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Your favorite Hawai'i podcast hosted by Kamaka Dias talking stories with influential figures in Hawai'i and beyond about their lives and our culture. Join us as we get to know our guests a little deeper and talk about what keeping it aloha truly means.
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Mike Garcia A.K.A. Island Magic Mike is a comedian, creator, and all-around entertainer from the island of Oʻahu. You’ve probably seen his hilarious skits online or maybe even caught one of his live shows around the islands. This father and husband has appeared in many commercials and emcee’d many different events. From the stage to social media, he’s been spreading his positive and infectious energy all across Hawaiʻi. He’s funny, he’s authentic, and he’s got that island magic touch — literallyIn this episode we talk about his upbringing in Kahuku, his challenges growing up, getting into social media, his comedy, keeping a positive attitude, his family, and so much more. In this episode we talk about his upbringing in Kahuku, his challenges growing up, getting into social media, his comedy, keeping a positive attitude, his family, and so much more. Full episodes:🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@KeepitAlohaPod/videosBuy our merch:🛍️ https://keepitaloha.com/Support us:🤙 https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us:📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodListen to us:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-it-aloha/id1592266675🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S4albn4TaWiwqcLVSnHNb?si=88d056857a5b41f2
Sam Choy is a legendary chef and TV personality from the island of O‘ahu. He’s widely recognized as the “Godfather of Poke” and one of Hawai‘i’s true culinary ambassadors. Celebrated for helping develop and popularize Hawaiian Regional Cuisine, Sam introduced authentic island flavors to the world and changed the way people experience Hawai‘i through food. A James Beard Foundation “America’s Classics” award-winner for his restaurant in Kailua-Kona and a founding member of the Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine movement, Sam’s impact goes far beyond the kitchen. Over his decades-long career, he’s authored multiple cookbooks, starred in TV shows, and infused Hawaiian ingredients and aloha spirit into everything he creates.In this episode, we talk about his upbringing in Lā‘ie, the evolution of poke, lessons from decades in the kitchen, his career, his family, his weight loss journey, and so much more.Buy our merch:🛍️ https://keepitaloha.com/Support us:🤙 https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us:📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod
Egan Inoue is a multi-sport champion from the island of Oʻahu. He’s a 2-time Racquetball World Champion, 2-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, and 5-time MMA World Champion. Egan made history as the first non-Brazilian to ever win a BJJ World Title — paving the way for athletes around the world and putting Hawaiʻi on the global stageBeyond being a fierce competitor, Egan is a devoted father, husband, coach, and entrepreneur. Alongside his wife Marcia, he founded Egan’s Bootcamp, where they’ve spent the last 15 years transforming lives through fitness, nutrition, discipline, and aloha.In this episode we talk about growing up playing sports, falling in love with racquetball, becoming a jiujitsu and MMA world champion, his championship mindset, his journey through faith and family, starting his business, 15 years of Egan’s Fitness, PEMF therapy, and so much more.Buy our merch:🛍️ https://keepitaloha.com/Support us:🤙 https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us:📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod
Dean Wilhelm is a community leader from the island of Oʻahu and the co-founder and co-director of Ho'okuaʻāina — a gathering place for people to connect with and care for the ʻāina (land). Through the cultivation and preparation of kalo (taro), Ho'okuaʻāina perpetuates Hawaiian culture and provides healing for the community, especially at-risk youth.He is also a musician and former teacher. Together with his wife Michele, Dean is working to nourish their entire ahupua‘a (watershed) with culturally rooted food grown with aloha. They’re building a regenerative system grounded in ancestral wisdom — one that uplifts communities across Hawai‘i and inspires transformation around the world.In this episode, we talk about his Hawaiian upbringing, his years living away from Hawai‘i, giving his life to God, meeting his wife Michele, starting Ho'okuaʻāina, the importance of growing kalo, eating poi, their new Kalo Hotline, and so much more. Enjoy!Buy our merch:🛍️ https://keepitaloha.com/Support us:🤙 https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us:📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod
Connor Tomlinson from Georgia and Tanner Smith from South Carolina are two of the stars of Netflix’s hit show Love on the Spectrum. Best friends and autism advocates, they inspire people both on and off the spectrum to embrace their authentic selves.In this special Hawai‘i episode, we take a tour around Kualoa Ranch — home of the iconic Jurassic Park T-Rex holding area — and talk about their upbringing, their autism diagnosis, their trip to Hawai‘i, what to expect from their show, tips on love, and so much more.Find Connor:👉 https://www.instagram.com/connortomlinson5/Find Tanner:👉 https://www.instagram.com/tannerwiththe_tism/Mahalo to Hawaiian Airlines for flying them in and to the Laylow Waikiki for their hotel rooms.Check out Laylow Waikiki here: https://www.laylowwaikiki.com/offers/ and grab some dinner at the Hideout Waikiki here: https://hnlrestaurantweek.com/restaurant/hideout-waikiki/Buy our merch:🛍️ https://keepitaloha.com/Support us:🤙 https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us:📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod
Neale Asato is an entrepreneur from the island of O’ahu. He is the owner of Asato Family Shop, which is best known for making “Local Kine” sherbet that honors the past while sharing it with the next generation. Their sherbet is more than just a treat, it’s a memory inspired by the old-school flavors of crack seed stores, the Manapua man, and the local snacks we grew up with, every scoop is a taste of small kid time in Hawai’i. Their mission is to carry on the history of Hawai’i, the food, and the culture. In this episode we talk about growing up in the restaurant industry, all the jobs he used to have, starting his business Asato Family Shop, making local flavors of sherbet, working with family, their new Waikiki location, and so much more.Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
Keao NeSnith is a Hawaiian linguist from the island of Kaua’i. He is an educator and translator who has taught at various universities in Hawai’i, Tahiti and New Zealand. His work on “Neo Hawaiian” as a separate variety of Hawaiian has informed debate in Hawaiian language studies, as well as broader issues in language revitalization. He has translated a number of books into Hawaiian, including The Hobbit, The Little Prince, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and the Harry Potter series. Check out episode 92 to learn more about his life story. In this episode we talk about what he’s been up to since his first episode, his composition background, the different Hawaiian languages, translating books into Hawaiian, best ways to learn Hawaiian today and so much more.Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
Cheyne Gitsham is a content creator from California. He is most known for his social media content sharing videos about his life in Hawai’i and street interviews in which he asks people what their favorite song is and what song they are listening to. With a collective following of almost 4 million on social media he is building an empire and he’s only 22 years old. In this episode we talk about growing up in California, his love for making videos, what brought him to Hawai’i, how he found his niche, his time at UH Mānoa, connecting with the local community, his future plans, what his favorite song of all time is, and so much more.Find Cheyne here: https://www.instagram.com/cheyneegitsham/
Seven Suns are a collective of seven bandmates from all over the world. Their first full length album ‘Many Feathers’ was released in November of 2024 and recently they went on to win 6 Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards including Reggae Album, Single of the Year, Music video of the Year, and Group of the Year. Their band members include Justin Kawika Young (vocals, guitar), Shawn Kekoa Pimental (drums), Jason Tupuola-Aiono (vocals, percussion), Phil Crown (vocals, keyboards), Ethan Capone (keyboards), Paul Kaliko-hou Nelson (bass, guitar), and Pi’i Miguel (vocals, guitar).In this episode we talk about their individual careers, how they came together as a band, their dynamics together, how they make it work, answer live audience questions, followed by a live musical performance from the band.Find Seven Suns here: https://www.instagram.com/sevensunstheband/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
AJ Rafael is an accomplished Filipino-American singer-songwriter from California. He has amassed over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His debut album Red Roses has reached the iTunes and Billboard charts, and he has collaborated with artists such as Tori Kelly, Jeremy Passion, Kina Grannis, and past podcast guest Roman from Kolohe Kai. This popular YouTuber is known for his pop-rock music and DIY approach to music promotion and was named a Filipino American Game Changer by the City of Los Angeles in 2018 for his contribution to the music industry as a proud Asian American independent artist. As an actor, he has stage credits in productions such as “Burn all Night,”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Greese”, and “Spring Awakening”. You can catch him on the Sweet or Savory podcast with his wife Alyssa and both of them in person at Blue Note Hawai’i in December during their “Our little Christmas Tour”.In this episode we talk about growing up in California, how he got into music, starting to upload videos to YouTube, his YouTube and music career, his love for Hawai’i, his wife Alyssa, their upcoming Blue Note show in Waikiki, and so much more.Find AJ here: https://www.instagram.com/ajrafael/Buy tickets to see him live at the Blue Note here: https://www.bluenotejazz.com/hawaii/tm-event/aj-rafael-alyssa-our-little-christmas-tour/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
Sydni Kobayashi is a mother and entrepreneur from the island of O'ahu. She is the sister of Hannah Kobayashi, the girl from Hawai'i who voluntarily disappeared last year and was found in Mexico. In this episode we talk about growing up in Hawai’i with Hannah, the events leading up to Hannah’s disappearance, finding out Hannah was missing, her dad passing away, finding Hannah, moving forward after the traumatic weeks, being put in the spotlight, future goals, and so much more.Find Sydni here:https://www.instagram.com/4forty4hawaii/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
Kaniela Ing is a community leader from the island of Maui. He came on the Hawaiiverse Podcast over 2 years ago and now he is back to talk story once again. Check out episode 64 on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to learn more about him. In this episode we talk about what he’s been up to since his last podcast, Charlie Kirk’s death, everything politics, the Kamehameha Schools admissions issues, raising his sons, meeting his wife, his hope for Hawai’i, and so much more.Find Kaniela here: https://www.instagram.com/kanielaing/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
Amy Hill is a legendary actress and comedian from South Dakota. She has over 180 television and film credits and has been a part of our favorite shows and movies over the past three decades. You might know her for her hilarious role as Grandma Kim on All-American Girl, Sue in 50 First Dates, Mrs. Ho-Kym in Next Friday, Mrs. Kwan in Cat in the Hat, or the unforgettable voice of Mrs. Hasagawa in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. More recently, she starred as "Kumu" on the hit reboot of Magnum P.I., and “Tūtū” in the live-action Lilo & Stitch. Today you can find her playing a different Tūtū on Prime Video’s Ballard alongside local girl Maggie Q. In this episode we talk about her upbringing on the continent, her family, getting into acting, her most famous roles, stories with other actors, moving to Hawai’i, playing beloved Hawaiian characters, and so much more.Find Amy here:https://www.instagram.com/amyhillactor/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
Princess Mae and Tony Gaisoa are entrepreneurs from the Phillipines and American Samoa. Princess is a digital creator, influencer and sister of internet sensation and past podcast guest Bretman Rock. Tony is the owner and founder of USO Muscle Detailing and the commissioner of our fantasy football league that all of us are in. Together they are proud parents of 5 kids and one of the the best people to follow on social media.In this episode we talk about growing up in Hawai’i and American Samoa, raising their kids, how they met, their careers, their love for each other, future goals, and so much more.Find Princess here: https://www.instagram.com/realprincessmae/Find Tony here: https://www.instagram.com/tonygaisoa/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
Keldin Calairo-Nakagawa and Lewa Davis-Medija are two singer/songwriters from the island of Moloka’i. They are the founders of the popular band High Watah which is a seven-piece reggae ensemble who is taking Hawai’i and the world by storm. With millions of streams and radio plays all over the world, they continue to share their music and captivate audiences. Their debut album, Watah Boys Vol.1, came out earlier this year and further showcases their unique sound, cementing their reputation as innovators within the island reggae genre. In this episode we talk about their lives on Moloka’i, small town living, starting their band High Watah, pursuing music full time, life on O’ahu, upcoming projects, and so much more.Find High Watah here: https://www.instagram.com/highwatah/Find Keldin here: https://www.instagram.com/keldin.calairo/Find Lewa here: https://www.instagram.com/imlevz/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
Lanai Tabura is an Emmy Award-winning jack of all trades from the island of Lānaʻi. Heʻs a DJ, comedian, chef, TV and podcast host, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the winner of Food networkʻs Great Food Truck race season 4, was a co-host with Anthony Bourdainʻs NO Reservations and currently hosts Cooking Hawaiian Style which is a tv show that airs in 7 countries. He came on the Hawaiiverse Podcast in July 2022 and check out episode 33 on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to learn more about his life story. In this episode we talk about what he’s been up to since his first episode, his travel tours, social media keyboard warriors, the life-changing PEMF machines, his life on Lānaʻi, staying positive, and so much more.Find Lanai here: https://www.instagram.com/lanai/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
We interrupt this weekly podcast to bring you some important Keep it Aloha updates with Kamaka. We will be back to our regular scheduled program next week. Enjoy!In this episode we talk about the new Keep it Aloha book, the upcoming Made in Hawai’i Festival, podcast updates, live podcast at the Blue Note, future plans, some Hawai’i facts and so much more.Find Kamaka here: https://www.instagram.com/kamakadias8/Buy the Keep it Aloha book here: https://amzn.to/4mggcLxBuy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
Brandon Maka'awa'awa is a Native-Hawaiian sovereign leader from the island of O’ahu. He is the Vice-President, Deputy Head of State, and Executive Advisor at the Nation of Hawai’i, the oldest Hawaiian independence organization in Hawai’i. He is a long-time resident of the Waimanalo Hawaiian homestead community called Pu’uhonua O Waimanalo where he also helps to manage the community’s broadband network. This passionate advocate for Hawaiian National Sovereignty helps to assist Dennis “Bumpy” Kanahele, the Head of State of the Nation of Hawai’i, with its day to day operations. In this episode we talk about being raised in Waimānalo, finding his path in life, Hawaiian sovereignty, ʻāina work days, the Metaverse, working together with people you may not agree with, and so much more.Find Brandon here: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiiannational/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
Luciane Buchanan is a Tongan actress from New Zealand. She started acting as a young teen in Aotearoa landing roles in some local series, the Netflix series ‘The New Legends of Monkey’, ‘Sweet Tooth’, and Apple TV+’s ‘Mr. Corman’. In 2020, Luciane was a recipient of the Script to Screen 'Fresh Shorts' program for her first short screenplay 'Lea Tupu'anga/ Mother Tongue'. The University of Auckland celebrated her in 2023 on the '40 under 40' list of alumni. 2022 was a breakout year internationally when she was casted in Netflix’s ‘The Night Agent’, playing the lead role of Rose, which went on to break records as Netflix’s most watched series of 2023 and spending 12 weeks in the top 10. In 2023 she became one of IMDB’s Top Stars and now in 2025 she is set to play the lead role of Queen Ka’ahumanu in the Apple TV+ series ‘Chief of War’.In this episode we talk about growing up in New Zealand, getting into acting, her big roles in Night Agent and Chief of War, Polynesian culture, language, playing Queen Ka’ahumanu, and so much more.Find Luciane here: https://www.instagram.com/lucianebuchanan/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
This is basically Keep it Aloha's version of the Protect Our Parks episodes on Joe Rogan's podcast. In this episode we get to know Josh Namba of Maoli, Ricky Kuntemeyer of Mean Training, Jordan Tano of Dakine Media and High Watah, we talk about male friendships, comparisons, life philosophies, and so much more.Find Josh here: https://www.instagram.com/joshnamba/Find Ricky here: https://www.instagram.com/rickyjuk/Find Jordan here: https://www.instagram.com/tanomon_/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
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I really enjoyed this interview. Very informative. Hawaiian is such a beautiful language!