141 episodes

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.

What School You Went‪?‬ PBS Hawaiʻi

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 103 Ratings

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.

    ʻOpihi (with Lanai Tabura)

    ʻOpihi (with Lanai Tabura)

    It's known as "Hawaiian gold", and it's getting harder to find. DJ/comedian/TV personality Lanai Tabura returns to the show once again to talk with Ron about the dangerous art of picking ʻopihi.

    WSYW? Episode 013
    Original Airdate: November 3, 2021

    How UH-Mānoa is Working to Restore ʻOpihi
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    • 18 min
    RE-LISTEN: Night Marchers (with Lopaka Kapanui)

    RE-LISTEN: Night Marchers (with Lopaka Kapanui)

    Originally published October 27, 2021.

    Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui returns to the show to talk about the legend of the Night Marchers... and what to do if you cross their path.
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    • 21 min
    RE-LISTEN: Is Kauaʻi a Storm Magnet? (with Olena Heu)

    RE-LISTEN: Is Kauaʻi a Storm Magnet? (with Olena Heu)

    Originally published October 20, 2021.

    Olena Heu and Ron share their experiences of the day that Hurricane ʻIniki hit Kauaʻi, and discuss why the Garden Island seems to attract so much severe weather.
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    • 22 min
    RE-LISTEN: Slippahs In Da House (with Mona Wood-Sword)

    RE-LISTEN: Slippahs In Da House (with Mona Wood-Sword)

    Originally published October 13, 2021.

    Why do people in Hawaiʻi remove their slippers before entering the house? Writer, editor and publicist Mona Wood-Sword returns to the show to discuss this local tradition and its origins.
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    • 23 min
    RE-LISTEN: Morgan's Corner (with Stephany Sofos)

    RE-LISTEN: Morgan's Corner (with Stephany Sofos)

    Originally published October 6, 2021.

    There are many different versions of the story, but the chills are always the same... author, consultant and real estate diva Stephany Sofos joins Ron to talk about the legend of Morgan's Corner.
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    • 20 min
    RE-LISTEN: Koko Crater Stairs of Doom (with David Nixon)

    RE-LISTEN: Koko Crater Stairs of Doom (with David Nixon)

    Originally published September 29, 2021.

    For some, it's a rite of passage. For others, it's a daily morning routine. In this episode, we explore the Koko Crater Stairs with David Nixon, president of the Kokonut Koalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and rehabilitating the trail.
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    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
103 Ratings

103 Ratings

Swiss io ,

Mahalo

Love listening to this. I went Aiea but left Hawaii in my 20s. This takes me back home. Thank you!

Rasha Pecoraro ,

Makes Me Homesick In The Best Way Possible!

I love listening to this podcast because it makes me homesick in the best way possible! Mahalo nui loa for sharing our beautiful Hawai’i Nei with me!

BC Gramma ,

What a treat for the senses!

I love the John Cruz podcast!!! I love the way he talks…that’s how we talked as kids in the yacht harbor…and at school…that’s my heart’s home! I LOVED Time to build a Bridge - great lyrics! And Here Comes the Baby is so visual in the singing of it…and the pidgin references (Good ting we nevah have to go far…)…so awesome. Really speaks to my heart. Because his talent is so amazing, I am grateful to fate that he was able to get his music out to the world. What a crime if no one ever heard it! Amazing!!! And talk about country influence…Ha! So ingrained in Time to Build a Bridge…loved it all! Thank you!

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