Protect Pololū.  As a teacher at Kohala High School,  Loa has taken an active role in stewarding the well-being and preservation of Pololū Valley.  He dives in to the issues surrounding a proposed development surrounding the valley entrance, local and tourist access, traffic,  as well as solutions to address them.  This was a great talk story with one of my best friends about one of the most beautiful places on earth, let's go. 

Hana Hou! Nick and his wife Sarah started Hana Hou Recycling to address a growing problem in our community; the lack of avenues for people to recycle.  We discuss some of the problems  and misconceptions surrounding  recycling in Hawaii, where one can make a difference in their individual households, and some of the rigors of running a small business.  This was a lot of fun with someone who speaks my language.  Let's go. 

Let's roll.  Moku is a FIVE time jujitsu world champion and along with his wife Keala founded and run the Hawaii Jujitsu Academy in Kona.  He dives in to how he got into jujitsu, where it's taken him, and his journey to be a world champion .  He definitely has an intimidating, calculated presence, I'm glad I was across from him in an interview instead of on the mat.   

Blue Skies.  Baby, baby don't cry.  Ikaika is the keyboardist of the worldwide music powerhouse that is The Green.  We dive in to how the band was formed, representing Hawaii, and where they're headed as they drop their new album "Brand New EYES" and start touring again.  We also discuss his new side job in front of the camera on Big Island Television as the host of his own segment, "Ikaika's Kitchen."  This one was a lot of fun with my new co-worker.  Sound check.  Let's Go.  

What’s  the lesson here?  Danny is a guy's guy.  A jack of all trades, master of none...And apparently builds and races ORV's for a living when he isn't hunting, fishing, diving, surfing, or turning wrenches.  We scratch the surface of  who he is, how he is, WHEN he is....uhh, well you get the picture.   Welcome to the Boar Cave, buckle up. 

Cheee.  Kuha'o is an artist, graphic designer, cultural practitioner and the Hula equivalent of a Jedi Knight.  As a prodigal son two times over, he's involved heavily in Sig Zane Designs with his dad, and also the Edith Kanakaole Foundation and Halau O Kekuhi with his mom, Nalani.  He dives in to the responsibility and kuleana of working in family business and ushering it ever forward.  He also touches on Hawaii as a "brand" and how he finds inspiration in "telling the story" of Hawaii through his work with art and design.  This was a lot of fun with an old friend. Let's go KARAOKE! 

Brandon and Johnny are two vital cogs in the machine that is Napua.  They share invaluable insight in to what makes the official restaurant of the podcast the tour de force of flavor and ambiance that it is.  They discuss the value of creating and fostering a healthy work environment, empowering and motivating your team members, and went off the deep end on a few random topics...per usual.   If you don't already, please tune in to their "Tasting Tuesday's" show as they enthusiastically and hilariously discuss different libations that they carry at the restaurant.   This one was a blast with my favorite restaurateur and Somalian, enjoy. (if you get the joke, you get the joke).

Jimmy is the Managing Director of Hawaii Island Recovery.  After battling his own monster, he found his true calling facilitating substance abuse education, prevention, treatment, and recovery.  Originally from Rwanda, Jimmy dives in to how he strives to provide more opportunities for people on the Big Island to get the help and support they need in their time of struggle.  It also doesn't hurt that he's one of the most genuinely nice human beings on planet Earth.

HFD Roundtable #2!  Kevin and Nate are both Hilo boys, graduating from Class 41.  They dive in to what their motivations were for joining the department, a bunch of hilarious stories from recruit class and live action calls, and the bond and camaraderie that's formed as a member of the HFD.  They eventually stop talking over each other long enough to have a great conversation filled with heart, sincerity, and laughs.  This one was a lot of fun with two of my best friends. "FORTY ONE!" 

Family.  Alex is the oldest of four brothers who are all involved in running their family business, Matsuyama Market and Food Mart.  We dive in to his role in the business, and how his affinity for diving and fishing is incorporated to provide fresh caught fish at their stores.  He also hits on how vital it is to maintain cohesion, love, and support with his brothers and how important family businesses are in the community.  Let’s go.