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Papamū Podcast
by Kanaeokana
The Papamū Podcast weaves the rules, language, and mental frameworks of Kōnane into wider conversations about leadership, education, identity, pilina, and aloha ʻāina. Each episode invites listeners to look beyond the board and recognize the game as a mirror of Hawaiian ways of being — keen observation, intentional movement, adaptability, patience, and strategic decision-making rooted in cultural values. Through a Hawaiian lens, this podcast shifts the narrative around indigenous gameplay, positioning Kōnane as both an ancestral innovation and a modern mindset for empowerment.
Episodes
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Moʻolelo & Moʻomeheu Kōnane
Available with Hawaiian and English subtitles on YouTube. Ma kēia pukana o ka Papamū Podcast, kamaʻilio pū ka mea hoʻokipa, ʻo Kuanoni Kaniaupio-Crozier, me kekahi loea moʻomeheu, ʻo ʻAnakala Keiki Kaʻōpua, i ka waiwai o ka “Moʻolelo & Moʻomeheu Kōnane.” Kūkākūkā lāua i ka ʻike, ka hoʻolālā, a me...
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All About the Papamū
In this episode of the Papamū Podcast, host John Kaʻohelauliʻi is joined by Kōnane researcher and advocate Kapena Baptista for a conversation entitled All About the Papamū. Together, they explore why the papamū—the board itself—is not just a playing surface, but a cultural object layered with...
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Kōnane: The Next Generation
In this episode of the Papamū Podcast, host Uncle John Kaohelaulii sits down with emerging Kōnane player Angel Ibanez to explore Kōnane: The Next Generation. Through gameplay, storytelling, and reflection, Angel shares his personal Kōnane journey—from first learning the game at school to…
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The Black Book of Kōnane
In Episode 2 of the Papamū Podcast, host Kimo Chun continues the conversation with Uncle John Kaʻohelauliʻi, focusing on The Black Book of Kōnane and the resources that support the teaching, learning, and perpetuation of Kōnane today. This episode highlights Uncle John’s journey in documenting...
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What is Kōnane?
In this inaugural episode of the Papamū Podcast, host Kimo Chun sits down with Uncle John Kaohelaulii, author of The Black Book of Kōnane, and Keiki Kaopua, cultural specialist with Kamehameha Schools, to explore the foundational question: What is Kōnane? Together, they discuss the rules of the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Papamū Podcast weaves the rules, language, and mental frameworks of Kōnane into wider conversations about leadership, education, identity, pilina, and aloha ʻāina. Each episode invites listeners to look beyond the board and recognize the game as a mirror of Hawaiian ways of being — keen observation, intentional movement, adaptability, patience, and strategic decision-making rooted in cultural values. Through a Hawaiian lens, this podcast shifts the narrative around indigenous gameplay, positioning Kōnane as both an ancestral innovation and a modern mindset for empowerment.
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Kanaeokana
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