Kampai Sugai Podcast
112 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWelcome to the Kampai Sugai Podcast! If you're like myself, you want to just pull a chair and relax after a long strenuous day. If you want a podcast where you can just turn your brain off for a bit while listening to some amazing stories from incredible people, this is the podcast for you! When you're ready, grab your go-to drink of choice, get comfortable, plug in your headphones, and chill with the Kampai Squad and I. All we need to do now is raise our glasses and say kampai (cheers in japanese) to a great day. Kampai!
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Muay Thai Coach, Kamanu Ruiz, Talks About Martial Arts Saved His Life From Substance Abuse | KSP 58
February 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBOn today's episode, we have a Muay Thai and MMA coach who has been traveling across the world training with some of the best fighters on Earth. He has experienced many hardships in his life that lead him down a dark path, but today, his life has been redeemed. Please give a warm welcome to Kamanu Ruiz! We talk about Kamanu's journey into martial arts, the "machete story" (it's a good one haha), his experience with substance abuse and depression, being homeless, fighting and training in Thai...
Elijah Kala McShane Shares His Wisdom of Aloha, Hawaii's Sovereignty, Acting, and Much More | KSP 57
February 13, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOn today's episode, we have actor, co-founder to Awakened Aloha, entrepreneur, and social media influencer. He's known as Son of O'ahu on social media. Please give a warm welcome to Elijah Kala McShane! Elijah and I have a great conversation about spirituality, his new venture into acting, the 3 fundamentals of Hawaiian spirituality, the idea of Kaona, thje impact of tourism in Hawaii, local families leaving Hawaii, if Hawaii could be sovereign again, the differences between cultural approp...
My Wife, Kelsey, Talks About Her New Ventures Into Modeling, Directing, and Much More | KSP 56
January 22, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBOn today's episode, we have director, actress, screenwriter, keyboard player, model, my wife and best friend, the Zippy's girl herself, Kelsey Sugai! Kelsey talks about her new ventures as a model, her experience directing a film that she didn't write, her experience with acting in a horror short film, upcoming projects in the future, what she wants to accomplish in her career, and much more! Big BIG thank you to my wife, Kelsey, for always being the best guest on my show! You definitely a...
Star Dahl-Thurston's Transformation From Self-Improvement To Becoming Miss Hawaii America | KSP 55
January 15, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBOn today's episode, we have aspiring film and television producer, founder of her new nonprofit organization, Kahua Kollective, Miss Chinatown Hawaii 2022, and Miss Hawaii America 2023, Star Dahl Thurston! We got to talk to Star about a lot of different topics. Star got to share about her influence that her mom had with her, why she decided to compete in pageants, her physical and mental transformation before competing in pageants, what her life is like after winning Miss Hawaii America, th...
Former HPD, Doug Korenic, talks about his take on the Maui Fires and the Mike Miske case | KSP 54
November 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBOn today's episode, we have former Honolulu Police Department officer turned content creator, Doug Korenic, on the show! On Doug's YouTube channel, he talks extensively about his time as a police officer for HPD, and the lessons he learned from his stories as a police officer. He's well known for his coverage of the Mike Miske cases, and his experience patrolling the Honolulu district. We talk about how Doug got into being a police officer and why, Doug's experience with martial arts, his t...
KSP #54 - Former HPD, Doug Korenic, talks about his take on the Maui Fires and the Mike Miske case
November 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBOn today's episode, we have former Honolulu Police Department officer turned content creator, Doug Korenic, on the show! On Doug's YouTube channel, he talks extensively about his time as a police officer for HPD, and the lessons he learned from his stories as a police officer. He's well known for his coverage of the Mike Miske cases, and his experience patrolling the Honolulu district. We talk about how Doug got into being a police officer and why, Doug's experience with martial arts, his t...
KSP #53 - National Geographic and Award Winning Author, Rita Ariyoshi, Debuts Her Fictional Novel
October 15, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBOn today's episode we have National Geographic and multi-award winning author, Rita Ariyoshi to talk to us about her new book. Rita has been a writer and editor for many publications for over 20 years. She was the founding editor for the Aloha magazine, and worked as the editor for the Hawaiian Airlines inflight magazine. For the National Geographic, she was involved with many articles including writing two books: "Hula is Life: The Story of Halau Hula O Maiki" and "National Geographic Trave...
National Geographic and Award Winning Author, Rita Ariyoshi, Debuts Her Fictional Novel | KSP 53
October 15, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBOn today's episode we have National Geographic and multi-award winning author, Rita Ariyoshi to talk to us about her new book. Rita has been a writer and editor for many publications for over 20 years. She was the founding editor for the Aloha magazine, and worked as the editor for the Hawaiian Airlines inflight magazine. For the National Geographic, she was involved with many articles including writing two books: "Hula is Life: The Story of Halau Hula O Maiki" and "National Geographic Trave...
KSP #52 - Decade of The Dead Co-Director, Fairai Richmond, Talks About How Films Saved His Life
October 09, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours - 96.3 MBOn today's show, we have a returning guest. On our previous episode with this guest, we talked about his proof of concept film, Higher, which was becoming popular during a time where Hawaii movies needed more representation. Since then, he has been actively involved in creating short films, music videos, commercials, and supporting more of the film industry in Hawaii. He now works for Sight and Sound Productions, and is here today to talk about his first upcoming feature film, Decade of the ...
Decade of The Dead Co-Director, Fairai Richmond, Talks About How Films Saved His Life | KSP 52
October 09, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours - 96.3 MBOn today's show, we have a returning guest. On our previous episode with this guest, we talked about his proof of concept film, Higher, which was becoming popular during a time where Hawaii movies needed more representation. Since then, he has been actively involved in creating short films, music videos, commercials, and supporting more of the film industry in Hawaii. He now works for Sight and Sound Productions, and is here today to talk about his first upcoming feature film, Decade of the ...
Amber Durante Explores New Ventures After Battling Years of Depression | KSP 51
September 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBOn today's show, we have one of my childhood friends. We went to the same elementary school and middle school, but in high school, we went down different paths. Fast forward to today, and we've reconnected as content creators with different platforms. This was a very interesting episode for me to hear the journey that Amber has gone through to get to this point in her life. Please join me in welcoming, mental health advocate and travel influencer, Amber Durante! We talk about Amber's journe...
KSP #51 - Amber Durante Explores New Ventures After Battling Years of Depression
September 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBOn today's show, we have one of my childhood friends. We went to the same elementary school and middle school, but in high school, we went down different paths. Fast forward to today, and we've reconnected as content creators with different platforms. This was a very interesting episode for me to hear the journey that Amber has gone through to get to this point in her life. Please join me in welcoming, mental health advocate and travel influencer, Amber Durante! We talk about Amber's journe...
KSP #50 - Jon Barnard Talks About His Return To Fighting
September 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBToday, we have a longtime MMA fighter and MMA coach, who has trained with some of the best in the world including Max Holloway and Cain Valesquez. He has recently made his longtime return to fighting coming off his wins in BKFC and internationally in BYB Extreme Fighting Series. Please give a warm welcome to BYB fighter, Jon "Untameable" Barnard. We talked about Jon's long awaited return to fighting, why Jon got into fighting, how he handles fighting through injuries, why the UFC can't host...
Jon Barnard Talks About His Return To Fighting | KSP 50
September 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBToday, we have a longtime MMA fighter and MMA coach, who has trained with some of the best in the world including Max Holloway and Cain Valesquez. He has recently made his longtime return to fighting coming off his wins in BKFC and internationally in BYB Extreme Fighting Series. Please give a warm welcome to BYB fighter, Jon "Untameable" Barnard. We talked about Jon's long awaited return to fighting, why Jon got into fighting, how he handles fighting through injuries, why the UFC can't host...
KSP #49 - Ikaikaloha And I Discuss About Captain Cooke Being An Alien
August 28, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBWe got a special episode for you guys today. We teeter on the line between being real and getting canceled. I think that's what makes for the best conversations, because there's always something to learn from people's perspectives. This braddah is one of the realest guys I know for sure. Please give a round of applause to streamer, podcaster, content creator, entrepreneur, and lo'i kalo owner, Ikaikaloha! We talk about some great topics that people can discuss. We talk about how he got into...
KSP #48 - Mr. Coconut Wants to Remain a Myth
August 21, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBOn today's episode, I have local actor, content creator, comedian, and one of the co-founders of The Polyverse series. Please give a warm welcome to Esera Tuaolo aka Mr. Coconut! Esera has been actively creating content for a while creating original comedy skits at first, but has expanded into creating action sequences and adding more depth into his content. His videos are well-known amongst the Hawaii community, but his social media accounts remain hidden among the community. That is why he...
KSP #47 - Ioane Keehu's Episode is Two Years in the Making
July 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBOn today's episode, I have one of my good friends and fellow podcasters! Recently, he's been pursuing his new side hustle into videography work ranging from funerals, corporate commercials, and other jobs. Please welcome, owner of Hawaii Real Studios, Ioane Keehu. We literally talk about hockey, Star Wars, podcasting, and videography the whole episode haha! This was a good episode though for people who want to get into podcasting, because Ioane has had some amazing guests on his platform an...
KSP #46 - The Many Hats and Multiple Personalities of J.Lyn
July 05, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBToday, I'm excited to have on a SUPER talented musician. She's multifaceted in many different ways, and juggles around a lot of different roles. In my mind, she's a chameleon that blends in and adapts to many situations. I have great respect for her as a musician, but also as a friend. Please give a warm welcome to songwriter and singer, the amazing J.Lyn! There were a lot of topics we covered today. We talked about how J.Lyn began her music journey, her transition into now being a full-t...
KSP #45 - Mistah Chante Talks About Being Nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano Award
June 27, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBOn today's episode, we have recording artist and Na Hoku Hanohano 2023 nominee, Mistah Chante, on the podcast! Mistah Chante grew up playing the ukulele before transitioning to playing on the keyboard. He would join his family in jam sessions when he was young, which introduced him to the music world. It wasn't until he went to the Mele Program where things shifted for him, and he really wanted to pursue music as a career. Fast forward to today, Mistah Chante is nominated for a Na Hoku Hanoh...
KSP #44 - Planet Hoops and I talk about the NBA Playoffs
June 23, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBToday we have a local clothing brand in Hawaii. This company was founded in 2019 in the hopes that the love of basketball could be conveyed to others through their brand. They started a clothing brand, and have hosted basketball events in Hawaii. As basketball becomes even more of an international sport, it's amazing to see the influence it has in Hawaii and the rest of the world. Please join me in welcoming, Mark Daguio and Van Hugh from Planet Hoops! We talk about how Planet Hoops began, ...
KSP #43 - Billy V Talks About Making Happy Memories
May 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBToday we have a pioneer in local Hawaii radio broadcasting. He is the former morning radio personality on Hawaiian 105 KINE, and former program director and morning show on KCCN FM 100. He is currently the weekend weather anchor and entertainment reporter for Hawai'i New Now. He's also the Game Day Activities Coordinator for all of UH Athletics. He's hosted big events in Hawai'i such as the Merrie Monarch, the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, and the Miss Hawai'i Scholarship Pageant. Please welcome,...
KSP #42 - Aolani Silva Talks About How the Tides Are Changing in Her Music Career
May 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBOn today's show we have Miss American Scholar 2022, 2019 Browns Bags to Stardom Overall Champion, 2014 Grand Champion for KZOO Radio AM 1210, and super amazing awesome singer, Aolani Silva! Aolani recently graduated from high school last year, and has been really pushing her music career. Recently, she released her first single called Tides, and is in the process of making her first album. I was able to hear some of her new music. I unfortunately can't share anything about it, but I'll say i...
KSP #41 - Marie Basilio and Jenny Perreira in the Wildest Podcast Thus Far
May 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBToday's podcast is one that I'll definitely remember as one of the craziest and funniest episode I've ever had! Originally, I met Marie and Jenny online on Instagram. Later on, I met them at a photoshoot that was with the company my wife works for, and I'm happy to say, they are the same offline as they are online. I consider them both great friends, and I'm happy to have them on this crazy episode. Please join me in welcoming, beautiful models, social media influencers, and promoters, Marie...
KSP #40 - Kanako Lorenzana Strives to Popularize Zero-Waste Fashion in Hawaii
April 12, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBOn today's episode, we have a special guest. I deeply respect this individual, and I haven't known this person for awhile, but they kind of feel like a distant family member. She is a fashion designer that specializes in zero-waste fashion, and wants to popularize zero-waste fashion in Hawaii. She is also a social media influencer and a model. I'm pleased to introduce Style.leaf herself, Kanako Lorenzana! We speak about about two many topics on this episode. We talk about how Kanako got int...
KSP #39 - Thaddeus Park Talks About How The Hawaii Club Scene Has Changed
April 04, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBWe have an awesome guest on today's show today! He's a long time club promotor in Hawaii with the Artist Groove Network. He's the host for the Above The Bridge Podcast. There's a lot of titles for Thad, but hist most important title is being a dad. He talks about that balance of being a dad, and being a club/event promoter as balancing that lifestyle can be challenging. Please give a warm welcome to a fellow podcaster and club promotor, Thaddeus Park! We talk about the club scene today and ...
KSP #38 - James "Main Man" Mane wants that Special K
March 22, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBOn today's episode, we have a comedian who's been in the Hawaii comedy scene for awhile now. He's the first Samoan to do stand-up comedy on American television on FNX's First Nations Comedy Experience. He's performed all over the United States, and has opened for comedians such as Dave Chapelle, Wanda Sykes, Bert Kreischer, Jimmy O Yang, and much more. He's also an actor acting in Decker, Deck of Cards, Legacy, and other projects. He recently did his first sold-out show at the Blue Note in W...
KSP #37 - Kevin Aoki's Tips on How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
March 13, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBOn today's episode, we have someone who has built a restaurant empire here in Hawaii and in various places around the world. Please join me in welcoming successful restauranteur, and CEO and president of Aoki Group, Kevin Aoki! Kevin is the oldest son out of his seven brothers and sisters. Growing up, their father, Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki, was the founder of the famous restaurant chain, Benihana. Rocky's children all were involved in the restaurant business at some point, however, Kevin was the...
KSP #36 - Brittni Friedlander is the Queen of All Trades
March 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBOn today's episode, we have someone who were many hats. She's a pageant queen, a teacher, a jewelry maker, an author for her new children's book, "Puff Saves Paradise," an entrepreneur, and she wears too many hats for me to list out in one post. That's why she's the Queen of all trades, master of none. She might just get into the hat business after this podcast haha. Please welcome to the show, Miss Philippines Hawaii 2022, Brittni Friedlander! We had a lot to talk about as you can see from...
KSP #35 - How Wrestling Changed Dallas Collier's Life Around
February 19, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWe have a really special guest for today's episode! This man is a former Iowa State University and St. Cloud State University Wrestler, which are both schools with prestigious wrestling programs. He's also a big time entrepreneur owning 6 companies, and is the current director of Marketing for an up and coming social media application called SoMee Social. A lot has been done in this guest's life, but he definitely didn't start that way. He talks about how watching a state wrestling match cha...
KSP #34 - Fish N' Grillz and The Legendary Mahu Fish
February 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis may be the episode we get canceled, but at least we had a good time on the podcast. Today's episode is definitely one of the crazier episodes, and it features two guys that definitely deserve the spotlight. We have a couple of local Hawaii divers that set out to educate others on catching different species of fish, and showing us ways on how to prepare and cook those fish. They started their YouTube channel with the goal of showing others that some "trash fish" are better than what norm...
KSP #33 - David Cunningham, Jason Scott Lee, & Lindsay Watson talk about The Wind and The Reckoning
January 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBToday's podcast is a monumental one for me! The Wind and The Reckoning was one of those iconic movies for me that could change the landscape of the film industry. When I first saw it, I was blown away by the performances of the actors, the amazing writing, the deeply moving story, and the artistic direction of this movie. Also, to see a mainstream film that was primarily spoken in Hawaiian, was very unheard of. The Wind and The Reckoning was a groundbreaking movie, and this was a ground-brea...
KSP #32 - Chachie Abara Speak Out On Advocacy to Filipino Culture and Mental Wellness
January 11, 2023 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBHappy New Year everyone! For my last guest for 2022 that would be ringing in the new year, I had to get someone I respect a lot. I was recently a guest on her podcast, KasamahanCo Podcast where her guests share about their Filipino heritage journey. Today's guest comes on my show today to talk about her Filipino journey and much more. On today's show, we have founder of Kasamahan Co., Author of Nasudi's Surprising Adventure (formerly called Nasirig's Great Adventure), and culture advocate, C...
KSP #31 - Jason Quinn Gets Real About Hawaii's Dark Past in His New Book, Conrete Jungle
December 15, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBHappy holidays everyone! We have phenomenal actor and author of the new book/audiobook called Concrete Rainbow, Jason Quinn, on the show today. Jason has acted in many productions such as NCIS Hawaii, Marvel's Inhumans, Last Resort, Hawaii Five-0, Waikiki: The Film, and much more. Jason has also acted in many theatre productions as well. Jason comes on the show today to share his new book, Concrete Jungle, which is a fictional story that follows the main character, Byron, on his journey thro...
KSP #30 - Comedian Reese Paul Talks About the Ups and Downs of Being a Comedian
December 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBOn today's episode we have one of my classmates on the show. We have local Hawaii comedian and podcaster, Reese Paul, who's here to talk to us about being a comedian. I've known Reese for a number of years, and I never expected him to be a comedian, but I'm glad he's here to talk to us about he's gotten to this point. He's been on the local circuit performing at various gigs, and is in the process of organizing his own gigs in Kailua with other local comedians. We talk about Reese's career ...
KSP #29 - Reina Bonta, Director, Writer, and Producer For The Award Winning Short Film, "Lahi"
November 02, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBOn today's episode we have director, writer, photographer, and producer, Reina Bonta, who's here to talk to us about her new short film called, "Lahi." Reina has been on a big media tour promoting her new short film, and has been showcasing "Lahi" to multiple film festivals across the United States. Aside from her life in the film industry, she has been training with the Philippines Women's National Soccer Team in preparation for the 2023 World Cup. Reina has accomplished a lot in her young ...
KSP #28 - Zac Sweat, Certified Life Coach and Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist
October 17, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBOn today's show we have returning guest, Zac Sweat on the show today. Zac Sweat is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, writer, business owner, podcaster, motivational speaker, and a certified awesome individual! On our first episode, Zac was getting ready to visit family in the mainland, however, that trip turned into a new adventure that set Zac on a whole new path. Zac has an incredible story and loves sharing it with others in the hopes that people are encour...
Dark Paradise Podcast Ep. 2: Ka'anoi Kipapa - The Foster Child's Breaking Point
October 13, 2022 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOn today's episode, we go over the case of Ka'anoi Kipapa. Ka'anoi Kipapa, a foster child adopted by Kurt and Jolyn Kipapa, was convicted of second degree murder to the death of Jolyn Kipapa. Ka'anoi would later be charged with manslaughter, but sentenced to only eight years in jail. The crime was clear in this case, however, different perspectives of Jolyn and Kurt tell a much deeper story as to why Ka'anoi committed this crime. Find out on today's episode more about Ka'anoi's crime, and yo...
KSP #27 - Daniel Rich, Hawaii State Director for FCA Hawaii
September 28, 2022 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBOn today's episode we have Hawaii State Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hawaii, Daniel Rich, to talk about FCA's first outreach event called Fields Of Faith happening on October 2nd, 2022 featuring Olympic Gold medalist, Bryan Clay. Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an outreach group that desires to connect with Jesus and with people through their love of sports. As someone who has attended FCA back when I was in high school, FCA helped me to connect with others and create f...
PILOT EPISODE - Dark Paradise Podcast Ep. 1: Orlando Ganal Sr. - The Broken Lover
August 28, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBHey everyone! I'm super excited to show you guys a pilot episode for a crime podcast I've been wanting to try out for over two years called The Dark Paradise Podcast! These episodes will center around Hawaii crimes or cases that involve vacation spots. In this crime podcast, I'll do a brief analysis of the case, and discuss some notes in between some sections where I'll try to breakdown what is going on. At the end, I'll give an analysis of what I think could have been prevented or lessons t...
PILOT EPISODE - The Dark Paradise Podcast: Orlando Ganal Sr. - The Broken Lover
August 28, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBHey everyone! I'm super excited to show you guys a pilot episode for a crime podcast I've been wanting to try out for over two years called The Dark Paradise Podcast! These episodes will center around Hawaii crimes or cases that involve vacation spots. In this crime podcast, I'll do a brief analysis of the case, and discuss some notes in between some sections where I'll try to breakdown what is going on. At the end, I'll give an analysis of what I think could have been prevented or lessons t...
KSP #26 - E.J. Wedge and Patty Lee, The Team From Ocean Black Talk About Their Upcoming Series
August 24, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBWe have E.J. Wedge, Creator of the Ocean Black animated series, and the voice of the main actress for Ocean Black and marketing consultant, Patty Lee, on today's show. Ocean Black is an entirely new animated series, created by E.J. wedge, that is currently under development. They recently had a panel at ComicCon showcasing a new trailer for the Ocean Black series, and want to talk about their experience creating the Ocean Black series today. We talk about how Ocean Black was created, some o...
KSP #25 - Republican U.S. Senator Candidate for Hawaii and CEO of PM-ProLearn, Tim Dalhouse
August 10, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBOn today's show, we have Former Marine, CEO and Founder of PM-ProLearn, and a Republican candidate for U.S. for Hawaii, Tim Dalhouse. Tim is a former Master Gunnery Sergeant (E9) that retired back in 2009. After that he worked is a Project Manager for government contracting companies, and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. In 2017, he decided to open his own business called PM-ProLearn, which helps other to earn a certification in Project Management. Tim has brought his expertise from Proj...
KSP #24 - Founder and CEO of Shop Kolohe, Rose Wong, Shares How To Become A Successful Entrepreneur
August 05, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBOn today's episode we have the founder and CEO of Kolohe Jewelry, Rose Wong. Rose is a successful entrepreneur that continues to thrive in Hawaii with innovative ideas. Shop Kolohe is a unique business where they specialize as a jewelry bar where they are able to create customized jewelry for each customer on-the-spot. Let's listen to Rose's story, and how she was able to create her business at a young age to a successful business including opening two stores in Waikiki. We talk about how R...
KSP #23 - Talk Story Q&A with The 2022 Republican Candidates for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
July 25, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBOn today's episode, we have Seaula Tupa'i Jr., Rob Burns, and Tae Kim, the republican candidates for the lieutenant governor position, on the show today to do a Talk Story Q&A session. This Q&A consisted of long form questions, and a few community questions, however, the format of this forum is entirely different than the usual debates and forums you normally see. Please share with your community, and please register to vote in this upcoming 2022 election! Mahalo to Seaula Tupa'i Jr., Rob Bu...
KSP #22 - Activist and Business Owner, Jessica Caiazzo, runs for Hawaii State Rep. District 20
July 20, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOn today's episode, we have Republican Hawaii state representative candidate for district 20, Jessica Caiazzo on the show. Jessica a.k.a Priya is an activist, massage therapist, and business owner, who decided to run for government, because she has been striving to fix the issues in Hawaii for awhile. She is someone who believes that problems should be handled by if you "see something, do something." Well she's seen the issues in her community and now she is doing something about it. We talk...
KSP #21 - Retired Coast Guard and Father of 3 children, Kaleo Nakoa, runs for Honolulu City Counsel
July 13, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBOn today's episode, we have Kaleo Nakoa on the show, who is running for Honolulu City Counsel District 4. Kaleo is retired from the Coast Guard and a father of three children, who are part of his campaign team. Kaleo was inspired to run for government due to the current administration's responses to mismanagement decisions including how the administration is handling Covid-19. Kaleo has come on the show to tell his story, and why he feels he is the right man for the job. We talk about a lot ...
KSP #20 - UFC Legend, BJ Penn, Goes From Retiring from MMA to Running For Governor of Hawaii
July 05, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBWe have an incredible episode for you guys today! We have UFC legend, and 2022 Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii, BJ Penn on the podcast today! BJ Penn has been on a media tear promoting his campaign, and he's come on the show today to talk about why he believes that he's the right candidate to lead Hawaii into positive change. Hawaii has gone through a lot of changes in which the majority of the public is upset about, and BJ plans to right those wrongs if elected as governor of Ha...
KSP #19 - Expert Hawaii Realtor, Doug Ward, Talks About What You Should Know About Buying a House
July 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBOn today's episode, we have a returning guest and a veteran Hawaii realtor, Doug Ward, to talk to us about his experience as a Hawaii realtor. Doug used to dual purpose between selling life insurance and being a realtor. Now he's full-time as a Hawaii realtor, and has started his own real estate team. Doug has an immense amount of experience in real estate, and has come on the show today to share his knowledge to potential Hawaii homeowners and Hawaii realtors. We also talk about, how to be ...
KSP #18 - Candidate and Thor look-alike, Shawn Richey, Believes That We Can Do Better
June 22, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBOn today's episode, we have a veteran and House of Representative for District 49 candidate, Shawn Richey, on the show today. Shawn is born and raised here on Oahu, and just like a lot of locals now, he's seen the changes happening in Hawaii. He's running for government, because he believes that the government can do better about reconnecting with the people. He also looks like Thor, so he already has the look down. He believes in change, but he believes that figuring out those changes with ...
KSP #17 - Hi'ilawe Kay aka LAVA, is Bringing Back the Summer Vibes
June 14, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBOn today's episode, we have up and coming musician and longtime friend of mine, Hi'ilawe Kay aka LAVA, on the show today. Hi'ilawe just dropped his new single, Summer Vibes, and he also brought loco mocos on the set as part of his new single. We get into a lot of different topics on this podcast as we discover more about Hi'ilawe's up bringing and his future as a solo artist. We talk about LAVA's upbringing as a musician, playing with Sons of Yeshua, his future as a recording artist, music t...