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It's A Hawaii Thing

Co-hosts Lanai Tabura & Brook Lee interview Hawaii celebrities, artists, community leaders, and more on this fun, a new weekly program dedicated to anything and everything unique to life in Hawaii. “I’m so excited to team up with Lanai and talk-story with the many colorful personalities that make Hawaii the truly special place that it is,” said Brook Lee, media personality and former Miss Universe. “From food and fashion to art and music, no topic will be left unturned in this entertaining but informative platform we are creating together.”

Wendy Calio – Actress, Singer, Dancer and Choreographer (Extended Version)

38 mins; January 17, 2024

Kalani Pe'a – Singer/Songwriter

42 mins; January 10, 2024

Shawn “Doc Rock” Boyd - Community Manager, Ecamm Network, LLC (Extended Version)

36 mins; January 03, 2024

Alan Muraoka - Actor/Director/Producer (Extended Version)

39 mins; December 27, 2023

Tim Lounibos - Actor (Extended Version)

37 mins; December 20, 2023

Kurt Yaeger - Amputee Actor (Extended Version)

38 mins; December 13, 2023

Marni Ramirez - Comedian (Extended Version)

39 mins; December 06, 2023

Kiara Macphereson - Teen Chef and Influencer (Extended Version)

37 mins; November 30, 2023

Henry Ian Cusick - Actor and Director (Extended Version)

46 mins; November 22, 2023

Matt Sato - Actor (Extended Version)

40 mins; November 20, 2023

Kaipo Schwab – Actor, Director & Producer (Extended Version)

33 mins; July 26, 2023

Napiera Groves-Boykin - Actor & Director (extended version)

36 mins; July 19, 2023

Analea Brown – Singer/Songwriter (Extended Version)

38 mins; July 12, 2023

Esera Tuaola - Former NFL Player & LGBTQ Advocate

41 mins; July 05, 2023

Kian Talan – Actor and Model

38 mins; June 28, 2023

Katrina Dimaranan – Actress in Lumpia with a Vengeance (Extended Version)

49 mins; June 21, 2023

Kainalu Moya, Actor from Power Rangers Dino Fury

35 mins; June 14, 2023

Makanani Sala – CEO of Mayor’s Office of Culture and Arts (Extended Version)

43 mins; June 07, 2023

Ben Vegas - Songwriter, Musician, & Producer (Extended Version)

40 mins; May 31, 2023

Margaret Gardiner - Former Miss Universe & Fashion Editor (Extended Version)

46 mins; May 21, 2023

Rachel Pacarro - TV Host of Hawaii News Now

45 mins; April 08, 2023

Zach Knighton - Actor and Producer, Rick Wright from Magnum PI

37 mins; March 25, 2023

Rusty Komori - Motivational Speaker, Author and TV Host

36 mins; March 18, 2023

Kai Patterson - Filmmaker

33 mins; March 11, 2023

Bret Hedican - Stanley Cup champion and two time US Olympian

37 mins; March 04, 2023

Nito Larioza - Producer, Stunt Coordinator and Dance Choreographer

38 mins; February 25, 2023

Danielle Tucker - Traffic Reporter

38 mins; February 18, 2023

Tory Mell - Actor & Producer

38 mins; February 11, 2023

Actress from NCIS Hawaii - Danielle Zalopany

41 mins; February 04, 2023

Danny Kaleikini — Singer, Musician, Showroom Entertainer and Ambassador of Aloha

33 mins; January 28, 2023

Eric Wright - Former San Francisco 49ers Cornerback / Super Bowl champion

38 mins; November 26, 2022

Melissa Zapin - Opera Singer/Pie Diva/Former Miss Hawaii

38 mins; November 12, 2022

Tamara Shaffer - Wellness & Lifestyle Consultant and Founder of DRIPHAWAII

23 mins; November 05, 2022

Alec Mapa - Actor, Comedian, Writer and Cohost Squirrel Friends

36 mins; October 29, 2022

Anette Arinix Amazing Aga - Comedian, Actor, Writer and Producer

36 mins; October 22, 2022

Aidan Laprete -Singer-Songwriter Music Producer and Actor

40 mins; October 15, 2022

John Zabate Enverga - Professional Cosplayer

37 mins; August 22, 2022

Kurt Hoffmann - Filmmaker and Editor for It's A Hawaii Thing

23 mins; August 15, 2022

Dustin Nguyen - Actor, Director and Martial Artist

40 mins; August 08, 2022

Patrick Landeza - Hawaiian Slack Key Guitarist & Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winner

37 mins; August 01, 2022

Patrick Muldoon - Actor, Producer and Musician

43 mins; July 25, 2022

Kat Reeder - Latina Illustrator & Portrait Artist

35 mins; July 18, 2022

Simmone Park - Speaker and Stand-up Comedian

46 mins; July 11, 2022

Kay Sedia - International Model from Tijuana, Actress, Tupperware Diva, Podcast Co-Host

34 mins; July 04, 2022

Kamakakehau Fernandez - Musical Entertainer/Hawaiian Falsetto Music Star

39 mins; June 27, 2022

Ruben Carrillo - Director and Cinematographer

23 mins; June 20, 2022

Jeff Yang - Writer, CNN columnist and Host of the Asian American podcast "They Call Us Bruce"

36 mins; June 13, 2022

Angela Laprete - Known as Producer, Production Supervisor, and Production Consultant

41 mins; June 06, 2022

Kawika Kahiapo - Hawaiian Slack Key Musician & Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winner

37 mins; May 30, 2022

Loukie and Avian - 88tees in Waikiki Hawaii

30 mins; May 23, 2022

Anuhea - Singer, songwriter, musician and mommy from the island of Maui

41 mins; May 16, 2022

Tumua Tuinei - Hawaii STAND-UP Comedian

42 mins; May 09, 2022

Mika Miyashima - Anchor of KITV

39 mins; May 02, 2022

Tavana - Multi-instrumentalist from Honolulu

45 mins; April 30, 2022

Alika Maikau Tengan - Director & Writer, Known for Every Day in Kaimuki

40 mins; April 25, 2022

Tavana - Multi-instrumentalist from Honolulu

45 mins; April 18, 2022

Francois Chau - Actor and best known as Dr. Pierre Chang in ABC's Lost

37 mins; April 11, 2022

Nick Verreos - Fashion Designer and Winning Mentor of Project Runway: Under the Gunn

39 mins; April 04, 2022

Lela Lee - Actress & TV Writer, creator of animated cartoon Angry Asian Girl

38 mins; March 28, 2022

Dante Basco - Actor & Producer, Rufio from Hook and Voice actor for Prince Zuko in Avatar

40 mins; March 22, 2022

Mark Kanemura - Dancer (former Lady Gaga back up dancer and finalist on So You Think You Can Dance)

35 mins; March 15, 2022

Sterling Sulieman - Actor/ Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Producer

38 mins; March 07, 2022

Raiatea Helm - Hawaiian Music Vocalist from Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi

40 mins; February 28, 2022

Guy Hagi - Weather Anchor at Hawaii News Now

45 mins; February 21, 2022

Mary Ann Changg - Iconic Hawaii Portrait and Fashion Photographer

41 mins; February 14, 2022

Jimmy Taenaka - Actor and Former U.S. National Judo Champion

37 mins; February 07, 2022

Ka'o Carlos - The founder of PIDGINMOJI

37 mins; January 31, 2022

James Mane - Samoan Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, and Podcast Host

45 mins; January 24, 2022

Tia Carrere - Singer & Actress - Wayne's World, True Lies, and Grammy-winning singer

37 mins; January 17, 2022

Malika Dudley - Emmy-nominated journalist, red carpet reporter, meteorologist and former Miss Hawaii

43 mins; January 10, 2022

Mahi Crabbe - Singer / Songwriter

38 mins; December 27, 2021

Ari South - One of Hawaii's Most Recognized Fashion Designers

41 mins; December 20, 2021

Aaron Sakai - Founder & Host of Podcast, "Sleep Times Over"

45 mins; December 13, 2021

Sylvia Jefferies - Actor Known for roles on "Nashville," "Halloween 2" and "Shaft"

46 mins; December 06, 2021

Ken Takemoto - Actor from "The Falcon & the Winter Soldier"

38 mins; November 29, 2021

James Roache - Local Entertainer from "Da Braddahs"

53 mins; November 22, 2021

Tony Silva - Local Entertainer from "Da Braddahs"

47 mins; November 16, 2021

Kayla Blake - Actor from Acclaimed TV Shows "Sports Night" and "House of Cards"

40 mins; November 08, 2021

Paul Ogata - Comedian from "The Late Late Show"

44 mins; November 01, 2021

Kelly Boy DeLima - Founder & Leader of Hawaiian Music Group, Kapena

41 mins; October 25, 2021

Dustin Nguyen - Actor from Hit TV Show '21 Jump Street'

37 mins; October 18, 2021

Yasmeen Sulieman - Broadway Actress and Singer

43 mins; October 11, 2021

Ronny Chieng - Starring in new Disney Series 'Doogie Kealoha, M.D.'

42 mins; October 04, 2021

Michael Sun Lee - Actor from Netflix Series 'Fuller House

38 mins; September 27, 2021

Shen Brown - Musician from Renowned Jawaiian Group 'Def Tech'

40 mins; September 20, 2021

Ron Yuan - Acclaimed Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

38 mins; September 13, 2021

Kevin Stea - Renowned Dancer/Choreographer for Michael Jackson, Madonna, and many more!

41 mins; September 08, 2021

Tyler Wisler - Celebrity Interior Designer

41 mins; August 30, 2021

Sienna Lalau - Dancer/Choreographer for J. Lo, Justin Bieber, BTS, and more!

43 mins; August 27, 2021

Kaleo Pilanca - One of Hawaii's Funniest Emcee's & Comedians

35 mins; August 19, 2021

Avian Ku - From Reality Show "Terrace House" / Manages "88 Tees"

38 mins; August 18, 2021

Clyde Kusatsu - Actor with Over 300 Credits!

42 mins; August 17, 2021

Bobby Moderow Jr. - Award Winning Musician, Singer-Songwriter

48 mins; August 17, 2021

Chris Ramelb - Master Sommelier / Host on "Wine &..." Podcast

40 mins; August 15, 2021

Nana Meriwether - Former Miss USA / Founder of Cale Wine

38 mins; August 14, 2021

Kauai's Kaliko Kauahi, Comedy Sensation Actor From NBC's Superstore

38 mins; August 13, 2021

Brook Lee Welcomes Her Real Better Half, Tory Mell | Writer, Producer & Husband

41 mins; August 12, 2021

Hawaii's Yancy Medeiros | UFC Fights, Sportsmanship & Growing Up On The Islands

39 mins; August 03, 2021

Yuji Okumoto of Karate Kid & Cobra Kai | Hawaii Podcast With Lanai Tabura & Brook Lee

44 mins; August 02, 2021

Meet Champ Kaneshiro, TV Host, Comic & Recent Heart Attack Survivor | Lanai & Brook's Hawaii Podcast

36 mins; June 14, 2021

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