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Kanoa and Billy talk about Hawaii men's basketball, as they're joined by special guest AC Carter celebrating the announcement of the retiring of AC's jersey. The guys also talk with KHON2's Rob DeMello to talk more Hawaii football as they prepare for their matchup against San Jose this weekend, as well as some World Series talk as the series gets tied up at two.
University of Hawaii football head coach Timmy Chang was the guest on this week's “Hawaii Football Final” as the Rainbow Warriors entered a bye week fresh off clinching bowl eligibility.The Hawaii Sports 2Night production, hosted by Rob DeMello, premiered Sunday on the KHON+ app, with a television rebroadcast set for Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. on KHON2. Chang joined the program a week after Hawaii's 31-19 win at Colorado State, a road victory that lifted UH to 6–2 overall and 3–1 in the Mountain West.In the episode, Chang reflected on inheriting the program during a mass roster exit that forced him to replace 53 players in his first year, and how in his fourth season the Warriors now find themselves postseason-bound. The former standout QB for the Warriors discussed the evolution of his staff and roster, the locker room culture, and what it has taken to move closer re-establishing Hawaii football as a nationally relevant program.Chang also fielded viewer questions in the “Hawaii Football Final Mailbox” segment.“Hawaii Football Final” streams every Sunday at 7 p.m. on KHON+ (Apple TV, Roku and Fire TV).
Kanoa and Billy talk about Hawaii Athletics, from talking Hawaii football with defensive tackle's coach Jeff Reinebold as he's taking off on a plane to come home from some recruiting, and with KHON2's Rob DeMello to talk about this stellar season from the 'Bows as well as some Angels talk. The guys also come back after a week off for their Six Pack o' Picks, as they look to get closer to .500 on the season.
Billy and Tanner, subbing in for Kanoa today, talk about Hawaii football as they discuss a bevy of college football topics as somehow Indiana University is looking like the best team in all of college football. Joining the guys today are the likes of Aloha State Daily's Christian Shimabuku, KHON's Rob DeMello and Spectrum News' Brian McInnis to talk about Hawaii football and the media darling Kansei Matsuzawa, as well as the Seattle Mariners and Hawaii high school football.
Kanoa and Billy talk about the NFL and the upcoming weekend, as well as some Hawaii football and MLB playoffs with an appearance from Rob DeMello, sports director at KHON, to talk more about why certain games get played and controversy on the Cover 2 high school football rankings.UH pitching coach Keith Zuniga also joins the show to talk about fall ball and the upcoming season for Rainbow Baseball, as well as upcoming pitching camps he will be hosting this year.
Billy and Tanner talk all about Hawaii Athletics, talking with Tiff Wells, ESPN Honolulu play by play for volleyball, talking about the news about Milan Zarkovic moving on to UCLA as well as the early season woes on and off the court for the Rainbow Wahine volleyball team. Rob DeMello from KHON also joins the guys to talk Hawaii football before their trip to Colorado Springs to take on Air Force.The guys also discuss the MLB Pennant Races, the Mariners clinching a playoff berth and their must-watch games in the NFL this weekend.
Kanoa and Billy talk about the breaking news from yesterday about the PGA forgoing the Sentry this year as the guys discuss with Rob Collias and Hawaii football with KHON's Rob DeMello. The guys also discuss the history between Hawaii and Fresno State, as Saturday will mark the second time this rivalry moves out of the conference.
Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii football team's 23-3 win over Portland State, moving to 3-1 on the season as the Rainbow Warriors now gear up for a rivalry game to open Mountain West play against Fresno State.
Kanoa and Billy talk about Hawaii sports, from breaking down the new announcment of an expanded field of the NCAA Men's Volleyball Tournament with Charlie Wade as he breaks down some important lifestyle choices as well with the guys. Rob DeMello joins the show as well to talk about Hawaii football, and the guys' abuse towards the KHON Sports Director that's starting to affect him in his work life as well.
Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii's 37-20 win over Sam Houston as backup Luke Weaver starts in place of an injured Micah Alejado as the 'Bows build positive momentum to start a three game homestand in Manoa.
Kanoa and Billy break down the big news broken by Pablo Torre about how Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers were going around the NBA's salary cap, as well as Hawaii football with KHON2's Rob DeMello and also the PGA Tour with Mark Rolfing with more discussion on a lawsuit on a notable Maui golf course.
Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii Football team's 40-6 loss at Arizona that witnessed quarterback Micah Alejado exit early with a right foot injury. What happens from here and how should things be handled regarding Alejado's availability with three straight home games on the schedule
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.
Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii Football team's season opening 23-20 win over Stanford as Micah Alejado, Kilinahe Mendiola-Jensen, and Kansei Matsuzawa all provide heroic moments in what is now the signature victory for Rainbow Warriors head coach Timmy Chang
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 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 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 Leahey and Billy Hull spoke with Brennan Morioka, chair of the Aloha Stadium Authority, to get an update on recent developments with the stadium. Rob DeMello, KHON2 Sports Director, also joined the guys for his regular Tuesday appearance.
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.
Kanoa and Billy break down Hawaii baseball after Big West awards were distributed yesterday and prepare for today's game against UC Santa Barbara in Fullerton with Spectrum's Cole Cabrera, and also talk more about this team and other Hawaii Athletics news with KHON2's Rob DeMello.The guys also discuss the NBA Playoffs, new rules coming down or being rejected in today's NFL Owners Meetings, as well as their vibes on Mission Impossible and Cheers.
Kanoa and Tanner talk the NBA Playoffs as the Celtics showed life last night against the Knicks, as well as talk about the elimination of the Golden State Warriors with Warriors fan and Spectrum analyst Lori Santi and KHON2's Rob DeMello also joins the show to talk about UH Athletics as well. Benny Agbayani also joins the show today to talk about his State Champion St. Louis Baseball squad and what he sees in the future for all of his kids excelling across the country in diamond sports.
Kanoa and Billy break down a drama-filled NBA Playoff night, as well as more fallout from Bill Belichick and his girlfriend and also discuss Hawaii Athletics news. Hawaii Pacific University head baseball coach Dane Fujinaka joins the show to discuss his team making the PacWest Tournament, something only the top four of the conference plays in, and talks about his team's performance this season despite not having the best facilities.Rob DeMello joins the show as well to talk all about Hawaii sports, the NBA and his take on the 100 men vs. One Gorilla.
Kanoa and Billy, on cough alert all show long, talk about the NBA Play In tournaments, as well as the NFL Draft, Hawaii baseball's win over USC last night and some more talk about Hawaii men's volleyball. Ben Ziegler Namoa, first baseman for Hawaii baseball, talks about his game-winning performance last night, as well as talks about this long road trip and his teammates as well. Rob DeMello from KHON2 joins the show to talk everything about Hawaii Athletics.
Kanoa and Billy attempt to do a sports talk show as the call to watch the second round of The Masters attempts to rip them away, the guys discuss the NBA, college football and the University of Tennessee's NIL issues, and the University of Hawaii with a very important Senior Night for men's volleyball.Rob DeMello and Brian McInnis join the show to talk about the University of Hawaii, as well as their opinions on a myriad of topics from the Angels hot start, the New Aloha Stadium and "moon poop."
Kanoa and Billy talk about a surprising breaking news story from Kahuku, as the Red Raiders let go of head football coach Sterling Carvalho late last night. The guys talk about that, the NBA performances last night and other Hawaii Athletics news with Spectrum's Jordan Helle and KHON2's Rob DeMello.
Kanoa and Billy talk UH Athletics and the topic of the Mt. Rushmore of Hawaii Baseball after Kolten Wong was honored and added to the UH Circle of Honor, and the guys break down the NBA and LeBron James as clips of his "LeBronversation" with Pat McAfee continue to come down throughout the show. Rob DeMello from KHON2 continues the UH Baseball conversation and his opinion on his four faces of the Hawaii baseball Mt. Rushmore, as well as talking about UH men's basketball.Charlie Wade, head coach of the Rainbow Warrior volleyball team, talks about the two week break for the 'Bows, what to expect from UC San Diego and expands on recruiting as well as throws some questions to his coworker, Rich Hill.
Kanoa and Billy talk about March Madness and break down their brackets as the best day of the year begins tomorrow with the Round of 64, and they talk with ESPN's Malcolm Huckaby to break down matchups this weekend and what teams to look out for in potential upsets.Rob DeMello also joins the show to talk Hawaii Athletics, from the women's basketball team preparing for the WBIT tomorrow as well as some other Hawaii Athletics updates. The guys also break down new MLB Ballpark foods, the Master's Menu and insurance.
Kanoa Leahey and Billy Hull featuring conversations with Rob DeMello from Henderson, Nevada, and Warrior Volleyball Coach Charlie Wade.
Kanoa and Billy talk Hawaii Athletics as the Rainbow Wahine basketball team prepare for their final homestand this season, and chat with senior guard Kelsie Imai to talk about the season and her career here on Oahu. Rob DeMello joins the show to further the discussion of men's volleyball, baseball and football for the University of Hawaii, and the guys react to breaking NFL news across the morning.
Kanoa and Billy talk some Hawaii Athletics, from Hawaii men's and women's basketball and the upcoming top matchup between Hawaii and UC Irvine to open up Big West play for men's volleyball.Tanner Christensen joins the show to talk about Senior Night coming up for the men's team this Saturday, and KHON2's Rob DeMello joins the show to discuss everything going down this weekend on Lower Campus.
Kanoa and Billy talk some Hawaii baseball today as the season opener is just around the corner, and they talk with fellow Iolani graduate Zacary Tenn and his journey with Hawaii baseball. Rob DeMello from KHON2 joins the show to talk more about Rich Hill's squad, as well as more from Spring Practice for Hawaii football.
Gary and Tanner substitute for Kanoa and Billy today, as the pair talk a lot about the New Aloha Stadium and the recent community event talking about NASED and discuss more about the stadium, as well as some Super Bowl and NBA talk on the side. Rob DeMello joins the show to fill the guys in on Hawaii football practice and what he's seeing from each position group, as well as his own opinions on the stadium and even the Luka Doncic trade.
Kanoa and Billy get engrossed by the stories from Gary Dickman's past of sneaking into locker rooms and backs of sets, and the pair also discuss Hawaii athletics with assistant men's basketball coach Rob Jones and KHON2's sports director Rob DeMello.
Kanoa and Billy remember the life of Don Robbs, the voice of Rainbow Baseball as the news of his passing came across at the beginning of the show. Guests Lori Santi and Rob DeMello continue the tributes to Don, as well as talk about Hawaii Athletics.
Rob DeMello is an award-winning sportscaster from the island of O'ahu. He is the current sports director at KHON2 news and is the creator, executive producer, and host of “Cover 2: Hawai'i High School Football Weekly.” Rob is a father and husband who hosts the Hawaii Football Final Podcast during the UH Football season and has traveled far and wide to cover Hawai'i's biggest sports stories. He also hosts the pregame, halftime, and postgame shows for University of Hawaii Football telecasts on Spectrum Sports Hawaii. To top it all off, he has won National Sports Media Association Hawaii Sportscaster of the year 4 times. In this episode we talk about his dream of covering sports in Hawai'i, growing up in Kailua before the influx of outsiders, joining the news, his love for work and family, his and Kamaka's Saints fandom, and so much more. Enjoy! Find Rob here: https://www.instagram.com/robdemello/ Buy our merch on: Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/ Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadias Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
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