Sean is a fellow movie and film enthusiast. After spending the better part of the last decade on the mainland in the thick of the industry he saw an oppurtunity and shift in the technological landscape, moving back to kona in the process.  He discusses the tools and tech advancements that can really help Hawaii entrepreneurs and film makers reach a worldwide audience. Quiet on the set. 

HANA HOU! Got a chance to check in with my recycling brother and get an update as to what he's up to, what we're working on together, and what we can do to improve recycling on the island.  We also reflect on the importance of having a solid team to work with, as well as family dynamics involved in small business.  A little bit of everything in this one.  Cheers. 

"Take it easy, but take it."  The man behind the official aloha shirt of the podcast stops by for a few beers and a check-in as to what he's been up to.  Four years ago we sat down for the first time and have remained good friends since.  We touch on the entrepreneurial spirit of Hawaii, the value of friendships and relationships in Hawaii, and we officially establish a promo code sponsorship between our two establishments ... you're going to have to listen all the way through for that though.  Giddy up.

Quiet on the set! Fresh off the premier of his zombie apocalypse film Decade of the Dead at the Hawaii International Film Festival, Fairai hopped over from Oahu to talk story about his life as a filmmaker. We touch on DotD being a Hawaii-based production with a predominately local cast and crew,  he really emphasizes the need to uplift local filmmakers and film economy in Hawaii. He also indulges me with his Mount Rushmore of favorite movies which was a lot of fun because you can always tell a lot about a person by the movies they love. His recall and knowledge of the history and operation of the film industry was on full display in this one. Punch it, Chewie! 

Art. Healing. Psychedelics.  Not much else to disclose. I always have a great time talking shop with Daniel as he's one of the most genuine and artistic humans I've encountered.  We talk shop on everything surrounding the "art world" and how some trauma in his life has shaped his artistic expression in a positive and holistic way.  Let's go. 

Originally starting out in the culinary arts, Kelii tells how working in restaurants gave him his first taste of the warzone that is the kitchen and how that shaped his interests and ventures going forward.  That background helped immensely as he was able to help organize, prepare, and distribute tens of thousands of meals in the aftermath of the Lahaina wildfires.   We also literally and figuratively dove in to a bottle of 3tres Tequila as he broke down the finer details of the fastest growing spirit in the world and how he and his partner Mark Becker were able to carve out their own little piece of the industry...and let me tell you, the tequila was delicious.  Cheers. Salud. Let's go. 

Hey, neighbor! Christina is the woman behind Cookie's Clothing Company.  The fun, flirty and affordable woman's boutique  has been a staple in Hawaii for the last 15 years.  We dive in to the relentless and merciless world of retail and how shes had to constantly pivot, evolve, and straight up GRIND.  We both really let our hair down for this one and had a blast.  Let's go.

Check one two.  Evan is the front man of the unofficial official band of the podcast, Through the Roots. Fresh off their 3-show Hawaii tour I got a chance to get him in the hot seat to tell his story.  He dives in to his musical inception, growing as a musician and band, and finding an excuse to sit back and smell the roses.  This was a lot of fun with an absolute legend. Let's go. 

WILD.  Ikaika is a Veteran, husband, father of 4, but most importantly, he's a god damn TRUCK DRIVER. We go off the deep end on a plethora of topics ranging from military service, the toll it takes on you once you're out, the Hawaii food table and native gathering rights, among other issues surrounding Hawaii.  At times, this was a very impassioned and emotional episode, but the rest of the time it was an absolute riot.  Buckle up, QRF enroute. 

HE'S BACK. The hiatus is over and what better person to christen our ears for this next iteration of the pod than Brandon.  We dive off the deep end on a handful of topics all the while exchanging our hot takes and bright ideas to solve all of Hawaii's issues.  Sarcasm aside its just so great be back. Let's go.