Above the bridge

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes local blogger and Youtube channel creator Megan Taniguchi.  On this episode Thaddeus and Megan talk about why she created her YouTube channel, and how she is using it to inspire not only women, but men as well. Megan's YouTube channel and blog is about ones personal growth. In this channel she  includes some of her real life experiences and talks abo...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes the undefeated Bellator Lightweight MMA fighter, Keoni Diggs.  On this episode Thaddeus and Keoni talk about how Keoni got started fighting in MMA, his experiences competing  in the Hawai'i amateur circuit, and his process of getting signed to one of the major MMA professional fighting organizations - Bellator.   They also talk about  Keoni's tr...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes one of Hawaii’s biggest concert promoter and owner of the Mayjah Rayjah, Raymond Ho Jr.  On this episode Thaddeus and Ray jr. talk about how Ray got started in the concert promotion life, events he has done in the past, and what he did to pivot in these pandemic times in order to create a new business.  Ray recently has learned how to successfully invest...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes NBC's THE VOICE  season 19 contestant Joseph Soul. Joseph is a local singer, songwriter,  as well as an established DJ.  On this episode Thaddeus and Joseph talk about his amazing run on the hit NBC show The Voice.  They also talk about his upcoming concert, how his live show is different than most live acts, his love for being a DJ and a crazy flag...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes local TV host and personality Tiny Tadani.  On this episode Thaddeus and Tiny talk about the start of Tiny TV, Ohana Market Place, and using the vendor concept to open a future Ohana Market Place in Las Vegas.  The also talk about Tiny's publicized situation with covid restrictions and the personal joy of having a 1 year old daughter. 

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes local recording artist Jonah Jaxon.  Jonah is one of the members of "Angry Locals," a Hawai'i based rap group, and has recently been working on his own island music album.  On this episode Thaddeus and Jonah talk about his time on America Idol season 3,  his experience recording his recent island music album,  and his upcoming concert to ce...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes UFC fighter Louis Smolka and his wife Yumi Nagamine,  owner of Sunshine Sugar Cookie Company in Irvine California. Together they talk about Louis's previous fights in and out of the UFC, and the UFC life  of being a fighter family. They also discuss life living in LA after leaving their home in Hawai'i, and Yumi's fun nights in the clubs as...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes Ms. Asia Hawai’i- Cami Yano.  On this episode Thaddeus and Cami talk about her experiences in pageant life, the importance of ones mental health, and her love for dance and fitness.  They also talk about Camis work with Echelon Hawaii, a diverse group of  young leaders serving the Salvation Army in our local community.  Lastly Cami and Thad talk their fav...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes local radio host Real Deal Reed.  On this episode Thaddeus and Reed talk about how he got started in the radio business, crazy nights  working together on promotions, and his new venture helping with a new pest control company "City Termite Hawaii".  Lastly they also chat about the best places to eat after hours.  

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes local business owner Koa Kumai,  Koa is the owner and founder of Windward CBD, Tints by Koa, and Windward Collectibles.  On this episode Thaddeus and Koa talk about the positive effects of CBD and the obstacles it took to open and stock Windward CBD.  They also talk about the newly gained popularity of the collectible card business as well as how he got s...

Send us Fan Mail This week ATBpod welcomes "Showtime Kaui Cazimero."  Kaui is a local girl who is one  of the top electricians in Hawai'i. She shares her experiences as an electrician here at home as well as overseas. Kaui has recently started using her comedic talents on instagram to share her love for cooking and creation of her own home-made seasonings.  Kaui shares about her hom...

Send us Fan Mail For our first episode of the new year ATBpod welcomes Sage Atom.  Sage is a local hip hop / rap artist and business owner of Neue Auto, an automotive repair shop.  Thaddeus and Sage talk about his start in Hip Hop and rap, his newly released album "Rage with Sage" the future of his career,  and being in the automotive repair business during the pandemic.

Send us Fan Mail This week we welcome Aria Park in a special Christmas Episode.  Aria  is the 10 year old daughter of Atbpod host Thaddeus. Together father and daughter talk story about all things Christmas- what she hopes to get from Santa, her favorite Christmas movies, the magical elf on the shelf and Disneyland.  In addition to Christmas talk they discuss a child's perspective of distance...

Send us Fan Mail Ikaika Reppuhn  is currently the owner of Detail Garage Hawai'i. He  is also a personal fitness trainer and former body builder competitor.  Before all of those experiences Ikaika learned the nightlife and event planning scene by interning at Artist Groove Network.   This week Thaddeus and Ikaika discuss how he became an entreprenrur and started his own company- Detail Garage...

Send us Fan Mail This week we welcome Krystilez who is one of the main radio show hosts for the Morning HI on HI93. In addition to hosting the radio show, he is a rapper and a MC for club and MMA events.  During this episode Thaddeus and Krys talks about how Krys started in the  radio broadcasting industry,  his experiences growing up in Nanakulli, and his interest in MMA  in Hawai'i.  Lastly...

Send us Fan Mail Alyssa is a Hawaii state gun safety instructor as well as business  owner of Ignite Candle Bar.  During this episode, Thaddeus and Alyssa  talk about the steps to getting a registered firearm in Hawai'i.  They disscuss some of the laws and restrictions of how to defend yourself with a firearm.  They also talk about Alyssas custom candle business and it's positive effect...

Send us Fan Mail This week Thaddeus chats with Chris Meheula of Defend Hawaii and Artist groove network.  Chris is the current VP for Defend Hawaii and was in Artist Groove Network promotion company for years.  During this episode they talk about the evolution of Defend Hawaii as well as its future,  getting ready for Black Friday and the holidays,  fun times promoting  with The Artist Groove Netw...

Send us Fan Mail This week Thaddeus chats with Ryan Wong of Goldenchild ent.  Ryan is the owner of the promotion company Goldenchild ent, and is a established hair dresser, and father.  During this episode they talk about promoting in Hawaii, being a hair dresser during the pandemic, and distance learning with his daughter. 

Send us Fan Mail This week Thaddeus chats with Ka Nani Among.  Ka Nani is a District Dime, owner of Hawai'i Assistant LLC, and the brand manager of the booming business Sloth Bands.  During this episode they talk story about crazy nights at the nightclub, starting a new business, and managing a company.  

Send us Fan Mail This week Thaddeus chats with Allan Lau.  Allan is the director for the NexGen program at 24/7 Danceforce and is the assistant director for the studio .  He also is a preforming arts teacher for a Ewa Beach elementary. They talk about the effects covid has had on the dance studio, how a past teacher Mr. Ron Bright inspired him as well as the opening of the studio, the infamous car...

Send us Fan Mail This week Thaddeus chats with Lauren.  They talk about a recent car accident, firearms, lip injections, gogo dancing  and Halloween.  

Send us Fan Mail This week Thaddeus chats with Roni Yurong. They talk about Roni's life as a member of one of Hawaii's biggest boy bands, his time as a club owner, Grammy nominated record producer, and his sons aspirations of being a pro soccer star.  

Send us Fan Mail Thaddeus chats with one of the top Djs in Hawaii.  We talk about promoting the nights clubs in hawaii, live dj streaming, and how Dj Hapa got started in the industry.   

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