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On the first show of August 2026, the guys start talking baseball and the empire that is the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is it time to start thinking about salary caps? Also, how should the other teams react to the trade deadline, including the San Francisco Giants? And then there's talk about college football and the "Save College Football" act.

On the show, Kanoa and Billy join us to talk about the recent MLB trades, discuss the best sounds of sports, and recap the first week of UH Football practice with Rich Miano.

While Gary is on vacation, Dave and Tanner take hold of the reins over the eventful weekend in the MLB. Also University of Hawaii Football General Manager Matt Chon joins the show to talk about the upcoming season.

On this Aloha Friday and the last day of July in 2026, the guys start talking about Tua Tagovailoa and his situation with the Atlanta Falcons. Then, there's discussion about the "Protect College Football" Act and NIL and how some conferences have hopped on board. Also, there's a wager between the guys, what is that all about?

With college sports on the horizon, Billy and Tanner talk about the upcoming season and how things are shaking out after the first handful of practices across UH Athletics. Tiff Wells and Brian McInnis join the show today to give their insights on the current sports events.

On this Aloha Friday, Gary discusses the trajectory of the UH Wahine's Volleyball team under Joshua Walker and staff as well as UH Football player Pofele Ashlock's injury and how it may affect the team as a whole. Also, Gary brings on Bob Nightengale to discuss the MLB and the closing deadline for the trade deadline.

On the show, Josh and "Sparky" talk about the multiple headlines around the NFL as the preseason is fast approaching as well as how the University of Hawaii teams are preparing for the season. Also, coaches Chad Peiler and Eran Ganot join the show.

Jordan Helle makes his weekly appearance with the guys. Plus, University of Hawaii libero Victoria Leyva drops in as practice begins for the Rainbow Wahine volleyball team.

ESPN Honolulu's Mark Veneri stops by to recap the storylines from Day 1 of Hawaii football fall practice.

Scott Robbs returns to fill in for Chris Hart, but Chris does make an appearance and calls in to mention the Hawaii Pacific Health and ESPN Honolulu Pickleball Open. On the main points today, it's a lot of talk on Rainbow Wahine volleyball as assistant coach Kolby Kanetake joins the show to talk about his tenure so far and how the team looks heading into the season. And the legend Dave Shoji joins the show to talk about what he sees in head coach Joshua Walker and this year's squad. Also, would a salary cap in Major League Baseball do anything and should it ever be implemented?