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On today's episode we have National Geographic and multi-award winning author, Rita Ariyoshi to talk to us about her new book. Rita has been a writer and editor for many publications for over 20 years. She was the founding editor for the Aloha magazine, and worked as the editor for the Hawaiian Airlines inflight magazine. For the National Geographic, she was involved with many articles including writing two books: "Hula is Life: The Story of Halau Hula O Maiki" and "National Geographic Traveler:" Hawaii. She has written many non-fiction publications, but now she's ready to make her debut featuring her first fiction publication called, "Lion's Way."

We talk about the inspiration into writing Lion's Way, what inspired her to go into journalistic writing, authors who inspired her, how she got involved with National Geographic, what made her go into fictional writing now in her career, what she has learned from learning many different cultures, and much more. 

HUGE mahalo to Rita for being an awesome guest on my podcast! Also big mahalo to Kenny Simmons for setting up this interview.

For more information on Rita, check out the links below:
Website: https://ritaariyoshi.weebly.com
Savant Publication: Rita Ariyoshi: https://www.savantbooksandpublications.com/ariyoshi-rita.php
Lion's Way on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lions-Way-Rita-Ariyoshi/dp/173764312X/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=j6dBl&content-id=amzn1.sym.579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_p=579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_r=130-2869609-5276620&pd_rd_wg=A1ttG&pd_rd_r=f6ee4cfd-54b2-4323-9e69-78ad61b4ad2f&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

Today, we have a longtime MMA fighter and MMA coach, who has trained with some of the best in the world including Max Holloway and Cain Valesquez. He has recently made his longtime return to fighting coming off his wins in BKFC and internationally in BYB Extreme Fighting Series. Please give a warm welcome to BYB fighter, Jon "Untameable" Barnard.

We talked about Jon's long awaited return to fighting, why Jon got into fighting, how he handles fighting through injuries, why the UFC can't host any events in Hawaii, why he moved away from Hawaii, and much more.

HUGE Mahalo to Jon for being an awesome guest on the podcast today! Also, please share your support to Jon as prepares for his next upcoming fight in BYB Extreme Fighting Series on October 21, 2023.

For more information on Jon Barnard:
Jon Barnard IG: @untameable61
Jon Barnard YouTube:  @jonbd61  
Jon "Untameable" Barnard vs. Gareth Van Hoof: https://youtu.be/ShYP3VgcFU4?feature=shared

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

We got a special episode for you guys today. We teeter on the line between being real and getting canceled. I think that's what makes for the best conversations, because there's always something to learn from people's perspectives. This braddah is one of the realest guys I know for sure. Please give a round of applause to streamer, podcaster, content creator, entrepreneur, and lo'i kalo owner, Ikaikaloha!

We talk about some great topics that people can discuss. We talk about how he got into streaming, what inspired his branding, his new venture as a podcaster, Captain Cooke being an alien to Hawaiians, how society is too soft today, how American history can be seen as biased, and much more.

HUGE mahalo to Ikaika for being an awesome guest on my podcast! For more information on Ikaika, follow his links below:

IG: @ikaikaloha
TikTok: @ikaikaloha239
YouTube:  @ikaikaloha  
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ikaikaloha
Kick: https://kick.com/ikaikaloha

Website: https://ikaikaloha.com
Tales From the Taro Patch: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iTOI9HSeBZgmk7KiKLoSF?si=2ebe0595a79d4d0a


Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

Today, I'm excited to have on a SUPER talented musician. She's multifaceted in many different ways, and juggles around a lot of different roles. In my mind, she's a chameleon that blends in and adapts to many situations. I have great respect for her as a musician, but also as a friend. Please give a warm welcome to songwriter and singer, the amazing J.Lyn!

There were a lot of topics we covered today. We talked about how J.Lyn   began her music journey, her transition into now being a full-time musician, co-writing songs with Kennedy Taylor and the Electric Pancakes and Miiinasan, how Eli Mac helped J.Lyn come up with her stage name, Fuzzy Scarlet (of course), and much more. This was such an honor and privilege to have J.Lyn over to talk story.

HUGE mahalo to J.Lyn for being an incredible guest on today's episode! Please, please, please check out J.Lyn on all streaming platforms, and go ahead and check out her new single with Jayde called Angel Girl!

Links you GOTTA check out:

J.Lyn's IG: @j.lynmusic
J.Lyn's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@j.lynmusic1710
Angel Girl by J.Lyn ft. Jayde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8AF73sx6WA

Fuzzy Scarlet's IG cuz she'll get mad if I don't put it:  @FuzzyScarlet

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode, we have recording artist and Na Hoku Hanohano 2023 nominee, Mistah Chante, on the podcast! Mistah Chante grew up playing the ukulele before transitioning to playing on the keyboard. He would join his family in jam sessions when he was young, which introduced him to the music world. It wasn't until he went to the Mele Program where things shifted for him, and he really wanted to pursue music as a career. Fast forward to today, Mistah Chante is nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano Awards for "Most Promising Artist" award for his first solo EP Ready. 

We talk about his reaction to being nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano Award, his time in the Mele Program, the meaning behind his EP Ready, his recent tour, which artists inspired him, how we got the name Mistah Chante, and much more. MAHALO NUI to Mistah Chante for being an awesome guest on today's episode! Also, good luck to you on hopefully winning a Na Hoku Hanohano Award this weekend!

If you enjoyed this episode please, like, comment, and subscribe to the channel! Also, check out Chante's music streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms.

For more information on Mistah Chante, check out the links below:

Chante's IG: @mistahchante
Chante's Website: https://www.chanteofficial.com

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

Today we have a pioneer in local Hawaii radio broadcasting. He is the former morning radio personality on Hawaiian 105 KINE, and former program director and morning show on KCCN FM 100. He is currently the weekend weather anchor and entertainment reporter for Hawai'i New Now. He's also the Game Day Activities Coordinator for all of UH Athletics. He's hosted big events in Hawai'i such as the Merrie Monarch, the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, and the Miss Hawai'i Scholarship Pageant. Please welcome, the host of Billy V Live, and professional emcee, Billy V!

We talk about how Bill got started in radio broadcasting, emceeing for the Rainbow Classic collegiate basketball tournament in 1999, memories of the Birthday Bash, how he became part of the Hawai'i News Now sunrise team, emceeing big events such as the Merrie Monarch, his commencement speech to Mid Pacific Institute, and much more. This was one of my favorite episodes to record, and I was truly honored to be able to talk story with THE Billy V!

MAHALO NUI LOA to Billy V for being a wonderful guest on today's show! I had so much fun! Also, thank you to Tracy Larrua from Poi Planet for setting up today's interview. You're the best, Tracy!

For more information on Billy V, check out the links below:

Billy V's official website: https://www.billyv.net
Billy V's IG: @billyv808
Billy V's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/billyv

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's show we have Miss American Scholar 2022, 2019 Browns Bags to Stardom Overall Champion, 2014 Grand Champion for KZOO Radio AM 1210, and super amazing awesome singer, Aolani Silva! Aolani recently graduated from high school last year, and has been really pushing her music career. Recently, she released her first single called Tides, and is in the process of making her first album. I was able to hear some of her new music. I unfortunately can't share anything about it, but I'll say it's REALLY good!

We had a great episode today and talked about so many different topics from Aolani's life. We talked about the meaning behind writing Tides, Aolani's experience graduating as a homeschooler, the experience in the CLH Music Immersive Program, the two restaurants that were named after her, what's in-store for Aolani's music career, and much more!

MAHALO NUI to Aolani and Aunty Pamela (Aolani's mom) for the opportunity to talk story with all of us on my show! For more information on Aolani check out the links below:

Aolani Silva's IG: @aloha.aolani
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXWE8U-exXD81qMVXIBPlFA
Links: https://linktr.ee/aolanisilva

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode, we have a special guest. I deeply respect this individual, and I haven't known this person for awhile, but they kind of feel like a distant family member. She is a fashion designer that specializes in zero-waste fashion, and wants to popularize zero-waste fashion in Hawaii. She is also a social media influencer and a model. I'm pleased to introduce Style.leaf herself, Kanako Lorenzana!

We speak about about two many topics on this episode. We talk about how Kanako got into fashion, how our parents influenced our creative careers, how thrifting became popular again, which fashion brands promote fast fashion, the government's influence on business owners, and much more. This was an episode I've been wanting to do for a while now, and I'm glad to share this talk story session with all of you!

Mahalo nui to Kanako for being a guest on my podcast! It was such a huge honor to have you on the show! Please everyone, if you haven't done so, follow and support Kanako on her various platforms.

Follow Kanako: @style.leaf
Follow Mino Hawaii: @minohawaii

Mino Hawaii's website: https://minohawaii.com

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode, we have a comedian who's been in the Hawaii comedy scene for awhile now. He's the first Samoan to do stand-up comedy on American television on FNX's First Nations Comedy Experience. He's performed all over the United States, and has opened for comedians such as Dave Chapelle, Wanda Sykes, Bert Kreischer, Jimmy O Yang, and much more. He's also an actor acting in Decker, Deck of Cards, Legacy, and other projects. He recently did his first sold-out show at the Blue Note in Waikiki. Please give a warm welcome to Mr. James "Main Man" Man!

We got to pick James' brain about comedy and what it means to be a stand-up comedian in today's age. We also got to talk about how James finds new material, how weight loss has helped his career, how he deals with rough crowds, co-hosting on Andy Bumatai's podcast, The Daily Pidgin Podcast, his tips on being a stand-up comedian, and much more. This was a fun episode to record and James is such a fun guy to be around!

HUGE mahalo to James for being a great guest on the show today! If you liked this video, please like comment and subscribe for future episodes. Follow James on social media and check out his website below:

James Mane's IG: @comedianjamesmane
James Mane's Website: https://comedianjamesmane.com/

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode, we have someone who has built a restaurant empire here in Hawaii and in various places around the world. Please join me in welcoming successful restauranteur, and CEO and president of Aoki Group, Kevin Aoki! Kevin is the oldest son out of his seven brothers and sisters. Growing up, their father, Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki, was the founder of the famous restaurant chain, Benihana. Rocky's children all were involved in the restaurant business at some point, however, Kevin was the one who carried on the tradition to becoming a restauranteur. Kevin now has established his own success as a restauranteur with restaurants such as 1938 Indochine, Herringbone Waikiki, Aoki Teppanyaki, and the very popular restaurant chain, Doraku Sushi and Izakaya. 

We were able to talk a lot about Kevin's life as an entrepreneur and how others can learn from his success. We got to talk about how Kevin got involved in the restaurant business, how Kevin was able to succeed as an entrepreneur after his father's passing, how he was able to bounce back from Doraku Kapolei's unfortunate delay, his love for repurposing materials into the architecture in his current restaurants, his tips on how to become a successful entrepreneur, and much more. Kevin is such an amazing person that is so down-to-Earth, and you can truly see that he loves what he does. "To make good friends with great food,"  was coined by Kevin's grandfather, Yunosuke Aoki, and that phrase still resides with the philosophy behind Aoki Group.

HUGE mahalo to Kevin for being an outstanding guest on my podcast! I learned a lot from this podcast, which I think so many business owners can really learn from your experience. Also, don't forget to check out new menu items that are coming to both 1938 Indochine and Herringbone Waikiki at the end of March 2023! Follow Kevin on social media and check out all of his businesses below:

Kevin Aoki's IG: @kevaoki
Aoki Group's Website: https://aokigroup.com

Doraku Sushi: @dorakusushi
Qing Mu Noodle: @qingmunoodle
1938 Indochine: @1938indochine
Aoki Teppanyaki Waikiki: @aokiwaikiki
Bluetree Juice: @bluetreejuice
Herringbone Waikiki: @herringbonewaikiki
Aoki Grill: @aokigrill
Kuru Kuru Pa: @eatkurukurupa
RM. 38: @room38kakaako

Also, follow Steve and Devon Aoki on IG as well. Both incredible individuals that have really hit it off in the entertainment industry:
Steve Aoki IG: @steveaoki
Devon Aoki IG: @devonaoki

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode, we have someone who were many hats. She's a pageant queen, a teacher, a jewelry maker, an author for her new children's book, "Puff Saves Paradise," an entrepreneur, and she wears too many hats for me to list out in one post. That's why she's the Queen of all trades, master of none. She might just get into the hat business after this podcast haha. Please welcome to the show, Miss Philippines Hawaii 2022, Brittni Friedlander!

We had a lot to talk about as you can see from the length of this video. We spoke about her experience running in different pageants and the mentoring she's done for Miss Hawaii, her non-profit program called Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, her new children's book, "Puff Saves Paradise," the problems with the rail (haha), the struggles that teachers go through, what she plans to do in the future after running for Miss Hawaii, and much more. Brittni has accomplished so much now and has a huge list of things she plans to accomplish in life.

HUGE mahalo to Brittni for being an absolute incredible guest on my show today! Follow Brittni on social media and check out all of her businesses below:

Brittni Friedlander's IG: @brittnicaitlin
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead IG: @fullsteamaheadhi
With Love Hawaii (handmade jewelry): @withlovehi
Duo Departures (photography and videography): @duodepartures

Puff Save Paradise: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/puff-saves-paradise-brittni-friedlander/1141367597

Full Steam Ahead Hawaii website: https://fullsteamaheadhi.org

With Love HI website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WithLoveHI?load_webview=1&bid=di3N4Kk6lCacdxRLa54z6crbNG1M

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

We have a really special guest for today's episode! This man is a former Iowa State University and St. Cloud State University Wrestler, which are both schools with prestigious wrestling programs. He's also a big time entrepreneur owning 6 companies, and is the current director of Marketing for an up and coming social media application called SoMee Social. A lot has been done in this guest's life, but he definitely didn't start that way. He talks about how watching a state wrestling match changed his entire life. Please give a warm welcome to CEO of Collier Consulting and Management and Collier Investment Group, Dallas Collier.

We talk about Dallas' experience in how he got into wrestling, what he's learned about running different businesses, how different people thrived through the pandemic, his experience being an MMA coach, how he got connected with SoMee Social and what it is, and much more. From someone who is a straight up local guy to being a successful business owner, I think a lot of people can really learn from Dallas' life and what he's here to share with us today.

Huge mahalo to Dallas for being an awesome guest on the podcast! Follow all his socials below, and check out SoMee Social on Android and IOS.

Follow Dallas on IG: @dallyboy

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez | IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

Today's podcast is a monumental one for me! The Wind and The Reckoning was one of those iconic movies for me that could change the landscape of the film industry. When I first saw it, I was blown away by the performances of the actors, the amazing writing, the deeply moving story, and the artistic direction of this movie. Also, to see a mainstream film that was primarily spoken in Hawaiian, was very unheard of. The Wind and The Reckoning was a groundbreaking movie, and this was a ground-breaking podcast for me. I am pleased to have on the show, David Cunningham - the director of The Wind and The Reckoning, Jason Scott Lee - the actor who plays Ko'olau, and Lindsay Watson -  the actress who plays Pi'ilani.

We got to talk story about everything about The Wind and The Reckoning, and some of the inner details as to how this movie was shot. We talked about filming during the beginning of the pandemic as the movie was filmed in Fall 2020, how the casts had to learn how to speak Hawaiian on set, how some of the shots were filmed, the reactions to meeting the survivors of Kalaupapa, the experience of filming The Wind and The Reckoning, and much more.

Mahalo nui loa to David Cunningham, Jason Scott Lee, and Lindsay Watson for being phenomenal guests on my podcasts! This was such a huge blessing for me, and I'm definitely still starstruck about meeting you all. Also, big mahalo to Tracy Larrua from Poi Planet, Fairai Richmond from Sight and Sound Productions, and executive producer Noah Hamilton for setting up this interview!

The Wind and The Reckoning have an Indiegogo Campaign currently happening. The funds received from the campaign will go to distributing the film to be seen throughout the United States. If you wish to donate, I will leave a link on the bottom. Mahalo for your support and please share with others!

Indiegogo Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/join-the-wind-the-reckoning-movement#/

Follow The Wind and The Reckoning on IG: @windandreckoning

Follow The Wind and The Reckoning on FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheWindAndTheReckoning

The Wind and The Reckoning Website: https://www.windandreckoning.com

Follow David Cunningham: @davidlcunningham
Follow Jason Scott Lee: @jasonscottlee
Follow Lindsay Watson: @lindsayyywatson

Follow Poi Planet: @poi_planet
Follow Fairai Richmond: @fbrfilms

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

Happy New Year everyone! For my last guest for 2022 that would be ringing in the new year, I had to get someone I respect a lot. I was recently a guest on her podcast, KasamahanCo Podcast where her guests share about their Filipino heritage journey. Today's guest comes on my show today to talk about her Filipino journey and much more. On today's show, we have founder of Kasamahan Co., Author of Nasudi's Surprising Adventure (formerly called Nasirig's Great Adventure), and culture advocate, Chachie Abara.

Along with talking about Chachie's Filipino journey, we speak about many other topics. We talk about why Chachie is taking a break from podcasting, her new book called Nasudis' Surprising Adventure, Filipino advocacy, mental imposter syndrome, toxic positivity, and much more. Nasudi's Surprising Adventure has a Kickstarter ending on January 29th, 2023, so if you would like to donate to support Chachie's book, I left the link for the Kickstarter below.

Thank you so much Chachie for being a great guest on my show! I'm definitely happy to have you be the first guest of 2023!

Follow Chachie here on IG @kasamahanco

Follow Nasudi's Surprising Adventure on IG @nasudiessurprisingadventure

Donate to the Kickstarter for Nasudi's Surprising Adventure: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ilokochildrensbook/nasirigs-great-adventure-0

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

Happy holidays everyone! We have phenomenal actor and author of the new book/audiobook called Concrete Rainbow, Jason Quinn, on the show today. Jason has acted in many productions such as NCIS Hawaii, Marvel's Inhumans, Last Resort, Hawaii Five-0, Waikiki: The Film, and much more. Jason has also acted in many theatre productions as well. Jason comes on the show today to share his new book, Concrete Jungle, which is a fictional story that follows the main character, Byron, on his journey through an 80s and early 90s drug-ridden Hawaii.

We also talk about the art of acting, Bruce Lee, Jason's encounter with Ice T, Jason's theatre work, how acting school transformed his viewpoint on acting, and much more. Mahalo to Jason for being an awesome guest on today's podcast! I had a ton of fun, and I would love to have you on the show again! Good luck to all your endeavors in the future!

Follow Jason Quinn on IG  @allmightyquinn
Check out Jason's website: www.jasonquinn.org
Find Concrete Rainbow on Amazon: https://www.audible.com/pd/Concrete-Rainbow-Audiobook/B0BG96JCTW

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode we have one of my classmates on the show. We have local Hawaii comedian and podcaster, Reese Paul, who's here to talk to us about being a comedian. I've known Reese for a number of years, and I never expected him to be a comedian, but I'm glad he's here to talk to us about he's gotten to this point. He's been on the local circuit performing at various gigs, and is in the process of organizing his own gigs in Kailua with other local comedians.

We talk about Reese's career as a comedian, the biggest "bomb" he's had, the differences between Stand-Up Comedians and Funny Content Creators, Bobby Lee, how he was mistaken as a Trump supporter, and much more. Mahalo nui loa to Reese for being an awesome guest on my podcast! I look forward to seeing how your career progresses as the years goes by, and I look forward to seeing more gigs at local spots around Oahu.

Follow Rees on IG and TikTok @reesekpaul

The No Names Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-no-names-podcast-with-neco-butler-and-reese-paul/id1499886272

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Instagram: kampai_sugai_808
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

On today's episode we have director, writer, photographer, and producer, Reina Bonta, who's here to talk to us about her new short film called, "Lahi." Reina has been on a big media tour promoting her new short film, and has been showcasing "Lahi" to multiple film festivals across the United States. Aside from her life in the film industry, she has been training with the Philippines Women's National Soccer Team in preparation for the 2023 World Cup. Reina has accomplished a lot in her young career, and is continuing to break new ground in the film world.

We talk about what "Lahi" is about, how Reina felt about her Lola (grandma) acting in her film, what it was like working with an all Hawaii crew, what she's learned from directing her first film, and much more. Mahalo nui loa to Reina for being an awesome guest on my podcast! I look forward to your future films, and where you plan to take your career!

If you want to find out more about "Lahi," check out the official website at https://www.lahishortfilm.com and follow "Lahi" on IG @lahishortfilm. Follow Reina Bonta on IG @reinabonta.

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On today's show we have returning guest, Zac Sweat on the show today. Zac Sweat is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, writer, business owner, podcaster, motivational speaker, and a certified awesome individual! On our first episode, Zac was getting ready to visit family in the mainland, however, that trip turned into a new adventure that set Zac on a whole new path. Zac has an incredible story and loves sharing it with others in the hopes that people are encouraged by his story.

We talk about his life back in Georgia, writing books, Zac's sobriety, mental health, being an influence to younger generations, and much more. Thank you again Zac for being an awesome friend and for coming on my show again!

All of Zac Sweat's Links: https://www.zacsweat.com
Instagram: @zacsweatmindset_

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

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On today's episode we have Hawaii State Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hawaii, Daniel Rich, to talk about FCA's first outreach event called Fields Of Faith happening on October 2nd, 2022 featuring Olympic Gold medalist, Bryan Clay.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an outreach group that desires to connect with Jesus and with people through their love of sports. As someone who has attended FCA back when I was in high school, FCA helped me to connect with others and create friendships that still stand today. It's a great organization, and even if you're not religious, the team members that are apart of FCA are just super supportive people.

Daniel and I talk about the Fields of Faith event, how he got involved with FCA, our passion for volleyball, what he loves about transitioning to Hawaii, and much more. Thank you again to Daniel for taking the time to talking to us about FCA and what you guys have planned for the future! We look forward to seeing what you and the FRCA Hawaii team have in store.

Sign up for your ticket to Fields of Faith happening on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Farrington high School.

Link to Fields of Faith event: https://www.fcahawaii.org/fof

Instagram: @fcahawaii
Youtube:  @FCA Hawaii  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fcahawaii

Editing by: 
Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugai

Music By:
Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino
℗ 2021 Isaac De La Cruz
Released on: 2021-12-09

Artwork By:
Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

We have E.J. Wedge, Creator of the Ocean Black animated series, and the voice of the main actress for Ocean Black and marketing consultant, Patty Lee, on today's show. Ocean Black is an entirely new animated series, created by E.J. wedge, that is currently under development. They recently had a panel at ComicCon showcasing a new trailer for the Ocean Black series, and want to talk about their experience creating the Ocean Black series today.

We talk about how Ocean Black was created, some of the story of Ocean Black, what was the inspiration to make this series, the process of creating animation, the differences between voice-acting and film acting, and much more.

HUGE thank you again to E.J. and Patty for being amazing guests on the podcast! Follow them on all social medias and check out their Ocean Black website found below.

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