Best PPBS Hawaiʻis Podcasts (2024)

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The Baby Toon (with Cassidy Crowley) 27:02

8h ago27:02

27:02

Eight years ago, Cassidy Crowley captured the attention of a land shark when she was only 7-years-old. How that experience turned her into an extremely successful business owner. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Hawaiʻi’s 2024 Distinguished Young Woman (with Madison Iwashita) 27:17

7d ago27:17

27:17

Since 1958, 780,000 young women have competed in this prestigious program but only a few have won this “Distinguished Award.” We’ll meet a local girl who owns that title in 2024. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Freshwater Czar (with Jeremy Kimura) 32:48

14d ago32:48

32:48

Without freshwater, there are no rivers, streams and underground aquifers, and without freshwater, there is no life. Jeremy Kimura refuses to let that happen in Hawaiʻi. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Jimmy “Da Geek” Bender 29:46

21d ago29:46

29:46

You can catch this Geek on morning radio alongside Michael W. Perry, at midday with a couple of other Poor Sports or on Spectrum OC16…catch him if you can. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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DJ Chicken Jerky (with Ella Wong) 39:14

28d ago39:14

39:14

Eleven-year-old Ella Wong found her groove in the music world and now has a beat on the local DJ scene. She also happens to have one of the coolest stage names in town… Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Wedding Filmmaker to Emmy Award Winning Director (with Stephan Boeker) 44:09

1M ago44:09

44:09

For 25 years, Stephan Boeker was a popular wedding filmmaker on Maui. Today he is an Emmy Award Winning Director, whose unique approach to storytelling is inspiring others to chase their dreams. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Looking Through the Rearview Mirror (with Bob Sigall) 29:22

2M ago29:22

29:22

Historian, author and business consultant Bob Sigall never took a single journalism course. In fact, he was psychology major. So how did he become one of Hawai‘i’s top newspaper columnists? Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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The Story Behind “The Companies We Keep” (with Bob Sigall) 27:53

2M ago27:53

27:53

When Bob Sigall was eight-years-old he sold lost golf balls for a dime to make money. How that entrepreneurial spirit influenced his life and created “The Companies We Keep.” Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Kaua‘i’s Haunted Schools (with Lopaka Kapanui) 30:08

2M ago30:08

30:08

Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui continues the conversation about Hawai‘i’s most haunted schools. In this episode, we travel to Beautiful Kaua‘i, where hair-raising stories abound. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Lua: The Way of the Hawaiian Warrior (with Ramsay Taum) 28:15

2M ago28:15

28:15

A bone-breaking conversation with world-renowned Hawaiian Cultural Advisor Ramsay Taum who tells us why those who practice the Hawaiian martial art of Lua have their eyes set on their opponent’s joints. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Andagi (with Albert Teruya) 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

No glaze, no powdered sugar and no sprinkles! Chef Albert Teruya reveals the secret to the perfect Andagi - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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The Healing Practice of Ho‘oponopono (with Ramsay Taum) 28:13

3M ago28:13

28:13

World-renowned Hawaiian Cultural Advisor Ramsay Taum returns to talk about the healing practice of Ho‘oponopono and explains how reconciliation and forgiveness can break barriers to peace and harmony. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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The Healing Art of Lomilomi (with Mālia Helelā) 38:35

3M ago38:35

38:35

Kumu hula and lomilomi practitioner and trainer Mālia Helelā tells us why she looks to the ‘āina for grounding and inspiration and how hula and lomilomi work hand-in-hand. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Kahuna (with Lopaka Kapanui) 33:58

3M ago33:58

33:58

If you could put a curse on someone would you? Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui will keep you on the edge of your seat as he takes you deep into a mysterious and sometimes dark world, in his newest book, “KAHUNA.” Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikT…

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Son of O‘ahu (with Elijah Kalā McShane) 34:46

3M ago34:46

34:46

Elijah is a devoted Ambassador of Aloha. His mission of sharing The Way of Aloha has reached millions around the world via his social media reach and his work as a speaker, facilitator, and ceremonialist. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Faceboo…

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Memories of Kui Lee (with Kimo Lee) 38:49

4M ago38:49

38:49

Kimo Lee tells us about his dad, who happens to be one of Hawai‘i’s greatest singer-songwriters of all time. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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Ultimate Waterslide Tester (with Nohea Keaunui-Gould) 32:17

4M ago32:17

32:17

Nohea Keaunui-Gould may have one of the coolest jobs in Hawai‘i. In fact, it might be the coolest job EVER. Nohea is the Operations Manager and Wet’n’Wild in Kapolei and the Ultimate Waterslide Tester. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Taiko Drums for the Deaf (with Chizuko Endo) 32:08

4M ago32:08

32:08

Chizuko Endo is the co-founder of Taiko Center of the Pacific. She has traveled the globe performing & teaching - dedicated to the evolution of modern Taiko as we know it today. Several years ago, she started teaching deaf students about the art of taiko drumming. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get y…

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The Sherlock Holmes of Magic (with Alan Arita) 24:12

4M ago24:12

24:12

After a 30-year career at HPD, this retired Police Captain knows what others are thinking. He is not a not psychic, but uses his five senses to create an illusion of a sixth sense… Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Jason "Buz 1" Tavares 1:22:38

5M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

An integral part of Hawai‘i's underground hip-hop scene in the late 80s into the early 90s, Tavares pushed the limits of lyricism with his original styles and freestyle flows as a member of the Hi-State Family, VM and Moʻilla Pillaz Hosted by: Kavet the Catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Project Shaka (with Steve Sue) 33:42

5M ago33:42

33:42

With a new documentary and an effort to change our state’s license plates, Steve Sue’s mission to spread aloha is bringing shaka back. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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Mālama ʻĀina Foundation (with Tahjra Alcoran and Haley Pimental) 32:57

5M ago32:57

32:57

The Mālama ʻĀina Foundation looks to perpetuate Hawaiian culture by using its practices in teaching STEAM to the next generation. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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Terrence "Big Teeze" Hallums 1:24:54

5M ago1:24:54

1:24:54

Hallums was one half of HerbanJoint, Hawai‘i's first rap crew toever rock the stage with Hip-Hoplegends like Cypress Hill, Houseof Pain and the Pharcyde. Thisgold record recording artist, radiohost and entrepreneur shares hisdecades of knowledge. Hosted by Kavet the catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTo…

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The Bird is the Word (with Cameron Datanagan) 28:25

5M ago28:25

28:25

Hobbyist Cameron Datanagan speaks pigeon. He raises them, too. Welcome to the world of pigeon fancying. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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Pigeon Racing (with Dexter Wong) 29:45

5M ago29:45

29:45

Step (or fly?) into the world of pigeon racing with lifelong hobbyist Dexter Wong. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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DJ Kutmaster Spaz 1:27:15

5M ago1:27:15

1:27:15

A master of the mix and cut on the turntables, this DJ started in his bedroom and quickly opened his own club, started radio stations and a multimedia empire. Hosted by: Kavet the catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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Digital Equity and Literacy (with Kaʻala Souza) 38:54

6M ago38:54

38:54

What is digital literacy? Ka‘ala Souza reveals his motivation for making Hawai‘i the nation’s most digitally literate state. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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JDM Mania (with Slater Robinson) 28:25

6M ago28:25

28:25

Are kei trucks just the latest auto trend in Hawai‘i, or are they here to stay? Slater Robinson, the man who helped kickstart the craze, weighs in. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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Harold "2 Swift" Enanoria | Part 1 1:20:37

6M ago1:20:37

1:20:37

One of the original members of the Hip-Hop crew called “Bomb Squad,” this local boy used his amazing B-Boy skills to travel the world and back. 2 Swift rewinds the clock to the beginning of Hawaiʻi's first popping and breakdance battles. Stay tuned for Part 2, where 2 Swift talks about moving to L.A., touring Japan, and dancing for famous pop stars…

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Teenage Businessman (with Coen Cadinha) 31:06

6M ago31:06

31:06

Coen Cadinha is not an entrepreneurial dreamer, he’s an experienced businessman with an inspirational success story… and he’s only 16. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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Soup Soup (with Mark Noguchi) 31:44

6M ago31:44

31:44

From beef stew to zosui, our soups and stews are windows into the lives of our ancestors, and to this day, the recipes remain a family affair. Chef Mark Noguchi explains. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Tassho Pearce 1:16:16

6M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

One of Hawaiʻi's most respected MC's and entrepreneurs recalls the early days of his crew, Hoomanakaz, and starting the clothing brand, Flip the Bird. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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Dis-N-Dat and Everything in Between (with Kutmaster Spaz) 34:38

6M ago34:38

34:38

His students call him Mr. Bulatao, but you may know him as Kutmaster Spaz. We’ll meet the man behind the microphone. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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Every Person Has A Story and a Dream (with Ronley Lakalaka) 26:45

7M ago26:45

26:45

A Kalihi boy’s relentless work ethic earns him a professional football contract, but he chose instead to walk away from the game he loved. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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Clark "LORD ONE" Cuadro 1:02:40

7M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

We talk story with the founder of B-Boy Reunion, which has been perpetuating Hawai‘i’s B-Boy and Hip-Hop culture since 1997. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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Macaroni Salad (with Mark Noguchi) 25:37

7M ago25:37

25:37

Chef Mark Noguchi returns to the show to discuss Hawaiʻi's favorite plate lunch side, macaroni salad. WSYW? Episode 113 Original Airdate: April 10, 2024 Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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What's in a Name? (with Lance Threefingers) 29:29

7M ago29:29

29:29

A young man has spent his entire life confirming his name is real. Join us for an inspirational story of understanding one’s responsibility. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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John "PRIME" Hina 1:08:39

7M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

The history of Hawaiʻi Graffiti dates back to the early 1980's. With many, Writers a.k.a. Graffiti Artists wanting to be incognito we were able to talk with, John "PRIME" Hina on the history of Hawai'i graffiti. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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RE-LISTEN: ʻOpihi (with Lanai Tabura) 18:58

7M ago18:58

18:58

It's known as "Hawaiian gold", and it's getting harder to find. DJ/comedian/TV personality Lanai Tabura returns to the show once again to talk with Ron about the dangerous art of picking ʻopihi. WSYW? Episode 013 Original Airdate: November 3, 2021 How UH-Mānoa is Working to Restore ʻOpihi Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is ava…

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RE-LISTEN: Night Marchers (with Lopaka Kapanui) 21:03

8M ago21:03

21:03

Originally published October 27, 2021. Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui returns to the show to talk about the legend of the Night Marchers... and what to do if you cross their path. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Danny "Dani 1" Garcia 45:39

8M ago45:39

45:39

One of Hawai‘i’s unsung Hip-Hop producers/DJ and one of the founders of the Hip-Hop crew, Homegrown Massive, talks story with us about Hawai‘i’s early rap groups and producers. Hosted by: Kavet the Catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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RE-LISTEN: Is Kauaʻi a Storm Magnet? (with Olena Heu) 22:08

8M ago22:08

22:08

Originally published October 20, 2021. Olena Heu and Ron share their experiences of the day that Hurricane ʻIniki hit Kauaʻi, and discuss why the Garden Island seems to attract so much severe weather. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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RE-LISTEN: Slippahs In Da House (with Mona Wood-Sword) 23:16

8M ago23:16

23:16

Originally published October 13, 2021. Why do people in Hawaiʻi remove their slippers before entering the house? Writer, editor and publicist Mona Wood-Sword returns to the show to discuss this local tradition and its origins. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube In…

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Shawn "Speedy" Lopes 58:58

8M ago58:58

58:58

Born and Raised in Kalihi, Honolulu, this Writer, Video Producer and Entrepreneur recalls his experiences with Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop and Helping start 102.7 fm Radio Free Hawaiʻi. Hosted by: Kavet the Catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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RE-LISTEN: Morgan's Corner (with Stephany Sofos) 20:20

8M ago20:20

20:20

Originally published October 6, 2021. There are many different versions of the story, but the chills are always the same... author, consultant and real estate diva Stephany Sofos joins Ron to talk about the legend of Morgan's Corner. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: You…

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RE-LISTEN: Koko Crater Stairs of Doom (with David Nixon) 19:09

9M ago19:09

19:09

Originally published September 29, 2021. For some, it's a rite of passage. For others, it's a daily morning routine. In this episode, we explore the Koko Crater Stairs with David Nixon, president of the Kokonut Koalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and rehabilitating the trail. Send us a text Support the show WHAT…

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James Coles 1:13:19

9M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

One of Hawaiʻi's most distinct radio voices recounts his contributions to Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop through DJing, club promotion and DJ Schools. Hosted by: Kavet the Catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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RE-LISTEN: Glass Beach (with Olena Heu) 17:40

9M ago17:40

17:40

Originally published September 22, 2021. Award-winning journalist and TV personality Olena Heu returns to the show to talk about an unusual beach on Kauaʻi, and the effects of social media on once-hidden spots. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok F…

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RE-LISTEN: The Green Lady of Wahiawā (with Lopaka Kapanui) 21:20

9M ago21:20

21:20

Originally published September 15, 2021. It's a legend that has struck fear into the hearts of Central Oʻahu residents for generations. Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui joins Ron as they discuss the Green Lady of Wahiawā. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instag…

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Jamal "Jam Watts" Mamalias 1:11:28

9M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Considered the glue of Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop, Jamal Mamalias, a.k.a. Jam Watts, paved the way for Hawaiʻi Hip-Hoppers since the 1980s. Hosted by: Kavet the catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok FacebookBy PBS Hawaiʻi

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