What School You Went?

What School You Went?

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What School You Went? episodes

  • RE-LISTEN: Tattoos (with Sean McCready)

    We revisit our episode about the popularity of tattoos in Hawaiʻi with Sean McCready, owner of Tattoolicious Tattoo.

    PBS Hawaiʻi Exclusive Vignette - My Dad, Sailor Jerry

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    23 min
  • Duke Kahanamoku (with Billy Pratt)

    Billy Pratt discusses the legendary surfer and five-time Olympic medalist.

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    23 min
  • The Honolulu Strangler (with Robbie Dingeman)

    Between 1985 and 1986, the murders of five women by an unidentified serial killer struck fear in the hearts of Hawai‘i residents. Robbie Dingeman tells the story of the Honolulu Strangler. 

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    24 min
  • The Hawaiian Renaissance (with John Cruz)

    Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musician John Cruz talks about his musical influences and growing up during the Hawaiian Renaissance.

    PBS Hawaiʻi Exclusive Performances with John Cruz

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    31 min
  • Bon Dance (with Derrick Iwata)

    Derrick Iwata, Educational Programs Coordinator at Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village, talks about the popular summer cultural tradition in communities across the state as obon.

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    17 min
  • RE-LISTEN: Okazuya (with Jodi Endo Chai)

    We revisit our conversation with Jodi Endo Chai, co-author of the 2000 okazuya guide "Oh, 'Cause You Hungry!" and Executive Officer of the State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, about the classic delicatessens and the struggles these family businesses face in trying to survive.

    Sekiya, a Long-Time Local Okazuya

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    17 min
  • The Kasha of Kaimukī (with Lopaka Kapanui)

    Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui tells us about the legendary Kasha of Kaimukī and the lore surrounding the area.

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    21 min
  • Ala Moana Center (with Rodney Lee)

    Blogger Rodney Lee returns to the show to talk about the history of the largest open-air shopping center in the world.

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    18 min
  • Stolen Stuff Hawaii (with Michael Kitchens)

    Founder of Stolen Stuff Hawaii Michael Kitchens explains what motivated him to create the popular Facebook group, and how it has impacted both our community and law enforcement.

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    26 min
  • RE-LISTEN: Lava Sledding (with Pohaku Stone)

    We revisit our episode on the death-defying Hawaiian tradition of hōlua, or lava sledding with cultural practitioner and waterman Pohaku Stone.

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    16 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…