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ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports July 25 2025Kanoa and Tanner talk more about Hawaii football as they wrap up their first week of fall camp, as Brian McInnis from Spectrum News joins the guys in studio to discuss their thoughts and reactions especially to the defensive side to the ball.Kanoa and Tanner also react to the executive order by President Trump yesterday and give their opinions on how this will effect NILs and college sports in general with normal co-host Billy Hull joining the guys via phoneline. 2025-07-251h 26
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports June 27 2025Kanoa and Billy talk more about the NBA, from the Draft to a couple of favorite teams through the offseason. New UH QB coach Chad Kapanui joins the pair to discuss Hawaii football and their new QB room and how they're all meshing with a brand new bunch of QBs around Micah Alejado. Brian McInnis from Spectrum News also joins the show to discuss more about the delays to the NASED project, and entertain the guys as they try to break him down with some jokes. 2025-06-271h 28
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports June 10 2025Dave Kawada hosts the shows for the vactioning Kanoa and Billy to discuss the NBA Finals with Dustin Dopirak from the Indianapolis Star to talk about the Indiana Pacers as they're set to host the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years and try to upset the favorite Thunder. Brian McInnis also joins the show to talk about the biggest stories outside of Hawaii Athletics, as well as the topic of your number one Bucket List destination as a sports fan.2025-06-101h 28
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports June 6 2025Billy and Tanner get a surprise from a vacationing Kanoa Leahey to help the wallowing Billy Hull as he's recovering from the hangover from the game one loss for the OKC Thunder, as well as give reactions and thoughts on the new AD, Matt Elliott. Brian McInnis joins the broadcast in studio, as he also hops on the news he broke himself a couple nights ago.2025-06-061h 22
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports May 23 2025Kanoa and Billy discuss the NBA Playoffs, as well as Hawaii baseball as Hawaii got dropped to the elimination bracket of the Big West Tournament and talked with Spectrum's Brian McInnis about that and other sports culture questions. 2025-05-231h 24
The Sportz NutzEpisode 104 - Brian McInnisBrandon, Matt, Shane, and Hank, are joined by a sports Figure of Spectrum Sports Hawaii2025-05-201h 29
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports May 16 2025Kanoa and Tanner talk about the NBA Playoffs and Hawaii Baseball with Brian McInnis today, as well as some breaking news regarding the UH Athletic Director search and the best two word phrases in sports.2025-05-161h 20
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports May 12 2025Kanoa and Tanner, subbing in for a traveling Billy Hull (who joins the show to talk about his liquor libations in Louisville today), talk UH Athletics after the men's volleyball team falls to UCLA on Saturday, as well as talking about the Hawaii baseball team who has their destiny in their hands in the final series of the season against UCSD. Brian McInnis from Spectrum joins the show to talk more about UH and their series' this weekend, as well as the thousands of HHSAA State Championships going down last weekend. 2025-05-121h 28
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports May 2 2025Kanoa and Billy have a perfectly normal sports talk show to talk about the NBA Playoffs, and other non-pressing matters about the University of Hawaii, specifically the athletic director job. Brian McInnis joins the show to talk about that non-specific AD topic, and the breaking news of Gregg Popovich retiring from his head coaching position. 2025-05-021h 24
The G5 HiveHawaii Rainbow Warriors 2025 Team Preview - Worker Bee SeriesWelcome to our Worker Bee Series 2025 Edition, where we deep dive into the G5 College Football Landscape with the folks that know the teams the best. Today we will be heading to the Mountain West Conference and taking a look at the 2025 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors with special guest Brian McInnis (Hawaii Beat Reporter for Spectrum News Hawaii and @Brian_McInnis on X)! #hawaiifootball #mwcfootball #mountainwest #g5hivePlease Subscribe, Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! If you are looking for the video of this episode or more content like this visit our YouTube page and wh...2025-04-2539 min
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports April 18 2025Kanoa and Billy take you through this holiday Friday by talking about the upcoming WWE Wrestlemania this weekend, and talk with you guys over the phone and via text about your favorite wrestlers and favorite memories. The guys chat with Brian McInnis more about the topic, as well as talk about Hawaii Athletics about the two away trips this weekend for Hawaii baseball and men's volleyball. Robby Toma joins the show as well to continue the conversations, as well as talk about some college football. 2025-04-181h 26
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports April 11 2025Kanoa and Billy attempt to do a sports talk show as the call to watch the second round of The Masters attempts to rip them away, the guys discuss the NBA, college football and the University of Tennessee's NIL issues, and the University of Hawaii with a very important Senior Night for men's volleyball.Rob DeMello and Brian McInnis join the show to talk about the University of Hawaii, as well as their opinions on a myriad of topics from the Angels hot start, the New Aloha Stadium and "moon poop."2025-04-111h 21
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports April 4 2025Kanoa and Billy talk about Hawaii Athletics and NBA talk after a fiery Warriors-Lakers game, the guys get lost in the sauce talking about the Seattle SuperSonics all with Brian McInnis from Spectrum sports and others calling in about their contributions to the pile of former Sonics players. 2025-04-041h 25
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports March 28 2025Kanoa and Billy talk about the Sweet 16 action with Alabama and Duke both scoring in the triple digits to move on to the Elite Eight, as well as some Hawaii high school sports and UH Athletics with Lori Santi and Brian McInnis. 2025-03-281h 27
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports March 21 2025Kanoa and Billy break down March Madness and their brackets and their big upsets of yesterday and today. The guys also discuss Hawaii Athletics, from the loss for Rainbow Wahine basketball in the WBIT and the upcoming weekend for Hawaii Baseball.Lori Santi talks some Rainbow Wahine Basketball and what went so wrong for the 'Bows, Chad Owens joins the show to talk about joining the UH Circle of Honor and Brian McInnis talks men's basketball. 2025-03-211h 27
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports March 14 2025Kanoa and Billy talk about Rainbow Wahine basketball as they go into Henderson following today's show - slightly preempted - as well as talk about some NBA news with Artie Wilson and get his reactions to the men not making the Big West Tournament, his memories of Bobby Curran and his Top 5 NBA Point Guards of All Time following Steph Curry making his 4,000th three-pointer. Brian McInnis from Spectrum also discusses the NBA, as well as his opinions and views of Hawaii's men's basketball team after a disappointing season. The guys also delve into the...2025-03-141h 18
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports March 7 2025Kanoa and Billy talk Hawaii basketball, from the highs with the Wahine and the lows with the men's team as the Big West Tournament gets closer.Brian McInnis hops on to talk more about the basketball from this weekend, and Kaleo Baxter talk about the Rainbow Wahine Volleyball team as they prepare for some spring ball and a trip to his home island of Kauai.2025-03-071h 24
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports February 28 2025Kanoa and Billy go off on Hawaii men's basketball after their tough loss to UC Riverside and garner their own and fans reactions to the loss. Christian Shimabuku from Aloha State Daily and Brian McInnis from Spectrum both put in their two cents, as well as break down other Hawaii Athletics events going down this weekend as well as some updates on NASED. 2025-02-281h 30
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports February 21 2025Kanoa and Billy talk about last night's walk off victory for Hawaii baseball, yet again, and take on Pal Eldridge as the trio break down what went right for the 'Bows. Brian McInnis joins the show to continue the conversation, as well as talk some prep sports as the HHSAA tournament is rounding out. The guys also discuss the NHL Four Nations Face off, as well as Billy's distraught over a famous restaurant filing for bankruptcy. 2025-02-211h 25
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports February 14 2025Kanoa and Billy talk about Hawaii sports, with men's and women's basketball both getting their revenge on Long Beach State as the pair further the discussion on how Hawaii can improve this season. Brian McInnis furthers the conversation, as well as opens up the talk on Hawaii Baseball that starts up tonight in their series against Marshall. 2025-02-141h 28
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports February 7 2025Kanoa and Tanner take you all through Hawaii football spring practice - with the help of Gary Dickman at the beginning of the show. The guys discuss Hawaii basketball and the great win for the Rainbow Wahine and tough loss for the Warriors, the upcoming men's volleyball match against Stanford as well as the Super Bowl this weekend.Coach Timmy Chang joins the show to talk about his team and what's got him jazzed up about the offseason, as well as strength coach Ryan Ishihara. Brian McInnis joins the show to talk Hawaii Athletics and their basketball...2025-02-071h 26
ESPN HonoluluOn Point with Artie Wilson January 31 2025Artie talks all about Hawaii men's basketball with a phone call to Spectrum Johnny White, as well as some further analysis with Brian McInnis as well as his recent trip to watch his Buffalo Bills fall once again to Patrick Mahomes. 2025-01-3150 min
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports January 10 2025Kanoa and Billy talk Hawaii basketball with wins coming on both the men's and women's side and the guys discuss more with Spectrum News' Brian McInnis, and the guys also discuss the CFP and NFL Playoffs as well as the Sony Open. 2025-01-101h 29
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports December 26 2024Kanoa and Billy return for the day after Christmas talk about Hawaii basketball, Hawaii Bowl and what exactly makes Hawaii drivers one of the worst drivers in the country according to a Forbes list.
Jordan Helle and Brian McInnis joins the show to further the analysis and put in their two cents on multiple different Christmas-related topics.2024-12-261h 28
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports December 20 2024Kanoa and Billy talk about the upcoming Diamond Head Classic as well as the insane basketball going on at the Iolani Classic after watching JJ Mandaquit return home and the insane hops of AJ Dybantsa. The guys touch on NASED as well with Brennan Morioka and get a little bit of everything with Hawaii's jack of all trades Brian McInnis.2024-12-201h 27
Run Your Story PodcastBrian Goodell (Bibboards Founder) - "I'm inspired every day I get up!"Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!Brian shares his journey from childhood cheetah dreams to becoming an innovative force in the running community.He discusses his initial invention, Diptops, and how his collaboration with patent attorney Rob Greenspoon led to the creation of Bibboards, a non-invasive safety pin alternative for race bibs.Brian dives into his creative process, the importance of patience and humility in innovation, and his passion for coaching and inventing.He also reveals the exciting potential of new projects like customizable race pacer bands...2024-12-1157 min
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports December 6 2024Kanoa and Tanner talk Rainbow Wahine Volleyball and the tough loss last night in the first round of the NCAA's to the hands of TCU, looking forward to Bold Week for the basketball programs and Hawaii football as they look ahead to the transfer portal.
Craig Stutzman joins the show as he and the San Jose Spartans prepare for the Hawaii Bowl this season, and Stutz talks about his team and his time so far in San Jose.
Brian McInnis comes on to talk all things Hawaii sports, from UH to HPU hoops and anything...2024-12-061h 26
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports November 22 2024Kanoa and Billy talk more about the firing of Craig Angelos and their reactions to President Lassner's statements from the Board of Regents meeting yesterday.
Brian McInnis joins the show to talk about this week for UH Athletics, and talks about the upcoming events this weekend for Hawaii. 2024-11-221h 26
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports October 31 2024Billy and guest host Dave Kawada gets to talk about his LA Dodgers winning the World Series last night (what a coincidence), plus the guys talk Hawaii prep football, Hawaii football and plenty of other sports on Halloween!
Jaymason Lee, head coach of Kalaheo, joins the show to talk about his eventful weekend as his team made the OIA D2 playoffs. Brian McInnis gives us the lowdown on Hawaii Athletics and what his weekend will look like.2024-10-311h 26
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports October 11 2024Kanoa and Billy start off the show talking about some NFL talk, they talk about Hawaii football, give their picks for this weekend's bout of NFL games as well talk about some of Hawaii's best defenders in high school history.
Kekaula Kaniho, former Kahuku and Boise State safety, joins the show to talk about what he's up to these days as well as his trip back home to watch the Hawaii-Boise State game tomorrow.
Brian McInnis joins the show to talk about everything you need to know about Hawaii athletics.2024-10-111h 28
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports October 4 2024Kanoa and Billy talk the rumors of Mountain West alignment with Hawaii Athletics, and talk about the NFL and give their six pack of picks this week.
Larry Beil joins the show to talk about Hawaii athletics and his antics about the Oakland A's and their move to Vegas.
Brian McInnis joins the show to talk Hawaii football, as well as anything that he's covering right now.2024-10-041h 29
Ticats Audio NetworkDoesn't Matter Who Their QB Is - Tiger-Cats Game Day - Week 17 @ BCSimoni Lawrence and Courtney Stephen discuss the upcoming game against the BC Lions They delve into player performances, team dynamics, and strategies for success, highlighting key players like Bo Levi Mitchell and Justin McInnis. The hosts emphasize the importance of teamwork and preparation as the Ticats aim to extend their winning streak. With a mix of humor and insight, they provide a comprehensive preview of the game, making it clear that the stakes are high as the playoffs approach.TakeawaysJustin McInnis leads the CFL in receiving yards and touchdowns.The Ticats are...2024-09-2719 min
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports September 13 2024Kanoa and Billy talk conference realignment between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West and the further implications on Hawaii Athletics, as well as Tua Tagovailoa's scary concussion and what that means for his future in the NFL.
Athletic Director Craig Angelos joins the show to talk about the Pac-12 poaching the Mountain West, and his reactions to the news and the solutions he's proposing to put Hawaii in a better place than when this happened back in the day with the WAC.
Brian McInnis talks Hawaii Athletics with the realignment news, as well as Hawaii...2024-09-131h 28
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports September 6 2024Kanoa and Billy talk about last night's thriller between the Ravens and the Chiefs, as well as finish off their predictions with the NFC West as well as give their Six Pack of Picks. The guys also talk about Rainbow Wahine Volleyball ahead of their two-game series against the Pepperdine Waves starting tonight.
Christian Shimabuku joins the show to talk about Hawaii high school football, as well as give his predictions on whatever Kanoa and Billy ask him for.
Brian McInnis joins the show to talk about Hawaii men's basketball after their announcement of their...2024-09-061h 28
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports August 30 2024Kanoa and Billy talk Hawaii football the day before their game against UCLA on national television and go over their prediction on the AFC West and why its the Chiefs world and everybody is just living in it.
Jordan Helle joins the show to expand on Hawaii football, as well as talk about some amazing developments from Maui county for their new football teams.
Brian McInnis also talks Hawaii football, as well as other Hawaii Athletics news as the Rainbow Wahine look to tip off their season tonight against SMU. 2024-08-301h 27
ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports August 23 2024
Kanoa and Billy talk Hawaii football - college and high school - because tomorrow marks the beginning of college football.
Brian McInnis from Spectrum News helps catch the guys up on anything sports on the island, from football to soccer to MMA, etc.
Konawaena's Brad Uemoto joins the team to talk about his bold scheduling moves of playing teams like Punahou and Kahuku early in their season.
VSiN's Matt Youmas joins the show to talk about sports gambling in Vegas, and why everyone love's the Hawaii game so much.
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ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports July 16 2024Kanoa Leahey and Brian McInnis on the subject of the top Homerun Derby performances, MLB Draft news, and more.
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ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports July 12 2024Kanoa Leahey and Brian McInnis (Spectrum News App) react to Paul Skenes named starting pitcher for 2024 MLB All-Star Game, the release of Rainbow Wahine Volleyball schedule, and talk with new coach of Hawai'i Mens Tennis, Hendrik Bode.
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InfraTalk AmericaTrimble Innovate Panel: Advancing Digital Project DeliveryContractors are essential to the advancement of digital project delivery. Their partnership and insight is foundational to creating systems that work for all parties in the transportation infrastructure industry. This episode features a panel from Trimble's Innovate User Conference, which took place last month. The session was titled "ARTBA Innovation Technology Policy Forum: The Critical Role Contractors are Playing to Advance Digital Project Delivery." The panel features Matthew Valle of Infrastructure Ventures, Brian McInnis and Doug Reichard of Trimble, Janet Treadway of the Ohio Department of Transportation, and Chris Engle of Ohio Contractors Association.
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ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports June 14 2024Kanoa Leahey and Brian McInnis (Spectrum News App) react to criticisms following Luka's meltdown in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, share their NBA Finals MVP predictions, and more.
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ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports May 17 2024Kanoa Leahey and Brian McInnis with their reactions to the news of Scottie Scheffler's arrest and what it means for the remainder of the PGA Championship, catching up with Jordan Hele from Maui on the Championship rounds of baseball and softball, and more.
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ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports April 19 2024Kanoa Leahey with Brian McInnis (Spectrum News App) on Hawai'i Mens Volleyball still alive in the Big West tournament and chatting with former Warrior Costas Theocharidis on his new autobiography.
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ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports March 15 2024Kanoa Leahey unpacks an unfortunate series of events for Rainbow Wahine Basketball with Tanner Haworth and Brian McInnis (Spectrum News), in addition to talk with ESPN's Richie Schueler who was on the call for last night's victory over CSUN on the men's side.
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ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports March 12 2024Kanoa Leahey with Brian McInnis (Spectrum News App) bringing you Rainbow Warrior Volleyball injury speculation details on Spyros Chakas following victory over UC Irvine, talking with Rainbow Wahine Basketball Guard Daejah Phillips, following being named the Big West's Best Sixth Player and all-conference first team, and more.
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ESPN HonoluluLets Talk Sports March 8 2024Kanoa Leahey and Brian McInnis (Spectrum News) go through upcoming Outrigger Volleyball Invitational match ups. Guest talk with Rainbow Warrior Basketball Assistant Coach Rob Jones ahead of Senior Night. News behind the major impact of Caitlin Clark and talk of network NIL deal packages.
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ESPN HonoluluOn Point with Artie Wilson March 8 2024Artie Wilson with NBA standout performances. Also, breaking down Warrior Basketball scenarios heading to the Big West Conference tournament with Brian McInnis from Spectrum News.
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The G5 HiveThe G5 Hive Worker Bee Series 2024 - Hawaii Rainbow WarriorsLuke and Justice sit down w/ Brian McInnis (Sports Reporter for Spectrum News Hawaii) to discuss the 2024 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors! #G5Hive #HawaiiFB #BraddaHood #G5Hive #CollegeFootballPlease Subscribe, Rate and Review! If you are looking for the video of this interview or more content like this visit our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@G5HiveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-03-0836 min
The Measure of Everyday LifeSocial Media as a Research ToolAny single social media post does not necessarily reflect public opinion, and yet researchers also have found creative ways to use social media tools to assist their work. On this episode, we talk with Stephanie McInnis and Jessica Sobolewski of RTI International about how they are using social media to answer key questions about public health. 2023-05-1029 min
The Bottled BlondeBreaking Up and Moving On!Happy Valentine's Day TBB Babes. This episode is only FOR YOU! For the very first time Kristina's boyfriend is on the Pod. Kristina and Brian open up about their relationship, answer all of your dating questions and give meaningful relationship advice.
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Let's Talk Sports with Kanoa Leahey & Jordan HelleEpisode 90: Brian McInnisBMac is back! Brian McInnis of the Spectrum News app joins the show to talk about his return to covering sports, including the continuing saga of the new Aloha Stadium development, the curious situation involving the Hawaii Pacific University women's basketball program, and much more. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan share their thoughts on UH football's upcoming Hawaii Bowl appearance and how they fared on the early signing day. And they end the show (the last of the year) with a special "Best and Worst" segment.
2021-12-171h 15Let's Talk Sports with Kanoa Leahey & Jordan HelleEpisode 71: WTF (With The Fellas)The WTF edition of the podcast welcomes our pals Billy Hull and Brian McInnis to get into the topics of: Mike Trapasso parting ways with the University of Hawaii baseball program after 20 years; UH losing top men's hoops assistant Chris Gerlufsen to a similar position at San Francisco; Coach K announcing his impending retirement; Lebron getting bounced in the NBA playoffs; tennis star Naomi Osaka and the role of the media. And as always we end the show with a fiery edition of our "Best and Worst".
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2 Barstools and a KnifeEpisode 47 - Jeff McInnis | Celebrity Chef & RestaurateurIt’ South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s 20th Anniversary and what better way to celebrate than have one of South Florida’s favorite Chefs join us! This week Chef Jeff McInnis joins us from the popular Bravo television show, “Top Chef” fame and now restaurateur. This three-time James Beard Foundation nominee is building his own brand of restaurants across America. Jeff shares his career path and his journey of becoming a Southern-inspired Chef. His passion for the industry shines through and he has some great advice for young hospitality professionals. The Speed Rail is back this week with a coastal ch...2021-05-2842 min
Court SenseBill Amis blows up on TwitterFormer Hawaii team captain and All-WAC second-teamer Bill Amis connects from London during March Madness to talk about a whole host of topics, including his recent 15 minutes of fame on social media. Amis, one of six players to block 100 or more shots for his UH career, went on to have a productive seven years as a pro spanning Europe, and he just launched his own business, Off the Court, to help student-athletes capitalize on their likeness rights. Meanwhile, it's already been a turbulent offseason for the one-and-done 'Bows.
2021-03-2748 minLet's Talk Sports with Kanoa Leahey & Jordan HelleEpisode 61: Happy Belated St. Patty's Day!The fellas kick up the Irish flavor by holding a forum show to celebrate St Patrick's Day with friends of the podcast Billy Hull and Brian McInnis, adult beverages in hand, to discuss everything from unsanctioned ILH Football games, to Dan Ige recording another KO in the UFC, to NFL free agency, to March Madness and more. They end the show with a massive and possibly drunken edition of "Best and Worst".
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Over Fifty and F'ing FunnyComedian Brian MalowScience and comedy usually don't mix UNLESS you're listening to Brian Malow, the Science Comedian! He's our guest this week, as he talks about life as the science comedian. And not only does he tell jokes, but he interviews scientists such as Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Take a listen to Brian and his science humor.2021-03-1951 minCourt SenseTrent Rush gets fast-trackedIn this Big West tournament edition of the pod, one of the guys calling the action from the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas, Trent Rush, takes a break from his prep work to talk matchups on the men's side of the bracket. Does Hawaii have what it takes to emerge from the field as the 6 seed? First the Rainbow Warriors, who have not won a tourney game since 2016, must take their matchup with No. 3 UC Riverside. Meanwhile, the fifth-seeded UH women get No. 4 Cal State Bakersfield in their quarterfinal on Wednesday.
2021-03-1045 minCourt SenseAmy Atwell has unfinished businessWelcome to March! The first madness-month edition of the pod doubles as the first appearance by an active Rainbow Wahine basketball player, none other than senior forward Amy Atwell. The fifth-year sharpshooter from Australia is closing in on becoming the program's all-time 3-point marksman, but she has more pressing concerns on her mind -- namely, bringing back a conference championship to Manoa. And, who knows, she still might have a couple of cracks at it. But first, the UH women and men face UC Davis in the final games before the conference tournament.
2021-03-0531 minCourt SenseJackson Wheeler keeps on rollin'A fixture in the Hawaii basketball program for more than two decades, former assistant coach Jackson Wheeler left a indelible impression with just about everyone he came across -- players, fellow staffers, media members, you name it. With his ability to relate to a broad cross section of people and tell-it-like-it-is style, he was invaluable in bringing in some of the top talent on some of the top teams in the 1990s and 2000s. Meanwhile, the 2020-21 Rainbow Warriors battle to rise above the dreaded play-in round of the conference tournament.
2021-02-2744 minCourt SenseMike Thomas piles up the dubsThe winningest player in the history of the Hawaii men's basketball team, Mike Thomas, reminisces about his five-year career in Manoa spanning three head coaches, an NCAA investigation and NCAA Tournament run. Thomas breaks down how Gib Arnold, Benjy Taylor and Eran Ganot found success through different methods. He's left hoops behind -- at least as a player -- and is focusing his energies in athletic training, player development and music. Meanwhile, the bank is open for Biwali Bayles as the 'Bows withdraw a one-point W at Cal State Northridge.
2021-02-2044 minCourt SenseJustin Webster captains a comebackHawaii basketball co-captain Justin Webster, the reigning Big West Player of the Week, is in high demand after his sublime shooting led the Rainbow Warriors to a two-game sweep of Cal Poly and got UH back to .500 in Big West play. An 11th-hour pickup by the 'Bows last year, Webster kept falling back on the work that he'd put in with his father, a former NBA draftee. In doing so, he went from overlooked commodity to go-to guy and team leader by the midpoint of his second season in Manoa.
2021-02-1232 minCourt SenseDayton Morinaga hops time zonesDayton Morinaga, the founder and operator of the Hawaii basketball-centric website WarriorInsider.com, trades war stories with the host from his more than two decades of covering Rainbow Warrior hoops. From being on site for NCAA Tournaments in the early 2000s as a beat writer for the Honolulu Advertiser, to journeying on the mythical 2011 "Warriors to Asia" tour, to the present season defined by the pandemic, Morinaga has seen a ton. Meanwhile, the 'Bows try to end a run of futility against nemesis UC Irvine.
2021-01-311h 08Court SenseSai Tummala, M.D., concurs with Hawaii styleLet Dr. Sai Tummala be the cure for what's ailing you this week, as the former Hawaii sharpshooter comes on to share memories of that magical 2015-16 season that capped his college career as a graduate transfer from Arizona State. Tummala went on to get his degree from the John A. Burns School of Medicine and is in residency for orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in his native Phoenix -- a hotspot during a pandemic.
2021-01-2240 minCourt SenseCasdon Jardine is on the markAt last, the pod gets a guest from the current Hawaii men's basketball roster. (It only took 35 episodes ... that's the host's fault.) Senior forward Casdon Jardine demonstrates why he was a natural candidate for co-captaincy, with an easy give-and-take to match his ultra-efficient start to the season as the nation's leader in 3-point percentage. He nearly willed the 'Bows to a road sweep of UC Riverside and now matches up with a familiar foe from his WAC days in Cal State Bakersfield.
2021-01-1436 minLet's Talk Sports with Kanoa Leahey & Jordan HelleEpisode 52 - Chris ChunHHSAA Executive Director Chris Chun joins the podcast to discuss the state of Hawaii prep sports. Jordan is joined by Brian McInnis and Billy Hull as they get into the recent cancellations of fall and winter sports seasons in the islands, the challenges facing University of Hawaii athletics, Max Holloway's upcoming UFC Fight Island bout with Calvin Kattar on ABC, the NFL playoffs, and their "Best and Worst" to cap the show.
2021-01-091h 12Court SenseBrandon Spearman searches for his awardHawaii's Big West-opening series was canceled due to a positive COVID-19 test for Cal Poly, following a trend for the entire conference. Thankfully, former 'Bow Brandon Spearman had some time between training sessions and chatted about his overseas career, interesting roommates, his bond with Gib Arnold and the possible whereabouts of his "Tip of the Spear" award.
2020-12-2751 minCourt SenseJohnny White bridges the gapFormer Hawaii basketball point guard and current Spectrum Sports analyst Johnny White gives his take on the Rainbow Warriors' 2020-21 season-opening win over Hawaii Pacific and offers up some observations on the team's many new players. White speaks about two prominent games of his era (1998-2000), being a point guard for Riley Wallace, and playing for an NBA D-League title in its very early days.
2020-12-1850 minCourt SenseTaryn Hatcher vows vowels are no biggieNBC Sports Philadelphia hockey correspondent Taryn Hatcher, a former Hawaii News Now sports reporter, talks life since she made the move from the islands to her backyard market in 2018. Covering the NHL's Flyers is challenging, but nothing compared to when she arrived in Hawaii and had the teleprompter crash while reading Polynesian names on her first high school football weekend. Plus, the UH basketball season finally gets underway -- minus a key player.
2020-12-1145 minCourt SenseEric Bovaird slays in waitChaminade basketball coach Eric Bovaird isn't at this week's Maui Invitational in North Carolina, and heck, his team is scattered to the wind while the small Division II Catholic school yields to state COVID restrictions. But Bovaird, ever the optimist, sees no reason to pout. His giant-slaying Silverswords will be back someday and, until then, he's got time to re-live his journey from rural Pennsylvania to the shores of Lahaina.
2020-12-0247 minCourt SenseRichie Schueler gives thanks for hoopsJust in time for the revised start to the 2020-21 college basketball season, ESPN/Big West fun-loving analyst Richie Schueler prospects the shaky ground the sport is on as teams press ahead with competition -- even as many games are postponed and canceled due to COVID. (Hawaii is among the programs still without a posted nonconference schedule.) Schueler gives his outlook of the BWC and what obstacles, chiefly UC Irvine and UC Santa Barbara, stand between Hawaii and a title.
2020-11-2546 minLet's Talk Sports with Kanoa Leahey & Jordan HelleEpisode 47: Guest Co-Host Brian McInnisSports/news writer and podcaster Brian "B-Mac" McInnis joins the show as a guest co-host along with Jordan Helle. The duo talk about the latest loss for the University of Hawaii Football team...the drama of the NBA draft and free agency..the outlook for the upcoming college basketball season...and they share their favorite memories of the Maui Invitational, which is set to be played this year in North Carolina. Plus, they close the show with their "Best and Worst".
2020-11-241h 01Court SenseGibson Johnson has swag in his bagFormer Hawaii big man and current Rainbow Warriors graduate manager Gibson Johnson provides some updates on the state of the 'Bows a mere two weeks before the newly slated start of the 2020-21 season. Johnson, an All-Big West honorable mention in 2016-17, details why he pursued coaching over playing pro right after college and recalls his reaction to being dubbed "Old Man Swag" by the host for his effective, deceptive, YMCA-esque post game. Plus, the Stan Sheriff Center gets a new name.
2020-11-1346 minCourt SenseFalaniko Maosi crosses the streamsGood friend of the host Falaniko Maosi, an avid Twitch streaming enthusiast, explains why and how he got into playing video games for a live online audience and what he's learned about the most successful streamers broadcasting today, including the burgeoning Twitch Hawaii community. The former tuba player for the University of Hawaii analyzes the undeniable correlation between marching in the band and launching a streaming channel.
2020-11-0752 minCourt SensePhil Handy applies his golden touchLos Angeles Lakers assistant coach and three-time NBA champion Phil Handy carves out some quality time on the heels of winning a special title in the Orlando bubble. The former Hawaii basketball forward reveals how his father and Riley Wallace sealed the deal on a skeptical Handy going to UH, how the Rainbow Warriors won the 1994 WAC tournament, and how his self-started player development business blossomed into NBA opportunity. What could be next for him, given his six straight trips to the Finals?
2020-10-3045 minCourt SenseAnthony Carter brings the HeatAfter coming within two games of an NBA championship, Miami Heat player development coach and former Hawaii basketball great A.C. Carter comes on and shares thoughts of his team's memorable sojourn in the Orlando bubble. UH's first conference player of the year relives his incredible journey from hustling on Atlanta hardcourts as a high school dropout, to making it out to the islands, to gritting out an extended career in the Association.
2020-10-2139 minCourt SenseChris McMillian lands on his feetFormer Hawaii basketball director of operations Chris McMillian becomes the first member of Gib Arnold's old UH coaching staff to come on the pod and share his perspective of what happened when everything fell apart amid an NCAA investigation back in 2014. McMillian, now a full assistant at Idaho State, gives a candid assessment of what went wrong and what he learned from the experience.
2020-10-1647 minCourt SenseShawna Kuehu crushes the givensLocal hoops legend Shawna-Lei Kuehu, now a coach at Kealakehe High on the Big Island, traces back her path through her transformative college days at Hawaii that included raising her baby daughter while meeting the many demands of a star Division I student-athlete. She says what she can on a tough subject: her ongoing lawsuit against Punahou and a former Buffanblu assistant coach who is accused of sexual assault by multiple ex-players.
2020-10-0844 minCourt SenseAlika Smith tells dynamic stories"Dynamic Duo" era sharpshooter Alika Smith shares thoughts on an NBA Finals matchup between two old Hawaii teammates turned big-stage assistant coaches -- Phil Handy of the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Carter of the Miami Heat. Smith dishes on his rare homegrown stardom, his battles and friendship with Fresno State's Chris Herren, and the time he saw a dejected Bob Knight walk back to Waikiki.
2020-10-0145 minCourt SenseJordan Helle goes hoarse on MauiValley Isle-based sports broadcaster and podcaster Jordan Helle wistfully reminisces with the host about his favorite memories of the Maui Invitational now that the premier in-season college basketball tournament is being relocated to North Carolina for 2020 due to the COVID crisis. What were the best teams, players and moments witnessed between the two at the raucous Lahaina Civic Center? There's no shortage of choices.
2020-09-231h 02Court SenseChris Gerlufsen rides the whirlwindHawaii men's basketball assistant coach Chris Gerlufsen was thrust into an unusual spot last November, temporarily taking over for ailing head man Eran Ganot mere weeks after arriving in the islands for a new job. He sums up his surreal two-month tenure as the program's 22nd head coach, addresses what changes could lie ahead for UH and the rest of college hoops, and recounts facing the late, great Kobe Bryant as a player for Philadelphia's East High against Lower Merion.
2020-09-1751 minCourt SenseBrocke Stepteau catches a flowFormer Hawaii point guard Brocke Stepteau, no stranger to a true underdog story, recounts his humble beginnings at Hawaii as both an undersized walk-on and aspiring music artist putting pen to paper. Since moving to New York City post college, "Step" has strode far, but has a long way to go in the bustling Big Apple. One of the Rainbow Warriors' most clutch playmakers and 3-point marksmen in recent years lays out his vision to translate success to his new arena, the studio.
2020-09-0149 minCourt SenseKeith Amemiya gets all politicalHonolulu mayoral candidate Keith Amemiya, the former executive director of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association, recounts the path that led him into the political realm for the first time at age 54. After surviving a free-for-all of a primary, he's into a head-to-head battle with another veteran of local sports, Rick Blangiardi, for the general election Nov. 3. There is no shortage of crises to address for the winner, so why does Amemiya want to do it?
2020-08-2847 minCourt SenseJared Dillinger endures in the PhilippinesFormer Hawaii swingman Jared Dillinger relives his rags-to-riches basketball arc, from Air Force Academy cadet, to UH walk-on and scout teamer, to senior starter, to 13-year (and counting) pro in the Philippines. The hoops-crazed country is about to attempt its own COVID "bubble" for basketball under possibly questionable circumstances, but for Dillinger that's nothing compared to when he had to chauffeur noted wild card "Little Matt" Gibson around Manoa.
2020-08-2354 minCourt SenseRoxy Bernstein does the next best thingESPN play-by-play man Roxy Bernstein breaks down a tumultuous week in the college sports world that saw the Pac-12, Big Ten and Mountain West cancel fall football while the SEC, Big 12 and ACC keep alive hopes of playing. (The Pac-12 also nixes college basketball through the new year.) Bernstein, a frequent visitor to the islands for work and play, shares whether calling a game with Maui Invitational legend Bill Walton is more of an art or a science.
2020-08-1548 minCourt SenseRob DeMello talks out of turnKHON2 sports director Rob DeMello hits pause during a busy week of COVID-related breaking news to reminisce with his old friend from Kailua High School. DeMello, one of the most visible faces in Hawaii sports, shares some twists of fate that led him to this point in life, plus his philosophy on his prolific social media game and what he thinks could happen with college football in 2020 and 2021.
2020-08-0859 minCourt SensePredrag Savovic revives his catchphraseFormer Hawaii basketball all-conference guard Predrag Savovic reminisces about the good old days in Manoa, his stint in the NBA, and playing against old teammate Carl English in Spain. Savovic, the No. 4 scorer in program history, sets the record straight on the identity of the biggest pranksters of the 2000-01 and 2001-02 NCAA Tournament teams and tries to recall the origin of "I am Savo."
2020-07-3036 minCourt SenseJoey Ramirez lives his best life in LakerlandLos Angeles Lakers digital content manager Joey Ramirez, a University of Hawaii graduate, details his dream job over the last six-plus years since latching on with the storied franchise at age 20. The 2019-20 season has been one of extremes for the Purple and Gold, from the highs of LeBron on the court, to the lows of the loss of Kobe Bryant followed by COVID derailing the season. Plus, Ramirez shares how some hazing at UH softball Bingo helped prepare him for the big time.
2020-07-1752 minCourt SenseMichele Nagamine gives 2020 the old college tryHawaii soccer head coach Michele Nagamine attempts to balance optimism and realism as the prospect of NCAA fall sports grows more fraught by the day amid the national coronavirus surge. Will there be a 2020 season at all? Recorded on the 21st anniversary of the 1999 Women's World Cup final, "Coach Bud" recalls watching her old college teammate Brandi Chastain pull off an iconic moment.
2020-07-1253 minCourt SenseSarah Toeaina lets the pronunciation slideFormer Rainbow Wahine basketball standout Sarah Toeaina readily agreed to a podcast request during her recent, mandatory two-week COVID-19 visitor quarantine in the islands. The overseas hoops pro opens up on Scandinavian living and language barriers, her special rapport with her father, and what she misses about her time in Hawaii. Plus, the host has some career news.
2020-07-0140 minCourt SenseAaron Valdes learns dunking is a universal languageFormer Hawaii high-flying hoops wing Aaron Valdes comes back to earth to share his thoughts of recent social strife, how things might've been different had he pursued his love of water polo, and if he'd just stayed for that final year at UH. The two-time Mexico league champion explains how his old 7-foot-6 UC Irvine nemesis Mamadou Ndiaye dunked a franchise into oblivion (and did Valdes a favor).
2020-06-2146 minCourt SenseEran Ganot processes a unique basketball seasonHawaii men's basketball head coach Eran Ganot makes some time to unpack what his team experienced during the abbreviated 2019-20 college basketball season, and how the diverse 'Bows have been impacted by current social upheaval. He explains what gives him hope for the coming season and shares how his twin brother helped prepare him for coaching.
2020-06-1554 minCourt SenseArtie Wilson has seen all this beforeSpectrum Sports basketball analyst and commentator Artie Wilson, a former Rainbow Warriors guard in the early 1970s, gives his take on the social unrest in America following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. He compares the current discussion of racism and brutality to the Civil Rights era, weaving in his own upbringing and how he made it out to his adopted home of Hawaii.
2020-06-0450 minCourt SenseLaura Beeman cut her teeth coaching softballThe first coach guest on the pod is Laura Beeman, head of the women's basketball program at the University of Hawaii. She tells it like it is regarding the limbo of the college landscape, player transfers, the origins of her coaching style, and her tenure of eight years (and counting) in Manoa.
2020-05-2856 minCourt SenseBilly Hull rolls with the punchesTwo erstwhile sportswriters attempt to find their footing amid a shifting media landscape. Billy Hull, like the podcast host, is now a member of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser web team and provides perspective on adapting to life in the coronavirus age. Hull recalls his best memories in a 15-year career covering MMA, UH baseball and building Hawaii Prep World — all while maintaining a rabid fandom for all things Seattle.
2020-05-2259 minCourt SenseBill Duffy doesn't think coronavirus is the NBA's last danceThe week of the final episodes of The Last Dance Michael Jordan documentary, basketball superagent Bill Duffy makes a little time to talk the state of the Association amid the coronavirus shutdown. Will there be a return to action in time to save the 2019-20 NBA season? He touches on a range of experiences as a lifelong globe traveler tapping top overseas talent like Luka Doncic and Yao Ming.
2020-05-1627 minCourt SenseDrew Buggs bids Hawaii alohaNow-former Hawaii basketball point guard Drew Buggs explains why he sought a fresh start elsewhere in deciding to transfer to the University of Missouri for his final year of college basketball. The all-time assist leader for the Rainbow Warriors played through a lot — heartache, fatigue, injury — until 2019-20 came to a halt on the cusp of postseason play.
2020-05-1450 minCourt SenseIsaac Fotu is still eligible for poke bowlsIsaac Fotu, one of the biggest "what-if" stories in Hawaii basketball history, clears out his schedule to talk about what happened leading up to his sudden departure from the islands back in 2014, his side of the infamous iPad saga, what could've happened had he stayed, and more.
2020-05-0746 minCourt SenseStefan Jankovic investigates his time at Hawaii (Part II of II)Former University of Hawaii stretch 5 man Stefan Jankovic gives a blunt assessment of the NCAA, UH's coaching changes, and how the "IncrediBows" got through one of the most volatile periods of Rainbow Warrior hoops history to become one of the program's greatest teams.
2020-05-0153 minCourt SenseStefan Jankovic unearths his Serbian roots (Part I of II)2016 Big West Player of the Year Stefan Jankovic emerges from quarantine in Toronto to share what the sudden shutdown of the G League season was like, how he embraced his Serbian heritage as a war refugee in Canada, and he sells the host on attending a Redstar-Partizan grudge match among the hooligans in Belgrade.
2020-04-3056 minCourt SenseKanoa Leahey calls it like he sees itIn this pilot episode of the podcast, Spectrum Sports and University of Hawaii play-by-play man Kanoa Leahey pays a visit from quarantine land to recall his origins in the sports broadcasting business, what it was like to follow in his father's footsteps, and gives his favorite UH basketball calls to date.
2020-04-2351 min
CDT Tech TalksCrossing Devices, Crossing Borders – Talking Tech w/ Katie McInnis & Nuala O'ConnorHost Brian Wesolowski starts off chatting with our Privacy & Technology Fellow, Katie McInnis, who spearheaded our recent comments around cross-device tracking. She breaks down this new advertising phenomenon, explaining the difference between deterministic and probabilistic tracking, discussing accuracy rates, and honing in on one new innovation in particular – audio beacons.
Then Nuala sits down with Brian to reflect on her immense experience and knowledge deal with government access to data & cross-border data flows, and share her unique perspective on the EU/US Safe Harbor Agreement. Cue conversation about "creaky political vehicles" ;)
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