Episodes
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Episode 71: WTF (With The Fellas)
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
The WTF edition of the podcast welcomes our pals Billy Hull and Brian McInnis to get into the topics of: Mike Trapasso parting ways with the University of Hawaii baseball program after 20 years; UH losing top men's hoops assistant Chris Gerlufsen to a similar position at San Francisco; Coach K announcing his impending retirement; Lebron getting bounced in the NBA playoffs; tennis star Naomi Osaka and the role of the media. And as always we end the show with a fiery edition of our "Best and Worst".
Friday May 28, 2021
Episode 70: Davone Bess
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
Former University of Hawaii and NFL receiver Davone Bess joins the show for a remarkably candid interview about his challenges with mental health, his reaction to the death of Colt Brennan and his future aspirations to break into coaching. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan run through the topics of one of the the worst plays in MLB history, Tua Tagovailoa's eyebrow-raising admission, Phil Mickelson's historic victory at the PGA Championship, the Brooks Keopka-Bryson DeChambeau feud, fan behavior at NBA playoff games, and the Clippers getting pushed around by Luka Doncic. And as always, the fellas end the show with their "Best and Worst", which includes a tribute to the late Fred Guzman, an influential figure in Maui sports.
Friday May 21, 2021
Episode 69: Fo' Real or Fo' Fake with Micah Banton
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Kanoa and Jordan react to the recent Kwame Brown social media assault and talk about the dramatic play-in game between the Warriors and Lakers and why Lebron is such a polarizing figure. They then give their opinions of the latest renderings of the retrofitted on-campus football facility at the University of Hawaii, as well as the 2021 Rainbow Warrior baseball season before welcoming Kapolei baseball coach Micah Banton to the show to play Fo' Real or Fo' Fake and discuss the make shift Oahu championship tournament being put on by American Legion. As always the guys close things out with their "Best and Worst".
Thursday May 13, 2021
Episode 68: Charlie Wade
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Kanoa and Jordan run through the gamut of emotions on this episode. First they share their thoughts and reaction to the news of Colt Brennan's untimely passing and reflect on the former University of Hawaii quarterback's profound impact. The fellas then welcome UH men's volleyball head coach Charlie Wade to the show to talk about winning a national championship and the ensuing celebration. They end the show, as always, with their Best and Worst.
Friday May 07, 2021
Episode 67: Dustin Demeter
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Dustin Demeter, the red hot hitter for the University of Hawaii baseball teams joins the show to discuss his national and conference player of the week recognition, and how his approach to the game has evolved over time. Plus he shares his memories of the epic childhood whiffle ball games played in his yard. Prior to Dustin jumping on, Kanoa and Jordan break down the UH men's volleyball team advancing to the national championship match, and where Rado Parapunov will ultimately rank among the greatest Rainbow Warriors of all time. Plus, what the addition of Texas transfer Kamaka Hepa could mean for the 'Bows hoops program while the rumor of the return of point guard Drew Buggs does NOT come to fruition. The guys also discuss the increase in MLB no-hitters, their reaction to the NFL draft and their "Best and Worst".
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Episode 66: Curtis Murayama
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
NFL Draft Analyst and Honolulu Star Advertiser sports editor Curtis Murayama joins the podcast to provide his prognostications on the upcoming draft and which quarterback he hopes his 49ers don't pick. Plus...Kanoa and Jordan share their thoughts on the reaction to the Derek Chauvin guilty verdicts, the head-scratching RPI ratings in collegiate men's volleyball, the Super League idea that got squashed in international soccer, and Steph Curry's crazy hot streak. As always, the guys close the show with their "Best and Worst".
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Episode 65: Rado Parapunov
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
University of Hawaii men's volleyball star Rado Parapunov joins the podcast to share his perspective on his illustrious career, and his emotions as he heads down the home stretch of his college experience. Prior to that, Kanoa and Jordan discuss the newly adopted one-time transfer rule in the NCAA...the roster overhaul of the Rainbow Warrior basketball team...how hitting for the cycle (like UH's Kole Kaler) rates in great baseball achievements...whether or not Julian Edelman should be considered a hall of famer...and as always, the fellas provide their "Best and Worst".
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Episode 64: Craig Okita and the Return of Maui Baseball
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Baldwin High School baseball coach Craig Okita joins the podcast to discuss the All Pono Spring Baseball League, a club league providing prep athletes the chance to play competitive baseball on the island of Maui. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan give their takes on the NCAA basketball national championship games, the fiasco that was #VolumeGate between the Hawaii and Long Beach State men's volleyball teams, MLB's decision to move the All-Star game in protest of a controversial new voting law in Georgia, and their "Best and Worst" to end the show.
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Episode 63: Tom Brady?
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Kanoa and Jordan can barely hold in their excitement over the announced guest on this edition of the show. Plus...the guys break down the recent losing streak for the Rainbow Warrior baseball team, Opening Day in Major League Baseball, a rivalry renewed between UH and Long Beach State in men's volleyball, a coaching legend retires in college hoops, the Final Four, the continued allegations against Deshaun Watson and his lawyer's strange public defense, and the impact of the retirement of Hawaii sports columnist Ferd Lewis on the local sports journalism scene in the context of the evolution of the industry as a whole. As always the fellas end the show with their "Best and Worst".
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Episode 62: Ron Lee
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Saint Louis Crusaders head football coach Ron Lee is the guest on this episode of the podcast. He reflects on the scheduling of the upcoming unsanctioned ILH football games involving his team, Kamehameha and Punahou, and some of the players/prospects he's excited to see get some exposure and experience. Prior to the conversation with coach, Kanoa and Jordan discuss their biggest story of March Madness, the inequality being exposed between the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments, a national ranking for the UH baseball team, the importance of fans potentially being welcomed back to University of Hawaii events, the NBA trade deadline and they finish the show, as always, with their "Best and Worst".