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The Ka Leo Sports team fills you in on what you need to know in everything involving the Rainbow Warriors and more.

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    • Apr 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 46 EPISODES


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    Ep. 46: Mock draft 3.0, Sample, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 63:45


    Ka Leo sportswriters Tanner Haworth and Reece Nagaoka are joined by Bode Asamoto as they do their third mock draft of The Green and Black era. The trio go through the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft and take who they would want if they were NFL front offices.

    Ep. 45: Hawai‘i baseball, WarriorBall23, and Layburn's launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 37:04


    Ka Leo sportswriters Tanner Haworth and Reece Nagaoka look at some of the weekends that the University of Hawai‘i teams had, ranging from the Rainbow Warrior baseball team's sweep of Tulane, men's volleyball jumping back to No. 1 in the AVCA poll, and the miraculous win that water polo pulled off against No. 3 California.

    Ep. 44: Spring break, media polls and going off topic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 68:18


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka are joined by former Ka Leo writer and creator of “The Green and Black”, Bode Asamoto to break down the past week for Hawai‘i Athletics and what lies ahead for the university… for the most part. From Big West champions to NCAA polls to scout team quarterbacks, the trio talk about everything during this spring break episode.

    Ep. 43: Big West tournaments, Cambridge and breaking down during breakdowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 49:41


    Ka Leo sportswriter Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka break down what lies ahead University of Hawai‘i basketball teams as they begin play in the Big West Basketball Championships in Henderson. The two also look at the gauntlet the Rainbow Warrior volleyball team faces this week in the Outrigger Volleyball Invitational, look back at baseball's trip to Minneapolis, and the never-ending tournament schedule for the Rainbow Wāhine softball team.

    Ep. 42: UH sports, senior nights and Pepperdine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 50:57


    Ka Leo sportswriter Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka break down the weekends that the University of Hawai‘i men's and women's basketball teams had, as well as how Rainbow Warrior baseball and Rainbow Wāhine softball fared last weekend. The two also bring up the age-old question that comes up when Pepperdine and Hawai‘i face each other as the two men's volleyball squads play this week.

    Ep 41: CR/“W”, buzzer beaters and award robberies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 46:09


    Ka Leo sportswriter Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka decide whether or not to buy into the starts University of Hawai‘i baseball and softball have this season, as well as if the Rainbow Warrior and Wāhine basketball teams are contenders as their respective conference tournaments near.

    Ep 40: Basketball, men's volleyball and dust storms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 50:24


    Ka Leo sportswriter Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka talk about the University of Hawai‘i men's and women's basketball teams, Rainbow Warrior volleyball and the national media rankings. The duo finish the episode with their thoughts on Rainbow Wāhine softball and Rainbow Warrior baseball.

    Ep 39: Spring ball, Rich Hill and Glass Onion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 51:25


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka return to talk about spring ball for the University of Hawai‘i football team. The two also talk about where men's and women's basketball and men's volleyball are at in their respective seasons, while also talking about softball and baseball starting up.

    Ep 38: Hawai'i football, NCAA tournaments, and UH basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 58:04


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka discuss what's next for the University of Hawai‘i football team after their first season with Timmy Chang as their head coach. The duo also talks about the Rainbow Wāhine volleyball team's upcoming appearance in the NCAA tournament and the starts that the UH men's and women's basketball have had to their respective seasons.

    Ep 37: Hawai‘i football, NLIs, and calling radio stations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 58:44


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka talk about the University of Hawai‘i football team's loss to Fresno State and do a preview of the Rainbow Warriors' upcoming game against Utah State. The two also talk about high school student-athletes signing their national letter of intents to play at UH, men's and women's basketball, and women's volleyball.

    Ep 36: Wyoming–Hawai‘i recap, Hawai‘i–Fresno State preview, and Jack in the Box tacos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 64:14


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka are joined by former Ka Leo writer and current University of Hawai‘i football recruiting intern Bode Asamoto as they break down the Rainbow Warriors' loss to Wyoming and preview the upcoming game against Fresno State. The trio also talk about the other fall and winter sports, as well as Rainbow Warrior volleyball before making some tough decisions about tacos.

    Ep 35: Hawai‘i–Colorado State recap, Wyoming–Hawai‘i preview, and Halloween costumes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 55:36


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka discuss the University of Hawai‘i football team's loss to Colorado State and what the Rainbow Warriors face this week when they play Wyoming. Also, the two discuss Rainbow Wāhine soccer and volleyball, as well as the upcoming exhibition games for UH men's and women's basketball.

    Ep. 34: Nevada–Hawai‘i recap, Hawai‘i–Colorado State preview, and preseason coaches' polls

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 50:00


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka look back at the University of Hawai‘i football team's win over Nevada and preview the Rainbow Warriors' upcoming game against Colorado State. The two also talk about Rainbow Wāhine volleyball and soccer, as well as the men's basketball and women's basketball teams after the Big West preseason coaches' poll.

    Ep. 33: Hawaii-San Diego State recap, Nevada-Hawaii preview, and kelly green baseball caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 60:41


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka react to the University of Hawaii football team's loss to San Diego State and go over what they think will happen this week as the Rainbow Warriors take on Nevada. The two also talk about Rainbow Wahine volleyball and soccer, as well as men's basketball and baseball starting back up before concluding with their early season prediction for this year's college football national champion.

    Ep 32: Hawaii-San Diego State preview, Andre Ilagan, and Rainbow Warrior + Wahine basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 55:15


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka talk about the University of Hawaii football team's loss to New Mexico State and preview the Rainbow Warriors' conference opener against San Diego State. The two also touch on Andre Ilagan's run in the ITA All-American Championships, Rainbow Wahine volleyball, Rainbow Wahine soccer, and men's and women's basketball starting up.

    Ep 31: Duquesne-Hawaii recap, Hawaii-New Mexico State preview, and FloSports

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 54:59


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka go over the University of Hawaii football team's win over Duquesne last week and talk about their expectations for the Rainbow Warrior football team this week as they play New Mexico State (with comments from coach Timmy Chang and running back Dedrick Parson). The two also talk about Rainbow Wahine soccer's win over UC Davis (with a small kine comment from soccer coach Michele Nagamine) and women's volleyball's upcoming matches to open Big West conference play.

    Ep 30: Hawaii-Michigan recap, Duquesne-Hawaii preview, and Rainbow Wahine volleyball and soccer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 49:28


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka go over the University of Hawaii football team's loss to No. 4 Michigan and preview the Rainbow Warriors' game against Duquesne this week. The pair also talk about the Rainbow Wahine volleyball team's reverse sweep victory over USC last Saturday and the Rainbow Wahine soccer team's upcoming match with UC Davis.

    Ep 29: Western Kentucky-Hawaii recap, Hawaii-Michigan preview, and Rainbow Na Wahine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 48:51


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka break down the Rainbow Warriors' loss to Western Kentucky and preview the upcoming game against No. 4 Michigan in the Big House. The duo also give their opinions on the state of the program, as well as the performances of the Rainbow Wahine volleyball and soccer teams in the past week.

    Ep. 28: Vanderbilt-Hawaii recap, Western Kentucky-Hawaii preview, and... Bobby Rainey and Kawaun Jakes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 57:22


    Ka Leo sports writer Tanner Haworth and sports editor Reece Nagaoka are joined by University of Hawaii assistant media relations director and Western Kentucky University alum Eric Mathews as they break down the Rainbow Warrior football team's loss to Vanderbilt and preview this week's game against the Hilltoppers.

    Ep 27 - Hawaii-Vandy Preview, Wahine Openers, and Crisp Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 68:30


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Tanner Haworth and Sports Editor Reece Nagaoka join forces to kick off the academic year with the openers of Rainbow Wahine soccer and volleyball this weekend. To help the gang break down Vanderbilt is Vandy Hustler Deputy Sports Editor Andrew Wilf as he came down with the team into Honolulu for a "once in a lifetime" opportunity.

    Ep. 26 - Da Braddahhood Preview, Contract Extensions, and a Stadium!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 49:40


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Tanner Haworth and Sports Editor Reece Nagaoka returns for the summer special of The Green and Black Podcast. After a controversial two years, football head coach Todd Graham steps down from the program amid a mass exodus of players due to his treatment of said players from 2020-2021. Now, the team is closer than ever with former quarterback Timmy Chang at the helm of the Braddahhood! Tanner and Reece lead you through what you need to know about this team, and how many wins it will take for this season to be deemed a success. The guys also react to new contract extensions to basketball head coaches Eran Ganot and Laura Beeman, as well as previewing the Rainbow Wahine volleyball squad.

    Ep. 25 Old friends, football, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 77:29


    Ka Leo senior sports writers Bode Asamoto and Tanner Haworth, joined by sports editor Reece Nagaoka, do their second and final NFL mock draft of the entire first round for 2022. The trio makes their picks and also discusses what the likely scenarios are for the football players from the University of Hawaii who are eligible for next week's draft in Las Vegas.

    Ep. 24 Beginnings, endings, and everything in between!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 66:46


    Ka Leo Senior Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the latest in University fo Hawaii at Manoa sports. The Boys start off talking about Warrior Ball's series against CSUN, Wāhine water polo's game against UC Santa Barbara, and Baseball's series against defending Big West champs, UC Irvine. They then move into talking about the final hires of Timmy Chang's inaugural staff as well as the the start of spring football in Manoa. The pair finish off the episode talking about the Tyreek Hill trade, Marcus Mariota heading to Atlanta, and more NFL free agency chaos.

    Ep. 23 Regular season champs, beating a dead horse, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 43:23


    Ka Leo Senior Sports Writers Bode Asamoto, Tanner Haworth, and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the latest in University fo Hawaii at Manoa sports. The Boys start off talking about Baseball's series against No. 5 Vanderbilt before talking about the Wāhine basketball team taking home the Big West regular season crown then move into talking about Men's volleyball and basketball to round out the recap. They then finish off the episode talking about the Russell Wilson trade and the Aaron Rodgers deal before capping it off with their classic song bit.

    Ep. 22 Manoa, mock drafts, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 83:10


    Ka Leo Sports Writers Bode Asamoto, Tanner Haworth, and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the latest in University fo Hawaii at Manoa sports. The Boys start off talking about baseball and the start of the Rich Hill era in Manoa. Then they discuss the men's volleyball sweep of the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters. The trio finish off the episode with am NFL mock draft with analysis of what your favorite team should do.

    Ep. 21 A defensive coordinator, a delineation of games, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 97:56


    Ka Leo Senior Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the latest in University of Hawaii at Manoa sports. The Boys start off talking about men's volleyball, basketball, women's basketball, water polo, and baseball. They then move into their Super Bowl reactions as well as some offseason storylines to follow. The pair finish off the episode with an interview with Rainbow Warriors' defensive coordinator Jacob Yoro.

    Ep. 20 Challenges, championships, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 60:42


    Ka Leo Sports Writers Bode Asamoto, Tanner Haworth, and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the latest in University fo Hawaii at Manoa sports. The Boys start off talking about men's volleyball, basketball and women's basketball and baseball's alumni game. They then move into an analysis of who they think will win Super Bowl LVI. The trio finish off the episode talking about the songs they think best represent this week in UH athletics.

    Ep. 19 Timmy time, a thriller in Mānoa, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 57:37


    Ka Leo Senior Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the latest in University of Hawaii at Manoa sports. The Boys start off talking about men's volleyball, basketball, women's basketball, and water polo. They then move into talking about Timmy Chang's return to Mānoa, the state of the Rainbow Warrior football team and the coaching staff he's brought a long with him. The pair finish off the episode with a quick rundown of the upcoming slate of games for Hawaii athletics and volleyball sideline etiquette.

    Ep. 18 Resignations, routs, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 56:52


    Ka Leo Sports Writers Bode Asamoto, Tanner Haworth, and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the latest in University fo Hawaii at Manoa sports. The Boys start off talking about men's volleyball, basketball and women's basketball. They then move into a brief introduction to each of the boys with the addition of a new co-host. The trio finish off the episode talking about the resignation of Todd Graham, Khoury Bethley entering the transfer portal, and their picks for the next head coach of the Rainbow Warriors.

    Ep. 17 Football in the Senate, men's volleyball, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 57:58


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the latest in University fo Hawaii at Manoa sports. The Boys start off talking about the fallout of the recent Hawaii State Senate hearing regarding the UH athletics department. They then move into the cancellations and futures of both the men's and women's basketball teams. The pair finish off the episode with a preview of the men's volleyball game against Edward Waters and the cancellation of water polo games.

    Ep. 16 Hawaii Bowl: Hawaii vs. Memphis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 45:00


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka preview the Rainbow Warrior's upcoming match against the Memphis Tigers. The Boys then take a trip around the college football sphere with stops in the Mountain West, C-USA, and Pac-12. The pair finish off the episode with a their thoughts on the outcome and impact of the Warrior's Hawaii Bowl appearance.

    Ep. 15 Hawaii Football transfers and controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 34:37


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and former Editor Tanner Haworth discuss the fallout of the recent boom in Hawaii Football transfers including starters, running back Dae Dae Hunter and quarterback Chevan Cordeiro. They also discuss the ramifications of the recent twitter space that sparked controversy around the Todd Graham era. Asamoto finishes the episode with The Green and Black's classic song bit comparing the situation to a classic 80s Christmas song.

    Ep. 14 Week 13: Hawaii at Wyoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 70:10


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the Warriors 38-14 win in Laramie over the University of Wyoming Cowboys. They discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the gameplay. The Boys then take a trip around the college football sphere with stops in the Mountain West, SEC, Big 12, Big Ten, and the Pac-12. The pair finish off the episode with a preview of the sports they will be covering in the spring semester as well as the future of The Green and Black.

    Ep. 13 Week 12: Hawaii vs. Colorado State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 64:11


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the Warriors 50-45 win in Mānoa over the Colorado State Rams. They discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the gameplay. The Boys then take a trip around the college football sphere with stops in the Mountain West, C-USA, and the Pac-12. The pair finish off the episode with a preview of the Warrior's season finale and trip to Laramie, Wyoming to take on the University of Wyoming Cowboys.

    Ep. 12 Week 11: Hawaii at UNLV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 71:02


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the Warriors 27-13 loss to the UNLV Rebels in Las Vegas. They discuss what they saw, the good, the bad, and the ugly in all three phases of the game. The boys then take a trip around the college football sphere from the Mountain West to the Big 12, the SEC, and ending in the Big 10. The pair finish off the episode with a preview of the Warriors last home game in which they will face Steve Addazio's Colorado State Rams Team.

    Ep. 11 Week 10: Hawaii vs. San Diego State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 66:53


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the Warriors 17-10 loss in Mānoa to the San Diego State Aztecs. They discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of both the gameplay as well as the first full capacity game at the T.C. Ching Complex. The Boys then take a trip around the college football sphere with stops in the Mountain West, ACC, and the new CFP rankings. The pair finish off the episode with a preview of the Warrior's trip to The Death Star to face the UNLV Rebels, and talk about wether or not "it's a trap!"

    Ep. 10 Week 9: Hawaii at Utah State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 48:10


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the Warriors 51-31 loss in Logan to the Utah State Aggies. They discuss what they saw, the good, the bad, and the ugly in all three phases of the game. The boys then take a trip around the college football sphere from the Mountain West to the AAC, the ACC, and ending in the SEC. Asamoto and Nagaoka examine Hawaii commit AJ Bianco's performance against the Kamehameha School Warriors as well has how their respective alma maters are holding up this season. The pair finish off the episode with a preview of the Warrior's next game, coming home to Mānoa to face the San Diego State Aztecs.

    Ep. 9 Week 8: Hawaii vs. New Mexico State pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 52:26


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the Warrior's 48-34 win, and sweep of the New Mexico State Aggies. Asamoto and Nagaoka take time to discuss Colt Brennan's legacy, impact, and the retirement of his #15 jersey as well as Hawaii football's first game with fans at the T.C. Ching Complex. They discuss the good, the bad and the ugly from the game while taking a tour through the college football world and Mountain West Conference. In a Green and Black first, the guys talk about Hawaii high school football stemming from Hawaii football commit, Saint Louis quarterback A.J. Bianco's 100% completion percentage game. The pair finish off the episode with a preview of the Warrior's next game, traveling to Logan to face the Utah State Aggies.

    Ep. 8 Week 7: Hawaii at Nevada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 49:01


    The boys are back! After a bye week, Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the Warriors 34-17 road loss to the Nevada Wolfpack. They discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from the game while taking a tour through the college football sphere and the Mountain West conference. The pair finish up the episode with a preview of the Warriors second game against the New Mexico State Aggies.

    Ep. 7 Week 5: Hawaii vs. Fresno State (feat. Tanner Haworth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 68:11


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka are joined by former Ka Leo Sports Editor Tanner Haworth in a special homecoming episode recapping and discussing the Warriors huge upset win over No. 18 Fresno State. They discuss the good and the bad from all three phases of the game, four if you include the officiating. The guys also make stops in Boise, Stanford, and College Park ending with a quick discussion of the Student Media Poll and the Associated Press Poll. The episode ends with a quick preview of the Warriors next game, traveling to Reno to face the Nevada Wolfpack in two weeks.

    Ep. 6 Week 4: Hawaii at New Mexico State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 29:19


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the Warriors 41-21 win in their visit to Aggie Memorial Stadium, home of New Mexico State Aggies. They discuss the good and bad of all three phases of the Warriors win in Las Cruces and take a tour around the college football world with stops in the Mountain West, ACC, and more. They conclude the episode with a preview and final thoughts of the Warriors homecoming game versus the #18 Fresno State Bulldogs.

    Ep. 5 Week 3:Hawaii vs. San Jose State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 33:34


    Ka Leo Sports Writer and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the Warriors close loss to the San Jose State Spartans in the Warriors second ever game at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex. They talk about the good, bad, and neutral points of the game and take a tour around the college football world and the Mountain West Conference. They finish off the episode with a preview of the Warriors next game at the New Mexico State Aggies.

    Ep. 4 Week 2: Hawaii at Oregon State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 23:44


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka recap the Warriors trip to Corvallis to face the Beavers of Oregon State. They discuss the good, the bad, and the occasional neutral points of the game in the Warriors week two loss.Later they discuss other games from around the Mountain West Conference and finish off the episode with a preview of their next game versus the San Jose State Spartans.

    Ep.3 Week 1: Hawaii vs. Portland State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 35:05


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode And Editor Reece recap the Warriors first game in Manoa versus the Vikings of Portland State and discuss the pros and cons of the new retrofitted T.C. Ching Complex. In the later half of the episode they dive into some of the other games around the Mountain West Conference and finish off with a preview of the Warriors next game in Corvallis against the Oregon State Beavers.

    Ep.2 Week 0: Hawaii at UCLA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 19:13


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode and Editor Reece recap the 'Bows at UCLA, their first football game of the 2021 season and discuss what they saw on the game tape. Later on in the episode they preview what the 'Bows will have to do to "get right" in their second game of the season versus Portland State.

    Ep.1 2021 Hawaii Football Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 58:33


    Ka Leo Sports Writer Bode Asamoto and Editor Reece Nagaoka take a deep dive into the Rainbow Warrior's 2021 opponents and preview some storylines for the upcoming season.

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