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Hour 2 continues on the college football deep dive from Monday as Ku & Paul chat about Phil Steele’s outlook for Hawai’i heading into the 2026 season, keying in on the biggest differences from last year’s 9-win unit. We shift to the pitch to preview the 2026 World Cup, quickly going over some of the betting favorites to bring home the title and where the USA ranks among the top clubs before sh...

2026 World Cup is here and the Rivals breakdown the field and who will eventually win the cup. Plus, the Knicks continue to shock the world, winning first 2 games in San Antonio!! Letʻs do this!!

Happy Thursday, beautiful people! After Hawaii News Now's official announcement of a four-year media rights deal with the University of Hawai'i, Ku & Paul break down the details and what they're still curious about in the new era of UH sports coverage. We head east to talk about news of an extension for St. Louis alum and current Steelers pass rusher Nick Herbig, seeing the boy from Kaua'i sig...

Hour 2 leads off with Ku giving Paul the runway to celebrate his Knicks taking Game 1 of the NBA Finals after Jalen Brunson dropped 30 points to help New York steal home court. The duo dissects what led the Knicks to the win, how the Spurs could play better and Paul lets out some frustration about the fan that ran onto the court to take a picture with Victor Wembenyama.  The day wraps up with upda...

Happy Wednesday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul open the day discussing nerves about the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs before diving into an article that ranked the athletic departments in the new-look Mountain West & where Hawai'i fell amongst peers. We hear from a few Campbell High School football standouts, including Hawai'i commit Shaison Kupukaa and uncommitted top recruit...

Hour 2 kicks off with news about the 2026 edition of the Hawaii Bowl with a change in kickoff time & an additional game being played before it on Christmas Eve. We trickle to the continent as the conversation cruises to Las Vegas, talking about the rapid rise from gambling hotbed to sports & entertainment capital of the world.  The day wraps up talking more Knicks as Ku & Paul discuss...

Happy Tuesday & NBA Finals Eve, beautiful people! Ku & Paul spend the first half of the opening hour diving into a preview of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, going through some of their favorite stats for each team ahead of the title series. The full basketball power hour continues by bringing the conversation back home after 1st-year head coach Khali...

Hour 2 keeps the local conversation going after the Big West social media team released a few graphics highlighting the success of programs throughout the conference this past year, giving Ku & Paul another chance to gush about the dream year that was for UH. Paul mind controls Ku into switching back to talking about the Knicks, discussing longtime fan and legendary broadcaster Mike Breen gett...

Happy Aloha Monday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul kick off June reacting to the big breaking news out of the NFL after Myles Garrett got sent across the country in a blockbuster deal between the Browns and Rams. We continue talking NFL news with June 1 moves beginning to trickle in before shifting gears back to the islands to discuss an article from the Star-Advertiser regarding the University o...

Ku & Paul keep the fun going into Hour 2 as we dive into the 80 players nominated for the Class of 2027 for the NFF College Football Hall of Fame, making the case for Punahou legend and former Notre Dame star Manti Te'o to join the prestigious group of football icons. The duo discusses a text-in question about Major League Baseball and if the Dodgers' spending is actually good for the the leag...

The Rivals breakdown the Spurs 7 game victory over OKC and preview the much anticipated match up against the New York Knicks! Can the Knicks win a title for the first time in 53 years? Plus, Myles Garrett traded to the LA Rams!  WHAT?  

Happy Thursday, beautiful people! After opening the day detailing their favorite burger makings, Ku & Paul preview the NCAA Track & Field opening round for four UH athletes participating this weekend. We also chat about the latest in New Aloha Stadium project news before looking at the economic impact of Paul’s Knicks making the Finals & the boost from starved New York fans.

Hour 2 leads off talking about the newest reported attempt at bipartisan legislation to put guardrails on the “Wild West” of NCAA athletics & what Ku and Paul like most and least about the latest try. We also discuss the breaking news out of the NBA after owners passed the new “3-2-1” Draft Lottery reform by a 29-1 vote in an attempt to dissuade tanking. The day wraps up getting Paul’s take on...

Happy Mana Wahine Wednesday, beautiful people! Ku gives Paul the floor again to celebrate his Knicks making the NBA Finals for the first time in his life, hearing his reaction to New York sweeping the Cavs in the ECF. We spark the conversation about SB3263 back up, playing University of Hawaii president Wendy Hensel’s comments in support of the final form of the bill that was denied and getting cl...

Hour 2 opens with pseudo-breaking news after the Hawai'i football television schedule came out, discussing the slate of games on each channel and giving our "must-watch" matchups for the 2026 season. We also recap the weekend's 808 P.R.O. Day that featured some of the best middle school and high school players in the state, hearing Michael Lasquero's conversations with some of the event organizers...

NFLPA Certified Agent Deen Agustin joins Ku'ulei and Paul in studio for an insightful conversation about his journey to becoming an NFL agent; the importance of POC representation in the space; advice to young athletes and aspiring young professionals; and more.  Watch the show HERE .

NFLPA Certified Agent Deen Agustin joins Ku'ulei and Paul in studio for an insightful conversation about his journey to becoming an NFL agent; the importance of POC representation in the space; advice to young athletes and aspiring young professionals; and more.  Watch the show HERE .

Happy Aloha Friday, beautiful people! After another Knicks win, Ku allows Paul to gush about this year’s New York squad as they sit two wins away from an NBA Finals appearance. We move over to the gridiron to hear from Kalaheo football coach Jaymason Lee & LB Sean Ucciardi after our Michael Lasquero attended a signing day for a trio of Mustangs continuing their athletic & academic careers....

Happy Thursday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul open the day celebrating yesterday’s news from HPU about the official addition of women’s flag football next year with the Sharks. We move over to the diamond to recap the Hawai’i baseball season wrapping up in the Big West Championship, falling on the opening day against Cal State Fullerton after the bats went cold.

Hour 2 opens with Ku & Paul debating the potential incoming change to the College Football Playoff and if there are any incentives for the fans to look forward to in a 24-team playoff bracket. We also look over the Sports Business Journal’s 2025 awards and give takes on if the voters got everything correct or if certain nominees were robbed for Best Sports Team, Sports Facility of the Year and...

Happy Tuesday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul begin the day recapping an insane opening game of the 2026 Western Conference Finals that saw an alien-like performance from Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. We get into the latest update in the lawsuit between the Mountain West & PAC-12 as the two sides officially found settlement ground ahead of splitting off from each other. The first hour wraps u...