Clyde Kusatsu was born on September 13, 1948, in Honolulu, Hawaii and attended 'Iolani School where he began acting and in Honolulu summer stock. After graduating a theatre major at Northwestern University, he started to make his mark on the small screen in the mid-1970s, and got his first TV role on KUNG FU. With his quiet, wry line delivery, Kusatsu made a memorable debut as Rev.Chong on several episodes ...
Aug 18, 2021•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Founding member of the six-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning group Maunalua, Bobby Moderow, Jr. is a renowned slack key guitar and falsetto artist. A member of the prestigious Honolulu Boy Choir from ages 9 to 12, Moderow later become a protégé of the late slack key guitar master Raymond Kane, who was proclaimed a National Living Treasure by the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts in 1987, and awarded funding for the apprenticeship program under which Moderow studied. With his Maunalua brothe...
Aug 17, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Christopher Ramelb, a native of Kaua’i, started his wine career in 2012 as a business analyst for Southern Wine and Spirits after earning a Computer Science degree at University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has since twice represented Hawaii at the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs National Young Somm finals, won the Clore scholarship for the top score at the Certified Sommelier exam, and earned the coveted Johnston Medal in 2016, achieving the highest score for all Advanced Examinations in the calendar year, bea...
Aug 16, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nana Meriwether is a Former Miss USA 2012 born in South Africa and grew up in the Washington D.C. area. She also was a professional and Olympic-level volleyball player. She graduated a 2 time NCAA All American from UCLA, played professionally in Puerto Rico and trained for the 2008 Olympic Games in Colorado Springs. She has written and contributed for Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue Australia, The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and many more. In 2007, Meriwether co-founded a 501 © (...
Aug 15, 2021•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kaliko Kauahi is an American actress. She is known for her role as Sandra in the NBC comedy television series Superstore. Additionally, she played the recurring role of Principal Kwan in the Disney Channel series Raven's Home and has appeared on television programs such as Parks and Recreation.
Aug 14, 2021•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Aug 12, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's A Hawaii Thing Podcast with Brooke & Lanai Welcome #YancyMedeiros. #UFC #LuckyWeLiveHawaii
Aug 03, 2021•40 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Asian-American actor, filmmaker, and Eagle Scout best known for his intimidating movie roles, primarily as a villain spanning three decades. Brook Lee And Lanai Tabura welcome Yuji Okumoto. #KarateKid #CobraKai #HawaiiPodcast Watch The Full 4k Interview on Its A Hawaii Thing: https://itsahawaiithing.com/blogs/podcast
Aug 02, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast His lifes purpose is simple, "Entertain and make people laugh and smile". Meet Camp Kanashiro. The talented host and comic who opened for Eddie Griffin, Cedric the Entertainer, Kat Williams, Charlie Murphy, Mike Tyson, Mike Epps, Martin Lawrence, and Monique. Watch The Full 4k Interview on Its A Hawaii Thing: https://itsahawaiithing.com/blogs/podcast
Jun 14, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Singer & songwriter @HIRIE spun her global citizenship into a lush and vibrant strain of reggae-pop in the middle part of the 2010s. Backed by a six-piece band, the Filipino-born, Italian-raised, Oahu-based musician enjoyed somewhat of a breakout with her positively focused 2016 release Wandering Soul, and later built on that success with 2019’s Dreamer. Watch the Full 4K https://itsahawaiithing.com/watch/...
Jun 08, 2021•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Live 4K Video: https://itsahawaiithing.com/watch/ Ron Yuan has been a force in front of and behind the camera – Hollywood’s secret weapon. Yuan is one of the most sought-after character actors with over two decades of experience from off-Broadway to FILM/TV and in addition, is an excellent martial artist. Most recently, Ron Yuan starred as Sergeant Qiang in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Mulan. He has had roles in Sons of Anarchy, Prison Break, Golden Boy, Siren, and CSI: NY, to name a few. ...
Jun 07, 2021•36 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Full 4K Video: https://itsahawaiithing.com/watch #ItsAHawaiiThing #Comedy #JoKoy #Comedy If laughter is medicine, comedian Joey Guila has your prescription. His biggest joy is to bring happiness to any event. He is a complete entertainer on stage and takes you through a journey of Old School and New School, his multicultural style of comedy hits home for all audiences. Before Comedy, he was a licensed cosmetologist working in Beverly Hills. Joey won the regional "Kings Of Comedy" competition. He...
May 26, 2021•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Keaulana was raised at Makaha Beach, where his father was a lifeguard. Keaulana earned the respect of watermen across the world for his powerful surfing style, and later for his ocean safety expertise and lifesaving techniques. He continues to thrive in the ocean as a master of tandem, canoe surfing, big-wave riding, and tow-in surfing and has over 500 awards in these fields. The former Hokule’a crewmember also is a professional stuntman and stunt coordinator. Full 4K Video: https://itsaha...
May 17, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Niko Del Rey is the beatboxer for the capella group, The Filharmonic. An LA-based group of Filipino-American youngsters who were featured in NBC’S hit musical competition, The Sing-Off. The 5-piece vocal group made the semi-finals, joined The Sing-Off national tour, and were featured in the Universal Pictures hit movie Pitch Perfect 2. Full 4k Video: https://itsahawaiithing.com/
May 11, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full VIDEO must-see Interview: http://itsahawaiithing.com/pashyn Social Media sensation and creative genius #PashynSantos gets this hilarious Hawaii podcast rolling with a stroll down "myspace" memory lane. Brook & Lanai get to the bottom of how she got started creating content and her transition into writing and editing comedy skits with known Hawaii Brands like Zippys (with Lanai!). #ItsAHawaiiThing #PashynSantos #BrookLee #LanaiTabura...
May 04, 2021•43 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Eric "E-Panda" Hernandez Joins It's A Hawaii Thing Podcast. He is the drummer and brother for Platinum Producer and Grammy Award-winning recording artist. Full Video Interview: https://itsahawaiithing.com/watch #brunomars #kmagic #hooligans #ItsAHawaiiThing...
Apr 26, 2021•40 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Watch the Full 4K Video Interview itsahawaiithing.com Watch Moani Hara TV show: wineand.org
Apr 19, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full 4K Live Interview: ItsAhawaiiThing.com With over 35 years as an Asian-American Actor, Tamlyn Tomita discusses the trials and tribulations in the television and film industry. Her blockbuster credits include The Day After Tomorrow, Joy Luck Club & Picture Bride. Tamlyn currently plays Kumiko on Netflix hit Cobra Kai. #CobraKai #ItsAHawaiiThing #AsianAmerican
Apr 12, 2021•47 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 4K Live Video: https://itsahawaiithing.com/blogs/podcast/kawika-young-music It’s A Hawaii Thing Podcast welcomes back Kama’aina boy Justin Kawika Young, a gifted singer/songwriter from the Windward side who at a young age achieved great success in the Hawaiian music scene. He swept the Hawaiian Music Awards in the late 90’s winning Best Performance By A Rhythm & Blues Artist, New Artist of the Year, and Honorable Recognition for his version of the classic song “Crazy Love.” Justin made...
Apr 05, 2021•41 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Lanai & Brook go K-Pop! Featuring George Chung – CEO of Jungo TV with Top K-pop Channel Hallypop. FULL 4K Video: https://itsahawaiithing.com/kpop/ George is a former World Karate Champion pro athlete turned media executive. He started his career in martial arts, winning 5 world titles, was inducted to the Black Belt Hall of Fame, and spent 15 years at the SF 49ers as the first Martial Arts Coach to win a Super Bowl ring. George later moved to TV production specializing in multi-cultural medi...
Mar 29, 2021•34 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Exclusive Video Interview: https://itsahawaiithing.com/jason-scott-lee/ Jason Scott Lee is an Asian-American Actor and Martial Artist who gained fame for his portrayal of Bruce Lee in the movie ‘Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. He attended Pearl City High School before Fullerton College in California. Mowgli in ‘The Jungle Book’, ‘Rapa Nui’, ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny’, to name a few. He voiced the role of David Kawena in ‘Lilo and Stitch.’ Currently, he stars as detective Kal...
Mar 23, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch the full TV episode of It’s A Hawaii Thing here. Originally from Pearl City on Oahu, Keiko Agena talks with Brook & Lanai about her hit shows and working as an actress with some of the most well-known actors on Television. From the early days on Gilmore Girls to The First, then Better Call Saul, and now on the Fox hit show Prodigal Son where she plays Dr. Edrisa Tanaka. Watch the full TV episode of It’s A Hawaii Thing here....
Mar 15, 2021•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Long-time friends Lanai Tabura & Ernie Reyes Jr talk about their lives on television and family connections in martial arts. We learn about Brook Lee's fashion and how Ernie's movie impacted her style. Three legends laugh & talk about their robust careers on It's A Hawaii Thing TV Podcast. FULL 4K Video Interview: https://itsahawaiithing.com/blogs/podcast/ernie-reyes . ....
Mar 11, 2021•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brook Lee & Comedian Lanai Tabura talk with Hawaii Native Kimee Balmilero. She plays the role of Dr. Noelani, a medical examiner on Magnum P.I. & Hawaii Five-0 television series. FULL VIDEO 5K: https://itsahawaiithing.com/blogs/podcast/kimee-balmilero/ A Kaneohe native, Kimee is best known for her regular role as medical examiner Dr. Noelani Cunha on Hawai‘i Five-0 and Magnum P.I. Other credits include the original Broadway cast of Mamma Mia, the children’s TV series Hi-5 and a short sti...
Mar 10, 2021•36 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Laughs and knowledge with Diva Zappa! Family life now ALL covered by Brook & Lanai on It's A Hawaii Thing Podcast. FULL 5K Video: https://itsahawaiithing.com/diva-zappa/ Diva Zappa is an intuitive tarot reader, artist, actor, and healer based in Los Angeles. Daughter of a rock legend, she has always been connected to the world in a unique way. She uses her connection to energy and the world around her to create artwork that opens the heart and centers the soul. divazappa.com @divazappa | @ma...
Mar 09, 2021•40 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Augie T – Current City Councilman & Longtime Stand-Up Comedian FULL 4K Interview http://itsahawaiithing.com/augie-t Augie T. is a professional comedian, TV, movie actor, radio personality, and Honolulu Councilman for District 9. He has been performing for audiences in Hawaii, across the United States, and internationally for 28 years. He was recently named one of the U.S.’s top undiscovered comedians in 2020 by Thrillist magazine. Some of his other achievements include the funniest...
Feb 14, 2021•45 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Full-Length Video Interview 4K: http://itsahawaiithing.com/chad-owens Lanai Tabura & Brook Lee From It's A Hawaii Thing sit down with long time Pro Football Player Chad Owens. Chad Owens grew up on Oahu and was played professional Canadian football wide receiver. He attended Roosevelt High School before graduating from the University of Hawai’i. Owens played for the University of Hawaii’s Rainbow Warriors as a wide receiver from 2001-2004 where he still holds the record as Hawaii’s al...
Feb 12, 2021•33 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Full 4K Interview https://itsahawaiithing.com/billy-kemper-podcast Lanai & Brook talk with Billy Kemper. A Maui born World Surfing League Athlete, Big Wave Tour Champion, and four-time Pe'ahi Challenge winner. The 30-year-old surf champion is married to Tahiti Kemper , a personal trainer, and the couple are proud parents of four boys aged 3,5,10,11. Kemper’s wins include 2015 World Surfing League (WSL) Big Wave Tours first Pe'Ahi Challenge, 2014's WSL's "Ride of the Year," 2013's WSL "...
Feb 12, 2021•42 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Ring in the New Year with this hilarious season three premiere episode. Brook & Lanai give gifts and talk story on this It's A Hawaii podcast.
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