Sterling Sulieman is an American actor from Oahu, Hawaii. While he may have attended Punahou High School like Barack Obama, he has no aspirations of becoming the President of the United States. Unless its in a Motion Picture or Television Show. Or if this whole acting career thing doesn't work out. Then, maybe a presidency. But lets not bet on that. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders v...
Mar 07, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Raiatea Mokihana Maile Helm is an authentic Hawaiian singer from Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi who is known for her powerful vocals accompanied by an authentic ukulele strum. She has played for audiences around the world, places including China, Tahiti, Japan, and Okinawa. It is no surprise her hard work and dedication for preserving the authentic Hawaiian culture has landed her several prestigious awards including 2 Grammy nominations, Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellowship, and numerous Nā Hōk...
Feb 28, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ever since I can remember I was always outside. Maybe it was because my father loved to fish and always took us along. He taught me and my brothers many different ways to catch dinner. We started with bamboo poles, graduated to rods and reels, and then went onto throwing nets and spear fishing. Fishing took up much of my young life until I was introduced to surfing. Once I caught that first wave, surfing became a life long obsession. All surfers are keenly aware of the weather and I was no...
Feb 21, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mary Ann Changg is the original creator of the make-up, hair and photography studios copied in Hawaii, the U.S., and l the world. She is a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools and worked as a boutique owner and clothes designer, magazine publisher, photo journalist, actress, musician and agent. Mary Ann was the on the Board of Directors and Secretary-Treasurer for SAG (Screen Actors Guild) for over ten years. And also a Trustee on the Board of non-profit community o...
Feb 14, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast known as Jimmy T, is an American actor currently based in Singapore. He is known for his work on Glória (2021), RoboCop 3 (1993) and Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991). 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 vis...
Feb 07, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast PIDGINMOJI was started by Ka'ohele (on da left) and inspired by Kamalu (on da right), two brothers who grew up in Waialua (when it was still a plantation town) on da North Shore of O'ahu. Ka'ohele (Ka'o for short) wen grad Waialua High School in '94 and Kamalu (Malu for short... Kamaluonapi'olani for long) wen grad Waialua High School in '99. He also wen go Kamehameha. Ka'o created da original PIDGINMOJI app fo' send local kine emoji talking Pidgin to Malu. Den all their friends wanted da ...
Jan 31, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast James Mane is a larger than life Samoan stand up comedian, actor, and podcast host from Hawaii. He is the first Samoan to do stand-up comedy on American television via FNX’s First Nations Comedy Experience which highlighted many Native American comedians and other indigenous people and can be seen on Amazon Prime. Mane is a co-star of an Adult Swim TV hit called, ‘Decker’ where he played Lanoi Arnold who was dubbed the unofficial king of Hawaii. Which can be seen on Amazon Prime and YouTub...
Jan 24, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Tia Carrere is an accomplished actress in motion pictures and television as well as a two time Grammy award-winning musical artist. Since she was discovered in a grocery store for her first movie role in “Aloha Summer”, she has shown her range of acting talent and versatility starring in numerous blockbusters- -“Wayne’s World 1 & 2” with Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, “True Lies” opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, “Rising Sun” with Sean Connery and ...
Jan 17, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Most days you can find me chasing my children, sitting in front of my green screen, nose in a book or consuming personal and professional development online. I’m a Big Island girl at heart, and now a Maui mama. I’m a wife to my husband Kaimi, and devoted mother of two amazing, spirited, kolohe (rascal) little ones. I’m a podcaster, journalist, host, producer, coach, consultant, writer, singer, teacher, student, lover of nature, and a woman who simultaneously seeks calming comforts and soul-awake...
Jan 10, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mahi Crabbe is a local singer and songwriter in Hawaii, but now resides in Las Vegas. He first made national recognition while being a finalist on American Idol, and since then he has continued to work on his craft and perform around the world. He always brings energy to his performances and continues to share his gift around the globe. You may hear his music on local radio stations in Hawaii and performing at local Hawaiian music festivals. He goes by the saying “You can take the boy from the i...
Dec 28, 2021•38 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Ari South is one of Hawaii's most recognized young fashion designers. She is the youngest of five kids and was raised by a single mother who was an immigrant from Laos. Now her family currently resides in Waianae, Hawaii. She gained national recognition and attention as a designer on Season 8 of Project Runway. She was also seen on Season 3 and 6 of Project Runway All Stars. She is based in Honolulu, Hawaii and has two labels. Ari South for womenswear and Andy South for menswear, featuring bold ...
Dec 20, 2021•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Inspired by his long time love of hip hop, sports, and pop culture, Aaron Sakai founded Sleep Times over in 2016 along with his good friend Kavet the Catalyst. Growing up on Oahu, he has a unique and diverse perspective on daily life. During his weekly shows he blends current events with the subtleties of Hawaii living. As a talk show host, Aaron prides himself in introducing viewers to local artists, news and events, and pop culture icons that perhaps have not been discovered ...
Dec 13, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sylvia Jefferies used to do pretend commercials and sing songs from The Muppet Show and Fame to her stuffed animals before she risked it all and moved to New York City to audition for The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. When she completed her time there, having odd jobs that gave her insurance and 800number so that she could call her Mama, she left and began her carnie life moving where the acting jobs were. From New York to New Orleans and to Los Angeles, where she met a baby with no e...
Dec 06, 2021•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ken Takemoto is a native of Hawaii, born in Haleiwa on August 18, 1934. He spent his childhood in Kaka‘ako and his teenage and college years in Kapahulu. He went to Washington Jr. High and McKinley High School (Class of 1952). He graduated from the University of Hawaii in 1957 and went on to UCLA in Los Angeles to get teaching credentials in art. He started teaching in 1960 and retired in 1996 after 35 years with the Los Angeles Unified School District. While still a teacher at the 32nd S...
Nov 29, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Da Braddahs” local comedy is a celebration and culmination of our proud island culture. How? “Jus’ buckaloose!” Da Braddahs is Tony Silva & James Roache, an ‘ohana-favorite household name. With 24 years as local entertainers, they continue to bring our island community and ‘ohana together for a grand variety of events- baby luau, birthdays, graduations, corporate events, concerts, prison talks, school assemblies, PSAs, funerals… and so much more! Da Braddahs also partner with the Compass Fo...
Nov 22, 2021•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Da Braddahs” local comedy is a celebration and culmination of our proud island culture. How? “Jus’ buckaloose!” Da Braddahs is Tony Silva & James Roache, an ‘ohana-favorite household name. With 24 years as local entertainers, they continue to bring our island community and ‘ohana together for a grand variety of events- baby luau, birthdays, graduations, corporate events, concerts, prison talks, school assemblies, PSAs, funerals… and so much more! Da Braddahs also partner with the Compass Fo...
Nov 16, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kayla Blake was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and moved to Los Angeles to work professionally as a dancer (Fame tv series, Disneyland, music videos). While working on Fame, she fell in love with acting and started classes immediately. Sure enough, she made the right decision and acting has been her passion ever since. Her first professional job was on the critically acclaimed show, China Beach. Ever since, Kayla has had the good fortune of working with some incredibly talented industry profess...
Nov 08, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Paul Ogata’s show is an edgy, often-improvised, always-hilarious, mad romp through the corners of his mind. His quick, animated delivery of clever material led him to victory in the prestigious 32nd Annual San Francisco International Comedy Competition. Paul’s one-hour special, “A Collection Of My Favorite Lies,” debuted in 2021 on Amazon Prime. Paul also had one of the only half-hour specials on Comedy Central Asia. In America, you can see Paul on the Showtime presentation of “Pacific Rim...
Nov 01, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly Boy DeLima is the founder and leader of the group, Kapena. His musical journey began in 1984 when he competed with his two Tongan brothers in Brown Bags to Stardom. His niche of being that “haole boy who could sing Hawaiian music” gained the group a lot of attention and within a few years, Kapena became one of the hottest bands in the islands. Kelly Boy has toured all over the world spreading that electrifying Kapena music that fans first fell in love with. He is a multiple Na Hoku Hanohan...
Oct 25, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dustin Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American actor, director, writer, and martial artist. He is best known for his roles as Harry Truman Loki on the hit TV show, “21 Jump Street,” and Johnny Loh on “VIP.” He moved with his family from Vietnam to California where he pursued acting from a young age and went on to establish himself as one of Hollywood’s premiere Asian-American actors. He has been in films such as Little Fish, The Rebel, and The Man with the Iron Fists 2, to name a few. In recent years, h...
Oct 18, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Broadway: Beautiful. National Tour: Little Shop of Horrors. Off-Broadway: Junie B. Jones. Lincoln Center: The Scarlet Pimpernel. Regional: The Tale of Despereaux. TV: Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Hi-5 (TLC). Yasmeen is a singer/songwriter who has written and performed overseas, with releases on MCA, Defected, Nervous Records, Urbana, and Strictly Rhythm. Yasmeen will be playing Diana Ross in the upcoming Off-Broadway musical Trevor set to open this fall. #broadway #music...
Oct 11, 2021•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ronny Chieng is a Chinese stand-up comedian and actor born in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and raised in both Manchester, NH, USA and Singapore. He graduated from the University of Melbourne in Australia with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce. Ronny has sold out multiple global stand-up comedy theater tours in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India, Canada and London, including performances at the Just for Laughs Festival, the Melbourne International Come...
Oct 04, 2021•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Born and Raised in Hawaii, Michael Sun Lee is an Actor and Voice Over Artist who started acting and performing in Musical Theater at KCC, UH, and Kumu Kahua Theater, he is currently splitting his Summertime between Los Angeles and Oahu. Currently an Unemployed Event Bartender and Actor so find me at Waikiki Walls, Mai Tai Bar, Foodland, 24 hour Fitness or on Tinder and Bumble TV/Film appearances include: Fuller House, NCIS:NOLA, NCIS: LA, General Hospital, Lifetime’s Sta...
Sep 27, 2021•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shenan “Shen” Brown, a musician who grew up on Oahu and now lives in Japan, believes in the spirit of aloha. As one half of the renowned Jawaiian group Def Tech along with Yuki “Micro” Nishimiya, he’s gone on to drop eight albums full of positive reggae-influenced island vibes and sell five million copies. In December 2015, Shen decided to launch a movement to proactively spread the aloha spirit, called Aloha Damashii. In addition to writing music and performing, doing talk sessions and media ap...
Sep 20, 2021•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. He also lent his voice to many video game series, ...
Sep 13, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin stea has been one of the most well-known and recognized dancers in the industry over the past 25 years. He has been successful in areas as diverse as choreography, modeling, directing, acting and hosting, and worked with the world’s top musical artists, directors, photographers and designers. After only 18 months of training, Kevin was hired as associate choreographer for Madonna’s Blond Ambition Tour. He quickly became dance captain and dancer for the World Tour, for which both the movie ...
Sep 08, 2021•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dually based in SE Asia and the United States, Tyler Wisler has become an influential and sought-after designer boasting an international clientele. His spaces are fashionably aspirational with hints of the unexpected. He’s been a staple television personality in the US for a decade now, but most recently staring as a judge and mentor on Asia’s biggest design competition show “The Apartment” where he is known for tough love and sound, practical advice. He is currently the Chief Interior Designer...
Aug 31, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Young mastermind, Sienna Lalau, is the legendary 20 year old dancer and choreographer to some of the most iconic movers and artists in pop culture today. Born and raised in Hawaii, Sienna moved to LA to pursue her career in 2016. Sienna has a true gift of touching the lives of others through her vision, unparalleled movement and endearing personality. In 2019, Sienna’s choreography was featured in Jennifer Lopez’s “It’s My Party” World Tour. In 2020, Sienna was awarded her first MTV VMA for Best...
Aug 27, 2021•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Also Known As "KP" is one of Hawaiiʻs Funny Men, Emcee's, Comedians, Radio and Television Perosonalities. Kaleo Pilanca Entertainment was awarded the Star Advertisers #1 Hawaii's Best Wedding Emcee for 2015. Kaleo is your weekend guy with ISLAND 98.5 as an On-Air Radio Personality. He is the PRODUCER of his own a Stand-Up Comedy Show called "Laugh Up Hawaii Comedy Kanikapila" Television Personality (Da Braddahʻs and Friends, Play Smart Hawaii, The Champ Show, Cooking Hawaiian Style, H...
Aug 20, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Born in Oahu, used to live in Japan during her childhood up to age 13. After finishing up her schooling in Hawaii, her passion for design led her to go to school in LA for Graphic design. Growing up speaking mandarin, she also went to Shanghai, China to study Chinese and study business. She also appeared on a reality TV show - Terrace House Aloha State on Netflix - there she created her own brand ILA SWIM. In her free time she likes to be outdoors, surfing, hiking and spendin...
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