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UNCUT Hawaii
by UNCUT Hawaii
As filmmakers with decades of combined experience, we’ve interviewed hundreds of people from various walks of life with some of the most inspiring, life-changing, fascinating stories. But, like any filmmaker knows - what actually makes it into the final film is just the tip of the iceberg. Due to run time or brand restrictions, most of the interview gets left on the cutting room floor.From Hawai'i's top leaders to creators, entrepreneurs to change-makers, we’re on a hunt to share their inspiring and thought-provoking stories, UNCUT and in their own words.
Episodes
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BTS Episode 13: Long overdue catch-up with Kolby and Andrew
In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Kolby and Andrew catch up on life and share what they're committing to for the rest of 2024. Connect with Andrew and Kolby: www.uncuthawaii.com https://www.instagram.com/uncut_hawaii https://www.instagram.com/kolbymoser https://www.instagram.com/_andrewtran...
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Episode 83: Josiah Kekoa and Drez Delos Santos on 30 years of Ten Feet
Josiah Kekoa and Drez Delos Santos join us to talk about celebrating 30 years with the iconic band Ten Feet. In this episode we talk about how it all began, the hustle to make a name for themselves pre-social media and memorable moments over the last three decades. This episode is like a walk…
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Episode 82: Kali'a Wasson on Authenticity and Body Positivity at Hawaii Swim Show
Kaliʻa Wasson is a Native Hawaiian designer, dancer and co-founder of Hawaii Swim Show. Originally from Hilo, she danced professionally before starting her swimwear line "Leimakani Swimwear", an all-inclusive brand rooted in Hawaiian culture. She was featured in Sports Illustrated Swim and became...
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BTS Episode 12: Kala'e & Kalena Returns with Multiple Nā Hoku Hanohano Awards
In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Kolby and Andrew catch up with past guests Kala'e and Kalena Parish to talk about this weekend's Nā Hoku Hanohano Awards and the many exciting concerts and projects coming up! We love this power couple! Connect with Kala'e and Kalena:...
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Episode 81: Flash Hansen on the Golden Age of Night Life in Hawai'i
Robert "Flash" Hansen is a legend in Hawaii's radio, night life and entertainment industry, currently serving as the Director of Promotions and Marketing at iHeart Radio Honolulu. He has been a vital part of our entertainment scene for many years, contributing to the growth and diversity of...
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BTS Episode 11: Why all filmmakers should shoot weddings
In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Kolby and Andrew discuss family reunions, the challenges of creating a TV docuseries and why weddings make for a great training ground for aspiring filmmakers. Connect with Andrew and Kolby: www.uncuthawaii.com https://www.instagram.com/uncut_hawaii...
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BTS Episode 10: Chef Ippy Aiona Returns to Introduce "Eating Our Roots"
In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Kolby and Andrew catch up with past guest Chef Ippy Aiona as he talks about his dream TV show that has been 11 years in the making."Eating Our Roots" with Chef Ippy Aiona premieres 7/1/24 at 7pm on K5 and streaming on www.hawaiinewsnow.com, Apple TV, Roku TV and…
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Episode 80: Brook Emanuel on the Entrepreneurial Mindset
Brook Emanuel is a prominent serial entrepreneur, investor, consultant and strategist. He has many roles in many businesses, including Founder and Principal Partner of Kai Capital Group, Co-Founder and Strategist of Hele Fitness, Founding Partner of Hawaii Golf Experience, among others. In this...
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Episode 79: Kelly Boy DeLima celebrates 40 years of Island Music
Kelly Boy DeLima is a musician and founder of the legendary band Kapena - that turned 40 years this year. Their iconic songs like "Masese", "Reggae Train", and "Never Gonna Give You Up" has been the soundtrack to generations growing up here in Hawai’i. Alongside him are his children and even his...
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Episode 78: JT Ojerio on Becoming a Self-Taught Artist and Entrepreneur
JT Ojerio is a self-taught artist also known as Aloha De Mele. Born and raised on Oahu, she was on track to become a Sports Performance Specialist but life events redirected her to becoming an artist. Today, you can find her work everywhere. You’ve mostly likely seen her iconic lei or tita bun…
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Episode 77: Sen. Brenton Awa on Bringing Country Values into Hawai'i Politics
Brenton Awa is a Hawai'i State Senator who represents District 23 on O'ahu. Born and raised in Kaʻaʻawa and a graduate of Kahuku High, Brenton had a successful career as a TV News Anchor at KITV before being elected into office in 2022. Today, he is the youngest state senator and one of only two...
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BTS Episode 09: Andrew and Kolby on Taking a Break & our Northstar
In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Kolby and Andrew talk about why we're taking a short break, Andrew's new bar and Kolby's Northstar Connect with Andrew and Kolby: www.uncuthawaii.com https://www.instagram.com/uncut_hawaii https://www.instagram.com/kolbymoser https://www.instagram.com/_andrewtran...
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Episode 76: Dillon Pakele on Carrying on His Dad's Legacy
Dillon Pakele is a Native-Hawaiian, Samoan singer/songwriter from the island of Oʻahu. He is the son of the late Kaulana Pakele, lead singer of Manaʻo Company. His original hit singles include ʻForgive Meʻ featuring Fiji, ʻNothing Nowʻ and 'In these Islands'. In this episode, we talk about how he...
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BTS Episode 08: Andrew and Kolby on New Ventures and Opening a Bar
In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Kolby and Andrew talk about the many new partnerships and ventures this year has brought... including opening a bar! Connect with Andrew and Kolby: www.uncuthawaii.com https://www.instagram.com/uncut_hawaii https://www.instagram.com/kolbymoser...
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Episode 75: Irie Love on her Return to Music & "Authentic Vibes Only"
Irie Love is a R&B and Reggae Singer Songwriter from Kailua, Hawai'i who has been called the "Queen of Island Reggae." She released her first album in 2008, has performed around the world and collaborated with some of the biggest names in music. In this episode, we talk about the reason for her 5...
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Episode 74: Breeani Kobayashi, Hilo's Most Admired Leader Runs for Mayor
Breeani Kobayashi is an entrepreneur, community leader and mama from Hilo. She is the co-owner of Keaukaha General Store and General Manager of SCP Hilo, formerly Hilo Seaside Hotel, which her grandfather built in 1956. She was named one of Hawaiʻi’s Most Admired Leaders in 2023 and selected by...
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Episode 73: Chef Jason Peel on Highest Culinary Honors & Shaping the Next Gen
Chef Jason Peel is the Executive Chef and Owner of Nami Kaze, a Modern Izakaya and Sushi Bar and has had an extensive career in Hawai'i's culinary scene, teaching at Kapi'olani Community College, working alongside chef Roy Yamaguchi and as the Executive Chef for the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival....
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Episode 72: Micah Kamohoali'i on Making History in Fashion & Sharing Ancestral Wisdom with the World
Micah Kamohoali'i is Kumu Hula, Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, Cultural Advisor and Emmy-Award Winning Filmmaker from Waimea, Hawai'i. He made history as the first Native Hawaiian designer invited to New York Fashion Week and has since been invited to the most prestigious around the world...
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Episode 71: Kekoa Carvalho | "Bad Boy Gone Clean" Makes Sobriety and Kindness Cool
"Bad Boy Gone Clean" Kekoa Carvalho aka @kekoa_pure_aloha is a motivational speaker and current Mr. Hawaii 2023. He joins us to talk about his incredible journey from alcohol and drug addition to a life of sobriety and inspiring others. We hope everyone listens to this episode and is inspired to...
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(LIVE RECORDING) Episode 70: Zak Noyle, Brad Watanabe & John Hook on Creating for Fun and Work
Top Hawai'i Creators Zak Noyle, John Hook and Brad Watanabe join us for our first live recording at PhotoCON 2024. We talk about their journeys from creating for fun to creating for work, how they navigate the tough parts of content creating and the unlikely places to find the right clients for...
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Episode 69: Justin Lee on Making a Living being a Big Island Boy
Justin Lee is a professional fisherman, hunter, Member of USA National spearfishing team, ambassador for some of the biggest outdoor brands in the world but he describes himself simply as a "Honoka'a boy". In this episode, we talk about his early memories hunting, fishing and playing in the…
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Episode 68: Kalena Parish on Growing up as Kalenaku & the Healing Power of Music
Kalena Parish (formerly DeLima) has been singing and performing since age 11, first with her dad Kelly Boy DeLima and the iconic band Kapena and now with her husband Kala'e Parish. Kalena also started the Kapena School of Music based in Kaneohe and sits on the board for the Hawai'i Songwriting...
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BTS Episode 7: Andrew's Worst Week as a Dad + Catch-up with "Howsdisguy" Zavier Cummings
In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Andrew and Kolby talk about the terrifying experience of watching your baby get sick for the first time and Kolby's best family snowtrip hack. Also, Zavier Cummings aka "Howsdisguy" joins us again to talk about getting locked out of YouTube and why iCal sucks :)...
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BTS Episode 06: Andrew and Kolby on Regrets & Raising Kids with No Trauma
In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Kolby and Andrew talk about traveling as a family, Apple Vision Pro and our regrets in life. Thanks guys for tuning in! Connect with Andrew and Kolby: www.uncuthawaii.com https://www.instagram.com/uncut_hawaii https://www.instagram.com/kolbymoser...
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Episode 67: Augie Tulba on Returning Back to Comedy
Augie T is a "living legend" - making Hawai'i laugh since the 1990's. He started his career in comedy 33 years ago and then became a member of the Honolulu City Council in 2021. Augie is also a radio personality on KPHI, "Shaka 96.7" on KDNN and on KQMQ-FM. In today’s episode, Augie talks about…
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BTS Episode 5: Public vs Private School + Catch-up with Alexis from LexBreezy Hawaii
In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Kolby tackles a tough subject: quality education in Hawaii and the divide between private and public school. Also, Alexis Akiona from Lexbreezy Hawaii joins us again to talk about being named "Entrepreneur of the Year" and her plans for 2024. Happy Monday fam!…
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Episode 66: Hi'ilani Shibata Brings Ancestral Knowledge to 2024 with Ka Mahina Project
Hiʻilani Shibata is an educator, mom and Mahina (or moon) practitioner. Born and raised in Hilo, she graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with a degree in Hawaiian Language. Today she is a culture trainer and consultant and co-founder of Ka Mahina Project where she teaches about how...
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BTS Episode 4: Slow Start to 2024 + Catch-up with Kamaka Dias
In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Kolby and Andrew talk about how 2024 is off to a slowwww start and why we don't feel bad about it. Also, Kamaka Dias from @KeepitAlohaPod joins us and talks about why we shouldn't sweat the internet haters out there. Happy Monday fam! Some episodes we referenced:...
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Episode 65: Ty Sanga on Elevating the Voices of our Kupuna and Ali'i
Ty Sanga is an Emmy Award-Winning Native Hawaiian filmmaker from Kalihi. He won an Emmy for his PBS series Family Ingredients in 2018. His short film "Stones" screened at Sundance in 2011. It was also the first Native Hawaiian film to premiere at the prestigious festival. His short film, "Hae...
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BTS Episode 3: Catch-up with the Baddest, Bretman Rock
In this episode of UNCUT BTS, the one and only Bretman Rock joins us to give us a little sneak peak into his life off screen...what he's leaving behind in 2023 and looking forward to in 2024. We also talk about a real life BTS oopsie and how we are taking it as a learning lesson! Connect with...
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Episode 64: Allison Izu Song on Finding Success through Surrendering
Allison Izu Song is a local fashion designer and the Owner/CEO/Designer at Allison Izu. She went to University of Hawaii at Manoa and New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. In 2010, she gained national attention when she was featured in Oprah Magazine. She recently celebrated 15 years in...
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BTS Episode 2: The Unsung Heroes of the Holidays + Chef Gooch Catch-up
In this episode of UNCUT BTS we talk about emerging from the holiday fog and routines that we're implementing in 2024. We also bring back Chef Mark Noguchi aka "Gooch" to talk about the epic things he's been up to, including sailing on the last leg of Hōkūleʻa's journey home. Don't forget to...
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Episode 63: Carly Kan on the Tough Side of Professional Sports
Carly Kan is a professional volleyball player from Oahu who recently became Hawai’i’s first AVP Champion. She graduated from Punahou where she earned 2013 Gatorade Player of the Year. She went on to play four years at the University of Missouri, where she was a 3x All-American and left the school...
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BTS Episode 1: Happy 2024
Happy New Year! Andrew and Kolby are introducing a brand new series UNCUT BTS. Every Monday, we will take you behind the scenes of our lives, businesses, and our UNCUT Hawaii podcast. We're excited for this new journey filled with candid conversations, the challenges of our personal and business...
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Episode 61: Kainoa Carlson on Sharing the Best News in Hawai'i
Local boy Kainoa Carlson is an Emmy-award winning journalist and co-host of HI Now Daily on Hawaii News Now. Kainoa was born and raised in Kaneohe, graduated from Punahou School in 2007. He played football at the University of Hawaii and has been working in television for over a decade. In this...
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Episode 62: Liam Moleta on going all in on Hawaiian Music
Liam Moleta is a Hawaiian Music Artist and Falsetto singer who gained a following on social media and most recently won the 21st annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest. He grew up in California singing and dancing hula before he moved home to Hawai'i to start his career. He has...
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Episode 60: Kaylee Shimizu Shines Bright on NBC's 'The Voice'
More than half way through Season 24 of "The Voice" and Hawai'i's own Kaylee Shimizu is a front-runner and fan favorite, most recently winning the three-way Knockout Round on John Legend's team. Kaylee got all four chairs to turn on the Blind Auditions, when she sang "Gold Slumbers" by The…
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Episode 59: Andrew is a dad & Kolby turns 40
It's been a couple of months but we're baaaaack!!! Kolby and Andrew catch up on all the things. Stay 'til the end for a big podcast update! Airline Sponsor: www.hawaiianair.com Drink Sponsor: www.kapenatequila.com Recording at https://www.cpb.bank/tidepools
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Season 04 *BONUS EPISODE* // Andrew has Happy Hour with Kolby's Waimea Besties
We are ending Season Four the best way we know how - HAPPY HOUR with the girls!! Three of Kolby's Waimea besties - Ashley, Moani and Tricia - join us to talk mom life, Waimea life, embarrassing stories and things people might not know about Kolby. Pour yourself a glass of wine and hang with us in...
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Season 04 Ep 12: Mathieu Williams // Teaching and Learning from Hawai'i's Future Leaders
Kaua'i-native Mathieu Williams is a teacher, leader and change-maker in the education space. He was named Hawai‘i Teacher of the Year in 2019 and 20 for the Next 20 by Hawai'i Business Magazine in 2023. He spent 11 years at Kealakehe Intermediate School as a Teach For America special education...
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Season 04 Ep 11: Kala'e Parish // Hawaiian Country Music Artist uses Music to Heal
(NOTE: we recorded this episode on 8/14/23, less than a week after devastating wildfires ripped through Maui, killing more than 100 people and destroying thousands of homes and businesses. As of 9/4/23, 58 victims have been identified and hundreds are still missing. Please consider donating to…
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Season 04 Ep 10: Pua Case // Standing with Maui & Latest on Mauna Kea
(NOTE: we recorded this episode on 8/14/23, less than a week after devastating wildfires ripped through Maui, killing more than 100 people and destroying thousands of homes and businesses. As of 8/21/23, 850 people are still missing. Please consider donating to Maui relief efforts.) Pua Case is a...
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Season 04 Ep 09: Anuhea Jenkins // Lahaina Memories & Lifting up Maui
Maui-girl Anuhea Jenkins is referred to as one of Hawai’i’s top female musical artists of all time. She has earned multiple Nā Hoku Hanohano Awards as well as the iHeart Radio Island Music Award for Female Artist of the Year in 2019. A proud advocate for mental health and education Anuhea is the...
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Season 04 Ep 08: Chris Iwamura // The Next Generation of Rainbow Drive-In
Chris Iwamura is the CEO and 3rd generation owner of Rainbow Drive-In. Rainbow Drive-In was founded in 1961 by Chris’ grandparents, Seiju and Ayako Ifuku and has served iconic local comfort food to locals and visitors worldwide. The Punahou alum continued his studies at Santa Clara University,...
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Season 04 Ep 07: 'I'ini Kahakalau // Bringing Native Hawaiian Values to the Modern World
Born and raised in Waipiʻo Valley on Hawaiʻi Island, Native Hawaiian educator and social media influencer ʻIʻinimaikalani Kealiʻikuaʻāina Kahakalau has been immersed in Hawaiian language, culture and traditions since birth. During COVID, ʻIʻini went viral with her hilarious but educational TikTok...
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Season 04 Ep 06: Paula Fuga // Hawai‘i’s Sweetheart in her Golden Era
Hawaii’s favorite soul sister, three-time Nā Hōkū HanoHano award-winning singer and songwriter Paula Fuga joins us on UNCUT Hawaii. Paula has headlined the global music circuit and performed on the stages of ABC/Good Morning America, Madison Square Garden, The Sydney Opera House Forecourt, CBS...
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Season 04 Ep 05: Justin & Tom Park // Hawai‘i’s First National James Beard Award
Justin and Tom Park - co-founders of Honolulu’s Bar Leather Apron - hold the title of having the most outstanding bar in the country. The cocktail bar won Hawaii’s first National James Beard Award earlier this summer. The award is presented to a wine bar, beer bar, cocktail bar, coffee bar, or…
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Season 04 Ep 04: Chef Ippy Aiona // Food, Family & Putting Waimea on the Culinary Map
Chef Philip "Ippy" Aiona was born and raised in Waimea on Hawai'i Island to an Italian-American mother and a Native Hawaiian father. Growing up, he spent most of his time in the kitchen; his dad had an iconic spot in Waimea called "Kamuela Deli" - a Hawaiian Plate Lunch shop and his mom had an...
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Season 04 Ep 03: Kamalani Dung // Trailblazing as Hawaii's First Pro Softball Pitcher
Xeana Kamalani Dung is a Native-Hawaiian, Puerto Rican professional softball player, model, actress and philantropist from Waianae, O’ahu. She is a gold medalist and is known as Hawaii’s first professional softball pitcher. Kama was the former starting pitcher for Fresno State and UC Berkeley and...
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Season 04 Ep 02: Mike Garcia // Island Magic Mike goes Viral
Mike Garcia aka Island Magic Mike - is a local comedian from the North Shore of Oahu. Mike first gained notoriety with his skits on TikTok and instagram and quickly gained a giant following, appeared in commercials and emcee’d many events - including Iam Tongi’s American Idol homecoming in his...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
As filmmakers with decades of combined experience, we’ve interviewed hundreds of people from various walks of life with some of the most inspiring, life-changing, fascinating stories. But, like any filmmaker knows - what actually makes it into the final film is just the tip of the iceberg. Due to run time or brand restrictions, most of the interview gets left on the cutting room floor.From Hawai'i's top leaders to creators, entrepreneurs to change-makers, we’re on a hunt to share their inspiring and thought-provoking stories, UNCUT and in their own words.
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As filmmakers with decades of combined experience, we’ve interviewed hundreds of people from various walks of life with some of the most inspiring, life-changing, fascinating stories. But, like any filmmaker knows - what actually makes it into the final film is just the tip of the iceberg. Due to...
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