All Episodes

The Real Meaning of Aloha, Identity & Hawaiian Culture | Kumu Hinaleimoana Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 241)

The Mentor Every Young Entrepreneur in Hawaiʻi Needs to Hear | Daniel Kim Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 240)

The Hawaii Queen Who Became a Global Drag Icon | Sasha Colby Keeps It Aloha in California (Ep. 239)

What's Really Happening With Aloha Stadium? | Kaloa Robinson Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 238)

Meet the Artist Taking Hawaiʻi Music to the World | 8R08 Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 237)

How Two Sisters From Hawaiʻi Built a Global Audience | Kirsten & Erika Titus Keep It Aloha (Ep. 236)

How Small Kine Things Can Make a Big Difference | Cole Mynah Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 235)

How a Hawaiʻi Kid Became an NFL Legend with the Chicago Bears | Olin Kreutz Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 234)

Raised by the Ocean, Built for Big Waves| Kai Lenny Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 233)

How Hirie Built One of Hawaiʻi's Biggest Music Careers | Hirie Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 232)

This Hawaiʻi Band Took a Break…Then Everything Changed | Wavvy Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 231)

How a North Shore Lifeguard Helped Rebuild His Community | Joey Cadiz Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 230)

Is Hawaiʻi Traffic the Worst? Are Firefighters Paid Fairly? | Pau Hana w/ Kanoe (Ep. 229)

Big Island Roots, Military Discipline, Vegas Hustle | Justin Hong Keeps It Aloha in Vegas (Ep. 228)

From the Hawaiian Islands to the Octagon | Kai Kamaka Keeps It Aloha in Las Vegas (Ep. 227)

From Next Generation to Entrepreneur: Music & Building Moani | Micah G Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 226)

Carrying Legacy Through Hula & Oli | Kekuhi & Kaumakaiwa Keali'ikanaka'ole Keep It Aloha (Ep. 225)

From Pig Farm to Hit Songs: Chardonnay’s Unlikely Rise | Chardonnay Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 224)

The Iconic Voice Behind the Original Pokémon Theme Song | Jason Paige Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 223)

Inside the Mind of a Native-Hawaiian High Seer | Kimo Kepano Keeps It Aloha in Washington (Ep. 222)

Bringing Hawaiian History to Hollywood | Paʻa Sibbett (Chief of War) Keeps It Aloha in Washington (Ep. 221)

The Artist Bringing Hawaiian History to Life | Brook & Drena Parker Keep it Aloha (Ep. 220)

Why Lewa Left High Watah | Keep it Aloha Talk Story with Lewa (Ep. 219)

From England to Hawaiian Language Educator | Kaliko Beamer-Trapp Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 218)

From ER Doctor to Governor of Hawai'i | Josh Green Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 217)

Mauna Kea, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian Identity | Kaho'okahi Kanuha Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 216)

Revitalizing the Hawaiian Language in Hawai'i | Michael Sonoda Dias Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 215)

How a Foreigner From Hawai'i Changed Sumo Forever | Konishiki Keeps It Aloha in Japan (Ep. 214)

Faith, Leadership & Empowering Women | Lisa Kai Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 213)

Building a Positive Platform From Hawaiʻi | Micah Tengan Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 212)

What Hawaiian Sovereignty Looks Like in Action | Dennis "Bumpy" Kanahele Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 211)

How a Barber in Hawaiʻi Became a Content Creator | Isaiah Kaikala Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 210)

Chasing Waves While Building Purpose | Pua DeSoto Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 209)

This NBA Champion Is Representing Culture & Community | Patty Mills Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 208)

Meet the New Face of Hawaiian Host AlohaMacs | Kanoelehua Robinson Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 207)

This Doctor Is Healing Brains & Changing Lives In Hawaii | Dr. Jason Keifer Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 206)

Island Magic Mike Bringing Laughter To Hawai’i | Mike Garcia Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 205)

The Godfather of Poke | Sam Choy Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 204)

The Mind of a Champion | Egan Inoue Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 203)

Ho'okuaʻāina: Growing People Through the Growing of Kalo | Dean Wilhelm Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 202)

Love on the Spectrum in Hawai‘i | Tanner & Connor Keep It Aloha (Ep. 201)

The BEST sherbet in Hawai’i | Neale Asato Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 200)

#199 | Keao NeSmith | Neo Hawaiian, translating Harry Potter books, and best ways to learn Hawaiian

#198 | Cheyne Gitsham | Creating videos, going to school in Hawai'i, and what's his favorite song

#197 | Seven Suns | Live Podcast at Blue Note Hawai'i + live musical performance

#196 | AJ Rafael | How he got into music, his love for Hawai'i, and almost 20 years YouTube

#195 | Sydni Kobayashi | Her sister Hannah's mysterious disappearance and the aftermath of it all

#194 | Talk story with Kaniela Ing | Life updates and the truth about political parties

#193 | Amy Hill | 30 years of acting, working with legends, and her iconic Hawaiians roles

#192 | Princess Mae & Tony Gaisoa | Their love story, careers, and raising their family

#191 | High Watah | Moloka'i living, going all in on music, and fan Q&As

#190 | Talk story with Lanai Tabura | Traveling the world & the life-changing PEMF machine

#189 | Keep it Aloha Updates with Kamaka | Book release, Made in HI, live podcast, & Hawai'i facts

#188 | Brandon Maka'awa'awa | Hawaiian sovereignty, the Nation of Hawai'i, and working together

#187 | Luciane Buchanan | Polynesian culture, acting, and playing Queen Ka'ahumanu in Chief of War

#186 | Da Boyz 3 | Josh Namba, Ricky Kuntemeyer, and Jordan Tano

#185 | JR De Guzman | Filipino pride, comedy, and why Asian guys can smash

#184 | Keep it Aloha: Live at Lē’ahi with musician Irie Love

#183 | Kyle Quilausing | From golf prodigy to Hawaiʻi's Most Wanted to motivational speaker

#182 | Hayley Cheyney Kāne | Miss Hawai'i 2024, gay pride, and preventative medicine

#181 | Oliver Widger | Quitting his corporate job, sailing with Phoenix to Hawaiʻi, and going viral

#180 | Talk story with Roman De Peralta of Kolohe Kai | What Aloha Means & the power of music

#179 | Randy Kosaki & Kimi Werner | Long lost siblings, uncanny similarities, and love for the ocean

#178 | Kale Afong | Hawai'i's Only, hustling to make a living, and Kale's Hale

#177 | Kimo Leong | Kanaka Solutions, west side living, and being Hawaiian

#176 | Siena Agudong | Her acting career, going to college, and staying connected to Hawai'i

#175 | Dillon Gabriel | Mililani pride, his historic football career & giving back to the community

#174 | Keep it Aloha: Live at Lē’ahi with American Idol winner Iam Tongi

#173 | Kanoe & Kamaka | Sibling love, hate, and all the above

#172 | Kawehi Kamakele | Becoming the Hawaiian Host cover girl & working as a flight attendant

#171 | Brian Keaulana | Makaha lifestyle, ocean safety, and the state of the Hawaiʻi film industry

#170 | Paul Izak | Music, organic farming, and yoga

#169 | Gene Villiatora | 'Ai Pono Cafe, the modern mixplate, and addressing social media controversy

#168 | Jasmine Trias | Her American Idol journey, living in Las Vegas, and representation

#167 | Sterling Higa | From community college to Harvard graduate & changing the future of Hawai'i

#166 | Krystilez | Nanakuli pride, The Angry Locals, and hip hop in Hawai'i

#165 | Kamakakēhau Fernandez | Being adopted by a Hawaiian family, Hawaiian language, and music

#164 | Michael Alisa | Cultural acceptance, tackling life after football, and finding confidence

#163 | Moses Goods | His love for theatre and trailblazing as a Hawaiian & Black actor in Hawai'i

#162 | Lyssa Chapman Evensen | Her crazy childhood, filming Dog The Bounty Hunter, and her new life

#161 | Etienne Aurelius Part 2 | The Ali'i Atlas & his theories behind the Lāhainā wildfires

#160 | Pashyn Santos | Her social media journey, being a creative, and why she does what she does

#159 | Etienne Aurelius | His insane life & journey to becoming an award-winning filmmaker

#158 | Kekoa Kekumano | His rise to fame, being proud of your roots, and dealing with mental health

Keep it Aloha 2025 | Podcast in Japan, new sponsors, and healing from surgeries

#157 | Rob DeMello | Being a Hawai'i Sportscaster & his love for sports, work, and family

#156 | Isaac Scharsch | The Hungry Hungry Hawaiian, reporting Hawai'i news, and social media

#155 | Talk story with Elijah Kalā McShane | Social media, politics, and striving to be pono

#154 | Talk story with Kimié Miner | Christmas in Hawai'i, Haku Collective, and X-mas Gas or Pass

#153 | Leomana Turalde | Joining the Marines, kuleana to 'ohana, and becoming an astrophysicist

#152 | Kūhaʻo Zane | The weight of being a Kanakaʻole, Sig Zane Designs & indigenous perspectives

#151 | Brickwood Galuteria | From entertainment to politics, and empowering Kūpuna

#150 | Kimo Kahoano | Hosting the Merrie Monarch, Hawai'i Stars, and his hit song Aloha Friday

#149 | Mike Kai | Big Island roots, finding God, and how he became the pastor at Inspire Church

#148 | Pure Heart | Jon Yamasato, Jake Shimabukuro, and Lopaka Colón

#147 | Johnny Suite | From football to music to finding God and the love of his life

#146 | Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu | Teaching hula in California, being Hawaiian, and Merrie Monarch talks

#145 | Zasha Smith | Going from civil engineer to real estate investor & always investing with Aloha

#144 | Tumua Tuinei | Choosing to pursue comedy, becoming a father, and selling out the Blaisdell

#143 | Da Braddahs | How laughter is healing, accountability and 27 years of comedy

#142 | Justin Kawika Young | Music, being a Chicago Bears fan and his new band Seven Suns

#141 | Erik Shoji | Life of an Olympian, living abroad, volleyball volleyball and more volleyball

#140 | Dr. Keanu Sai Part 2 | International law, sovereignty, and Hawaiian Kingdom talk continued

#139 | JT Ojerio | Aloha De Mele, art, and the ups and downs of life

#138 | Tia Carrere | Acting, singing, and her love for Hawai'i

#137 | Robert Cazimero | 50 years of teaching hula, life lessons and The Brothers Cazimero

#136 | Dr. Keanu Sai | The Hawaiian Kingdom, sovereignty and 131 years of illegal occupation

#135 | Mike Coots | Losing his leg to a shark, photography, and advocating for sharks

#134 | Lindsay Watson | Leaving Hawai'i to pursue acting, Finding 'Ohana, and her hardest role

#133 | Kelly Hu | Moving to California to pursue acting & representing Hawai'i

#132 | Star Dahl-Thurston | Miss Hawai'i 2023, losing her mother, and her next steps in life

#131 | Sudden Rush | Forming the first Hawaiian rap group, Hawaiian sovereignty, and life lessons

#130 | Kamaka Pili | The importance of storytelling, Hawaiian culture, and his journey of self

#129 | Augie T., Frank De Lima & Andy Bumatai | The legends of Hawai'i comedy

#128 | Stephanie Lum | Going after what you want, working in the news, and marathon running

#127 | Osna | Aliamanu days, battle rapping, and everything Hawai'i

#126 | Emma Koa | Purpose as Hawaiians, social media controversy, and holding people accountable

#125 | Talk story with Drew Honda | Sweet Enemy Clothing, life update, and the entrepreneur life

#124 | Eli-Mac | American Idol, finding her sound and never giving up

#123 | Roman De Peralta | Kolohe Kai, mental health, and finding his Dream Girl

#122 | Evan Nagao | World Yo-Yo champ, starting a music career, and spirituality

#121 | Kamohai & Tristyn Kalama | Real estate, Renovation Aloha, and life

#120 | Da Boyz 2 | Team Avatar

#119 | Megan Godinez | Her surfing hiatus, coaching and being a professional aunty

#118 | Alohi Gilman | Getting drafted to the NFL, repping Hawai'i, and being limitless

#117 | Kekoa Carvalho | Coming back from a drug overdose, becoming Mr. Hawai'i, and pure aloha

#116 | Marcella Rezentes | Her viral interview & going haawd for everything

#115 | Imua Garza | Opihi Pickers, love for music, and his love for God

#114 | First ever live show at Blue Note Hawaii | McKenna Maduli, Marcella Rezentes, and Keilana

#113 | Brahkruz | Repping the 4-4, our political climate, and GEDOWT

#112 | Kealoha Mahone | Music for the soul, food for the people, joining the marines & life lessons

#111 | Tavana | His evolution in music, cultural identity, and turning lemons into lemonade

#110 | Kelis Kaleopa'a | Growing up in Waikiki, speaking Hawaiian as a kid, the surf life

#109 | Shar Tui'asoa | Cultural representation, love for art, and lessons from life

#108 | Russell Satele | Pursuing your dreams and the ups and downs of the entertainment industry

#107 | Fuzzy Jardine | From drugs and prison to real estate extraordinaire

BONUS EPISODE | Kamaka asks CHAT GPT questions about Hawai'i

Keep it Aloha 2024 | Upcoming live show, life updates, and The Rock follows us!?

#106 | Aaron Kai | Growing up in Hilo, becoming an artist, and giving back to Hawai'i

#105 | Kiliona Palauni | Diaspora, decolonizing your mind, and connecting to your indigenous roots

#104 | Justin Chon | Making Hawai'i home, filmmaking, and having a majority mindset

#103 | Keke Lindgard | Modeling, dietetics and what makes Hawai'i special

#102 | Matty Wong | Leaving your comfort zone, bass fishing, and being a steward of aloha

#101 | Raiatea Helm | Growing up on Moloka'i, Hawaiian music and culture, and ancestry

#100 | Kamaka Dias | Lessons from 100 episodes, life updates, and keeping it aloha

#99 | Angela Lee Pucci | Becoming a champion, mental health, and Fightstory

#98 | Polynesian Cultural Center | 60th year anniversary, Polynesian connections, and ALOHA

#97 | Jamie Kilstein | Talking Hawai'i, reconnecting to your roots, and self-awareness

#96 | Henry Kapono | Positivity, life stories, and celebrating 50 years in music

#95 | Maluhia Kinimaka | Choosing education over surfing, Hawaiian culture, and Surf Girls Hawai'i

#94 | Kolby Moser and Nainoa Langer | Growing up in a small community, filmmaking and Hometown Legends

#93 | Talk story with Paula Fuga | Life update, new adventures, and having an abundant mindset

Welcome to the Keep it Aloha Podcast

#92 | Keao NeSmith | Traditional and modern Hawaiian language & speaking like a native speaker

#91 | Kuana Torres Kahele | Mea Hawai'i, lei making, and Hawaiian folklore

#90 | Markian Benhamou | Quitting social media, Hawai'i, and his journey of self-discovery

#89 | Jack Soren | Art, religion, and staying true to yourself

#88 | Zion, Ikaika & Jordan of the Green | How they started the band, their brotherhood, and life

No episode this week. We are sending aloha out to Maui 🩷

#87 | Kini Zamora | Project Runaway All-Stars, modern Hawaiian fashion, and Gas or Pass?

#86 | L&L Hawaiian BBQ | The legacy of the plate lunch, franchising, and National Spam Musubi Day

#85 | Kalehua Krug | Keeping Hawai'i Hawaiian, anthropomorphism, and traditional tattooing

#84 | Oliver Steele | The hānai son of Hawai'i, American Idol, and being part Filipino

#83 | Moana Jones Wong | The Queen of Pipeline, North Shore living, and Hawaiian healing

#82 | Taimane Gardner | 2023 Entertainer of The Year, finding herself, and transcending the ukulele

#81 | Sam Potter | Growing up on Kaua'i, finding his purpose, and winning 5 Emmys!

#80 | Steve Sue | Project Shaka, paradise is a state of mind, and how to respectfully move Hawai'i

#79 | Daniel Anthony | The science of taro, making poi, and Hawai'i's stolen lands

#78 | Lauren Teruya | Miss Hawai'i 2022, a year of service, and Arts for All

#77 | Kulani Watson | The struggles of content creating, LDS mission in Chicago, and finding someone to believe in you

#76 | Kelly Boy Delima | Legendary band Kapena, being known as "The Redhead Haole", and family

#75 | Julie Chu Fieman & Allie Chu | Miss Hawai'i USA sisters, Oysters Hawai'i, and HILARIOUS sister banter

#74 | Joe Jitsukawa | Just Kidding News, the era of Asian-American YouTube, and moving to Hawai'i

#73 | Ilima-Lei Macfarlane | Becoming a Bellator world champion and her legacy outside of the cage

#72 | Jared Kushi | Hawaiiverse podcast name change, entrepreneurship, and what is Hawaiiverse?

71. Ed Sugimoto: The upside down ALOHA, setting Guinness World Records, and Asian culture.

70. Daniela Stolfi-Tow: 808viral, Gypsy history, and a Star Wars love story.

69. Kimié Miner: Finding her voice, zooming in on your identity, and choosing passion over fear.

68. Kalani Pe'a: Hawaiian immersion schools, winning Grammy Awards, and being your true self.

67. Alexis Akiona: Lexbreezy Hawai'i, Alohawear, and giving back to the keiki.

66. Elijah Kalā McShane: Learning how to communicate, living aloha, and everything Hawai'i.

65. Pua DeSoto: Navigating high school, surfing, and Hawaiian pride...no cap 🧢

64. Kaniela Ing: Kūʻē, how to hoʻomana lāhui, and making radical change in Hawaiʻi.

63. Dillon Pakele: Music, legacy and the Molokaʻi Slide.

62. Kahanuola Solatorio: ʻAE KUINI, celebrating Hawaiian language month, and keep Hawaiian alive!

61. Kamu Grugier-Hill: Journey to the NFL, winning a Super Bowl, and his purpose in life.

60. Olena Heu: Miss Hawaiʻi, becoming an award-winning journalist, and common misconceptions

59. Talk Story with Mark Healey: Competing in the Eddie, answering questions on IG live, and Kamaka doing shrooms?

58. Henk Rogers: The story of Tetris & saving the planet

57. Kaliʻa Wasson: Leimakani swimwear, discovering what you like, and life outside of Hawaiʻi

56. Ka'ikena Scanlan: His meteoric rise to stardom, the Hawaiian culture, and wet ʻōkoles

55. Da Boyz: Hot takes & Instagram live

54. Emily Jaime: Traveling the world, starting a business, and mental health

53. David Nikzad: From the techno scene to running a multi-million dollar company, living in Hawaiʻi, and psychedelics

52. Kahi Pacarro: Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi, caring for the environment, and being a local with no Hawaiian blood

51. Duane DeSoto: Playing Duke Kahanamoku, surfing, and Hawaiian culture

50. Connor Tumbaga: Selling sneakers to celebrities & bringing popular artists to Hawaiʻi.

49. Kamaka Dias: Paying off student loans, love for Hawaiian culture, and volunteering in the Peace Corps

48. Ray Cooper III: Becoming a champion, winning $1,000,000, and his simple lifestyle.

47. Alex Farnham: YouTube, acting, and bussinʻ out his pidgin accent.

46. Brad Watanabe: The Green, Hawaiian language, and music.

45. Haelee Tallett: Ocean Creations, running a business, and self-care.

44. Mark Healey: Big-wave surfing, life lessons, and Hawaiʻi living.

43. Kamalani Dung: The YouTube pitcher, uncomfortableness, and trailblazing.

42. Daniel Aipa: Struggles growing up, being Hawaiian and living Kū.

41. Anuhea: How she became a ʻBig Dealʻ, her life struggles, and Hawaiian identity.

40. Leon Siu: The Hawaiian Kingdom, sovereignty, and stuff you didnʻt know.

39. Jake Shimabukuro: From YouTube sensation to ukulele legend

38. Bretman Rock: How Hawaiʻi became home, rise to stardom, and being the baddest.

37. John Michael Van Hohenstein: Humble beginnings, surfing tips, and respecting the locals.

36. Patti Ponimoi: Surviving cancer, the future of radio, and living in the Hawaiian ways while not being Hawaiian.

35. Keith Amemiya: Running for Lt. Governor, affordable housing, and HHSAA.

34. Tammy Moniz: Faith, surf, and family.

33. Lanai Tabura: The Great Food Truck Race, doing what you love, and what ALOHA means.

32. Justyn Ah Chong: Filmmaking & connecting to culture.

31. Kiana Cayabyab: Boarding at Kamehameha & pursing your passion!

30. Ezekiel Lau: The Ultimate Surfer, growing up with no hair, and Hawaiian culture.

29. Chad Owens: Hawai'i football legend, running for OHA, and leveling up

28. McKenna Maduli: Leaving Hawai'i, starting her career, and talking story

27. Micah Banks: Producing music, being pro-Hawai'i, and the future of radio

26. BJ Penn: From Hilo boy to UFC champion and possibly future governor of Hawai'i.

25. Drew Honda: Sweet Enemy Clothing, entrepreneurial struggles, and never forgetting the reason

24. Mark Noguchi: How hula and cooking changed his life, sustainability, and 'ohana

23. Brenton Awa: Growing up in the country, misinformation in the media, and running for state senate

22. Allison Chu and Hopena Pokipala: Miss Hawai'i, big wave surfing, and starting Oyster Hawai'i together

21. Rose Wong: Youngest store owner in Waikiki, women empowerment, and entrepreneurship

20. Keilana: Going viral on TikTok, mental health, and Hawaiian identity.

19. John Ursua: Football, faith and his mission abroad.

18. Andria Tupola: Running against Governor Ige, developing critical thinkers, and should people be wearing masks still?

17. Kenneth Appelbaum: Story of Keneke the Great, love for dance, and cancel culture.

16. Maluhia States: Learning Hawaiian as an adult, speaking like our ancestors, and celebrating Hawaiian language month!

15. Paula Fuga: How she ended up in Hawai'i, music career, and herpetophobia.

14. Yancy Medeiros: MMA, having a positive mindset, and gaining experience in life.

13. Kekoa Cazimero: Ambassadors with Aloha, free surfing, and love.

12 . Carlos Nito Tangaro: Getting sober, Nito Boxing, and coaching the future generation.

11. Kailee Freitas: Mahina Made, Ho'omau Hawai'i Market, and giving back to the community.

10. Ku'ulei Perreira-Keawekane: Hawaiian history, connecting to your roots, and mental/physical health.

9. Guy Hagi: Viral memes, the truth about telling the weather, and work life balance.

8. Jeff Hubbard: Hubboards, the current state of bodyboarding, and filling your stoke meter.

7. Kalei Mau: Becoming a professional volleyball player, music, and Kaleihulu Health.

6. Keoni Payton: Farmers Market Hawai'i, turning his life around, and NFTs.

5. Kamalani Pico: Growing up in Moloka'i, starting her own business, and endless determination.

4. Kamakakēhau Fernandez: From Little Rock to a bigger rock called Hawai'i.

3. Kimi Werner: Humble beginnings, controlling your fear, and becoming a national spearfishing champion.

2. Augie Tulba: From comedy to politics

1. Marissa Eveland and Melissa Jasniy: Issa de' Mar, what is the Hawaiiverse Podcast, and business advice.