Best Vandercook Podcasts (2025)

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#123 George VanDercook and Rudy Babikian: Behind Los Locos 50:27

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14d ago50:27

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In this episode, we sit down with George and Rudy, founders of Los Locos in Magdalena Bay, to hear the story behind their operation and what it takes to chase striped marlin on fly in one of the wildest fisheries on the planet. Recorded after a fresh seafood dinner at Los Locos HQ, this conversation offers an honest look behind the scenes—how the o…

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The Conversation: Fireworks safety; Sea level rise 51:50

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Hawaiʻi Sen. Glenn Wakai shares concerns about accountability after last year's deadly NYE fireworks explosion; University of Hawaiʻi researchers Nori Tarui and Talal Khan say sea level is devaluing coastal propertiesBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Public safety; Support for Lahaina's Filipino community 53:38

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Honolulu Dep. Fire Chief Jason Samala shares a safety message ahead of the holidays; The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation awards $1.6 million award to assist members of Lahaina's Filipino community affected by wildfiresBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Flu cases; Cliff Kapono mini-doc 53:49

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911 is seeing a rise in calls about respiratory distress this flu season; Surfer and scientist Cliff Kapono stars in the mini-doc "The Smartest Surfer in the World"By Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Illegal fireworks; Immigration 53:45

3d ago53:45

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The head of the state Department of Law Enforcement discusses concerns about illegal fireworks ahead of New Years Eve celebrations; The University of Hawaiʻi Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic has a deportation-defense hotlineBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Maui to phase out short-term rentals; Kauaʻi agriculture 53:47

6d ago53:47

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The Maui County Council has passed a measure to phase out short-term vacation rentals; Sierra Lynne Stone, a sixth-generation kalo farmer on the North Shore of Kauaʻi, shares how her family's farm has grownBy Catherine Cruz, DW Gibson, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green; Immigration 53:51

7d ago53:51

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Gov. Josh Green talks about his plan to extend expiring federal health care subsidies with state money; HPR investigates why ICE is sending immigrants from the continent to a federal detention center in HonoluluBy Bill Dorman, Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Lahaina Small Boat Harbor; Small business 53:47

8d ago53:47

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The Lahaina Small Boat Harbor has officially reopened for commercial operations; A new report says small businesses are struggling to fill job openingsBy DW Gibson, Maddie Bender, Catherine Cruz

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The Conversation: Honolulu Marathon; Whaling shipwrecks 53:50

9d ago53:50

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Participation in the Honolulu Marathon was high despite stormy conditions; Maritime archeologist Jason Raupp explores the secrets of sunken whaling shipsBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender, DW Gibson

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The Conversation: Bird flu in Hawaiʻi; Rule of law 53:48

10d ago53:48

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A state wildlife biologist says bird flu in Hawaiʻi is not a matter of "if" but "when"; Retired Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald joins a coalition of former justices speaking out about the importance of the rule of lawBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Honolulu Skyline ridership; NPR host on misinformation 33:20

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Jon Nouchi, deputy director of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services, discusses Skyline's ridership; Peter O’Dowd, co-host of NPR's "Here & Now," talks about how reporting has changed in the age of misinformationBy Catherine Cruz, DW Gibson

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The Conversation: Local youth org gets Bezos donation; Marine debris 40:10

14d ago40:10

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RYSE Hawaiʻi receives a $2.5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund; Hawaiʻi artist Jodi Endicott turns marine debris into sculptures that highlight the impact of plastic on the environmentBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Agroforestry on Kauaʻi; Marine trash art sculptures 34:52

19d ago34:52

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HPR gets a tour of an agroforestry farm on Kauaʻi; A retired city lifeguard gives marine trash new lifeBy Catherine Cruz, DW Gibson

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The Conversation: Local climate leaders; Whale behavior post-wildfire 37:52

20d ago37:52

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ʻAulani Wilhelm, CEO of Nia Tero, has been named an influential climate leader by TIME Magazine; Humpback whales have changed their behavior since their return to LahainaBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Oʻahu water resources; Preserving Maunawili Valley 53:50

21d ago53:50

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The head of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply discusses the status of Oʻahu's water resources; A coalition is working to protect parts of Maunawili Valley from future developmentBy Catherine Cruz

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The Conversation hana hou: Stories of WWII 51:54

24d ago51:54

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Today, we're revisiting our archives to bring you little-known stories of WWII.By Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Mālama Mākua film; Tourism 53:56

21d ago53:56

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Mālama Mākua's Lynette Cruz and Sparky Rodrigues and filmmaker Mikey Inouye talk about their film that shows the decades-long fight of military leases; Ray Tsuchiyama, realtor and management consultant, talks about whether Japanese travelers are coming back to HawaiʻiBy Bill Dorman, DW Gibson, Catherine Cruz

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The Conversation: Wailuku Film Festival; Native snails at the zoo 53:59

26d ago53:59

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Waikulu will be home to Maui's newest film festival; The Honolulu Zoo has a new exhibit featuring rare endemic snailsBy Catherine Cruz, DW Gibson

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The Conversation: Hawaiʻi Island affordable housing; WWII espionage 53:40

27d ago53:40

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Hawaiʻi County Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz discusses proposed changes to the island's affordable housing rules; Author Christine Kuehn grapples with her family's work as spies for the Nazis in Hawaiʻi in her new bookBy Bill Dorman, Maddie Bender, Lillian Tsang

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The Conversation: A call-in show on the future of golf 48:57

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The Conversation will be hosting a live call-in show to talk all things golf. Our panel will be taking your calls live. Call in live, or send a note to [email protected]. You can also leave a voicemail before the show on our talkback line: 808-792-8217.By DW Gibson

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2025 Holiday Gift Guide 24:57

29d ago24:57

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This year, we decided to do things a little differently. Instead of scrolling through another massive online retailer, we teamed up with our friends at Strike Zone Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida — one of the best local tackle shops in the South — to put together a holiday guide built around real-life use, local connection, and good gear that last…

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The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green; LA Angels new manager 53:37

1M ago53:37

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Gov. Josh Green discusses military leases, the Trump administration's challenge to the Green Fee; Kurt Suzuki takes over as manager of the Los Angeles Angels, making him the first person from Hawaiʻi to manage a Major League Baseball teamBy Catherine Cruz, DW Gibson, Lillian Tsang

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The Conversation: Nursing degrees; Long-term care insurance 53:46

1M ago53:46

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The federal Department of Education will no longer recognize nursing as a professional degree; Tanya Fernandes, CEO of Ho'okele Home Care, discusses the common challenges family members face when using long-term care insuranceBy Catherine Cruz, Lillian Tsang, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Hawaiʻi's media; Chinatown eatery celebrated nationally 53:48

1M ago53:48

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Local journalists Sophie Cocke and Janis Gin discuss the state of Hawaiʻi's media; Giovedi is named one of the 20 best restaurants in the U.S. by Bon AppetitBy Catherine Cruz

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The Conversation: Stories from the field 50:56

1M ago50:56

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On today's program, we're sharing stories we reported on the scene and in the field, from rural Kauaʻi to downtown Chinatown.By Catherine Cruz, DW Gibson, Maddie Bender

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The Conversation: Hakalau Forest; Poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths 53:49

1M ago53:49

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The Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge marks 40 years amid uncertainty about federal support; New York poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths presents at the Honolulu Museum of ArtBy Catherine Cruz, Maddie Bender, DW Gibson

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#123 George VanDercook and Rudy Babikian: Behind Los Locos 50:27

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The Conversation: Fireworks safety; Sea level rise 51:50

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The Conversation: Public safety; Support for Lahaina's Filipino community 53:38

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The Conversation: Flu cases; Cliff Kapono mini-doc 53:49

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The Conversation: Illegal fireworks; Immigration 53:45

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The Conversation: Maui to phase out short-term rentals; Kauaʻi agriculture 53:47

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The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green; Immigration 53:51

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The Conversation: Lahaina Small Boat Harbor; Small business 53:47

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The Conversation: Honolulu Marathon; Whaling shipwrecks 53:50

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The Conversation: Bird flu in Hawaiʻi; Rule of law 53:48

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The Conversation: Honolulu Skyline ridership; NPR host on misinformation 33:20

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The Conversation: Local youth org gets Bezos donation; Marine debris 40:10

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The Conversation: Agroforestry on Kauaʻi; Marine trash art sculptures 34:52

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The Conversation: Local climate leaders; Whale behavior post-wildfire 37:52

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The Conversation: Oʻahu water resources; Preserving Maunawili Valley 53:50

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The Conversation hana hou: Stories of WWII 51:54

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The Conversation: Mālama Mākua film; Tourism 53:56

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The Conversation: Wailuku Film Festival; Native snails at the zoo 53:59

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The Conversation: Hawaiʻi Island affordable housing; WWII espionage 53:40

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The Conversation: A call-in show on the future of golf 48:57

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2025 Holiday Gift Guide 24:57

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The Conversation: Gov. Josh Green; LA Angels new manager 53:37

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The Conversation: Nursing degrees; Long-term care insurance 53:46

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The Conversation: Hawaiʻi's media; Chinatown eatery celebrated nationally 53:48

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The Conversation: Stories from the field 50:56

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The Conversation: Hakalau Forest; Poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths 53:49