The new podcast version of the popular Hawaii radio show. While practicing appropriate social distancing, sportscasters Kanoa Leahey and Jordan Helle "talk story" about the serious and not-so serious issues both in and around the world of sports.
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
With University of Hawaii alums Phil Handy and Anthony "A.C." Carter matching up as assistant coaches in the NBA Finals, we talk with the guy who recruited each of them to Manoa, Jackson Wheeler. The longtime UH assistant discusses their impact on the Hawaii hoops program and shares memories of some of the classic and most competitive years in Rainbow basketball history. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan talk about the return of UH football, the most surprising upset in college football last week, which 3-0 NFL team is the most/least legit, the Lakers vs Heat, and the start of the MLB playoffs. And, as always, they'll conclude the episode with their "Best and Worst".
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Fresh off his second straight TKO victory in the UFC, veteran MMA fighter Tyson Nam joins the show to talk about the reason for his recent surge and what he hopes comes next. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan talk about the possible return of Mountain West and Hawaii football...the Maui Invitational relocating to the mainland for 2020...AD's late game heroics for the Lakers and the potential UH alum matchup in the NBA Finals...takeaways from week 2 in the NFL...and concluding the show with their "Best and Worst".
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Professional volleyball player Erik Shoji joins the show from Russia, where he's embarking on another season of competition. The U.S. national team libero from Hawaii discusses his journey in the sport, and his concern over his alma mater, Stanford, eliminating its men's volleyball program. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan talk about the Nuggets' incredible upset of the Clippers in the NBA Playoffs, the top storylines from the first week of the NFL season, Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo taking on the Pentagon, the Diamond Head Classic being reportedly relocated to Orlando, and as always, their "Best and Worst".
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Quarterback Guru Vince Passas talks about the long list of successful QB's he's worked with including Marcus Mariota and Tua Tagovailoa, and what motivates him to cultivate such young, aspiring talent. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan discuss Tua being named the backup to Ryan Fitzpatrick in Miami...the historic nature of the BYU vs Navy matchup on Labor Day...the University of Hawaii extending its television rights deal with Spectrum...and as always, their "Best and Worst".
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Former Arizona basketball standout and ESPN analyst Corey Williams describes what made the late Lute Olson such a legendary coach, and shares his thoughts on what the upcoming college hoops season might look like. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan discuss the latest the NBA playoffs and the trend of Hawaii prep football athletes playing on the mainland amid the Covid pandemic. And as always, they share their "Best and Worst" to end the show.
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Polynesian Football Hall of Famer Vai Sikahema joins the show to dicuss the impact of island culture on the sport of football and the legacy being established by the Polynesian Bowl. He also shares his thoughts about what's next for him following his impending retirement from NBC10 in Philadelphia after working over 25 years as a sports and news anchor. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan break down the NBA playoffs, the Miami Dolphins latest QB situation, the Jaguars waiving Leonard Fournette, and their "Best and Worst".
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Editor for the Vegas Stats & Information Network and ESPN contributor Matt Youmans joins the show to talk about the impact this unique year has had on sports gambling in Las Vegas and the chances of the Raiders turning to Marcus Mariota at some point this season. He also delivers a few NFL betting nuggets for the listeners. Kanoa and Jordan discuss the NBA's boycott in the name of social justice. Could we see pro rugby in Hawaii? And as always, the fellas share their "Best and Worst".
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Fresh off his victorious UFC debut, Kai Kamaka III joins the show to discuss the fight, his incredible approach to conditioning, and the MMA family legacy from which he comes. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan react to the Tennessee Titans waiving former UH quarterback Cole McDonald, whether the LA teams are in real danger in the NBA bubble, the health issues mounting in college football, and their "Best and Worst".
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Punahou alum and former PGA Tour winner Parker McLachlin joins the show to talk about making his commentating debut on PGA Tour Live last week. He also gives his opinion of the state of golf and the tour, while hinting at his newly invented wedge tool that he says will help amateur golfers. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan discuss Jon Gruden's comments lauding the play of Marcus Mariota...Kai Kamaka III's impressive UFC victory...whether Fernando Tatis Jr. needed to apologize for violating an unwritten rule of baseball...and their favorites in the NBA Playoffs. As always, they cap the show with their "Best and Worst".
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
ILH Executive Director Blane Gaison joins the podcast to discuss the postponement of most fall prep sports in Hawaii and when he thinks we might be able to see a return to action. He also talks about being the presumed answer to a classic Hawaii sports trivia question. Kanoa and Jordan also address the fractured state of college football and whether a national championship under these circumstances would be considered tainted. Plus, they name the NBA bubble MVP, and as always end the show with their "Best and Worst".