The REALationship Method

Send us Fan Mail A first mic, a sandy shoreline, and a set of hard-won lessons about love and timing—Sage brings a full-life story that hits both the studio and the heart. We dig into how he broke into radio through production, why tedious edits matter more than hot takes, and what it really takes to balance a day job, gym sessions, content, and weekend shifts on Island 98.5. His path is equal par...

Send us Fan Mail What makes someone “from” a place, and what belongs to blood, lineage, and lived experience? We bring that question home with Kea, who grew up in Hawaii, chased opportunity in Texas, and built a marketing career that runs on clarity, guts, and well-earned access. From island casual to mainland dress codes, rice cookers to nightclub NDAs, this conversation is a guided tour through...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how a new model goes from posting beach shots to landing paid shoots and brand trips without losing herself? Kace joins us for a candid, funny, and grounded conversation about building a modeling career from scratch in Hawaii—no agencies, no shortcuts, just consistent posting, smart tagging, and a clear sense of purpose. She walks us through what “pose with a purpose”...

Send us Fan Mail A single compliment in a dish pit changed everything. Kitty Pine walked us through the moment a chef called them the “best dishwasher” he’d ever seen—and how that flipped a switch from surviving to building a life in comedy. What followed wasn’t a straight shot to the spotlight, but a messy, hilarious path across Hawaii, Colorado, and Vegas, with brutal early bombs, a sudden first...

Send us Fan Mail A model, mom, and photographer walks into our studio and refuses to give the safe, surface version of her story. Shyla takes us from beachside test shoots to real castings, through a tough pregnancy and a three‑minute delivery, and into the uneasy middle where postpartum emotions, body changes, and the pressure to “bounce back” collide with the need to create. She opens up about b...

Send us Fan Mail A cool studio, a hotter island, and a conversation that doesn’t flinch. We kick off with jokes about heat and Spam musubi, then Vicky takes us right into the heart of a marriage that never should’ve made it to the aisle—family pressure, fairytale scripts, and the quiet truth that commitment only works when two people are actually ready. From there we tear into modern dating: why “...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be the "alpha" in your relationships? Alexis Renae, CEO of Role Models 808, brings her unique perspective as both a professional model and dog trainer to this captivating conversation about boundaries, communication, and authenticity. Our discussion takes an unexpected turn when we discover the fascinating parallels between training dogs and m...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when old friends reconnect to discuss the messy, complicated world of modern relationships? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Chris welcomes his longtime friend Karen (aka "Kare Bear") to explore relationship dynamics that rarely get discussed openly. The episode dives deep into age-gap relationships and the curious double standard that exists - why i...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it's like to be a professional Tahitian dancer who's also navigating the modern dating scene? Hokulani joins Chris on the REALationship Method podcast for her first-ever podcast interview, pulling back the curtain on her life beyond the dance performances you see on social media. Born into a family of Polynesian dancers, Hokulani began competing at jus...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what your partner is really doing when they're "with the boys"? Or how a healthy relationship can suddenly turn toxic? Singer Kaylee Brooke Shimizu brings refreshing honesty to these questions and more in our pajama-themed heart-to-heart. From the moment we start chatting about real-life sleepwear versus movie pajamas (spoiler: most of us just wear overs...

Send us Fan Mail What if your failed relationships were actually preparing you for your greatest transformation?  Maelene joins Chris on The Realationship Method podcast to share her powerful journey through three defining relationships that ultimately led to her personal awakening. Growing up in a traditional Filipino household where "I love you" was rarely spoken, Maelene found herself...

Send us Fan Mail Actress, dancer, and bartender Stacey joins Chris for a captivating conversation about navigating creative careers and personal relationships with authenticity and resilience. Their discussion weaves between professional insights and deeply personal revelations, creating an episode that's both entertaining and profoundly relatable. Stacey's multifaceted career offers a u...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you need to break up with someone you love, but nothing's wrong? How do you communicate effectively with a partner who processes information differently than you do? And why is the relationship between a man and his barber so sacred? Kamaka Dias, host of Keep it Aloha podcast, brings refreshing honesty and wisdom to these questions and more as he sits down w...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a driven Hawaiian model with dreams of becoming a pediatric oncologist opens up about love, cultural identity, and finding her match? Mailani Kekkuewa brings refreshing honesty to this conversation about navigating the modern dating world while maintaining ambitious career goals. From representing indigenous women through pageantry to appearing in Disney+ and Ama...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when science and relationships collide? Lovina, a PhD student specializing in anti-aging biology, joins Chris to explore this fascinating intersection while sharing her unique journey from Indonesia to Hawaii. Born in Indonesia and having left at age 14 for Seattle before eventually settling in Hawaii, Lovina immediately felt at home in the islands. "Hawaii is a...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Brev, the Filipino-Chinese content creator who's mastered the delicate art of balancing a 9-to-5 corporate job with a thriving social media presence. With his authentic storytelling and relatable content, Brev has captured the attention of thousands while maintaining his day job in human resources at a financial institution. Brev's journey into content creation bega...

Send us Fan Mail When content creator Mia first received an invitation to appear on the Relationship Method podcast, she thought it might be a scam. Having heard stories of other creators losing their social media accounts to hackers posing as podcast hosts, she approached with caution. That wariness quickly dissolved into laughter and genuine connection as she and host Chris discovered their shar...

Send us Fan Mail Delve into the fascinating world of social media influence through the eyes of Faith, an entrepreneur who defies expectations at every turn. This candid conversation reveals the powerful contradictions that have shaped her remarkable journey from shy middle-schooler to successful content creator, model, athlete, and Playboy Bunny. Faith's story begins with a young girl convin...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when airline industry insights collide with modern dating adventures? In this candid conversation, Chris welcomes Lex from the Sidebar Pod to share her journey through both professional challenges and romantic explorations in Hawaii. Lex pulls back the curtain on her seven-year career with Hawaiian Airlines, from her beginnings as a guest service agent to her current...

Send us Fan Mail Thirty years after breaking barriers as one of the first Filipino-Americans to chart on Billboard, freestyle music icon Jocelyn Enriquez sits down for an intimate conversation about her remarkable journey through the music industry and beyond. The conversation begins with nostalgic reflections on how her music impacted a generation of fans, particularly in the Filipino-American co...

Send us Fan Mail The beauty of unexpected connections reveals itself in this conversation with dancer and instructor Aggie, where cultural touchpoints create an immediate bond that transforms what could have been a simple interview into a rich exploration of shared experiences. When two Filipino-Americans get together, certain topics inevitably emerge - the struggle to maintain language skills, ch...

Send us Fan Mail A creative soul finds her voice through adversity. That's the story of Ashley Abbott, model, singer, and mother who joins us for an intimate conversation about finding your path despite the noise of critics. Having known each other since their dancing days, Chris and Ashley dive into her recent engagement (breaking news!) and upcoming Cancun vacation before exploring her dual...

Send us Fan Mail Mekel Kasanova isn't just a voice actor, streamer, podcaster, and content creator – he's a testament to forging your own path when you don't fit the mold. Growing up as the shortest among thirteen siblings in a family of musical prodigies, Mekel had to find his own lane, leading him on an unexpected journey from Western Samoa to voicing villains in major DC and Marv...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when musical talent meets motherhood and cultural heritage? Bay Area vocalist Acari joins us for a captivating conversation that weaves between her professional singing career, parenting journey, and creative aspirations. From her days playing basketball as a self-described tomboy to commanding the stage at Mastro's Steakhouse, Acari shares the surprising path th...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a turntable virtuoso? DJ Q-Bert, one of the most influential scratch DJs in history, pulls back the curtain on his extraordinary journey and creative process in this revealing conversation. The legendary turntablist breaks down how mathematics transformed his understanding of scratching, explaining that what seemed like complex patterns we...