Kampai Sugai Podcast: Recent Episodes
Gaven Sugai
Welcome 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!
Today we have professional astrologer, award-winning author, and speaker based in Hawaii. She's the host of a new show called Following Journeys, which is premiering on October 21, 2024. Please welcome the amazing, Alice Inoue!
With a passion for helping people understand themselves and their life paths through astrology, she has built a reputation for her insightful readings and workshops. Alice has a unique ability to blend spiritual guidance with practical advice, making her a sought-after resource for personal growth and transformation.
In addition to her astrology practice, Alice is known for her engaging writing and has contributed articles to various publications, sharing her knowledge on astrology, personal development, and wellness. She often emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness, encouraging individuals to embrace their true selves.
Through her work, Alice inspires many to explore the connections between their astrological charts and their life experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of their journeys. Her holistic approach combines the wisdom of astrology with a focus on emotional and spiritual well-being, making her a beloved figure in the field.
Today we talk about Alice's new show, Following Journeys, Alice reads my astrological chart, how Alice got into astrology, we talk in-depth about the intricacies of astrology, Alice blows my mind about my astrological reading, and much more.
Mahalo to Alice for being an awesome guest on my podcast! I'm extremely blessed to have you on the show! Subscribe to Alice's new show and follow Alice on all her social media platforms.
Alice Inoue's IG: @AliceInoue @alice_inoue
Following Journeys' IG: @followingjourneys
Following Journeys Youtube: @FollowingJourneys
Alice Inoue's Website: https://aliceinoue.com
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustration
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On today's awesome episode, we have former NBA player and part owner of Tequila Comisario, Rick Darnell, and local marketing manager for Tequila Comisario, Carl Maybin, on the show today!
We talk about how Rick got involved with owning Tequila Comisario, the differences with marketing alcohol versus another product, we razz uncle Carl about his love for the Oakland Raiders, charity work that Rick is involved with, how different the game of basketball is today, and much more!
HUGE mahalo to Uncle Rick and Uncle Carl for being awesome guest on the podcast today! Follow and check out the links below for Tequila Comisario:
IG: tequila_comisario
Tequila Comisario Website: https://tequilacomisario.com
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustration
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 Thailand, his goal to be a Physician's Associate, his non-profit called Humanitis International, and much more!
Huge mahalo to Kamanu for being an awesome guest on my podcast! Good luck on being a Physician's Associate and I look forward to future matches you have in the future!
Follow Kamanu on multiple platforms:
IG: @kamanuthai
Warhammer IG: @warhammermma
Humanitis International IG: @humanitasintl
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustration
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 appropriation versus cultural appreciation, and much more.
HUGE mahalo to Elijah for being an awesome guest on today's episode! Super happy for your success, and I'm exited to hear what God has in store for you in the future!
Follow him on multiple platforms:
IG:@sonofoahu
TikTok: @sonofoahu
Awakened Aloha WebSite: https://www.awakenedaloha.org
Linktree: linktr.ee/awakenedalohaglobal
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 are my favorite guest on the show now and forever! Stay tuned for new upcoming projects from her this year!
Follow her on multiple platforms:
IG: @jedi_sugai
Production Company: @worldbuildingproductions
More info about her: bio.site/Azhujv
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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, the benefits of liquid chlorophyll, and much more.
HUGE mahalo to Star for being an awesome guest on today's show! Star did great at Miss America this year, and we're all really proud of her! Great job Star, and good luck on completing your year as Miss Hawaii America 2023!
Follow Star on multiple platforms:
IG: @stardahlthurston
Kahua Kollective IG: @kahuakollective
WebSite: https://stardahlthurston.com/
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 take on the Maui fires and how it was handled, Doug's opinion on the Mike Miske situation and where it's going, and much more. HUGE mahalo to Doug for being an awesome guest on the podcast!
For more information about Doug, check out his social media and links below:
IG: @dougkorenic
TikTok: @dougkorenic @dougkorenic
YouTube: @dougkorenic
WebSite: https://dougkorenic.com
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 Traveler:" Hawaii. She has written many non-fiction publications, but now she's ready to make her debut featuring her first fiction publication called, "Lion's Way."
We talk about the inspiration into writing Lion's Way, what inspired her to go into journalistic writing, authors who inspired her, how she got involved with National Geographic, what made her go into fictional writing now in her career, what she has learned from learning many different cultures, and much more.
HUGE mahalo to Rita for being an awesome guest on my podcast! Also big mahalo to Kenny Simmons for setting up this interview.
For more information on Rita, check out the links below:
Website: https://ritaariyoshi.weebly.com
Savant Publication: Rita Ariyoshi: https://www.savantbooksandpublications.com/ariyoshi-rita.php
Lion's Way on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lions-Way-Rita-Ariyoshi/dp/173764312X/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=j6dBl&content-id=amzn1.sym.579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_p=579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_r=130-2869609-5276620&pd_rd_wg=A1ttG&pd_rd_r=f6ee4cfd-54b2-4323-9e69-78ad61b4ad2f&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 Dead, in which he co-directed. Please join me in welcoming, actor, producer, director and storyteller, Fairai Richmond!
We talk about Fairai's love for films, the process of making Decade of the Dead, what he has learned as a filmmaker, his experience directing a film in which his family was acting and actively a part of, how important it is to encourage the filmmakers in Hawaii to continue creating, and much more. HUGE mahalo to Fairai for being an amazing guest on the show!
If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe to the Kampai Sugai Podcast.
Follow Fairai on various platforms:
IG: @fbrfilms
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3052790/
Decade of the Dead website: https://www.deadseasonfilm.com
KHON 2 Spotlight: https://www.khon2.com/living-808/decade-of-the-dead-a-hawaii-zombie-film/
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 journey through depression, her advocacy towards domestic violence, how she uses her platform today to encourage others, her experience on Maui, her plans for her platform, her love for traveling, and much more! HUGE mahalo to my friend Amber for being an awesome guest on my podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe to the Kampai Sugai Podcast.
Follow Amber on various platforms:
IG: @_aambam
TikTok: @aaambam
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
Today, 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 any events in Hawaii, why he moved away from Hawaii, and much more.
HUGE Mahalo to Jon for being an awesome guest on the podcast today! Also, please share your support to Jon as prepares for his next upcoming fight in BYB Extreme Fighting Series on October 21, 2023.
For more information on Jon Barnard:
Jon Barnard IG: @untameable61
Jon Barnard YouTube: @jonbd61
Jon "Untameable" Barnard vs. Gareth Van Hoof: https://youtu.be/ShYP3VgcFU4?feature=shared
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
We 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 streaming, what inspired his branding, his new venture as a podcaster, Captain Cooke being an alien to Hawaiians, how society is too soft today, how American history can be seen as biased, and much more.
HUGE mahalo to Ikaika for being an awesome guest on my podcast! For more information on Ikaika, follow his links below:
IG: @ikaikaloha
TikTok: @ikaikaloha239
YouTube: @ikaikaloha
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ikaikaloha
Kick: https://kick.com/ikaikaloha
Website: https://ikaikaloha.com
Tales From the Taro Patch: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iTOI9HSeBZgmk7KiKLoSF?si=2ebe0595a79d4d0a
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 is considered a myth. Today, he comes out of hiding to be a guest on my show!
We talk about how Mr. Coconut got into content creating, where he learned how to expand his knowledge on editing, directing commercials, why people can't match his voice to his look, what adult Disney movies would look like, and much more! HUGE mahalo to Esera for being an awesome guest on my show today!
If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe for more updates! Follow Mr. Coconut on his social media below:
Mr. Coconut IG: @mr.coconut
Mr. Coconut TikTok: @mr__coconut__
Polyverse IG: @thepolyverse
Polyverse TikTok: @thepolyverse
Polyverse YouTube Channel: @ThePolyverseProductions
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 and in my eyes, one of the OG podcasters in Hawaii. Also if you're a Star Wars fan, maybe you can chime into our discussion in the comment section.
HUGE mahalo to Ioane for being an awesome guest on today's show! Message Ioane if you would like some video work done for your establishment, party, or any other occasion. Io does a fantastic job, and you'll get excellent service from him!
If you guys would like to check out his YouTube channel, website, or any of his links will be found down below:
Hawaii Real Studios IG: @hawaii.real.studios
Hawaii Real Studios Website: https://hawaiirealstudios.com
Hawaii Real Studios YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7tY070Uxll668b5lWnsdwA
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
Today, 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-time musician, co-writing songs with Kennedy Taylor and the Electric Pancakes and Miiinasan, how Eli Mac helped J.Lyn come up with her stage name, Fuzzy Scarlet (of course), and much more. This was such an honor and privilege to have J.Lyn over to talk story.
HUGE mahalo to J.Lyn for being an incredible guest on today's episode! Please, please, please check out J.Lyn on all streaming platforms, and go ahead and check out her new single with Jayde called Angel Girl!
Links you GOTTA check out:
J.Lyn's IG: @j.lynmusic
J.Lyn's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@j.lynmusic1710
Angel Girl by J.Lyn ft. Jayde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8AF73sx6WA
Fuzzy Scarlet's IG cuz she'll get mad if I don't put it: @FuzzyScarlet
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 five Na Hoku Hanohano Awards for his hit song, "Next to You," and his new EP Ready. He is also nominated for the "Most Promising Artist" award since becoming a solo artist.
We talk about his reaction to being nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano Award, his time in the Mele Program, the meaning behind his EP Ready, his recent tour, which artists inspired him, how we got the name Mistah Chante, and much more. MAHALO NUI to Mistah Chante for being an awesome guest on today's episode! Also, good luck to you on hopefully winning a Na Hoku Hanohano Award this weekend!
If you enjoyed this episode please, like, comment, and subscribe to the channel! Also, check out Chante's music streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms.
For more information on Mistah Chante, check out the links below:
Chante's IG: @mistahchante
Chante's Website: https://www.chanteofficial.com
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
Today 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, the inspiration behind the merch designs, our top 5 basketball players, if Jimmy Butler is considered a top 10 basketball player in the NBA right now, Kobe Bryant's influence, and much more. These guys are some of then most genuinely nice people I've met, and they have some incredible merch designs. Seriously checkout their merch when you have a chance!
MAHALO NUI LOA to Mark and Van for being awesome guests on today's show! It was a pleasure having you guys over, and you guys are always welcomed back.
For more information on Planet Hoops, check out the links below:
Planet Hoops IG: @planethoopshawaii
Planet Hoops website: plnaethoopshawaii.com
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
Today 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, the host of Billy V Live, and professional emcee, Billy V!
We talk about how Bill got started in radio broadcasting, emceeing for the Rainbow Classic collegiate basketball tournament in 1999, memories of the Birthday Bash, how he became part of the Hawai'i News Now sunrise team, emceeing big events such as the Merrie Monarch, his commencement speech to Mid Pacific Institute, and much more. This was one of my favorite episodes to record, and I was truly honored to be able to talk story with THE Billy V!
MAHALO NUI LOA to Billy V for being a wonderful guest on today's show! I had so much fun! Also, thank you to Tracy Larrua from Poi Planet for setting up today's interview. You're the best, Tracy!
For more information on Billy V, check out the links below:
Billy V's official website: https://www.billyv.net
Billy V's IG: @billyv808
Billy V's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/billyv
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 it's REALLY good!
We had a great episode today and talked about so many different topics from Aolani's life. We talked about the meaning behind writing Tides, Aolani's experience graduating as a homeschooler, the experience in the CLH Music Immersive Program, the two restaurants that were named after her, what's in-store for Aolani's music career, and much more!
MAHALO NUI to Aolani and Aunty Pamela (Aolani's mom) for the opportunity to talk story with all of us on my show! For more information on Aolani check out the links below:
Aolani Silva's IG: @aloha.aolani
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXWE8U-exXD81qMVXIBPlFA
Links: https://linktr.ee/aolanisilva
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
Today'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 Basilio and Jenny Perreira!
We talk about social media marketing, acting in shows and movies, ghost stories, modeling, what it means to be a Bourbon B*tch, Marie's relationship coaching, and much more.
MAHALO NUI LOA to Marie and Jenny for being guests on my podcast! Thank you both for being great friends of mine, and you both are always welcome to come back on! Follow them on their social media platforms below:
Marie Basilio's IG: @marie_ms.tsunami
Jenny Pereira's IG: @neko.waifu_
Marie's Relationship Coach IG: @realushawaii
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 into fashion, how our parents influenced our creative careers, how thrifting became popular again, which fashion brands promote fast fashion, the government's influence on business owners, and much more. This was an episode I've been wanting to do for a while now, and I'm glad to share this talk story session with all of you!
Mahalo nui to Kanako for being a guest on my podcast! It was such a huge honor to have you on the show! Please everyone, if you haven't done so, follow and support Kanako on her various platforms.
Follow Kanako: @style.leaf
Follow Mino Hawaii: @minohawaii
Mino Hawaii's website: https://minohawaii.com
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
We 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 how it changed over the years, being a dad and a club promotor, how he got involved with Artist Groove Network, being a black belt in taekwondo, his friendship with DJ Papa Boy, expanding his podcast, how society experiences events today versus the past, and much more. This was such a great podcast as we could really dive into past and current Hawaii.
HUGE mahalo to my friend and fellow podcaster Thaddeus Park! Subscribe to his YouTube page and follow him on all social media platforms!
Follow Thad on IG: @thaddydaddyhi
Follow the Above The Bridge Podcast IG: @abovethebridgepodcast
Follow Artist Groove Network IG: @artistgroovenetwork
Subscribe to the Above The Bridge Podcaston Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 Waikiki. Please give a warm welcome to Mr. James "Main Man" Man!
We got to pick James' brain about comedy and what it means to be a stand-up comedian in today's age. We also got to talk about how James finds new material, how weight loss has helped his career, how he deals with rough crowds, co-hosting on Andy Bumatai's podcast, The Daily Pidgin Podcast, his tips on being a stand-up comedian, and much more. This was a fun episode to record and James is such a fun guy to be around!
HUGE mahalo to James for being a great guest on the show today! If you liked this video, please like comment and subscribe for future episodes. Follow James on social media and check out his website below:
James Mane's IG: @comedianjamesmane
James Mane's Website: https://comedianjamesmane.com/
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 one who carried on the tradition to becoming a restauranteur. Kevin now has established his own success as a restauranteur with restaurants such as 1938 Indochine, Herringbone Waikiki, Aoki Teppanyaki, and the very popular restaurant chain, Doraku Sushi and Izakaya.
We were able to talk a lot about Kevin's life as an entrepreneur and how others can learn from his success. We got to talk about how Kevin got involved in the restaurant business, how Kevin was able to succeed as an entrepreneur after his father's passing, how he was able to bounce back from Doraku Kapolei's unfortunate delay, his love for repurposing materials into the architecture in his current restaurants, his tips on how to become a successful entrepreneur, and much more. Kevin is such an amazing person that is so down-to-Earth, and you can truly see that he loves what he does. "To make good friends with great food," was coined by Kevin's grandfather, Yunosuke Aoki, and that phrase still resides with the philosophy behind Aoki Group.
HUGE mahalo to Kevin for being an outstanding guest on my podcast! I learned a lot from this podcast, which I think so many business owners can really learn from your experience. Also, don't forget to check out new menu items that are coming to both 1938 Indochine and Herringbone Waikiki at the end of March 2023! Follow Kevin on social media and check out all of his businesses below:
Kevin Aoki's IG: @kevaoki
Aoki Group's Website: https://aokigroup.com
Doraku Sushi: @dorakusushi
Qing Mu Noodle: @qingmunoodle
1938 Indochine: @1938indochine
Aoki Teppanyaki Waikiki: @aokiwaikiki
Bluetree Juice: @bluetreejuice
Herringbone Waikiki: @herringbonewaikiki
Aoki Grill: @aokigrill
Kuru Kuru Pa: @eatkurukurupa
RM. 38: @room38kakaako
Also, follow Steve and Devon Aoki on IG as well. Both incredible individuals that have really hit it off in the entertainment industry:
Steve Aoki IG: @steveaoki
Devon Aoki IG: @devonaoki
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 the length of this video. We spoke about her experience running in different pageants and the mentoring she's done for Miss Hawaii, her non-profit program called Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, her new children's book, "Puff Saves Paradise," the problems with the rail (haha), the struggles that teachers go through, what she plans to do in the future after running for Miss Hawaii, and much more. Brittni has accomplished so much now and has a huge list of things she plans to accomplish in life.
HUGE mahalo to Brittni for being an absolute incredible guest on my show today! Follow Brittni on social media and check out all of her businesses below:
Brittni Friedlander's IG: @brittnicaitlin
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead IG: @fullsteamaheadhi
With Love Hawaii (handmade jewelry): @withlovehi
Duo Departures (photography and videography): @duodepartures
Puff Save Paradise: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/puff-saves-paradise-brittni-friedlander/1141367597
Full Steam Ahead Hawaii website: https://fullsteamaheadhi.org
With Love HI website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WithLoveHI?load_webview=1&bid=di3N4Kk6lCacdxRLa54z6crbNG1M
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
We 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 changed his entire life. Please give a warm welcome to CEO of Collier Consulting and Management and Collier Investment Group, Dallas Collier.
We talk about Dallas' experience in how he got into wrestling, what he's learned about running different businesses, how different people thrived through the pandemic, his experience being an MMA coach, how he got connected with SoMee Social and what it is, and much more. From someone who is a straight up local guy to being a successful business owner, I think a lot of people can really learn from Dallas' life and what he's here to share with us today.
Huge mahalo to Dallas for being an awesome guest on the podcast! Follow all his socials below, and check out SoMee Social on Android and IOS.
Follow Dallas on IG: @dallyboy
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez | IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
This 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 normal fishermen view them as. Please help me in welcoming on the show, Caleb Manibog and Chevy Antoque from Fish N' Grillz.
We talk about how Fish N' Grillz began, how Chevy and Caleb met, what to do in the case of a shark attack, if Zippy's chili has peanut butter in it, the Mahu fish and the humphead fishes, how Fish N' Grillz is expanding their channel, and much more. This was one of the most fun episodes I've evert recorded, and I hope you guys enjoy this episode too!
HUGE mahalo to Caleb and Chevy for being awesome guests on the podcast! Check out their YouTube channel and hit them up on all social media platforms!
Fish N' Grillz Youtube: @FishNGrillz https://www.youtube.com/c/FishNGrillz
Fish N' Grillz Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FishNGrillz/
Fish N' Grillz IG: @fishngrillz
Caleb and Chevy's IG: @kdubbbed @daheavychevy
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
Today'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-breaking podcast for me. I am pleased to have on the show, David Cunningham - the director of The Wind and The Reckoning, Jason Scott Lee - the actor who plays Ko'olau, and Lindsay Watson - the actress who plays Pi'ilani.
We got to talk story about everything about The Wind and The Reckoning, and some of the inner details as to how this movie was shot. We talked about filming during the beginning of the pandemic as the movie was filmed in Fall 2020, how the casts had to learn how to speak Hawaiian on set, how some of the shots were filmed, the reactions to meeting the survivors of Kalaupapa, the experience of filming The Wind and The Reckoning, and much more.
Mahalo nui loa to David Cunningham, Jason Scott Lee, and Lindsay Watson for being phenomenal guests on my podcasts! This was such a huge blessing for me, and I'm definitely still starstruck about meeting you all. Also, big mahalo to Tracy Larrua from Poi Planet, Fairai Richmond from Sight and Sound Productions, and executive producer Noah Hamilton for setting up this interview!
The Wind and The Reckoning have an Indiegogo Campaign currently happening. The funds received from the campaign will go to distributing the film to be seen throughout the United States. If you wish to donate, I will leave a link on the bottom. Mahalo for your support and please share with others!
Indiegogo Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/join-the-wind-the-reckoning-movement#/
Follow The Wind and The Reckoning on IG: @windandreckoning
Follow The Wind and The Reckoning on FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheWindAndTheReckoning
The Wind and The Reckoning Website: https://www.windandreckoning.com
Follow David Cunningham: @davidlcunningham
Follow Jason Scott Lee: @jasonscottlee
Follow Lindsay Watson: @lindsayyywatson
Follow Poi Planet: @poi_planet
Follow Fairai Richmond: @fbrfilms
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
Happy 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, Chachie Abara.
Along with talking about Chachie's Filipino journey, we speak about many other topics. We talk about why Chachie is taking a break from podcasting, her new book called Nasudis' Surprising Adventure, Filipino advocacy, mental imposter syndrome, toxic positivity, and much more. Nasudi's Surprising Adventure has a Kickstarter ending on January 29th, 2023, so if you would like to donate to support Chachie's book, I left the link for the Kickstarter below.
Thank you so much Chachie for being a great guest on my show! I'm definitely happy to have you be the first guest of 2023!
Follow Chachie here on IG @kasamahanco
Follow Nasudi's Surprising Adventure on IG @nasudiessurprisingadventure
Donate to the Kickstarter for Nasudi's Surprising Adventure: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ilokochildrensbook/nasirigs-great-adventure-0
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
Happy 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 through an 80s and early 90s drug-ridden Hawaii.
We also talk about the art of acting, Bruce Lee, Jason's encounter with Ice T, Jason's theatre work, how acting school transformed his viewpoint on acting, and much more. Mahalo to Jason for being an awesome guest on today's podcast! I had a ton of fun, and I would love to have you on the show again! Good luck to all your endeavors in the future!
Follow Jason Quinn on IG @allmightyquinn
Check out Jason's website: www.jasonquinn.org
Find Concrete Rainbow on Amazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Concrete-Rainbow-Audiobook/B0BG96JCTW
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 as a comedian, the biggest "bomb" he's had, the differences between Stand-Up Comedians and Funny Content Creators, Bobby Lee, how he was mistaken as a Trump supporter, and much more. Mahalo nui loa to Reese for being an awesome guest on my podcast! I look forward to seeing how your career progresses as the years goes by, and I look forward to seeing more gigs at local spots around Oahu.
Follow Rees on IG and TikTok @reesekpaul
The No Names Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-no-names-podcast-with-neco-butler-and-reese-paul/id1499886272
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 career, and is continuing to break new ground in the film world.
We talk about what "Lahi" is about, how Reina felt about her Lola (grandma) acting in her film, what it was like working with an all Hawaii crew, what she's learned from directing her first film, and much more. Mahalo nui loa to Reina for being an awesome guest on my podcast! I look forward to your future films, and where you plan to take your career!
If you want to find out more about "Lahi," check out the official website at https://www.lahishortfilm.com and follow "Lahi" on IG @lahishortfilm. Follow Reina Bonta on IG @reinabonta.
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 encouraged by his story.
We talk about his life back in Georgia, writing books, Zac's sobriety, mental health, being an influence to younger generations, and much more. Thank you again Zac for being an awesome friend and for coming on my show again!
All of Zac Sweat's Links: https://www.zacsweat.com
Instagram: @zacsweatmindset_
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 you can be the judge to what what is actually true and false about Jolyn and Kurt Kipapa.
Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ
On 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 friendships that still stand today. It's a great organization, and even if you're not religious, the team members that are apart of FCA are just super supportive people.
Daniel and I talk about the Fields of Faith event, how he got involved with FCA, our passion for volleyball, what he loves about transitioning to Hawaii, and much more. Thank you again to Daniel for taking the time to talking to us about FCA and what you guys have planned for the future! We look forward to seeing what you and the FRCA Hawaii team have in store.
Sign up for your ticket to Fields of Faith happening on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Farrington high School.
Link to Fields of Faith event: https://www.fcahawaii.org/fof
Instagram: @fcahawaii
Youtube: @FCA Hawaii
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fcahawaii
Editing by:
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai
Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09
Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations
Hey 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 that could be taught from the case. Just some final thoughts on what is going.
In this episode, I breakdown the case involving Orlando Ganal Sr., which is a famous case here in Hawaii that occurred on August 25, 1991. This case was considered one of Hawaii's worse mass murder cases in history. There's a big backstory, and a lot to uncover from this case, so I hope you enjoy today's episode.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for listening, and please let me know how you liked the episode! I greatly appreciate all of you!
We 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 of the story of Ocean Black, what was the inspiration to make this series, the process of creating animation, the differences between voice-acting and film acting, and much more.
HUGE thank you again to E.J. and Patty for being amazing guests on the podcast! Follow them on all social medias and check out their Ocean Black website found below.
On 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 Project Management, and the character-based traits he's gained from the military, into running as a U.S. Senator for Hawaii.
We talk about why he is running for U.S. Senator, his background on project management, his time in the military, how the government can be more efficient with their money, mental health for veterans, Tim's response to Brian Schatz, and much more. Mahalo nut to Tim (@dalhouse4senate) and to his Campaign Manager, Joel Borgquist (@joelborgquist), for talking story with us on the show.
On 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 Rose started Kolohe Jewelry, how her business thrived during the Covid-19 pandemic, what she was like growing up, her experience opening up a pop up shop in California, her advice on becoming a successful entrepreneur, and much more. Mahalo nui to Rose for talking story with us today, and for sharing what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur! If you liked this episode, please like and subscribe!
On 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 Burns, and Tae Kim, for this opportunity to host a discussion today featuring all three of you! Good luck to all three of you gentlemen in this upcoming 2022 election season! Please like, comment, subscribe, and turn on the notification bell for more episodes.
On 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 about a lot of different topics including the incident at the Hawaii Convention Center, homelessness, being "tough on crime," having the people to be involved in solving community issues, the problems with our education system, and much more. Jessica is a very knowledgable and level-headed person that really understands the issues that are going on in Hawaii. I encourage all of you to not only strive for change, but educate yourselves on how to make a difference in your community. Mahalo nui Jessica for the opportunity to talk story with you! Good luck to you and your campaign as you run for Hawaii State Representative of District 20. Also, check out the side project Jessica has been helping out with Hawaii Parents United.
On 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 of different topics including self-sustainability, creating safer zones for families, having a transparent government, and much more. After meeting Kaleo, I can personally say that he is definitely a man of integrity, and has the qualities of a true leader. Malonui (I learned this word from Kaleo) to Kaleo for being a wonderful guest on the show! Best of luck to you and your campaign!
We 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 Hawaii. We go through a lot of topics such as how BJ plans to audit the government if elected, how Hawaii handled the pandemic when it first came out, the issues BJ plans to address if elected as governor of Hawaii, and much more. Mahalo to BJ Penn and his amazing team for the opportunity to talk story! Just to comment on his team for a bit. If you want to know if you can trust BJ to be the governor of Hawaii, just meet his team and you'll guarantee know for sure that BJ would be a great governor! Follow BJ Penn's campaign IG: @therealbjpennforgovernor. Follow BJ Penn's personal IG: @bjpenn. BJ Penn's campaign website: https://www.bjpenngov.com.
On 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 a realtor, what it takes to be a realtor, how it is viable to live in Hawaii, how government laws and/or elected government officials affect the real estate industry, and much more. This is a very great informational podcast for those who want to get into real estate, or if you're like me and are looking towards purchasing their first home. Thank you Doug for sharing your knowledge with us and for being an amazing guest on today's episode! Follow him on IG @lifewithdoug_. Follow Genesis Group on IG @genesisgrouphawaii.
On 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 the people first is the right way to go. We talk about Shawn's past and what led him to running for government, his heart behind what he believes the government should be doing for the people, what he plans to do when he gets into government, how he wants to raise others up in order run for his position in the future, and much more. Shawn is a solid guy with a big heart, and I believe that his message is so important for all of us to share. Thank you to Shawn for the opportunity to talk story with all of us today! Follow him on social media and check out his website.
On 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 theory and how it connect to understanding the process of making music, how sound affects are brain patterns, and much more. There are a lot of interesting conversations in this podcast, and we had a lot of fun recording this episode. Thank you again everyone for all of your support and we hope you enjoy today's episode! Thank you again to Hi'ilawe for being an incredible guest on today's episode! Check him out on multiple streaming platforms like Spotify, and follow him on social media!
On today's episode, we have returning guest and certified badass herself, Nicole Rombaoa, back on the show. A LOT has changed since our first episode together. Nikki is ready to share what has changed in her life, and the big plans she has for the future. I also challenge her to a bunch of stuff.... since I don't think she can do it.... 😏
We talk about Nikki's journey as a personal trainer during the pandemic, her new business, we get into some VoiceOver work and acting goals, finding balance in her life, what motivates her, and much more. This a very inspirational episode, and we hope you enjoy today's conversation.
Thank you Nikki for being an incredible guest as alwaysFollow her on IG and TikTok @b00mxkanani. Also, hit her up for some personal training on IG @bombfitness_hi
On today's episode, we have, friend of the show, Stone Needham, and new guest on the podcast Anthony Hopkins, joining us today. Together they make the "Trash Bros," and we get into some hot takes today. We get real controversial on this episode with some of our trash statements, but we definitely had fun. We talk about Stone's marriage proposal, Will Smith's slap, the Kamehameha School song contest, Hawaii's governor candidates, my thoughts about Kirk caldwell, why music is diluted today, and much more. We hope you enjoy the episode, and let us know what your thoughts are on some of the topics we discuss. Thank you Anthony and Stone for being awesome guests on my podcast! Follow Anthony on IG @anthonyfreakinghopkins. Follow Stone on IG @shtoneyboi. Hang out with us and post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai.
On today's episode, we have one of my good friends from back in the day, Keali'i Kane, open the show. Within the past couple of years, him and his family returned back to Hawaii. Before he returned to Hawaii, him and his family moved to Mississippi for an extended period of time. They experienced a culture shock, and it was a great learning experience for them. We talk about our ghost chili pepper adventures, starting a Hawaii catering business in the states, how people in the mainland don't know how to eat spam, the differences between a "mushubi" and a "musubi," and much more. One of the biggest topics in Hawaii is how families are beginning to move away from Hawaii due to the high cost off living. If you're someone who is planning to move to another state or country, this is a good episode for you to check out. Thank you Keali'i for sharing your experience with us! Follow Keali'i on IG @teamavatarfilms. Hang out with us and post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai.
MMA legend, podcaster, and owner of Destiny Forever LLC, Enson Inoue, comes on the show today to talk story with us about his life extraordinary life. We speak about how he got into MMA, the current standings of MMA, living in Japan, coaching MMA fighters, how her started Destiny Forever LLC, and much more. Enson is a true warrior in life inside and outside of the ring, and he's built himself a legacy that will stand the test of time. I hope you are as inspired as I am to listen to the wisdom that Enson has in store for us today. Thank you Enson for sharing your story and wisdom with us! Follow Enson on IG @ensoninoue.
On today's episode, we have actor, director, and founder of Team Avatar Films, Victor Zheng! Victor is a big fan of the show, "Avatar, The Last Airbender," and in turn he has created Team Avatar Films from his passion for that show. He is currently in post production for two short films that he's created as fan films to "Avatar, The Last Airbender." We talk in-depth about Team Avatar Films, Victor's acting career, his experience directing these two short films, and the future of Team Avatar Films. Keep on the look out for Victor's two upcoming short films coming out in Summer 2022. Team Avatar Films is working hard to push out content and has more projects planned for the future, so stay tuned! Thank you Victor for sharing your experience with us, and we look forward to the release of your films! Follow Victor on IG @teamavatarfilms. Hang out with us and post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai.
On today's episode, we have long time telecommunications specialist, author, Okinawa-Jewish comedian, and all around adventurer, Mark Miyashiro. We dive into his journey through life as someone who struggles with schizophrenia. He's endured hardships judgment, jail time, and medical pain to overcoming his hardships into living the best life he can. We get into some interesting topics today. His battle with the IRS, how he was arrested for his comments towards Barack Obama, his time as a telecommunications specialist, his journey as the first Jewish-Okinawan comedian, and his extraordinary life. We hope that you enjoy today's episode and are encouraged to pursue more regardless of your circumstances. Thank you to Mark for sharing your incredible story, and inspiring people to move forward in life despite hardships! Hang out with us and post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai.
For myself, I know very little about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and other forms of cryptocurrency. I don't even know much about cryptocurrency at all, but I know enough to get me interested. That's why for today's guests we have two experts who have been researching and educating others into getting into cryptocurrency. Sean Cover and Alike Kane have come on the show today to talk about their website, howtocryptohawaii.com. We also talk about the history of cryptocurrency and where it's going, the history of Bitcoin, other types of cryptocurrency, how to detect cryptocurrency scams, the history of NFT's and what they are, and we break down some of the regulations surrounding the crypto-space in Hawaii. If you're like me who knows little about cryptocurrency, but is very interested in if it's worth getting into, this will be a very informative episode for you. Thank you to Sean and Alika for being awesome guests on today's episode, and sharing with us your knowledge! Hang out with us and post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Follow them on IG: @howtocryptohawaii.
Happy Valentine's Day! Love is in the air, but yet, one of the most common questions for people is about love and relationships. Well my wife and I decided to do a Q&A to tackle a few of these questions about love and relationships. These questions are submitted by you, the fans, and we look forward to hearing what you all think. We're not the best couple in the world (nor are we love gurus), and working on our relationship is a lifelong journey, but we do our best here to answer your questions based on our experiences. We hope you're able to get something out of today's episode that will help you to have more fulfilling relationships in your life. Spend Valentine's Day with someone you love, whether it's a significant other, family member, a great friend, or someone you cherish. We hope you all have a great Valentine's Day! Post yourself and a loved one with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Thank you again to everyone who submitted a questions, and thank you to my lovely wife for being a wonderful co-host on this special episode! I am forever grateful that you are my special Valentine. I love you, Kelsey! Follow her on IG: @jedi_sugai.
Welcome back to the Kampai Sugai Podcast! It feels good to be back and healthy again after fighting off Covid-19. Today I have my good friend, Kahi Tobosa-Lima on the show.
We get into a lot mixed martial arts talk, we talk about his weight-loss journey from the quarantine slump, and we find out why he's moving away from Hawaii. Kahi also uses me to demonstrate a couple of jiu-jitsu chokes on-air, so this is one episode to listen and watch for. Post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Thank you again to Kahi, for being an awesome friend guest on today's episode! Looking forward to the next jiu-jitsu lesson. Follow him on IG: @kahi.t_.
Scriptwriter, podcaster, owner of Dream Weddings Hawaii, and storyteller, Steven Young joins us on the podcast today. We talk about his business as a full-service wedding planner, football and the state of the NFL, the effects of Covid-19 on businesses and society, his podcast, and his profession as a storyteller. We also tackle one of the most pressing matters where him and I first met. The lost Star Wars footage that we filmed along side, friend of the show, Keoni Maemori. Post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Thank you again to Steve, for being an incredible guest on today's episode! Follow him on IG: @dream_weddings_hawaii.
On today's episode, we have content strategist, thriving entrepreneur, and an innovator in Hawaii, Kayla Kilaulani. We talk about how and why she started her business, her involvement with the music and tourism industries, mental health (well we tried to), volleyball, and what keeps her pushing forward. We were very professional... but then the liquor came out. While we may have covered many topics we did it all while taste testing big shots of five different alcohols. As much as this was a professional talk, it really went "off-the-rails." How "off-the-rails" you may ask? Let's just say, alcohol will make you say some strange things. You'll have to watch the episode to find out what I mean. Post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Thank you again to Kayla for being a fun guest on today's episode! Follow her on IG: @kaylakilaulani | @kkmediahi.
Happy New Year everyone! What a great way to start off the new year with a new episode, and holy crap..... we got a doozy of an episode. Today's guest is my good friend and returning guest on the show, Stone Needham. In the last episode we tried our best to not swear, but we ended up swearing anyway. This time swearing was allowed, but we gave it a penalty (or reward in some people's eyes). Every time we swore, we both would take a shot of the whiskey. We talked about a lot of topics including strongman training, some old times at our old job, what we plan on doing in 2022, and some other topics that are a little hazy from that night. Hope you all have a great 2022! Kampai! Post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Thank you again to Stone for being an awesome guest and making it a fun time! Follow him on IG: @shtoneyboi.
On today's episode, we have a legend on the show. Someone who has done an ultramarathon. Someone who has survived as a houseless man. Someone who is a dear friend of mine, and is a friend of the show. I have brought over my friend, Damon Trevor, to join us on the show today. We get into some interesting topics such as drinking stories, why he has stopped his podcast, exchanging voice impersonations, and we also read off the definition of our names on Urban Dictionary. We do this all while enjoying an abundance of alcohol, which mine was spiked and his wasn't..... or was it? We are also giving away a gift to the first comment that can count how many times we say "interesting" on the podcast, so pay attention. It will be quite an interesting one. Thank you again to Damon for being an awesome and interesting guest! Follow him on IG: @damonmoves | @teammovefitness.
Today we have a returning guest who has made lots of moves in his life since our first episode. We talk about his experience as a national dog trainer, lessons about relationships, the mental health of our pets, and transitioning away from the military. Ricky is one of the smartest and wisest people I know, so I'm glad we could share wisdom together. Merry Christmas to all of you, and we hope that you have a great Christmas season! Post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Thank you again to my Ricky for being an awesome guest and for sharing with all of us! Follow him on IG @misterricky86.
On today's episode, we have prop master and army veteran, Keoni Maemori, joining us today. We talk about his time in the military, his experience as a prop maker, movies of course, Star Wars, and the social effects of Covid-19 in Hawaii. We also talk about his truck bed, which always has something different in it every day. What will be in it today? You'll find out soon enough. Happy belated Veteran's Day to all the men and women that have served to protect our country! Once again, thank you very much for watching! Post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Thank you again to Keoni Maemori for being an awesome guest on the show today! Follow him on IG @jhmproductions
Welcome to the brand new Kampai Sugai Podcast! This is the first episode after coming back from a long hiatus from the former Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai. Who better to have on the first episode than my wife, Kelsey Sugai?! We talk about the new podcast.... briefly. We go into other topics such serial killers, debates about using the bathroom in the shower, ear candy, some Star Wars and other random stuff. If you want to listen to something entertaining with your brain off, this is the episode for you. If you want to, post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Thank you for listening! Follow my wife on IG @jedi_sugai.
On today's episode, I have my friend, Amy Truong on the show. Amy has been all over the world blogging her experiences as a digital nomad, but has now settled in Hawaii for awhile. We talk about Amy's work with Make-A-Wish Hawaii, her incredible traveling experiences as a digital nomad, her new blog, the "Shut Up and Write" group she started in Hawaii, the Alzheimer's Association Hawaii chapter, and much more. To find out more about Amy check out her social media platforms @generic_dreams.
On today's episode, we have former Hawaii House Representative of District 43 and the Republican nominee for the governor of Hawaii in 2018, Andria Tupola. She is currently running for Hawaii City Council of District 1, and she is here to talk about why she is running for city council. Andria is a very intelligent individual that is well-educated about community issues and current events. She has become popular among the community as someone who is outspoken about bringing about change to Hawaii, and her willingness to connect with the community of Hawaii beyond her social media presence. As much as community issues is a big topic in politics, we explore a different side to her today talking about her involvement with what she's been setting up in the community over her career. We also talk about her musical background and how fitness has influenced her lifestyle. Thank you Andria for allowing me to interview you for this awesome episode! To find out more on Andria, check out her social media platforms @votetupola for all your updates.
Please watch from beginning to end. On today's episode, I have one of my good friends, Damon Trevor, on the show to conclude his three part "SOLO Series." If you have not watched or listened to the other SOLO episodes, check them out on his podcast called "theSHOpodcast." This is one of the most personal episodes I've ever recorded. I cannot convey how I feel about filming this episode, as I was deeply affected knowing that a good friend of mine underwent 22 months of this process. I will say this opens up a big discussion on stereotypes and how we tackle this issue as a nation. To find out more on Damon, check him out on IG @damonmoves, @theshopodcast, @teammovefitness, and www.movehi.com.
On today's show, we have the owner and host of the Sleep Times Over Show, personal trainer, and DJ, Aaron Sakai aka DJ Zack Morse. Aaron hosts, Seelp Times Over Show, a live show at The Hi Brau Room, which features many of hawaii's talent. He has always thought of creative ideas for his shows and even during this time, he has put out some out-of-the-box ideas. Aaron, in my eyes, is a true innovator for entertainment. We talk about his recent crazy ideas, but also get into depth about why the entertainment scene in Hawaii hasn't expanded well internationally. By the way shout outs to Kavet from Lightsleepers. To learn more about Aaron Sakai and everything he does check out him on IG @aaron.sakai, @sleeptimesovershow, and @healthnesshawaii. Shout outs to Kavet from Lightsleepers @lightsleepers.
On the show today, we have the director of marketing and promotions for iHeartMedia Honolulu, radio show host for Star 101.9, and co-owner for Moderne Media Hawaii, Flash Hansen joining us. He has numerous years experience along with being the former marketing director for Wave Waikiki, BAMP Project, and the Republik. He has even done wedding coordinating for a number of years! We talk a lot about how media today has changed and how streaming has redefined how people view media. We also talk about Joe Rogan's new podcast deal with Spotify, Vine vs. TikTok, Living Room Live, and how to possibly have a wedding during this pandemic. In order to find more information on Flash, check out his IG @flashee808 and @modmediahi. Thank you for listening!
On today's episode, we have founder and president of Wilson Care Group, Shelley Wilson. She also started two more organizations earlier this year that allows accessible and affordable access to PPE. These organizations are Be Well Hawaii, which sells medical-grade PPE to licensed professionals, and Alohamask.com, which sells commercial-grade PPE for businesses and individuals. Shelley has an amazing story of how she began her business at the age of 21. Join us as we talk about how to utilize the readily available resources provided in Hawaii as we get through these tough times. You can find out more about Shelley Wilson and her companies on IG @wearewilsoncare and @alohamaskhawaii. To donate to Mission First Responders, you can donate non alohatogetherhawaii.com.
Today we have Julia Nguyen, owner and founder of The Dream Life Foundation. Julia's holds many certifications including being a licensed vocational nurse, a certified NLP practitioner, a life coach, and being a certified rapid transformational therapist and hypnotherapist. During these times with everything that's going on such as the Coronavirus, it's easy to be depressed and anxious. Julia is on the show today to help us navigate through those emotions, and help us learn how to live our best lives. We hope that you are encouraged by our episode today. Check out The Dream life foundation at thedreamlifefoundation.com. To find more information about Julia, check out her Instagram @ih3artjulie and @thedreamlifefoundation. For more updates, check out my IG @talkstorypodcast or hit me up on FB.
This was filmed back in early March. On this episode, we have Eric Yamashita, the owner of Every Day Better, promoter, former pro-bodybuilder, personal trainer, and social media influencer here on the show today. We talk about his life as a personal trainer, the meaning to his brand, Every Day Better, how he met Shawn Ray, and how people can adapt during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. There's a lot of people scared and feeling negative during this time, so we hope this episode can uplift your spirits. Thank you to Eric for allowing me to interview him and share his thoughts on this situation! Check out his brand @everydaybetter and @hawaiitrainer on IG. Editing: Kelsey Sugai | @lilkskorner. Music by: Kelsey Sugai, "Midnight Drive"
Today we have Jehzan Exclusive, one of the hardest working hiphop artists here in Hawaii, here on Talk Story. She has performed throughout the United States as well as the Philippines. She constantly performs and creates content daily. She also teaches and inspires children to be better versions of themselves, and she has her own podcast on OTD Hip Hop. She is currently building her brand and her new label, SKYLEX NATION. Jehzan is here to talk about her many endeavors, and to spit some bars here on today's episode. Check her out on IG @jehzanexclusive, @otdhiphop, and @skylexent. Editing done by: Kelsey Sugai @lilkskorner
On today's episode, we have Doug Ward on the show. Doug is a young entrepreneur that engages in many different businesses avenues such as in real estate, insurance annuities, and much more! He has a lot of different ideas and is constantly looking for more opportunities for him to make residual income. Doug is literally the epitome of a "go-getter," and he wants to share his heart about how pursuing different avenues can benefit people in the long-run. Also, we discuss a little bit about the mindset of what goes into listing a house from a professional standpoint. You'll definitely want to check that out.
To find out more information about Doug, message him on IG @homeswithdoug. More episodes to come in the future months, so subscribe and click on the "bell" icon to get all the new updates. Also, contact me on IG @talkstorypodcast, if you want to chat with me about anything. I'm always open to people. Have a blessed day everyone!
Today I have my good friend, Zac Sweat, here on the show. Zac is a professional wellness coach, podcaster, motivational speaker, and writer. We had an amazing conversation about fighting depression, strengthening your mind, and making positive changes in your life that will propel you forward. We hope that this episode will encourage you, motivate you, and inspire you to level up your lifestyle. The best part about it, you can level up your lifestyle RIGHT THIS SECOND! For more information on Zac check out his IG @zacsweat_wellnesscoach. All his information will be linked in his bio as well.
For this last episode of 2019, the one and only, 102.7 Da Bomb's radio show personality, Krystilez on the show to talk story with all of us. We talk about a lot of stuff including Steezy's origins, his top favorite rappers, the Hawaiian sovereignty movement, and we even dive into some Braddah Craig's Missed Connections. You might also be wondering, what this "Red Panty" is? You'll just have to find out on today's episode. Thank you to all those who have supported my podcast this year! The feedback I've been getting has been incredible and I'm truly blessed by all of you. This year was HUGE for me, and I believe there are greater things in store for 2020. Stay tuned for more as you won't want to miss anything! Check out his IG: @Krystilez, and listen for him on 102.7 Da Bomb on the Keola and Rella Morning Show!
On today's episode, we have Alison Koyanagi, owner of Astrategy Marking, who is here to talk story with us about her services. Alison has been in the social media marketing business for over 10 years, and today she wants to share her knowledge about effective social media marketing. The information in this episode is very valuable to those who want to grow their social media platforms, and to turn those leads on social media into profit. Get your notepads out, and enjoy today's episode! You can find more information on Alison's business on her website at: https://astrategymarking.com or you can contact her on IG @astrategymarketing.
Today's guest is Chantelle Williams who runs J'Adore Couture Luxury Floral and Styling here in Hawaii. From 2012, Chantelle has been active as an event floral designer, and has continued building her business since then. Honestly, there are a lot of floral designers in Hawaii, and are well-established, but Chantelle sets J'Adore Couture apart from the rest. She is one of the most genuine, kind, and loving individuals I have ever met. If I had to think of someone who was put on this Earth to bless others, Chantelle would be one of the people I would think of. I highly recommend checking out Chantelle's business for any of your floral needs as she will guarantee deliver her best. Check out jadorecouture.net for more information about Chantelle's business. Follow @talkstorypodcast on IG for more updates. Thank you to my wife, Kelsey, for helping me film and edit this episode!
Today, we have Miss Windward Hawaii USA on the show to give us some insight on her pageant life. Anela works incredibly hard balancing her every day life along with being Miss Windward Hawaii USA. In this episode, she talks about the responsibility she holds in being Miss Windward Hawaii, and the media attention that she has been receiving through this whole process. Find out more about Anela when you tune in to today's episode. Thank you to Anela for allowing me to interview you and share some of your story to our audience. We hope you all enjoy the episode and check her out on IG @anela.apo. Follow me on IG @talkstorypodcast.
Today we talk story with Hawaii's rising recording artist, Aries J. This year he released his new album, Category 5, as well as his new music video, "Stevie." In Hawaii, hip-hop is not showcased as much as Jawaiian music, but Aries J is breaking ground and showing that hip -hop has evolved here on the islands. Listen to his story and his advice on building your own brand here on this episode of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai. Editing and music by Kelsey Sugai. Shout outs to Rob Linogen aka @shotsbyrob, for some of the footage from Aries J's music videos. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
Today we have Kelii Klobucar, a car salesman from Tony Honda, who's come to talk to us about his experience being a car salesman. There are a lot of stereotypes that negatively depict car salesman, but Kelii is breaking that standard. He wants to show people that buying a car at a dealership can be quick, simple, and hassle-free. Listen to how Kelii is changing the car salesman industry for good in this episode. Hit up Kelii on Instagram @kelii_klobucar, and check out his deals on cars at taplink.cc/kelii_klobucar. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
New episode today with Michael Le, one of the owners of the popular poke restaurant, goPoke in Seattle, Washington. goPoke started in December of 2016, and business has been booming since then they opened. In this podcast, Michael and I talk about goPoke's upbringing and their unique style to introduce traditional poke to the mainland audience. They even close at 8:08pm to represent Hawaii's area code. To be completely honest, goPoke has some of the BEST poke I've had in a long time! As I'm typing this, I had a few poke places in Hawaii that I've tried since my trip. None of which have anywhere close to the same unique flavors, portions, and service that goPoke offers. If you're reading this, and you're in Seattle, I'm telling you right now, GO TRY THEIR POKE!!! You won't regret it! Follow goPoke on their IG @gopokeseattle. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
In this episode, we have Peter and Grace with us who are very dedicated vegans. There's a stigmas about vegans though as some refer them as "angry vegans," but today I wanted you guys to understand that not all vegans are not "angry vegans." To understand why vegans are passionate about their lifestyle, we need to listen to why they live that lifestyle. We hope this is a great episode to listen to, and I hope that this will help you all to understand a little more about the vegan lifestyle. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
Today's guest is the State Senator of District 24 in Hawaii, Jarrett Keohokalole. Over the month of June, I have collected a bunch of questions and topics from the community to cover with Senator Jarrett for this podcast. In this podcast, we cover a variety of community issues that concern Hawaii on the district level, but also on a statewide level. For me, this was an amazing podcast to listen to and I everybody should listen to this episode. This is a great step for the community to come together with government in order to make the changes needed so that Hawaii can be an awesome place to live. Hope you enjoy the episode! Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
Today's podcast we have licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Marriage and Family Therapist, Jennifer Cabe, who is on the show to discuss about mental health. As of late mental health has become an important topic for our society to discuss about, and having a platform like this to discuss about mental health is perfect for the community. We cover heavily about depression as it is the top mental health issue that people talk about today, and we also go into brain chemistry and what to look into. This a general discussion on mental health and we hope to have more specialist on to go into different aspects of mental health. We hope you enjoy it! For any questions about mental health, referrals to therapists/psychologists, contact Jennifer at: cabe.jenn@gmail.com. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
Today's new guest, Nicole Rombaoa, is a bodybuilding competitor that has undergone an amazing transformation over the past two years. We talk about her journey over these past two years, and the many people she has encountered throughout her journey. She also shares the importance of taking care of our minds and our bodies. We hope that you are inspired to engage in your own self-transformation, and to better your own lifestyle with the limited time we have today. Also, I apologize in advance for some of the audio. Enjoy! Follow her on IG @b00mxkanani. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
Today we talk story with Professor Edward Keaunui from UH West Oahu. Professor Keaunui has over seven years of experience teaching in the UH system, and is passionate about investing his knowledge and wisdom to the students he encounters today. Professor Keaunui wears many other hats including being the Risk Management and Insurance Program Coordinator at UH West Oahu, and is currently a board member of HSMAI Hawaii. We hope you are inspired by his passion to teach and his desire to collaborate communities together. That's something that we here at Talk Story really strive for in which we hope communities will be growing together. Be inspired, and let us know what you thought of the episode. Email Professor Keaunui at ekeaunui@hawaii.edu. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
Today's guest, Ray Aivazian III, is an sustainability activist that has done incredible work with cleaning beaches all over Hawaii. He created a device that separates synthetic material from clean sand even to where his device collects material that not even filters or screens can collect. Ray has come onto the show to share about his passion for the environment and what we can do to improve the environment with simple practices. We hope you are inspired by today's podcast! Follow Ray on IG @seed.world and check out his website at https://seed.world/. Also, check out Ray's videos on his youtube channel at Ray Aivazian III. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
Today's guest, Jessika Tseng, is an up-and-coming local entrepreneur that is currently building her business, Lemon Supply, from a simple lemonade stand to a global phenomenon. Lemon Supply currently resides in the heart of Shirokiya, and she hopes to expand her rapidly growing business. We talk about Jessika's journey as an entrepreneur, her desire to help the environment, the importance of education, and many more topics. Please help me in welcoming, Jessika Tseng! Follow Lemon Supply on IG and Facebook. Check them out on Yelp and see what the buzz is all about. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
My guest today is one of my best friends, Mana Maglinti. One of the most genuine people you'll ever meet. We talk about our experience serving together, and how that has impacted us today. The main focus is on living intentionally, and we strive to live that kind of life today. We hope that you encouraged by our talk, but also that you are able to grasp a life of integrity too. Follow Mana on IG @mana_magz. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
In today's episode, we welcome our new guest, Ricky to the show. He's a dog trainer that has a mind for entrepreneurship. We go in depth into the mindset that society has inherited, and what schools are not teaching us students today. It's enlightening to understand new perspectives, and to learn from one another. Maybe today's discussion will change your perspective on your career path. Find out and listen to this awesome episode on Talk Story! Follow Ricky on IG @misterricky96. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
In today's episode, our guest is an up-and-coming Hawaii filmmaker, named Sky Bruno. He's already began to make a name for himself with his recent work on his short film "SHAPE," as well as his mini-documentary on Sean Yoro. He's here today to share about his current project titled "Haoles Get All the Girls," and to share his message about the importance of expressing ourselves for people to see. We hope that you're inspired by today's episode to go out and do what you're passionate about. Check out Sky's work on Vimeo @SKYBRUNOFILMS and on IG @sky.bruno. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
It's a new year, and Talk Story is ready to upload some new episodes for you guys. Today, we have returning guest, my beautiful and awesome wife, Kelsey Sugai. We get into a deep talk about college and how the experiences from college translate into the career life. If you're a college student, you will want to listen in for some insight. Let us know your thoughts on college, and what career you want to go into! Follow Kelsey on IG @lilkskorner. Check out more of Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
In this episode, I bring on one of Hawaii's young fishing gurus, Jamie Hamamoto. We talk about fishing, but there's more to Jamie than her fishing accomplishments. She's an active businesswoman, scientist, tutor, cook, and much more. You'll just have to find out on this episode just how many hats Jamie actually wears on a day-to-day basis. Also, check out Jamie on Keiki Fishing Adventures on OC16 as she shares her passion for fishing with kids. Thank you for tuning in! Follow Jamie on IG @recordhunter808. Check out all the links associated to Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
In this episode, I bring on one of my close friends, Stone Needham. We talk story about Youtube, music, gaming, vortexes, and much more. Here we try to uncover the age old question, can Stone remember the names of the people he has met? We shall see as we get into the legend that is, Stone Needham. Check out Stone on Youtube! Check out all the links associated to Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
On today's episode, I have my very first guest, my wonderful wife Kelsey. We talk about a public indecency incident at a community college, "The Disastrous Life of Saiki", Animal Crossing, and much more. Get ready for some in-depth conversations, and some good laughs. Some content may be raunchy so this is rated R for Raunchy. Let's talk story together! Check out Kelsey on Youtube @MusicalChieko, and also her IG @lilkskorner. Check out all the links associated to Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai here: https://taplink.cc/talkstorypodcast
In this podcast, I bring on on a guest every episode and we tackle variety of topics. We don't know where the conversation will go, but we always have a good time talking story. My purpose is to bring communities together one conversation at a time. Hopefully this podcast will inspire you to get out there and build communities with others too.
Talk Story with me by using the email included below. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a good day! Shoots!
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