The HIgher State Podcast

Episodes

1. 42

   John Veneri

   Today I have the privlege of sitting down and talking with one Hawaii's foremost personalities, KHON's own John Veneri. We sit and talk about life, football and every thing in between. We hear about what it was like growing up in his household. What playing for a Hawaii Football legend and icon…

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   Nov 7, 2020

   33m
2. 41

   Everything That Rises Must Converge

   This episode we take it to nature to sit down and have a talk with Kealoha Pilares. We talk about his life growing up. When he realized he was excelling at football. Playing during the most exciting time during Hawaii Football history. What it was like being drafted and everything under the sun....

   Sep 7, 2020

   39m
3. 40

   Aloha Flight 243

   This episode we get to talk with Clyde Fujimoto, one of the survivors of Aloha Airlines flight 243. The ill fated flight that experienced an explosive decompression and lost one of it's crew members yet miraculously landed without minimal injury to the passengers and crew. "Papa Clyde" recounts…

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   Aug 26, 2020

   31m
4. 39

   Rose From the Concrete

   Local recording artist, Drew Singer stops by to share with us a deep, inside look at what makes him who he is. We talk about his early years and some of the trials and tribulations of growing up in the foster system. We go on to hear about what or how he got started in singing and what some of…

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   Jul 28, 2020

   36m
5. 38

   Amazing

   We sit down with local musician and amazing vocalist, Mike Tulba. We find out more and more about his upbringing, inspirations and beginnings in music. He actually opens with a song off of his new album, Here I Am, called "My Girl". We talk about his first self titled album and he gives us a live...

   Jul 23, 2020

   53m
6. 37

   Grass Roots

   Today we talk with Keneke "The Great" and get some amazing insight to his origin story. From some of his early passions (which weren't necessarily comedy) to how he got his name, we go deep. And then we lighten it up and find out a few less serious things. Either way, as always with this guy...

   Jul 11, 2020

   59m
7. 36

   Where You From?

   Today's guest is Tumua Tuinei. The once gifted football standout from Punahou has since graduated with skills in comedy. We talk about some of his current successes, what he might have in store for the immediate future, some of his inspirations in comedy and much more. We also touch on him as a...

   Jul 8, 2020

   52m
8. 35

   Black Lives Matter

   Since my son will be at the protest in Hawaii on Saturday, I brought him on the show for the first time to share with us his feelings on the state of the America today. We go over George Floyd, the NFL, Drew Brees, HPD and all other topics that are relevant to the Black Lives Matter movement.

   Jun 7, 2020

   55m
9. 34

   Amharic for King

   We have the pleasure of talking with Negus Webster Chan, former University of Hawaii standout and NBA G-League champion. We go over current events and if this kind of craziness happens in his home country of Canada. What was his basketball journey like? Who knew Rick Pitino was in this story? We...

   May 30, 2020

   42m
10. 33

    The Intersection

    For this "Who Is It Wednesday" we talk story with Malia Sanders, the Office Manager and Assistant to the Executive Director of Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association. We go deep on Hawaiian values, what her definition of "Aloha" is, what will happen to the honi after this pandemic and so many...

    May 21, 2020

    34m
11. 32

    Follow Your Heart

    On this “Who Is It Wednesday” with the HIgher State Podcast, we talk with Tiffany Kato. The beautiful, young lady whose latest efforts raised money for a program called “Feeding Hero’s”. An initiative to engage small businesses to prepare meals for hospital workers that are fighting the Corona...

    May 15, 2020

    31m
12. 31

    The Last Made Basket 9

    Going solo for this LMB, wanting to first, wish a Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there, including my own and my beautiful wife! You make our world the beautiful place that it is. As far as topics, we talk about some of the efforts that a few regular people do in order to make a greater...

    May 10, 2020

    31m
13. 30

    You've Got A Friend In Me

    *Excuse the echo: Technical Difficulties*"Who Is It?" Wednesday takes us to Disneyland! We talk to Branden Valencia and JOYANNA LIN "Speical Events"! Both are cast members at the Disneyland Resort! One of them "wrapped LA" for Batman and was one of the Yo Gabba Gabba squad, the other did some…

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    May 7, 2020

    52m
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    Last Made Basket 8

    On this Friday episode, we take a look at boxing great Mike Tyson and how he's holding up at 53 years old? After that we talk about the ESPN docuseries "The Last Dance" that follows Micahel Jordan and the '97-'98 Bulls which leads us straight in to a tirade about Isaiah Thomas and the 80's Bad…

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    May 2, 2020

    35m
15. 28

    Picture This!

    For our Wednesday "Who Is It?" segment, we interview Tim Saquing who is very much like a Clark Kent scenario. Why do I say that? Becasue although Tim is a Front Desk Cast Member at the Aulani by day, by night (and some weekends) Tim has shot pictures on some of the biggest movie sets and concert...

    Apr 30, 2020

    31m
16. 27

    Last Made Basket 7

    Quality and quantity. For this extended 45 minute episode, we give our reveiw of the top 5 picks in the 2020 NFL draft and any surprises. After that we reveiw the first to episodes of the ESPN documentary "The Last Dance". The docuseries that follows the '97-'98 Chicago Bulls as they close out...

    Apr 24, 2020

    45m
17. 26

    It's Who You Know!

    We invite Matthew Ching to the show to share with us his thoughts and feelings about having a former peer from high school on the Tiger King. Does he think Carol Baskin killed her husband? Does Scott? What would he ask this former peer? After we pick his brain on that, we discuss Gronk coming out...

    Apr 23, 2020

    39m
18. 25

    The Silver Episode

    The potential #1 overall pick of the 2021 NBA draft, Jalen Green chucks deuces to college basketball and goes for the cash. What's this mean for the NCAA? For the first time in my life, I'm waiting for "The Last Dance" and ESPN drops a five minute teaser. What are we looking forward to in this 10...

    Apr 18, 2020

    35m
19. 24

    Wayward Sun

    We catch up with what's goin on in NY from Scott. Speaking of NY, who's winning in a hit for hit IG Live battle: Ja Rule or 50 Cent? We may get the chance to see that soon enough. Did the 49ers flat ending to the Super Bowl actually save the city from a COVID disaster? Fantasy Football cash cow,...

    Apr 16, 2020

    34m
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    Last Made Basket 6

    Scott and I talk about the Do's and Don'ts of mask wearing. SNL going remote! CJ2K starting to sound like AH81. Kaep was Jet-setting but he really wasn't. 4 NBA PG's worth discussing. And Scott's Cinema picks! You're gonna love this episode of the HIgher State podcast!

    Apr 10, 2020

    32m
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    Slow And Steady

    We check back in with Scott to see what it's looking like in NY because it seems like things are more serious there than I thought (and it is!). We turn our attention to the NFL where the Falcons have released thier new get-ups, and they've also gone on to release the NFL All-Decade team. We…

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    Apr 8, 2020

    32m
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    Mr & Mrs Smith

    Since the Scott is playing the Call of Duty Beta and my wife is home, we bother her to come on and talk. She spills the beans on what it's been like being home and away from work. Some helpful tips for parents who are home with their families. We talk what she's been watching (*cough* Joe…

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    Apr 2, 2020

    31m
23. 20

    The Barry Sanders

    With this being episode #20 for us we stretch it out and do 45 minutes. Shelter In Place/Shelter From Home in in full effect (or at least it's supposed to be) we talk about what it's like here and in NY. We move on the the NFL Draft and the top 10 Mock Picks. We go on to a quick convo of Shaqs…

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    Mar 28, 2020

    44m
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    Last Made Basket 5

    We talk about the straw that thrust the US in to the current lockdown mode that we're in: Rudy Gobert and the Jazz. We elaborate on the rest of the NBA cases as more have since popped up. We change gears and talk about what we plan to or are currently binge watching on our streaming services. We...

    Mar 21, 2020

    31m
25. 18

    Shelter In Place

    We get Scott back from his trip *wide eyed emoji* and he tells us what the tempertaure is like in San Fran and New York. We decide to indulge in some escapism and talk about NFL Free Agency and trade market. Open up with Hawaiis Deforest Buckner and Marcus Mariota and their new desitinations.…

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    Mar 19, 2020

    44m
26. 17

    Hold Your Breath

    We go off script and just talk about the gravity of it all. The Corona virus has taken over and now it's time to talk about what's going on. It's been ignored for too long. But NCAA Colleges have shut down, NBA is out, XFL is out. Our entire way of life is having to be re-examined and so we take…

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    Mar 13, 2020

    30m
27. 16

    Last Made Basket 4

    Why do we have to talk about Lavar Ball? Because we're tired of talking Corona Virus. Spike Lee gets Knicksed from the Garden. Steph came back. TB12 for JG10 for the 49? Have you seen the Invisible Man? What you in to this weekend?

    Mar 6, 2020

    32m
28. 15

    Find Your Beach

    The duo is back and It's Corona time! Wait, what? They're serving Coronas at NBA games now? Zion still looking like a MonStar. Even more so now, possibly rookie of the year. Lebron vs Giannis for MVP. Lebron vs MJ for approach to the game. And the similarity between the Hoston Astros and Bill...

    Mar 4, 2020

    31m
29. 14

    That Time Again

    We talk NFL Combine. NBA is finally starting to heat up, so we show some love there. Steven Segal is still alive? Mulan not testing so hot in China. And Happy Pokemon day! Wait, what?

    Feb 28, 2020

    31m
30. 13

    Who's The Boss?

    We have the pleasure of having both mine and Scotts wives on to join us. We talk a little bit of NBA All-Star, we play "Who Does He Play For?", Dwyane Wade and his reasons for trending on social media, marriage, the two weddings in the last 5 days and whatever else we can squeeze in. And Scott...

    Feb 21, 2020

    35m
31. 12

    The Guy Show

    What happens when you put me in a room with Scott, an LGBTQ cast member from the OC, a business owner with a small man complex like you wouldn't believe, a calendar boy fireman and a photographer? Magic happens, that's what. Check out this episode that'll blow you away. We start with the NBA Slam...

    Feb 18, 2020

    32m
32. 11

    The Birthday Episode

    It's Scott's birthday so we find out what he did on his special day. And since he can barely contain the excitement in his voice *eye roll emoji* we move on. We talk about how the ESPN short "Saving The Tenement" struck us. We allow that to segue way in to our travels and basketball escapade in...

    Feb 10, 2020

    31m
33. 10

    The Hangover

    We explore the NBA trades that went down as we approach the trade deadline. The NBA All-Star Celebrity game sans celebrities. We recap the Super Bowl and talk about who, what or why the Niners lost. Super bowl half time show was... And what's your favorite commercials from the day? I'll give you…

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    Feb 6, 2020

    31m
34. 9

    SuperBowl Special

    We take a break from the Last Made Basket series for the NFL's BIG GAME! Buuuuuut first: We make sure we fill in your All-Star reserves that were announced earlier this week. Just as interesting, who didn't BOOK a spot and how do they BEAL about getting snubbed? Let's talk sneaker head fashion…

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    Feb 2, 2020

    32m
35. 8

    Pushing Forward

    Todays episode goes a little longer because by now we've all undoubtedly heard something about Kobe, so we address that. Move on to the things that may have been overshadowed in the NBA due to the news. And trying to return to normalcy by remembering that the Super Bowl is coming up this weekend.

    Jan 29, 2020

    34m
36. 7

    Last Made Basket 3

    Now that football is winding down, we ramp up on NBA. Especially because All-Star starters were announced yesterday. Did one of your faves make it or are they still a maybe? We go over Zion Williamsons debut. And where do Hawaii people like to travel? Listen in and find out on this edition of the...

    Jan 24, 2020

    33m
37. 6

    A New Day

    Bad Boys for Life AGAIN?? Last time, I promise. Kind of. Antonio Brown needs to just sit down. Delonte West sighting puts mental health awareness front and center. Lakers getting handled by the Celtics: Cause for pause? Trade Rumors. And the University of Hawaii does it for the Graham.

    Jan 22, 2020

    30m
38. 5

    Last Made Basket 2

    This episode we miss Scott, but join the Rise of the Resistance crowd. Taika! Taika! Taika! The creator and "The Child". The PHX Suns finally gets a ray of hope from Ayton. NFL results from last week and picks for this week!

    Jan 17, 2020

    30m
39. 4

    The Change Up

    In todays episode we try some music (we apologize for the technical difficulties. we'll get the hang of it soon enough). We lead off with entertainment. As promised, we go over the things that get us excited about Bad Boys 3. Some how we talk about "Like A Boss". We go over Morbius, in the new...

    Jan 15, 2020

    31m
40. 3

    Last Made Basket 1

    We end the week by talking about the NBA: Lakers looking to deal Kuzma, Cleveland coach conundrum, Where is Kyrie. The NFL: Playoff Picture and PICKS. And Entertainment: Baby Yoda's name is Frank? Beta Ray Bill anyone? Birds of Prey take flight.

    Jan 10, 2020

    32m
41. 2

    Off & Running

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    Jan 8, 2020

    30m
42. 1

    The Jump Off

    Jan 3, 2020

    29m