Podcasts about Maui

It's ALOHA as we head to Maui and visit with Yacine Enriquez-Meyer, CMAA who is the AD at Seabury Hall! Yacine has a tremendous background in Athletics having worked for teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB before coming back to the school she attended and played for! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

District 4 candidates are reacting to a new ruling that makes Tommy Waters ineligible for election, though over 15,000 ballots already returned will still count. Plus, as Maui approaches the three-year mark since the Lahaina wildfire, survivors' mental health remains a major concern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly three years after the devastating Maui fires, many residents are still searching for answers. Returning to Unleashing Intuition Secrets, Michelle Melendez joins Michael Jaco with an update on Lahaina, discussing what she says has happened since the fires, the rebuilding efforts, ongoing political controversies, and why she believes many important questions remain unanswered. A wellness expert, researcher, international speaker, and five-time award-winning author, Michelle has spent years documenting events in Hawaii and speaking with residents affected by the disaster. In this conversation, she shares her latest observations on Maui, local government, disaster recovery, and the issues she believes deserve continued public attention. Topics include: • Maui nearly three years after the fires • The current state of Lahaina and rebuilding efforts • Political corruption allegations and accountability in Hawaii • Disaster recovery and the future of Maui communities • The Great Maui Land Grab and Michelle's ongoing research • Why she believes Americans should continue paying attention to Maui Michelle also discusses her newest book, The Death of Freedom: What Happened to America and How to Save It!, along with her continued work advocating for transparency, constitutional rights, and community action. Whether you're following the developments in Maui or interested in hearing Michelle's latest perspective, this episode offers an in-depth conversation on one of America's most talked-about tragedies. Michelle Melendez

When the new school year begins, a pilot program that connects HPD officers with students will be expanding in West Oahu. The Department of Health has confirmed Hawaii's fourth case of cyclosporiasis -- this time in a military member based in the islands. And the Department of Law Enforcement says it made what is believed to be the first felony arrest under Duke's Law after investigators say a man was caught hunting on private ranch land without permission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the new school year begins, a pilot program that connects Honolulu police officers with students will be expanding in West Oahu. Plus, Maui County officials have announced Lahaina’s Front Street will reopen to vehicle traffic Saturday, Aug. 1, one week before the three-year anniversary of the Maui wildfire disaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Hawaii state official indicted in a public corruption case remains on the job—and continues collecting a taxpayer-funded paycheck. Meanwhile, Council Chair Tommy Waters is fighting back after a judge ruled he cannot seek another term. Plus, the Native Hawaiian community is mourning the loss of legendary leader Kamaki Kanahele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a jumbie in a jalopy and the spirits are flowing during happy hour on St. Thomas. Plus, young Lopaka meets a mysterious girl hanging by an abandoned pickup. Joyride There's a jumbie in a jalopy and the spirits are flowing during happy hour on St. Thomas. Thanks, Greg, for sharing your story! Produced and scouted by Paulina Creque, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot. The Pickup LIVE Young Lopaka meets a mysterious girl hanging by an abandoned pickup in Maui. Thank you to Lopaka for once again taking us with you on a journey to the other side. If you want to hear more stories from Lopaka or learn about his Hawaiian ghost tours – visit his website Mysteries of Hawaii. This story was told at Spooked LIVE in Oakland. Instrumentals by Clay Xavier and Simon Keyser-Petty. Engineering by Miles Lassi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if one of the most important dates in Hawaii history is also one most visitors never learn about?For Hawaii travelers and people who love the islands, understanding July 31 helps explain why Hawaiian sovereignty is not just history, but part of a living conversation today.

Listen to learn how to move an audience with a character who never changes. Do characters need to change for you to have a satisfying story? That's a question we've been asking since, like, episode five of this podcast. And we're finally talking about it! In this continuation of our deep dive into character arcs -- Stu, Chas and Mel break down MOANA, APOLLO 13 and THE DRESSMAKER to work out what carries a story when a character arc doesn't. If your protagonist isn't going to change, the drama has to come from what they do to everyone else. We do manage to figure out some tools that carry a steadfast story: doubt and wobble (a character with no doubt isn't steadfast, they're a psychopath), emotional events between characters, and a distinction borrowed from operant conditioning — additive rewards (you gain something) versus subtractive ones (something is taken away). The subtractive reward is why a happy ending can still feel like loss... and it's the thing we reckon that'll matter most when we get to negative arcs. We also wibble-wobble over WILLOW, TAKEN, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF, THE MARTIAN, PROJECT HAIL MARY, THE GREY, ALL IS LOST, STAR WARS (as always), GREY GARDENS, PRISCILLA, and how many tampons NASA sent to space. As always: SPOILERS ABOUND and all copyright material used under fair use for educational purposes. LIKE THIS EPISODE? Discuss with our Patrons on Patreon. Watch and comment on YouTube. Send us feedback. Thanks to our Patrons, especially Khrob, Theis, Sandra, Jesse, Randy, Paulo, Thomas, Jennifer, Malay, Alexandre & Natalie and Lily. → Read the transcript for this episode. ——— "If your characters are not going to arc, if they are going to remain steadfast, then creating multiple smaller emotional events is really important to keep the story dynamic." — Mel Killingsworth @ 02:32:01 ——— CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Cold Open 00:00:18 – What Is a Steadfast Character Arc? 00:04:24 – › Character as habitual action and setting up payoff 00:05:56 – › Operant conditioning and additive versus subtractive rewards 00:09:14 – › Zero-context takeaways on steadfast emotional stakes 00:10:33 – The Questionnaire for Analysing Character Arcs 00:12:18 – MOANA 00:13:31 – › Credits and the hero's journey plot summary 00:16:12 – › The I Want song and being pulled versus pushed 00:20:14 – › Moana's steadfastness causes her own low point 00:22:47 – › Steadfast belief that changes others, not the self 00:25:57 – › Multiple challenge types needed to dramatize resilience 00:27:25 – › Maui's arc contrasted as genuine positive change 00:29:38 – › Skills and rewards versus true character transformation 00:36:22 – › Grandmother and father relationships deepen audience intimacy 00:41:15 – › Disney princess genre expectations for character arcs 00:45:27 – › Tracking when and whether Maui and Moana change 00:48:36 – › The reluctant ally pattern across MOANA, STAR WARS, WILLOW 00:52:10 – › Contrast, theme, and the audience's emotional event 00:53:08 – APOLLO 13 00:55:50 – › Plot summary and the docudrama's technical problem-solving 00:57:38 – › Riveting problem-solving without any character value change 01:00:56 – › Emotional events replace arcs in the Jack and Jim relationship 01:09:12 – › Emotional tension versus arc as a structural framework 01:14:42 – › Disaster movies compared across steadfast and positive arcs 01:16:23 – › Do any characters change their relationship to themselves? 01:20:02 – › Working the steadfast questionnaire against APOLLO 13 01:33:53 – THE DRESSMAKER 01:39:16 – › Debating Tilly's true objective in returning to Dungatar 01:44:51 – › Steadfastness as being the agent of change for others 01:48:37 – › Teddy's death punishes the belief that she isn't cursed 01:52:16 – › Subtractive reward and removal of burdens versus true change 01:57:00 – › GREY GARDENS as a parallel study in steadfast protection 02:02:18 – › Tilly's revenge tactic transforms the town around her 02:11:55 – › Fairy tale logic and heightened melodrama in the film 02:16:29 – › Debating whether Tilly is steadfast or an agent of change 02:20:11 – › Subtractive rewards and how the ending should feel 02:24:23 – › How the story world punishes and rewards transformation 02:27:01 – › Was this steadfast, a positive arc, or both? 02:31:45 – Key Learnings & Wrap Up FILMS MOANA (2016) — (w) Jared Bush, Ron Clements, John Musker, Chris Williams, Don Hall, Pamela Ribon, Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell (d) John Musker, Ron Clements THE DRESSMAKER (2015) — (w) Jocelyn Moorhouse, Pj Hogan, Rosalie Ham (d) Jocelyn Moorhouse APOLLO 13 (1995) — (w) William Broyles Jr, Al Reinert, Jeffrey Kluger, Jim Lovell (d) Ron Howard RELATED EPISODES DZ-108: The Emotional Event with Judith Weston DZ-126: Secrets and Clues DZ-128: What even is a Character Arc? ——— More Draft Zero is brought to you by our awesome Patreons. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a rating on Spotify, or a review on Podchaser. We are @stuwillis, @mehlsbells and @chasffisher on Twitter. You can find @draft_zero and @_shotzero on Instagram and Twitter. Full show notes at: https://draft-zero.com/2026/dz-129/

Four current and former state officials, including Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke pleaded not guilty to bribery and conspiracy charges this morning. A 65-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a vehicle near Alakawa Street and Nimitz. And we've been following the battle at Union Plaza between its owners and tenants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trial is set for the 4 officials charged in the COVID bribery case, including Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor. What we've learned about their possible defense. We're just over a week away from Primary Election Day. We focus this morning on the race to be Kauai's next Mayor and how the candidates promise to serve the Garden Isle. Casey Lund, who apparently was tired of being stuck in the studio with us, will join us live from Hawaii Island! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State officials say the first felony arrest has been made under a new law named after a Makaha rancher who was fatally shot while confronting trespassers on his property back in 2024. On Maui, another teen - a 14-year-old boy from Lahaina - has turned himself into police after a riot at a Lahaina resort two weeks ago that left multiple people injured. A third teen has been arrested for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of luxury items from the Shops of Wailea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trustees at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs clashed at a board meeting Wednesday over how to handle an independent investigative report connected to retaliation allegations by the agency’s CEO, Stacy Kealohalani Ferreira. Meanwhile, plans to fumigate a controversial condominium in downtown Honolulu Thursday morning ended with a standoff and renewed cries for help from residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A plea hearing in what's being called the biggest bribery scandal in state history. What we're expecting in court. Plus, HPD is continuing to work to solve its staffing problem. How the department is incorporating technology to get more applicants. We'll tell you all about credit card swipe fees, as well as why they are continuing to go up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four of the five defendants in the state's biggest bribery case made their first court appearance today. Police have charged 24-year-old Austin Otto Smith in connection with a stabbing inside the Wahiawa McDonalds on Monday. And Honolulu fire investigators have determined a fire was intentionally set in the basement of an Alewa Heights home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Laie woman learns her sentence today for the beating death of her adopted daughter. Then, Windward lawmakers push back on Mayor Blangiardi's controversial new landfill plan. Plus, a 22-year-old is fighting for his life after a gruesome, early morning crash on Oahu's North Shore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Laie woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for beating to death her 11-year-old adopted daughter. Plus, a law firm is appealing a Maui judge’s ruling over how attorneys will be paid from the multibillion-dollar wildfire settlement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fausto is passing north—bringing gusty winds and warning-level surf across the island chain. In Japan, the search is on for survivors after a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake. Plus, the fallout after a judge ruled against Tommy Waters in his bid for another City Council term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search is on for a hit-and-run driver after a crash on Sand Island Access Road left a driver critically injured. Maui police arrested three teens in connection with a large brawl at a Kaanapali resort. On Oahu, ocean safety officials are monitoring high surf along east-facing shores from weakening Fausto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 22-year-old man is in critical condition after crashing into two telephone poles on Oahu's North Shore. Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a crash left a man with life-threatening injuries on Sand Island Access Road. And Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was the infectious disease expert during the COVID pandemic, refused to answer lawmakers questions during a fiery hearing on Capitol Hill today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A multi-million-dollar plan is being made to restore one of Maui's most famous beaches. We'll tell you the controversy that is surrounding this. Plus, missiles were fired at American troops overnight. Howard Dicus will tell us what we know about Iran's attempt at a surprise attack in this morning's business news. More frustration for hundreds of workers in downtown Honolulu as TOPA Tower is still without power; we'll tell you what we know on this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben’s daughter’s first MLB game, and Ben briefly interviews the four-year-old Sloan about her spectator experience. Then they discuss the MVP races (with an emphasis on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s status as the NL frontrunner over Shohei Ohtani), the Nationals and Red Sox swapping Curtis Mead and Connelly Early, a Kerry Wood trick pitch, John Kruk’s Sunday Night Baseball attire, teams’ tendency to covet Tarik Skubal vs. their reluctance to trade top prospects for rental players, and the biggest pre-deadline positional strengths for non-contenders and positional weaknesses for contenders. Audio intro: Grant Brisbee, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Jimmy Kramer, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Dodgers vs. Mets game Link to “if baseball were different” wiki Link to Goodnight Baseball Link to Decoy Saves Opening Day Link to Moana box office Link to Maui’s nipples article 1 Link to Maui’s nipples article 2 Link to Disney nipples history Link to Mario nipples article Link to FG WAR leaderboard Link to B-Ref WAR leaderboard Link to Roberts on MVP Ohtani Link to Ohtani pen session news Link to top baserunners Link to Paine on PCA Link to Witt injury article Link to MLBTR on the Nats-Sox trade Link to FG on the Nats-Sox trade Link to Red Sox HR leaders Link to Breslow quote Link to Friedman quote Link to winner’s curse wiki Link to team SP projections Link to Mead injury article Link to Wood Reddit post Link to Wood tweet Link to “what kind of move” tweet Link to Meg’s Kruk post Link to article on Kruk broadcast Link to Sheehan on rentals Link to Cooper on traded prospects Link to Paine on deadline deals Link to Dan S. on deadline importance Link to irresistible force paradox Link to Juggernaut meme Link to replacement-level killers series Link to FG playoff odds Link to projected positional WAR Link to Ben’s color-coded spreadsheet Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Could one missed reservation derail the Hawaii day you planned your whole trip around?Free Hawaii Reservation CheckerHawaii's most popular sites use different booking windows, release times, and entry rules, which can make planning confusing even when you start months ahead.

A judge has ruled the chair of the City Council is not eligible to run for re-election. Court dates are now set for Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and the public officials indicted in a bribery scandal. Plus, a Hawaii vendor captures the terrifying moment gunshots rang out at a Seattle food festival where three people were killed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police arrest a suspect in an attempted murder at a McDonald’s in Wahiawa. Current and former government officials charged in the bribery scandal are set to appear in court. Plus, a mother calls for justice after a canoe regatta on Maui takes a violent turn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're following some breaking news in Waikiki where power is out for businesses in the area following reports of a loud boom. Several world leaders are here in the U.S. to pay their respects to South Carolina Senator Lindsay Graham. And just 12 days before the election, with voting already underway, a judge has ruled that the chair of the Honolulu City Council, Tommy Waters, cannot be re-elected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracking Tropical Storm Fausto. Forecasts are showing a northern path for the storm, but we aren't out of the woods yet. A marine salvage company took on a job that cost way more than expected and wants the state to pay up. But the agency in charge is pushing back, saying the company didn't follow its rules. Fifty years after Hokulea's maiden voyage to Tahiti, the canoe's original crew members gathered for a rare reunion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Other Mommy. Racoons in the wall. Snitzer saw The Odyssey. Maui vacation turns violent when a family is attacked for being non-natives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rover is cleaning out his basement. Keith Kennedy photo shoot. Butt cheeks everywhere. Cleveland fans are disappointed that Lebron James is going to play for Philadelphia. A social media influencer, Paige Lorenze, is upset over a local store's 'no influencers' sign. A Toxic Love Story. Charlie went to the bank to pay off his house. Video goes viral after an influencer calls out a couple for making out on a park bench. Two women freak out on their Uber driver for wearing a Trump hat. Sugar daddy upset that the woman he made arrangements with was not going to have sex with him. Walmart delivery drone. The Other Mommy. Maui vacation turns violent when a family is attacked for being non-natives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast About Nothing, Chris and Todd talk about Man Ramp on America's Got Talent, Simon Cowell is a Man Ramp fan, Lexus US Open Of Surfing, Haz goes E.A.S.T. for STAB, Real Skateboards drop, Haole's getting pounded on Maui, Ridge Lenny finds an aquatic anomaly, Point Break turns 35, a Richards rant about A.S.S., coach Danny Kass, how to get in to Zeb Powell's pants, Jace De Tomasso switch ollie's on to the Thrasher cover, Chris hates flip flops on airplanes, lots of laughter, and so much more.  Presented by: Turtlebox @turtleboxaudio Made By Dentists @madebydentists Sun Bum @sunbum Bachans Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Veia Supplies @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Spy Optic @spyoptic Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Fuel TV @fuel.tv Sessions Surf Festival @sessionssurffestival

A large brush fire that forced evacuations on Hawaii Island is now out. The partnership that the island's mayor is praising for keeping residents safe. A major story we're tracking this week -- the path of Hurricane Fausto as it nears Hawaii. What you are being urged to do now to prepare. We'll catch up with a woman swimming down the entire California coastline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're following breaking political news that throws an important City Council race into chaos, as a state judge declared Council Chair Tommy Waters ineligible to run for a third term. Four current and former state officials and a businessman have been indicted in what experts are calling the biggest bribery scandal in state history. And on Hawaii Island, a wildfire in South Kohala near Kawaihae has been extinguished. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it's really like to work alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on a major Disney blockbuster? In this episode, we sit down with Jason Marino, longtime stand-in for Dwayne Johnson, for an inside look at life on set of Disney's live-action Moana, now playing in theaters. Jason shares stories from the grueling shoot — the prosthetics, the wig, the physical demands of stepping into Maui's shoes (literally) — and what it takes to support one of the biggest stars in the world.•Why so many major productions film in Georgia — tax incentives, studio infrastructure, and why Atlanta has become a Hollywood powerhouse•Behind-the-scenes intel from Jumanji 4, The Rock's final installment in the franchise•A preview of Kevin Hart's new Netflix movie 72 Hours •Jason's personal travel stories from Japan — the culture, the food, and why Japan's reputation for being incredibly clean isn't just a stereotype, it's a way of life Follow us at Reality Redemption on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky and Tik Tok

Fire crews are still battling a brush fire on Hawaiʻi Island—and evacuations remain in effect for Kawaihae Village. A 45-year-old man is seriously hurt after an overnight shooting on Hopaka Street. Plus: a Downtown Honolulu office tower is still without power after an A/C leak damaged electrical equipment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albee Layer and Torrey Meister got water-herded by a shark in Maui, and he's still a staunch proponent of sharks' rights. The same can't be said at Fred Pawle — to some the star, to many others the villain of our currently-running Shark Week. Keep your ears peeled for a snippet of the Great Shark Debate inside. Also in this ep we announce our new EAST surfer (presented by Kona Big Wave and Vans), dissect the financial realities of the Challenger Series, and why tradesmen actually have better surfing lives than the "pros". PS, we're throwing a US Open party with Quiksilver this Saturday night, July 25th at Bungalow in HB. Get there.

New details emerge in Hawaii's growing corruption case after a late-night fire sends dozens of firefighters to Downtown Honolulu. And Honolulu police are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian in Kapahulu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Oahu grand jury has indicted five people, including Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, in what experts are calling the biggest bribery scandal in state history. The state health department has confirmed two more cases of cyclosporiasis in Hawaii residents who traveled internationally and to a U.S. state with the outbreak. The surf is slowly dropping, but there's still a nice swell for high school competitors in the Honua Finals at Ala Moana Bowls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's bonus show, Matthew and Keith check in real quick to let y'all know that next week we should be back to our regularly scheduled program. Keith is in a Portland public library due to not having internet at his house yet and Matthew is in Maui. Next week, we will tackle all your hotline messages regarding the blasphemy law discussion with Pastor Evan. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "matthew50" to save an additional 50% off a yearly subscription (which is already 10% off a monthly subscription). Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today! Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon If you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com. LINKS QuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maui, USA Event - March 7, 2000. A teaching on the simplicity of real presence, exposing the many ways that longing, hope and desire can come between you and what you love the most. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    For more information about John de Ruiter go to www.johnderuiter.com

Jackie Dobrinska speaks with devotional musician Benjy Wertheimer about dharmic shifts, discovering how our unique gifts can evolve into deeper forms of selfless service.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Benjy and Jackie explore:Benjy's unconventional journey from music and technology to spiritual serviceThe idea of a “dharmic shift” and how life can redirect our pathRam Dass's influence on Benjy's music and spiritual callingUsing our unique gifts in service of something larger than ourselvesWalt Whitman's shift from poet to Civil War nurseDeep practice as a form of service and connectionBalancing personal gifts with humility and non-attachmentListening, finding common ground, and navigating disagreementGrief, anger, self-care, and “healing the healer”Service as an evolving practice of love and compassion“The Dharmic shift that I went through from that point, somebody who was maybe helping a lot of people with computer systems, and I was maybe pretty good at it, but I never would have been great because my heart wasn't there, was suddenly called into service with music and with the practice of kirtan, using whatever gifts I could bring to honor something bigger than myself.” –Benjy WertheimerAbout Benjy Wertheimer:Benjy Wertheimer is an award-winning devotional musician, composer, vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist equally accomplished on tabla, congas, percussion, esraj, guitar, and keyboards. Benjy's connection to Ram Dass predates his birth. His father, Professor Michael Wertheimer, was Richard Alpert's Masters Thesis adviser at Wesleyan in the early 1950s. Some half a century later, Benjy joined Ram Dass and Krishna Das in Berkeley for a joint program in 2002, and since 2003 Benjy - along with his wife Heather - has often provided music and kirtan for Ram Dass pilgrimages and retreats in Maui. Keep up with Benjy on Instagram.About The Host, Jackie Dobrinska:Jackie Dobrinska is the Director of Education, Community & Inclusion for Ram Dass' Love, Serve, Remember Foundation and the current host of Ram Dass' Here & Now podcast. She is also a teacher, coach, and spiritual director with the privilege of marrying two decades of mystical studies with 15 years of expertise in holistic wellness. As an inter-spiritual minister, Jackie was ordained in Creation Spirituality in 2016 and has also studied extensively in several other lineages – the plant-medicine-based Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, Sri Vidya Tantra, Western European Shamanism, Christian Mysticism, the Wise Woman Tradition, and others. Today, in addition to building courses and community for LSRF, she leads workshops and coaches individuals to discover, nourish and live from their most authentic selves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Bend Magazine's The Circling Podcast, I'm joined by Bend Magazine founders Heather and Ross Johnson and our friend and neighbor Gerry Lopez, the recipient of the third annual Bend Magazine Soul of Central Oregon Award, to talk about the kind of influence you can't measure with job titles or headlines. We dig into the origin story of Bend Magazine, then Gerry shares what brought him from Maui to Bend more than 30 years ago, the Oregon kindness that surprised him on day one, and what he hopes never changes even as the region grows. Along the way, we hear heartfelt stories from people who know Gerry best, including Bob Madden and Dave Chun, who describe him as the neighbor who teaches, listens, and quietly sets the tone for everyone else. We also also hear the story of how Bend's unique river surfing culture began with olympic nordic skier Ben Husby, as he shares about: the early “ditch” days, the evolution of boards and technique, and what it took to build the Bend river wave.  The big takeaway from this episode is almost disarmingly simple: “Be nice.” If you live here, want to move here, or just care about what makes a community worth calling home, this one's for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves Central Oregon, and leave a review with the name of someone in your town who embodies the spirit.The Circling Podcast is proud to be in partnership with Bend Magazine. Claim your five-dollar annual subscription when you visit www.bendmagazine.com and enter promo code: PODCAST at checkout. Your subscription includes 6 issues of our regions top publication celebrating mountain culture, and four bonus issues of Bend Home and Design, the leading home and building design magazine in Central Oregon. Support The Circling Podcast:Email us at: thecirclingpodcast@bendmagazine.comJoin the Circling membership:  patreon.com/Thecirclingpodcast Follow us on Instagram @thecirclingpodcast @bendmagazineCover Song by: @theerinsmusic Bend Magazine. Remember to enter promo code: Podcast at checkout for your five-dollar annual subscription.  https://bendmagazine.com. BOSS Sports Performance: https://www.bosssportsperformance.comBack Porch Coffee: https://www.backporchcoffeeroasters.comStory Booth: https://www.storyboothexperience.comRemember, the health of our community, relies on us! 

President Trump had a warning for Russia and China regarding the conflict in Iran, as the White House launches new tariffs against dozens of countries including U.S. allies. Hawaii is among 25 states suing the Trump administration over new conditions tied to federal disaster and security funding. And a former Kauai resident has been indicted for trafficking Fentanyl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii has joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration amidst pressure to modify election procedures. What's being threatened for states that don't comply? Multiple airlines are in the mix to be the future service provider to Lanai. An exciting couple of days of surfing at Ala Moana Bowls. Casey Lund is live with a preview of the Honua Finals which will feature some of the best high school surfers from Hawaii and around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surf is up on the South shore, where advisory-level waves will be rolling in with the potential to reach dangerous warning levels tonight into Friday. A 56-year-old Kahaluu man has been charged with the death of 65-year-old Andrew Brown, who was killed by a drunk driver as he was walking home in June of 2025. And emergency crews evacuated the Topa Financial Center tower in Downtown Honolulu this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lane's in Maui, Art and Warren prep for RADwood PNW, and Art's looking for a new family car. 

Sen. Karl Rhoads, longtime chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reflects on his career in the State Legislature; Vicky Durand and Indrajit Gunasekara, of the Koali Niu Coconut Gene Bank, share how the nonprofit preserves and protects the native coconuts of Hāna Maui.

A Democratic divide over support for Israel. We hear from the candidates in one of Hawaii's most closely watched races on where they stand. A milestone for Honolulu's rail project. The project that's now complete and what it means for the line as it stretches towards Downtown. Parents, prepare to pony up. How much you'll spend on supplies as you get your child ready to go back to school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As fighting with Iran escalates, the U.S. is sending dozens of medics to an American military hospital in Germany to treat service members who are injured in the conflict. Health officials are investigating a new separate outbreak of the parasite cyclospora, involving more than 70 cases. And we're learning more about a large fight at a West Maui resort last Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much does a Hawaii trip really cost in 2026, and are you budgeting enough before you book?

We are now halfway through the year and Mike defines his Top 10 movies of 2026 so far. He shares what made these movies stand out, where you can watch them and what is left that’s coming out that has the ability to make the list. In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Moana starring the Rock. It’s Disney's live-action version of the animated movie we've all known and love. Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her home island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui. Mike shares why he was reluctant to see it but ultimately what this live action remake is actually a good thing! In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Nimrods which is a movie based on the early, real-life touring adventures of the punk rock band Green Day. Mike shares the mid-budget music movies it reminds him of and why we don’t get movies like this anymore. New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.