Shows / Keep it Aloha
Keep it Aloha
Your favorite Hawai'i podcast hosted by Kamaka Dias talking stories with influential figures in Hawai'i and beyond about their lives and our culture. Join us as we get to know our guests a little deeper and talk about what keeping it aloha truly means.
Episodes
Keep it AlohaNia Jax: How WWE Embraced Her Body, Growing Up in Hawaii & Her Samoan Roots | Keep It Aloha Ep. 252
Nia Jax (Savelina Fanene) is a professional wrestler and WWE Superstar who was born in Australia and raised between Hawaiʻi and California. She comes from a…
Keep it AlohaBuilding a Brand That Makes People Feel So Loved | Sera Tyrell Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 251)
Sera Tyrell is an entrepreneur and community builder from the island of Oʻahu.She is the founder of So Loved Goods, a local brand built around spreading love…
Keep it AlohaFrom Waiting Tables to Hawaii’s Male Vocalist of the Year | IZIK Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 250)
Izik (Isaac Moreno) is a singer, songwriter, and musician from the islands of Molokaʻi and Oʻahu. He spent years grinding as a working musician, from waiting…
Keep it AlohaHawaii’s Big-Wave Surfing Champion on Fear, Family & Jaws | Billy Kemper Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 249)
Billy Kemper is a professional surfer and one of the most accomplished big-wave surfers of his generation from the island of Maui.He’s a four-time Peʻahi…
Keep it AlohaHow a Hawaii Walk-On Made It to the NFL | Rich Miano Keep It Aloha (Ep. 248)
Rich Miano is a former professional football player, coach, mentor, and broadcaster from the island of Oʻahu.After walking on to the University of Hawaiʻi…
Keep it AlohaSharing Hawaii’s Stories Through Podcasting | Taisei & Kenji Lee Keep It Aloha (Ep. 247)
Taisei & Kenji Lee are entrepreneurs, storytellers, and brothers from the island of O'ahu. Taisei spent nearly two decades in the restaurant and hospitality…
Keep it AlohaHow a Pro Surfer Built AVVA to Share Aloha Worldwide | Kekoa Cazimero Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 246)
Kekoa Cazimero is a professional surfer and entrepreneur from the island of Oʻahu. He’s also the founder of AVVA, a Hawaiʻi-born brand built around surf…
Keep it AlohaHow a Kid from Hawaii Became a 2x MLB Gold Glove Winner | Kolten Wong Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 245)
Kolten Wong is a former Major League Baseball player from the Big island of Hawaiʻi. Before baseball became his career, he was an All-Star in both football and…
Keep it AlohaThe Hawaii Pop Star Betting Everything on Herself | Karlee Girl Live at Lē’ahi (Ep. 244)
Karlee Tanaka is a singer-songwriter and independent artist from the island of Oʻahu. She was one of just 20 artists selected from more than 120,000 applicants…
Keep it AlohaThe Family That Helped Invent Windsurfing | Matty & Zane Schweitzer Keep It Aloha (Ep. 243)
Matty & Zane Schweitzer are brothers from the island of Maui who carry one of the most unique family legacies in watersports. Their grandfather, Hoyle…
Keep it AlohaFrom Papa John’s Delivery Driver to the Nation’s Top Passer | Bryant Moniz Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 242)
Bryant Moniz is a former professional quarterback, coach, and community leader from the island of Oʻahu. Many know him as one of the most accomplished…
Keep it AlohaThe Real Meaning of Aloha, Identity & Hawaiian Culture | Kumu Hinaleimoana Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 241)
Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong is a cultural leader from the island of Oʻahu. She is a kumu hula, Hawaiian language and culture practitioner, filmmaker, composer, and…
Keep it AlohaThe Mentor Every Young Entrepreneur in Hawaiʻi Needs to Hear | Daniel Kim Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 240)
Daniel Kim is an entrepreneur, mentor, creator economy pioneer, and the founder and CEO of MerchLabs. As the founder of MerchLabs, he’s helped generate over…
Keep it AlohaThe Hawaii Queen Who Became a Global Drag Icon | Sasha Colby Keeps It Aloha in California (Ep. 239)
Sasha Colby is a performer, actress, and LGBTQ+ icon from the island of Oʻahu. She has spent more than two decades becoming one of the most respected and…
Keep it AlohaWhat's Really Happening With Aloha Stadium? | Kaloa Robinson Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 238)
Kaloa Robinson is a Hawai’i development leader from the island of Oʻahu. After graduating from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Shidler College of…
Keep it AlohaMeet the Artist Taking Hawaiʻi Music to the World | 8R08 Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 237)
Myron Armstrong, better known as 8R08, is a musician from the island of Oʻahu. He has become one of fastest-rising artists to ever come out of Hawaiʻi and is…
Keep it AlohaHow Two Sisters From Hawaiʻi Built a Global Audience | Kirsten & Erika Titus Keep It Aloha (Ep. 236)
Kirsten and Erika Titus popular content creators from the island of O’ahu. They are two sisters who turned making videos for fun into one of the biggest social…
Keep it AlohaHow Small Kine Things Can Make a Big Difference | Cole Mynah Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 235)
Cole Mynah is a Hawaiʻi entrepreneur and content creator from the island of O’ahu. This local braddah is a passionate storyteller who has built a career…
Keep it AlohaHow a Hawaiʻi Kid Became an NFL Legend with the Chicago Bears | Olin Kreutz Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 234)
Olin Kreutz is a Hawaiʻi football legend from the island of O’ahu. In high school he received All-State and SuperPrep All-America honors while serving as…
Keep it AlohaRaised by the Ocean, Built for Big Waves| Kai Lenny Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 233)
Our guest today is a professional surfer and all-around waterman from the island of Maui. He is widely considered one of the greatest watermen of all time…
Keep it AlohaHow Hirie Built One of Hawaiʻi's Biggest Music Careers | Hirie Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 232)
Hirie is a global artist originally from the Philippines, Italy and the island of O’ahu. She has gone on to become one of the leading female voices in modern…
Keep it AlohaThis Hawaiʻi Band Took a Break…Then Everything Changed | Wavvy Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 231)
Kala’i Pomroy and James Shaw are musical artists from the Big Island of Hawai’i. These Hilo boys are now based on Oʻahu, and represent a new generation of…
Keep it AlohaHow a North Shore Lifeguard Helped Rebuild His Community | Joey Cadiz Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 230)
Joey Cadiz is a community leader from the island of O’ahu. He is a North Shore lifeguard, big-wave surfer, former University of Hawaiʻi football player, kalo…
Keep it AlohaIs Hawaiʻi Traffic the Worst? Are Firefighters Paid Fairly? | Pau Hana w/ Kanoe (Ep. 229)
Today on Pau Hana 🤙🏽Kanoelehua Robinson—Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant, the face of Hawaiian Host Aloha Macs, and Kamaka’s little sister—joins us for the…
Keep it AlohaBig Island Roots, Military Discipline, Vegas Hustle | Justin Hong Keeps It Aloha in Vegas (Ep. 228)
Justin Hong is an entrepreneur and podcast host from the Big island of Hawai’i. He is the creator and host of the Still Friends Show podcast, a weekly show…
Keep it AlohaFrom the Hawaiian Islands to the Octagon | Kai Kamaka Keeps It Aloha in Las Vegas (Ep. 227)
Kai Kamaka is a professional mixed martial artist from the island of O’ahu. In high school he won the HHSAA State Championship after claiming gold in OIA…
Keep it AlohaFrom Next Generation to Entrepreneur: Music & Building Moani | Micah G Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 226)
Micah Keolanui is a singer, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur from the island of O’ahu. He is known for his smooth vocals and signature reggae sound…
Keep it AlohaCarrying Legacy Through Hula & Oli | Kekuhi & Kaumakaiwa Keali'ikanaka'ole Keep It Aloha (Ep. 225)
Kekuhi and Kaumakaiwa Keali'ikanaka'ole are cultural practitioners from the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. They are descendants of one of Hawaiʻi’s most influential…
Keep it AlohaFrom Pig Farm to Hit Songs: Chardonnay’s Unlikely Rise | Chardonnay Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 224)
Chardonnay Pa'o is a Native-Hawaiian award-winning singer, songwriter from the west side of O’ahu. This Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-Winner is also a farmer and is…
Keep it AlohaThe Iconic Voice Behind the Original Pokémon Theme Song | Jason Paige Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 223)
Jason Paige is an entertainer from all over the US, but currently based in L.A. He is a singer, songwriter, and performer that is best known as the voice…
Keep it AlohaInside the Mind of a Native-Hawaiian High Seer | Kimo Kepano Keeps It Aloha in Washington (Ep. 222)
Kimo Kepano is a Kanaka Maoli High Seer from New York. He is the founder of The Light Seer Method. For more than three decades, he has helped people understand…
Keep it AlohaBringing Hawaiian History to Hollywood | Paʻa Sibbett (Chief of War) Keeps It Aloha in Washington (Ep. 221)
Pa'a Sibbett is a Kanaka Maoli writer, filmmaker, and storyteller from Seattle Washington. He is the co-creator of Chief of War, a series centered around the…
Keep it AlohaThe Artist Bringing Hawaiian History to Life | Brook & Drena Parker Keep it Aloha (Ep. 220)
Brook and Drena Parker are Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs from the island of O’ahu. Brook is a multidisciplinary artist, historian, and genealogist , whose work…
Keep it AlohaWhy Lewa Left High Watah | Keep it Aloha Talk Story with Lewa (Ep. 219)
Lewa is a musician from the island of Moloka'i. He is best known for his time as a member of the band High Watah. During the band’s rise in Hawaiʻi’s music…
Keep it AlohaFrom England to Hawaiian Language Educator | Kaliko Beamer-Trapp Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 218)
Kaliko Beamer-Trapp is a Hawaiian language educator and cultural practitioner originally from England. He is also the hānai son of the late Aunty Nona Beamer…
Keep it AlohaFrom ER Doctor to Governor of Hawai'i | Josh Green Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 217)
Josh Green is a medical doctor from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the Governor of the State of Hawaiʻi. Before stepping into public office, he spent more than…
Keep it AlohaMauna Kea, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian Identity | Kaho'okahi Kanuha Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 216)
Kahoʻokahi Kanuha is a prominent Native Hawaiian educator from Moku o Keawe and a respected cultural practitioner dedicated to ʻike Hawaiʻi and cultural…
Keep it AlohaRevitalizing the Hawaiian Language in Hawai'i | Michael Sonoda Dias Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 215)
Michael Sonoda Dias is a Hawaiian Language speaker from the island of Oʻahu. He is the father of podcast host Kamaka Dias and the man who brought the Hawaiian…
Keep it AlohaHow a Foreigner From Hawai'i Changed Sumo Forever | Konishiki Keeps It Aloha in Japan (Ep. 214)
Konishiki Yasokichi (Saleva'a Fuauli Atisanoe) is a cultural ambassador and sumo legend from the island of Oʻahu. He became the first non-Japanese-born…
Keep it AlohaFaith, Leadership & Empowering Women | Lisa Kai Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 213)
Lisa Kai is a Senior pastor, author and entrepreneur from the island of Oʻahu. She is a visionary leader with a heart to advance faith, purpose, and community…
Keep it AlohaBuilding a Positive Platform From Hawaiʻi | Micah Tengan Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 212)
Micah Tengan is a content creator and entrepreneur from the island of Oʻahu. He’s a UH Mānoa graduate with a business degree and a storyteller with a growing…
Keep it AlohaWhat Hawaiian Sovereignty Looks Like in Action | Dennis "Bumpy" Kanahele Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 211)
Dennis "Bumpy" Kanahele is a Native Hawaiian leader from the island of O’ahu. He is a cultural practitioner and one of the most influential voices in the…
Keep it AlohaHow a Barber in Hawaiʻi Became a Content Creator | Isaiah Kaikala Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 210)
Isaiah Kaikala is a content creator and barber originally from Washington, now living in Hawaiʻi. When he’s not cutting hair, you can find him on the golf…
Keep it AlohaChasing Waves While Building Purpose | Pua DeSoto Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 209)
Pua DeSoto is a professional surfer and entrepreneur from the island of O’ahu. She is the youngest podcast guest we’ve ever had on and now she is back 2 years…
Keep it AlohaThis NBA Champion Is Representing Culture & Community | Patty Mills Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 208)
Patty Mills is an Indigenous Australian professional basketball player from Australia. He is a five-time Olympian, NBA Champion, and 16-year NBA veteran…
Keep it AlohaMeet the New Face of Hawaiian Host AlohaMacs | Kanoelehua Robinson Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 207)
Kanoelehua Robinson is a flight attendant and model from the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. She is the new face of Hawaiian Host alongside Kahanu Cuban, following in…
Keep it AlohaThis Doctor Is Healing Brains & Changing Lives In Hawaii | Dr. Jason Keifer Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 206)
Jason Keifer is a psychiatrist from Omaha, Nebraska. He is the founder of Brain Health Hawaii, where he serves as the CEO and Medical Director, bringing…
Keep it AlohaIsland Magic Mike Bringing Laughter To Hawai’i | Mike Garcia Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 205)
Mike Garcia A.K.A. Island Magic Mike is a comedian, creator, and all-around entertainer from the island of Oʻahu. You’ve probably seen his hilarious skits…
Keep it AlohaThe Godfather of Poke | Sam Choy Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 204)
Sam Choy is a legendary chef and TV personality from the island of O‘ahu. He’s widely recognized as the “Godfather of Poke” and one of Hawai‘i’s true culinary…
Keep it AlohaThe Mind of a Champion | Egan Inoue Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 203)
Egan Inoue is a multi-sport champion from the island of Oʻahu. He’s a 2-time Racquetball World Champion, 2-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, and 5-time…
Keep it AlohaHo'okuaʻāina: Growing People Through the Growing of Kalo | Dean Wilhelm Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 202)
Dean Wilhelm is a community leader from the island of Oʻahu and the co-founder and co-director of Ho'okuaʻāina — a gathering place for people to connect with…
Keep it AlohaLove on the Spectrum in Hawai‘i | Tanner & Connor Keep It Aloha (Ep. 201)
Connor Tomlinson from Georgia and Tanner Smith from South Carolina are two of the stars of Netflix’s hit show Love on the Spectrum. Best friends and autism…
Keep it AlohaThe BEST sherbet in Hawai’i | Neale Asato Keeps It Aloha (Ep. 200)
Neale Asato is an entrepreneur from the island of O’ahu. He is the owner of Asato Family Shop, which is best known for making “Local Kine” sherbet that honors…
Keep it Aloha#199 | Keao NeSmith | Neo Hawaiian, translating Harry Potter books, and best ways to learn Hawaiian
Keao NeSnith is a Hawaiian linguist from the island of Kaua’i. He is an educator and translator who has taught at various universities in Hawai’i, Tahiti and…
Keep it Aloha#198 | Cheyne Gitsham | Creating videos, going to school in Hawai'i, and what's his favorite song
Cheyne Gitsham is a content creator from California. He is most known for his social media content sharing videos about his life in Hawai’i and street…
Keep it Aloha#197 | Seven Suns | Live Podcast at Blue Note Hawai'i + live musical performance
Seven Suns are a collective of seven bandmates from all over the world. Their first full length album ‘Many Feathers’ was released in November of 2024 and…
Keep it Aloha#196 | AJ Rafael | How he got into music, his love for Hawai'i, and almost 20 years YouTube
AJ Rafael is an accomplished Filipino-American singer-songwriter from California. He has amassed over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and 1 million monthly…
Keep it Aloha#195 | Sydni Kobayashi | Her sister Hannah's mysterious disappearance and the aftermath of it all
Sydni Kobayashi is a mother and entrepreneur from the island of O'ahu. She is the sister of Hannah Kobayashi, the girl from Hawai'i who voluntarily disappeared…
Keep it Aloha#194 | Talk story with Kaniela Ing | Life updates and the truth about political parties
Kaniela Ing is a community leader from the island of Maui. He came on the Hawaiiverse Podcast over 2 years ago and now he is back to talk story once again…
Keep it Aloha#193 | Amy Hill | 30 years of acting, working with legends, and her iconic Hawaiians roles
Amy Hill is a legendary actress and comedian from South Dakota. She has over 180 television and film credits and has been a part of our favorite shows and…