Wendy Calio is an actress, singer, dancer and choreographer. She started off playing Nina in Imagination Movers (2008-2013). She was also on Hawaii Five-O (2010), and magnum P.I. (2018). Wendy is now studio owner and musical theatre director of Pas De Deux. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated to anything and eve...
Jan 17, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kalani Pe'a is a three-time Grammy Award winner (2022, 2019, 2017) and only Hawaiian artist to win in regional roots category. Pe'a sings everything from classical, musical, ballads, R&B, soul to traditional and original Hawaiian music. Watch the full episode to find out how he got started and how Lanai Tabura and Brook Lee influenced his career. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders v...
Jan 10, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn “Doc Rock” Boyd is a community manager at Ecamm Network, LLC. When covid-19 pandemic hit he was hired by Ecamm to create tutorials on virtual content creation. Watch the full episode to hear Shawn and Lanai share memories with Brook. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated to anything and everything unique to ...
Jan 03, 2024•37 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Alan Muraoka is an Emmy Award winning actor/director/producer. For the past 25 years he has played Alan the proprietor of Hooper’s Store, on Sesame Street. As a director and producer on Sesame, he has been nominated for 4 Daytime Emmys, an NAACP Image Award, and won a GLAAD Media Award. With Sesame he has performed at the White House, the Pentagon, the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, as well as the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the...
Dec 27, 2023•39 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Your typical biracial Asian American country boy to Hollywood story… In the 90s, Tim Lounibos was at the forefront of an “exciting new breed of asian american actors” with “widespread mainstream appeal”—graced with “charisma” and performances which critics called “absolutely luminous” and “remarkable”—but that was when quality inclusive casting was still decades away. Tim has carved out a worthy 30-year career covering film, tv, commercials, animated voice over, and theater (co-founded the accla...
Dec 21, 2023•37 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Kurt Yaeger is an actor who ripped his leg off becoming an amputee, broke his pelvis in half, bladder torn in half, broke seven vertebrae, and a number of other injuries in a motorcycle accident. After two years of recovery he shot multiple films and tv shows then landed Greg the Peg on the hit series Sons of Anarchy (2008) which helped solidify his return as an actor, who just happens to be missing a leg. He's currently filming the feature The Beanie Bubble, with Zach Galifianakis and Eliza...
Dec 13, 2023•39 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Marni Ramirez is born and raised East Honolulu, Oahu. From a young age Marni has always been the funny kid on campus or at home with her family. Born Hawaiian, Portuguese, Norwegian and standing an impressive 6'1" comedy was an almost unavoidable passion. As an adult Marni found her home with improv comedy. Starting her journey in 2007 with Comedy Crusaders and continuing her love of improv today with Improv HI, Polynesian AF and Waikiki PD. Comedy is medicine for the soul and it is som...
Dec 06, 2023•39 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Kiara, from Cooking with Kiara lives in Japan with her Japanese father, Kiwi (NZ) mother and two older brothers. When she isn't an eighth at Junior High school or at Volleyball practice, you can pretty much be certain she’ll be in her kitchen satisfying her passion for cooking. At 10 years old, she decided to start a YouTube channel with the hopes of encouraging other kids to get in the kitchen and give cooking lessons. To fund her passion she has held several pop-up cafes and with the suppo...
Nov 30, 2023•37 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Henry Ian Cusick is an actor and director. He is best known for his role as Desmond Hume in the US television series Lost (2024), for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. He also starred as Stephen Finch in the ABC drama Scandal (2012), as Marcus Kane in the CW drama The 100 (2014), and as Russ Taylor in the CBS drama MacGyver (2016). Cusick also directed a short film Dress (2013), which won the Best Short Film award at the 2013 Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF). It's...
Nov 23, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Sato was selected for a recurring role in the reboot of the series - "Saved By The Bell" - Season Two, which he acted in on location in L.A. in 2021 and it aired on Peacock. 2022 was a busy year for Matt. He acted in two high-profile shows filmed in L.A. - "Grownish" - Season Five on HULU and "NCIS". He joined the cast of "High School Musical" - Season Four which filmed in Utah and this series will also air on Disney+ in 2023. When Matt is not doing h...
Nov 21, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lanai Tabura, and Brook Lee talk story with Kaipo Schwab, on It’s a Hawaii Thing. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kaipo’s passion for acting ignited at the age of 4 when he made his debut in commercials for his Dad’s furniture company. From there, his talent only blossomed, as he found himself featured in numerous local television shows and winning prestigious state and national awards for his exceptional Shakespear recitations and speak and debate performances, earning him a well-deserved ...
Jul 26, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Napiera Groves-Boykin extensive training in theater, music, and dance paved the way for her successful career in television, film, and stage. Her beauty, dedication, and intelligence propelled her to win the title of Miss District of Columbia USA, where no surprise she won the Miss Congeniality Award. This is when Napiera and Brook Lee became friends and Brook became Miss USA. Napiera is most known for American Auto, US, High School Musical: The Musical, As the Worlds Turns, and Pretty Freaking ...
Jul 19, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lanai Tabura is a huge fan of Analea Brown! She was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Analea’s musical journey began in a big musical family, singing alongside her siblings in church. Influenced by the likes of Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley, Selena, India Arie, and Whitney Houston. Her musical style effortlessly blends elements of reggae and soul, resulting in a sound that is both captivating and one of a kind. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and t...
Jul 12, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Step into the inspiring world of Esera Tavai Tuaolo, a former American professional football player, as we uncover his remarkable journey with host Lanai Tabura and Brooke Lee. From his impressive career in the National Football League (NFL) to his courageous decision to publicly come out as gay, Esera Tuaolo's story is one of strength, resilience, and self- acceptance. Nicknamed “Mr. Aloha,” Esera Tuaolo made his mark as a defensive tackle during his nine-year tenure in the NFL. He prou...
Jul 06, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kian Talan, in an exhilarating episode where we uncover the journey of this talented Filipino-American actor and model from the vibrant city of New York! From his breakout role as Alex Tennant on NCIS: Hawaii to his appearances on popular platforms like HBO MAX, Netflix, and ABC, Kian Talan is making waves in the entertainment industry. Represented by the prestigious Paradigm Talent Agency and Corner-booth Entertainment, Kian Talan's undeniable talent and charisma have caught the attenti...
Jun 28, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Katrina Dimaranan is an actress, model, television personality, and Miss Universe Philippines 2021. She is known for being a contestant on Love Island USA season 1 and recently started in Lumpia with a Vengeance. Lumpia With Vengeance is a crowdfunded action, comedy, the LUMPIA-armed avenger returns to Fogtown! A maid of honor to her own parents' wedding, teenager Rachel finds herself tangled up with a crime syndicate selling drugs masked as food. She teams up with the crime fighter to preve...
Jun 21, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kainalu Moya was born in Kaneohe, Oahu Hawaii. He is an actor, known for The Villains of Valley View (2022), Power Rangers Dino Fury (2021), and NCIS: Hawaii (2021). In this interview Kainalu shares how he started his acting career in college and how it took off. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated to anything a...
Jun 14, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lanai Tabura and Brook Lee walaau with Makanani. She is the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts. She has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and is ABD in the History department of the University of California – Irvine. She became a Kumu Hula in 2016 through the traditional practice of ʻūniki ʻailolo. Makanani is also an educator, having taught Hawaiian history, mythology, hula, and ʻōlelo at both the second...
Jun 07, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Lanai Tabura and Brook Lee as they talk story with Ben Vegas a songwriter, musician, producer and teacher from Palolo Valley in Honolulu, Hawaii. He performed all over the continental U.S. and internationally performing with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Kenny Loggins, Tina Turner, Kenny Rogers and more. He returned to the islands where he was a member of the Krush and 5:05 The Band. One of his passions is teaching the art of guitar. Ben Vegas Songwriter, Musician, & Producer IG/FB @BenVe...
May 31, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Lanai Tabura and Brook Lee as they sit down with Margaret Gardiner, former Miss Universe 1978, fashion editor, journalist and women’s advocate. Margaret Gardener, who is best known for being the first South African woman to win the Miss Universe title sits down with Lanai and Brook and reminisce about her life as Miss Universe and her life path as the trailblazer she is today as a women’s advocate. Margaret Gardiner Former Miss Universe & Fashion Editor IG @margaret_gardiner YouTube @Ma...
May 21, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated to anything and everything unique to life in Hawaii. To Learn more about It's A Hawaii Thing visit: https://www.itsahawaiithing.com/ It's A Hawaii Thing is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production.
Apr 08, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Zach Knighton is an American actor, most widely known for starring as Dave Rose on the ABC comedy series Happy Endings, and Rick Wright from Magnum PI. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated to anything and everything unique to life in Hawaii. To Learn more about It's A Hawaii Thing visit: https://www.itsah...
Mar 25, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rusty Komori is a motivational speaker, author, TV hosts, leadership consultant, and tinner professional based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is the author of Beyond The Lines, which helps leaders in sports or business achieve the highest level of success and sustain success. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated...
Mar 18, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kai Patterson is best known for editing 2 movies from the 2022 Star Wars TV series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. After posting his fan project on Obi-Wan edits on TikTok it went viral. This opportunity has lead him to be a guest on Variety, IGN, ScreenRant and now on It’s A Hawaii Thing. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program ded...
Mar 11, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bret Hedican is an American former professional ice hockey player, a Stanley Cup champion, and a two time US Olympian. In college he played hockey for St. Cloud State University. Bret is married to Olympic figure skater and gold medalist, Kristine Yamaguchi. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated to anythin...
Mar 04, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nito Larioza is a Filipino-American stunt performer and a stunt coordinator, from Hawaii. He is also a producer, dance and movement choreographer for film and TV. Nito’s best works are in numerous blockbuster movies such as Jumanji, Avatar, Jungle Book, Indiana Jones the Crystal Skull, X Men, and Transformers. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of...
Feb 25, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Many Oahu residents recognizes Danielle Tucker as the radio personalists of 22 years as the most trusted voice of traffic in the island. Tucker’s traffic reports were played on six different radio stations: Hawaiian 105 KINE-FM, KCCN-FM 100, Power 104.3 FM, KRATER 96 FM, KKNE 940 AM and KPRP 650 AM. She is now the traffic reporter of KITV Island News. Additionally she hosts her own radio show "The Golf Club" based in Hawaii, talking all things golf. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality conte...
Feb 18, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tory Mell, is an actor and producer best known for his groundbreaking short science fiction film: White Room: 02B3, the first of its kind 360-degree narrative film. He was a producer at Roddenberry Entertainment (Creators of Star Trek) and has worked in film and television production for the better part of 20 years. He wrote the critically acclaimed prequel comic-book adaptation of Kurt Wimmer and Christian Bale’s 2002 film Equilibrium, and a prequel to Stargate Universe. Recently he created a p...
Feb 11, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Danielle Zalopany, is a beautiful and talented actress from Kaneohe, O‘ahu. She has acted in many powerful Hawai'i made films such as Waikiki, River of Small Gods, Hae Hawai'i, and Moloka'i Bound. Through her acting she lifts the Native Hawaiian community. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated to anything and ev...
Feb 04, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Danny Kaleikini is a radio, TV, and recording artist, including performances in two motion pictures. He won the TBS award at Tokyo's Intemational Song Festival and was the first non-Japanese to perform at Hiroshima's Peace Music Festival. He's performed at New York's Carnegie Hall and was honored by the Honolulu Centennial Commission as one of a Hundred Individuals who helped shape Honolulu. Recently, the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame honored Danny with the Lifetime Achievement Award. He was offic...
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