Shows
Kampai Sugai PodcastJacob Plank Moves Away From Content Creating to Pursue Acting | KSP 61On today's episode, we have famous TikToker, Jacob Plank, who has amassed over 590K followers on multiple platforms. He gained his following after building his social media presence in Texas. Jacob is known for his comedic and fun content, however, he is now transitioning into being a full-time actor.Join us as we talk about why Jacob is transitioning into being an actor, and what he plans to do in the near future. We also get insight on what it's like to go viral on social media, and the work it took him to achieve where he's...2025-01-2157 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastJacob Plank Moves Away From Content Creating to Pursue Acting | KSP 61On today's episode, we have famous TikToker, Jacob Plank, who has amassed over 590K followers on multiple platforms. He gained his following after building his social media presence in Texas. Jacob is known for his comedic and fun content, however, he is now transitioning into being a full-time actor.Join us as we talk about why Jacob is transitioning into being an actor, and what he plans to do in the near future. We also get insight on what it's like to go viral on social media, and the work it took him to achieve where he's...2024-12-3157 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastAlice Inoue Reads My Astrological Chart | KSP 60Today we have professional astrologer, award-winning author, and speaker based in Hawaii. She's the host of a new show called Following Journeys, which is premiering on October 21, 2024. Please welcome the amazing, Alice Inoue!With a passion for helping people understand themselves and their life paths through astrology, she has built a reputation for her insightful readings and workshops. Alice has a unique ability to blend spiritual guidance with practical advice, making her a sought-after resource for personal growth and transformation.In addition to her astrology practice, Alice is known for her engaging writing and has...2024-10-0451 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastFormer NBA Player, Rick Darnell and Carl Maybin, Show Off The Amazing, Tequila Comisario | KSP 59On today's awesome episode, we have former NBA player and part owner of Tequila Comisario, Rick Darnell, and local marketing manager for Tequila Comisario, Carl Maybin, on the show today!We talk about how Rick got involved with owning Tequila Comisario, the differences with marketing alcohol versus another product, we razz uncle Carl about his love for the Oakland Raiders, charity work that Rick is involved with, how different the game of basketball is today, and much more!HUGE mahalo to Uncle Rick and Uncle Carl for being awesome guest on the podcast today! Follow...2024-09-2748 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastMuay Thai Coach, Kamanu Ruiz, Talks About Martial Arts Saved His Life From Substance Abuse | KSP 58On today's episode, we have a Muay Thai and MMA coach who has been traveling across the world training with some of the best fighters on Earth. He has experienced many hardships in his life that lead him down a dark path, but today, his life has been redeemed. Please give a warm welcome to Kamanu Ruiz!We talk about Kamanu's journey into martial arts, the "machete story" (it's a good one haha), his experience with substance abuse and depression, being homeless, fighting and training in Thailand, his goal to be a Physician's Associate, his non-profit called...2024-02-231h 21
Kampai Sugai PodcastElijah Kala McShane Shares His Wisdom of Aloha, Hawaii's Sovereignty, Acting, and Much More | KSP 57On today's episode, we have actor, co-founder to Awakened Aloha, entrepreneur, and social media influencer. He's known as Son of O'ahu on social media. Please give a warm welcome to Elijah Kala McShane!Elijah and I have a great conversation about spirituality, his new venture into acting, the 3 fundamentals of Hawaiian spirituality, the idea of Kaona, thje impact of tourism in Hawaii, local families leaving Hawaii, if Hawaii could be sovereign again, the differences between cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation, and much more.HUGE mahalo to Elijah for being an awesome guest on today's episode...2024-02-131h 36
Kampai Sugai PodcastMy Wife, Kelsey, Talks About Her New Ventures Into Modeling, Directing, and Much More | KSP 56On today's episode, we have director, actress, screenwriter, keyboard player, model, my wife and best friend, the Zippy's girl herself, Kelsey Sugai!Kelsey talks about her new ventures as a model, her experience directing a film that she didn't write, her experience with acting in a horror short film, upcoming projects in the future, what she wants to accomplish in her career, and much more!Big BIG thank you to my wife, Kelsey, for always being the best guest on my show! You definitely are my favorite guest on the show now and forever! Stay...2024-01-221h 10
Kampai Sugai PodcastStar Dahl-Thurston's Transformation From Self-Improvement To Becoming Miss Hawaii America | KSP 55On today's episode, we have aspiring film and television producer, founder of her new nonprofit organization, Kahua Kollective, Miss Chinatown Hawaii 2022, and Miss Hawaii America 2023, Star Dahl Thurston!We got to talk to Star about a lot of different topics. Star got to share about her influence that her mom had with her, why she decided to compete in pageants, her physical and mental transformation before competing in pageants, what her life is like after winning Miss Hawaii America, the benefits of liquid chlorophyll, and much more.HUGE mahalo to Star for being an awesome...2024-01-151h 03
Kampai Sugai PodcastFormer HPD, Doug Korenic, talks about his take on the Maui Fires and the Mike Miske case | KSP 54On today's episode, we have former Honolulu Police Department officer turned content creator, Doug Korenic, on the show! On Doug's YouTube channel, he talks extensively about his time as a police officer for HPD, and the lessons he learned from his stories as a police officer. He's well known for his coverage of the Mike Miske cases, and his experience patrolling the Honolulu district.We talk about how Doug got into being a police officer and why, Doug's experience with martial arts, his take on the Maui fires and how it was handled, Doug's opinion on the...2023-11-061h 33
Kampai Sugai PodcastNational Geographic and Award Winning Author, Rita Ariyoshi, Debuts Her Fictional Novel | KSP 53On 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...2023-10-151h 06
Kampai Sugai PodcastDecade of The Dead Co-Director, Fairai Richmond, Talks About How Films Saved His Life | KSP 52On today's show, we have a returning guest. On our previous episode with this guest, we talked about his proof of concept film, Higher, which was becoming popular during a time where Hawaii movies needed more representation. Since then, he has been actively involved in creating short films, music videos, commercials, and supporting more of the film industry in Hawaii. He now works for Sight and Sound Productions, and is here today to talk about his first upcoming feature film, Decade of the Dead, in which he co-directed. Please join me in welcoming, actor, producer, director and storyteller, Fairai...2023-10-092h 20
Kampai Sugai PodcastAmber Durante Explores New Ventures After Battling Years of Depression | KSP 51On today's show, we have one of my childhood friends. We went to the same elementary school and middle school, but in high school, we went down different paths. Fast forward to today, and we've reconnected as content creators with different platforms. This was a very interesting episode for me to hear the journey that Amber has gone through to get to this point in her life. Please join me in welcoming, mental health advocate and travel influencer, Amber Durante!We talk about Amber's journey through depression, her advocacy towards domestic violence, how she uses her platform...2023-09-291h 28
Kampai Sugai PodcastJon Barnard Talks About His Return To Fighting | KSP 50Today, 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...2023-09-221h 24
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #49 - Ikaikaloha And I Discuss About Captain Cooke Being An AlienWe 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...2023-08-281h 57
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #48 - Mr. Coconut Wants to Remain a MythOn today's episode, I have local actor, content creator, comedian, and one of the co-founders of The Polyverse series. Please give a warm welcome to Esera Tuaolo aka Mr. Coconut! Esera has been actively creating content for a while creating original comedy skits at first, but has expanded into creating action sequences and adding more depth into his content. His videos are well-known amongst the Hawaii community, but his social media accounts remain hidden among the community. That is why he is considered a myth. Today, he comes out of hiding to be a guest on my show!2023-08-211h 14
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #47 - Ioane Keehu's Episode is Two Years in the MakingOn today's episode, I have one of my good friends and fellow podcasters! Recently, he's been pursuing his new side hustle into videography work ranging from funerals, corporate commercials, and other jobs. Please welcome, owner of Hawaii Real Studios, Ioane Keehu.We literally talk about hockey, Star Wars, podcasting, and videography the whole episode haha! This was a good episode though for people who want to get into podcasting, because Ioane has had some amazing guests on his platform and in my eyes, one of the OG podcasters in Hawaii. Also if you're a Star Wars fan...2023-07-291h 17
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #46 - The Many Hats and Multiple Personalities of J.LynToday, 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 a...2023-07-051h 22
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #45 - Mistah Chante Talks About Being Nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano AwardOn 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. 2023-06-271h 33
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #44 - Planet Hoops and I talk about the NBA PlayoffsToday we have a local clothing brand in Hawaii. This company was founded in 2019 in the hopes that the love of basketball could be conveyed to others through their brand. They started a clothing brand, and have hosted basketball events in Hawaii. As basketball becomes even more of an international sport, it's amazing to see the influence it has in Hawaii and the rest of the world. Please join me in welcoming, Mark Daguio and Van Hugh from Planet Hoops!We talk about how Planet Hoops began, the inspiration behind the merch designs, our top 5 basketball players...2023-06-231h 29
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #43 - Billy V Talks About Making Happy MemoriesToday 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...2023-05-311h 32
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #42 - Aolani Silva Talks About How the Tides Are Changing in Her Music CareerOn 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...2023-05-261h 28
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #41 - Marie Basilio and Jenny Perreira in the Wildest Podcast Thus FarToday's podcast is one that I'll definitely remember as one of the craziest and funniest episode I've ever had! Originally, I met Marie and Jenny online on Instagram. Later on, I met them at a photoshoot that was with the company my wife works for, and I'm happy to say, they are the same offline as they are online. I consider them both great friends, and I'm happy to have them on this crazy episode. Please join me in welcoming, beautiful models, social media influencers, and promoters, Marie Basilio and Jenny Perreira!We talk about social media...2023-05-031h 59
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #40 - Kanako Lorenzana Strives to Popularize Zero-Waste Fashion in HawaiiOn 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...2023-04-121h 29
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #39 - Thaddeus Park Talks About How The Hawaii Club Scene Has ChangedWe have an awesome guest on today's show today! He's a long time club promotor in Hawaii with the Artist Groove Network. He's the host for the Above The Bridge Podcast. There's a lot of titles for Thad, but hist most important title is being a dad. He talks about that balance of being a dad, and being a club/event promoter as balancing that lifestyle can be challenging. Please give a warm welcome to a fellow podcaster and club promotor, Thaddeus Park!We talk about the club scene today and how it changed over the years...2023-04-041h 41
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #38 - James "Main Man" Mane wants that Special KOn 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!2023-03-221h 45
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #37 - Kevin Aoki's Tips on How to Become a Successful EntrepreneurOn 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...2023-03-1331 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #36 - Brittni Friedlander is the Queen of All TradesOn 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...2023-03-011h 51
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #35 - How Wrestling Changed Dallas Collier's Life AroundWe 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...2023-02-191h 21
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #34 - Fish N' Grillz and The Legendary Mahu FishThis may be the episode we get canceled, but at least we had a good time on the podcast. Today's episode is definitely one of the crazier episodes, and it features two guys that definitely deserve the spotlight. We have a couple of local Hawaii divers that set out to educate others on catching different species of fish, and showing us ways on how to prepare and cook those fish. They started their YouTube channel with the goal of showing others that some "trash fish" are better than what normal fishermen view them as. Please help me in welcoming...2023-02-101h 20
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #33 - David Cunningham, Jason Scott Lee, & Lindsay Watson talk about The Wind and The ReckoningToday'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...2023-01-201h 03
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #32 - Chachie Abara Speak Out On Advocacy to Filipino Culture and Mental WellnessHappy 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...2023-01-1159 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #31 - Jason Quinn Gets Real About Hawaii's Dark Past in His New Book, Conrete JungleHappy 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...2022-12-151h 19
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #30 - Comedian Reese Paul Talks About the Ups and Downs of Being a ComedianOn 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...2022-12-011h 11
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #29 - Reina Bonta, Director, Writer, and Producer For The Award Winning Short Film, "Lahi"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...2022-11-0242 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #28 - Zac Sweat, Certified Life Coach and Certified Cognitive-Behavioral TherapistOn 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...2022-10-171h 23
Kampai Sugai PodcastDark Paradise Podcast Ep. 2: Ka'anoi Kipapa - The Foster Child's Breaking PointOn today's episode, we go over the case of Ka'anoi Kipapa. Ka'anoi Kipapa, a foster child adopted by Kurt and Jolyn Kipapa, was convicted of second degree murder to the death of Jolyn Kipapa. Ka'anoi would later be charged with manslaughter, but sentenced to only eight years in jail. The crime was clear in this case, however, different perspectives of Jolyn and Kurt tell a much deeper story as to why Ka'anoi committed this crime. Find out on today's episode more about Ka'anoi's crime, and you can be the judge to what what is actually true and false about...2022-10-1348 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #27 - Daniel Rich, Hawaii State Director for FCA HawaiiOn 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...2022-09-2849 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastPILOT EPISODE - Dark Paradise Podcast Ep. 1: Orlando Ganal Sr. - The Broken LoverHey everyone! I'm super excited to show you guys a pilot episode for a crime podcast I've been wanting to try out for over two years called The Dark Paradise Podcast! These episodes will center around Hawaii crimes or cases that involve vacation spots. In this crime podcast, I'll do a brief analysis of the case, and discuss some notes in between some sections where I'll try to breakdown what is going on. At the end, I'll give an analysis of what I think could have been prevented or lessons that could be taught from the case. Just some...2022-08-2828 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #26 - E.J. Wedge and Patty Lee, The Team From Ocean Black Talk About Their Upcoming SeriesWe 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...2022-08-241h 27
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #25 - Republican U.S. Senator Candidate for Hawaii and CEO of PM-ProLearn, Tim DalhouseOn today's show, we have Former Marine, CEO and Founder of PM-ProLearn, and a Republican candidate for U.S. for Hawaii, Tim Dalhouse. Tim is a former Master Gunnery Sergeant (E9) that retired back in 2009. After that he worked is a Project Manager for government contracting companies, and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. In 2017, he decided to open his own business called PM-ProLearn, which helps other to earn a certification in Project Management. Tim has brought his expertise from Project Management, and the character-based traits he's gained from the military, into running as a U.S. Senator for...2022-08-111h 22
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #24 - Founder and CEO of Shop Kolohe, Rose Wong, Shares How To Become A Successful EntrepreneurOn today's episode we have the founder and CEO of Kolohe Jewelry, Rose Wong. Rose is a successful entrepreneur that continues to thrive in Hawaii with innovative ideas. Shop Kolohe is a unique business where they specialize as a jewelry bar where they are able to create customized jewelry for each customer on-the-spot. Let's listen to Rose's story, and how she was able to create her business at a young age to a successful business including opening two stores in Waikiki. We talk about how Rose started Kolohe Jewelry, how her business thrived during the Covid-19 pandemic, what she w...2022-08-051h 15
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #23 - Talk Story Q&A with The 2022 Republican Candidates for Lieutenant Governor of HawaiiOn today's episode, we have Seaula Tupa'i Jr., Rob Burns, and Tae Kim, the republican candidates for the lieutenant governor position, on the show today to do a Talk Story Q&A session. This Q&A consisted of long form questions, and a few community questions, however, the format of this forum is entirely different than the usual debates and forums you normally see. Please share with your community, and please register to vote in this upcoming 2022 election! Mahalo to Seaula Tupa'i Jr., Rob Burns, and Tae Kim, for this opportunity to host a discussion today featuring all three...2022-07-251h 26
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #22 - Activist and Business Owner, Jessica Caiazzo, runs for Hawaii State Rep. District 20On today's episode, we have Republican Hawaii state representative candidate for district 20, Jessica Caiazzo on the show. Jessica a.k.a Priya is an activist, massage therapist, and business owner, who decided to run for government, because she has been striving to fix the issues in Hawaii for awhile. She is someone who believes that problems should be handled by if you "see something, do something." Well she's seen the issues in her community and now she is doing something about it. We talk about a lot of different topics including the incident at the Hawaii Convention Center, homelessness, be...2022-07-201h 28
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #21 - Retired Coast Guard and Father of 3 children, Kaleo Nakoa, runs for Honolulu City CounselOn today's episode, we have Kaleo Nakoa on the show, who is running for Honolulu City Counsel District 4. Kaleo is retired from the Coast Guard and a father of three children, who are part of his campaign team. Kaleo was inspired to run for government due to the current administration's responses to mismanagement decisions including how the administration is handling Covid-19. Kaleo has come on the show to tell his story, and why he feels he is the right man for the job. We talk about a lot of different topics including self-sustainability, creating safer zones for families, having...2022-07-131h 14
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #20 - UFC Legend, BJ Penn, Goes From Retiring from MMA to Running For Governor of HawaiiWe have an incredible episode for you guys today! We have UFC legend, and 2022 Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii, BJ Penn on the podcast today! BJ Penn has been on a media tear promoting his campaign, and he's come on the show today to talk about why he believes that he's the right candidate to lead Hawaii into positive change. Hawaii has gone through a lot of changes in which the majority of the public is upset about, and BJ plans to right those wrongs if elected as governor of Hawaii. We go through a lot of topics s...2022-07-051h 00
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #19 - Expert Hawaii Realtor, Doug Ward, Talks About What You Should Know About Buying a HouseOn today's episode, we have a returning guest and a veteran Hawaii realtor, Doug Ward, to talk to us about his experience as a Hawaii realtor. Doug used to dual purpose between selling life insurance and being a realtor. Now he's full-time as a Hawaii realtor, and has started his own real estate team. Doug has an immense amount of experience in real estate, and has come on the show today to share his knowledge to potential Hawaii homeowners and Hawaii realtors. We also talk about, how to be a realtor, what it takes to be a realtor, how...2022-07-011h 08
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #18 - Candidate and Thor look-alike, Shawn Richey, Believes That We Can Do BetterOn today's episode, we have a veteran and House of Representative for District 49 candidate, Shawn Richey, on the show today. Shawn is born and raised here on Oahu, and just like a lot of locals now, he's seen the changes happening in Hawaii. He's running for government, because he believes that the government can do better about reconnecting with the people. He also looks like Thor, so he already has the look down. He believes in change, but he believes that figuring out those changes with the people first is the right way to go. We talk about Shawn's p...2022-06-221h 07
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #17 - Hi'ilawe Kay aka LAVA, is Bringing Back the Summer VibesOn today's episode, we have up and coming musician and longtime friend of mine, Hi'ilawe Kay aka LAVA, on the show today. Hi'ilawe just dropped his new single, Summer Vibes, and he also brought loco mocos on the set as part of his new single. We get into a lot of different topics on this podcast as we discover more about Hi'ilawe's up bringing and his future as a solo artist. We talk about LAVA's upbringing as a musician, playing with Sons of Yeshua, his future as a recording artist, music theory and how it connect to understanding the...2022-06-141h 25
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #16 - I Challenge Nicole Rombaoa to EverythingOn today's episode, we have returning guest and certified badass herself, Nicole Rombaoa, back on the show. A LOT has changed since our first episode together. Nikki is ready to share what has changed in her life, and the big plans she has for the future. I also challenge her to a bunch of stuff.... since I don't think she can do it.... 😏We talk about Nikki's journey as a personal trainer during the pandemic, her new business, we get into some VoiceOver work and acting goals, finding balance in her life, what motivates her, and much mor...2022-05-251h 39
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #15 - Anthony Hopkins and Stone Needham Are the Trash BrosOn today's episode, we have, friend of the show, Stone Needham, and new guest on the podcast Anthony Hopkins, joining us today. Together they make the "Trash Bros," and we get into some hot takes today. We get real controversial on this episode with some of our trash statements, but we definitely had fun. We talk about Stone's marriage proposal, Will Smith's slap, the Kamehameha School song contest, Hawaii's governor candidates, my thoughts about Kirk caldwell, why music is diluted today, and much more. We hope you enjoy the episode, and let us know what your thoughts are on s...2022-05-191h 38
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #14 - Keali'i Kane Talks About His Experience Away From HawaiiOn today's episode, we have one of my good friends from back in the day, Keali'i Kane, open the show. Within the past couple of years, him and his family returned back to Hawaii. Before he returned to Hawaii, him and his family moved to Mississippi for an extended period of time. They experienced a culture shock, and it was a great learning experience for them. We talk about our ghost chili pepper adventures, starting a Hawaii catering business in the states, how people in the mainland don't know how to eat spam, the differences between a "mushubi" and a...2022-05-121h 29
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #13 - MMA Legend, Enson Inoue, Speaks About the Past, Present, and Future of MMA.MMA legend, podcaster, and owner of Destiny Forever LLC, Enson Inoue, comes on the show today to talk story with us about his life extraordinary life. We speak about how he got into MMA, the current standings of MMA, living in Japan, coaching MMA fighters, how her started Destiny Forever LLC, and much more. Enson is a true warrior in life inside and outside of the ring, and he's built himself a legacy that will stand the test of time. I hope you are as inspired as I am to listen to the wisdom that Enson has in store...2022-04-211h 25
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #12 - Team Avatar Films, Victor Zheng, Talks to Us About his Upcoming Short FilmsOn today's episode, we have actor, director, and founder of Team Avatar Films, Victor Zheng! Victor is a big fan of the show, "Avatar, The Last Airbender," and in turn he has created Team Avatar Films from his passion for that show. He is currently in post production for two short films that he's created as fan films to "Avatar, The Last Airbender." We talk in-depth about Team Avatar Films, Victor's acting career, his experience directing these two short films, and the future of Team Avatar Films. Keep on the look out for Victor's two upcoming short films coming o...2022-03-101h 17
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #11 - Mark Miyashiro's Wild RideOn today's episode, we have long time telecommunications specialist, author, Okinawa-Jewish comedian, and all around adventurer, Mark Miyashiro. We dive into his journey through life as someone who struggles with schizophrenia. He's endured hardships judgment, jail time, and medical pain to overcoming his hardships into living the best life he can. We get into some interesting topics today. His battle with the IRS, how he was arrested for his comments towards Barack Obama, his time as a telecommunications specialist, his journey as the first Jewish-Okinawan comedian, and his extraordinary life. We hope that you enjoy today's episode and are...2022-03-031h 16
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #10 - Sean Cover and Alika Kane Talk about The Evolution of Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and moreFor myself, I know very little about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and other forms of cryptocurrency. I don't even know much about cryptocurrency at all, but I know enough to get me interested. That's why for today's guests we have two experts who have been researching and educating others into getting into cryptocurrency. Sean Cover and Alike Kane have come on the show today to talk about their website, howtocryptohawaii.com. We also talk about the history of cryptocurrency and where it's going, the history of Bitcoin, other types of cryptocurrency, how to detect cryptocurrency scams, the history of NFT's a...2022-02-241h 24
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #9 - Valentine's Day Q&A with Kelsey SugaiHappy Valentine's Day! Love is in the air, but yet, one of the most common questions for people is about love and relationships. Well my wife and I decided to do a Q&A to tackle a few of these questions about love and relationships. These questions are submitted by you, the fans, and we look forward to hearing what you all think. We're not the best couple in the world (nor are we love gurus), and working on our relationship is a lifelong journey, but we do our best here to answer your questions based on our experiences...2022-02-151h 13
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #8 - Kahi Tobosa-Lima Chokes Me OutWelcome back to the Kampai Sugai Podcast! It feels good to be back and healthy again after fighting off Covid-19. Today I have my good friend, Kahi Tobosa-Lima on the show. We get into a lot mixed martial arts talk, we talk about his weight-loss journey from the quarantine slump, and we find out why he's moving away from Hawaii. Kahi also uses me to demonstrate a couple of jiu-jitsu chokes on-air, so this is one episode to listen and watch for. Post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Thank you again to Kahi, for b...2022-02-091h 20
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #7 - Steven Young and the Lost Star Wars FootageScriptwriter, podcaster, owner of Dream Weddings Hawaii, and storyteller, Steven Young joins us on the podcast today. We talk about his business as a full-service wedding planner, football and the state of the NFL, the effects of Covid-19 on businesses and society, his podcast, and his profession as a storyteller. We also tackle one of the most pressing matters where him and I first met. The lost Star Wars footage that we filmed along side, friend of the show, Keoni Maemori. Post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Thank you again to Steve, for being an...2022-01-191h 29
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #6 - HANA WHO with Kayla KilaulaniOn today's episode, we have content strategist, thriving entrepreneur, and an innovator in Hawaii, Kayla Kilaulani. We talk about how and why she started her business, her involvement with the music and tourism industries, mental health (well we tried to), volleyball, and what keeps her pushing forward. We were very professional... but then the liquor came out. While we may have covered many topics we did it all while taste testing big shots of five different alcohols. As much as this was a professional talk, it really went "off-the-rails." How "off-the-rails" you may ask? Let's just say, alcohol will m...2022-01-121h 05
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #5 - One Swear Word, One Shot with Stone NeedhamHappy New Year everyone! What a great way to start off the new year with a new episode, and holy crap..... we got a doozy of an episode. Today's guest is my good friend and returning guest on the show, Stone Needham. In the last episode we tried our best to not swear, but we ended up swearing anyway. This time swearing was allowed, but we gave it a penalty (or reward in some people's eyes). Every time we swore, we both would take a shot of the whiskey. We talked about a lot of topics including strongman training, s...2022-01-051h 27
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #4 - Damon Trevor and the Interesting Case of Orange JuiceOn today's episode, we have a legend on the show. Someone who has done an ultramarathon. Someone who has survived as a houseless man. Someone who is a dear friend of mine, and is a friend of the show. I have brought over my friend, Damon Trevor, to join us on the show today. We get into some interesting topics such as drinking stories, why he has stopped his podcast, exchanging voice impersonations, and we also read off the definition of our names on Urban Dictionary. We do this all while enjoying an abundance of alcohol, which mine was...2021-12-291h 42
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #3 - Ricky Magill the Dog WhispererToday we have a returning guest who has made lots of moves in his life since our first episode. We talk about his experience as a national dog trainer, lessons about relationships, the mental health of our pets, and transitioning away from the military. Ricky is one of the smartest and wisest people I know, so I'm glad we could share wisdom together. Merry Christmas to all of you, and we hope that you have a great Christmas season! Post yourself with your favorite drink using the hashtag #noticemekampai. Thank you again to my Ricky for being an awesome...2021-12-2257 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #2 - Keoni Maemori and his Mysterious Truck BedOn today's episode, we have prop master and army veteran, Keoni Maemori, joining us today. We talk about his time in the military, his experience as a prop maker, movies of course, Star Wars, and the social effects of Covid-19 in Hawaii. We also talk about his truck bed, which always has something different in it every day. What will be in it today? You'll find out soon enough. Happy belated Veteran's Day to all the men and women that have served to protect our country! Once again, thank you very much for watching! Post yourself with your favorite...2021-12-152h 02Kampai Sugai PodcastKSP #1 - Kelsey Sugai and the new Kampai Sugai PodcastWelcome to the brand new Kampai Sugai Podcast! This is the first episode after coming back from a long hiatus from the former Talk Story w/ Gaven Sugai. Who better to have on the first episode than my wife, Kelsey Sugai?! We talk about the new podcast.... briefly. We go into other topics such serial killers, debates about using the bathroom in the shower, ear candy, some Star Wars and other random stuff. If you want to listen to something entertaining with your brain off, this is the episode for you. If you want to, post yourself with your fa...2021-12-0858 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #33 - Do Good. Live Better. w/ Amy TruongOn today's episode, I have my friend, Amy Truong on the show. Amy has been all over the world blogging her experiences as a digital nomad, but has now settled in Hawaii for awhile. We talk about Amy's work with Make-A-Wish Hawaii, her incredible traveling experiences as a digital nomad, her new blog, the "Shut Up and Write" group she started in Hawaii, the Alzheimer's Association Hawaii chapter, and much more. To find out more about Amy check out her social media platforms @generic_dreams. Instagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7e...2020-07-2723 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #32 - Giving Hawaii Hope w/ Andria TupolaOn today's episode, we have former Hawaii House Representative of District 43 and the Republican nominee for the governor of Hawaii in 2018, Andria Tupola. She is currently running for Hawaii City Council of District 1, and she is here to talk about why she is running for city council. Andria is a very intelligent individual that is well-educated about community issues and current events. She has become popular among the community as someone who is outspoken about bringing about change to Hawaii, and her willingness to connect with the community of Hawaii beyond her social media presence. As much as community...2020-07-2729 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #31 - SOLO: 22 Months w/ Damon TrevorPlease watch from beginning to end. On today's episode, I have one of my good friends, Damon Trevor, on the show to conclude his three part "SOLO Series." If you have not watched or listened to the other SOLO episodes, check them out on his podcast called "theSHOpodcast." This is one of the most personal episodes I've ever recorded. I cannot convey how I feel about filming this episode, as I was deeply affected knowing that a good friend of mine underwent 22 months of this process. I will say this opens up a big discussion on stereotypes and how...2020-07-1341 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #30 - Crazy Idea w/ Aaron SakaiOn today's show, we have the owner and host of the Sleep Times Over Show, personal trainer, and DJ, Aaron Sakai aka DJ Zack Morse. Aaron hosts, Seelp Times Over Show, a live show at The Hi Brau Room, which features many of hawaii's talent. He has always thought of creative ideas for his shows and even during this time, he has put out some out-of-the-box ideas. Aaron, in my eyes, is a true innovator for entertainment. We talk about his recent crazy ideas, but also get into depth about why the entertainment scene in Hawaii hasn't expanded well...2020-07-101h 11
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #29 - Evolving Media w/ Flash HansenOn the show today, we have the director of marketing and promotions for iHeartMedia Honolulu, radio show host for Star 101.9, and co-owner for Moderne Media Hawaii, Flash Hansen joining us. He has numerous years experience along with being the former marketing director for Wave Waikiki, BAMP Project, and the Republik. He has even done wedding coordinating for a number of years! We talk a lot about how media today has changed and how streaming has redefined how people view media. We also talk about Joe Rogan's new podcast deal with Spotify, Vine vs. TikTok, Living Room Live, and how...2020-07-0656 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #28 - The Importance of PPE w/ Shelly WilsonOn today's episode, we have founder and president of Wilson Care Group, Shelley Wilson. She also started two more organizations earlier this year that allows accessible and affordable access to PPE. These organizations are Be Well Hawaii, which sells medical-grade PPE to licensed professionals, and Alohamask.com, which sells commercial-grade PPE for businesses and individuals. Shelley has an amazing story of how she began her business at the age of 21. Join us as we talk about how to utilize the readily available resources provided in Hawaii as we get through these tough times. You can find out more about...2020-06-2952 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #27 - Living Your Best Life w/ Julia Nguyen, LVN, NLP, RTTToday we have Julia Nguyen, owner and founder of The Dream Life Foundation. Julia's holds many certifications including being a licensed vocational nurse, a certified NLP practitioner, a life coach, and being a certified rapid transformational therapist and hypnotherapist. During these times with everything that's going on such as the Coronavirus, it's easy to be depressed and anxious. Julia is on the show today to help us navigate through those emotions, and help us learn how to live our best lives. We hope that you are encouraged by our episode today. Check out The Dream life foundation at thedreamlifefoundation...2020-06-2439 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #26 - Adapting to the Coronavirus w/ Eric Yamashita*This was filmed back in early March.* On this episode, we have Eric Yamashita, the owner of Every Day Better, promoter, former pro-bodybuilder, personal trainer, and social media influencer here on the show today. We talk about his life as a personal trainer, the meaning to his brand, Every Day Better, how he met Shawn Ray, and how people can adapt during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. There's a lot of people scared and feeling negative during this time, so we hope this episode can uplift your spirits. Thank you to Eric for allowing me to interview him...2020-05-141h 01
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #25 - Rap Goddess w/ Jehzan ExclusiveToday we have Jehzan Exclusive, one of the hardest working hiphop artists here in Hawaii, here on Talk Story. She has performed throughout the United States as well as the Philippines. She constantly performs and creates content daily. She also teaches and inspires children to be better versions of themselves, and she has her own podcast on OTD Hip Hop. She is currently building her brand and her new label, SKYLEX NATION. Jehzan is here to talk about her many endeavors, and to spit some bars here on today's episode. Check her out on IG @jehzanexclusive, @otdhiphop, and @skylexent...2020-04-1435 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #24 - Finding the Right Home w/ Doug WardOn today's episode, we have Doug Ward on the show. Doug is a young entrepreneur that engages in many different businesses avenues such as in real estate, insurance annuities, and much more! He has a lot of different ideas and is constantly looking for more opportunities for him to make residual income. Doug is literally the epitome of a "go-getter," and he wants to share his heart about how pursuing different avenues can benefit people in the long-run. Also, we discuss a little bit about the mindset of what goes into listing a house from a professional standpoint. You'll...2020-04-1423 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #16 - My First Time Doing Bikram Yoga w/ Samantha LockwoodNew podcast episode featuring Samantha Lockwood! Samantha has many talents including being a certified Bikram Hot Yoga Instructor, owning her jewelry line called Fleurings, modeling, and being an actress starring in Hawaii Five-0 and Shoot The Hero. Did I mention she's the daughter of 2001: A Space Odyssey actor, Gary Lockwood?! Find out more about Samantha and her story in this episode. Thank you Sam for allowing me to interview you and share your story with others across the world! I'm excited to see what's in store for you! Thank you to Sky Bruno for helping me film this episode...2020-02-0848 min
Kampai Sugai PodcastTSP #23 - It's Time to Level Up w/ Zac SweatToday I have my good friend, Zac Sweat, here on the show. Zac is a professional wellness coach, podcaster, motivational speaker, and writer. We had an amazing conversation about fighting depression, strengthening your mind, and making positive changes in your life that will propel you forward. We hope that this episode will encourage you, motivate you, and inspire you to level up your lifestyle. The best part about it, you can level up your lifestyle RIGHT THIS SECOND! For more information on Zac check out his IG @zacsweat_wellnesscoach. All his information will be linked in his bio as...2020-01-281h 01