Hawaii's Maleko and Flash Show

Meet the minds behind the madness. Hawaii's hottest donut shop has expanded to Kahala. We talk with bartenders turned batter boys Brion and Nicholas about their bold move into the donut space. We're LIVE from Purvé on MalekoandFlash.com

Councilmember Andria Tupola - Giving Hawaii Hope talks with Maleko and Flashee Flash about an upcoming event poised to help empower young women. Plus, the push to reactivate youth sports and is another run for governor coming in 2022? We discuss over cocktails at Square Barrels this Wednesday.

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Hawaii coach and former NFL player Rich Miano joins the Maleko and Flash Show recorded LIVE from the Club House at Aloha Stadium.

Ex-Interim head coach of the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors, Miano, is synonymous with Hawaii football. Now the Executive Director of the Hula Bowl, Director of Football for the Polynesian Bowl and partner with the Aloha, Polynesian, and Ohana Classics, and runs the GPA Football Academy Polynesian Showcase. We’ll talk about his storied history in Hawaii football from high above the world-famous Aloha Stadium.

Pro Surfer Makua Rothman joins us for cocktails and conversation at Shorefyre Fresh Grill and Bar at the Waikiki International Market Place. Rothman recently dropped in on a monster wave at Jaws (estimated at 100 feet -- the biggest wave ever ridden in Hawaii). He brings bagels from his popup shop Banzai Bagels and Makua Rothman is a musician too, and we're hoping he'll drop some new tunes on us today.

Today's interview is streamed LIVE from inside the seat of Hawaii's government at the Hawaii State Capitol, and in the Lt. Governor's Office. Lieutenant Governor Josh Green gives us a progress report on Hawaii's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. We'll also ask what the discovery of new COVID-19 variants in the islands means for Hawaii's economy and tourism. Subscribe on YouTube or visit www.malekoandflash.com

The concert industry has been decimated by COVID-19 but Hawaii's largest concert promoter isn't giving up. Hear from BAMP Project's Philip Pendleton about plans to reboot the island entertainment industry, and how it might soon be possible to bring back live music and shows. Hawaii's Maleko & Flash and LIVE on location in Waikiki Hawaii at Giovanni Pastrami with special guest Philip Pendleton. Bartender Marissa makes a powerful lychee martini and warms us up with a tasty Hot Toddy.  Learn more and subscribe at MalekoAndFlash.com

Cosmopolitan Goddess Cocoa Chandelier joins us from Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand. Known around the world simply as Hula’s, is not only legendary with LGBTQ+ but is also recognized for its welcoming aloha for all!  

A Universal Showqueen, Cocoa Chandelier is probably one of Hawaii's most recognizable names in drag pageantry. Cocoa joins us to talk about her transformation and performances.

We're hitting the road with Hawaii's premiere concert venue Blue Note Hawaii. 

Join us as we talk to local musicians who've crossed the pond to find international success. Our first guest today is a local singer songwriter who’s had several nominations Na Hoku Hano Hano Awards, and most recently his song “Ride” closed out the credits of the motion picture “The Ride”, starring Shane Graham, Ludacris, and Sasha Alexander. He’s been busy working on independent film projects with our friends at NMG (Nella Media Group) one of which won an Emmy. He’s writing for a new album and performing with:     

Johnny Helm.  

Our second guest Thunderstorm Artis is a local singer/songwriter from the North Shore of Oahu. He comes from a very creative family, and learned at a very young age to play piano, guitar, harp and percussion from his father Ron Artis and mother Victoria who were both Motown musicians.      He’s shared the stage with with Jack Johnson, Mick Fleetwood, Booker T.       

He recently stared in NBC’s “The Voice” which ended in a shocking upset — SPOILER alert.



Thunderstorm Artis.   

Amanda Johnson, General Manager.   

Featured Cocktails.   

Vesper Martini.   

Margarita Martini

Featured Food (Provided by Duke’s!).   

Maleko and Flash are LIVE on location in Hawaii Kai at the world famous Kona Brewing Company. 

Kiko serves up some Liquid Aloha and tasty burgers while we chat with our Musical guest Izik.  Izik discovered music at 4 when he started imitating the tone of his mother’s vacuum cleaner. He’s style is self described as what would happen if Sam Smith, Teresa Bright, Solange & Maggie Rogers re-recorded ‘Lady Marmalade’.” He’s an award-winning performer who’s toured internationally. He's well known for his flamboyant style, especially on the Hoku's red carpet & ever changing hair.