keep the show going.  Thank you!Click the "Comments" link below to post yours on this page.

Featured Topic..what about being a good parent to your own self?Congratulations to Alex, winner of the Girl Meets Girl Podcast sticker!New ContestThe 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 againLinks in this EpMitten S. Kittens on Monday Morning News BlogThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronSat. Oct. 6 is the Compassionate Cuisine event in Long Beach, CA to benefit Animals Acres, a farmed animal sanctuary north of LAXIt's a new month!  If you like GMG, please vote for it at PodcastAlley.  Thank you!The "Comments" link below is for you to post yours on this page.  Thanks for participating =D  We love that!

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 ContestThe Prize: a Girl Meets Girl Podcast stickerEnter By: telling us where you'll stick it.  Post your answers in the comments or email us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot comFeatured Song"I Won't Shed A Tear" by MAKENALinks in this Epmore about The Mid-Autumn Festival a.k.a. Moon FestivalLei's Hawaiian BBQSprinkles cupcakesmore info on SingaporeTiger Balm808Talk podcastMAKENA on AfterEllen.comMAKENA on GoldSea.comThe Lost Podcast with Jay and Jackthe massive bruise on Lauren's thighIf you like the show, please vote for it at PodcastAlley; thanks!Where would

Featured TopicWe 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 TimesNew ContestThe Prize: a Girl Meets Girl Podcast stickerEnter By: telling us where you'll stick it.  Post your answers in the comments or email us at mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot comFeatured Song"Wiggle Bee '66" by The Telstars , featuring Siena's dad on lead guitar!Links in this EpSeptember is National Courtesy Month in the USAAnd it's also National Rice MonthSprinkles cupcakesYou can vote once per month for GMG at PodcastAlley.  If they tell you you can't vote because you already voted this month, and you didn't, could you please let us know?  ...it's been an issue, we're conducting a study....  Thanks!Where would you stick a girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com sticker?  Can you answer any of the mysterious (to us, anyway) questions we had about the onslaught of parenting?  Comment below -- and thanks in advance for

Featured TopicSeasons & 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 ContestThe 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 EpSiena's other bruiseL.A. County FairEnzymes & Probiotics by NaturVetWhole FoodsVote for GMG at PodcastAlleyYes it's true, you may need to enter the "code" twice for your comment to be shown below.  A strange quirk in this strange little podcast site...