What School You Went?

A PBS Hawai‘i podcast that explores Hawaiʻi's local cultures, communities and relationships – that help shape our identity. PBS Hawaiʻi President and CEO Ron Mizutani hosts a weekly conversation with unique and colorful individuals from across the state. From rubbah slippahs to unsolved local mysteries, Ron and guests examine and shed light on the real deal of what makes Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi.

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Episodes

Glass Beach (with Olena Heu)

Award-winning journalist and TV personality Olena Heu returns to the show to talk about an unusual beach on Kauaʻi, and the effects of social media on once-hidden spots. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook...

Sep 22, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 7

The Green Lady of Wahiawā (with Lopaka Kapanui)

It's a legend that has struck fear into the hearts of Central Oʻahu residents for generations. Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui joins Ron as they discuss the Green Lady of Wahiawā. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook...

Sep 15, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Aunty & Uncle Status (with Mona Wood-Sword)

Writer, editor and publicist Mona Wood-Sword joins Ron to examine the highs and the lows of reaching aunty & uncle status. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook...

Sep 08, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Molokai Hot Bread Run (with Lanai Tabura)

DJ/comedian/TV personality Lanai Tabura returns to the show to talk about Kanemitsu’s Bakery and the Molokai Hot Bread Run. (Or is it Molokaʻi?) Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook...

Sep 01, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Lava Sledding (with Pohaku Stone)

Cultural practitioner and waterman Pohaku Stone joins Ron to talk about how the ocean saved him, and how he and his family are perpetuating the death-defying Hawaiian tradition of hōlua , or lava sledding. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook...

Aug 25, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Hamura's (with Olena Heu)

Award-winning journalist and TV personality Olena Heu joins Ron to compare stories of growing up on Kauaʻi and eating the legendary Hamura’s saimin. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook...

Aug 18, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Manapua Man (with Lanai Tabura)

DJ/comedian/TV personality Lanai Tabura joins Ron to reminisce about the manapua man (and lady), Libby's, and the rivalry between the Lanaʻi Pine Lads and the Molokai Farmers. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook...

Aug 04, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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