Best Takayama Podcasts (2024)

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Purple Highs - Adrian Crutchfield - Episode 22 2:44:17

1y ago2:44:17

2:44:17

Listen to Adrian Crutchfield as he takes you on an incredible journey from the back risers of Paisley Park for his first audition, to the spotlight on the Arsenio Hall's Show. In this interview, Adrian shares his firsthand experiences of working alongside Prince and how he helped Prince form the NPG Hornz. This podcast is an absolute must-listen fo…

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Purple Highs - Tefft Smith II - Episode 21 1:48:52

1+ y ago1:48:52

1:48:52

While there were other schools for animation and visual design, Tefft Smith II was beckoned to Minneapolis after high school to Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) because of its proximity to all things Prince. That proximity brought him to the center of Prince Universe as he became a regular at the parties and performances Prince had at P…

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Purple Highs - Jellybean Johnson - Episode 20 1:27:44

1+ y ago1:27:44

1:27:44

Purple Highs journeys to the "Bean Cave" for an interview with Jellybean Johnson, the drummer of The Time. Johnson shares stories from his 50+ year in the Minneapolis music scene, discusses how he acquired his nickname "Jellybean", recounts times with Prince, and much much more. Full of insights and revelations, this episode is cooler then Santa Cl…

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Purple Highs - Heidi Vader - Episode 19 1:14:28

1+ y ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Heidi Vader, who grew up in south Minneapolis just a few miles away from Prince's high school, has been a devoted follower of the legendary musician since his Dirty Mind days. In this podcast, she shares stories of her experiences watching him perform on the Triple Threat Tour, at First Avenue, and at Paisley Park. Following Prince's passing, Heidi…

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Episode 49: Three month postpartum baby update 36:20

2y ago36:20

36:20

On the week of Ellie's 3rd month of life, Reid + Cari sit down to discuss what's new as parents, breastfeeding, body image, parenting, and much more. Questions or comments to Reid + Cari, email: thehawaiicouplepodcast@gmail.com Connect with us on: Instagram: @thehawaiicouple Facebook: The Hawaii Couple Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/…

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Episode 48: Starting and growing a YouTube channel with Luke Takayama 40:58

2y ago40:58

40:58

Reid + Cari sit down with PhotoLukeHawaii's Luke Takeyama on how he got started in YouTube, his growth to 20,000 subs, and what's next for his channel. PhotoLukeHawaii is a team including my wife Cheryl, our son Austin, and myself Luke. I’m a father, husband, photographer, videographer, bon dancer, taiko player, butterfly caregiver, gardener and on…

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Episode 47: A conversation about motherhood with friends Eryn and Dayna 58:43

2y ago58:43

58:43

Reid + Cari sit down with Cari's long time friends Eryn and Dayna to discuss what their motherhood journey has been like. Eryn has a 1 year old daughter names Miko and Dayna has a 5 month old son named Parker. Each tells stories about their different, yet same journey navigating being a new parent. Questions or comments to Reid + Cari, email: theha…

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Episode 46: How to Raise a Smart Baby 43:34

2y ago43:34

43:34

Reid + Cari breakdown an article they read about how to raise a smart baby. They discuss the points in the article and share the sometimes different opinions they each have on the topic. Article: https://www.babycenter.com/baby/baby-development/5-secrets-to-raising-a-smart-baby_10370985 Questions or comments to Reid + Cari, email: thehawaiicouplepo…

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Episode 45: All about the boobs! 27:25

2y ago27:25

27:25

Boobs, Boobs, Boobs! Cari goes into detail about her breastfeeding journey and the breastfeeding stigma surrounding women. Reid + Cari also update Ellie's journey at her 6th week of life and share some lessons learned. Questions or comments to Reid + Cari, email: thehawaiicouplepodcast@gmail.com Connect with us on: Instagram: @thehawaiicouple Faceb…

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Episode 44: The Hawaii Couple and a Baby 35:32

2y ago35:32

35:32

Reid + Cari are back after a short break with a third season. In this episode they share the story of the birth of their new baby girl. Cari discusses what it is like as a new mother, while Reid wishes there was more equality at the hospital for the dads. The two of them also discuss what lessons have come so far in the few weeks of being a new par…

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Episode 43: The final countdown to the baby! 24:03

2+ y ago24:03

24:03

Reid + Cari talk about the remaining days until their baby girl is born. Cari walks through what she is doing to prepare and her feelings towards giving birth. Reid shares about his anxiety over the upcoming arrival. Questions or comments to Reid + Cari, email: thehawaiicouplepodcast@gmail.com Connect with us on: Instagram: @thehawaiicouple Faceboo…

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Purple Highs - Gina ”Kim” Hyatt - Episode 18 1:54:48

2+ y ago1:54:48

1:54:48

Ever wonder how the bathroom at Prince’s house on Galpin was painted? Or what it was like to be a part of those Erotic City parties at Glam Slam? And what about Prince riding a trike?! We can’t make this stuff up and neither can our guest. Gina “Kim” Hyatt brings you into the Prince universe with stories from the days of wild on the latest episode …

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Episode 42: The top five qualities a woman looks for in a partner 31:27

2+ y ago31:27

31:27

Join Reid + Cari as their discuss the top five qualities a woman looks for in a partner or spouse (based on their opinion). With so many singles out there wondering :"what do females want out of a man?" It is no wonder that many get it wrong. We are here to inform you about the five best ways to improve your chances of landing that special someone.…

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Episode 41: Thoughts about becoming a new dad and reflections on our fathers 33:02

2+ y ago33:02

33:02

Reid + Cari discuss how Reid feels about becoming a new dad on this Father's Day. They also talk about their own fathers and the lessons they learned from them. Happy Father's Day to all the dads and dads to be out there! Questions or comments to Reid + Cari, email: thehawaiicouplepodcast@gmail.com Connect with us on: Instagram: @thehawaiicouple Fa…

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Episode 40: Achieving the dream of becoming a stay at home parent 38:30

2+ y ago38:30

38:30

Reid + Cari discuss their decision and thought process to have Cari stay at home for the first year of motherhood. From finances to expectations, they each outline the importance of the decision and how they came to it. Questions or comments to Reid + Cari, email: thehawaiicouplepodcast@gmail.com Connect with us on: Instagram: @thehawaiicouple Face…

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Episode 39: The dangers of too much technology on our kids 36:01

2+ y ago36:01

36:01

From smartphones and social media to TV and tablet-based toys, today’s kids are constantly inundated by technology. While it’s important for children and teens to develop an aptitude for technology, after all, they will use computers their whole lives, too much technology use can have detrimental health and physical effects. Of course, this doesn’t…

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Purple Highs - Scottie Baldwin - Episode 17 3:10:25

2+ y ago3:10:25

3:10:25

"To the Darkness, let there be light. To my sound man, turn up my voice real tight" - Prince As front-of-house sound for Prince over the course of 16 years, Scottie Baldwin (aka "Scottie P") was a master of making Prince and his bands tight during live performances. As a part of the Minneapolis music scene, Scottie discusses his days as a drum tech…

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Episode 38: More real estate questions with Austin O'Leary and Ryan Oda from Forward Realty 1:12:50

2+ y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Reid + Cari are back with another interview of Austin and Ryan from Forward Realty. In this episode Austin and Ryan discuss the real estate market with rising mortgage interest rates, Hawaii supply and demand and the next evolution of both commercial and residential real estate in Hawaii. Austin and Ryan also get personal about the relationships th…

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Episode 37: Reflecting back on our Mom’s for Mother’s Day 34:29

2+ y ago34:29

34:29

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mom's out there! Reid + Cari have a chance to sit down and reflect on their mom's and how much they mean to their families. We all have a special person that we call mom. Take the time to celebrate her on more than one day a year! “The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” —…

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Episode 36: Our responsibility to pass down our culture 28:27

2+ y ago28:27

28:27

Reid + Cari fresh out of seeing a new play Oriental Faddah and Son by Lee Tonouchi (Cari's cousin), explore the beauty and simplicity of the life story told by Lee through poems and anecdotes about his father (faddah) and his grandparents. The play is based on a book Lee wrote called Significant Moments in the Life of Oriental Faddah and Son. Cari …

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Episode 35: Life lessons learned through golf 39:05

2+ y ago39:05

39:05

Reid has been playing golf almost his entire life. Without realizing it as a child, there were many life lessons that he took away from the sport. Cari + Reid sit down to talk through what he learned. Reid gets personal and shares some stories about his grandfather and father and the memories he has playing with them. Subscribe to the show to get e…

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Episode 34: Change is inevitable 41:54

2+ y ago41:54

41:54

Reid + Cari sit down to talk through change. You inherit new responsibilities at work, your marriage may go through changes, even positive things like birth, new home - can cause inner turmoil. Reid + Cari share changes that have been going on in their lives from pandemic to new baby and how they are handling it. Subscribe to the show to get episod…

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Purple Highs - Matt Liddy - Episode 16 45:31

2+ y ago45:31

45:31

The video of 11-year-old Prince has gone viral this past week. Matt Liddy, a WCCO producer, gives details on how he found the clip in the station’s archives and how the story that was aired came to be. If you don’t already, this interview will make you believe in miracles.By Paisley Nights

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Episode 33: Time management relationship hacks 37:24

2+ y ago37:24

37:24

Reid + Cari discuss how they work together to manage their time and juggle all that life offers. In this season of personal introspection, why does improving time management remain such a persistent, perennial goal for so many of us? The irony is that we need to become better time managers of our own efforts to improve time management — to prioriti…

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Episode 32: Second trimester pregnancy update 37:42

2+ y ago37:42

37:42

Reid + Cari update everyone on what has been going on with the baby since a month ago. They also dive into debates over parenting topics like Montessori parenting style, cloth vs regular diapers, and baby names. Subscribe to the show to get episodes like this and more straight to your device. Episodes appear each Monday. Questions or comments to Re…

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Episode 31: Better relationship communication skills 35:16

2+ y ago35:16

35:16

Reid + Cari didn't always communicate well. In fact, they are a work in progress. In this episode they explore 5 lessons in relationship communication to better overcome conflict. Along the way, they rehash and explore their personal growth and the growth they have done together to strengthen their communication. Subscribe to the show to get episod…

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Episode 30: What nobody tells you about moving 36:20

2+ y ago36:20

36:20

Reid + Cari take you into their life update by sharing what to expect when...moving. Cari shares her mindset on purging the past and Reid talks about the financial expectations around buying a new home. Subscribe to the show to get episodes like this and more straight to your device. Episodes appear each Monday. Questions or comments to Reid + Cari…

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Episode 29: First trimester pregnancy update 30:02

2+ y ago30:02

30:02

Reid + Cari discuss the first and second trimester of their pregnancy. Cari shares about her pregnancy insecurities and body changes and Reid discusses the upcoming responsibility of fatherhood. Subscribe to the show to get episodes like this and more straight to your device. Episodes appear each Monday. Questions or comments to Reid + Cari, email:…

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Episode 28: How can I afford a home in Hawaii? A conversation with Austin O'Leary and Ryan Oda of Forward Realty 1:09:12

2+ y ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Reid + Cari get to know two amazing real estate advisors Austin O'Leary and Ryan Oda from Forward Realty. In this episode, Austin and Ryan educate on the basics of buying Residential and Commercial real estate, the current state of Hawaii's real estate market, and share personal stories to building good client and personal relationships. Subscribe …

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Episode 27: Meeting internationally renowned psychic and spiritual healer Lan Vo 44:25

2+ y ago44:25

44:25

Reid + Cari describe their individual experiences with Lan Vo, who is a well known and renowned psychic and spiritual healer in Honolulu. Skeptical at first, both Reid + Cari found out some interesting things about their life and future. Lan Vo http://www.lanvo.org/ Subscribe to the show to get episodes like this and more straight to your device. E…

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Episode 26: The rollercoaster ride called parenting with Jenny and Laurie Rubin-Taira 48:24

2+ y ago48:24

48:24

Reid + Cari do a life update with Jenny and Laurie Rubin-Taira. They open up about the initial struggles of integrating newborns and balancing careers and a growing business with raising a family. Laurie also opens up about some health complications she experienced post-pregnancy and they give advice to Reid + Cari, the soon to be parents. Subscrib…

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Episode 25: Very special update on our IVF journey. We are having a baby!!! 42:49

2+ y ago42:49

42:49

Reid + Cari open themselves up to sharing an update on their In vitro fertilization (IVF) process after unsuccessful attempts and having a miscarriage. They get intimate with their story and open up in hopes of helping others that struggle with pregnancy in hopes to normalize the experience. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex series of proce…

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Episode 24: We are buying a home in paradise 41:57

2+ y ago41:57

41:57

Reid + Cari are becoming homeowners...well at least are in the process. In this episode, as a new couple buying a home together they discuss what is important to consider in this process, how a big decision like buying a home affects your relationship, and what affording Hawaii is really like. Questions or comments to Reid + Cari, email: thehawaiic…

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Episode 23: Understanding sexuality, building relationships, and other fun facts with Dr. Steven Nwe 45:38

3y ago45:38

45:38

Reid + Cari reconnect with an old friend Dr. Steven Nwe who is a Dermatologist in Chicago. Steven talks about the Chicago dating scene and opens up about finding a relationship during the pandemic. Reid + Cari learn about his experience understanding his own sexuality and talk about the differences between generations around understanding sexuality…

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Episode 22: We're back! 35:22

3y ago35:22

35:22

Reid+ Cari kick off Season 2 of The Hawaii Couple by sharing some of what they did over the Christmas and New Year break. They also discuss the upcoming year and the struggle with goal setting and how they overcome goal fatigue. Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3r0neZr For questions or comments to Reid + Cari, email: thehawaiicouplepodcast@gmail.com …

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Episode 21: 2021 Year in Review 36:09

3y ago36:09

36:09

What a year! As we close on 2021 we all have much to reminisce about. From the pandemic, to family, to pregnancy, to side hustles, we are all just trying to enjoy ourselves as the world continues to spin. Reid + Cari think back to an eventful 2021 and talk about their fond memories and lessons learned in 2021. We are taking a little break for the h…

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Episode 20: We're from the big big island... 38:51

3y ago38:51

38:51

Reid + Cari just returned from a Thanksgiving trip to the Big Island of Hawaii to visit with family and friends that they have not seen since before the start of the pandemic. Listen as they recap their trip and talk about lessons learned when traveling with a large family. For questions or comments to Reid + Cari, email: thehawaiicouplepodcast@gma…

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Episode 19: The one where we met online 49:02

3y ago49:02

49:02

We're almost done with 2021, a year that somehow has had more twists than 2020. While the world is still not out of the pandemic, many Americans are now fully vaccinated and out on the prowl. Reid + Cari sit down and talk about online dating. Cari is not a part of the 30% of singles that has used online dating. She asks Reid about his online dating…

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Episode 18: Enough is a Feast 43:48

3y ago43:48

43:48

Reid + Cari sit down before Thanksgiving to explore what it means to have gratitude. As this year comes to a close, join them as they reflect on the weariness of the pandemic and the reminder that it's important to remember to express gratitude for all you have. Article(s) cited: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/11/23/7-scientifically-pro…

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Episode 17: Second chances at love...Michael Pearson & Liz Piccoli 43:49

3y ago43:49

43:49

Reid + Cari sit down with friends from New York, Michael Pearson and Liz Piccoli. Recently married in COVID, these two newlyweds talk about the lessons they learned from previous marriages, the serendipitous way they met, building a life together, and what the future holds. Subscribe to the show to get episodes like this and more straight to your d…

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Episode 16: You can't connect the dots looking forward 50:58

3y ago50:58

50:58

Reid + Cari reflect on the past jobs they have both held and discuss how each experience helped shape who they are today. Did you know Cari taught Ukulele for a Hawaiian music icon? Did you know that Reid once counted people for a living? Subscribe to the show to get episodes like this and more straight to your device. Episodes appear each Monday. …

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Episode 15: Lies we never told our parents...and other questions we ask each other 40:01

3y ago40:01

40:01

Communication and continuing to learn something new about your spouse are important to keep the relationship healthy. In this episode Reid + Cari ask each other surprise questions and respond to each others answers. Subscribe to the show to get episodes like this and more straight to your device. Episodes appear each Monday. For questions or commen…

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Episode 14: Will you marry me? 46:35

3y ago46:35

46:35

Reid + Cari reminisce about their wedding three years ago after watching highlights from the wedding. They share about their engagement, the work and compromise that went in to planning a wedding, and memories of the day of. Cari shares what she learned having gone through two weddings during different times of her life. Subscribe to the show to ge…

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Episode 13: A Chocolate Story with Erin Kanno Uehara 1:00:23

3y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Reid + Cari reconnect with long time friend Erin Kanno Uehara to talk life, business, family, the pandemic, and chocolate. Erin is an accomplished business owner, wife, mom, and now author. In her book "Bringing Peace to Our World Once Chocolate at a Time," Erin believes that there is a lesson to be learned in every moment. She sees the opportunity…

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Episode 12: Love and Farmhouse Pizza...The story of Kyle and Kanoe 49:55

3y ago49:55

49:55

If not for a random meeting in a coffee shop, an amazing pizza place would not have been born. Reid + Cari get to know Kyle and Kanoe of Farmhouse Pizza (https://www.instagram.com/farmhousepizza.hi/?hl=en). Some relationships begin with the smallest seed planted. Kyle and Kanoe tell their how they met story and share the beginnings of starting Farm…

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Episode 11: Bouncing back from the brink of marriage destruction with Reid and Cheryl Yasunaga 1:09:23

3y ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Reid + Cari are joined by long time friends of the family Reid and Cheryl Yasunaga. Reid and Cheryl open up about past struggles in their marriage. Both give their best parenting advice they learned by raising two successful kids Justin and Shayna; and each talk about what the future holds for both of them. This interview was raw and real and you w…

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Latasha Ferguson—S1E16 43:40

3y ago43:40

43:40

In today’s episode, we sit down with Latasha Ferguson and hear some of her amazing story. As a Black and Korean woman, Tasha has a lot of insight about navigating two worlds, overcoming obstacles, and finding a synthesis of both joy and sorrow. Enjoy our conversation as well uplift the stories of Mixed folks like Latasha. Shownotes: Latasha Ferguso…

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Episode 10: Growing up in Hawaii 44:48

3y ago44:48

44:48

Reid + Cari celebrate closing in on 1500 downloads by sitting down to discuss what it was like for each of them to grow up in Hawaii. For many, Hawaii is a paradise, but for Reid and Cari they call it home. Reid shares about his perspective of culture and Hawaiian history and how it changed his view of his home. Cari talk about her time away form t…

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Episode 9: Martial Arts Trainer and Professional Contemporary Dancer, Kelly Del Rosario 51:34

3y ago51:34

51:34

Reid + Cari sit down with long time friend Kelly Del Rosario who is a martial arts trainer and professional contemporary dancer in San Francisco. Kelly opens up about how he became a professional dancer, his relationship with his mom, and what the dating scene in the bay area is like. Reid and Kelly reminisce about their childhood days and share fu…