Best Kanoa Podcasts (2026)

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Steve Walden- The Father of the Modern Longboard 1:41:23

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Send us a text On this episode we sit down with one of the most important surfer shapers of his generation especially in the context of the modern longboard. This year (2025) Walden celebrates 60 years in the surfing industry! He has created for himself and for our surf culture a big footprint filled with surfboard design contributions that have im…

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Kanoa Dahlin- The Heart of a Hawaiian Champion. 2:10:40

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Send us a text This is the most intense episode i've ever recorded. That intensity says a lot about our special mega guest. A charger in the arena of life duties and in the arena of surfing. Listen to the whole episode and you'll see why on my words. Kanoa comes from that first young generation of surfers that adopted the surfing genre of longboard…

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Michel Junod - A California Mega Legend 1:18:54

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Send us a text I am a fanboy of surfing history. When I have the privilege of conversation with those who were here before us within our surfing ecosystem, and they happen to be heavy hitters of the surfing community as surfers, shapers, historians, producers, innovators, human beings and so on..... I listen, I ask and I listen some more. Such was …

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Introducing: How to Be Superhuman 32:43

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If you love stories about going to the very edge of human endurance, then you’re in for a treat. We’ve just launched Season 3 of our adventure podcast How to Be Superhuman, with 12 new jaw-dropping stories. This episode features ultrarunner Tara Dower, who set an absolutely blistering fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail. That’s over two tho…

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2024 WSL LB TOUR WRAP UP- With master longboarder Dylan Macleod. 57:32

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Send us a text On this episode (recorded on October 24th) South African surfing master and commentator Dylan Mcleod joins me in an informal but substantive conversation of what we perceived and viewed in this years WSL LB Tour. Plenty of LB geek talk and constructive criticism. Congratulations to Taylor Jensen 4x and Rachael Tilly 2x on a monumenta…

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Dennis Ryder- California Master Surfboard Artisan. 1:14:20

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Send us a text In June of 2024 I finally set a date with Ventura surfing legend and master craftsmen Mr. Dennis Ryder for a quick interview. Fifteen minutes away from my home, Dennis and his wife live in a beautiful property alongside a calm creek. What seems to be a serene and beautiful creek unfortunately has another side to it. A nightmare turne…

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The Story Behind the CI Log with Devon Howard 37:06

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Send us a text What do you get when you get together one of the most respected longboarders in the world with one of the most respected longboard shapers in the planet? You get the CI Log from Channel Islands Surfboards. On this episode you will learn the backstory on how the CI Log came to be. Destiny, I'd say, brought Devon Howard to CIS and that…

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Taylor Jensen- A Giant of Competitive Longboarding History 1:23:49

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Send us a text THE COMEBACK EPISODE After almost two years of a sabbatical-esque break, I am back with a BANGER for all of you longboard nerds! Taylor Jensen is one of my and many peoples favorite longboarders to watch. And for good reason. One of his surfing strengths that separate him from other great world class longboarders is his fluidity conn…

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Bonus episode: Hear how the Wings for Life World Run 2023 went 22:36

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Did you run with us this year in the Wings for Life World Run 2023? Even if you didn’t but are curious how it was for our hosts, Erin and Ayo, plus all the guests and listeners who ran it too… well, get listening to this bonus episode! They take a moment to chat with previous guest and GPS runner Jeric Yuen, hear about Ayo’s experience (spoiler: he…

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I run to break boundaries with runner Bobbi Gibb 36:39

2+ y ago36:39

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It’s the last episode until the big run and we are going out with a bang with the inspirational Bobbi Gibb. Bobbi was the first woman ever to run the Boston marathon and her story is one of resilience, perseverance and blind optimism. She broke every boundary around to run this race in 1966 and showed women everywhere they were capable of running m…

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I run to listen… with a leading headphone technology expert 20:49

2+ y ago20:49

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The simplicity of running is something we often praise on this podcast. Not needing anything but a pair of trainers and the outside world makes running one of the easiest sports for exercising, that’s for sure. However, it is kinda nice to geek out on good gear from time to time, and while Erin is away, self-confessed tech geek Ayo is doing just th…

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I run for the freedom with Japanese surfer Kanoa Igarashi 18:43

2+ y ago18:43

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Kanoa Igarashi is one formidable surfer and loves running to help him keep agile for the waves. His name translates to the ‘the free one’, so naturally he loves running for the freedom it gives him. In this episode, Ayo hears all about this, as well as the burgeoning Japanese surf scene, which is about to take the world by storm, and also what it w…

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Bonus Episode – Well Far Daily 3:52

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Here’s something very special for all the Why I Run listeners. Hosted by Amy Lane, Well Far Daily is a daily dose of tips and tricks to help you crush your running goals, one day at a time. Whether you're just starting out or looking to hit a new marathon PB, Well Far Daily combines advice from experts in the industry and Amy's extensive knowledge …

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I run to switch my perspective with rock climber Emily Harrington 29:01

2+ y ago29:01

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Erin talks with tenacious rock climber Emily Harrington. Emily fell in love with rock climbing when she was a child and has never looked back (or down!). She’s a force to be reckoned with on the cliffs and is five-time US National Champion in sport lead climbing. But when rock climbing is your job it can be hard to associate exercising with leisure…

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I run to celebrate myself with running coach Marcus Brown and comedian Helen Thorn 33:29

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It’s always nice to find time to celebrate your wins and running should be no exception – two people who know this all too well are today’s guests, podcasters Marcus Brown and Helen Thorn. Marcus is a running coach and host of the sensational A Runner’s Life podcast. He’s been on a massive journey with his running, which has even helped him get a d…

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I run to live better with Scuderia AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost 30:30

3y ago30:30

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Franz Tost is the team principal of Formula One's Scuderia AlphaTauri, or as Ayo puts it, ‘the boss... the head honcho of the team’. Franz has a no-nonsense coaching style like no other, believing that dedication and passion are vital to success – both as a driver and as a person. (He also practises what he preaches and gets up every day at 5am for…

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I run to spread joy with web developer Jeric Yuen 25:26

3y ago25:26

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London-based web developer and running enthusiast Jeric Yuen shares his passion for GPS art – making pictures out of running routes. Host Erin Azar hears all about how the idea came about and how he uses it to spread joy among his running community and beyond. Still can’t get your head around it? Follow Jeric at @coderunnerguy to discover the joy o…

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I run for the challenge with freerunner Hazal Nehir 29:23

3y ago29:23

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Jumping across rooftops is all in a day’s work for the world’s foremost female freerunner, yet Hazal Nehir claims running is a lot tougher. Known for her gravity-defying acrobatics and movie stunt work, she always squares up to a challenge. In this episode Ayo talks to her about managing her doubts, coming back to parkour after injury and why runni…

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I run through the ups and downs with TikTokker Jimmy Jan 20:00

3y ago20:00

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We all have good days, bad days, a rough patch or a few months of feeling on top of the world – perhaps no one more so than Australian TikTokker Jimmy Jan. In this episode, Jimmy speaks to Ayo about how running has helped him through the ups and downs of life. Suffering an accident in 2021 that paralysed him from the waist down, Jimmy shares what i…

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I run for the inner buzz with Ironman triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay 28:39

3y ago28:39

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Ever had a natural buzz after really pushing yourself at something? Well that’s achievable no matter who you are according to this week’s guest, multiple Ironman champion Lucy Charles-Barclay. Lucy is a professional swimmer-turned-triathlete, so she knows first-hand the joys that adding running to your training regime can offer, and she’s here to s…

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I run for simplicity with US Team Skipper Jimmy Spithill 24:05

3y ago24:05

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It’s our first episode of season 2 and hosts Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere couldn’t be more excited about it. To mark this ceremonious occasion, Ayo chats with highly decorated yachtsman Jimmy Spithill. Jimmy has won world championships, been named World Sailor of the Year and currently leads the U.S. team on the global SailGP tour. Jimmy tells us a…

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What to expect from Season 2 1:39

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We’re back with Season 2! The Why I Run podcast from Red Bull celebrates the extraordinary and the everyday stories of running, to inspire you to pick up those running shoes and just get going! Runners of every skill level are welcome, from passionate regulars, to runners who struggle to get out the door – and everyone in between. We had some incre…

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Bonus episode: Hear how the Wings for Life World Run 2022 went 23:39

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Erin and Ayo, along with over 161,892 participants from 192 nations at runs in 165 countries around the globe, were part of the ninth annual edition of the Wings for Life World Run this May and together they raised 4.7 million euros for spinal cord research. They’re taking a moment to chat with each other about their individual runs, and to hear fr…

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Bill Hamilton-The Matador, Journey of a Legend. 1:28:25

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Send us a text February 2022, life takes me to Kauai, HI for a nice vacation stay in the North Shore. Few weeks prior to arrival I do a quick brainstorm session on who might be in the Hawaiian Garden Isle that could be a great guest for my podcast, maybe 15 seconds into my brainstorm session I thought "wait isn't Billy Hamilton from Kauai?!" A quic…

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I run for those who can't with Olympic hurdler Colin Jackson and wheelchair tennis player Nico Langmann 38:55

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It’s our last episode before the Wings for Life World Run on Sunday May 8! Erin and Ayo sit down for a round-table chat with international sports director and record-breaking Olympic hurdler Colin Jackson, and wheelchair tennis superstar Nico Langmann, to hear about what that idea of ‘running for those who can’t’ means to them both and to share som…

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I run for fun with Wesley Butstraen 38:45

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This week is all about putting the fun back into your run. Erin and Ayo speak to Wesley Butstraen. If you’ve ever encountered a big bearded man in a bright pink suit on a Wings for Life World Run, that’s Wesley, and it’s completely joy-inducing. We hear about how he started running for health reasons but found his mindset shifting as his running pr…

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I run to connect with my environment with climber Sasha DiGiulian and runner Erik Ahlström 38:19

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Climber Sasha DiGiulian and runner Erik Ahlström join hosts Erin and Ayo to explore the connection between running and nature. Sasha is a world champion professional rock climber from the USA, while Erik is the Swedish creator of ‘plogging’ – running and picking up litter. Find every episode on redbull.com/WhyIRun Want to run? Join the Why I Run Po…

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I run to spend time with others with freeskier Kelly Sildaru and runner Adolfo Salgueiro 39:32

3+ y ago39:32

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Freeskier Kelly Sildaru and hobby runner Adolfo Salgueiro chat with Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere about sharing the running experience with others. Adolfo talks about how his father’s running inspired him as a child. Adolfo Senior was running in Venezuela in the 70s, long before the trend of running evolved to what it is today – he was running marat…

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I run because I'm hooked with BMXer Matthias Dandois and runner Hellah Sidibe 37:44

4y ago37:44

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BMXer Matthias Dandois and runner Hellah Sidibe share their passion for running with hosts Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere. Matthias Dandois was crowned the world’s best BMX flatlander at the age of just 19, using running as his cardio exercise to keep his energy high during the flat runs. Hellah Sidibe has been running every day for the past five yea…

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I run to feel part of a community with DJ Charlie Dark and ultrarunner Dylan Bowman 44:36

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DJ Charlie Dark and ultrarunner Dylan Bowman join Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere to discuss their shared love of being part of a running community. Charlie Dark, DJ, poet and youth mentor, is the founder of Run Dem Crew, the London-based running collective. Erin and Ayo are also joined by Dylan Bowman, an ultrarunner, to discuss their experiences of …

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Tommy Pierucki - Cameras, Planers and Desire. 1:16:32

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Send us a text Episode dedicated to the memory, family and friends of Peter Cole and Johnny Fain. RIP As I prepared for the TP interview, I learned some interesting facts about Tommy. One thing in particular caught me by surprise. The man that I had been following for the last few years on Instagram to satisfy my need of consuming beautiful longboa…

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I run to open up the world with runner Rahaf Khatib and F1 driver Pierre Gasly 38:57

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Runner Rahaf Khatib and F1 driver Pierre Gasly talk to Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere about what running means to them. Rahaf Khatib made headlines when she graced the cover of Women’s Running magazine in October of 2016 as the first hijabi to appear on the cover of a fitness magazine. She’s a huge advocate and inspiration for Muslim women running al…

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I run to explore with athlete Mario Rigby and racer Ida Mathilde Steensgaard 39:17

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Athlete Mario Rigby and racer Ida Mathilde Steensgaard talk with hosts Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere about where running has taken them. Mario Rigby is a former professional track and field athlete, turned adventurer and explorer. He completed an epic two-year-long walk across Africa, from Cape Town to Cairo. Ida Mathilde Steensgaard is a Danish env…

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I run to clear my mind with wheelchair-user Sandile Mkhize and street dancer Angyil 36:10

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Wheelchair-user Sandile Mkhize and street dancer Angyil share their running experiences with hosts Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere. Sandile Mkhize, from South Africa, shares his story of entering the Wings for Life World Run to raise money for spinal cord injury research after a motorbike accident that paralysed him. Then, Angela ‘Angyil’ McNeal, winn…

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I run to be creative with triathlete Courtney Atkinson and writer Helen Mort 43:12

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Writer Helen Mort and triathlete Courtney Atkinson talk with hosts Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere about what running means to them. Helen Mort is a renowned poet and novelist – she discusses how running can scratch the creative itch. Professional Australian triathlete Courtney Atkinson dives in to share his thoughts on running. Could running be the c…

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Why I Run... available now 1:13

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Join the fun and join the run with Red Bull’s Why I Run podcast, talking to guests ranging from professional athletes like Courtney Atkinson to casual joggers with a passion for plogging. Join Erin Azar, aka Mrs. Space Cadet, and Ayo Akinwolere, the world-record breaking swimmer, diving into the reasons why people run as we approach one of the worl…

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Jai Billy Lee - The Dark Lord of Longboarding. 1:46:28

4y ago1:46:28

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Send us a text WARNING- LOADED EPISODE!!! Arguably, one of the best longboarders in the world of the last few decades, IF... we are judging noseriding as an important component of a longboarders repertoire. During the process of producing this episode I was watching video footage of Mr. Lee to refresh my memory of his insane longboard riding capabi…

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Episode 91: Timmy Chang 52:23

4y ago52:23

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New University of Hawaii head football coach Timmy Chang joins the show. In a sometimes emotional interview, Chang expresses his appreciation for returning home and his plan to see the program succeed. Plus Kanoa and Jordan end the show with their "Best and Worst".By kanoaleahey

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Paul Strauch- A Legend Within Surfing's Genesis 1:13:06

4y ago1:13:06

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Send us a text I was brought up to respect my elders. Though I am respectful, most of the time ( I fault here and there lol), with everyone, there is an extra layer of admiration that I have for those who have experienced life and its challenges to their senior years. And if someones life experiences involve surfing.... boy, you gotta my attention …

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Episode 90: Brian McInnis 1:15:02

4y ago1:15:02

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BMac is back! Brian McInnis of the Spectrum News app joins the show to talk about his return to covering sports, including the continuing saga of the new Aloha Stadium development, the curious situation involving the Hawaii Pacific University women's basketball program, and much more. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan share their thoughts on UH football's upc…

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Episode 89: UH Football Alums 1:22:53

4y ago1:22:53

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In the wake of the recent announced departures from the UH Football team, the guys talk with a couple Hawaii alums, Darryl McBride Jr. and Rich Miano. McBride initiated a Twitter Spaces discussion yesterday featuring current and former players regarding their concerns about the state of the program. And Miano is...well, our resident football guru. …

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Episode 88: Larry Beil 1:10:45

4y ago1:10:45

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Former Hawaii sportscaster and current news/sports anchor for ABC7 in San Francisco, Larry Beil, joins the show to tell it as he sees it with regard to the University of Hawaii football team. Larry shares his thoughts on the team's struggles this season and his concerns about the big picture impact for the program. It's an honest conversation that …

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Episode 87: Matt Youmans 1:31:10

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After a "forced" two week hiatus, we talk football through the lens of the sports gambler with our buddy Matt Youmans, Vegas Stats and Information Network editor, who breaks down UH vs UNLV, the topsy-turvy NFL season, and his most painful bad beat. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan discuss the current status of Rainbow Warriors football, the season debut of …

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Episode 86: Rich Miano 50:12

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Our resident football guru Rich Miano joins to the show to discuss the firing of Nick Rolovich as Washington State head football coach, as well as the trade rumors surrounding Tua Tagovailoa, and the Rainbow Warrior football team's upcoming hana hou matchup with New Mexico State. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan express their distaste for a possible Braves-A…

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Episode 85: ”What the (Bleep)!” 53:00

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Kanoa and Jordan go guest-less...while discussing the commitment of Saint Louis Crusader quarterback AJ Bianco to the University of Hawaii, the Warriors' weekend matchup with Nevada, the welcoming back of fans (in limited fashion) to local sporting events...before introducing a new segment called "What the (Bleep)!" where they tackle the controvers…

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Episode 84: Khoury Bethley 1:04:55

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Hawaii football defensive standout Khoury Bethley joins the show to discuss his nationally recognized performance in the Rainbow Warriors' upset over Fresno State, as well as the early life challenges he overcame to become a decorated collegiate student-athlete. Plus...Kanoa and Jordan talk about the announcement to move the Maui Invitational to La…

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Belonging with Nicola Salmon 54:20

4+ y ago54:20

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Hello everyone! Today on the podcast we have the super lovely @fatpositivefertility (it was our first time meeting and we had a fantastic conversation! Nicola Salmon is a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people a…

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Episode 83: Darren Hernandez 1:03:10

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The fellas hang with Darren Hernandez - Kapolei Head Football Coach and Spectrum OC16 football analyst - to talk about the OIA getting the green light to open practice for the upcoming season and his approach to coaching and commentating. Plus...Kanoa and Jordan discuss the epic Super Bowl Halftime news, the homecoming matchup for UH football again…

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Episode 82: Calvin Turner Jr 51:14

4+ y ago51:14

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The Rainbow Warrior football team's "human highlight reel", Calvin Turner Jr., joins the show to talk about his approach to the game, dealing with a 1-3 start to the 2021 season and his experience with traditional Hawaiian food. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan discuss the UH football team's loss to San Jose State, the debate over whether fans should be allo…

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Episode 81: Carissa Moore 54:47

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Hawaii's Carissa Moore joins the show fresh off winning her fifth world surfing championship, adding to her Olympic gold medal from earlier this summer. She discusses her come-from-behind effort at the Rip Curl WSL Finals, and what motivates her to keep striving for more. Plus the Kanoa and Jordan talk about the 1-2 start for the University of Hawa…