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Ukulele Underground Podcast
by Aldrine Guerrero, Ryan Esaki
Weekly podcast featuring Aldrine Guerrero and Ryan Esaki reminiscing on their musical careers as the K-Town Heroes and other band incarnations. The good gigs, bad gigs, all will be told!
Episodes
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The Last Ukulele Underground Podcast | The UU Podcast #165
14 Years of Memories & Finding Your PeopleVideo Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-last-ukulele-underground-podcast-the-uu-podcast-165.169256/ For the last Ukulele Underground Podcast, the UU Crew are taking a walk down Memory Lane. They reminisce from when Kahai first…
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Do you even need the THUMB? | The UU Podcast #164
Kauai Festivals, Proper Standing Form & Capo Intonation TroublesVideo Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/do-you-even-need-the-thumb-the-uu-podcast-164.169140/ This Week, we're getting a recap of some of the Going-ons happening on Kauai and Oahu. Aldrine talks about the Kauai...
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Structured Practice Résumé... Remixes... REGIMENS | The UU Podcast #163
Proper Triangle Posture, String Expiration, Learning the Feel & Non-Wood UkesVideo Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/structured-practice-r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9-remixes-regimens-the-uu-podcast-163.169033/ How do you know when to move on to next lesson? How do you structure a Proper...
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Developing the "Aldrine" Persona | The UU Podcast #162
Being "Yourself" On Stage, Doubling Down on Jokes, & Reeling in the Audience Video Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/developing-the-aldrine-persona-the-uu-podcast-162.168936/ On this Week's Podcast, Aldrine is revealing how and when his On Stage Persona came to be. The guys…
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The Advice You Probably DON'T Want to HEAR | The UU Podcast #161
Classical Appreciation, The Cons of Chord Shortcuts, & Gaining the "Uncle Status"Watch the Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-advice-you-probably-dont-want-to-hear-the-uu-podcast-161.168830/ In the Style of Uncles, the UU Crew is giving some harsh truths and advice on this...
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Breaking out of the Festival Formula | The UU Podcast #160
Craig and Sarah's Ukulele Retreat, Bringing a Cultural Component & What Makes a Good FestivalVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/breaking-out-of-the-festival-formula-featuring-roo-the-uu-podcast-160.168727/ We're catching up with Friend, and UUer, Roo on Uke.…
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Sincere Apologies, Musical Storytelling & Gigging Advice | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #159
Mystery Guest, Knowing What to Fingerpick, Song Variations & Gigging in HawaiiVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/sincere-apologies-musical-storytelling-gigging-advice-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-159.168606/In a Heartfelt and Sincere tone, Aldrine has to...
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Life Lessons from Moloka`i | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #158
Joining a Community, Small Island Life, & LāhuiVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/life-lessons-from-moloka-i-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-158.168494/Aldrine and Aaron went to Moloka`i this weekend to play for the Super Bowl (Soup R' Bowl). While on…
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Writing Pure Hearted Songs | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #157
Half Step Down Tuning, Letting Songs Out, Syncing Strumming and Chord Switches Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/writing-pure-hearted-songs-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-157.168379/ This week the guys are imitating Pure Heart, and showcasing their Half…
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Want to Learn FAST? Learn like a KID | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #156
CAGE, Movable Chords, Favorite Movies & Our First Picking Songs Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/want-to-learn-fast-learn-like-a-kid-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-156.168289/ What is the CAGE Method, and is there an easier way to learn Movable Chords?...
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Easy Fixes vs Skills that Take Time | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #155
Different Types of Hand Pain, Fixes for Barre Chords, & Neapolitan Ice Cream Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/easy-fixes-vs-skills-that-take-time-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-155.168177/ What are the common problems that new players encounter which can…
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Practices ALL Chords, Uses ONE Shape 80% | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #154
8-4-2-1 Exercise, History of Tuning, Songwriting Challenge #40 & A Rare Signed CDVideo Podcast & Timestamps:https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/practices-all-chords-uses-one-shape-80-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-154.168086/Why makes a Chord Shape the "Standard"? Why are Ukulele's…
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AHA Moments that Open Uke Doors | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #153
Evolution of Europa, Aldrine's Sharingan, Hidden Ukulele Monsters, & Settings for Amps Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/aha-moments-that-open-uke-doors-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-153.167993/ Hear about the "AHA Moments", The Big Epiphanies, The...
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Recital Preparation & Tips | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #152
Choosing what Ukulele to Perform with, Budget Conscious Brands, & Best Plastic Ukuleles Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/recital-preparation-tips-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-152.167896/ The AG Academy had it's Recital over the weekend, so Aldrine gives…
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Trolling Music Nerds: Sharp 1 | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #151
Recreating Songs Quickly, Instrument Retirement, & Music Theory that Makes No Sense! Video Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/trolling-music-nerds-sharp-1-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-151.167784/ How do we go from a Sitcom Opening to Enraging Music Theory Nerds? Along the…
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The 3 Levels of Entertainers | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #150
Performers vs Entertainers, Being a Part of the Joke, Learning from Comedians & Wrestlers Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-3-levels-of-entertainers-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-150.167692/ The guys are sharing their perspectives on what makes a…
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What Matters to Musicians? | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #149
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/what-matters-to-musicians-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-149.167604/ The 4 horsemen of UU are using their GUTS to make choices. Low G or High G? Soprano or Tenor? What makes a better instrument: Materials or Construction?...
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It Happened... AGAIN! | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #148
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/it-happened-again-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-148.167492/ "Good things do happen to bad people." Something incredible happened for the second time, but before this insane anomaly is discussed, the guys are talking about...
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Jazz is the Stinky Cheese of Music! | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #147
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/%F0%9F%8E%84jazz-is-the-stinky-cheese-of-music-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-147%F0%9F%8E%81.167428/ We're all over the place on this week's podcast. Mike is back, and the guys try answering how much riffing is prepared vs...
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You DON'T Suck at IMPROV! | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #146
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/you-dont-suck-at-improv-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-146.167349/ It's only Aldrine and Kahai this week. The guys start off this different feeling podcast by explaining what people should do to prep Gift Ukuleles, so…
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The Creator of The Best Low G Strings | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #145
Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-creator-of-the-best-low-g-strings-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-145.167265/ After Raving about a Particular Set of Strings, we finally get the chance to talk to the Creator of the "Best Low G Strings", Peace. Besides...
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Ukulele Gift Guide for Kids! | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #144
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/ukulele-gift-guide-for-kids-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-144.167182/ What do you look for when you want to gift a Kid their 1st Uke? Aldrine and the guys share their do's and don'ts when buying someone their first…
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The ONE SECRET to Tremolos ⁽ᵖʳᵃᶜᵗⁱᶜᵉ⁾ | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #143
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-one-secret-to-tremolos-%E2%81%BD%E1%B5%96%CA%B3%E1%B5%83%E1%B6%9C%E1%B5%97%E2%81%B1%E1%B6%9C%E1%B5%89%E2%81%BE-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-143.167065/ Do you want the Secret to Perfect Tremolos? (It's practicing)....
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Uke Songs About 2 Guys | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #142
Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/uke-songs-about-2-guys-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-142.166960/ The UU Guys perform their songs inspired by everyone's favorite 2 Ukulele Guys. Aldrine's song is inspired by 2 Ukulele Duos; Kahai uses Chords reminiscent...
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Proper Form For Any Situation | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #141
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/proper-form-for-any-situation-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-141.166843/ The Real Magic Mike is back for another Ukulele Underground Podcast. Aldrine answers some questions from a previous podcast where viewers asked how to...
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The NEXT Generation | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #140
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-next-generation-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-140.166767/ This Week, the guys get to talk to the Next Generation of Ukulele Player, and the Son of one of the UU founders, Mason. Mason comes ready to represent with his...
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Ingredients for a Good Barre Chord | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #139
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/ingredients-for-a-good-barre-chord-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-139.166661/ This podcast starts off with the UU Crew talking about where inspiration for Songwriting can come from. The squad explains how to follow a...
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What is this Podcast Even About? | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #138
Timestamps & Video Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/what-is-this-podcast-even-about-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-138.166539/ That's the question that the UU Crew are asking about themselves, "What is this Podcast Even About?" The Podcast starts off normal enough with a...
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Stop Your Uke from Slipping | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #137
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/stop-your-uke-from-slipping-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-137.166434/ With Aaron rejoining the Podcast, it's back to being a 3 man show. The Podcast starts off with Songs that Uke Clubs should play, and "Local" songs that...
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Mid-Song Tuning & Guilty Pleasure Movies | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #136
Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/10/mid-song-tuning-guilty-pleasure-movies-tuup136/ Learn how Aldrine tunes in the Middle of the Song, and What are the Guys Guilty Pleasure Movies. It’s just Aldrine and Kahai this week. The A and K Show talk about Low G for the…
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What Makes a Good Low G Song? | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #135
Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/what-makes-a-good-low-g-song-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-135/ We’re still talking about the Low G strings from Korea, but this week, the guys are also discussing What makes a Good Low G Song, and what are the best…
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The Strings Everyone is Talking About | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #134
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/the-strings-everyone-is-talking-about-tuup134/ The Guys are back (not all of them in the office) to talk about the LA Ukulele Festival, give a demo of the Low G String Set from Korea, and explain what kind of Ukulele Basses to…
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Travel Stories & Tremolos: From Korea to Seattle | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #133
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/travel-stories-tremolos-from-korea-to-seattle-tuup133/ The UU Guys are telling stories from the road: from Korea to Seattle. Before they make the big jump across the ocean, Aldrine is talking about a smaller jump to Oahu to attend...
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Sounding "Bad" in Practice | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #132
Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/sounding-bad-in-practice-tuup132/ Mike is hosting the podcast this Week while Aldrine calls in from home. The guys discuss keeping a Practice Journal, Practice Vs Playing Time, and How it can be hard to see tangible improvements...
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The Non-Ukulele Podcast | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #131
Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/08/non-ukulele-podcast-tuup131/ In a totally normal Ukulele Underground Podcast, the UU Crew are talking about their Non-Ukulele Interests. Aldrine shares his recent Video Game Addictions, what type of Deck he plays in the One…
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Becoming our Parents | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #130
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/08/becoming-our-parents-130/ This Week the guys are talking about their Parents, and how their Parent’s taste in music is reflected in their own musical stylings and taste. But first, the UU crew is talking about Kahai’s Dad, and...
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Learning from the Kids | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #129
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/08/learning-from-the-kids-tuup129/ This week, Kyle is strumming out of the shadows, and joining the UU team to talk about reaching the next generation of Ukulele players, and what the Kids can teach us. First, Kyle is recapping his...
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Ukulele History in a Song | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #128
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/ukulele-history-in-a-song/ In this Week’s Podcast, we’re getting a History Lesson of someone who was not only influential to Ukulele, but also to Hawaii as a whole. Before we dive into History, we summon Mike to give…
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“Wearing it Like a Medal” | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #127
Video Podcast & Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/wearing-it-like-a-medal-tuup127/ This Week’s Podcast, Aldrine is opening a special present and callback to a previous podcast where he says, “I would Keep it like a Medal.” Before Aldrine gets to open his Surprise Gift, he also…
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The Most Technically Difficult Song | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #126
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/the-most-technically-difficult-song-tuup126/ What makes a song Technically Difficult? Aldrine explains what might be the most Technically Difficult song that he performs, and What is the most Technically Difficult song he has...
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Music Theory Charades | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #125
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/music-theory-charades-tuup125/ With our Favorite Guest back on the podcast, we’re challenging Mike and Aldrine to play a game of Music Theory Charades. Before the game, Mike shares what some of the best selling ukuleles and…
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Sci-Fi Uke Songs | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #124
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/sci-fi-uke-song-tuup124/ Hear 3 interpretations of a Sci-Fi Song using the Ukulele. The guys are playing their Songs for the Songwriting Challenge this week. They also discuss their ideas behind the songs, and how songs will write...
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Underrated Ukulele Bands You Should Know | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #123
Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/underrated-ukulele-bands-tuup123/ This week we ask Aldrine to shed a spotlight on Underrated Ukulele Artist/Bands that you should know. First Aldrine covers the obvious choices (Pure Heart and Ka`au Crater Boys), then he lists…
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1 Form for Strumming, Fingerpicking & Rolls | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #122
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/one-form-for-fingerpicking-strumming-rolls-tuup122/ Learn the One Form to rule them all (Strumming, Fingerpicking and Rolls). Aldrine shows the importance of the Basic Form, and how it helps with transitioning between different...
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With Love from Italy | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #121
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/with-love-from-italy-tuup121/ Aaron and Aldrine are back to talk about their trip to the Monopolele Ukulele Festival in Monopoli Italy. Good times with great uke players! The guys also discuss what music gear they travel with and...
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Favorite Videos from 16 Years of UU | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #120
Video Podcast and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/favorite-videos-from-16-years-tuup20/ In a totally normal podcast, the guys are taking turns and naming their 3 Favorite things from all of UU. See what they picked, and click on the video podcast link to check out all the things...
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Big “Band”ito Tyler | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #119
Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/big-bandito-tyler-tuup119/ In this special Pre-Recorded Podcast, we talk to Sarah Tochiki, the Music Director for both Kauai Community College and Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School. She is also the person who re-arranged songs...
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Name that Quote: Jake or Jacob Collier | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #118
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/name-the-quote-tuup118/ Content Warning: If you’re Sensitive to Mouth Sounds or Eating, you may want to stop listening after 36:15 With Kyle back on the podcast, the guys are trying a new Ukulele Challenge, Name that Quote: Jake…
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Chord Substitutions With or Without Theory | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #117
Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/chord-substitutions-tuup117/ If you find a song “Boring”, use Chord Substitutions to spice them up. Kahai Challenges Aldrine to demonstrate a couple of ways you can change a song by “Replacing” one or two chords. Aldrine starts…
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Gigging Do’s & DON’TS | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #116
Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/gigging-dos-donts-tuup116/ This week, we’re hanging out with friend of the show, Kyle Furusho, and finding out the biggest Do’s and DON’TS for Gigging Musicians and Audience Members. The Podcast starts off with a question from...
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What is Ukulele Underground Podcast about?
Weekly podcast featuring Aldrine Guerrero and Ryan Esaki reminiscing on their musical careers as the K-Town Heroes and other band incarnations. The good gigs, bad gigs, all will be told!
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Ukulele Underground Podcast is created and hosted by Aldrine Guerrero, Ryan Esaki.
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