What School You Went?

PBS Hawaiʻi

A PBS Hawai‘i podcast that explores Hawaiʻi's local cultures, communities and relationships – that help shape our identity. PBS Hawaiʻi President and CEO Ron Mizutani hosts a weekly conversation with unique and colorful individuals from across the state. From rubbah slippahs to unsolved local mysteries, Ron and guests examine and shed light on the real deal of what makes Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi.

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Freshwater Czar (with Jeremy Kimura)

What School You Went?

10/16/24 • 32 min

Without freshwater, there are no rivers, streams and underground aquifers, and without freshwater, there is no life. Jeremy Kimura refuses to let that happen in Hawaiʻi.

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Looking Through the Rearview Mirror (with Bob Sigall)

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09/18/24 • 29 min

Historian, author and business consultant Bob Sigall never took a single journalism course. In fact, he was psychology major. So how did he become one of Hawai‘i’s top newspaper columnists?

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RE-LISTEN: Ammon and Liahona Olayan

What School You Went?

06/28/23 • 19 min

Sibling musical duo Ammon and Liahona Olayan talk about their journey from living in a tent on Hawaiʻi island to performing on American Idol.
Click HERE to see Ammon & Liahona perform at PBS Hawaiʻi
Original Airdate: Dec. 7, 2022

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RE-LISTEN: Slack Key (with Jeff Peterson)

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07/19/23 • 20 min

Kī hōʻalu master Jeff Peterson talks about the art of slack key guitar, and growing up the son of a paniolo on the slopes of Haleakalā Ranch.
Click HERE to see Jeff Peterson demonstrate the art of slack key guitar.
Original Airdate: 11/24/21

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RE-LISTEN: Esports (with Manalu Nakanishi)

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07/26/23 • 18 min

Professional esports athlete and college student Manalu Nakanishi introduces Ron to the bursting popularity of competitive gaming, and how the UH-Mānoa esports team is attracting national attention.
Original Airdate: Dec. 8, 2021

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Keep it Aloha (with Kamaka Dias)

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08/09/23 • 34 min

Local social media influencer Kamaka Dias talks about his life and what led to the creation of Hawaiiverse and the Keep it Aloha podcast.

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Ukus (with Louise Ferro)

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08/23/23 • 24 min

Got ʻukus? Louise Ferro, head lice expert and owner of A Lousy Business, is here to help dispel myths, and teach you how to get rid of the parasite striking fear into the hearts of parents every school year.

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