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Kauai Podcast

37 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratings

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KP #37 Hiking the Kalalau Trail

July 22, 2022 18:39 - 1 hour - 144 MB

We are back for one last episode, and it’s an awesome one! Today we are going to talk about hiking the Kalalau Trail, with Amanda of the “Living the Aloha Life” podcast. The Kalalau Trail is often on Top 10 … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #36: Aloha

September 11, 2021 19:05 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Today we are going to give a quick update on what’s been going on in my life since the last episode and talk about why this is very likely going to be the last episode of Kauai Podcast.  Then we … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #35: An Island Update and Interview with J.R.

August 15, 2019 21:13 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Island Update with J.R. In April of 2018, Kauai was battered with torrential rains that caused a ton of damage and closed the road to the north shore past Hanalei. Last month that road was re-opened to the general public … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #34: My Ten Day Escape to Hawaii Island… Or, If You Love Kauai, Send Your Friends to Big Island.

August 05, 2018 06:33 - 1 hour - 146 MB

My Ten Day Escape to Hawaii Island It’s been a while, and I should start by saying that the show is still on a hiatus.  However, I just came back from an incredible ten day escape to Hawaii’s Big Island … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #33: The Show is Back on Hiatus

May 12, 2017 21:22 - 16 minutes - 18.7 MB

The Show is Back on Hiatus After last months show, I have had many people ask me if I was still planning on moving to Kauai and still planning on doing the podcast.  The answer to whether or not I … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #32: The Battle With GMO Companies and Pesticide Spraying on Kauai

April 11, 2017 23:57 - 2 hours - 123 MB

The Battle With GMO Companies on Kauai This episode is a deviation from the fun, vacation style of show I normally like to bring you, because we need to tackle a very serious subject.  This month we tackle the problem … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #31: Kauai With Kids

March 05, 2017 17:56 - 84.5 MB

Kauai With Kids I’ve had a lot of people ask me to do a show about visiting Kauai with children, but frankly didn’t know the best way to put a good show together that would be informative for parents while … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #30: Loving Kauai’s North Shore

January 30, 2017 19:08 - 1 hour - 83 MB

Loving Kauai’s North Shore The North Shore of Kauai could easily be labeled the most beautiful spot on Earth. Today we are going to travel there, and I will spend the entire show taking you on a personal tour through … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #29: Christmas in Hawaii

January 01, 2017 02:24 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Christmas in Hawaii After finding out my friends Connie and Gerson Rosenbloom were planning on spending their vacation in Hawaii over the Christmas and New Years holidays, I asked them if they were up for another podcast.  (You may remember them … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #28: Finding the Best Deals on Airfare, and the South Shore Gets Some Love

November 29, 2016 07:47 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Finding the Best Deals on Airfare, and the South Shore Gets Some Love I received an email a few weeks back from Seth Ettwein, a listener of the show who thinks I’ve been a little hard on the South Shore … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #27: David Penhallow, on Pearl Harbor, the Tidal Wave of 1946, and Hurricane Iniki

October 25, 2016 01:15 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

David Penhallow on Pearl Harbor, the Tidal Wave of 1946, and Hurricane Iniki This month I am really excited to bring David Penhallow back to the show.   David is a fifth generation Hawaiian who was born on Oahu, spent … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #26: Travelog 2016

September 25, 2016 18:28 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

Travelog 2016 Having just returned from a two week excursion to Kauai, Pam and I sit down to discuss many events from our trip.  Among other things, topics discussed are, the search for the best (and finding the worst) shave … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #25: “Lucky We Live Hawaii” Podcasters, Bruce Fisher and Wayde Fishman

August 27, 2016 04:49 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

Lucky We Live Hawaii Podcasters, Bruce Fisher and Wayde Fishman Today I am really happy to bring you an interview with the two hosts of the Lucky We Live Hawaii podcast, Bruce Fisher and Wayde Fishman.  If you haven’t listened to … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #24: Places to Stay, Places to Eat, and Places to Watch Sports

July 18, 2016 05:20 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Places to Stay, Places to Eat, and Places to Watch Sports This episode consists of a conversation Pam and I had after getting home from our last trip, where we did a comprehensive comparison and review of many places to stay … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #23: Back on the Island, and Back on the Air

June 21, 2016 16:35 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Back on the Island and Back on the Air Finally, the Kauai Podcast is back on the Air!  In this welcome back episode, I discuss many things which have gone on in my life during the break as well as … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #22: Show Update

April 01, 2015 01:36 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MB

Show Update Not a normal episode.  Just a quick update to give you some information about what I have been up to and when to expect the next show.

Kauai Podcast #21: Taylor Camp, with John Wehrheim

November 04, 2013 16:20 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

Taylor Camp, with John Wehrheim I’m really excited about today’s show, and I think you are going to really enjoy it!  Today we are going to talk about Taylor Camp, a “hippie” community which existed on the north shore of … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #20: Travelog 2013

October 01, 2013 06:25 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Travelog 2013:  Sept 10-17 A show packed full of advice, tips, and stories from my recent trip to the island.   Among other things, subjects included are reviews of places to stay on the Coconut Coast, Anahola Beach Park, Papa’a Bay … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #19: The Kalalau Trail to Hanakapi’ai Beach, and on to Hanakapi’ai Falls

June 28, 2013 23:40 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Hiking to Hanakapi’ai Falls After giving a brief talk about the highlights of my last Kauai trip, this episode follows an incredible hike up the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapi’ai Beach, and then up a side trail to Hanakapi’ai falls.  The … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #18: Purchasing Real Estate on Kauai

May 29, 2013 00:13 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Buying Property on Kauai I’m really excited to bring you this episode.  If you have ever even considered owning a piece of Kauai, then this episode is truly a “don’t miss”.  Packed full of info about purchasing property and investing … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #17: Is Moving to Hawaii the Right Decision for You?

March 29, 2013 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Is Moving to Hawaii the Right Decision for You? Many people come to the islands and never want to leave.  Every time I come here I meet someone new who originally came for a short vacation, but decided to simply … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast # 16: Kauai’s Beaches Reviewed, and Beach Safety

February 12, 2013 23:25 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

Kauai’s Beaches Reviewed, and Beach Safety In this episode, Carol and I take you around the island, reviewing some of Kauai’s most popular beaches. From the north shore to the south, we discuss the beaches in honest detail, so you can … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #15: Ultimate Kauai Guidebook Author, Andrew Doughty

November 14, 2012 08:02 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Ultimate Kauai Guidebook Author, Andrew Doughty All I can say about today’s show is… Wow!!! …A dream come true show!  Today I am totally honored to bring you the author of the Ultimate Guidebook Series, Andrew Doughty, in a rare … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #14: My Three Day Escape to Kauai

October 30, 2012 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Travelog 2012:  My Three Day Escape to Kauai A few weeks ago I saw a great deal on a great flight to Kauai and jumped on it, booking a short, three-day escape to Kauai… which I just returned from.  This … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #13: Camping and Hiking Kauai – A Budget Vacation to the Island

October 17, 2012 05:01 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Camping and Hiking Kauai –  A Budget Vacation to the Island Today when we travel to Kauai, we are going to get out and about and explore the beauty of the island, and we’re going to do it very inexpensively.  … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #12: The Coco Palms Hotel, with David Penhallow

October 02, 2012 11:07 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

The Coco Palms Hotel, with David Penhallow If you were to see The Coco Palms Hotel today, you would see tattered buildings and overgrown landscaping.  You would sense the broken memories of a place that was once amazing. … and still … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #11: Hurricane Iniki

September 19, 2012 23:16 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

Hurricane Iniki (Click to listen to the episode in a new window) Today we are going back to a time when the people of Kauai needed to band together, lift each other up, and overcome a major challenge.  On September … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #10: The Journey to Secret Falls

August 16, 2012 04:04 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

The Journey to Secret Falls Going on the journey to Secret Falls always accounts for one of my favorite days on Kauai.  It consists of a two mile kayak trip up the gorgeous Wailua River, followed by a one mile … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #9: Getting Married on Kauai

July 31, 2012 08:22 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Getting Married on Kauai The Hawaiian Islands are lush, full of beauty, and inspire romance.  Hundreds of thousands of people are drawn to the romance of these islands every year, and many of those people feel it is not only … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #8: Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, the Kayak Adventure of a Lifetime

July 14, 2012 22:09 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Kayaking Kauai’s Na Pali Coast The Na Pali coast of Kauai consists of 17 miles of gorgeous coastline along the northwest portion of Kauai.  It is one of the most beautiful places in the world with 4000 ft cliffs plunging … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #7: Traveling To, and Arriving on, Kauai

June 29, 2012 22:39 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MB

Traveling To, and Arriving On, Kauai This show discusses everything you need to know about packing for, traveling to, and arriving on, the island of Kauai.  When talking about packing, we discuss not only the most important things you need … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #6: Saving Money and Improving Your Experience by Booking Your Own Vacation

June 13, 2012 08:26 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Saving Money by Booking Your Own Vacation Travel agents can come in handy at times, but my experience is that you can save a lot of money, and drastically improve the quality of amenities you receive on your vacation, by … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #5: Maui vs Kauai – Where To Go and Where To Stay.

April 30, 2012 02:40 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

  Maui vs Kauai:  Where To Go and Where To Stay.  This week I have finally tracked down the elusive Carol for a discussion comparing the islands of Kauai and Maui.  When planning a trip to Hawaii, choosing which island … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #4: Top 10 Things You Must Do on Kauai… and a Couple of “Skip Its”.

April 16, 2012 23:47 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Top 10 Must Do’s… and a Couple of “Skip Its”. (click to listen in a new window, in a non-flash format) If you only had one day on the island of Kauai, and you’d never been there before, where  should … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #3: Respecting and Loving Hawaii

March 31, 2012 18:58 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Respecting and Loving Hawaii (click to listen in a new window, in a non-flash format) This week we are going to focus on the single most important thing you need to take with you on any trip to Hawaii… the … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #2: A Virtual Tour of the Island of Kauai

March 17, 2012 17:28 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

A Virtual Tour of the Island of Kauai (click above to listen in a new window, in a non-flash format) For those who have never been before and for those who want to “relive” the island, this episode takes you … Continue reading →

Kauai Podcast #1: Kauai, Hawaii’s Gem

March 03, 2012 00:33 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

  Kauai:  The Gem of Hawaii (Click above to listen in a new window, in a non flash format) Thanks for coming along with me on my “Escape to Kauai”.  During the course of this show we will explore the … Continue reading →