Sandwich Islands Social Network

A retro interview with the late Poncie Ponce.Poncie Ponce (born Ponciano Tabac Ponce) April 10, 1933 – July 19, 2013) was an American actor, musician and stand-up comedian. Born in Maui, Hawaii, he moved to Los Angeles, where from 1959 to 1963 he played the role of cab driver Kazuo Kim in the Warner Bros. detective series Hawaiian Eye, on the ABC television network. In 1961, Ponce was at the forefront of a growing national interest in martial arts when he opened a karate studio in North Hollywood.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poncie_Ponce

Picture a top down care-free drive around the North Shore of O'ahu. It's Summer and we are on a mission....the mission is make "Aloha Happen".... Enjoy!

Master Story Teller Kamaka Brown shares original short stories about growing up in pre-statehood Hawai'i. Kamaka Brown is a multi-talented entertainer, producer, published writer, actor, master of ceremonies, entrepreneur, storyteller and standup comic. He was born in Honolulu and raised in Waimea Valley on the North Shore of O'ahu.  He is founder of the Sandwich Islands Social Network, a non profit organization serving Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart in our community often collaborating with the Hoʻoilina Foundation.@kamakawahine808kamakabrown.com  

Master Story Teller Kamaka Brown shares original short stories about growing up in pre-statehood Hawai'i. Kamaka Brown is a multi-talented entertainer, producer, published writer, actor, master of ceremonies, entrepreneur, storyteller and standup comic. He was born in Honolulu and raised in Waimea Valley on the North Shore of O'ahu.  He is founder of the Sandwich Islands Social Network, a non profit organization serving Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart in our community often collaborating with the Hoʻoilina Foundation.@kamakawahine808kamakabrown.com  

Master Story Teller Kamaka Brown shares original short stories about growing up in pre-statehood Hawai'i. Kamaka Brown is a multi-talented entertainer, producer, published writer, actor, master of ceremonies, entrepreneur, storyteller and standup comic. He was born in Honolulu and raised in Waimea Valley on the North Shore of O'ahu.  He is founder of the Sandwich Islands Social Network, a non profit organization serving Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart in our community often collaborating with the Hoʻoilina Foundation.@kamakawahine808kamakabrown.com  

Master Story Teller Kamaka Brown shares original short stories about growing up in pre-statehood Hawai'i. Kamaka Brown is a multi-talented entertainer, producer, published writer, actor, master of ceremonies, entrepreneur, storyteller and standup comic. He was born in Honolulu and raised in Waimea Valley on the North Shore of O'ahu.  He is founder of the Sandwich Islands Social Network, a non profit organization serving Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart in our community often collaborating with the Hoʻoilina Foundation.@kamakawahine808kamakabrown.com  

Master Story Teller Kamaka Brown shares original short stories about growing up in pre-statehood Hawai'i. Kamaka Brown is a multi-talented entertainer, producer, published writer, actor, master of ceremonies, entrepreneur, storyteller and standup comic. He was born in Honolulu and raised in Waimea Valley on the North Shore of O'ahu.  He is founder of the Sandwich Islands Social Network, a non profit organization serving Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart in our community often collaborating with the Hoʻoilina Foundation.@kamakawahine808kamakabrown.com  

Learn about Line Studio in Honolulu, O'ahu on the campus of Washington Middle School. Meet Sam Fong, Director and Lead Sound Engineer at Line Studio. Washington Middle School is one of the only schools in the island chain that offers pro audio and video production training. Aware of the increasing need for skilled professionals in the field and a professional-grade facility for them to work in, WMS principal Michael Harano and WSM audio educator Sam Fong contacted WSDG to design Line Studio at WMS – a new, world-class studio facility that could support these educational goals as well as Hawaii’s musical community at large.Shawn Yacavone, Co-chair-Advisory Council at the Hawaii Music Archives at the Hawaii State Archives and owner of Ukulele Friend in Kaimuki, O'ahu has a wonderful conversation with Sam about the work and purpose of Line Studio.Line Studio: linestudioatWMS.orgUkulele Friend: ukulelefriend.comSandwich Islands Social Network - Sandislands.org

Maui's Frank B. Shaner:He was a Hawaiian radio personality for 33 years.He once taught us how to make Creamy Tuna Filled Rice Balls.He is a "Pusher of Paints"He is the inimitable....Frank B. Shanerour guest on the "Aloha Friday" video podcast produced by the Sandwich Islands Social Network**********************************The Sandwich Islands Social Network is a non-profit organization serving Hawaiians and Hawaiians at Heart away from their island home. Consider becoming part of our ohana by being a sustaining member of our Sandwich Islands Social Network family here:www.SandIslands.org

Known as one of the most accomplished Japanese American actors in Hollywood, Clyde Kusatsu. He's best known for his role as Vice Admiral Nakamura in Star Trek new generation.Hawaii-born Clyde Kusatsu embraced his Asian American heritage as an actor, but never let it wholly define him. His career ranges from roles on MAGNUM, P.I., M*A*S*H, KUNG FU, ALL IN THE FAMILY, ALL-AMERICAN GIRL to contemporary roles on YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, THE INTERPRETER and HAROLD & KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY.he Sandwich Islands Social Network is a non-profit organization serving Hawaiians and Hawaiians at Heart away from their island home. Consider becoming part of our ohana by being a sustaining member of our Sandwich Islands Social Network family here:www.SandIslands.orgPlease like and subscribe to our channel so you will be notified each time new and island connected content is added.   / @sandwichislandssocialnetwork  

Broadcast journalist and author Lori Matsukawa returns to the Aloha Friday show with author and illustrator Tammy Yee to talk about "Brave Mrs. Sato", a children's book about Japanese picture brides. Tammy Yee has a catalog of 40 books for children! Great conversation and wonderful stories.The Sandwich Islands Social Network is a non-profit organization serving Hawaiians and Hawaiians at Heart away from their island home. Consider becoming part of our ohana by being a sustaining member of our Sandwich Islands Social Network family here:www.SandIslands.orgPlease like and subscribe to our channel so you will be notified each time new and island connected content is added.   / @sandwichislandssocialnetwork  ********************

A fun conversation with Emily Smith, the reigning Miss Asia USA America 2025. We talk food, family and her dog, Hamilton! She has taken her passion of uplifting and guiding young women in life skills and careers as a pageant coach and mentor.***********************************************The Sandwich Islands Social Network is a non-profit organization serving Hawaiians and Hawaiians at Heart away from their island home. Consider becoming part of our ohana by being a sustaining member of our Sandwich Islands Social Network family here:www.SandIslands.orgPlease like and subscribe to our channel so you will be notified each time new and island connected content is added.   / @sandwichislandssocialnetwork  

Former Michigan State All-American fullback Bob Apisa notched his second hall of fame honor. Apisa was named one of five inductees to the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame's 2018 class. He was the lone inductee in the contributor category while the other four were in the player group. That followed his formal induction into the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame. Bob talks with host Kamaka Brown about Polynesians in professional football and his story from American Samoa to his time on and off the field over the years.

On December 24th, 1953, comedian and pidgin advocate Andy Bumatai was born.   Bumatai was born in Germany, spent much of his childhood in San Francisco, and didn’t come to Hawaii until he was 13, but he’s always been a local boy. After living in Kalihi for a year, Bumatai’s family moved to Waianae. He attended Waianae intermediate and high school, earning a name for himself as the class clown. He dropped out of high school in the 11th grade and started working odd jobs, from a dishwasher to a surfboard polisher. He became a successful salesman, and by his early 20s he saw that there were virtually no stand-up comics playing shows in local restaurants and clubs. He decided to fill that void, becoming one of Hawaii’s first stand-up comedians. Andy "talks story" with host and friend Kamaka Brown.

A fun conversation with Hawaii radio personality Dave Lancaster who has a long history in entertainment and broadcasting. Lots of stories and plenny aloha in store for you!

Kenneth Va'a Niumatalolo (born May 8, 1965) is an American football coach and former player who is the head coach of San Jose State. He was the head coach of the Naval Academy from 2007 to 2022, accumulating the most wins in program history. Niumatalolo played college football at the University of Hawaii. As a quarterback he led Hawaii to their first postseason bowl game in 1989. Niumatalolo is the second person of Polynesian descent to be named head coach of an NCAA Division I FBS college football program and the first ethnic Samoan collegiate head coach on any level. Niumatalolo was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame on January 23, 2014. Coach Ken shares his story with host Kamaka Brown. A humble man of faith and family with football as his passion.

Keola Beamer is a Hawaiian slack-key guitar player, best known as the composer of "Honolulu City Lights" and an innovative musician who fused Hawaiian roots and contemporary music. Keola Beamer descends from one of Hawaii's most respected musical families. Keola shares his story of the Lahaina fires with host Kamaka Brown on this very introspective "Aloha Friday" podcast.

Yvonne Elliman had it all, in her late teens and early 20s. Fresh out of Roosevelt High School (Class of 1969), she journeyed to London, where Andrew Lloyd Webber swiftly signed her to do the first commercially successful "concept" album, "Jesus Christ Superstar," in which she sang the role of Mary Magdalene. That was in the early '70s. The rock opera eventually became a hit Broadway show, then a popular film, and Elliman did both on her way to the big time. In the "talk story" session, Yvonne shares with host Kamaka Brown what her journey was like from living in Hawaii to being in the spot light with rock legends of the 70's and 80's.

SIN radio throwback session with the SIN Krew: Annie Rivera, Danny Lagronio, Kamaka Brown and the rest hang out and share their aloha on the SIN Krew Radio Show.

A fun weekly talk story session with Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart. Like when we were kids growing up in Hawaii, friends and family gathered on the porch to eat, talk story and play music. This is a virtual "On the Porch" gathering to do just that. It's just a bunch of friends who love the islands talking story....