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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...

Send us Fan Mail On our first episode of the new year, ATBpod.com welcomes local comedian James Mane.  On this episode James and Thaddeus talk about James’s career as a coach for a local high school football team, and the experiences he has had having his daughter on the team as a place kicker.  The two also talk about how he got started in comedy, how he became a comedian, and the future of comed...

Send us Fan Mail For the last episode of the year ATBpod.com welcomes Aria Park ( Thaddeus’s daughter) for our 2nd annual Christmas episode.  On this episode father and daughter talk about the changes of going from elementary to middle school, how school is going now and the new poppit trend.  They also talk about Arias love for anime and drawing, Santa, elf on the shelf, and what Aria wants for C...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com welcomes local boy tattoo artist  KOA PAGAOA " tattoos by Koa".  On this episode Thaddeus and Koa talk about  Koas move to AZ, how he got started in tattooing, the process of being an apprentice,  They also talk about growing up in Kaneohe, his family and adapting to the mainland ways.  Koa also explains his tattoo style and how he is always learning...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com welcomes local night club and wedding MC Kwon " don k won".  On this episode Kwon talks to Thaddeus about where he grew up, how he got started in the nightlife industry as a bouncer and how he later become a host and MC.  They also talk about how Kwon become the resident MC for the Artist Groove Network promotion company and how he got started being...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com welcomes professional boxer Jaybrio " The Hit Man" Pe Benito, who has a  2-0 record with 2 KO’s.  On this episode Jay talks to Thaddeus about his humble beginnings starting out as a boxer when he was a young kid.  Jay shares how his dad motivated him to never quit, and his experience competing in the local and national amateur circuit, eventually bec...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com welcomes Hawaii MMA legend and UFC vet Wesley " Cabbage" Correira.  On this episode.  Cabbage talks to Thaddeus about how he got his nickname, the start of his MMA career, and getting into the worlds top fighting origination the UFC.  The two also talk about how  a riot started in the UFC's octagon after one of Wesley's fights, and his love...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com   welcomes Urgent Care doctor and co owner of Lineage Surfboard Designs Spencer Chun.  On this episode Spencer explains to Thaddeus how the covid vaccine works, how it got FDA approval quickly and the effects covid had on his work and family.  The two also talk about the future of Hawaii moving forward out of these pandemic times. Spencer also talks to Thad ab...

Send us Fan Mail This week, ATBpod.com welcomes Lucid explorer and teacher of lucidity wellness and sleep Matt Chong.  On this episode Matt teaches Thaddeus about Lucid dreams and how to navigate thru your dreams.  They also talk about the different stages of sleep and how it plays apart in your dream cycle.  Lastly Matt explains a few tips how to get started in lucid dreaming and the importance o...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod.com welcomes onlyfans content creator Olivia Ching,  On this episode Thaddeus and Olivia talk about growing up on the Eastside of Oahu, moving and working in Utah.  They also talk about how Olivia got into being a content creator for Onlyfans and answers a few questions about how it works.  They also talk about how lucrative only fans can be and lastly Olivia  giv...

Send us Fan Mail This week  ATBpod.com welcomes Dancehall music producer and District Dime Tara Gilbert.  On this episode Thaddeus and Tara talk about navigating the pandemic while finishing her collage degree in botany and working at the District Nightclub.  They also talk about how Tara got into producing music and how she taught herself how to use the music producing programs.  Lastly the two t...

Send us Fan Mail This week on ATBpod  welcomes former all WAC UH football player and assistant head coach to one of the best high school football programs in the country Chris Brown.  On this episode Thaddeus and Chris talk about the humble beginnings to Chris’s football career from the Kahaluu Broncos to Damien HS and later his success as a UH Warrior.  They also talk about how Chris got to be ap...

Send us Fan Mail We are back!  This week on ATBpod we welcome one of the most requested guest ever, local promoter, vegan plate lunch business owner Hanson Nguyen.  Hanson owns and runs Level H promotions, LevelV vegan plate lunches, an co owner of Hawaii Events Unlimited.  On this episode Thaddeus and Hanson talk about how Hanson got started in the promotion business, how the two became friends a...