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The Tāme Iti Story

November 12, 202501:06
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This is what the future look like.
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You're looking at it. Here we are 30, 40
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years later. Bus loads of guys. You got
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doctors with a mo. You got politician
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with a moi
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was one of those. And she was one of the
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first um [music] recognized person in
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mainstream media. He was uh reading the
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news with the Mokawway. So the mo like
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the language in bringing the language
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onto the platform. It's no longer tucked
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down in the corner. What sort of
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reaction did you get from people? Was
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[music] it um admiration or
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>> most of admiration? Yeah. They they
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thought that it suited me at that time
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and they thought anybody where the m is
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you. The only negative thing was they
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going to bars around the country where
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they have notice on their board saying
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those with facial markings [music] not
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allowed to be in this place.
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>> Really?
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>> Oh yeah. Yeah.
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>> You you could you think that
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distinguished the difference between the
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debate [music] about it? I don't refuse
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to go until you remove that uh negative
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uh tone [music] about the uh the mole.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives into the evolution of cultural identity and representation over the past few decades. With a mix of humor and seriousness, the guests reflect on their experiences navigating societal perceptions, particularly focusing on the significance of facial markings like the mo. They share personal anecdotes about the admiration they received, juxtaposed with the discrimination faced in certain spaces. The dialogue is a blend of nostalgia and hope, showcasing how far we've come while acknowledging the work still needed to foster acceptance and understanding.

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Episode Highlights

  • Facial Markings Controversy
    A discussion on the societal reactions to facial markings and their implications.
    “The only negative thing was they going to bars around the country...”
    @ 00m 44s
    November 12, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Media Recognition00:12
  • Societal Reactions00:44
  • Personal Defiance00:59