Siena And Toast

Featured TopicIf 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 hereWho 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, Emi

Featured Topicwas 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 ContestThe Prize: our newest headshot for MAKENA, signed + all the musical CDs MAKENA has recorded so farEnter 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 EpLei's Hawaiian BBQTwo World Collision blog by Eric"It's a MAKENA World" photo group on FlickrSteven EspaniolaAnimal AcresMonday Morning News blog by AmandaThank you for voting for GMG at PodcastAlleyOne more week for this contest.  Who do you think is hot?  (Don't worry, nobody will think you're shallow ;)  Comment below if you dare.  You may need to enter the "code" twice for your comment to be shown.

Featured TopicFavorite 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 MaricarThey each won copies of the book Living Green!New ContestThe Prize: our newest headshot for MAKENA, signed + all the musical CDs MAKENA has recorded so farEnter 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 RequestLinks in this Ep"It's a MAKENA World" photo group on FlickrMonday Morning News blog by AmandaLiving Green: a practical guide to simple sustainability by Greg HornLemon BeaksCat Mate 50 at PetGuys.comSprinkles CupcakesFour Olives CafeMAKENA will perform at...Sat. Aug. 25 - Animal Acres Annual GalaTue. Aug. 28 - TreePeople's Full Moon Hike eventSat. Sep. 1 - E Hula Mau Hula & Chant competition + cultural festivalMon. Sep. 3 -  LGBTQ Fashion Show produced by Womynz Brunch BunchVote f

Featured TopicEveryday Miracles - we share some of ours.  (Pictured: "Blue," a rubber-ball squeaky thing created by listeners in Windsor, Ontario, Canada :)Ongoing ContestThe 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 FlickrLei's Hawaiian BBQMAKENA will perform at...Sat. Aug. 25 - Animal Acres Annual GalaTue. Aug. 28 - TreePeople's Full Moon Hike eventMon. Sep. 3 -  LGBTQ Fashion Show produced by Womynz Brunch BunchLiving Green by Greg HornVote for GMG at PodcastAlleyThe comment section below exists to hold spirited discussion by the best podcast listeners in the world - another example of everyday miracles...THANKS FOR LISTENING!

Featured TopicSome 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 ContestThe 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 8/6/04Links in this EpLei's Hawaiian BBQAnimal AcresLiving Green by Greg HornVote (it's a new month - Happy August! - so you can cast your vote for GMG again) at PodcastAlleyDon't forget that we're also welcoming your healthy habits in the comments 

Featured TopicDiscussion about homophobia and the question, "How do you react to people just being mean?"  Pictured: MAKENA (L-R: Siena, Toast) Ongoing ContestThe Prize: MAKENA stickers courtesy of Bad Cat MediaEnter by: sending your most embarrassing moment to mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] comLinks In This EpNat'l Assoc. of LGBT Community CentersGay-Straight Alliance NetworkPFLAG: Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and GaysMCC: Metropolitan Community ChurchesUnity ChurchesLOGO TVThe Advocate MagazineCurve MagazineThe Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle  Animal AcresLei's Hawaiian BBQVote for the show (you can vote once a month per email address) at PodcastAlleyYour $.02 welcome below...you may have to enter the "code" twice, but your comment will show up once.

Featured TopicSome 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 ToastOngoing ContestThe Prize: MAKENA stickers courtesy of Bad Cat MediaEnter by: sending your most embarrassing moment to mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] comFeatured Song"Pineapple Mango" ukulele instrumental, by Daniel HoThe track in this ep is a version that's the title track of a solo CD from 2002Links in this EpDiane's tortoise Sushi in The Republican newspaperHaiku by Mitty, Amanda's cat, in her blog Monday Morning NewsLei's Hawaiian BBQAnimal AcresVote for the show (helps us look popular ;) at PodcastAlleyTo comment below, you may have to enter the "code" twice, but your comment will just show up once. 

Featured TopicHomosexuality & 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 foodNew ContestThe Prize: MAKENA stickers courtesy of Bad Cat MediaEnter by: sending your most embarrassing moment to mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] comAbout the Picture for this EpisodeL-R, top: Herb Ohta, Jr., Steven Espaniola, Mitch Chang, Malia of Island PrideL-R, bottom: Daniel Ho, Siena and Toast with our "Phoenix" Luna GuitarLinks To Help You Research Homosexuality and The BibleWhat The Bible Really Says About Homosexuality by Daniel A. HelminiakGay Christian NetworkEric's blog Two World Collision Would Jesus Discriminate? - a great siteJesus heals the Roman cen

Featured TopicAudio of MAKENA interview that aired on Hawaii Public Radio on June 24, 2007, plus a few other media happenings in MAKENA-landCongratulations 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 ContestThe prize: Stella and Chewy's freeze-dried pet foodEnter by: sending a picture of the pet - dogs and/or cats - who want to enter to mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] comFeatured Songsas performed live by MAKENA for Hawaii Public Radio"Ulupalakua," "Wahine Ilikea," "Good Enough," "House At Pooh Corner"Links In This Epwww.hawaiipublicradio.org www.podcastusermagazine.comReview of Girl Meets Girl at www.podcastfanatic.com  www.lotl.comwww.badcatmedia.netwww.mtseleya.orgwww.stellaandchewys.comJapanese American National Museum - www.janm.orghttp://mondaymorningnews.blogspot.comVote at PodcastAlleyThanks for listening!

Featured TopicHow 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 ContestThe 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 2002Links In This

Featured Topic(s)* Vegetarianism - how we became vegetarians, suggestions and a recipe* Pirates of the Caribbean movie* Homosexuality and "what the Bible says"Ongoing ContestThe Prize: a box of Big Island Candies Mint Chocolate Covered BrowniesEnter 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 2005Links In This EpThe knitting wizard: our Aunty in Hawaii (mcoopermartinez at yahoo dot com)MAKENA's MySpace pageMAKENAmusic.comMAKENA fan group at MySpaceMAKENA's calendarPenta WaterIsland PrideGoVeg.com for a free vegetarian kitEric's blog: Two World Collision - about being Gay & ChristianEric's Non-Profit Organization: CatalystVote at PodcastAlleyThanks for listening.  Comment away!  Look out below!

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 Vote at PodcastAlley

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

Mahalo to Carolynn for sharing the picture posted here on the podcast website, taken on June 3, 2007, at Ward Warehouse in Honolulu...the 6th gig we did in our first three days here.Here's the link to the limousine video * on our blog* on YouTubeThanks for listening and thanks for your vote at Podcast Alley.  You can vote only once every calendar month.

Links in this episode:808Talk.com video clips from MAKENA performance on June 2, 2007, at Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach WalkOur pictures of the view from our hotel room on the 19th floor, the bird on our balcony, Hawaii Public Radio, Radio Tiny, and in a limo.Thanks for listening and if you like the show, please vote for us at Podcast Alley.  thanks!!!

We just managed to record and publish a before-bedtime conversation covering an overview of the first three days in Hawaii.  More to come in following episodes, when we get a day off.Thanks for listening!

We're leaving on a jet plane early tomorrow morning.  See you in the islands!FYI: our Personal Blog, where we'll also be posting throughout the trip, is here.

This image is the work of and courtesy of listener Christopher Fowler.  Thanks Christopher!CongratulationsTo Daryl in Tallahassee, Florida on winning the contest for the Humanitaire shirtFeatured Song "Maunaloa" by MAKENA, from the By Request CDMAKENA live in Waikiki!Sat., June 2, 2007 * 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Embassy Suites - Waikiki Beach WalkFREE ADMISSIONparking is validated up to 3 hours for $5, clothes and shoes will be required dress (no swimsuits)Hawaiian Radio Stations for Island Style MusicOahu: KCCN 100.3 FMMaui: KPOA 93.5 FMBig Island: KAPA 99.1 FM in Kona & 100.3 in HiloKauai:  If you know the best radio station for island music on Kauai, please leave it in the comments.  Mahalo.Eateries for Hawaiian Island Style FoodOno Hawaiian FoodZippy'sRainbow Drive-In: 3308 Kanaina Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, (808) 737-0177Leonard's BakeryWaiola Shave Ice: 2135 Waiola St., Honolulu, HI 96826, (808) 949-2269Healthy Organic Stores on OahuDown To EarthKokua MarketHuckleberry Farms: 1613 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 9

Featured TopicDynamics in lesbian relationships...well, ours, at least.Ongoing ContestThe Prize: a Humanitaire T-shirt (women's size M, cap sleeve style)Enter By: emailing us - mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com - your favorite dessert and why.  We'll pick our favorite email as the winner.MAKENA live in Waikiki!Sat., June 2, 2007 * 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Embassy Suites - Waikiki Beach WalkFREE ADMISSIONparking is validated up to 3 hours for $5, clothes and shoes will be required dress (no swimsuits)Featured Song"Wholly Enchanted" by Skyler Blue (now known as MAKENA) on iTunesLinks In This EpConcerts4Cats.com - email pics of your cats to friends@concerts4cats.comJohn Gray's Men are from Mars, Women are from VenusStella and Chewy's808TalkHumanitaire at the CAMPStir clothingWhite Ceremonial SageVote at PodcastAlleyWe love comments!  To be shown on the site, comments must first be approved, and we don't approve ones for viagra.  (Lesbian aren't usually interested in that anyway.) 

Although we usually publish our episodes as MP3s, in order to stay within our account's monthly storage limit AND get an episode out this week, we're publishing Ep #12 as an AAC (a.k.a MP4) because it compresses to a smaller size.  You might also notice this Ep isn't in stereo like we usually have it.  Another effort to get the file size down.  Featured Topics IncludeDessert.  Everyday Life in Hawaii.  Gaydar Gotchas.  CongratulationsTo listener Lilian in Singapore!  She won the Olivia necklace!New ContestThe Prize: a Humanitaire T-shirt (women's size M, cap sleeve style)Enter By: emailing us - mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com - your favorite dessert and why.  We'll pick our favorite email as the winner.Featured Song"House At Pooh Corner" (with a Hawaiian language bridge) by MAKENALinks In This EpHumanitaireCat Sitter VideoBig Island CandiesLei's Hawaiian BBQVote at PodcastAlleyComments will appear on the site after they're approved.  But we don't approve elicit types (this is a gay show, not a sex show!)