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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

Cori's Cake Dreams (with Cori Nakamoto)

Cori Nakamoto details her journey to becoming a baker and competing on Netflix’s “Sugar Rush: Extra Sweet.” 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...

May 10, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 86

RE-LISTEN: Teen Depression in Hawaiʻi (with Dr. Mestisa Gass)

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, we revisit our conversation about teen depression in the islands with Dr. Mestisa Gass from Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi. 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...

May 03, 202325 min

Frank De Lima

Local comedy legend Frank De Lima talks about his life and career. 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 26, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Operation Green Harvest (with Lanai Tabura)

What is Operation Green Harvest? Comedian and personality Lanai Tabura explains. 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 19, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 84

RE-LISTEN: Merrie Monarch (with Kimo Kahoano)

To celebrate this year’s festivities, we revisit our talk with longtime event co-host Kimo Kahoano. 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 12, 202317 min

Hawaiian Nose Flute (with Calvin Hoe)

Cultural practitioner, activist, and owner of Waiahole Poi Factory, Calvin Hoe shares the art of making and playing the Hawaiian nose flute. Click HERE to see Calvin Hoe demonstrate the Hawaiian nose flute. 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 05, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 83

ʻIolani Palace (with Paula Akana)

Veteran journalist Paula Akana shares the story of ‘Iolani Palace from a different seat: as Executive Director of The Friends of ‘Iolani Palace. 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 29, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Ulus to Ulus (with Jolie Takazono)

Creator of the local card game Ulus to Ulus Jolie Takazono talks about her inspiration, and how she has used the success of the game to give back to the community. 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 22, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Sumida Farm (with Emi Suzuki)

In 1928, watercress was one of the only locally grown green vegetables in Hawai‘i. Now, nearly a century later, Emi Suzuki is standing on the shoulders of three previous generations who worked hard and sacrificed much. 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 15, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Keala Kennelly

Keala Kennelly drops in to talk about breaking barriers and the historic moment at this year’s Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay. 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 08, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Karen Keawehawaiʻi

Local legendary entertainer Karen Keawehawaiʻi reminisces about her life and career. 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 01, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 78

RE-LISTEN: Home is Here (with Kalaʻi Miller)

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of our program Home is Here, we revisit our episode with host Kala'i Miller. 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 22, 202320 min

Malasadas (with Frank De Lima)

Ahead of Fat Tuesday, legendary local comedian Frank DeLima talks about malasadas and other Portuguese contributions to Hawaiʻi. 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 15, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Driving in Hawaiʻi (with Steven Wong)

Driving instructor Steven Wong of Wong Way Driving Academy talks about local driving habits. 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 08, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Hollywood Loves Hawaiʻi (with Donne Dawson)

Hawaiʻi State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson talks about Hollywood's longtime love affair with the Islands and how cultural sensitivity and respect play a leading role in productions. 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 01, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 75

RE-LISTEN: Thunderstorm Artis

We revisit our episode with Thunderstorm Artis, finalist of NBC's The Voice and local boy from the North Shore. PBS Hawaiʻi Exclusive Performances from 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...

Jan 25, 202326 min

Hawaiʻi's Missing Children (with Amanda Leonard)

There are dozens of active missing children cases in Hawaiʻi. Amanda Leonard, coordinator for the State Department of the Attorney General’s Missing Child Center, tells us how we can work to protect our community. 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 18, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Winter Surf (with Gary Kewley)

Gary Kewley from Surf News Network tells us about Hawaiʻi's legendary waves, from the monster waves of the winter to when it's one to twoʻoo at Makapuʻu. 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 11, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Taimane

An interview with ʻukulele virtuoso Taimane, streamed live from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Multimedia Studio at PBS Hawai‘i. Originally livestreamed on Twitch, Facebook and YouTube on November 8, 2022. Watch the Livestream and Exclusive Performance 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 04, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 72

RE-LISTEN: Feng Shui (with Alice Inoue)

We revisit our episode on the philosophy of feng shui with life coach Alice Inoue. 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 28, 202218 min

Fukubukuro and Other Japanese Holiday Traditions (with Nate Gyotoku)

Ever wonder why malls in Hawaiʻi sell grab bags for New Year’s, or why Japanese families celebrate Christmas with a KFC dinner? Nate Gyotoku, President and Executive Director of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi, explains. 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 21, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Pele's Hair (with Lopaka Kapanui)

For the first time in almost four decades, the world's largest active volcano has erupted. Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui tells us about Pele, the goddess of volcanoes and fire, and explains the phenomenon known as Pele's Hair. 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 16, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Hawaiian Bracelets (with Makanani Sala)

We examine the history of Hawaiian heirloom jewelry with Makanani Salā, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts. See How Hawaiian Bracelets Are Made 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 14, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Madame Pele (with Lopaka Kapanui)

With the first eruption of Mauna Loa in almost four decades, we explore the story of Madame Pele with master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui. 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 09, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Ammon and Liahona Olayan

Sibling musical duo Ammon and Liahona Olayan talk about their journey from living in a tent on Hawaiʻi island to performing on American Idol. Ammon & Liahona Perform at PBS Hawaiʻi 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 07, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 67

RE-LISTEN: Molokai Hot Bread (with Lanai Tabura)

We revisit our episode on Kanemitsu’s Bakery and the Molokai Hot Bread Run with Lanai Tabura. 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 30, 202222 min

Black Friday (with Kapono Kanoho)

The day after Thanksgiving has become a day of commercialism, but every year, full-time real estate broker and part-time line enthusiast Kapono Kanoho subverts the concept of Black Friday. 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 23, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Teen Depression in Hawaiʻi (with Dr. Mestisa Gass)

Dr. Mestisa Gass returns to the show to discuss the importance of mental health, and the growing problem of teen depression in Hawaiʻi. 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 16, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Trading Cards (with Dave Jenkins)

While many businesses suffered during the pandemic, one industry not only thrived, but exploded in popularity: trading cards. Dave Jenkins of Best of the Best in Sportscards explains why. How The Trading Card Business Survived the Pandemic 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 09, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Tumua

Local comedian Tumua Tuinei stops by the PBS Hawaiʻi studio to talk about his meteoric rise to stardom. Livestreamed on Twitch, Facebook and YouTube on October 18, 2022. Watch the Video Version 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 02, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 63
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