Podcasts about kampai

What happens when the world's leading non-Japanese Master of Sake Tasting joins forces with three sake brewery presidents and one of the most enthusiastic wine reps in the business? You get a deep, delicious dive into sake that's equal parts educational and intoxicating—in the best way. In this highly anticipated installment, Bella Pearson returns with “the Godfather of Sake” himself, John Gauntner, to walk us through the fascinating world of sake—from the rice fields to the bottle. Gauntner, the only non-Japanese Master of Sake Tasting certified by the Brewing Society of Japan, brings unmatched insight into the complex processes and centuries-old techniques behind Japan's national drink. Alongside Gauntner and Bella, we're joined by sake brewery presidents from Takatenjin, Kawatsuru, and Rihaku, each offering up exquisite pours that showcased the staggering range of flavor profiles—from crisp and clean to rich and unfiltered. Though we barely scratched the surface of this vast and nuanced subject, what we covered was intense, surprising, and nothing short of mind-blowing. [Ep 371] Kampai (乾杯)! Links:John Gauntner – Sake WorldBella Pearson – Kome CollectiveBella on Instagram

Okay, I know we are redoing episodes, but can we do without the typos. It's even in the title. Oh, it's actually Shochu, not Shoju. So we are going to Japan for our spirits instead of Korea this time. We'll figure out the difference between those, and whatever else we can find about this. Kampai again, and join us as we Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GOOD EVENING!!! On tonight's episode we have another movie that stars this show's favorite actor, NICHOLAS CAGE!!! For all intents and purposes, one of the greatest actors of a generation. Yes his movies are hit and miss, but they never cease to ENTERTAIN!!! And we are definitely entertained here. In this movie he plays the monster of all movie monsters, DRACULA!!! He taps into his inner Bela Lugosi and totally oozes creepiness. But you should listen and watch. As always, we do this with a drink in our hands and song in our hearts... KAMPAI!!!! INTRO: PEG & THE REJECTED -- ALL SING ALONG REFILL: SHAOLIN DUB -- SKANKING IT EASY DUB OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesrockpodcast

BANZAI!!!! I am soooooo excited to present our newest episode. As all of you listeners know, I am an SAMURAI MOVIE NUT!!!! That is no more prevalent than in this review of Akira Kurosawa's foray into the western genre but with a samurai flair, Yojimbo. You can't overstate how the western motion pictures influenced Kurosawa and how Mofune's lone Ronin (masterless samurai) totally represents the lone gunman. But let's not get too far into it. Listen and enjoy how we discuss everything from the western topic to the Meiji Restoration, in which this movie takes place. As always, we do this with a song in our hearts and bottle of SAKE in our hands!!!! KAMPAI!!!! INTRO: PEG & THE REJECTED -- ALL SING ALONG REFILL: SHAOLIN DUB -- SKANKING IT EASY DUB OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesrockpodcast

HERE WE ARE.... BORN TO BE KINGS OF THE PODCAST WORLD!!!! J/k. I wish. But for one shining, glistening moment, there can be only one and we are it!!! YES, this is the HIGLANDER episode and we are discussing this cult classic. Now some people on our show think classic is a TALL ORDER for this picture... I say that's a load of CRAP!! It's a classic in my eyes and I do the write-up when we release the episodes, so I have the last word. BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE!!! And boom goes the quickening... so enjoy this episode and as always, we do this with a song in our hearts and QUICKENING in our bodies!! KAMPAI!!! INTRO: PEG & THE REJECTED -- ALL SING ALONG REFILL: SHAOLIN DUB -- SKANKING IT EASY DUB OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesrockpodcast

It's time we return to Sake for one last go. At least until we find more things to talk about or decide to make a special edition episode where Brittany drinks first. We are going to try and make up for the fact our “Year of Sake” took a little more than a year to finish and give you a lot of info. So buckle up and shout Kampai as we Have a Drink (oh god, the words in this one). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cue the Police Academy Theme song!!!! Here is another episode of the amazing podcast, Movies on the Rocks!! The MORT boys are here to present to you a classic of 80's comedy. This motion picture stars 80's star Steve Guttenberg and a host of others. There is so much to understand since this was a top 5 grossing movie of 1984!! AMAZING!!! Well in any case, listen and enjoy our discussion. As always, we do this with a song in our hearts and a drink in our hands!! KAMPAI!!! INTRO: PEG & THE REJECTED -- ALL SING ALONG REFILL: SHAOLIN DUB -- SKANKING IT EASY DUB OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesrockpodcast

This week we're digging up a classic from the archives that we released back in April 2020. The theme of the week is kanzake, which felt appropriate as a majority of our audience is now officially rolling into the winter months.If you're interested in more warm/hot sake insight, we highly encourage you to check out the special session we hosted from Sake Future Summit 2020 featuring the mission of the exceptional kanzake service team traveling France for their annual Kanzake Tour. We also did a little impromptu sake warming/sipping session for the camera back when we originally released this episode, which you can find here.Over the next few months, in addition to our regular bi-weekly programming, we'll be occasionally dropping rereleases of past episodes on topics that we haven't really discussed in a number of years and that we feel deserve a little extra bit of attention. If you missed it the first time, now's your chance to get caught up!Thanks for loving sake and shochu. Have a happy and healthy holiday season and we'll be back with more brand-new Sake On Air for you next week.Until then, Kampai! This week we're tackling arguably one of the most misunderstood segments of the sake world:Kanzake, often simply referred to as, Hot Sake.For a complex web of reasons, the quality and general nature of hot (or warm) sake is still shrouded in generations of preconception and misconception. However along with an aggressive reexamination of “Why?” in relation to lost practices in food and beverage, kanzake is in the midst of a mini-resurgence, particularly in Japan. Over the past decade, not only the number, but the level of quality and creativity entrenched in dining and drinking establishments throughout Japan has grown dramatically. Even outside of traditional Japanese cuisine or izakaya dining, some of Japan (and the world's) most lauded genre-bending restaurants have made elements of kanzake service not only a part of their beverage program, but a cornerstone to it. This week we have Justin Potts, Marie Nagata, Big Chris (Hughes) and Little Chris (Pellegrini) on the mics as we delve into kanzake history, experiences, terminology, service, and heating things up at home.For the already-converted, hopefully you'll find some hot tips (!) to add to your arsenal. For those still on the fence or for anyone that's previously been burned (!) by less-than-positive experiences, hopefully you'll find reason to set out on another expedition of the kanzake landscape.Oh, and there's a small supplement to this week's episode over on our YouTube channel, as well! Help more sake-lovers find the show by reviewing and rating us on Apple Podcasts. Let us know what you thought about this or any of our shows to questions@sakeonair.staba.jp, or say “Hi” to the team at @sakeonair on  Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.If you happen to undertake any kanzake experiments at home, please do share the results and photos with us! Take care out there everyone.And don't forget to Kampai! Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association and is broadcast from the Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo. The show is a co-production between Export Japan and Potts.K Productions, with audio production by Frank Walter.Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow” is composed by forSomethingNew for Sake On Air.

Ever wondered how a podcast host stays consistent, navigates challenges, and enjoys the process while not solely focusing on monetary gain? Tune in as we unlock these answers with our special guest, Gaven Sugai, host of the Kampai Sugai podcast. We kickstart our exchange with a peek into Gaven's Japanese heritage and the inspiration for his podcast's unique name. The conversation takes an intriguing turn towards cultural cheers and their interpretations, a testament to the richness of our unique backgrounds.As we venture further, the discussion illuminates the importance of consistency in the podcasting world. We share our triumphs and trials in maintaining consistency and the vital role patience plays in any creative journey. You'll get an insider's glimpse into our recording process, the hurdles we've had to jump, and how we've managed to stay the course. Our friendly banter touches on our podcast distribution platforms and why we prioritize enjoyment over monetary gain.But it's not all concentrated on podcasting. We take a detour to explore our mutual interest in mixed martial arts, the evolution of traditional martial arts into MMA, and our thoughts on heavyweight champions like Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. As ardent football fans, we reflect on the growth of Pete Carroll and Richard Sherman and the influence their actions have had on us. So, strap in for an engaging, enlightening, and enjoyable episode packed with insights, laughter, and a whole lot of podcast geekery.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! Welcome to another episode of the Movies on the Rocks and welcome to another HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!!! Another special where we try to, and successfully I might add, give Derryk more traume to talk about with his mental health specialist when we make him watch a horror that he would DEFINITELY not choose on his own. We discuss the Ari Aster motion picture Herediatary. Considered one of the best horror films of the last 10 years. Strangely this is the second Ari Aster movie we have done. The first was last year's special where we spoke about Midsommar. Considered a horror CLASSIC!! But give us a listen and watch the movie on your own. As alwasy, we do this with a song in our hearts and a drink in our hands. KAMPAI!!!! INTRO: HAUNTED CORPSE -- HAUNTING THE CRYPT OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesontherocks2020

Welcome to another episode of the MOTR BOYZZZ!!! I know we say it every episode, but I want to be sure that everyone knows that we are here to discuss movies that we love and enjoy. Sometimes we all don't like them, but that is the best part of cinema. This one is no different. We are here to talk about the Count Of Monte Cristo. A movie that didn't do that great in the theatres but had an OUTSTANDING cast and was a real good, what I call a "POPCORN MOVIE." Where you just sit down and enjoy. So that's what we ask you, sit down and enjoy our discussion on the early 2000's motion picture. As always, we do this with a drink in our hearts and a song in our hands. KAMPAI!!!! INTRO: PEG & THE REJECTED -- ALL SING ALONG REFILL: SHAOLIN DUB -- SKANKING IT EASY DUB OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesrockpodcast

On today's episode we have National Geographic and multi-award winning author, Rita Ariyoshi to talk to us about her new book. Rita has been a writer and editor for many publications for over 20 years. She was the founding editor for the Aloha magazine, and worked as the editor for the Hawaiian Airlines inflight magazine. For the National Geographic, she was involved with many articles including writing two books: "Hula is Life: The Story of Halau Hula O Maiki" and "National Geographic Traveler:" Hawaii. She has written many non-fiction publications, but now she's ready to make her debut featuring her first fiction publication called, "Lion's Way."We talk about the inspiration into writing Lion's Way, what inspired her to go into journalistic writing, authors who inspired her, how she got involved with National Geographic, what made her go into fictional writing now in her career, what she has learned from learning many different cultures, and much more. HUGE mahalo to Rita for being an awesome guest on my podcast! Also big mahalo to Kenny Simmons for setting up this interview.For more information on Rita, check out the links below:Website: https://ritaariyoshi.weebly.comSavant Publication: Rita Ariyoshi: https://www.savantbooksandpublications.com/ariyoshi-rita.phpLion's Way on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lions-Way-Rita-Ariyoshi/dp/173764312X/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=j6dBl&content-id=amzn1.sym.579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_p=579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_r=130-2869609-5276620&pd_rd_wg=A1ttG&pd_rd_r=f6ee4cfd-54b2-4323-9e69-78ad61b4ad2f&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dskEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

J/k He never said that. Welcome to another timey-wimey, interstellary-pepinstellary episode of Movies on the Rocks!! That was suprisingly difficult... Doctor who is a badass... Well in any case, this episode is the time jumping, black hole diving, planet exploring movie directed by the inimitable Christopher Nolan. It's our second time diving into one of his movies after we did THE PRESTIGE (said in my best Michael Caine) in season 1. We hope you enjoy all the twists and turns we took to get to the end. It was a doozy. As always, we do this with a drink in our hands and a song in our hearts!! KAMPAI!!!! INTRO: PEG & THE REJECTED -- ALL SING ALONG REFILL: SHAOLIN DUB -- SKANKING IT EASY DUB OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesrockpodcast

Today, we have a longtime MMA fighter and MMA coach, who has trained with some of the best in the world including Max Holloway and Cain Valesquez. He has recently made his longtime return to fighting coming off his wins in BKFC and internationally in BYB Extreme Fighting Series. Please give a warm welcome to BYB fighter, Jon "Untameable" Barnard.We talked about Jon's long awaited return to fighting, why Jon got into fighting, how he handles fighting through injuries, why the UFC can't host any events in Hawaii, why he moved away from Hawaii, and much more. HUGE Mahalo to Jon for being an awesome guest on the podcast today! Also, please share your support to Jon as prepares for his next upcoming fight in BYB Extreme Fighting Series on October 21, 2023.For more information on Jon Barnard:Jon Barnard IG: @untameable61Jon Barnard YouTube:  @jonbd61  Jon "Untameable" Barnard vs. Gareth Van Hoof: https://youtu.be/ShYP3VgcFU4?feature=sharedEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

We got a special episode for you guys today. We teeter on the line between being real and getting canceled. I think that's what makes for the best conversations, because there's always something to learn from people's perspectives. This braddah is one of the realest guys I know for sure. Please give a round of applause to streamer, podcaster, content creator, entrepreneur, and lo'i kalo owner, Ikaikaloha!We talk about some great topics that people can discuss. We talk about how he got into streaming, what inspired his branding, his new venture as a podcaster, Captain Cooke being an alien to Hawaiians, how society is too soft today, how American history can be seen as biased, and much more.HUGE mahalo to Ikaika for being an awesome guest on my podcast! For more information on Ikaika, follow his links below:IG: @ikaikalohaTikTok: @ikaikaloha239YouTube:  @ikaikaloha  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ikaikalohaKick: https://kick.com/ikaikalohaWebsite: https://ikaikaloha.comTales From the Taro Patch: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iTOI9HSeBZgmk7KiKLoSF?si=2ebe0595a79d4d0aEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

In episode 63, Christopher Pellegrini takes the interviewer's chair as he welcomes his friend and fellow Tokyo Swallows fan, Mac Salman of Kanpai Planet.

Today, I'm excited to have on a SUPER talented musician. She's multifaceted in many different ways, and juggles around a lot of different roles. In my mind, she's a chameleon that blends in and adapts to many situations. I have great respect for her as a musician, but also as a friend. Please give a warm welcome to songwriter and singer, the amazing J.Lyn!There were a lot of topics we covered today. We talked about how J.Lyn   began her music journey, her transition into now being a full-time musician, co-writing songs with Kennedy Taylor and the Electric Pancakes and Miiinasan, how Eli Mac helped J.Lyn come up with her stage name, Fuzzy Scarlet (of course), and much more. This was such an honor and privilege to have J.Lyn over to talk story.HUGE mahalo to J.Lyn for being an incredible guest on today's episode! Please, please, please check out J.Lyn on all streaming platforms, and go ahead and check out her new single with Jayde called Angel Girl!Links you GOTTA check out:J.Lyn's IG: @j.lynmusicJ.Lyn's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@j.lynmusic1710Angel Girl by J.Lyn ft. Jayde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8AF73sx6WAFuzzy Scarlet's IG cuz she'll get mad if I don't put it:  @FuzzyScarlet Editing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode, we have recording artist and Na Hoku Hanohano 2023 nominee, Mistah Chante, on the podcast! Mistah Chante grew up playing the ukulele before transitioning to playing on the keyboard. He would join his family in jam sessions when he was young, which introduced him to the music world. It wasn't until he went to the Mele Program where things shifted for him, and he really wanted to pursue music as a career. Fast forward to today, Mistah Chante is nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano Awards for "Most Promising Artist" award for his first solo EP Ready. We talk about his reaction to being nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano Award, his time in the Mele Program, the meaning behind his EP Ready, his recent tour, which artists inspired him, how we got the name Mistah Chante, and much more. MAHALO NUI to Mistah Chante for being an awesome guest on today's episode! Also, good luck to you on hopefully winning a Na Hoku Hanohano Award this weekend!If you enjoyed this episode please, like, comment, and subscribe to the channel! Also, check out Chante's music streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms.For more information on Mistah Chante, check out the links below:Chante's IG: @mistahchanteChante's Website: https://www.chanteofficial.comEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! ERIC'S LAST SHOW!!! We are so sad and disappointed that Eric would choose to leave the show to do the thing he loves which is direct a movie... psshhh... whatever.. J/K Eric, we know it's going to be great and I mean what better way to send you out, than to talk about an ANIME on your LAST EPISODE!! You were so happy to do it in the recording... ... Well in any case, enjoy our discussion of the classic 90's anime, Ghost in the Shell. As always, we do this with a song in our heads, and drink in our stomachs!!!! KAMPAI!!!! INTRO: PEG & THE REJECTED -- ALL SING ALONG REFILL: SHAOLIN DUB -- SKANKING IT EASY DUB OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesrockpodcast

It's time for our new series for the year, and it's the year of Sake! Yes, we discussed it before, but we are going in deep now and much like Sake brewing, it's going to take a couple of tries before it's all done. Today we are going very far into the way-back machine, but we are also discussing one of the variants of sake, Junmai. Get ready for the butchering of Japanese and get ready to Have a Drink. Kampai, Y'all!

Today we have a pioneer in local Hawaii radio broadcasting. He is the former morning radio personality on Hawaiian 105 KINE, and former program director and morning show on KCCN FM 100. He is currently the weekend weather anchor and entertainment reporter for Hawai'i New Now. He's also the Game Day Activities Coordinator for all of UH Athletics. He's hosted big events in Hawai'i such as the Merrie Monarch, the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, and the Miss Hawai'i Scholarship Pageant. Please welcome, the host of Billy V Live, and professional emcee, Billy V!We talk about how Bill got started in radio broadcasting, emceeing for the Rainbow Classic collegiate basketball tournament in 1999, memories of the Birthday Bash, how he became part of the Hawai'i News Now sunrise team, emceeing big events such as the Merrie Monarch, his commencement speech to Mid Pacific Institute, and much more. This was one of my favorite episodes to record, and I was truly honored to be able to talk story with THE Billy V!MAHALO NUI LOA to Billy V for being a wonderful guest on today's show! I had so much fun! Also, thank you to Tracy Larrua from Poi Planet for setting up today's interview. You're the best, Tracy!For more information on Billy V, check out the links below:Billy V's official website: https://www.billyv.netBilly V's IG: @billyv808Billy V's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/billyvEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's show we have Miss American Scholar 2022, 2019 Browns Bags to Stardom Overall Champion, 2014 Grand Champion for KZOO Radio AM 1210, and super amazing awesome singer, Aolani Silva! Aolani recently graduated from high school last year, and has been really pushing her music career. Recently, she released her first single called Tides, and is in the process of making her first album. I was able to hear some of her new music. I unfortunately can't share anything about it, but I'll say it's REALLY good!We had a great episode today and talked about so many different topics from Aolani's life. We talked about the meaning behind writing Tides, Aolani's experience graduating as a homeschooler, the experience in the CLH Music Immersive Program, the two restaurants that were named after her, what's in-store for Aolani's music career, and much more!MAHALO NUI to Aolani and Aunty Pamela (Aolani's mom) for the opportunity to talk story with all of us on my show! For more information on Aolani check out the links below:Aolani Silva's IG: @aloha.aolaniYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXWE8U-exXD81qMVXIBPlFALinks: https://linktr.ee/aolanisilvaEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

Let us get drunk. Áfengi í Japan er eins og vont veður á Íslandi, mjög algengt. Í þessum þætti fjalla ég um drykkjumenningu japana með tilheyrandi drykkjavali og þeim samfélagslegum áhrifum sem fylgja the devil drink. Kæru hlustendur, komið á Patreon eigi síðar en núna! Takk fyrir að hlusta!

On today's episode, we have a special guest. I deeply respect this individual, and I haven't known this person for awhile, but they kind of feel like a distant family member. She is a fashion designer that specializes in zero-waste fashion, and wants to popularize zero-waste fashion in Hawaii. She is also a social media influencer and a model. I'm pleased to introduce Style.leaf herself, Kanako Lorenzana!We speak about about two many topics on this episode. We talk about how Kanako got into fashion, how our parents influenced our creative careers, how thrifting became popular again, which fashion brands promote fast fashion, the government's influence on business owners, and much more. This was an episode I've been wanting to do for a while now, and I'm glad to share this talk story session with all of you!Mahalo nui to Kanako for being a guest on my podcast! It was such a huge honor to have you on the show! Please everyone, if you haven't done so, follow and support Kanako on her various platforms.Follow Kanako: @style.leafFollow Mino Hawaii: @minohawaiiMino Hawaii's website: https://minohawaii.comEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode, we have a comedian who's been in the Hawaii comedy scene for awhile now. He's the first Samoan to do stand-up comedy on American television on FNX's First Nations Comedy Experience. He's performed all over the United States, and has opened for comedians such as Dave Chapelle, Wanda Sykes, Bert Kreischer, Jimmy O Yang, and much more. He's also an actor acting in Decker, Deck of Cards, Legacy, and other projects. He recently did his first sold-out show at the Blue Note in Waikiki. Please give a warm welcome to Mr. James "Main Man" Man!We got to pick James' brain about comedy and what it means to be a stand-up comedian in today's age. We also got to talk about how James finds new material, how weight loss has helped his career, how he deals with rough crowds, co-hosting on Andy Bumatai's podcast, The Daily Pidgin Podcast, his tips on being a stand-up comedian, and much more. This was a fun episode to record and James is such a fun guy to be around!HUGE mahalo to James for being a great guest on the show today! If you liked this video, please like comment and subscribe for future episodes. Follow James on social media and check out his website below:James Mane's IG: @comedianjamesmaneJames Mane's Website: https://comedianjamesmane.com/Editing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode, we have someone who has built a restaurant empire here in Hawaii and in various places around the world. Please join me in welcoming successful restauranteur, and CEO and president of Aoki Group, Kevin Aoki! Kevin is the oldest son out of his seven brothers and sisters. Growing up, their father, Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki, was the founder of the famous restaurant chain, Benihana. Rocky's children all were involved in the restaurant business at some point, however, Kevin was the one who carried on the tradition to becoming a restauranteur. Kevin now has established his own success as a restauranteur with restaurants such as 1938 Indochine, Herringbone Waikiki, Aoki Teppanyaki, and the very popular restaurant chain, Doraku Sushi and Izakaya. We were able to talk a lot about Kevin's life as an entrepreneur and how others can learn from his success. We got to talk about how Kevin got involved in the restaurant business, how Kevin was able to succeed as an entrepreneur after his father's passing, how he was able to bounce back from Doraku Kapolei's unfortunate delay, his love for repurposing materials into the architecture in his current restaurants, his tips on how to become a successful entrepreneur, and much more. Kevin is such an amazing person that is so down-to-Earth, and you can truly see that he loves what he does. "To make good friends with great food,"  was coined by Kevin's grandfather, Yunosuke Aoki, and that phrase still resides with the philosophy behind Aoki Group.HUGE mahalo to Kevin for being an outstanding guest on my podcast! I learned a lot from this podcast, which I think so many business owners can really learn from your experience. Also, don't forget to check out new menu items that are coming to both 1938 Indochine and Herringbone Waikiki at the end of March 2023! Follow Kevin on social media and check out all of his businesses below:Kevin Aoki's IG: @kevaokiAoki Group's Website: https://aokigroup.comDoraku Sushi: @dorakusushiQing Mu Noodle: @qingmunoodle1938 Indochine: @1938indochineAoki Teppanyaki Waikiki: @aokiwaikikiBluetree Juice: @bluetreejuiceHerringbone Waikiki: @herringbonewaikikiAoki Grill: @aokigrillKuru Kuru Pa: @eatkurukurupaRM. 38: @room38kakaakoAlso, follow Steve and Devon Aoki on IG as well. Both incredible individuals that have really hit it off in the entertainment industry:Steve Aoki IG: @steveaokiDevon Aoki IG: @devonaokiEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode, we have someone who were many hats. She's a pageant queen, a teacher, a jewelry maker, an author for her new children's book, "Puff Saves Paradise," an entrepreneur, and she wears too many hats for me to list out in one post. That's why she's the Queen of all trades, master of none. She might just get into the hat business after this podcast haha. Please welcome to the show, Miss Philippines Hawaii 2022, Brittni Friedlander!We had a lot to talk about as you can see from the length of this video. We spoke about her experience running in different pageants and the mentoring she's done for Miss Hawaii, her non-profit program called Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, her new children's book, "Puff Saves Paradise," the problems with the rail (haha), the struggles that teachers go through, what she plans to do in the future after running for Miss Hawaii, and much more. Brittni has accomplished so much now and has a huge list of things she plans to accomplish in life.HUGE mahalo to Brittni for being an absolute incredible guest on my show today! Follow Brittni on social media and check out all of her businesses below:Brittni Friedlander's IG: @brittnicaitlinFull S.T.E.A.M. Ahead IG: @fullsteamaheadhiWith Love Hawaii (handmade jewelry): @withlovehiDuo Departures (photography and videography): @duodeparturesPuff Save Paradise: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/puff-saves-paradise-brittni-friedlander/1141367597Full Steam Ahead Hawaii website: https://fullsteamaheadhi.orgWith Love HI website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WithLoveHI?load_webview=1&bid=di3N4Kk6lCacdxRLa54z6crbNG1MEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

We have a really special guest for today's episode! This man is a former Iowa State University and St. Cloud State University Wrestler, which are both schools with prestigious wrestling programs. He's also a big time entrepreneur owning 6 companies, and is the current director of Marketing for an up and coming social media application called SoMee Social. A lot has been done in this guest's life, but he definitely didn't start that way. He talks about how watching a state wrestling match changed his entire life. Please give a warm welcome to CEO of Collier Consulting and Management and Collier Investment Group, Dallas Collier.We talk about Dallas' experience in how he got into wrestling, what he's learned about running different businesses, how different people thrived through the pandemic, his experience being an MMA coach, how he got connected with SoMee Social and what it is, and much more. From someone who is a straight up local guy to being a successful business owner, I think a lot of people can really learn from Dallas' life and what he's here to share with us today.Huge mahalo to Dallas for being an awesome guest on the podcast! Follow all his socials below, and check out SoMee Social on Android and IOS.Follow Dallas on IG: @dallyboyEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez | IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

If the title is any description, you are in for a treat. Treat as in our description of quite possibly the WORST movie any of us have ever seen. I mean, this movie is possibly worse than In the Army Now, which has the distinction of being the worst movie we have reviewed on this podcast!! In fact, I am going to say that it DEFINITELY is the WORST MOVIE WE HAVE REVIEWED!!! So give us a listen and pour yourself a glass... you're gonna need it. As always, we do this with a smile in our hearts and a glass in our hands. KAMPAI!!! INTRO: PEG & THE REJECTED -- ALL SING ALONG REFILL: SHAOLIN DUB -- SKANKING IT EASY DUB OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesrockpodcast

Today's podcast is a monumental one for me! The Wind and The Reckoning was one of those iconic movies for me that could change the landscape of the film industry. When I first saw it, I was blown away by the performances of the actors, the amazing writing, the deeply moving story, and the artistic direction of this movie. Also, to see a mainstream film that was primarily spoken in Hawaiian, was very unheard of. The Wind and The Reckoning was a groundbreaking movie, and this was a ground-breaking podcast for me. I am pleased to have on the show, David Cunningham - the director of The Wind and The Reckoning, Jason Scott Lee - the actor who plays Ko'olau, and Lindsay Watson -  the actress who plays Pi'ilani.We got to talk story about everything about The Wind and The Reckoning, and some of the inner details as to how this movie was shot. We talked about filming during the beginning of the pandemic as the movie was filmed in Fall 2020, how the casts had to learn how to speak Hawaiian on set, how some of the shots were filmed, the reactions to meeting the survivors of Kalaupapa, the experience of filming The Wind and The Reckoning, and much more.Mahalo nui loa to David Cunningham, Jason Scott Lee, and Lindsay Watson for being phenomenal guests on my podcasts! This was such a huge blessing for me, and I'm definitely still starstruck about meeting you all. Also, big mahalo to Tracy Larrua from Poi Planet, Fairai Richmond from Sight and Sound Productions, and executive producer Noah Hamilton for setting up this interview!The Wind and The Reckoning have an Indiegogo Campaign currently happening. The funds received from the campaign will go to distributing the film to be seen throughout the United States. If you wish to donate, I will leave a link on the bottom. Mahalo for your support and please share with others!Indiegogo Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/join-the-wind-the-reckoning-movement#/Follow The Wind and The Reckoning on IG: @windandreckoningFollow The Wind and The Reckoning on FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheWindAndTheReckoningThe Wind and The Reckoning Website: https://www.windandreckoning.comFollow David Cunningham: @davidlcunninghamFollow Jason Scott Lee: @jasonscottleeFollow Lindsay Watson: @lindsayyywatsonFollow Poi Planet: @poi_planetFollow Fairai Richmond: @fbrfilmsEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

Happy New Year everyone! For my last guest for 2022 that would be ringing in the new year, I had to get someone I respect a lot. I was recently a guest on her podcast, KasamahanCo Podcast where her guests share about their Filipino heritage journey. Today's guest comes on my show today to talk about her Filipino journey and much more. On today's show, we have founder of Kasamahan Co., Author of Nasudi's Surprising Adventure (formerly called Nasirig's Great Adventure), and culture advocate, Chachie Abara.Along with talking about Chachie's Filipino journey, we speak about many other topics. We talk about why Chachie is taking a break from podcasting, her new book called Nasudis' Surprising Adventure, Filipino advocacy, mental imposter syndrome, toxic positivity, and much more. Nasudi's Surprising Adventure has a Kickstarter ending on January 29th, 2023, so if you would like to donate to support Chachie's book, I left the link for the Kickstarter below.Thank you so much Chachie for being a great guest on my show! I'm definitely happy to have you be the first guest of 2023!Follow Chachie here on IG @kasamahancoFollow Nasudi's Surprising Adventure on IG @nasudiessurprisingadventureDonate to the Kickstarter for Nasudi's Surprising Adventure: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ilokochildrensbook/nasirigs-great-adventure-0Editing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

This week Jamie tried to serve Cassidy up a challenge as they head to the island of Papua New Guinea! Kicking off the episode, Jamie discusses all of the tribes that call Papua New Guinea home before getting into some of the things you can do within the country. After his recommendations, Cassidy dives into the disappearance of Michael Rockefeller, a prominent member of the New York elite in the 1960s. Jamie's Recommendations: Hike the Kokoda Trail Stay with various tribes (Huli, Asaro, Corai and Kampai, Bilbil and Anga) See the birds of paradise Scuba dive WW2 wrecks Cassidy's Sources: All That's Interesting Medium Smithsonian Mag History.How Stuff Works Observer ID Historic Mysteries

Happy holidays everyone! We have phenomenal actor and author of the new book/audiobook called Concrete Rainbow, Jason Quinn, on the show today. Jason has acted in many productions such as NCIS Hawaii, Marvel's Inhumans, Last Resort, Hawaii Five-0, Waikiki: The Film, and much more. Jason has also acted in many theatre productions as well. Jason comes on the show today to share his new book, Concrete Jungle, which is a fictional story that follows the main character, Byron, on his journey through an 80s and early 90s drug-ridden Hawaii.We also talk about the art of acting, Bruce Lee, Jason's encounter with Ice T, Jason's theatre work, how acting school transformed his viewpoint on acting, and much more. Mahalo to Jason for being an awesome guest on today's podcast! I had a ton of fun, and I would love to have you on the show again! Good luck to all your endeavors in the future!Follow Jason Quinn on IG  @allmightyquinn Check out Jason's website: www.jasonquinn.orgFind Concrete Rainbow on Amazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Concrete-Rainbow-Audiobook/B0BG96JCTWEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode we have one of my classmates on the show. We have local Hawaii comedian and podcaster, Reese Paul, who's here to talk to us about being a comedian. I've known Reese for a number of years, and I never expected him to be a comedian, but I'm glad he's here to talk to us about he's gotten to this point. He's been on the local circuit performing at various gigs, and is in the process of organizing his own gigs in Kailua with other local comedians.We talk about Reese's career as a comedian, the biggest "bomb" he's had, the differences between Stand-Up Comedians and Funny Content Creators, Bobby Lee, how he was mistaken as a Trump supporter, and much more. Mahalo nui loa to Reese for being an awesome guest on my podcast! I look forward to seeing how your career progresses as the years goes by, and I look forward to seeing more gigs at local spots around Oahu.Follow Rees on IG and TikTok @reesekpaulThe No Names Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-no-names-podcast-with-neco-butler-and-reese-paul/id1499886272Editing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode we have director, writer, photographer, and producer, Reina Bonta, who's here to talk to us about her new short film called, "Lahi." Reina has been on a big media tour promoting her new short film, and has been showcasing "Lahi" to multiple film festivals across the United States. Aside from her life in the film industry, she has been training with the Philippines Women's National Soccer Team in preparation for the 2023 World Cup. Reina has accomplished a lot in her young career, and is continuing to break new ground in the film world.We talk about what "Lahi" is about, how Reina felt about her Lola (grandma) acting in her film, what it was like working with an all Hawaii crew, what she's learned from directing her first film, and much more. Mahalo nui loa to Reina for being an awesome guest on my podcast! I look forward to your future films, and where you plan to take your career!If you want to find out more about "Lahi," check out the official website at https://www.lahishortfilm.com and follow "Lahi" on IG @lahishortfilm. Follow Reina Bonta on IG @reinabonta.Instagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's show we have returning guest, Zac Sweat on the show today. Zac Sweat is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, writer, business owner, podcaster, motivational speaker, and a certified awesome individual! On our first episode, Zac was getting ready to visit family in the mainland, however, that trip turned into a new adventure that set Zac on a whole new path. Zac has an incredible story and loves sharing it with others in the hopes that people are encouraged by his story.We talk about his life back in Georgia, writing books, Zac's sobriety, mental health, being an influence to younger generations, and much more. Thank you again Zac for being an awesome friend and for coming on my show again!All of Zac Sweat's Links: https://www.zacsweat.comInstagram: @zacsweatmindset_Editing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode we have Hawaii State Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hawaii, Daniel Rich, to talk about FCA's first outreach event called Fields Of Faith happening on October 2nd, 2022 featuring Olympic Gold medalist, Bryan Clay.Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an outreach group that desires to connect with Jesus and with people through their love of sports. As someone who has attended FCA back when I was in high school, FCA helped me to connect with others and create friendships that still stand today. It's a great organization, and even if you're not religious, the team members that are apart of FCA are just super supportive people.Daniel and I talk about the Fields of Faith event, how he got involved with FCA, our passion for volleyball, what he loves about transitioning to Hawaii, and much more. Thank you again to Daniel for taking the time to talking to us about FCA and what you guys have planned for the future! We look forward to seeing what you and the FRCA Hawaii team have in store.Sign up for your ticket to Fields of Faith happening on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Farrington high School.Link to Fields of Faith event: https://www.fcahawaii.org/fofInstagram: @fcahawaiiYoutube:  @FCA Hawaii  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fcahawaiiEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

We have E.J. Wedge, Creator of the Ocean Black animated series, and the voice of the main actress for Ocean Black and marketing consultant, Patty Lee, on today's show. Ocean Black is an entirely new animated series, created by E.J. wedge, that is currently under development. They recently had a panel at ComicCon showcasing a new trailer for the Ocean Black series, and want to talk about their experience creating the Ocean Black series today.We talk about how Ocean Black was created, some of the story of Ocean Black, what was the inspiration to make this series, the process of creating animation, the differences between voice-acting and film acting, and much more.HUGE thank you again to E.J. and Patty for being amazing guests on the podcast! Follow them on all social medias and check out their Ocean Black website found below.

Back on Air LivestreamWe can't believe it has been nearly 4 months since our last “official” show release. Even though it was part of the plan, we're now getting a bit stir-crazy. It's time to get back on air.For those that missed it, we got most of the gang together at the JSS Information Center for a livestream back on July 29th. For those of you that missed it, we've cleaned up the audio and made it buttery smooth for your podcast-listening pleasure this week. If, however, you're keen to take in the show in its entirety along with the all-too-rare visual component, you can watch that on our YouTube channel here. (Feel free to subscribe while you're at it, as well).This week Sebastien Lemoine, Christopher Pellegrini, Rebekah Wilson-Lye, Chris Hughes, Cindy Bissig, and Justin Potts all pull up a seat at the bar to:Kampai! (2:56)Share stories from (up and) down time (7:50)Ponder the significance of Justin's beverage selection (26:18)Consider our cloudy reunion (30:28)Soak up Big Chris' haiku skills (31:03)Double down on doburoku (36:57)Announce new shochu regulations (47:50)Inquire about snazzy gentleman attire (48:56)Fire off an industry trend lightning round (51:14)Try to determine what awamori tastes like (57:55)Attempt to define French sake vs. “rice wine” (1:00:50)Discuss some favorite Tohoku sake (1:04:20)Collaborate on collaborations (1:08:28)Confirm the seemingly endless expansion of sake breweries making more than just sake (1:14:10)Explain fruity shochu (1:21:10)We're as busy as ever at @sakeonair on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. If you're curious to know what it is the cast and crew of Sake On Air are up to or are eagerly awaiting hints about what we've got coming down the pipeline, be sure to follow along with any or all of the above. If you'd like to share your thoughts or questions with the hosts, please reach out to us at questions@sakeonair.com.Next week we'll be starting our mini-series highlighting sake-inspired travels experiences in different regions across Japan. For all of our listeners out there with Japan plans on their horizon, these are not to be missed!Be well, stay tuned, and until next week, kampai!Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association and is broadcast from the Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo. The show is brought to you by Potts.K Productions with audio production by Frank Walter.Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow” was composed by forSomethingNew for Sake On Air.

Welcome to episode 48 and today we have a special guest on with us. It's Eric's good buddy Salvatore!! I am sure you have heard him mentioned on previouse episodes and we even named a previous episode after him, but we never had him on! NOW WE DID!! He came and we spoke about one of his fave movies, the 80's cult classic Big Trouble in Little China. Now there was some heated discussions on whether this was a good movie or nostalgic, but Sal and I came out on top as winners of that argument. Why you say? Well, because I said so and that's all there is to it Eric and Derryk. So please enjoy our review and discussion of this flick. As always, we do this with a song in our hearts and drink in our hands!! KAMPAI!! INTRO: PEG & THE REJECTED -- ALL SING ALONG REFILL: SHAOLIN DUB -- SKANKING IT EASY DUB OUTRO: DISTEMPER -- HAPPY END EMAIL : MOVIESONTHEROCKS2020@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM: @moviesrockpodcast

On today's episode we have the founder and CEO of Kolohe Jewelry, Rose Wong. Rose is a successful entrepreneur that continues to thrive in Hawaii with innovative ideas. Shop Kolohe is a unique business where they specialize as a jewelry bar where they are able to create customized jewelry for each customer on-the-spot. Let's listen to Rose's story, and how she was able to create her business at a young age to a successful business including opening two stores in Waikiki.  We talk about how Rose started Kolohe Jewelry, how her business thrived during the Covid-19 pandemic, what she was like growing up, her experience opening up a pop up shop in California, her advice on becoming a successful entrepreneur, and much more. Mahalo nui to Rose for talking story with us today, and for sharing what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur! If you liked this episode, please like and subscribe!

On today's episode, we have Republican Hawaii state representative candidate for district 20, Jessica Caiazzo on the show. Jessica a.k.a Priya is an activist, massage therapist, and business owner, who decided to run for government, because she has been striving to fix the issues in Hawaii for awhile. She is someone who believes that problems should be handled by if you "see something, do something." Well she's seen the issues in her community and now she is doing something about it. We talk about a lot of different topics including the incident at the Hawaii Convention Center,  homelessness, being "tough on crime," having the people to be involved in solving community issues, the problems with our education system,  and much more. Jessica is a very knowledgable and level-headed person that really understands the issues that are going on in Hawaii. I encourage all of you to not only strive for change, but educate yourselves on how to make a difference in your community. Mahalo nui Jessica for the opportunity to talk story with you! Good luck to you and your campaign as you run for Hawaii State Representative of District 20. Also, check out the side project Jessica has been helping out with Hawaii Parents United.

On today's episode, we have Kaleo Nakoa on the show, who is running for Honolulu City Counsel District 4. Kaleo is retired from the Coast Guard and a father of three children, who are part of his campaign team. Kaleo was inspired to run for government due to the current administration's responses to mismanagement decisions including how the administration is handling Covid-19. Kaleo has come on the show to tell his story, and why he feels he is the right man for the job. We talk about a lot of different topics including self-sustainability, creating safer zones for families, having a transparent government, and much more. After meeting Kaleo, I can personally say that he is definitely a man of integrity, and has the qualities of a true leader. Malonui (I learned this word from Kaleo) to Kaleo for being a wonderful guest on the show! Best of luck to you and your campaign!

We have an incredible episode for you guys today! We have UFC legend, and 2022 Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii, BJ Penn on the podcast today! BJ Penn has been on a media tear promoting his campaign, and he's come on the show today to talk about why he believes that he's the right candidate to lead Hawaii into positive change. Hawaii has gone through a lot of changes in which the majority of the public is upset about, and BJ plans to right those wrongs if elected as governor of Hawaii.  We go through a lot of topics such as how BJ plans to audit the government if elected, how Hawaii handled the pandemic when it first came out, the issues BJ plans to address if elected as governor of Hawaii, and much more. Mahalo to BJ Penn and his amazing team for the opportunity to talk story! Just to comment on his team for a bit. If you want to know if you can trust BJ to be the governor of Hawaii, just meet his team and you'll guarantee know for sure that BJ would be a great governor! Follow BJ Penn's campaign IG: @therealbjpennforgovernor. Follow BJ Penn's personal IG: @bjpenn. BJ Penn's campaign website: https://www.bjpenngov.com.

On today's episode, we have a returning guest and a veteran Hawaii realtor, Doug Ward, to talk to us about his experience as a Hawaii realtor. Doug used to dual purpose between selling life insurance and being a realtor. Now he's full-time as a Hawaii realtor, and has started his own real estate team. Doug has an immense amount of experience in real estate, and has come on the show today to share his knowledge to potential Hawaii homeowners and Hawaii realtors. We also talk about, how to be a realtor, what it takes to be a realtor, how it is viable to live in Hawaii, how government laws and/or elected government officials affect the real estate industry, and much more. This is a very great informational podcast for those who want to get into real estate, or if you're like me and are looking towards purchasing their first home. Thank you Doug for sharing your knowledge with us and for being an amazing guest on today's episode! Follow him on IG @lifewithdoug_. Follow Genesis Group on IG @genesisgrouphawaii.

On today's episode, we have a veteran and House of Representative for District 49 candidate, Shawn Richey, on the show today. Shawn is born and raised here on Oahu, and just like a lot of locals now, he's seen the changes happening in Hawaii. He's running for government, because he believes that the government can do better about reconnecting with the people. He also looks like Thor, so he already has the look down. He believes in change, but he believes that figuring out those changes with the people first is the right way to go. We talk about Shawn's past and what led him to running for government, his heart behind what he believes the government should be doing for the people, what he plans to do when he gets into government, how he wants to raise others up in order run for his position in the future, and much more. Shawn is a solid guy with a big heart, and I believe that his message is so important for all of us to share. Thank you to Shawn for the opportunity to talk story with all of us today! Follow him on social media and check out his website.

On today's episode, we have up and coming musician and longtime friend of mine, Hi'ilawe Kay aka LAVA, on the show today. Hi'ilawe just dropped his new single, Summer Vibes, and he also brought loco mocos on the set as part of his new single. We get into a lot of different topics on this podcast as we discover more about Hi'ilawe's up bringing and his future as a solo artist. We talk about LAVA's upbringing as a musician, playing with Sons of Yeshua, his future as a recording artist, music theory and how it connect to understanding the process of making music, how sound affects are brain patterns, and much more. There are a lot of interesting conversations in this podcast, and we had a lot of fun recording this episode. Thank you again everyone for all of your support and we hope you enjoy today's episode! Thank you again to Hi'ilawe for being an incredible guest on today's episode! Check him out on multiple streaming platforms like Spotify, and follow him on social media!

On today's episode, we have, friend of the show, Stone Needham, and new guest on the podcast Anthony Hopkins, joining us today. Together they make the "Trash Bros," and we get into some hot takes today. We get real controversial on this episode with some of our trash statements, but we definitely had fun. We talk about Stone's marriage proposal, Will Smith's slap, the Kamehameha School song contest, Hawaii's governor candidates, my thoughts about Kirk caldwell, why music is diluted today, and much more. We hope you enjoy the episode, and let us know what your thoughts are on some of the topics we discuss. Thank you Anthony and Stone for being awesome guests on my podcast! Follow Anthony on IG @anthonyfreakinghopkins. Follow Stone on IG @shtoneyboi. Hang out with us and post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai.

Episode 34 is taking a little longer than usual to write, record, and edit, but we truly hope it will be worth the wait. It's the first in a 3 part series that we are very excited to share with you. Stephen has been working at the Yamatozakura shochu distillery in Ichiki, Kagoshima, every fall for almost a decade and we've decided to try take you on a journey through a day in the life of the distillery. Narrated by Rich Pav of Uncanny Robot. The series will be broken into three parts: Morning the workday starts at 5am with a break at noon. Afternoon from 12:30pm to 6:30pm before a break for dinner. Night 8pm to 1am or later. In the meantime, we recommend you listen to our back catalogue, particularly these episodes are they are directly related to the next 3. Episode 3. Introducing Japanese Shochu Episode 14. The Smelly, Wonderful World of Sweet Potato Shochu Until next week, please enjoy. Kampai!