Best Nolan Hong Podcasts (2024)

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Fighting Family Homelessness in Hawaiʻi | Ryan Catalani | HIH 18 1:29:04

3d ago1:29:04

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Since high school, Ryan has been drawn to helping address the homelessness crisis in our state. Today he serves as Executive Director at Family Promise of Hawaiʻi, an organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness for families with children. Ryan shares about his family history of his grandparents fleeing their home country and starti…

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The State of Jericho 1:04:38

8d ago1:04:38

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Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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Gratitude, Storytelling & Becoming a Dad | Andrew Tran | HIH 17 1:11:32

10d ago1:11:32

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Andrew is the co-founder and creative director of Redefined Media, and one of the hosts of UNCUT Hawaiʻi. His parents and grandparents immigrated to the US from Vietnam, and instilled in him a sense of gratitude for the opportunities and blessings he has today. We talk about the decision to stay in Hawaiʻi, the challenges of navigating family dynam…

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Addressing Food Insecurity | Brandon Tomita | HIH 16 1:07:47

17d ago1:07:47

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Brandon has always been self-motivated, so his parents weren't worried when he switched from medicine to business. He served as COO of Wahiawa General Hospital before becoming Executive Director of Aloha Harvest. He shares some career and leadership lessons, and through his stories (including self-inflicted fitness challenges like doing 45,000 push…

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King & Queen of the Ring + Double Or Nothing 2024 Review 31:49

22d ago31:49

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Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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Unlocking Potential With Performing Arts | Allan Lau | HIH 15 1:15:45

25d ago1:15:45

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Allan is a public school teacher, a founding member of 24-VII Danceforce, and Program Coordinator for The I’m A Bright Kid Foundation (IABKF). He shares lessons learned working with Castle High School theater teacher Ronald E. Bright and his incredible wife Aunty Mo, his experience helping people find their spiritual gifts while serving as an Assis…

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Healing Communities With a Foundation of Aloha | Venus Kauʻiokawēkiu Rosete-Medeiros | HIH 14 1:20:38

1M ago1:20:38

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Venus went to college to become a film director, but working at a summer program for kids changed her path. Today she serves as President and CEO of Hale Kipa, which specializes in working with youth and their families who often have nowhere else to turn. Venus shares how she has been shaped by challenges and inspirational people in her life, and b…

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How to FIX AEW??? 1:52:09

1M ago1:52:09

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Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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WWE King & Queen of the Ring 2024: Prestigious or Nah? 1:31:32

1M ago1:31:32

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Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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Learning To Be Proud of Yourself | Kolby Moser | HIH 13 1:21:25

1M ago1:21:25

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Kolby is a Native Hawaiian filmmaker, founder of Aria Studios and one of the hosts of UNCUT Hawaiʻi. She shares how her dad inspires her to put in the work to get better, her main goal when it comes to parenting, her journey to self-love and being proud of herself, and how she came up with the film Hometown Legends which captures the stories of kūp…

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The Power of Laughter and Telling Our Own Stories | Kimee Balmilero | HIH 12 1:24:15

2M ago1:24:15

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Kimee left Hawaiʻi at 17 to join the national touring company of Miss Saigon, then spent many years performing on the continent before returning home where she started improvhi (Improv Hawaii) and got a recurring role on Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I. She shares about her passion for improv comedy, the experience of providing a supportive and collab…

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Backlash 2024 Reaction 2:16:48

2M ago2:16:48

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Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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The BEST WWE Theme Song (Elimination Bracket) - FINALS: All Brackets Finalists 1:38:51

2M ago1:38:51

1:38:51

The Elite Eight! – Bianca Bel Air, HHH: The Game, HBK, Kurt Angle, Eddie Guerrero, John Cena, AJ Styles, The Brood Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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The BEST WWE Theme Song (Elimination Bracket) - Pt. 4: Def Rebel and Licensed Music 1:55:18

2M ago1:55:18

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Debating the best WWE theme songs of all time – Part 4: Def Rebel and licensed music bracket This episode was a live stream and we had some technical difficulties around 33 minutes in. Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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A Career Serving Others | President & CEO Rona Yagi Fukumoto | HIH 11 1:16:18

2M ago1:16:18

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From an early age, Rona just knew she wanted to do charity work. Today Rona serves as President and CEO of Lanakila Pacific, which operates Lanakila Meals on Wheels and Lanakila Custom Products. She shares her experiences and some lessons she's learned through her career in social services, why she attributes a lot of her success to her parents and…

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The BEST WWE Theme Song (Elimination Bracket) - Pt. 3: CFO$ songs 1:54:11

2M ago1:54:11

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Debating the best WWE theme songs of all time – Part 3: CFO$ songs bracket 00:00 – Intro 00:49 – The Revival vs Undisputed Era 08:32 – Bayley vs Sasha Banks 17:59 – Bobby Roode vs Keith Lee 28:35 – Johnny Gargano vs Shinsuke Nakamura 39:00 – Asuka vs Bianca Belair 47:17 – Enzo and Cass vs Finn Balor 57:19 – The Usos vs Paige 1:02:17 – AJ Styles vs …

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Why He Wants To Keep It Aloha | Podcast Host Kamaka Dias | HIH 10 1:11:52

2M ago1:11:52

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Kamaka is the host of the Keep it Aloha Podcast and one of the creators of the Hawaiiverse platform. He grew up speaking Hawaiian as his first language, but didn't appreciate his culture until after living abroad. He spent three years in Madagascar with the Peace Corps, then came home and started "The Race to $50k" where he paid off $50,000 in stud…

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Love as Leadership: Honoring Her Past by Protecting Our Future | Executive Director Ashleigh Loa | HIH 9 1:09:25

3M ago1:09:25

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Ashleigh grew up wanting to honor her grandparents' sacrifice and hard work, moving from the Philippines to Hawaiʻi to get their family out of poverty. Her plans were put on hold when she got pregnant right after high school and had to help raise her sisters, but she got her degree 7 years later and began pursuing a career in nonprofit work in the …

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WrestleMania XL: SCORCHING HOT Takes! 38:50

3M ago38:50

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Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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The BEST WWE Theme Song (Elimination Bracket) - Pt. 2: Jim Johnston songs with lyrics bracket 1:32:37

3M ago1:32:37

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Debating the best WWE theme songs of all time – Part 2: Jim Johnston songs with lyrics bracket 01:04 – Hulk Hogan Real American vs Move to the Music Raw Theme 13:33 – Chris Jericho Break Down the Walls vs Lita 18:56 – A$$ Man Billy Gunn vs Chuck & Billy 25:42 – New Day vs Sexy Boy Shawn Michaels 35:13 – DX vs HHH My Time 43:08 – Honky Tonk Man vs W…

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Life as a Local Actor and How To Be Real | Actor Dann Seki | HIH 8 56:31

3M ago56:31

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With a decades long career performing in Hawaiʻi, Dann shares how he got into acting, dealing with feeling like a "fake," and how getting to perform as different characters has impacted his real self. We also talked about family and what being "retired" is like for him. Come join us in our facebook group, Here in Hawaiʻi! https://www.facebook.com/g…

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Can Okada finally hit #1 in the Asian Power Rankings? 4:15

3M ago4:15

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Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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Hawaiʻi Hall of Famer Nani Cockett on Winning in Life | Basketball Legend Nani Cockett | HIH 7 57:27

3M ago57:27

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Nani shares how she has found different ways to be of service to others, whether it be from her hall of fame UH women's basketball career, coaching, teaching, training, and even in real estate. We get to hear her perspectives on success and how to define abundance. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Abundance-Method-Manifesting-Everything/dp/B0B…

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The BEST WWE Theme Song (Elimination Bracket) - Pt. 1: Jim Johnston instrumentals 1:15:09

3M ago1:15:09

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Debating the best WWE theme songs of all time – Part 1: Jim Johnston instrumentals bracket 00:35 – Undertaker vs Yokozuna 04:36 – Brock Lesnar vs Mr Perfect 15:13 – Ultimate Warrior vs Roddy Piper 26:04 – Mick Foley vs Kurt Angle 31:23 – The Brood vs Goldust 35:27 – The Shield vs Kane 44:02 – Bret Hart vs Razor Ramon 53:59 – Stone Cold Steve Austin…

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Is It Worth the Moné? | Okada the Most Powerful Asian Wrestler? 10:10

3M ago10:10

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Jessie's T-Shirt of the Week, plus Matt's info on the *exclusive* shirts that were available at AEW Big Business. Matt is relieved Nino isn't here for this week's Asian Power Rankings... Did Okada even make the list? Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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A Music Producer’s Journey With Autism & Imposter Syndrome | Ukulele Artist Brittni Paiva | HIH 6 1:08:50

3M ago1:08:50

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Brittni won her first Nā Hōkū Hanohano at age 15. Since then her career in music has been filled with multiple awards, millions of downloads, and performances with music legends, but her life has also been filled with challenges. Last year, she found out that she's on the autism spectrum, which helped explain her sensory sensitivity. She's also bee…

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Mercedes Moné AEW Debut LIVE REACTION 49:17

3M ago49:17

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Fact Check Matt was at Big Business live and gives his take on how the crowd reacted to Mercedes Moné's debut and new music. And we get back into the AEW vs WWE debate. Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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Controversy Over Bull Nakano's Ranking | APR & T-Shirt of the Week 27:03

3M ago27:03

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Nino is enraged to find out that Bull Nakano is ranked number 1 on this week's Asian Power Rankings over Kazuchika Okada and his AEW debut. We also take a look at the Rock's homage to the classic Batman slapping Robin comic book meme in our T-shirt of the week! Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestling…

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Starting an Aloha Revolution | VH07V's Ed Sugimoto | HIH 5 43:33

3M ago43:33

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How does a guy go from working at the cable company to starting a brand that we see EVERYWHERE here in Hawaiʻi? Ed takes us through his journey, from humble beginnings with the idea for VH07V (aka Aloha Revolution) coming up from his blog, how it took getting laid off from his job of 23 years to push him into going all-in on his business, and the r…

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Favorite Moments of Sting's Wrestling Career 47:28

4M ago47:28

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From Surfer Sting to Main Event Mafia Sting, the guys run thru their favorite Sting moments from WCW, TNA Impact, WWE and AEW in honor of him retiring from professional wrestling. Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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Defending the People of Hawaiʻi | Public Defender Minda Yamaga 1:08:42

4M ago1:08:42

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Minda shares about visiting the Heart Mountain internment camp where her mother was born, and takes us through her journey from becoming a mother during her senior year of high school, going on to college, working as a chemist after the anthrax scare, then going to law school and becoming a public defender. She shares the deep connection she has to…

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Wrestlers Whose Careers Got F&*ked up by WWE 1:03:49

4M ago1:03:49

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With success in WCW, ECW, TNA, ROH, Japan, or the Indies, these wrestlers should have had great careers in WWE, but instead WWE f$%#ed them up. Judge Aaron also returns with an immediate scalding hot take, bringing out his legal skills to make a case for how the WWE ruined CM Punk's career. We also have our popular segments: Jessie's T-shirt (Item)…

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Local Humor From the 80s to Now | Comedian James Mane 44:26

4M ago44:26

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James Mane is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster, and was the first Samoan to do stand-up comedy on American TV. He talks about being mentored by Andy Bumatai, how his parents laid the foundation for his career path, and how his experiences growing up in the 80s shaped his comedy today. Support James at: https://comedianjamesmane.com/https://…

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Elimination Chamber 2024 Reactions 1:09:13

4M ago1:09:13

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Naomi's entrance in daylight, Becky Lynch backlash, defending LA Knight's honor, Drew McIntyre rumor. What kind of name is New Catch Republic? We were promised surprises, where were the surprises? What was better – the Women's Elimination Chamber or the Men's? Also who gets the most Nino heat this week? And Matt tries to get us cancelled again. Vid…

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Ranking the Funniest in Professional Wrestlers in Any Era 54:50

4M ago54:50

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Whether it be WWE, AEW, WCW, TNA, ECW, the attitude era or any other part of pro wrestling, the guys compile a list of the funniest wrestlers, then make their arguments to break it down to the #1 FUNNIEST wrestler of all time. We'll see: Mick Foley, R-Truth, Chris Jericho, Danhausen, Kurt Angle, Orange Cassidy, The Rock, The Acclaimed, Bobby Heenan…

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Big E Returning Soon? Okada in AEW and Where Are All of the Asian STARS in AEW??? 9:54

4M ago9:54

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"Smaller" wrestlers HAVE gotten championship pushes but when put next to a "big body" type, they get squashed. Like Dragon Lee just did in NXT and Kofi after Kofimania. Speaking of which, is Big E primed for a return from his career-ending neck injury? We've seen with Saraya, Edge and Bryan Danielson, that it's possible – what does that mean for Bi…

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Do What Makes Your Heart Sing | Ryan Chun of Elite Parking 59:53

4M ago59:53

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Ryan Chun started Elite Parking (then Elite Valet) as a 20-year-old with a payphone number on his business card. Today, with over 30 years of experience running a hospitality business that happens to park cars, Ryan shares about the many people that impacted him along the way, how his business philosophy was influenced by the kindness and support o…

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Who’s Next to Transition From Pro Football to Pro Wrestling? 39:52

4M ago39:52

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Successful (and failed) NFL stars who transitioned into professional wrestling (including Pat McAfee, Lawrence Taylor, Gronk, Ernie Ladd, and Steve Mongo McMichael). Which current NFL players would do well in the world of sports entertainment? (George Kittle, DK Metcalf, Aaron Donald) The return of the Asian Power Rankings where Damage Control, Shi…

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WrestleMania XL Kickoff Reaction | Genius Plan or an Audible for Cody, Rock and Roman? 41:45

4M ago41:45

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Did The Rock know how the fans would react to his appearance on Smackdown? The guys site evidence from Black Adam and Tyrese Gibson. Marvin makes a compelling argument for a genius plan. Will Matt ever join Team Cody? Video episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@justsomeguystalkingwrestlingBy Nolan Hong

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Asian Pride or Nah? Sponsor Tie-ins, Nikki Cross Easter Egg, Drew McIntyre Hater of the Year 41:00

4M ago41:00

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The guys have mixed feelings about referee Ryan Tran after Kevin Owens and Logan Paul's match at the Royal Rumble. Matt wants you to watch Bryan Danielson vs Yuji Nagata on AEW Collision. The Kabuki Warriors are awesome and Kofi Kingston doesn't have a good relationship with office chairs. Logan Paul giving Prime to a kid at the Royal Rumble has th…

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Vince McMahon Allegations: Criminal Charges? Conspiracy Theories... 53:49

4M ago53:49

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Our wrestling legal expert and actual lawyer Bip breaks down the sex abuse and sex trafficking allegations against Vince McMahon – What does the complaint mean? Could Vince go to jail? What would Bip's advice be if Vince was HIS client? We go over some of the details in the complaint including the possible alleged involvement of Brock Lesnar, and d…

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Top 5 Royal Rumble Moments of All Time 31:18

4M ago31:18

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The guys are putting together their Top 5 Royal Rumble Moments. The top 2 spots went to John Cena's surprise return in 2008 and Vince McMahon tearing both of his quads on the way to the ring in 2005. The guys each give their pick for the rest of the list – Edge's return in 2020, HBK Shawn Michaels entering at #1 and winning the whole rumble, Ric Fl…

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Best Foreign Character in Wrestling? 28:50

4M ago28:50

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Jinder Mahal is getting a title shot which got the guys thinking, who's the best (or maybe worst?) foreign character in professional wrestling? The guys dig into their wrestling memories to bring their picks (although The Iron Sheik is already the collective #1). The show starts off with a hot take with Marvin picking Bret "the Hitman" Hart – who e…

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Imposter Syndrome & What It Looks Like to Practice Aloha | Dr. Ashley Ono 56:40

4M ago56:40

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Dr. Ashley Ono is an internal medicine hospitalist and an Aloha practitioner. She shares how anxiety and imposter syndrome almost drove her to leave medicine, and how even though she was a skeptic, the practie of meditation brought her back. Along this journey she became a student of Pono Shim, who taught her the Aloha Response. She shares some of …

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Here in Hawaiʻi Trailer 0:53

6M ago0:53

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Local people, local stories, inspired by ALOHA. We know we're lucky we live Hawaiʻi – not just because of the scenery, but because of the spirit of aloha shared by all of us who call Hawaiʻi home. Host Nolan Hong talks story with kamaʻaina to uncover experiences that we can all relate to and connect with. The "Here in Hawaiʻi" theme song was writte…

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