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Radio Mojo- the Podcast.

106 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

Radio Mojo offers the best of eating, drinking and living in Hawaii. Host Jo McGarry brings a Scottish accent and a love of an ever changing culinary scene A show about food, wine and single malts, peppered with interviews with some of the best chefs, distillers, mixologists and winemakers in the world.

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Episodes

Ron Mizutani on The Food Bank's Annual Drive; Tim Golden on Best Beers in Strange Times

August 08, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Ron Mizutani is having some sleepless nights. As the Hawaii Foodbank, President and CEO,  he's seen the need in our community rise by levels that are unprecedented. "We went from providing 900,000 lbs of food in March to $3.8 million pounds of food in June," he says. "The need is overwhelming."  We can help, though, as this year, Foodbank Annual Drive is online : https://hawaiifoodbank.org/ Food Drive Day is August 15th, but you can donate anytime. Please do... On a lighter note, Tim Golden...

How DK Restaurant Group are Adapting to Keep Guests Happy; Summer Sipping- Wines to Beat The Heat

July 21, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Guests at Vino currently might be limited to 10 at a table and COVID dining restrictions, but once inside ( or on the patio) they are in for a treat. Chef owner DK Kodama is in the kitchen and first lady of wine, Ivy Nagayama, is waiting tables - and recommending wines, of course. Ivy joins Jo to chat about the most popular menu items at all three restaurants and on upcoming special events. For information on Ivy's Wine Dinners, Tequila Dinners, Mexican Dinner and more : dkrestaurants.com ...

CHRIS RAMELB RECOMMENDS WINE FOR FATHER'S DAY; PONI ASKEW ON PLANT BASED LIVING: KARAI CRAB REOPENS

June 19, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Entrepreneur and local business owner, Poni Askew joins us to share her amazing  journey through a plant-based lifestyle that started at the request of her son. Join us to hear how to begin your own journey, and how a 'flexitarian' diet may be just the thing you've been looking for! Chris Ramelb https://www.instagram.com/masterisksomm/?hl=en produces some stellar recommendations for Father's Day wines - both to drink and to gift   and we chat with beverage Director of Karai Crab https://kar...

Quality and Value in Take Out Offerings Continue

June 11, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

As we head into another month without tourism and with restrictions in dining rooms across the State, restaurants continue to get creative with menus that offer incredible value and extremely high quality. It's a trend that may continue long after our restaurants are up and running - and one we are thankful for. With Father's Day approaching, we chat with owners of Over Easy https://www.easyquehi.com/ Feast https://www.feastrestauranthawaii.com/ and Chuck Furuya joins us to speak about the w...

Restaurants Re Opening, and Does H Mart Live Up to The Hype?

June 05, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Thomas Obungen joins us to chat about H Mart - "I feel like I've been writing about them opening for years," he says...  and we chat with local restaurant owners Don Murphy https://murphyshawaii.com/ Rick Nakashima http://www.rubytuesdayhawaii.com/  and Kevin Hanney http://12thavegrill.com/ about tomorrow's first day with COVID distancing in place... we can't wait to see you all back in your favorite restaurants.  Enjoy!

The Best of Eating, Drinking and Living in Hawaii...

May 28, 2020 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

It's National Burger Day today, and we're joined by Thomas Ray, co owner of Square Barrels as we get granular about what makes a great burger. http://squarebarrels.com/ Oahu Fresh has seen its business bloom since COVID 19 and the desire of people to have food deliveries from local farms and we chat with them about how it all workshttps://www.oahufresh.com/about/ and we give a shout out to one of our oldest okazuya  restaurants Fukuya Deli https://fukuyadeli.com/ Enjoy! 

Among the Great Guests in This Episode - Amanda Corby Noguchi discussing ChefHui and A Lifetime Commitment to Community

May 27, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

In different ways, all of our guests this week are serving the community. Amanda Corby Noguchi and husband  Chef Mark "Gooch" Noguchi ( surely one of our best loved Hawaii chefs) lead the way in community-based service and are truly inspirational in their approach to bringing food wherever there's a need. Check out some of their projects here https://www.chefhui.com/ and volunteer if you have the time. DK Kodama's restaurant group opened for take out this week - to joyous appreciation of it...

Denise Yamaguchi on Hawaii Restaurant Worker's Fund; Sommelier Chris Ramelb on This Week's Best Wines...

May 15, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Chris Ramelb has a  skill for finding the most sumptuous wines that drink far beyond their price range and on today's show he's sharing some excellent blended wines that should enhance your 'safer at home' weekend including the marvelous Tanuta La Pergola Il Cogetto , and Chateau St Michelle's  Limited Edition Red Blend https://www.ste-michelle.com/csm/wine-shop/all-wine/2017-limited-release-red-wine-blend/5637163331.p.  you can find out more here; http://www.southernglazers.com/portfolio/ ...

Just Another Episode Promoting As Many Restaurants As Possible, including Best Plate Lunch, Pono Pork CSA Boxes, Gourmet Sandwiches, and FIT N FRESH MEALS for your kids.. and you . Tune In and Help Out

May 13, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

We're talking about people we love and the local  food they make ... Grant Sim, owner of Big G's catering is preparing Plate Lunches daily, available from REAL, a Gastropub... they are  generously portioned and so incredibly delicious and Grant is one of the humblest, hardest working  and nicest chefs in the industry... listen in for how to order .. Millicent Borja of FitNFresh https://www.instagram.com/fitnfreshhi/ joins us to talk about her meal prep solutions that suit your work outs  - a...

La Gelateria on Giving Back; Square Barrels' Covid Creativity and our $250 Restaurant Give Aways To Murphy's Bar and Grill

May 06, 2020 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Chocolate-Chip-Gelato -ice-Cream-Sandwiches anyone ?... enjoy hearing Kenwei Chong who shared what is now our go-to breakfast , and dessert!  We chat with Thomas Ray about his passion for the industry and applaud his efforts to keep things interesting at Square Barrels . We  have gift cards to give away - our own effort to contribute to the restaurant industry - and so much  more in this episode.. Enjoy 

Basalt Friday Luau Give Aways This Week On Radio MoJo Plus; Tom Jones, Chairman of the Hawaii Restaurant Association on the Reality for Restaurants, El Jalisciense - some of the best Mexican Food in Hawaii and

May 06, 2020 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Looking for great Mexican Food ? https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-jalisciense-waipahu Look no further than this little food truck in Waipahu.. Liz Hata from Burgers on Bishop https://www.yelp.com/biz/burgers-on-bishop-honolulu-2joins us to share her most popular dishes (most of them sold out daily) and we're giving away fabulous Hawaiian plates from Basalt in our weekly support of local restaurants.  Enjoy! 

Staying Positively Upbeat - Perhaps some Scrumptious Wines Helped...

April 16, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Today's show is full of positive news; While the Foodbank is facing unprecedented challenges, they have a way of making our donation dollars go a really long way $10 buys 25 meals... https://foodbank.publishpath.com/Default.aspx?shortcut=online-donation&OriginalDomain=www.hawaiifoodbank.org. Pieology Pizzeria https://pieology.com/home is giving back by reducing the price of a thin crust pizza to just $8.08, La Tour Cafe http://latourcafe.com/menu/ takes their favorite dishes online where you...

Tasteful Take Out , Comfort Wines and Restaurant News

April 13, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Despite a rise in the sales of Cheetos and Spaghettio's https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/business/coronavirus-processed-foods.html, we're trying to keep it all about the best of eating, drinking and living in Hawaii.  Christopher Ramelb is on a path to rediscovering budget wines from great producers https://www.instagram.com/masterisksomm/?hl=en and Thomas Obungen shares his latest mom and pop finds https://www.instagram.com/thomasohhh/?hl=en Elmer Guzman offers some amazingly good value f...

Radio MoJo Plus : Keep Calm, Make Face Masks and Carry on Ordering Take Out

April 06, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

In this episode, more from our restaurant friends who are all adapting their menus to suit online ordering, delivery and curbside pick up . Keith Kong, Executive chef of Basalt https://www.basaltwaikiki.com/, joins us with a fabulous offer ( Prime Rib Dinner for $20 less $15 per cent!), Dr Chad Sato https://www.infinitebodyawareness.com/ brings ideas for relieving stress and offers new online consultation and we send kudos to Central Pacific Bank for leading the way in helping our local rest...

The Restaurant Crisis And How To Help

March 29, 2020 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

The most sobering Radio MoJo Plus in these most distressing times. We talk with restaurant owners, Rick Nakashima of Ruby Tuesday, Gyu-Kaku and Rainbow Drive In, and with Dylan Ching, Regional VP for TS Restaurants Oahu and Kauai about how they are adapting their restaurants to move with these incredibly uncertain times. And Ron Mizutani , CEO of Hawaii Foodbank joins us to update everyone on the dire situation at Hawaii Foodbank- and how hoarding and preparing for the worst, has left the sh...

Radio MoJo Plus - Romantic Recommendations

February 27, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Oh, we are so late with getting this one to you .... but nevertheless, it's a lovely episode with lots of advice on cooking and drinking that's timeless , really.. Well, that's my excuse and we're sticking with it.  Donato Loperfido joined us to chat about Italy and its incredible culinary history.  Thomas Obungen of Frolic Hawaii joined us in a discovery of some tiny mom and pops that are perfect for a romantic inexpensive evening, and I bumped into Blake Wallenda of The Flying Wallenda's i...

Hank Adaniya of Hank's Haute Dogs and Christian Self of Bevy Bar and Taco'ako

February 07, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Henry Adaniya has a great restaurant background - and one you might not know guess if you casually pop into Hank's for a dog . Growing up in Chicago, he was at the helm of Trio from 1993 until  2006 , where he  encouraged  wild creativity in top chefs including Grant Achatz of Alinea and Next, American forager phenom Iliana Regan of Elizabeth's and  The Milkweed Inn ;   Food Network Star Gale Gand, Shawn McClain of Sage Las Vegas, and Top Chef contender Dale Levitski of Sinema , Nashville. F...

Radio MoJo Plus.. The SuperBowl

February 01, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Look no further than Radio Mojo Plus for recommendations for the biggest sporting day in the world. Keoni Chang joins us to talk about some of the best snacks ( of course they have them all at Foodland Farms), Chris Ramelb, sommelier extraordinaire recommends some fabulous wines from Greece that should see  you through the hours, and Tim Golden, of Village Bottle Shop and Tasting Room chats about the beers of San Francisco and Kansas City... This is your SuperBowl Sunday headquarters! 

Radio MoJo Plus - Chef Jackie Lau

January 17, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MB

We're having  a conversation with Jackie Lau today about behind the scenes in the kitchen. Jackie is the Culinary Specialist at Sysco Hawaii, bringing her long time knowledge of the food industry to local business. As the Executive Corporate Chef for Roy's Hawaii for 27 years, Chef Jackie is an amazing resource for local restaurateurs.

Smokin' Joe Brown and Thomas Obungen on Texas BBQ and the New Restaurants of 2020

January 10, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

We kicked off the New Year with Smokin' Joe Brown, Pitmaster of Texas 808 BBQ in Hawaii Kai; https://www.tex808.com/ and were joined in studio by Thomas Obungen https://www.instagram.com/thomasohhh/?hl=en to chat about some of the anticipated highlights in the food world , 2020 And minutes after we said we had news of a much anticipated restaurant finally coming to Hawaii, this news broke : https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/01/09/olive-garden-files-permit-build-first-hawaii-location-ala-moa...

The Christmas Spirit(s), and Wines, and Beers....

December 20, 2019 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

Look no further for your last minute gifting . If you're looking for something special for your someone special then we've got the expert advice you need... Chris Ramelb brings us outstanding wines that will make an impression at any of your holiday meals, including locally made Maui Winery's Lokilani Rose ..... https://mauiwine.com/our-wines/lokelani/and Tim Golden  of Village Bottle Shop https://www.villagebeerhawaii.com/  waxes lyrical about some of the Season's best beers. From Samuel Sm...

Chris Ramelb, Sommelier Extraordinaire on Wines for The Holidays

December 19, 2019 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

We're chatting with some fun guys this morning : Thomas Obungen from Frolic Hawaii chats about some of his newest food finds https://www.frolichawaii.com/thomas-obungen and in studio we are joined by Christopher Ramelb . Wine Educator and Sommelier @ Southern Glazers Wines and Spirits  to chat about the best wines for the season. He has some amazing recommendations.  Cheers! 

Radio MoJo Plus Kyle Reutner of Kohana Hawaiian Agricole Rum; Redfish Opening; Senia Christmas

December 17, 2019 15:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

This episode is full of holiday spirit... in the taste of Kohana Hawaiian Agricole Rum. We're chatting with Kyle Reutner about the world's first Koa Wood Finished Rum.. only available at the distillery https://www.kohanarum.com/koa And we chat with Keoni Chang at the opening of Redfish https://www.redfishpoke.com/ the latest project by Foodland,  And Anthony Rush and Jo have a conversation about the flavors of Christmas , including some of the new dishes on the Senia  menu this holiday seaso...

Radio MoJo Plus... Chef Keith Kong of Basalt, Waikiki

December 05, 2019 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Chef Keith Kong, Executive Chef of Basalt, Waikiki, joins us in studio today to chat about Basalt's amazing menu....the popular Waikiki restaurant is located within Duke's Lane and has some very special dishes including  local favorites: Spicy Kampachi Poke House Made Sambal, Rotisserie Duck Empanadas, Pork Belly Buns , New York Strip and an amazing Rib Eye.... A tasty episode for sure. https://www.basaltwaikiki.com/ And Chef Zone's own Chef Matthew Small joins Jo to chat about how to prepar...

Radio MoJo Thanksgiving Prep Day

November 22, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Getting ready for our favorite holiday. We are joined by Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya who shares his recommendations for the big feast and Chuck has some outstanding wines to share, including these beautiful Corsican Wines , featured recently at The Hawaii Food and Wine Festival https://hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com/events/somm-corsican-wine-discoveries. These winemakers, the best in their field, were brought to the islands largely because of Warren Shon, Executive Vice President and GM of ...

Radio Mojo Plus..

November 07, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Radio MoJo Plus ....  a healthy dose of sports thrown in.. This week :  Halloween thoughts where Jo catches out everyone  in studio who started their day by eating candy...  Guests include Ivy Nagayama from Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar .And  Jo chats with the co-owner  of Karai Crab,  Jon Shimotsukasa  as he  and his team is about to open at a brand new location on 1314 S King Street ( the former site of Cafe Sistina). .. Glen Grant Whisky is our whisky of the month .. and there's...

Radio MoJo Plus Eran Ganot and Tadeo Borchardt

October 24, 2019 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

A diverse combination of guests today! Tadeo Borchardt is in town for a winemaker dinner at DK Steakhouse https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camino-wine-dinner-at-dk-steak-house-tickets-74232672923 and he took some time to chat with Jo about his winemaking -and the menu!  And Eran Ganot, Head Basketball Coach at University of HAwaii joins Bobby and Jo to chat about his favorite food memories, life on the road and how he makes sure that eating together, and eating well, is a huge part of UH Basketb...

Radio Mojo Plus RIck Nakashima

October 17, 2019 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

We're talking a little UH sports this morning with our guest, Rick Nakashima, the co owner of Ruby Tuesday, Gyo-Kaku Restaurants, and Rainbow Drive-Inn Kalihi... RIck is a UH alum and a great supporter of local sports, as well as one of the most gregarious and genuine restaurant owners in town! Even UH AD, David Matlin called the show to chat with Rick.  Jo's also talking about Glen Grant whisky, and she's discovered a true gem of a mom and pop restaurant in Ala Moana... not what you'd would...

Radio MoJo Plus - Kelly McGill

October 15, 2019 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

While the Rugby World Cup plays on, and UH Football season continues to leave us on the edge of our seats - we thought Kelly McGill would be the perfect guest. Not only is he a former UH offensive lineman,  Kelly is a formidable part of the Hawaii Rugby League scene in Hawaii , and  a former USA Tomahawk Rugby League player. And just to make the Radio MoJo Plus credentials complete - Kelly is co-owner of Tiki's Grill and Bar in Waikiki : https://www.tikisgrill.com/, where he's proud to shar...

Radio MoJo Plus - Gochi Grill

October 15, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

John Iha, the chef and co owner of Gochi Grill joined Jo in the studio to chat about starting up Gochi and the challenges opening a new restaurant can have.  He shares the most recent menu and Gochi's most popular dish - John's version of meatloaf - seared home made meatloaf served with a truffled mushroom gravy.   Check out Gochi's Reinvented Bento lunches here : https://www.instagram.com/gochigrill/?hl=en And in other Radio MoJo Plus conversation, Bobby offers insight into the Boise dining...

Festa Italiana - Celebrating all things Italian with Chef Donato Loperfido and Zach Dilonno

September 27, 2019 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

This fun episode finds Jo and Bobby in conversation with Italian chef Donato Loperfido, and the co founder of Festa Italiana, Zach Dillono. Want to find the best prosecco in Hawaii? Or buy some of the freshest cleanest Italian wines ? Check out Flavors of Italy's Website here : http://flavorsofitalyhi.com/ And there's more information on the Festa Italiana street festival here  https://www.festaitalianahawaii.com Enjoy ! 

Radio MoJo Plus .. Tim Golden

September 27, 2019 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Tim Golden joins Bobby and Jo to wax lyrical about beer. He shares some of his passion and his favorites in the beer world and chats about Village Bottle Shop and Tasting Room  https://www.villagebeerhawaii.com/ We discuss where to find the best Moon Cakes http://harborvillagecuisine.com/ and let you into one of Hawaii's best kept secrets: https://www.instagram.com/harryshardwareemporium/?hl=en Enjoy! 

Oktoberfest - and Beers for Tailgating

September 12, 2019 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Dave Power, of Southern Glazers Wines and Spirits joins us for a chat about the world's most popular beer festival - Oktoberfest. Dave recommends some great beers in this episode including Hefeweizen's from Ayinger, and a fascinating beer from Tokyo that pairs perfectly with sushi and poke as well as grilled meats! Perfect tailgating beer for Hawaii. For more information on what Bobby and I chatted about, check out the links below : http://www.espnhonolulu.com/ https://www.coedobrewery.co...

Radio MoJo Plus - Glen Grant Whisky

September 11, 2019 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

In this episode, Brand Ambassador for Glen Grant Whisky, Robin Coupar joins Jo and Bobby in studio for an early morning tasting ( just a tiny wee dram) of Glen Grant 11year-old and 15 year-old. The 18 Year Old Glen Grant was recently voted Whisky of the World https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/33830/glen-grant-18-year-old . You can learn more about Glen Grant here https://www.glengrant.com/ and you can join us for more Whisky Tales on Thursday mornings at 9 am on Radio MoJo Plus .  Also in ...

Restaurant Industry Update - King Foods Event @ ChefZone

September 04, 2019 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Honolulu Fish , Wailua Goats, Locally farmed beef ...all kinds of suppliers, growers, producers and farmers gathered at ChefZone a week ago to celebrate King Foods.  Established in Hawaii as a meat distributor in 1975, King Foods  has become a leading multi-line food purveyor to hotels and restaurants throughout the islands and is known for its gourmet products... listen in to hear a selection of interviews with experts in their fields.  And for more information on the gourmet line of produc...

Radio MoJo Plus... UH Football Head Coach Nick Rolovich and 12th Avenue Grill's Rick Lilley

August 30, 2019 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

We are nothing if not diverse. In our new format we have Nick Rolovich talking about how he unwinds after a UH football game, and Rick Lilley, Director of Wine for 12th Avenue Grill with recommendations for poke and other tailgate favorites... Every Thursday 9 am ESPN Honolulu 92.7 FM and 1420 AM 

Radio MoJo PLUS June Jones

August 27, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

We're doing something different for football season - still Radio Mojo, but with a bit of a boost ; Radio MoJo PLUS brings you the best of eating, drinking, and living in Hawaii, with a lot of sports thrown in.  To start off the first show, we invited one of our favorite people to join us in studio - June Jones .  Hope you enjoy this fun hour with Coach Jones - and a little bit about Honolulu Beerworks, Glen Grant Whisky and more....  Radio MoJo PLUS .... tune in to  ESPN HONOLULU 92.7 FM ...

Chef Andrew Le on Food and Inspiration.

August 06, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

A conversation with Chef Andrew Le is one of our favorite things. In this episode, Andrew chats with Jo about his heritage and the inspiration that keeps him moving forward.  They take a culinary path through food memories, unforgettable dishes and the magic that can recreate an experience with a single sip of broth. Andrew also describes, in part, the creative process - that combination of art and culinary skill that comes together to create new dishes.  And, in authentic Pig and the Lady s...

Alex Krause Of Birichino Talks With Jo About a Passion for Wine..

July 22, 2019 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MB

Wine maker partners  Alex Krause and John Locke first met working with the inimitable Randall Grahm at Bonny Doon. No surprise then  that  while their Birichino wines have garnered national and international acclaim,  they have kept a refreshing sense of perspective in an industry that all too often takes itself way too seriously.  Birichino is the Italian word for 'naughty'. After a conversation with Alex you get the impression that 'naughty' is always lurking in the background.  Enjoy!  Jo

Vino's New Dishes Inspired by Travels to Italy

July 14, 2019 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Keith Endo began a love affair with all things Italian more than a decade ago and has taken time to travel to Italy whenever the muse inspires. This summer his travels took him ( and his boss, D K Kodama) on a gourmet journey  to Rome and Naples, discovering restaurants both great and small and furthering his understanding of what makes Italian food so special. Minimalist ingredients and light, effortless 'sauces' have also resulted in new wine pairings courtesy of Master Sommelier Chuck Fu...

Coffee Talk with James Webb

July 14, 2019 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

James Webb owns and operates Ali'i Coffee . He chats about his 'dream of opening a coffee shop' from when he was still in high school.  Passionate about coffee, roasting and the source of beans, James brings an enthusiasm and energy to the industry.  "I think my dad putting coffee in my ice cream when I was about 14 had something to do with it," he says explaining his passion.  https://www.aliicoffee.com/

Kunoa Cattle . In conversation with founder, Bobby Farias

May 26, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MB

Bobby Farias believes that whenever possible, the food eaten in Hawaii should be born, raised, and processed in Hawaii. By nurturing animals naturally on vegetative forages, handling them humanely, and butchering them locally, it's more than just beef that stays in Hawaii. The movement Freas ( a champion roper and third generation cattleman) heads sees a sustainable future for ranchers, for farmers,  and for Hawaii's people. In conversation with Jo,  Bobby shares his passion and vision for K...

Kunoa's Director of Product Bryan Mayer On Grass Fed Beef and How To Cook

May 25, 2019 16:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MB

Bryan Mayer has been at the forefront of the craft butcher movement in the US since his days in Brooklyn. He has been featured in and written for Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Saveur, Esquire, Men's Health, appeared on Tasting Table, Eater, Jezebel, and was a contributing writer for Food Republic. He has  lectured and conducted workshops with the James Beard Foundation  The American Lamb Board, and the Culinary Institute of America, in addition to working with farmers, slaughterhouses, and proce...

Mind Body Awareness Part One

May 10, 2019 21:00 - 7 minutes - 3.39 MB

In this series of short podcasts, Dr Chad Sato explains the Mind-Body Connection and how our pain is related. 

Mind Body Awareness Part Three

May 10, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutes - 5.17 MB

Short informative series on the mind-body connection and how it affects us both mentally and physically. 

Mind Body Awareness Part Two

May 10, 2019 21:00 - 9 minutes - 4.38 MB

A series of short informative interviews on the mind-body connection and how it relates to pain.

Chad Sato on Mind Body Awareness

April 26, 2019 20:00 - 15 minutes - 6.9 MB

Ever find yourself with a pain in your neck, or refer to someone you know as a 'pain in the butt'? You might be surprised to hear that much of what we say has a direct bearing on our health. As we find out more about the Mind Body connection, Dr Chad Sato has been practicing  the empowering forces of network spinal analysis - a gentle form of 'tapping' that has some remarkable results on his patients.Listen here as Chad describes a little of what he does... and check out his website here for...

Radio MoJo Re-Run

April 16, 2019 01:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

In conversation with Sheldon Simeon right before he opened Lineage, and with Dave Power on the eve of a beer dinner at The Pig and The Lady. You'll leave this episode hungry, we promise... 

President and CEO ABC stores, Paul Kosasa , in conversation about humble beginnings and leading edge culinary partnerships.

April 01, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

There's so much more to ABC stores than meets the eye.  In  this episode, Jo talks with President and CEO Paul Kosasa about the transformation from a single store in Waikiki to  more than 70 stores statewide.  Today the group's partnerships include Lineage with  Sheldon Simeon  on Maui and  Basalt restaurant inside Duke's Lane. Impressive growth from humble beginnings and an ongoing journey into the food culture of Hawaii. 

Slug Media on Radio MoJo

March 23, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.1 MB

We spend this episode chatting with Slug Media founders Thomas Obungen and Grant "Chuggy Bear" Shindo. They chat about their food upbringing, favorite places to eat and talk about how Chuggy's Super Secret Supper Club took off. Good food and great conversation. Enjoy!