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Whatʻs the Connection?
by Kai and Ka‘imi ‘Ike ~ Good Juju Everywhere
Come for the history mystery. Stay for the laughs. Leave with some trivia no one else knows.Two friends. Three real-life figures. One wildly unexpected connection. Each episode, one host gives bizarre clues and the other scrambles to connect the dots. Between the weird facts and side-splitting tangents, you’ll learn stuff textbooks skipped. Grab snacks, press play, and get your brain food—history never felt this fun.
Episodes
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When the Earth farts
Ep. 36: When the Earth farts… Louis-Auguste Cyparis • Johanna Beijerinck • Stanley Williams A rum-loving troublemaker. A society hostess. A scientist with a cowboy streak. This should be an interesting dinner party. 🥃 Three wildly different lives, one unexpected connection - and Kai is leaving...
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Honor Among Fools
🎙️ Ep. 34: Honor Among Fools David S. Terry • Henry Charles Moorhead Hawkey • Vicente García de Paredes What do an angry former judge with a Bowie knife, a hot-tempered Royal Marine, and a Spanish military man tangled up in money, rumors, and somebody else’s wife have in common? Ka‘imi ‘Ike and...
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Mustache Envy
Ep. 33: Mustache Envy 🥸 Jacob Halladjian • George Shishim • George Dow Three immigrants. Three magnificent mustaches. One very strange chapter of American history. 🥸 An Armenian artist, a Lebanese police chief and a Maronite merchant share an unexpected connection—but can Kai'ime uncover it...
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Leather Lit?
Ep. 32: Leather Lit 📚 Jamake Highwater • Grey Owl • Nasdijj A celebrated writer. A wilderness legend. An award-winning memoirist. Three wildly different lives. One very unexpected connection. This episode takes us through literary fame, conservation, pop culture, scandal, reinvention—and several...
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3 Men, 4 Paws
Lord Tweedmouth • Rev. John Russell • Max Von Stephanitzl Their legacies have captured our hearts and follow us around everyday. From Victorian estates and royal hunting grounds to country parishes and Imperial Germany, their stories are filled with obsession, innovation, and a surprising amount…
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Classy Broads. RESPECT!
Ep. 30: Classy Broads. RESPECT! Pearl Hart • Doris Payne • Rose Dugdale A runaway. A woman with impeccable taste. And a debutante who walked away from everything she was supposed to be. What do they have in common? In this episode, Ka‘imi ‘Ike and Kai follow a trail of bold choices, reinvention,...
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Sympathy for Broccoli & Other Questionable Beliefs
Ep. 29: Sympathy for Broccoli & Other Questionable Beliefs Helen Keller • John Chapman • Ralph Waldo Emerson What do a deaf-blind activist, a wandering folk hero, and a man who casually chatted with angels have in common? In this episode, Ka‘imi ‘Ike and Kai follow a trail where philosophy…
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You Brought… What?
Yukio Ozaki • Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi • Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan** A statesman. A sculptor. A philosopher. What do they have in common? And something very public that changed everything. In this episode, Ka‘imi ‘Ike and Kai follow a trail of oversized symbolism, awkward ceremonies, logistical...
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The Sea Wolf, The Swamp Prince & The Illegitimate Son (You're forgiven)
The Sea Wolf, The Swamp Prince & The Illegitimate Son Bernardo O’Higgins • Thomas Cochrane • Gregor Macgregor An illegitimate son raised between worlds. A naval strategist known as the Sea Wolf. And a self-declared prince who sold land in a country no one knew. In this globe-hopping episode…
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Chemotherapy, Mercury, and Booby-Smashing
Jenny Oropeza · Barbara Cooper · Patsy Matsu Mink What starts as a story about women fighting for the right to vote quickly turns into a discussion about farts in a tunnel. Yes—really. In this episode, Ka‘imi ‘Ike and Kai follow a trail that begins with determination and courage… and somehow ends...
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Risk Right? Say it 4 times fast.
Sylvester H. Roper · Horace Lawson Hunley · Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier Brilliant ideas. Terrible timing. Exceptionally bad luck. In this episode, Ka‘imi ‘Ike and Kai dive into the stories of three bold minds whose confidence ran just a little faster than reality—innovations that promised...
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Sharing is Caring. Like cut off my arm and put it on you.
Eliza Tibbets · Rudolph Gustav Hass · Frank Meyer What do a rule-breaking woman, a risk-taking postal worker, and a globe-trotting adventurer with questionable hygiene have in common? In this episode, Ka‘imi ‘Ike and Kai tumble through bold experiments, long strange journeys, and ideas that…
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Big Ole Chows and Other Dogs
Isamu Noguchi • Georgia O’Keeffe • Leon Trotsky Art icons, political power plays, and scandalous entanglements collide in this wildly unpredictable episode. Ka‘imi Ike and Kai globe-trot through modern art, radical politics, whispered rumors, and messy human relationships—taking sharp turns you...
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Watch out for Torpedos
Charles Lightoller, Julia Hansen & Theodate Pope Cold plunges, strange science, and three wildly unexpected lives—this episode escalates fast. Ka‘imi ‘Ike and Kai follow subtle clues through global adventures, dramatic pivots, and split-second moments where everything could have gone very...
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Don't Eat the Husky!
Donald Wyman · Kurt Kaiser · Doug Goodale · Aaron Ralston · Douglas Mawson What do five people, separated by time, geography, and some truly questionable luck, have in common—and more importantly, what would you do if you were in their shoes? Ka‘imi ‘Ike and Kai wander through jaw-dropping, “this...
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Just (Don't) Beat it
Connectin Sylvester Graham, James Caleb Jackson, and John Harvey Kellogg. Health food, Sanitoriums, Relilgiousity —and a whole lot of buttoned-up anxiety. This episode absolutely goes there (Fair warning, this one gets a lilttle racy). Ka‘imi Ike and Kai tease out the tangled lives of three...
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Mock Turtle Made From What?
What connects Oscar Tschirky, Caesar Cardini, and Robert Cobb? In this episode of *What’s the Connection?*, Ka‘imi ‘Ike and Kai unravel the lives of three men who moved through elite circles, high-pressure moments, and unexpected turning points — from Gilded Age New York to Prohibition-era border...
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Holy Moly! Brazen Heads & Stinky Gross Corpses
A devil-rumored French scholar, a joke-cracking WWII lifesaver, and a Renaissance writer of scandalous love letters walk into… the same episode. Ka‘imi Ike and Kai dive into centuries of chaos—dark magic accusations, brothel-running bishops, miracle tales, weird religiousity and the weirdest...
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Substantial Tarzan
What do a Hollywood jungle man, a Tuskegee Airman turned track star, and a deaf war artist with a paintbrush have in common? Ka‘imi and Kai unravel forgotten rivalries, unbelievable records, and a trail of bizarre Olympic events (including one event so messy pigeons definitely lost). Think you’ve...
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Stuff Me in A Centrifuge
A mysterious figure from Cameroon, two unlikely Moscow “stars,” and a Parisian icon with one unforgettable mission—what could possibly link them? Ka‘imi and Kai spin through Cold War rivalries, strange science, now inappropriate nicknames that didn't age well and a whirlwind of unexpected…
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Lobster on a Motorcycle Jacket
A backyard experiment, a glittering world’s fair, and a late-night idea gone rogue—three stories that seem worlds apart. From childhood curiosity to high-society ambition, Ka‘imi and Kai unravel a chain of inventions, accidents, and ambition that quietly reshaped history and altered kitchen...
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That flat cat's not mine!
Five legends, (Collyer brothers, the Bouviers, Andy Warhol) and one very flat cat. From mansions to crumbling estates to downtown lofts bustling with glitter and gossip, this episode peeks behind the velvet curtains of fame, obsession, and art gone sideways. The connection? Pack your…
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Big Heads Prevail
From slave catchers to leafcutter ants to a hockey enforcer guarding Wayne Gretzky, this episode connects worlds you’d never expect. Each fought to protect their “goods” in ways both absurd and strangely familiar—think mushrooms, muscle, and moral mayhem. By the end, you’ll see just how far...
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The Taste of Sadness
Three explorers, three wild journeys—one connection that rewrites what we think we know about discovery. From paradise islands to poison arrows and a few “wait … what?!” dinner invitations, history’s boldest voyagers sail straight into chaos. Grab your compass and your appetite, because this...
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From Now On Call Me Putzy
A drowned Greek merchant, a suave Italian charmer, and a modern AI whiz walk into history—and leave a trail of chaos behind. Spanning 2,300 years and skipping continents, their stories are bold, bizarre, and eerily connected. Buckle up, grab a snack, and follow the breadcrumbs… because the twist...
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Hold Onto Your Head
What do a not-pregnant bride, a notorious virgin mistress turned queen, and Honest Abe have in common? It’s not just a weird dinner party lineup—the real connection will give you goosebumps with stories that linger beyond the grave. From tatlle telling to mom, to harrassing Churchill, this...
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Glittering Buffaloes & Beatles
A flamboyant wrestler, a headline-making football team, and the Beatles take the stage—but what connects them will leave you wondering what just happened. From kissing a hitchhiker to sticking with your roommate and staying put backstage, each story will make you want to shout, “Heck yes!” They...
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You've Angered the Women- #slappingmeat #notslappingmeat
Dive into the wild, unexpected connections between a 1902 matchmaker, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist, and a Colombian gangland girlfriend. From brisket to back-alleys, they uncover the hilarious and chaotic power moves of these badass women, with a few slaps of meat along the way. Stick...
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Fuzzy & Fearless, Now Give me a Cuddle
They’re fuzzy, they’re fearless, and their wild adventures will have you laughing one minute and tearing up the next. From quirky habits to unbelievable acts of courage, this trio left their pawprints all over history. The connection that ties them together? You’ll have to listen until the very…
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Tabasco Teeth
What do a hot sauce heir, a Shakespeare-loving bird nerd, and an Aussie sugar man have in common? In this episode, Kai and Kai‘mi dig into three curious stories that start out sorta charming and end somewhere completely no bueno. From quirky passions to strange legacies, see if you can guess the...
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I'll have an Al Capone
History, mystery, and a splash of whiskey—this episode serves up a wild ride with gangsters, vampires & mad philosophers. Featuring Al Capone, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Bram Stoker. 🍸 From bootlegging to vampire lore, deep philosophy to bizarre medical mishaps, Kai and Ka‘imi uncover the shocking...
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Game Changers
A bold rule-breaker and hostess, a sharp-eyed self-made mechanic, and a brilliant scientist. You may not know their names, but these three trailblazing women have already changed your life. From plastic houses and metal dogs, to keeping drivers arms inside, and taking photos that change the…
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I used to be an a-hole, but really I'm a king. Gandhi said so.
Accents, FaceTime calls, and a very unexpected role-play session? Three wildly entertaining stories. A series of laughs, revelations – featuring a globe-hopping pilot, a bizarre Hollywood run-in, and one girl’s spiritual moment with Gandhi.. But somehow… it all connects. This episode dives...
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Call me Bat Girl
Three unbelievable true stories, one wild connection—can you guess it? From a WWII soldier’s impossible moment of truth, to a flight attendant’s unusual appreciation for her beverage cart, to a scientist’s detour into Amazon legend—the twists will leave you stunned. Stay with us until the very…
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Don't mess with a military man.
Three fearless warriors. Three unbelievable stories. You won’t believe what’s under their uniform. From a British soldier who refused to quit, to a globe-trotting fighter who took on brutal battles, to an American Revolution hero with a game-changing secret—these tales are as wild as they are…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Come for the history mystery. Stay for the laughs. Leave with some trivia no one else knows.Two friends. Three real-life figures. One wildly unexpected connection. Each episode, one host gives bizarre clues and the other scrambles to connect the dots. Between the weird facts and side-splitting tangents, you’ll learn stuff textbooks skipped. Grab snacks, press play, and get your brain food—history never felt this fun.
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Kai and Ka‘imi ‘Ike ~ Good Juju Everywhere
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Come for the history mystery. Stay for the laughs. Leave with some trivia no one else knows.Two friends. Three real-life figures. One wildly unexpected connection. Each episode, one host gives bizarre clues and the other scrambles to connect the dots. Between the weird facts and side-splitting...
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