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What School You Went?

PBS Hawaiʻiwww.pbshawaii.org
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

Doubt Your Way To Success (with Cary Valentine)

Award-winning author and motivational speaker Cary Valentine returns to the show to share how anxiety and doubt can affect even the most successful, and what you can do to achieve a higher quality of life. 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...

Apr 13, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Shave Ice (with Remy Matsumoto)

Remy Matsumoto of the iconic Matsumoto Shave Ice on O‘ahu’s North Shore stops by to talk about Hawai‘i’s famous frozen treat. 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...

Apr 06, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Lisa Au (with Robbie Dingeman)

In 1982, 19-year-old Lisa Au was reported missing, her car and purse left unattended on the side of the highway near the old Kailua drive-in. Ten days later, her body was found. The case remains unsolved. Award-winning journalist and author Robbie Dingeman returns to the show to discuss the disappearance and death of Lisa Au. 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...

Mar 30, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Spam (with Scott Gamble)

How did a canned meat from Minnesota become a staple of our local cuisine? We examine the popularity of Spam in Hawai‘i with Scott Gamble, Vice President of L.H. Gamble. 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...

Mar 23, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 34

The History of the Aloha Shirt (with Kūhaʻo Zane)

We look at how the aloha shirt came to embody the spirit of the Islands with Kūhaʻo Zane, creative director of Sig Zane Designs, and how the medium of design can transcend economic value to build a respect for our home and cultural perspectives. 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...

Mar 16, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 33

The Power of the Shaka (with Andy Bumatai)

It’s an expression of aloha recognized around the world. Legendary local comedian Andy Bumatai joins the show to explore the origins and the power of the shaka. 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...

Mar 09, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Pork Over the Pali (with Lopaka Kapanui)

"Don't take pork over the Pali." If you grew up in the Islands, you likely heard this warning, but where did it come from? And what chilling consequences could you face if you do? Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui returns to the show to explain. 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...

Mar 02, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Home is Here (with Kalaʻi Miller)

Kala‘i Miller is still on fire – from Baywatch, to Honolulu Fire Department Rescue Captain and now the host of our new PBS Hawai‘i series, Home is Here. 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...

Feb 23, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Thunderstorm Artis

Talented musician and local boy Thunderstorm Artis shares his journey from the North Shore of O‘ahu to the final round of NBC’s The Voice and beyond. Exclusive Performances with Thunderstorm 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...

Feb 16, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Relationship Tune-Up (with Cary Valentine)

Award-winning author, relationship expert and motivational speaker Cary Valentine shares what you can do today to keep the flame alive. 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...

Feb 09, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Diane Suzuki (with Robbie Dingeman)

On the afternoon of July 6, 1985, Diane Suzuki had just finished teaching her dance class in ʻAiea. She planned to meet a fellow instructor in the parking lot of the dance studio 15 minutes later, but Diane never showed. Award-winning journalist Robbie Dingeman explains why the unsolved disappearance of Diane Suzuki still haunts the Islands decades later. Send us a text Support the show WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT? is available anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Face...

Feb 02, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Hawaiʻi's Meth Crisis (with David Earles)

The continued abuse of crystal methamphetamine has devastated thousands of local families, and it is an ongoing problem, even in the middle of a pandemic. David Earles, former executive director of the Hawaiʻi Meth Project, talks about the efforts and difficulties in fighting Hawaiʻi's meth crisis. 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...

Jan 26, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Tattoos (with Sean McCready)

Sean McCready, owner of Tattoolicious Tattoo, talks to Ron about the popularity and cultural significance of tattoos in Hawaiʻi. PBS Hawaiʻi Exclusive: My Dad, Sailor Jerry 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...

Jan 19, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 25

The Untold Story of the Kauaʻi Tree Tunnel (with Lopaka Kapanui)

A hundred-foot tall formation of eucalyptus trees lines a stretch of Maluhia Road, welcoming drivers to the south shore of Kauaʻi. It's a beautiful drive during the day, but at night... it's a different story. Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui returns to the show to talk about the Kauaʻi Tree Tunnel. 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...

Jan 12, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Crackseed (with John and Rebecca Lin)

Siblings John and Rebecca Lin of Lin's Hawaiian Snacks talk li hing mui, or crackseed, and share what it's like to take the reins of the family business. 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...

Jan 05, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 23

From Hilo to Wall Street (with Dustin Shindo)

Entrepreneur Dustin Shindo talks about his journey from hauling Pepsi bottles at his family business, Hilo Soda Works, to launching two public companies and ringing the bell on Wall Street. 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...

Dec 29, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Okazuya (with Jodi Endo Chai)

Jodi Endo Chai, co-author of the 2000 okazuya guide "Oh, 'Cause You Hungry!" and Executive Officer of the State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, joins Ron to reminisce about the classic delicatessens and explains the struggles these family businesses face in trying to survive. Sekiya, a Long-Time Local Okazuya 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...

Dec 22, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Feng Shui (with Alice Inoue)

Life coach Alice Inoue returns to the show to explain the philosophy of feng shui. 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...

Dec 15, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Esports (with Manalu Nakanishi)

Professional esports athlete and college student Manalu Nakanishi introduces Ron to the bursting popularity of competitive gaming, and how the UH-Mānoa esports team is attracting national attention. 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...

Dec 08, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Pua Traditions (with Makanani Salā)

Which side do you wear your flower, and does it matter? Why should pregnant women only receive open lei? And what is a leg reader? Makanani Salā, director of the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, sits down with Ron to discuss our many pua (flower) traditions. 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...

Dec 01, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Slack Key (with Jeff Peterson)

Kī hōʻalu master Jeff Peterson talks about the art of slack key guitar, and growing up the son of a paniolo on the slopes of Haleakalā Ranch. Jeff Peterson Demonstrates Slack Key Guitar 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...

Nov 24, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 17

The Xerox Murders (with Evelyn Balatico)

On November 2, 1999, seven men lost their lives in the Xerox building on Nimitz Highway. Ron is joined by Evelyn Balatico, mother of 33-year-old victim Jason Balatico, as they recount the day of the deadliest mass shooting in Hawaiʻi history. 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...

Nov 17, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 16

The Power of 11 11 (with Alice Inoue)

Life coach Alice Inoue talks with Ron about the significance of the number pattern 11-11. 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...

Nov 11, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Surfing Like The Ancients (with Pohaku Stone)

Cultural practitioner and waterman Pohaku Stone returns to talk about the art of crafting and riding on wood surfboards, and the effect that Carissa Moore and her Olympic gold medal win has had on the sport. 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...

Nov 10, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 14

ʻOpihi (with Lanai Tabura)

It's known as "Hawaiian gold", and it's getting harder to find. DJ/comedian/TV personality Lanai Tabura returns to the show once again to talk with Ron about the dangerous art of picking ʻopihi. How UH-Mānoa is Working to Restore ʻOpihi 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...

Nov 03, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Night Marchers (with Lopaka Kapanui)

Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui returns to the show to talk about the legend of the Night Marchers... and what to do if you cross their path. 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...

Oct 27, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Is Kauaʻi a Storm Magnet? (with Olena Heu)

Olena Heu and Ron share their experiences of the day that Hurricane ʻIniki hit Kauaʻi, and discuss why the Garden Island seems to attract so much severe weather. 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...

Oct 20, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Slippahs In Da House (with Mona Wood-Sword)

Why do people in Hawaiʻi remove their slippers before entering the house? Writer, editor and publicist Mona Wood-Sword returns to the show to discuss this local tradition and its origins. 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...

Oct 13, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Morgan's Corner (with Stephany Sofos)

There are many different versions of the story, but the chills are always the same... author, consultant and real estate diva Stephany Sofos joins Ron to talk about the legend of Morgan's Corner. 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...

Oct 06, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Koko Crater Stairs of Doom (with David Nixon)

For some, it's a rite of passage. For others, it's a daily morning routine. In this episode, we explore the Koko Crater Stairs with David Nixon, president of the Kokonut Koalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and rehabilitating the trail. 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 29, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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