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It's Mana Wahine Wednesday as Kuʻulei Agbayani and Paul Brecht preview the start of the Rainbow Wahine soccer season and hear from head coach Michele Nagamine ahead of Hawaiʻi's matchup with No. 23 Texas Tech. Plus, Rainbow Wahine volleyball head coach Joshua Walker discusses preseason camp, his team's work ethic and upcoming exhibitions against UH Hilo and Chaminade.

Hour two shifts to Hawaiʻi football as associate head coach Chris Brown talks about the Rainbow Warriors' offense, a deep linebacker room and Jamai Otis' return from injury. Kuʻulei and Paul also share observations from UH practice, piece together Hawaiʻi men's basketball's Mountain West schedule from other schools' releases and react to major NBA ownership news.

Happy Aloha Monday, beautiful people! Kuʻulei Agbayani and Paul Brecht recap a busy weekend in Hawaiʻi sports, beginning with Pearl City's Senior League Baseball World Series championship and Kawaihau Community Little League's run through the West Regional. Then it's all high school football: Waipahu's dominant win over Campbell, ʻAiea's thriller against Damien, Caizel Jesus-Kapesi's 489-yard performance and a conversation with Fun Factory VIP Cason Brooke. Plus, a look at UH Athletics' new 'Bows Athletics Club giving program.

Hour two shifts to Hawaiʻi football and the recap of Saturday's scrimmage via Stephen Tsai with the latest buzz surrounding backup quarterback Bjorn Jurgensen, kicker Sean Olvera-Harle, and more. Later, UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality dean David Cardenas joins the show to discuss the school's new sport hospitality management degree before the crew closes with Michael Lasquero's updated Hawaiʻi high school football Top 25.

‘Aiea and Damien kicked off the 2026 high school football season with an offensive shootout at Pearl City High School. Sophomore quarterback Caizel Jesus-Kapesi led a high-powered Na Ali‘i attack, while King Kekaulike transfer Casen Brooke delivered a huge performance in his ‘Aiea debut. Damien answered throughout the night and remained within one possession in the fourth quarter, but ‘Aiea held on for a 39-31 win over the Monarchs. Click here for full recap. Note: This recording joined the game in progress during the first quarter.

Kuʻulei Agbayani and Paul Brecht react to the reported Mountain West-Pac-12 settlement before college football analyst Phil Steele joins the show to break down Hawaiʻi football, Micah Alejado, Timmy Chang's roster building and the Mountain West race. Plus, updates on Rainbow Wahine soccer and softball, and the debut of the Fantastic Sams A Cut Above Featured Student-Athlete with ʻAiea sophomore quarterback Caizel Jesus-Kapesi.

Hour two kicks off with reactions to a surprisingly entertaining NFL Hall of Fame Game before hearing from Cal Football associate head coach/quarterbacks Nick Rolovich on Bears' QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and the job Timmy Chang is doing at UH. Plus, it's officially high school football season: opening weekend matchups, an ʻAiea-Damien preview, Michael Lasquero's Top 150 Hawaii high school football players and the debut of the Aloha Friday Shout-Out.

Happy Wednesday, beautiful people! Kuʻulei Agbayani and Paul Brecht recap their first look at University of Hawaiʻi men's basketball practice, discussing the newcomers who stood out ahead of the team's Australia trip. Plus, Michael Lasquero catches up with Hawaii Football quarterbacks coach Chad Kapanui to talk about Micah Alejado, Bjorn Jurgensen and the Rainbow Warriors' new-look quarterback room.

In Hour 2 the conversation shifts to Hawaii high school football as we gear you up for opening weekend with Michael Lasquero's first Top 25 poll of the season. Then, we go back to the college level and hear what Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele had to tell local reporters at Media Day. 

Kuʻulei Agbayani and Paul Brecht introduce Wake Up in The Den's new Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule before diving into Hawaiʻi football's first fall camp scrimmage. Paul gives his takeaways including Micah Alejado's leadership, Bjorn Jurgensen's strong showing, the Rainbow Warriors' special teams outlook, and more. Then, we hear what former UH kicker Kansei Matsuzawa at his first NFL training camp media availability.

Hour two shifts to the national stage as Kuʻulei Agbayani and Paul Brecht react to MLB's trade deadline, discuss the possibility of another baseball lockout, break down U.S. Soccer's decision to keep Mauricio Pochettino through the 2030 World Cup, and wrap up with plenty of football and baseball conversation.

Happy Aloha Friday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul wrap up the week with a look to Rainbow Wahine volleyball as the Joshua Walker officially got underway on Thursday afternoon. We hear from the 1st-year head coach ahead of his first practice leading UH & discuss the energy around the program ahead of the first season in the Mountain West. We also hear from returning outside hitter Tali Hakas as she enters the regular season fully healthy following last season's disappointing early conclusion and shares the mindset entering a year under a brand-new coaching staff.

Hour 2 keeps the conversation on the UH campus after the Hawaii men's basketball team announced plans for an international tour to Australia in the second week of August. We hear head coach Eran Ganot discuss the impacts of the trip, the new-look roster and more before chatting about the biggest personalities on the team. The week closes out with Paul pitching the question of the summer's top sports moments and memories, bringing back the Chace Numata Senior All-Star Classic, the World Cup and much more from a season filled with a slowed down sports news cycle.

Happy Thursday, beautiful people! After some scheduling reminders and updates, Ku & Paul dive right into recapping the opening day of Hawaii football training camp as a season with big expectations finally started. We hear head coach Timmy Chang's thoughts on the first practice of the fall and get an update regarding the health of star WR Pofele Ashlock, who he said was the lone player dealing with an injury and out to begin practices. The first hour wraps up hearing QB1 Micah Alejado's takeaways from the opening of camp and Ku & Paul give their media availability notes before talking about the confidence that Alejado provides the UH fanbase.

Hour 2 opens with breaking news as the Hawaii men's basketball program reveals an international tour to Australia planned for the second week of August, providing an extra 10 practices and 2 exhibition matches for the new-look Rainbow Warriors. We wrap up the day back on the gridiron, giving some of the big concerns and questions that the crew holds regarding UH football and what could hold them back from a dream season.

Happy Hawaii Football camp eve, beautiful people! Ku & Paul celebrate like a holiday, spending the majority of the opening hour of the show previewing the 2026 Rainbow Warrior football team and some of the biggest battles we expect out of camp. Paul gives a quick men's basketball recruiting report towards the end of the hour after Sydney Kings G Lueth Awan announced his commitment to the University of Hawaii earlier in the week.

Hour 2 gets into sports business headlines after BYU announced a jersey patch deal with a familiar sponsor, UEFA poked a hole in FIFA's private equity plan and more. We also torch the NCAA's decision to suspend Tennessee LB Arion Carter for accepting a flight paid for by an agent that cost less than $500 and he had re-paid in full previously & delve deeper into the poor discretion of college sports' governing body.

Happy Tuesday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul open the day reacting to the hiring of Team USA U17 head coach Heather Olmstead as the associate head coach for Rainbow Wahine volleyball in 2026, bringing in a masterful mind of the game for new HC Joshua Walker's inaugural campaign. We briefly discuss the latest UH Sports Circle of Honor class set to be inducted later this fall before wrapping up the hour firing off some Hawaii football questions ahead of camp opening up.

Happy Aloha Monday, beautiful people! It's finally football season as Hawaii kicks off training camp later this week, giving way for Ku & Paul to dive into some of the biggest storylines facing the Rainbow Warriors and the new-look Mountain West Conference. The duo also dives into the news out of North Carolina as GM Michael Lombardi was placed on leave Monday morning, leading into a deeper discussion of the so-far failing Bill Belichick experiment. You can catch the recording of this episode on our YouTube channel, Hawaii Sports Radio Network.

Hour 2 opens talking about UNLV HC Josh Pastner's comments about "owning" the Rebels' program and what that could look like in a new era of college athletics. Ku & Paul move into a bigger conversation regarding the Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine as they move into new conferences and what fair expectations would be in Year 1 in the Mountain West Conference. You can catch the recording of this episode on our YouTube channel, Hawaii Sports Radio Network.

LeBronʻs surprise move to Philly!! Plus, WNBA All Star Weekend and can Aaron Donald really be coming back? Rivals break it down!

Happy Aloha Friday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul kick off the end of the week reacting to the breaking news of the morning after LeBron James announced that he would be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers to close out his historic career. After talking about where the Sixers stand for chances at an NBA title next season, we return the conversation home to hear Michael Lasquero's chat with Waipahu football head coach Bryson Carvalho ahead of a potential big year for the Marauders on the gridiron.

Hour 2 leads off hearing from friend of the show & resident 76ers fan Zoar Nedd, getting an inside look at how fans in Philly could be feeling following the win of the LeBron James sweepstakes before adventuring off into NFL and NCAA men's basketball topics. Paul pitches the question of which professional sports all-star weekends are the best/most entertaining with WNBA All-Star Weekend beginning and the Studbudz reuniting for another year of trouble, leading to a look back to the NFL's Pro Bowl taking residence in Hawai'i.

Happy Aloha Thursday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul open the morning reacting to breaking news in the Hawaii football program as Stephen Tsai of the Star-Advertiser reported that freshman QB Maika Eugenio is no longer with the team. Paul details his worries with a lack of QB depth while Ku'ulei keeps calm with confidence in the two-man room with experience at the college level. The first hour wraps with an extensive chat with Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine soccer head coach Michele "Bud" Nagamine ahead of the program's first campaign competing in the Mountain West.

Hour 2 opens with Ku & Paul recapping the interview with Coach Nagamine and what the new conference could bring for challenges in the first year in post-Big West life. We shift gears to the basketball court as the world continues to await LeBron James' latest free agency decision before wrapping up talking about another uptick in attendance and attention for the WNBA.

Happy Mana Wahine Wednesday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul open the morning celebrating two more former Hawai'i basketball players signing professional deals to continue their careers before diving into some OIA football scheduling previews ahead of the 2026 season. We hear Michael Lasquero's chats with Aiea Na Ali'i football ahead of a season with big-time expectations.

Hour 2 continues the week of NFL prop previews, debating our favorites for the 2026-27 NFL MVP award and why the honors should have non-QBs considered more going forward. We also have some fun with a World Cup look back after the Athletic released new & old fan suggestions for changing the game of soccer, giving our takes on if FIFA should implement any new looks or not.

Happy Aloha Tuesday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul dip their toes into the NFL waters for the first time, looking ahead to the 2026-27 season through the lens of the Circa Sports odds as they predict their NFL Coach of the Year winner. The first hour wraps up with a tangent from unscripted television and how people decide on their love language, leading to the duo discussing how they figured out their own.

Hour 2 looks ahead to fall sports officially starting after the Rainbow Wahine volleyball program announced an exhibition against inter-island foe UH-Hilo. Ku & Paul dish why they think the Division II road exhibition is an underrated positive for first-year head coach Joshua Walker and what it could do for the foundation in his inaugural season at the helm. The day wraps up keying in on new NCAA Division II eligibility rules, aligning the level with Division I rules as the incoming 5-for-5 change sets in.

University of Hawaiʻi football head coach Timmy Chang joined Ku'ulei and Kyle from Mountain West Media Days at the Palms in Las Vegas to preview the 2026 Rainbow Warriors season. Chang reflects on Hawaiʻi's breakthrough 2025 campaign and Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl comeback victory over Cal, while explaining how the program is handling increased expectations entering a new season. He also discusses Mountain West Preseason Offensive Player of the Year Micah Alejado, the depth of UH's receiving corps, the importance of the team's culture and the Rainbow Warriors' challenging start against Stanford and UNLV. The conversation also includes Chang's appreciation for his coaching staff, Hawaiʻi's fans and community, along with a personal reflection on his family and coaching journey.

Happy Mountain West Football Media Days! Ku & Kyle join live from Las Vegas with a stacked first hour, talking with University of Hawaii athletics director Matt Elliott and quarterback Micah Alejado ahead of a highly-anticipated 2026 season. Elliott chats about topics ranging from new head coaching hires, the new era for UH as a full member of the Mountain West and a special upgrade to Pregame Pa'ina for the upcoming year of home football games. Alejado chats about being named the conference's Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, other honors for his teammates and what the team's expectations are heading into 2026 after a dynamic run last year.

Ku & Kyle open Hour 2 recapping some of the most interesting parts of Commissioner Gloria Navarez's comments to begin Mountain West Football Media Days before hearing from Hawai'i senior RB Cam Barfield ahead of the 2026 campaign. Friend of the show and college insider KC Smurthwaite joins for the final half hour, answering questions from the social media world while talking about what the future roadmap could look like for the Mountain West.

Happy Aloha Monday, beautiful people! Ku & Kyle recap the weekend from Las Vegas & UFC 329 as Max Holloway won via TKO against Connor McGregor in the opening round. The duo talks about the atmosphere inside the building, the walkouts for each fighter and the future for each of McGregor and Holloway before hearing the post-match media availability with "Blessed" Max Holloway. You can catch the recording of this episode on our YouTube channel, Hawaii Sports Radio Network.

Hour 2 opens with conversation between Ku & Kyle about Mountain West Football Media Days coming up later this week, leading to Kyle firing off his off-the-cuff prediction for the Rainbow Warriors' record in the first year of the new-look conference. Paul Brecht chimes in from back in Honolulu to recap the MLB Draft from over the weekend, celebrating the seven players with ties to the islands getting a chance to continue their professional baseball dreams. You can catch the recording of this episode on our YouTube channel, Hawaii Sports Radio Network.

The USAʻs disappointing performance against Belgium does not diminish how GREAT this World Cup has been! Now, the top 4 teams in the world battle for the Cup! Plus, NBA Talk, Max Holloway/McGregor fizzles, and MLB All Star game and mid-season awards! Packed and fun!

Happy Wednesday, beautiful people! The day kicks off with coverage from live in Las Vegas with Ku preparing for the weigh-in and media portion of UFC 329, featuring Hawai'i's own Max Holloway on the main card against Connor McGregor. We discuss the week ahead, what Ku's looking forward to most with the fight and Paul sneaks one more World Cup fever question in before the quarterfinals begin on Thursday. The first hour wraps up with Paul giving his top 5 list of most impactful trades from the NBA and NFL offseasons, touching on everything from Myles Garrett to the Rams to Giannis Antetokounmpo heading to Miami and how seismic of a change to the league each created. 

Hour 2 opens with Ku'ulei's interview of Hana Hou magazine featured author Jarrett Van Meter and his deep dive into the history of a historic rival of the Harlem Globetrotters, the Hawaii 50th Staters. They dive into stories of Ah Chew Goo, the inspiration for "Pistol" Pete Maravich's training and how a team made up of local guys from Hawai'i morphed into one of the Globetrotters' greatest rivals of the 1950s. Paul wraps up the day talking about the Hawaii men's basketball roster after the signing of Swiss forward Alois Leyrolles on Tuesday and what he still believes they need heading into the first season of Mountain West play.

Happy Tuesday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul open the day recapping the United States' disappointing Round of 16 loss against Belgium in the World Cup before debating what needs to change for the USA's men's team to compete at the elite level. We discuss the pay-to-play model in youth soccer, talent identification and if the country simply doesn't have the same level of soccer athletes as some of the world powers.

Hour 2 opens with Ku & Paul's take on the new-look PAC-12 announcing that it would not hold official media days ahead of the first season with the new teams before transitioning to our expectations for Mountain West football media days next week. The end of the day is consumed by the discussion on legalizing sports gambling and other forms of gaming in Hawai'i, hearing a part of Michael Pollock's presentation to the Tourism & Gaming Working Group.

Happy Aloha Monday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul recap a fun weekend at the 6th annual Chace Numata Senior All-Star Classic to open the show, talking about a third straight year with a dramatic finish. We dive into the discourse surrounding Flo Balogun's red card suspension from FIFA, the dissenting views from European teams and the frustration about the lack of transparency from FIFA leaders about the process. The first hour finishes up with Ku & Paul trading their favorite memes and tweets from the Balogun controversy along with other World Cup jokes. You can catch the recording of this episode on our YouTube channel, Hawaii Sports Radio Network.

Hour 2 continues the World Cup fever as Ku & Paul discuss the cinematic action from the weekend in the Azteca as England-Mexico provided one of the most memorable moments of the entire tournament. We answer a text question asking about where the MLS ranks among soccer leagues from around the world & toss in a fun debate about waffles vs. pancakes that the duo ultimately came together over. You can catch the recording of this episode on our YouTube channel, Hawaii Sports Radio Network.