The Original Most Interesting Man In The World

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Previously titled “King David Kalākaua: The Original Most Interesting Man In The World” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 2, 2026

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Recorded09 Aug 2018

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King David Kalākaua was the last king of Hawaii. But he was much more than that -- he was a traveler, a dreamer, a tech nerd. Or maybe he was fond of drinking, reveling and gambling. It depends on who you ask. But one thing he was not: Boring.

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