ML Backstage

2023's been flying by fast! On the twenty eighth episode of ML Backstage,  Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) brought back Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) once again! This episode covers Holo's and Nalu's thoughts on the Mars Luna singles "Green Light" and "Communication", the photoshoots for those singles, Mars Luna's First Friday and Bottega Exchange shows in June, and so much more. This episode was supposed to cover the next Mars Luna single but since that got pushed back, it became a midyear vibe check where the boys share how the first half of the year has gone for each of them and what they hope to accomplish in the second half of the year. The episode covers:

- Holo's and Nalu's thoughts on Mars Luna's "Green Light" and "Communication" releases.

- "Green Light" and "Communication" photoshoot recap from September 2022.

- Mars Luna's First Friday and Bottega Exchange shows in June.

- Josh's, Holo's and Nalu's midyear check in.

- what the guys want to accomplish in the second half of 2023.

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Happy Juneteenth! Go Knights Go! On the twenty seventh episode of ML Backstage,  Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) went solo. Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) couldn't make it on this episode due to schedules and time zones. This episode covers the next Mars Luna single "Communication" and since the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup, we had a impromptu segment on Vegas Sports Banter! The boys discuss:

- the Vegas Golden Knights first championship and how Vegas has become a sports Mecca.

- Communication song breakdown and comparisons to Mars Luna's song "Selfish".

- the "Five Love Languages"

- examples of great communication in every day life.

- biggest communication snafus in recent memory.

- ways to improve communication in our relationships.

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Discord - @HawaiianOppa

Holokahiki Toves: 

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So you're saying there's a chance?! On the twenty sixth episode of ML Backstage and the first episode of Season 4,  Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) were able to get Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) back on the podcast. Holokahiki Toves (Holo) couldn't make it on this episode because he has to work the graveyard shift at the Atlanta Airport and he was asleep while filming this episode. This episode covers the latest Mars Luna single "Green Light". The boys discuss:

- the "Green Light" song breakdown

- TommBro's OG Version

- Green Light's Dumb & Dumber Reference

- their biggest fears in the pursuit of love

- their biggest fears in a relationship

- whether there's a difference between wanting to get to know someone and being interested in them.

- whether they're interested in someone, and if so, why they haven't done anything about it.

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Discord - @HawaiianOppa

Holokahiki Toves: 

Youtube - @holokahikitoves

Instagram - @holokahikitoves

We're living our best life now! On the twenty fifth episode of ML Backstage, Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) invited their good friend, the "Johnny Cash Of Rap", Nick Velasquez aka Roman to join them! Regular co-hosts Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) & Holokahiki Toves (Holo) were unable to make this episode due to time differences. Josh and Nick talk about their collaborations on the songs "My Best Life" and "Dirt", their relationship with Mars and the behind the scenes stories and creative processes of their history together. They discuss:

- Working on "My Best Life".

- Working on "Dirt".

- Roman's favorite songs or projects he's worked on.

- What Roman's brand "Unfiltered Music" is about.

- What do their "best lives" look like?

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We're caught up in our damn feelings again! On the twenty fourth episode of ML Backstage, the MJ episode, Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) were able to get Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) to appear for the full episode. Holokahiki Toves (Holo) couldn't make it on this episode because the episode was recorded around 11 PM EST and it was past his bedtime. This episode covers the first Mars Luna song and latest release "These Damn Feelings". The boys discuss:

- "These Damn Feelings" 2016 ukulele version breakdown

- Josh's production breakdown

- Music Video breakdown

- why this 2016 song wasn't released until 2023

- music landscape changes from 2016 to 2023

- What is emotional intelligence?

- how emotionally intelligent they are

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Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 

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Website - https://www.itsmarsluna.com

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Joshua Luna: 

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Kainalu Kamai: 

Instagram - @nalumonphotography 

Twitter - @HawaiianOppa 

Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa 

Discord - @HawaiianOppa

Holokahiki Toves: 

Youtube - @holokahikitoves

What will you do for love? On the twenty third episode of ML Backstage, the MJ episode, Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) were able to get Holokahiki Toves  (Holo) to appear on his second podcast in a row this year. Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) made it on this episode at the very end but he definitely made his presence felt. Since it is Cosmic Casanova SZN for Mars Luna, we set up a little game show format for this episode that revolves an unreleased Mars Luna song called "DO 4 LOVE". The boys discuss:

- what they look for in a partner

- what they value in a relationship

- what they love and hate about dating

- what they wish others knew about their hearts or the way they think

- whether they make decisions based on logic or their emotions

- how they impress their date's parents or friends

- what they would change about themselves

The questions came from Love To Know's "77 Exciting Game Questions" article:

https://dating.lovetoknow.com/Dating_Game_Questions

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Happy new year! On the twenty second episode of ML Backstage, we got the original Orion's Belt back again! Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) were able to bring back Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) and Holokahiki Toves (Holo) makes his long awaited return after going through a transitionary period in his life. It is the end of interlude SZN for Mars Luna, and he released his latest single "Memories" on December 30. The boys discuss:

- Josh's 2022 recap

- Nalu's 2022 recap

- Holo's 2022 recap

- the "Memories" song breakdown

- if time truly heals all wounds

- what they want to leave behind as they enter 2023.

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This episode was two months in the making. We got a special guest! On this episode of ML Backstage, Mars Luna, Joshua Luna (Josh) bring on "The Most Underrated Rapper Ever" Hector Martinez aka Manny Martinez who released his debut album "Doble Filo". Mars and Josh worked on the song "4 Letter Word" for that album. Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) could not make it on this episode due to work conflicts. Holokahiki Toves (Holo) makes a cameo appearance revealing what he's been up to the past few months. Josh and Manny discuss:

- Holo's life updates and transitions

- Manny's introduction, creative journey and his relationship with Mars Luna

- Manny's debut album "Doble Filo", its meaning and production process

- Manny's music goals and whether he's a CHH rapper or rapper who's Christian

- why Manny aspires to be the "most underrated rapper"

- collaborating on "4 Letter Word" with Josh and Mars Luna

- Manny's favorite song from his debut album

- what a fulfilled life means to them

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Ladies and gentlemen, it looks like we're riding solo again! On the nineteenth episode of ML Backstage it's just Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) for the second time, back in Vegas this time. Disclaimer: this was originally supposed to be a special guest episode but outside circumstances forced a pivot. but Holokahiki Toves (Holo), Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) missed another episode due to life transitions and scheduling issues. Josh discusses:

- the David Bowie "Moonage Daydream" documentary.

- David Bowie's iconic characters (Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Thin White Duke, Major Tom, Goblin King)

- the correlation and connection between Mars Luna & David Bowie

- David Bowie's prediction of the internet in 1999.

- What does a fulfilled life mean to you?

- What's next for Mars Luna?

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