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  • Omega (episode 37)

    Our last (?) episode of Hapa Happy Hour. We discuss how we began this podcast, what we're doing now, and what we hope for. Rena has accomplished a new degree, Lisa has continued success with "Alien Citizen" on DVD, and Hiwa tells of her travel to Scotland- "cold Hawaii". We sure do appreciate you, our audience, and always welcome your comments: [email protected]. Aloha.

    34 min
  • The Fallacy of the Mixed-race Utopia and the Women's March Revisited (episode 36)

    Hello, dear Listeners!

    We are back with a new episode! As we head into what this new year has in store for us and our country, we felt it apropos to revisit our experiences in the first historic Women's March in 2017. It was profound for me listening to this episode again, and it filled me with a new hope for 2019. I hope it does the same for you.

    We wish you a beautiful holiday filled with joy and peace for you and the ones you hold dear.

    All good things, always,

    Rena with Hiwa and Lisa xo

    29 min
  • You are not alone/this President still sucks (episode 35)

    Recorded in December 2016, we are finally publishing June 2018 (mea culpa, says Hiwa). We have also been: writing a new show (Lisa), touring the world with Alien Citizen and making the DVD (Lisa), getting a doctorate (Rena), raising children (Rena and Hiwa). We apologize for the absence.

    And we look forward to any comments or questions you may have! Please write us at [email protected].

    Mahalo, Hapa Happy Hour

    25 min
  • Hapas in Theater (episode 32)

    Tune in with Lisa, Hiwa, and Rena as we talk about Rena's dissertation on mixed-race, the history of hapas in theater, and our experiences auditioning for characters of color. We also dive into representations during the Olympics! We'd love to hear from you! Write to us at: [email protected].

    27 min
  • Re:Membering (our memories our stories), part 2 (episode 30)

    The happy Hapas are back!

    Hello, dear listeners! We hope to bring you more content and new episodes this year! We have lots to talk about including Lisa's upcoming keynote performance in Cape Town, South Africa!

    Here's the continuation of our last episode, where we discuss being in college on the Mainland, Hiwa's performance in Steel Magnolias, and the our heartfelt connections between Alaska and Hawaii. Enjoy! (Recorded in August 2013.)

    Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected]. Thank you for being a part of the Ohana!

    -Rena, Lisa, and Hiwa

    18 min
  • Writing Love on a Bottle of Water (episode 28)

    Season's Greetings!! In this episode, the ladies of Hapa Happy Hour recount various events of 2013 and weigh in on some items of note, including the responses to this year's multiethnic Cheerios commercial! Feel free to email us your thoughts at [email protected].

    As always, wishing you the happiest of holidays! See you in 2014!

    Love,

    Lisa, Hiwa, & Rena

    17 min

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a personal conversation between three hapas that investigates and celebrates the mixed race experience