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Brian McInnis of Spectrum News joins Kanoa and Billy to provide clarity on the NASED demolition timeline. Plus, Spectrum Sports volleyball analyst Chris McLachlan helps to preview opening weekend of the University of Hawaii Women's Volleyball season.
Kanoa and Billy discuss what constitutes a "gem" when talking about a wonderful performance from Shohei Ohtani last night, talk with legendary Hawaii broadcaster Neil Everett about his new journey with his reunion with Stan Verrett, and Lori Santi joins the guys to talk some stink with Billy and talk Hawaii Athletics.
Kanoa and Billy go full detective mode for a second day on Micah Alejado's ankle and bring in KHON2's Rob DeMello into the mix to figure out whether or not the QB will be available to play on Saturday in Tuscon.
Kanoa and Billy give their expert analysis of what they think Micah Alejado's status will be based on several seconds of practice clips available to the show hosts, the guys also discuss more Hawaii football with Jordan Helle -- amid some other talk about what's happening on Maui -- as well as Larry Beil as he plunges the show into full chaos.
Kanoa and Billy gush about the walk-off victory for the Rainbow Warriors against the Stanford Cardinal, talking with resident football guru Rich Miano and special team's coordinator Thomas Sheffield after an up and down day for the special teams unit.
Live from T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Kanoa and Billy talk with Timmy Chang, Dennis Thurman, Eric Matthews and Matt Elliott to break down what is looking like a pivotal matchup in the career of Timmy Chang tomorrow afternoon.
Kanoa and Billy talk about Hawaii football with the game against Stanford coming up on Saturday as the guys talk some ball with Spectrum News' Brian McInnis as BMac also expands on high school football and Hawaii men's basketball.Konawaena football coach Brad Uemoto joins the show to talk about his Wildcats and their opportunity to host the Kahuku Red Raiders.
Kanoa and Billy load up on the college football content as they talk everything you need to know about CFB with CFB aficionado Phil Steele and he gives his opinions on Hawaii and their chances this weekend against Stanford.Kaleo Baxter joins the show to talk about the Rainbow Wahine as the first game of the season is just around the bend.
Kanoa and Billy talk about Hawaii football, especially their safety room with safeties coach Nick Locher as he comes onto the morning show for the first time to talk about all his local braddahs in the safety room. The show turns to the NASED project in response to Billy Hull's column, as Spectrum hosts Jordan Helle and Scott Robbs give their opinions on the "progress" being made out in Halawa.
Kanoa and Billy are ready to break down the Rainbow Warrior football team as it is game week, Rich Miano joins the guys to discuss more as well as break down the two-deep rosters that came out today.The guys also discuss the NFL Preseason and the reaction to Dillon Gabriel's performance and "controversial" quote.
Kanoa and Billy talk about Hawaii football, from the new Spectrum deal, to the NASED project and the upcoming season, Brian McInnis from Spectrum News joins the guys to expand more on the topics.The guys also breakdown today's holiday and the best and worst cereal takes.
Artie gets a little silly with Kanoa and Billy, but engages in a conversation about Hawaii football and the stadium and the state of the state with Spectrum's Scott Robbs.
Kanoa and Billy talk with Lori Santi from Spectrum Sports, talk story about her pickleball antics as well as other Bay Area Sports for the 49ers/Warriors fan.
Kanoa and Billy react to the news about the NASED agreements going down and speak with Brennon Morioka on what fans should be expecting in the next couple of months, as well as years, as the process for beginning the NASED project begins.Wide Receivers coach Jared Ursua joins the guys to discuss his room, as well as the rest of the team's process, as practices are ramping up and next Saturday against Stanford gets closer.Rob DeMello from KHON2 Sports discusses more about Hawaii football, but also some high school football as well as coverage ramps up.
Kanoa and Billy give their reactions to the big news about the new Spectrum and Hawaii Athletics media deal that does away with pay per view, and the guys discuss the topic with UH AD Matt Elliott as well as other gameday activities and a possible extension for a Hawaii coach.Jordan Helle from Spectrum Sports gives his reaction to the pay per view news, and how this affects the viewers on the islands but also the football team.
Kanoa and Billy talk to Matt Youmans from VSiN about Hawaii football and why they've suddenly become favorites against Stanford, NFL future bets, and the big topic of the show today on the best fast food establishments according to Youmans.
Kanoa welcomes back his nomadic co-host Billy from his journey through the Pacific Northwest as he recounts his vacation on both sides of the border, they discuss which NFL Head Coaches they think is on the hot seat and Billy breaks down some of the best food he ate in Canada and T-Mobile Park.Lori Santi from Spectrum Sports joins the guys to talk about her opinion on the 49ers this season, as well as talk about the new softball coach in town for UH.
Kanoa and Tanner talk some Hawaii football and NFL news, from the upcoming season, potential rivalries for the Rainbow Warriors, and the Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders situation with the Cleveland Browns with Brian McInnis from Spectrum News joining the guys in the studio today.
Kanoa and Tanner talk about Hawaii football with the season opener only 18 days away as the guys talk with cornerbacks coach PJ Minaya and how the room will rebound after the loss of Cam Stone and Chris Brown this offseason, and who will be the guys who will rise up to the starting spots.Jordan Helle joins the show to continue the conversation about Hawaii football, but also discuss the beginning of Hawaii High School Football this week! The guys also talk about the best fights in sports history, outside of boxing and the UFC of course.
Kanoa and Tanner break down a full weekend of NFL holdouts, hold ins and other training camp narratives around the Cleveland Browns and Dillon Gabriel with our own Billy Hull still on vacay for one more day. Christian Shimabuku from Aloha State Daily also joins the show as the guys talk about Hawaii Football as they start week three of fall camp and are less than a month away from the Stanford Week 0 matchup.
Kanoa and Tanner talk about all the new updates from the latest NASED hearing, bringing in Spectrum News' Brian McInnis to discuss what he heard from the board meeting and when a contract will be signed and when demolition will begin. Head volleyball coach for the Rainbow Wahine Robyn Ah Mow joins the show to discuss her team as practices begin on Monday for the 'Bows.
Kanoa and Tanner talk the MLB Trade Deadline and Hawaii Athletics news as Rob DeMello joins the show so the guys discuss Hawaii football as well as the least believable sports performance with co-host on the road Billy Hull.
Kanoa and Tanner keep the Hawaii football discussion flowing with linebacker's and associate head coach Chris Brown on the radio this morning, as the guys discuss his observations of the Rainbow Warriors as well as his Lion's Den. The guys also talk with Jordan Helle, as the Cubs fan talk about the loss of Ryne Samberg and what he meant for the MLB as well as discussing some Hawaii football as well.
Kanoa and Tanner talk some college football, with Hawaii football amid the beginning of fall camp and the guys discuss their observations and opinions on the team with Kanoa's Spectrum partner Rich Miano.Billy also joins the guys from the mainland, and the trio talk about Hawaii football, the Seattle Mariners and Ichiro Suzuki, and the big news coming out of Boulder about the Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders.
Kanoa and Tanner talk more about Hawaii football as they wrap up their first week of fall camp, as Brian McInnis from Spectrum News joins the guys in studio to discuss their thoughts and reactions especially to the defensive side to the ball.Kanoa and Tanner also react to the executive order by President Trump yesterday and give their opinions on how this will effect NILs and college sports in general with normal co-host Billy Hull joining the guys via phoneline.
Kanoa and Tanner navigate through today's show, with the first hour focusing on Hawaii football and the beginning of fall camp as they talk with Hawaii defensive tackle's coach Jeff Reinebold and his position group and the defense as they prepare for Week 0 against Stanford in 30 days.The second hour consists of a tribute to the passing of legendary musician Fiji, as Kanoa talks with Kawika Hallums and Shawn Pimental to remember the friend and musician and talk story about Fiji's life.
Kanoa and Tanner talks about Hawaii football as today marks the beginning of fall practice and marks only a month until Hawaii takes on Stanford at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in August. The guys talk with Jordan Helle and Rob DeMello as they begin the hype train for Hawaii football only a month away from Week 0, as well as talking about some NFL Storylines as they begin their camps this week as well.
Kanoa and Billy discuss Hawaii Athletics, from talking with new men's basketball general manager Patty Mills on why he's come down to take this job and his experiences on and off the court as a NBA pro and international star, as well as Hawaii football offensive coordinator Anthony Arceneaux as he prepares the new edition of the Hawaii offense for the first day of fall camp tomorrow.
Billy and a returning from vacay-Kanoa talk about the Max Holloway fight where he played spoiler to Dustin Poirier's retirement, they talk about The Open and Scottie Scheffeler as well as some Hawaii football and stadium talk.
Kanoa and Billy talk Hawaii football as Mountain West Media Days take place today and tomorrow in Las Vegas, and the guys break down their opinions with Lori Santi as the trio go all over the place, from Hawaii, to the MLB All Star Game to morning vocal warmups. The guys also go on a full discussion with The Golf Channel's Mark Rolfing to discuss the Open Championship and their opinions on the comments made by Scottie Scheffler.
Kanoa and Billy talk about the MLB, with a bunch of Hawaii players being taken in the MLB Draft including Matt Miura who joined the guys to discuss his selection to the St. Louis Cardinals.The guys also talk about Hawaii Athletics news, the NBA and more MLB with Spectrum's Jordan Helle.
Kanoa and Billy return from their long weekend to talk about Hawaii football, from Rich Miano joining the guys to breakdown the football roster, to the guys' bout with Hawaii quarterback Micah Alejado on the pins last weekend. The guys also talk with HPU men's basketball head coach Jesse Nakanishi to promote their first ever Keiki Camp, as well as talk about how Nakanishi and his team stayed resilient in the face of the transfer portal this offseason.
Kanoa and Billy today talk about Hawaii sports news, from Hawaii men's basketball's alumni game last night to a wonderful conversation with top Hawaii high school football recruit from Kamehameha-Kapalama and recent Michigan commit Malakai Lee where he talks about his journey to becoming a top recruit and talking about those who helped train him up.
Kanoa and Billy discuss the big extension for Thunder big man Chet Holmgren and give their opinions on how this will affect the short and long-term plans for the Oklahoma City Thunder. George Gusman joins the show to discuss his former player Aiva Arquette and his meteoric rise as a professional baseball player, as well as discussing more about this season's changes to the rules for college football. Rainbow Warrior quarterback Micah Alejado also joins the crew to discuss an interesting event going down tomorrow between him and the hosts and a bowling alley.
Kanoa and Billy react to the anniversary of The Decision and go down memory lane with Billy Hull's Twitter account, talk with the Savannah Banana's and former 'Bow Andy Archer, and break down on each other's verbal crutches.
Kanoa and Billy talk all about sports, from the CONCACAF where Billy discusses Team USA's woes with Maui's own Jordan Helle, to the best plays in MLB and Billy's top five best plays, as well as discussions on the NBA and WNBA's officiating.
Kanoa and Billy get ready for the 4th of July weekend by talking about food contest records, they find out what's Mynah or Majah! including their thoughts on T.J. Watt's contract dispute, as well as Billy's thoughts on MLB Records and tour buses.
Kanoa and Billy talk about the NBA Free Agency, as well as some breaking news regarding the new hire for the New York Knicks head coaching job. Jordan Helle joins the show to talk more about his thoughts there, as well as his thoughts on CONCACAF soccer for the US, and Andrew Greif, NBC News sports reporter, joins the guys to talk about the NBA Finals as well as his new book coming out, "Beyond Fast" on Sept. 2.
Kanoa and Billy focus on Hawaii Athletics, as they are joined by new Athletic Director at UH, Matt Elliott, as he comes into the studio to talk about his vision for the University of Hawaii and what he sees both short and long term for the 'Bows. The guys also talk about the NBA Free Agency deals going down yesterday, as well as a number of deals surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks and Damian Lillard.
Kanoa and Billy talk about the NBA as free agency is about to open up in the next couple of hours, as the guys talk about Lebron James accepting his player option - the first time he's done this in his career. The guys also discuss Kevin Durant, Hawaii Athletics and more. Lori Santi joins the guys to give her two cents on the Lebron conversation, as well as her opinions on the transfer class coming in for Rainbow Wahine Basketball.
Kanoa and Billy talk more about the NBA, from the Draft to a couple of favorite teams through the offseason. New UH QB coach Chad Kapanui joins the pair to discuss Hawaii football and their new QB room and how they're all meshing with a brand new bunch of QBs around Micah Alejado. Brian McInnis from Spectrum News also joins the show to discuss more about the delays to the NASED project, and entertain the guys as they try to break him down with some jokes.
Kanoa and Billy break down the first round of the NBA Draft, from the outright obvious choices of Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, to their reactions to their worsts of the first round. The guys are joined by Goldin Spikes Award winner Wehiwa Aloy, and the trio discuss his success and his future as the MLB Draft is just around the corner for the now-former-Razorback. Jordan Helle from the island of Maui joins the show to talk more about the NBA Draft, and whats going down in his life.
Kanoa and Billy talk about the NBA and the big trade that went down yesterday for the Boston Celtics, as well as the Oklahoma City Thunder parade and why this Thunder team is the worst celebrators in the history of the NBA. Lori Santi hops on to continue the analysis of the Finals-winning Thunder squad, and Kenny Harrison joins the guys to talk about Les Murakami, how his boys are doing post college days and gives his reactions to more in the baseball world here in Hawaii.
Kanoa and Billy are BACK and they breakdown the Thunder taking down the Pacers in game 7 of the NBA Finals, and the guys also discuss more about the NBA with the Kevin Durant trade as well as some Hawaii Athletics news that they missed on their two-week vacation.Head coach of the Baldwin baseball team Craig Okita joins the show to talk about his former player, Wehiwa Aloy, winning the Golden Spikes Award, talks about his progression in high school, as well as reacts with the guys to big news surrounding Les Murakami.
Gary and Tanner fill in for Dave Kawada who was filling in for Kanoa and Billy, and the guys discuss a wide variety of NBA topics, from the upcoming NBA Finals and how the Pacers can upset the Thunder, Kevin Durant's trade situation and other offseason narratives. The guys also discuss the recent House v. NCAA settlement, what it means for UH Athletics, and the dominos that have already started to fall in terms of more lawsuits coming in response to the settlement.
Dave Kawada hosts the shows for the vactioning Kanoa and Billy to discuss the NBA Finals with Dustin Dopirak from the Indianapolis Star to talk about the Indiana Pacers as they're set to host the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years and try to upset the favorite Thunder. Brian McInnis also joins the show to talk about the biggest stories outside of Hawaii Athletics, as well as the topic of your number one Bucket List destination as a sports fan.
Dave Kawada fills in for Kanoa and Billy for the next couple of weeks, as Dave talks about the news about the House v. NCAA settlement and what it means for the college athletics world as well as Hawaii Athletics, as well as the NBA Finals and baseball. Former UCLA AD Dan Guerrero joins the show to discuss the nomination of Matt Elliott as the next Hawaii AD, as well as a discussion with HBA AD Deren Oshiro to talk about local high school AD news.
Kanoa and Billy breakdown everything they've been hearing about the UH Athletic Director search as it seems a final candidate is coming sooner than later. The guys also discuss the NBA Finals and the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau, Hawaii baseball as they battle the transfer portal and some journalistic beef in the sports world.Lori Santi joins the show to discuss the vacancy at the head softball coach position at UH, as well as her opinions on the NBA and the UH AD search. Rob DeMello from KHON2 also chimes in on those topics, and attempts to give a prediction on the NBA Finals.
In this deep and unfiltered conversation, Kanoa Igarashi joins The Lineup fresh off the Western Margaret River Pro—ranked fourth in the world and hungrier for the World Title than ever. We kick things off with Kanoa's take on The Box, one of the heaviest slabs to return to the tour since 2019, where it's either twos or tens, and every drop could be your ticket to glory—or a slam on the reef. He breaks down the difference between his Main Break and Box quivers, gets into the nuance of board design with JS, and reflects on how his surfing instincts have sharpened through the years. Kanoa opens up about the evolution of his mindset—what it was like competing against one of his surfing idols in Julian Wilson, how his 2022 Top 5 finish left him feeling like he had more to prove, and why he believes his real title window is just beginning. He gets candid about overcoming imposter syndrome, dialing in every 1% of his game, and finally feeling like he's built the complete package. We dive into the Olympic effect—from the pressure cooker of the build up and competing at Tokyo Olympic Games to the emotional release of finally holding that medal. Kanoa compares notes with fellow Olympians like Noah Lyles, shares how surfing changed his life on and off the world stage, and reflects on the balance between fame, authenticity, and his roots in the Quiksilver Young Guns program. He discusses how people like Stephen ‘Belly' Bell helped shape his outlook as a growing professional surfer, talks partnerships, the importance of supportive brands throughout his career, and walks us through his decision to sign with Neutrogena as one of their first surf ambassadors. We wrap with a look ahead to Trestles and the huge change to the 2026 Tour Schedule and format. Kanoa touches on training, strategy, and the importance of feeling at home during comps. Learn more about Kanoa here and Follow him here. Relive the Western Australia Margaret River Pro. Stay tuned to see the best surfers at the Lexus Trestles Pro Presented by Outerknown, June 9 - 19th. Blocking 97% of UVB rays and 80-minutes of water-resistance, stay protected with Neutrogena's Beach Defense sunscreen here. Play WSL CT Fantasy contest and join The Lineup Podcast Mega League for a chance to win! Terms and Conditions apply. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Stay up to date with all the rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. **Visit this page if you've been affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, and would like to volunteer or donate. Our hearts are with you.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a short break, The Lineup with Dave Prodan, along with part-time cohost and commentator-extraordinaire Mitchell Salazar, is back and firing as we dive into all things Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy and gear up for the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM at Burleigh Heads. Dave and co-host Mitch Salazar reunite to unpack the highs and lows of Event No. 5 on the 2025 WSL Championship Tour, with big shoutouts to Isabella Nichols and Jack Robinson for ringing the Bell. From moody Easter weather and a tough go for men's rookies, to the surprising stat that not a single CT goofyfooter improved their ranking—this episode breaks it all down. The crew highlights winners like Isabella's late-season surge, Kanoa's fresh spark on JS boards, and Jordy Smith's emphatic rebuttal to any kind of “washed” narrative. We also check the pulse of the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings, with ...Lost still out front. Plus, we answer fan questions, drop fantasy league updates, and tease what's ahead for Gold Coast. Follow Mitch here. Play WSL CT Fantasy contest and join The Lineup Podcast Mega League for a chance to win! Terms and Conditions apply. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Relive the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Pres. by Bonsoy. Stay tuned to the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM, May 3 - 13.. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. **Visit this page if you've been affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, and would like to volunteer or donate. Our hearts are with you.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices