Josh and Hunter come on talking about the NBA Finals which starts off tomorrow, and the question is how intriguing is this NBA Finals series before it even happens? ESPN NBA Reporter Jamal Collier joins the show to talk about the series and if the Nuggets have the better shot of winning this with all the rest that they had before it begins. Also, the University of Hawaii football team now knows they'll be on national television 4 times this year, but is there a bone to pick with the scheduling o...
Jun 01, 2023•2 hr 10 min
Kanoa Leahey and Billy Hull want to talk the SEC, NIL and the transfer portal, and inequity amongst student athletes. Look back on Warrior Baseball’s now concluded season and their steady rise over recent years. A segment of “What The Bleep” including the Heat taking the Celtics, Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract, and more.
May 31, 2023•49 min
Congratulations to Chris Hart and Gary Dickman celebrating 18 years of The Sports Animals today! Golden State president/general manager Bob Myers stepping down brings up the importance of team culture or lack thereof. Mitchell Renz, Host of The Las Vegas Raiders Show and Raiders report host at Chat Sports, makes a guest appearance. Also joining the show is Brad Davidson, UH Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach. In addition, Gary and Chris dish out their awards for student athlete player of the year,...
May 31, 2023•2 hr 18 min
Josh and Hunter talk about what they did over the Memorial Day weekend, but also talking about some, shall we call it, pet peeves. But among other things, there was Selection Monday for college baseball, and what seemed like potentially 3 Big West Conference teams could be called in theory turned out to be only 1 in reality. Big West Commissioner Dan Butterly joins the show to give his reaction and how he would like to see some change in the selection process. And what are the guys' predictions ...
May 31, 2023•2 hr 1 min
Join Daren Kimura for another episode of the Sports Cards and Collectibles Show, with special guest Jesse Kobayashi.
May 31, 2023•50 min
UH Baseball player Stone Miyao who was the hero of Saturday night's final home game of the season against UC Santa Barbara joined the Sports Animals this morning.
May 31, 2023•5 min
Kanoa Leahey is joined today by resident football guru, Rich Miano. The NBA Playoff finals kick off this week between Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. Warrior baseball player, Matt Wong, makes a guest appearance to talk about how he's feeling wrapping up his University of Hawaii Baseball career.
May 30, 2023•45 min
Chris and Gary are reunited again to talk NFL, top quarterbacks, and the NBA Playoff finals to come later this week. Two guests today include Warrior Baseball's Stone Miyao, and Eric Pincus, writer and instructor at Sports Biz.
May 30, 2023•2 hr
Mark Veneri comes off the bench to join Hunter on this Aloha Friday, and it starts off with talk on the NBA, but there's a lot of talk on the New Aloha Stadium project with the new notes on it coming from Governor Josh Green. With Mark talking about it on air for the first time, the question that comes up of is it better to have the home stadium just be in Manoa? Also, Samson Anguay, former WR for UH and now WR Coach at Southern Oregon University, talks about his job in Southern Oregon and the c...
May 27, 2023•2 hr 2 min
Dave Kawada comes off the bench and joins Hunter and they follow game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, but there was some news about NASED and the projection from Governor Josh Green about the New Aloha Stadium project. Also, Jesse Nakanishi, new head coach for HPU basketball, joins the show to talk about his promotion and goals.
May 27, 2023•45 min
Gary Dickman is joined by guest co-host Josh Pacheco to breakdown UH Baseball’s shocking victory over Santa Barbara last night. The state announces current plan of action for Aloha Stadium, and Stadium Authority Chair, Brennon Morioka, calls in to tell all about it. Interview with guest, David Matlin, to talk how he’s feeling as outgoing athletic director and what’s next for him. Interview with UH Men’s Tennis head coach, Joël Kusnierz, to talk Andre Ilagan’s career.
May 26, 2023•2 hr 1 min
Kanoa is joined by Rob DeMello. Hear their reactions to the announcement that the state is going to move forward with a “modified version” of their plan for Aloha Stadium. In addition, they go through a list of the Top 75 College Football Quarterbacks of the 2000s and determine if they agree
May 25, 2023•44 min
Gary Dickman is joined by Josh Pacheco co-hosting today to talk UH Baseball starting 3 game series to end their 2023 season, as well as MLB, Kolten Wong, and defense struggles. UH Wahine Basketball Coach, Laura Beeman, joins to talk excitement to get back in the gym for the upcoming youth camps. Second guest is Keith Smith, Celtics blog writer and co-host on The Front Office Show podcast, who joins to talk NBA Playoffs and Boston’s opportunities.
May 25, 2023•2 hr 12 min
Welcome back to another episode of Hawai'i Football Now as we approach the 100-episode milestone! The highly anticipated announcement of Craig Angelos as the newly appointed UH Athletic Director has finally arrived, and Jordan & Hunter dive into the details and discuss its implications. They also discuss the latest developments in Ching Field's renovations.
May 25, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Live from Growler Hawaii, join Josh Pacheco, Chris Hart, and Gary Dickman for another edition of the Really Big Road Show! Special guests include Rich Miano, Bryant Moniz, Rich Hill, Eran Ganot, and Kaleo Baxter!
May 25, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Josh and Hunter are on this Wednesday at Growler Hawaii right before the Really Big Road Show to talk about...slap fighting? Dayne Viernas joins the show to talk about slap fighting and a couple of athletes from Hawaii that's participating and even going for a belt. Other topics on the show include the University of Hawaii football team and their outlook going towards the 2023 season, a list of the great quarterbacks in recent college history that might be debatable, and with the Ryder Cup comin...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Kanoa is joined by Billy Hull to talk Nuggets victory over the Lakers, making it to the final for the first time ever, and how Nikolas Jokic is to thank. Also, an interview with Jesse Nakanishi who was just named the new Head Coach of HPU Men's Basketball.
May 24, 2023•47 min
Andre Ilagan advances to the sweet sixteen in NCAA Tennis tournament, as Chris and Gary provide updates through the show. Looking at the NBA, Celtics have made a comeback, the guys talk the importance of chemistry and a unified team, as well as the increase in NBA All stars coming from outside the US. Guests to the show today include Zach Bye (co-host of The Stokley and Zach Show), Scott Robbs (UH Baseball analyst on ESPN Honolulu), and Andy Johnson (Coach of UH Sailing).
May 24, 2023•2 hr 15 min
Join Daren Kimura for another episode of the Sports Cards and Collectibles Show, with special guests Reece Felix, Kyle Rino, and Lance Kaulukukui
May 24, 2023•52 min
After the Celtics force game 5 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat, the guys talk about the game and if the Celtics can make the run-back, but also talking about Lebron James and what he does next during the offseason. Plus, who could be on the coaching search for different teams, including the Suns?
May 24, 2023•28 min
Today Kanoa is joined by Jordan Helle. They share how they feel about LeBron James serious consideration of retirement and the likelihood of that becoming a reality. Pal Eldredge calls in to talk important things to consider as Warrior baseball heads into their final series of the 2023 season. Also, what do the guys make of the rumors that Jimmy Butler is the estranged son of Michael Jordan?
May 23, 2023•45 min
Eno Sarris from The Athletic joins to talk MLB and contract years. The NBA Playoffs continue, the Lakers are eliminated from the series, Chris and Gary discuss the best NBA second round draft picks of all time, and a call from Dan Feldman from the Dunc'd podcast for even more NBA takes. PGA tournament sparks the question of whether Tiger Woods brings all the views. Also, what are Chris and Gary's thoughts on Craig Angelos officially coming on as University of Hawaii athletics director?
May 23, 2023•2 hr 9 min
UFC Power Slapper and Ewa Beach native Russell Rivero joined Josh Pacheco via Zoom today to talk about the sport and his upcoming fight this Wednesday against Ayjay Hintz.
May 23, 2023•9 min
Kanoa Leahey is joined by sports broadcaster Lori Santi as they talk the current state of the NBA and the Warriors recent fall to the Lakers. Craig Angelos calls in to discuss how he's kept busy since the announcement of his hire at University of Hawaii athletics, his vision for NIL deals, and what challenges he expects to face in this new role.
May 22, 2023•46 min
In this episode Chris Hart and Gary Dickman discuss money in the PGA Championships, Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA, and the recent passing of Jim Brown sparks conversation on football legends. Also included is an interview with Trevor Lane who provides insight on the current state of the Lakers, as well as an interview with Harrison Kuroda who joins to talk all things UH Baseball.
May 22, 2023•2 hr 12 min
Filling in is Tanner Haworth, joining Hunter Hughes to talk NBA Playoffs and the official hiring of Craig Angelos to the University of Hawaii. Game 2 of the conference finals between Celtics/Heat take place, with Hunter and Tanner providing live reactions and thoughts as it happens.
May 20, 2023•1 hr 47 min
New Hawaii Athletic Director Craig Angelos joins the show to introduce himself to Hawaii and Animal Nation. Josh Pacheco talks Hawaii Baseball on the final road trip of the season at CSUN. Bob Harig from Sports Illustrated to talk the PGA Tournament in Oak Hills.
May 19, 2023•2 hr 1 min
University of Hawaii's new Athletics Director, Craig Angelos, joined the Sports Animals this morning to talk about his new role in leading the Athletics Department starting June 5, 2023.
May 19, 2023•10 min
Following game 2 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA, Josh and Hunter shift gears straight to the topic of Craig Angelos, who earlier today got approved by the Board of Regents to become the next athletic director for the University of Hawaii. What do the guys think of what he said today at the podium for the first time?
May 19, 2023•14 min
Dave Kawada is in the studio today to talk NBA Playoffs conference finals and the Miami Heat, as well as talk with Wes Nakama of the Warrior Insider everything recruiting, leadership, and looking ahead to the future of UH athletics.
May 18, 2023•44 min
