What School You Went?

What School You Went?

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What School You Went? episodes

  • Menehune Fishpond (with Lopaka Kapanui)

    Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui tells the tale of two brothers and their unforgettable encounter one night at the legendary Menehune Fishpond on Kauaʻi.

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    21 min
  • The Ghost in the Downtown Post Office (with Lopaka Kapanui)

    At the post office in downtown Honolulu, a former postal worker from the 1920s may still be on the clock… master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui explains.

    Lopaka Kapanui's Ghost Tour

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    17 min
  • Why is Wilson Tunnel Haunted? (with Lopaka Kapanui)

    There have been multiple accounts of strange happenings in the Wilson Tunnel since its opening in 1958, but what could be the cause? Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui explains.

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    15 min
  • RE-LISTEN: ʻOpihi (with Lanai Tabura)

    We revisit our conversation with Lanai Tabura about the dangerous art of picking ʻopihi, and how the “Hawaiian gold” is getting harder to find.

    How UH-Mānoa is Working to Restore ʻOpihi

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    19 min
  • Black Sand Beaches (with Alan Carpenter)

    They’ve intrigued travelers from around the world with their beauty and mystery. We learn more about black sand beaches from archaeologist Alan Carpenter of the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources.

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    30 min
  • Roller Skating (with Richard Pentecost)

    Roller skating is back – but did it ever truly go away? Richard Pentecost of Kapolei Inline Hockey Arenas talks about how teenagers are leading the resurgence of the nostalgic pastime.

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    20 min
  • Teen Suicide (with Dr. Mestisa Gass)

    Teen suicide numbers are increasing in Hawaiʻi. It's a difficult topic to talk about, but Dr. Mestisa Gass from Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi explains the importance of having the conversation, and how to identify cries for help.

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    20 min
  • Little League World Champions (with Gerald Oda)

    Ahead of the parade celebrating our Little League World Series champions, team manager Gerald Oda talks about Hawaiʻi's triumphant return to South Williamsport, and tells you why today's gonna be a great day.

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    24 min
  • Hawaiʻi's Foodie Scene (with Mari Taketa)

    The foodie scene in Hawaiʻi is ever popular, and always growing. Mari Taketa from Frolic explains why.

    From Music to Mac-n-Cheese

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    28 min

About What School You Went?

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A PBS Hawai‘i podcast that explores Hawaiʻi's local cultures, communities and relationships – that help shape our identity. PBS Hawaiʻi President and CEO Ron Mizutani hosts a weekly conversation with…