What School You Went?

What School You Went?

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What School You Went? episodes

  • RE-LISTEN: Morgan's Corner (with Stephany Sofos)

    Originally published October 6, 2021.

    There are many different versions of the story, but the chills are always the same... author, consultant and real estate diva Stephany Sofos joins Ron to talk about the legend of Morgan's Corner.

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    21 min
  • RE-LISTEN: Koko Crater Stairs of Doom (with David Nixon)

    Originally published September 29, 2021.

    For some, it's a rite of passage. For others, it's a daily morning routine. In this episode, we explore the Koko Crater Stairs with David Nixon, president of the Kokonut Koalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and rehabilitating the trail.

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    20 min
  • RE-LISTEN: Glass Beach (with Olena Heu)

    Originally published September 22, 2021.

    Award-winning journalist and TV personality Olena Heu returns to the show to talk about an unusual beach on Kauaʻi, and the effects of social media on once-hidden spots.

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    18 min
  • RE-LISTEN: The Green Lady of Wahiawā (with Lopaka Kapanui)

    Originally published September 15, 2021.

    It's a legend that has struck fear into the hearts of Central Oʻahu residents for generations. Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui joins Ron as they discuss the Green Lady of Wahiawā.

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    22 min
  • RE-LISTEN: Aunty & Uncle Status (with Mona Wood-Sword)

    Originally published September 8, 2021.

    Writer, editor and publicist Mona Wood-Sword joins Ron to examine the highs and the lows of reaching aunty & uncle status.

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    21 min
  • RE-LISTEN: Molokai Hot Bread Run (with Lanai Tabura)

    Originally published September 1, 2021.

    DJ/comedian/TV personality Lanai Tabura returns to the show to talk about Kanemitsu’s Bakery and the Molokai Hot Bread Run. (Or is it Molokaʻi?)

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

    Originally published August 25, 2021.

    Cultural practitioner and waterman Pohaku Stone joins Ron to talk about how the ocean saved him, and how he and his family are perpetuating the death-defying Hawaiian tradition of hōlua, or lava sledding.

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    16 min
  • Sashimi (with Eric Kingma)

    Sashimi is a local New Year’s custom, but how much do you know about the journey from sea to plate? Eric Kingma, Executive Director of Hawaiʻi Longline Association, explains.

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    25 min
  • Fireworks (with Augie Tulba)

    With New Year’s Eve comes the annual conversation about fireworks. Comedian and City Councilmember Augie Tulba weighs in on the divisive tradition.

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    42 min
  • Palace Saimin (with Mark Noguchi)

    Chef Mark Noguchi talks about the popular hole-in-the wall hot spot, Palace Saimin in Kalihi.

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    25 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…