Best PPBS Hawaiʻis Podcasts (2024)

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

3h 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 Message. 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

3d 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 Message. Support the Show. WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok …

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

10d 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 Message. Support the Show. WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere…

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

17d 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 Message. 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

23d 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

24d 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 Message. 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

1M 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 Message. 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

1M 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

1M ago28:25

28:25

Hobbyist Cameron Datanagan speaks pigeon. He raises them, too. Welcome to the world of pigeon fancying. Send us a Text Message. 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

2M ago29:45

29:45

Step (or fly?) into the world of pigeon racing with lifelong hobbyist Dexter Wong. Send us a Text Message. 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

2M 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

2M 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 Message. 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

2M 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 Message. 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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Harold "2 Swift" Enanoria | Part 1 1:20:37

2M 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

2M 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 Message. 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

3M 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 Message. 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

3M 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

3M 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 Message. 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

3M 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 Message. 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

3M 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

3M 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 Message. 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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What's in a Name? (with Lance Threefingers) 29:29

3M 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 Message. 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

4M 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

4M 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 Message. Support the Show. WHAT SCHOOL YOU WE…

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

4M 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 Message. 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

4M 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

4M 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 Message. 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: Slippahs In Da House (with Mona Wood-Sword) 23:16

4M 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 Message. Support the Show. WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: …

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Shawn "Speedy" Lopes 58:58

5M 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

5M 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 Message. Support the Show. WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow …

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

5M 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 Message. Support the …

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James Coles 1:13:19

5M 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

5M 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 Message. Support the Show. WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagra…

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

5M 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 Message. Support the Show. WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouT…

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Jamal "Jam Watts" Mamalias 1:11:28

6M 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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RE-LISTEN: Aunty & Uncle Status (with Mona Wood-Sword) 20:02

6M ago20:02

20:02

Originally published September 8, 2021. Writer, editor and publicist Mona Wood-Sword joins Ron to examine the highs and the lows of reaching aunty & uncle status. Send us a Text Message. 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: Molokai Hot Bread Run (with Lanai Tabura) 21:32

6M ago21:32

21:32

Originally published September 1, 2021. DJ/comedian/TV personality Lanai Tabura returns to the show to talk about Kanemitsu’s Bakery and the Molokai Hot Bread Run. (Or is it Molokaʻi?) Send us a Text Message. 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 Jimmy Taco 1:00:01

6M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

James Mora, also known as DJ Jimmy Taco, has been a mainstay in Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop for over three decades. From his humble beginnings as a kid growing up in Kaʻu, Hawaiʻi to jamming on the radio waves and speakers in the clubs, Taco sits down with us to recall the times that helped shape his Hip-Hop journey. Hosted by: Kavet the Catalyst Alanui Mele: …

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RE-LISTEN: Lava Sledding (with Pohaku Stone) 15:41

6M ago15:41

15:41

Originally published August 25, 2021. Cultural practitioner and waterman Pohaku Stone joins Ron to talk about how the ocean saved him, and how he and his family are perpetuating the death-defying Hawaiian tradition of hōlua, or lava sledding. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts…

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Sashimi (with Eric Kingma) 24:42

7M ago24:42

24:42

Sashimi is a local New Year’s custom, but how much do you know about the journey from sea to plate? Eric Kingma, Executive Director of Hawaiʻi Longline Association, explains. Send us a Text Message. 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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Fireworks (with Augie Tulba) 41:25

7M ago41:25

41:25

With New Year’s Eve comes the annual conversation about fireworks. Comedian and City Councilmember Augie Tulba weighs in on the divisive tradition. Send us a Text Message. 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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Palace Saimin (with Mark Noguchi) 24:15

7M ago24:15

24:15

Chef Mark Noguchi talks about the popular hole-in-the wall hot spot, Palace Saimin in Kalihi. Send us a Text Message. 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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Shaka Santa & Tutu Mele (with Alex Ching) 26:49

8M ago26:49

26:49

As Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele take their yearly seats in front of Honolulu Hale, sculptor Alex Ching reveals the process of getting the icons ready for the holidays. Send us a Text Message. 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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Honolulu City Lights (with Pauline Worsham) 23:39

8M ago23:39

23:39

On December 12, 1985, Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi welcomed the community to Honolulu Hale to celebrate the lighting of a 50-foot Norfolk Pine. Pauline Worsham of Friends of Honolulu City Lights gets us ready for the 39th Anniversary of this joyful holiday tradition. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere…

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Sasha Colby 27:01

8M ago27:01

27:01

Born and raised in Waimanalo, Sasha Colby’s drag and gender journey is a story of truth, authenticity, perseverance and strength, and the Season 15 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race is just getting started. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok …

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Farmer's Markets (with Melissa Chang) 27:32

8M ago27:32

27:32

For the freshest local produce, look no further than Hawaiʻi’s farmers markets. Melissa Chang, social media manager for Oʻahu’s Farm Lover’s Market, explains. Send us a Text Message. 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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Hula's (with Robert "Flash" Hansen) 25:02

8M ago25:02

25:02

Robert "Flash" Hansen, Director of Promotions & Marketing at iHeartMedia Honolulu, talks about the history of iconic Waikiki spot Hula's Bar and Lei Stand ahead of its 50th anniversary. Send us a Text Message. 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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Town & Country (with Craig Sugihara) 33:28

9M ago33:28

33:28

Craig Sugihara talks about his humble beginnings in Pearl City to founding the iconic surf brand, Town & Country Surf Shop. Send us a Text Message. 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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Puʻuiki Cemetery (with Lopaka Kapanui) 24:30

9M ago24:30

24:30

Lopaka Kapanui tells the story of a forgotten plantation cemetery on Oʻahu’s north shore. Send us a Text Message. 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 Most Haunted Building in Honolulu (with Lopaka Kapanui) 19:20

9M ago19:20

19:20

Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui reveals the history of an area in Mōʻiliʻili, and why the condominium built on it is believed by many to be the most haunted building in Honolulu. Send us a Text Message. 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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