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This week ATBpod welcomes Jaren Chun. Jarren is one of Hawaii’s top skin divers as well as the head of the COVID testing team for Disney productions in Hawai’i.   
On this episode Thaddeus and Jaren talk about Jaren’s recent weeding, the trials and tribulations of COVID testing for a Hawai’i based Disney TV show, and being an RN in the ER during the pandemic.  They also talk about Jarens love for diving, cooking fish straight from the sea, as well as how diving has taken him around the world. Lastly Jaren shares some of his craziest experiences working in the ER, as well as diving. 

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This week ATBpod welcomes one of Hawaii’s top up and coming professional MMA stars,Joe “Game” Bird.   Joe has been in the Hawai’i MMA scene for some time now, and has hopes and dreams of one day being in the UFC.  On this episode Joe and Thaddeus talk about what led Joe into fighting, growing up in Kailua, and teaching MMA for Hawaii Elite MMA gym.  Lastly Joe explains who inspires him as well as who his top favorite MMA fighters are.  

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This week ATBpod welcomes one of Hawaii's most renowned Djs- Jimmy Taco.  Jimmy has been a resident Dj for multiple Hawai’i radio stations and was featured in Hawai’i clubs for over 2 decades.  
On this episode Jimmy and Thaddeus talk about how Jimmy got his start in becoming a dj,
playing at UH dorm parties, and his love and passion for music. They talk story about the local club scene- the past, present, and future, as well as different venues he was blessed to play at.   Lastly Jimmy shares with us a crazy story that he experienced from the Dj booth. 

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This week ATBpod welcomes local gamer, streamer, and content creator Keanu Bruhn-Nakihei (gamer tag- legacynpromise). 
On this episode Keanu and Thaddeus go back to nostalgia days and  talk about how he got started in video games, playing video games in the local Kaneohe arcades, and some favorite childhood stories about video game characters.  They also talk about old school gaming consoles and their favorite video games of all time. 

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This week ATBpod welcomes one of Hawaii's funniest locals- Tumua Tunei.  Tumua is one of Hawaii's  rising comedy stars, who has been selling out comedy shows all over the island. Recently his content has been a top hit among  social media.  On this episode Thaddeus and Tumua talk about his start into comedy, and his time spent as a student and football player for the University of Hawai'i.  They also talk about how COVID-19 inspired Tumua to create hilarious videos for social media, which have taken Hawai'i by storm.  

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This weeks ATBpod took a twist, instead of the usual set-up, we welcomed back returning guest Dj Hapa Boy (Taylor Tadani). Through social media we both asked the public to submit questions for both Hapa and Thaddeus to answer.  There were more questions than we expected, ranging from our personal life, to our work lives, to even our friendship. Taylor and Thaddeus had  a lot of fun replying to as many questions as possible.   We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. 

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This week  ATBpod welcomes local radio morning personality Brandi Machado.  Brandi is currently one the morning show hosts for Island 98.5. On this episode Thaddeus and Brandi talk about how she got started in radio,
her  las Vegas  trip as a “ wild wahine “, and also her early morning show.    The two also talk about her personal life, including  her love for diving, her interior design business, and how she hopes to inspire people in the future.

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In order to celebrate 420, this week's ATBpod episode will welcome a special 420 guest-  local dispensary BUDtender, bboy, and promoter Donny Almarza. Donny  is currently working at a local medical marijuana dispensary, from this experience he has learned a good amount of knowledge of the industry and its product. In this episode Thaddeus and Donny talk about the myths and reality of marijuana and the cannabis industry.  Donny also answers a bunch of questions sent in by you- our listeners!  The two also talk about the goals and future of the cannabis industry in the state as well on the federal level.  Lastly they touch upon Donnys life as a bboy and promoter.

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