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Send us Fan Mail This week atbpod.com welcomes Ms. World America Petite 2022 winner Janine Diehl.  On this episode Janine talks to Thaddeus about her experience competing in the World America pageant in Florida this past August.  She explains the busy and demanding schedule the girls go through for the pageant, how it feels to represent Hawai’i, and her experience traveling to Florida alone.  Jani...

Send us Fan Mail   This week atbpod.com welcomes local and national mural artist Tehrell Porter! Tehrell chats with Thaddeus about how he got started as an artist, how he was inspired from living in nature on a farm, and how his mural painting career started. They also talk about Tehrell’s three block-long Kobe Bryant tribute mural in LA that was recognized by Kobe's wife. He speaks on how va...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode atbpod.com   welcomes back former guest, business owner and entrepreneur Sage Atom.  On this episode Thaddeus catches up with Sage on what he has been up to over the last two years.  Sage explains how his automotive shop Neueauto has progressed,  won a few awards, and what the future holds for his company.  He also talks about spiritual healing, his morning routine...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode atbpod.com welcomes Hawai’i comic and local MC Kaleo Pilanca. Kaleo and Thad reminisce about growing up together in Kaneohe, playing basketball, and how life has changed since childhood. Kaleo dips into his career as a comedian, moving back to Waiahole, being a father of 7 kids, and his healthy and active lifestyle. Lastly Kaleo explains his opportunity to paddle b...

Send us Fan Mail This week  Atbpod.com welcomes Pro MMA fighter Blake Perry.  On this episode Blake chats with Thaddeus about his start in MMA, living and training in Hawai'i, and turning professional. Blake also explains how is first professional fight went, and the experience of fighting in one of the top MMA promotions in the world.  Lastly Blake tells us about his  shocking injury he had...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of atbpod.com chats with Hardcore 808 Nutrition Co. Owners  Peter and Suzanne Lanting.  On this episode Thad’s long time friend Peter and his wife Suzanne open up about Peters near death experience with COVID-19 and how he is still currently recovering.  They talk about the frustrating situation being hospitalized, Suzzanne’s ability to stay positive, and how she help...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com welcomes sneaker personality and content creator Tasha aka @Lovetasha.  On this episode Tasha explains to Thaddeus her start in the sneaker culture, becoming one of Complex magazines top 15 female sneaker personalities, and how the industry is becoming popular today.  Tasha also talks about how she owned a consignment store in LV, the shoe industry in Hawaii,...

Send us Fan Mail This week atbpod.com welcomes Kitty Pineapple, a stand up comedian and fitness trainer from Hawai’i, who is now living in Las Vegas.  On this episode Kitty explains her life and experiences going to school in Hawai’i, moving to Vegas, and what it’s like to be a Comeadian in drag.  Kitty also talks about being a personal trainer in Vegas, making her transition into Kitty Pineapple,...

Send us Fan Mail This week  atbpod.com welcomes Chef Kale.  Chef Kale is the founder and chef of  Hawaiisonly,  a local brand which  features ocean to table dining experiences. On this episode Chef Kale talks to Thaddeus about his humble beginnings, being a father at 15, and how fishing and diving influenced his life at an early age.  Kale also explains how he learned to create social media videos...

Send us Fan Mail This week  ATBpod.com catches up with one of our most popular guests, Island 98.5 morning show host Aunty Brandi.  Thaddeus and Brandi talks about what she has been up to in the past year.  Brandi explains how she produces a lot of the content for the morning show, she has been hosting live events such as night market.   She also talks about her work ethic, balancing time for fami...

Send us Fan Mail This week on ATBpod.com we are doing something a little bit different.  We welcome to our show, House of rep for the Kaneohe/Maunawali district candidate Shawn Richey.  On this episode Shawn talks to Thaddeus about growing up in Hawaii, why he is running for house of rep, and the change he wants to make in local politics.  The two also talk about a few of the problems in Kaneohe a...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes local club and concert promoter Jay Kawakami from Tantriq Hawai'i.  On this episode Jay and Thaddeus talk about promotion clubs in Hawaii over the years, how things have changed in the night life industry and being a father while working in the business.  The two also talk about what Jay has been doing since the pandemic as well as Jays side hustle o...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com welcomes former body building competitor, fitness trainer and owner of Every Day Better.  On this episode Eric talks to Thaddeus about his come up in the local body building and national circuit, becoming a personal trainer and the start of Every day better.  Eric explains his concept for the movement as well as his love for giving, inspiring and showing aloha...

Send us Fan Mail This week on ATBpod.com we catch up with one of our former guest (Showtime) Kaui Cazimero.  On this episode Kaui tells Thaddeus what she has been up to over the past year since our first episode together aired.  She explains everything she has done over the year, from building her website, being showcased on pop up Makeke, and taking her cooking and health to the next level.  She...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com welcomes back for a question and answer session Hanson Nguyen from Level H.  Through social media we asked everyone to submit questions for Hanson and Thaddeus to answer on the show.  We got a lot of questions sent in and tried to answer as many as we could.  Hanson also explained to our listeners his life changing Easter weekend in LA.  This was a lot of fun...

Send us Fan Mail This week on ATBpod we catch with former guest Ikaika Reppuhn,  Ikaika tells Thaddeus about opening his brand new detail supply super store in Kaneohe.  He explains how he had the idea to open his new store, why he chose his home town, and what kind of products he carries.  Lastly Ikaika talks about his grand opening, the aloha from the community and his employees and what the fut...

Send us Fan Mail This week on ATBpod.com Thaddeus has a chat session with local podcaster and owner of Tj's Country Kitchen, Tj Roberts.  Together they chat about how Tj changed his life during the pandemic, becoming a better person and living a healthier lifestyle.  Tj also explains how he started Tj's country kitchen a local soul comfort food brand as well as his podcast, On the Corner...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com welcomes UFC middleweight, local boy Punahele Soriano.  On this episode Puna talks to Thaddeus about growing up in the North Shore, wrestling in the mainland, and how he got started in MMA.  The two also talk about his first amateur MMA fight, relocating for his training, and getting signed to the UFC.   Puna tells us about his team and where he trains.  Lastl...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes back  Defend Hawaii's Chris Meheula for a one on one question and answer session.  Through social media we asked the public to submit questions for both Chris and I to answer.  We got a bunch of crazy questions ranging from our personal life, as well as our experiences from their friendship and working together.   Recording this was a lot of and  we...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of atbpod.com,  on this episode we welcome experience creator and CEO of DaydreamEX Bryan Lee.  On this podcast Bryan talks to Thaddeus about his start in the nightlife/promoter industry here in Hawaii under Hanson of Level H.  He explains how he later took a chance and moved to Vegas and became one of the most successful promoter in one of the bigg...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com welcomes world renouned Chef and Tv personality Sam Choy.   On this episode Chef Sam Choy talks to Thaddeus about his humble beginnings, growing up in Laie, and the impact his parents had early on in his life and career.   Chef Sam Choy also talks about his time on the Food Network shows Chopped and Iron Chef.  Lastly the two talk about how Sam became "Th...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com welcomes one of Hawai'i's iconic nightlife industry promoters- Rick Rock of Rick Rock Productions.  On this episode Thaddeus and Rick talk about the how Rick moved from the Bay Area to Hawai'i, and how he got his start in island nightlife promotions.  The two also talk about a few different events and clubs Rick promoted at as well as the status...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode ATBpod.com welcomes Colby Hirano co owner of one of our sponsors Hawaii candy factory.  On this episode Colby and Thaddeus talk about how Colby is a OBJ fan and is excited for the Super bowl, how  the pandemic spawned their candy company start up with a bunch of friends.  The two also talk about how his company is expanding as well as what the goals and future are...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode  ATBpod.com   welcomes former (Miss Hawaii USA)  Julie Chu.  On this episode Thaddeus and Julie talk about competing in pageants state wide and nationally, teaching elmentry, and writing her very own children book.  They also talk about how Julie left teaching to pursue working in the jewelry industry as well as real estate and how it has taken her on a new career...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode ATBpod.com welcomes UFC veteran and Hawai’i pro MMA fighter Martin "the Spartan" Day.  On this episode Martin and Thaddeus talk about Martin humble beginnings and how he got started in martial arts, and his early Tae Kwon Do days. They also talk about how he evolved into a full time MMA fighter, his experiences being a UFC fighter, and one of his craziest...