In Episode 2 of the Papamū Podcast, host Kimo Chun continues the conversation with Uncle John Kaʻohelauliʻi, focusing on The Black Book of Kōnane and the resources that support the teaching, learning, and perpetuation of Kōnane today.

This episode highlights Uncle John’s journey in documenting Kōnane knowledge, the importance of preserving ʻike kūpuna, and how accessible resources—such as Papa Mū, standardized rules, and online materials—can help educators, ʻohana, and communities sustain Kōnane as a living practice. Listeners gain deeper insight into the manaʻo behind the book, the stories it carries, and the hopes for how these resources will support future generations of players.

Host name and Title:

Kimo Chun – Host, Papamū Podcast  Strategy Consultant

Guest(s) Name and Title:

Uncle John Kaohelaulii – Author, The Black Book of Kōnane; Kōnane Expert

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Podcast Planning Team: Leimaile Barret, Kimo Chun, John Kaohelaulii, Keiki Kaopua, Kaipo Kī`aha, Tina Kinimaka, Tevairangi Lopez, Leinani Makekau-Whitaker

Podcast Production: Leimaile Barret, James Hall, Kaipo Kī`aha
Logo Development: Kaipo Kī`aha
Mahalo to our cultural practitioners who keep Kōnane connected to moʻolelo, values, and ʻŌiwi leadership pathways.

Episode Focus Areas:

• The Black Book of Kōnane – purpose, development, and legacy

• Uncle John’s moʻolelo and personal journey with Kōnane

• Online resources (Papa Mū, rules, start-a-club templates)

• Hopes for sustaining Kōnane across generations and regions
  

Resources for Listeners:

• The Black Book of Kōnane

• Online resources (Papa Mū, rules, start-a-club templates)

In this inaugural episode of the Papamū Podcast, host Kimo Chun sits down with Uncle John Kaohelaulii, author of The Black Book of Kōnane, and Keiki Kaopua, cultural specialist with Kamehameha Schools, to explore the foundational question: What is Kōnane?

Together, they discuss the rules of the game, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi vocabulary used in gameplay, key strategies, and historical moʻolelo that anchor Kōnane in Hawaiian culture. This episode also highlights online resources for learners and the collective hopes for revitalizing Kōnane across schools, families, and communities.

Host:

• Kimo Chun – Host, Papamū Podcast Strategy Consultant

Guests:

• Uncle John Kaohelaulii – Author, The Black Book of Kōnane; Kōnane Expert

• Keiki Kaopua – Cultural Specialist, Kamehameha Schools

Credits

Podcast Planning Team: Leimaile Barret, Kimo Chun, John Kaohelaulii, Keiki Kaopua, Kaipo Kī`aha, Tina Kinimaka, Tevairangi Lopez, Leinani Makekau-Whitaker

Podcast Production: Leimaile Barret, James Hall, Kaipo Kī`aha

Logo Development: Kaipo Kī`aha

Mahalo to our cultural practitioners who keep Kōnane connected to moʻolelo, values, and ʻŌiwi leadership pathways.

Additional Episode Information:

• Rules of Kōnane

• Glossary of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kōnane Terminology

• Strategies & gameplay mindset

• Historical references and moʻolelo (e.g., Lonoikamakahiki)

• Online resources (Papa Mū, rules, start-a-club templates)

• Hopes for the future of Kōnane as a cultural and educational practice