Keep it Aloha
Episodes
From the Hawaiian Islands to the Octagon | Kai Kamaka Keeps It Aloha in Las Vegas (Ep. 227)
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kai Kamaka is a professional mixed martial artist from the island of O’ahu. In high school he won the HHSAA State Championship after claiming gold i...
From Next Generation to Entrepreneur: Music & Building Moani | Micah G Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 226)
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Micah Keolanui is a singer, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur from the island of O’ahu. He is known for his smooth vocals and signature reggae s...
Carrying Legacy Through Hula & Oli | Kekuhi & Kaumakaiwa Keali'ikanaka'ole Keep It Aloha (Ep. 225)
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kekuhi and Kaumakaiwa Keali'ikanaka'ole are cultural practitioners from the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. They are descendants of one of Hawaiʻi’...
From Pig Farm to Hit Songs: Chardonnay’s Unlikely Rise | Chardonnay Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 224)
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chardonnay Pa'o is a Native-Hawaiian award-winning singer, songwriter from the west side of O’ahu. This Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-Winner is also...
The Iconic Voice Behind the Original Pokémon Theme Song | Jason Paige Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 223)
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Paige is an entertainer from all over the US, but currently based in L.A. He is a singer, songwriter, and performer that is best known as the vo...
Inside the Mind of a Native-Hawaiian High Seer | Kimo Kepano Keeps It Aloha in Washington (Ep. 222)
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kimo Kepano is a Kanaka Maoli High Seer from New York. He is the founder of The Light Seer Method. For more than three decades, he has helped people u...
Bringing Hawaiian History to Hollywood | Paʻa Sibbett (Chief of War) Keeps It Aloha in Washington (Ep. 221)
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pa'a Sibbett is a Kanaka Maoli writer, filmmaker, and storyteller from Seattle Washington. He is the co-creator of Chief of War, a series centered...
The Artist Bringing Hawaiian History to Life | Brook & Drena Parker Keep it Aloha (Ep. 220)
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brook and Drena Parker are Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs from the island of O’ahu. Brook is a multidisciplinary artist, historian, and genealogist ,...
Why Lewa Left High Watah | Keep it Aloha Talk Story with Lewa (Ep. 219)
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lewa is a musician from the island of Moloka'i. He is best known for his time as a member of the band High Watah. During the band’s rise in Hawa...
From England to Hawaiian Language Educator | Kaliko Beamer-Trapp Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 218)
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kaliko Beamer-Trapp is a Hawaiian language educator and cultural practitioner originally from England. He is also the hānai son of the late Aunty Non...
From ER Doctor to Governor of Hawai'i | Josh Green Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 217)
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Green is a medical doctor from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the Governor of the State of Hawaiʻi. Before stepping into public office, he spent m...
Mauna Kea, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian Identity | Kaho'okahi Kanuha Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 216)
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kahoʻokahi Kanuha is a prominent Native Hawaiian educator from Moku o Keawe and a respected cultural practitioner dedicated to ʻike Hawaiʻi and cul...
Revitalizing the Hawaiian Language in Hawai'i | Michael Sonoda Dias Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 215)
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Sonoda Dias is a Hawaiian Language speaker from the island of Oʻahu. He is the father of podcast host Kamaka Dias and the man who brought the...
How a Foreigner From Hawai'i Changed Sumo Forever | Konishiki Keeps It Aloha in Japan (Ep. 214)
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Konishiki Yasokichi (Saleva'a Fuauli Atisanoe) is a cultural ambassador and sumo legend from the island of Oʻahu. He became the first non-Japanes...
Faith, Leadership & Empowering Women | Lisa Kai Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 213)
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Kai is a Senior pastor, author and entrepreneur from the island of Oʻahu. She is a visionary leader with a heart to advance faith, purpose, and ...
Building a Positive Platform From Hawaiʻi | Micah Tengan Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 212)
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Micah Tengan is a content creator and entrepreneur from the island of Oʻahu. He’s a UH Mānoa graduate with a business degree and a storyteller wit...
What Hawaiian Sovereignty Looks Like in Action | Dennis "Bumpy" Kanahele Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 211)
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis "Bumpy" Kanahele is a Native Hawaiian leader from the island of O’ahu. He is a cultural practitioner and one of the most influentia...
How a Barber in Hawaiʻi Became a Content Creator | Isaiah Kaikala Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 210)
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Isaiah Kaikala is a content creator and barber originally from Washington, now living in Hawaiʻi. When he’s not cutting hair, you can find him on t...
Chasing Waves While Building Purpose | Pua DeSoto Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 209)
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pua DeSoto is a professional surfer and entrepreneur from the island of O’ahu. She is the youngest podcast guest we’ve ever had on and now she is ...
This NBA Champion Is Representing Culture & Community | Patty Mills Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 208)
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patty Mills is an Indigenous Australian professional basketball player from Australia. He is a five-time Olympian, NBA Champion, and 16-year NBA veter...
Meet the New Face of Hawaiian Host AlohaMacs | Kanoelehua Robinson Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 207)
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kanoelehua Robinson is a flight attendant and model from the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. She is the new face of Hawaiian Host alongside Kahanu Cuban, foll...
How This Doctor Is Healing Brains and Changing Lives | Dr. Jason Keifer Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 206)
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Keifer is a psychiatrist from Omaha, Nebraska. He is the founder of Brain Health Hawaii, where he serves as the CEO and Medical Director, bringi...
Island Magic Mike Bringing Laughter To Hawai’i | Mike Garcia Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 205)
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Garcia A.K.A. Island Magic Mike is a comedian, creator, and all-around entertainer from the island of Oʻahu. You’ve probably seen his hilariou...
The Godfather of Poke | Sam Choy Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 204)
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Choy is a legendary chef and TV personality from the island of O‘ahu. He’s widely recognized as the “Godfather of Poke” and one of Hawai‘...
The Mind of a Champion | Egan Inoue Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 203)
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Egan Inoue is a multi-sport champion from the island of Oʻahu. He’s a 2-time Racquetball World Champion, 2-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion,...
Ho'okuaʻāina: Growing People Through the Growing of Kalo | Dean Wilhelm Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 202)
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Wilhelm is a community leader from the island of Oʻahu and the co-founder and co-director of Ho'okuaʻāina — a gathering place for people to ...
Love on the Spectrum in Hawai‘i | Tanner & Connor Keep It Aloha (Ep. 201)
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Tomlinson from Georgia and Tanner Smith from South Carolina are two of the stars of Netflix’s hit show Love on the Spectrum. Best friends and...
The BEST sherbet in Hawai’i | Neale Asato Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 200)
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neale Asato is an entrepreneur from the island of O’ahu. He is the owner of Asato Family Shop, which is best known for making “Local Kine” sherb...
#199 | Keao NeSmith | Neo Hawaiian, translating Harry Potter books, and best ways to learn Hawaiian
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keao NeSnith is a Hawaiian linguist from the island of Kaua’i. He is an educator and translator who has taught at various universities in Hawai’i,...
#198 | Cheyne Gitsham | Creating videos, going to school in Hawai'i, and what's his favorite song
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cheyne Gitsham is a content creator from California. He is most known for his social media content sharing videos about his life in Hawai’i and stre...
#197 | Seven Suns | Live Podcast at Blue Note Hawai'i + live musical performance
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seven Suns are a collective of seven bandmates from all over the world. Their first full length album ‘Many Feathers’ was released in November of ...
#196 | AJ Rafael | How he got into music, his love for Hawai'i, and almost 20 years YouTube
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Rafael is an accomplished Filipino-American singer-songwriter from California. He has amassed over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and 1 million m...
#195 | Sydni Kobayashi | Her sister Hannah's mysterious disappearance and the aftermath of it all
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sydni Kobayashi is a mother and entrepreneur from the island of O'ahu. She is the sister of Hannah Kobayashi, the girl from Hawai'i who voluntarily di...
#194 | Talk story with Kaniela Ing | Life updates and the truth about political parties
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kaniela Ing is a community leader from the island of Maui. He came on the Hawaiiverse Podcast over 2 years ago and now he is back to talk story once a...
#193 | Amy Hill | 30 years of acting, working with legends, and her iconic Hawaiians roles
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Hill is a legendary actress and comedian from South Dakota. She has over 180 television and film credits and has been a part of our favorite shows...
#192 | Princess Mae & Tony Gaisoa | Their love story, careers, and raising their family
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Princess Mae and Tony Gaisoa are entrepreneurs from the Phillipines and American Samoa. Princess is a digital creator, influencer and sister of intern...
#191 | High Watah | Moloka'i living, going all in on music, and fan Q&As
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keldin Calairo-Nakagawa and Lewa Davis-Medija are two singer/songwriters from the island of Moloka’i. They are the founders of the popular band High...
#190 | Talk story with Lanai Tabura | Traveling the world & the life-changing PEMF machine
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lanai Tabura is an Emmy Award-winning jack of all trades from the island of Lānaʻi. Heʻs a DJ, comedian, chef, TV and podcast host, actor, and entr...
#189 | Keep it Aloha Updates with Kamaka | Book release, Made in HI, live podcast, & Hawai'i facts
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We interrupt this weekly podcast to bring you some important Keep it Aloha updates with Kamaka. We will be back to our regular scheduled program next ...
#188 | Brandon Maka'awa'awa | Hawaiian sovereignty, the Nation of Hawai'i, and working together
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Maka'awa'awa is a Native-Hawaiian sovereign leader from the island of O’ahu. He is the Vice-President, Deputy Head of State, and Executive A...
#187 | Luciane Buchanan | Polynesian culture, acting, and playing Queen Ka'ahumanu in Chief of War
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luciane Buchanan is a Tongan actress from New Zealand. She started acting as a young teen in Aotearoa landing roles in some local series, the Netflix ...
#186 | Da Boyz 3 | Josh Namba, Ricky Kuntemeyer, and Jordan Tano
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is basically Keep it Aloha's version of the Protect Our Parks episodes on Joe Rogan's podcast. In this episode we get to know Josh Namba ...
#185 | JR De Guzman | Filipino pride, comedy, and why Asian guys can smash
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JR De Guzman is a musician and comedian from the Philippines and California. He began performing comedy as a music teacher in a classroom before takin...
#184 | Keep it Aloha: Live at Lē’ahi with musician Irie Love
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Irie Love is an R&B Reggae singer and songwriter from the island of O’ahu. She first came on the scene as one of the finalists on the “Brown B...
#183 | Kyle Quilausing | From golf prodigy to Hawaiʻi's Most Wanted to motivational speaker
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Quilausing is a motivational speaker and former Hawai’i’s most wanted from the Big island of Hawai’i. At the age of 5 he was introduced to ...
#182 | Hayley Cheyney Kāne | Miss Hawai'i 2024, gay pride, and preventative medicine
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hayley Cheyney Kāne is a former miss Hawai’i from the island of O’ahu. In 2013 she was crowned Miss Hawaiʻi’s outstanding Teen, then in 2024 s...
#181 | Oliver Widger | Quitting his corporate job, sailing with Phoenix to Hawaiʻi, and going viral
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Widger is a former tire company manager turned sailor from Oregon. Last year he quit his corporate job of 11 years, liquidated his 401(k) and b...
#180 | Talk story with Roman De Peralta of Kolohe Kai | What Aloha Means & the power of music
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back singer/songwriter Roman De Peralta to the podcast to talk about his newest album called What Aloha Means. Check out episode 123 to see...
#179 | Randy Kosaki & Kimi Werner | Long lost siblings, uncanny similarities, and love for the ocean
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Kosaki and Kimi Werner are a long lost brother and sister duo from the island of O’ahu and Maui. Kimi is a past podcast guest, a National spea...
#178 | Kale Afong | Hawai'i's Only, hustling to make a living, and Kale's Hale
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kale Afong is a self-taught chef from the island of Oʻahu. He is the executive chef and owner of Kaleʻs Hale, Hawaiʻiʻs newest dining hotspot feat...
#177 | Kimo Leong | Kanaka Solutions, west side living, and being Hawaiian
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kimo Leong is an influential Native-Hawaiian from the island of Oʻahu. He is the CEO and founder of Kanaka Solutions which is the number one security...
#176 | Siena Agudong | Her acting career, going to college, and staying connected to Hawai'i
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sienna Agudong is an actress from the island of Kaua’i. She landed her first role at age 7 in Willy Wonka at the Hawaii Children’s Theatre and the...
#175 | Dillon Gabriel | Mililani pride, his historic football career & giving back to the community
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dillon Gabriel is an NFL quarterback from the island of O’ahu. At the high school level, he broke Tua Tagovailoa’s High School State record for ca...
#174 | Keep it Aloha: Live at Lē’ahi with American Idol winner Iam Tongi
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iam Tongi is a musician from the island of O’ahu. He came bursting on the scene in 2023 winning season 21 of American Idol becoming the first person...
#173 | Kanoe & Kamaka | Sibling love, hate, and all the above
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kanoelehua Robinson is Kamaka's little sister from the Big Island of Hawai'i. She's a model and flight attendant for Hawaiian airlines and...
#172 | Kawehi Kamakele | Becoming the Hawaiian Host cover girl & working as a flight attendant
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kawehi is a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant from the island of O’ahu. She is also the Hawaiian Host Chocolate ambassador and you can see her on t...
#171 | Brian Keaulana | Makaha lifestyle, ocean safety, and the state of the Hawaiʻi film industry
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Keaulana is a legendary waterman from the island of O’ahu. He is a well-known Hawaiian surfer, lifeguard, and stunt coordinator who has provid...
#170 | Paul Izak | Music, organic farming, and yoga
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Izak is an organic farmer and musician from the island of O’ahu. He is a yoga practitioner and surfer who is raising his family in the back roa...
#169 | Gene Villiatora | 'Ai Pono Cafe, the modern mixplate, and addressing social media controversy
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gene Villiatora is an entrepreneur and chef from the island of O’ahu. He is owner of ‘Ai Pono Cafe, which is a Hawai’i street food restaurant in...
#168 | Jasmine Trias | Her American Idol journey, living in Las Vegas, and representation
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine Trias is an International Platinum-selling Recording Artist from the island of O’ahu. She first rose to fame as a top 3 finalist on season 3...
#167 | Sterling Higa | From community college to Harvard graduate & changing the future of Hawai'i
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sterling Higa is an entrepreneur and change-maker from the island of O’ahu. He is a former teacher and writer who has taught creative writing and pe...
#166 | Krystilez | Nanakuli pride, The Angry Locals, and hip hop in Hawai'i
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krystilez is an emcee and on-air radio personality from the island of O’ahu. This radio veteran has been hosting live events for over 2 decades from...
#165 | Kamakakēhau Fernandez | Being adopted by a Hawaiian family, Hawaiian language, and music
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kamakakēhau Fernandez is a talented musician from the island of Maui. He is a Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning singer, Hawaiian language perpetuator...
#164 | Michael Alisa | Cultural acceptance, tackling life after football, and finding confidence
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Alisa is an actor and model from the island of O’ahu. He is a former collegiate football player for BYU where he was nominated for two natio...
#163 | Moses Goods | His love for theatre and trailblazing as a Hawaiian & Black actor in Hawai'i
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moses Goods is an actor and storyteller from the island of Maui. He is one of Hawai’i’s most prominent theatre artists and has traveled both natio...
#162 | Lyssa Chapman Evensen | Her crazy childhood, filming Dog The Bounty Hunter, and her new life
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lyssa Chapman Evensen is an entrepreneur and former television personality living on the island of O'ahu. This former bail bondswoman and bounty hunte...
#161 | Etienne Aurelius Part 2 | The Ali'i Atlas & his theories behind the Lāhainā wildfires
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Etienne Aurelius is an award-winning feature film director from the island of Kaua’i. You can learn more about his life on episode 159 on the Keep i...
#160 | Pashyn Santos | Her social media journey, being a creative, and why she does what she does
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pashyn Santos is an actor, comedian and writer from the island of O’ahu. She is a versatile artist and a standout figure in the entertainment world ...
#159 | Etienne Aurelius | His insane life & journey to becoming an award-winning filmmaker
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Etienne Aurelius is an award-winning feature film director from the island of Kaua’i. Not only is he a producer, cinematographer, writer, and creati...
#158 | Kekoa Kekumano | His rise to fame, being proud of your roots, and dealing with mental health
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kekoa Kekumano is a waterman and actor from the island of O’ahu. He is best known for his scene stealing performance in the TV series White Lotus as...
Keep it Aloha 2025 | Podcast in Japan, new sponsors, and healing from surgeries
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aloha everybody! Happy 2025! Mahalo for the amazing support in 2024, we truly appreciate each and every one of you. We will have a brand new episode c...
#157 | Rob DeMello | Being a Hawai'i Sportscaster & his love for sports, work, and family
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob DeMello is an award-winning sportscaster from the island of O’ahu. He is the current sports director at KHON2 news and is the creator, executive...
#156 | Isaac Scharsch | The Hungry Hungry Hawaiian, reporting Hawai'i news, and social media
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Scharsch is a social media personality from the island of O’ahu. He is the man known all over Hawai’i social media as The Hungry Hungry Hawa...
#155 | Talk story with Elijah Kalā McShane | Social media, politics, and striving to be pono
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back cultural practitioner Elijah Kalā McShane to the podcast for a special episode filmed at Kualoa Ranch. Check out episode 66 of the H...
#154 | Talk story with Kimié Miner | Christmas in Hawai'i, Haku Collective, and X-mas Gas or Pass
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keep it Aloha Kalikimaka! We welcome back Kimié Miner to the podcast for a special Christmas themed episode 🎄 Check out episode 69 of the Hawaiiv...
#153 | Leomana Turalde | Joining the Marines, kuleana to 'ohana, and becoming an astrophysicist
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leomana Turalde is a scientist and master hula dancer from the Big Island of Hawai’i. He is a father and cultural practitioner who joined the Marine...
#152 | Kūhaʻo Zane | The weight of being a Kanakaʻole, Sig Zane Designs & indigenous perspectives
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kūhaʻo Zane is a designer and entrepreneur from the Big Island of Hawai’i. He is the Creative Director of Sig Zane and SZKaiao and also serves as ...
#151 | Brickwood Galuteria | From entertainment to politics, and empowering Kūpuna
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brickwood Galuteria is a former radio personality and current politician from the island of O’ahu. He is a long time radio host, musician, and actor...
#150 | Kimo Kahoano | Hosting the Merrie Monarch, Hawai'i Stars, and his hit song Aloha Friday
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kimo Kahoano is an entertainer from the island of O’ahu. He started his career as a fire knife dancer/singer in the popular Al Harrington Show and h...
#149 | Mike Kai | Big Island roots, finding God, and how he became the pastor at Inspire Church
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Kai is a pastor and entrepreneur from the Big island of Hawai’i. He is the senior pastor of Inspire Church and the founder of The Inspire Netwo...
#148 | Pure Heart | Jon Yamasato, Jake Shimabukuro, and Lopaka Colón
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pure Heart is a legendary band from the island of O’ahu and Moloka’i. Jon Yamasato is a guitarist and vocalist turned real estate agent with yea...
#147 | Johnny Suite | From football to music to finding God and the love of his life
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Suite (Elijah Lagafuaina) is an island reggae singer-songwriter from the island of O’ahu. His debut EP Keep it Movin, was nominated for a 202...
#146 | Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu | Teaching hula in California, being Hawaiian, and Merrie Monarch talks
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu is a passionate kumu hula from the island of O’ahu. He is a Hawaiian instrument designer and iconic chanter that teaches the e...
#145 | Zasha Smith | Going from civil engineer to real estate investor & always investing with Aloha
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zasha Smith is an investor and real estate mogul from the island of Maui. She is a licensed Civil Engineer who worked for 10 years at a private firm, ...
#144 | Tumua Tuinei | Choosing to pursue comedy, becoming a father, and selling out the Blaisdell
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tumua Tuinei is a stand-up comedian and entertainer from the island of O’ahu. He is brand new father, a former collegiate athlete, a social media pe...
#143 | Da Braddahs | How laughter is healing, accountability and 27 years of comedy
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Silva and James Roache are two comedians and entertainers from the island of O’ahu. They are two halves of the famous duo called Da Braddahs...
#142 | Justin Kawika Young | Music, being a Chicago Bears fan and his new band Seven Suns
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Kawika Young is a musician from the island of O’ahu. He is a self-proclaimed voracious non-fiction book collector and aspiring reader that ha...
#141 | Erik Shoji | Life of an Olympian, living abroad, volleyball volleyball and more volleyball
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Shoji is a professional volleyball player and 3x Olympian from the island of O’ahu. This local product attended Stanford University, where he b...
#140 | Dr. Keanu Sai Part 2 | International law, sovereignty, and Hawaiian Kingdom talk continued
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Keanu Sai is back by popular demand for a continuation of his first episode last month. Dr. Sai is a Ph.D. in Political Science specializing in In...
#139 | JT Ojerio | Aloha De Mele, art, and the ups and downs of life
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JT Ojerio is a self-taught artist from the the island of O’ahu. Before we started seeing her signature hibiscus flower everywhere she was a former w...
#138 | Tia Carrere | Acting, singing, and her love for Hawai'i
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tia Carrere is an accomplished actress from the island of O’ahu. She has appeared in numerous blockbusters like “Wayne’s World 1 & 2” with...
#137 | Robert Cazimero | 50 years of teaching hula, life lessons and The Brothers Cazimero
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Cazimero is an Award-Winning and Grammy-Nominated musician from the island of O’ahu. This revered and beloved kumu hula, singer, songwriter, ...
#136 | Dr. Keanu Sai | The Hawaiian Kingdom, sovereignty and 131 years of illegal occupation
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Keanu Sai is a Ph.D. in Political Science specializing in International Relations and law from the island of O’ahu. He is a founding member of t...
#135 | Mike Coots | Losing his leg to a shark, photography, and advocating for sharks
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Coots is a world-famous ocean photographer from the island of Kaua’i. He is a surfer, diver, shark advocate and amputee who has has won a silve...
#134 | Lindsay Watson | Leaving Hawai'i to pursue acting, Finding 'Ohana, and her hardest role
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Watson is an actress from the island of Maui. She has starred in Netflix’s Finding ‘Ohana and the award-winning film The Wind & The Re...
#133 | Kelly Hu | Moving to California to pursue acting & representing Hawai'i
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Hu is an actress from the island of O’ahu. She is a former fashion model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Teen USA in 1985 becoming the p...
#132 | Star Dahl-Thurston | Miss Hawai'i 2023, losing her mother, and her next steps in life
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Star Dahl-Thurston is an aspiring film and television producer from the island of O’ahu. She is the former Miss Chinatown 2022 and Miss Hawai’i 20...
#131 | Sudden Rush | Forming the first Hawaiian rap group, Hawaiian sovereignty, and life lessons
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Veincent is a member of a legendary hip-hop band from the Big Island of Hawai'i. This tattoo artist is the co-founder of the first Hawaiian ...
#130 | Kamaka Pili | The importance of storytelling, Hawaiian culture, and his journey of self
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kamaka Pili is a Native-Hawaiian storyteller from the island of O’ahu. He is a weather anchor and reporter for KHON2 news as well as the host of Alo...
#129 | Augie T., Frank De Lima & Andy Bumatai | The legends of Hawai'i comedy
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frank De Lima is an award-winning comic who has been entertaining local residents and tourists alike for over 45 years with his zany parodies, outrage...