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This week on ATBpod.com Thaddeus has a chat session with local podcaster and owner of Tj's Country Kitchen, Tj Roberts.  Together they chat about how Tj changed his life during the pandemic, becoming a better person and living a healthier lifestyle.  Tj also explains how he started Tj's country kitchen a local soul comfort food brand as well as his podcast, On the Corner of Tj and Hooker.  Lastly the two talk about being a father of daughters who are recently becoming pre teen.  

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This week ATBpod.com welcomes UFC middleweight, local boy Punahele Soriano.  On this episode Puna talks to Thaddeus about growing up in the North Shore, wrestling in the mainland, and how he got started in MMA.  The two also talk about his first amateur MMA fight, relocating for his training, and getting signed to the UFC.   Puna tells us about his team and where he trains.  Lastly he shares which fighter he would like to meet.   

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This week ATBpod welcomes back  Defend Hawaii's Chris Meheula for a one on one question and answer session.  Through social media we asked the public to submit questions for both Chris and I to answer.  We got a bunch of crazy questions ranging from our personal life, as well as our experiences from their friendship and working together.   Recording this was a lot of and  we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we had recording it.  

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Welcome back to another episode of atbpod.com,  on this episode we welcome experience creator and CEO of DaydreamEX Bryan Lee.  On this podcast Bryan talks to Thaddeus about his start in the nightlife/promoter industry here in Hawaii under Hanson of Level H.  He explains how he later took a chance and moved to Vegas and became one of the most successful promoter in one of the biggest party cities in the world.  Lastly the two talk about how Bryan left promoting to start his own experience company Daydream, and tells us a crazy story from a event in Vegas.  

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This week ATBpod.com welcomes world renouned Chef and Tv personality Sam Choy.   On this episode Chef Sam Choy talks to Thaddeus about his humble beginnings, growing up in Laie, and the impact his parents had early on in his life and career.   Chef Sam Choy also talks about his time on the Food Network shows Chopped and Iron Chef.  Lastly the two talk about how Sam became "The Godfather of Poke" and the celebrities he is met and cooked for.    

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This week ATBpod.com welcomes one of Hawai'i's iconic nightlife industry promoters- Rick Rock of Rick Rock Productions.  On this episode Thaddeus and Rick talk about the how Rick moved from the Bay Area to Hawai'i, and how he got his start in island nightlife promotions.  The two also talk about a few different events and clubs Rick promoted at as well as the status of nightlife in Hawai'i currently.  Lastly Rick explains a few of his craziest and experiences at his events.  

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On this episode ATBpod.com welcomes Colby Hirano co owner of one of our sponsors Hawaii candy factory.  On this episode Colby and Thaddeus talk about how Colby is a OBJ fan and is excited for the Super bowl, how  the pandemic spawned their candy company start up with a bunch of friends.  The two also talk about how his company is expanding as well as what the goals and future are for Hawaii Candy Factory.  Lastly they talk about the different flavors and concoctions HCF is coming out with and what are their all time favorite candies are.  Hawaiicandyfactory.com

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On this episode  ATBpod.com  welcomes former (Miss Hawaii USA)  Julie Chu.  On this episode Thaddeus and Julie talk about competing in pageants state wide and nationally, teaching elmentry, and writing her very own children book.  They also talk about how Julie left teaching to pursue working in the jewelry industry as well as real estate and how it has taken her on a new career path.  Lastly the two talk about what preconceived notions people have about Julie before they meet her and how she has been using her platform to create awareness and prevention of Dating violence thru educational programs.  wsohawaii.org

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On our first episode of the new year, ATBpod.com welcomes local comedian James Mane.  On this episode James and Thaddeus talk about James’s career as a coach for a local high school football team, and the experiences he has had having his daughter on the team as a place kicker.  The two also talk about how he got started in comedy, how he became a comedian, and the future of comedy here in Hawai'i for himself, and for other local comedians.  Lastly James shares how he was on an Adult Swim TV show, opening up for Dave Chappelle in Maui, and his favorite comedy specials of all time.