Hisessions Hawaii Podcast

Reid Shimabukuro (renowned photographer and food blogger) joins the boys this week to discuss getting into photography, their Japanese last names, creating high level images, eating only once a day, and great places to eat in Hawaii. Find Reid here: @islandbag on Instagram Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/collections/shirts/products/hilife-t-shirt-hisession-coll...

The guys are guest-less this week so talk among themselves for the duration of the podcast. They basically do a commercial for the Sleep Number Bed, then talk about the status of Hisessions, video games, muti-generational living, and Covid Find them here: @jonyamasato on Instagram @hilifer on Instagram @localboy56 on Instagram Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/co...

Johnny Helm is in studio this week to discuss moving to Hawaii in the '90's, getting into radio, being an introvert and his philosophy on music. Find John here: @johnnyhelmmusic on Instagram Tune in to John's concert on April 7th here: https://rocktheroc.org/ Please support our new SPONSOR! @kupukupulandscaping Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/collections/shirts...

The Makaha Sons stop by the podcast to talk about the new band, history of the Makaha Sons, unison singing, origins of the name, and the movie "North Shore" Find The Makaha Sons here: @the_makaha_sons on Instagram Please support our new SPONSOR! @kupukupulandscaping Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/collections/shirts/products/hilife-t-shirt-hisession-collaborati...

Angela Morales is with us this week to discuss The Aulani, Match.com, and her health journey. It was a nice time and fun to catch up after all these years. Find Angela here: https://www.facebook.com/angela.morales.98 Help the flood victims of Oahu's North Shore here: https://www.lahuifoundation.org/ Please support our new SPONSOR! @kupukupulandscaping Support the show by getting a shirt here: http...

Bobby Moderow stops by the podcast this week for a fun filled discussion about his past, Raymond Kane, getting a new guitar, singing in the Boy Choir, and the benefits of hard work. Find Bobby here: @bobbymoderow on Instagram You can find Bobby at Duke's in Waikiki every Friday (4-6p.m.). Please support our new SPONSOR! @kupukupulandscaping Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifec...

The guys are guest-less this week so talk among themselves for the duration of the podcast. They talk about McDonald's spicy chicken nuggets, which sequels are better than the original (movie), tourists, video games, Loves Bakery, and real estate. Find them here: @jonyamasato on Instagram @hilifer on Instagram @localboy56 on Instagram Devon's event that he'll be MC-ing on March 4, 2021 is here: ht...

Ron Artis II joins the podcast this week and man, this was an interesting discussion. He and the boys talk about his upbringing, living in the moment, scoring films, different types of musicians, and how he started singing. Find Ron here: @ronartisii on Instagram He'll be performing in Hawaii in early March. You can see his tour dates here: https://www.ronartisii.com/live Support the show by getti...

Shawn Pimental returns to the podcast to discuss his pivoting business during this Covid pandemic. We also get into motivation, travel, food delivery, Covid's affect on the environment, where the music scene is going, Hawaiian language, and what schools should teach. Find Shawn here @shawnpimental on Instagram Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/collections/shirts/...

Tavana joins us for our first "in person" podcast since 2020. He is always a good interview and gives us an idea of what life is like being a musician in these crazy times. We talk a lot about his projects and what's in store for 2021. Find Tavana here @Tavana on You Tube @tavanaofficial on Instagram https://www.tavana808.com/ https://shoptavana.com/ https://www.tavana808.com/download-music.html S...

Bruddah Wade joins the bunch to talk about Super Bowl predictions, a wedding during Covid, Wade's radio history, and the beginnings of Hawaiian Music Live. Find Bruddah Wade here: @bruddahwade on Instagram https://www.hawaiianmusiclive.xyz/​ Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/collection...​ Purchase masks here: www.hilife808.com You can also purchase masks here: h...

Music artist Anuhea sits down with the guys to discuss her new wine events, the Valentine's Day Concert coming up in February with Justin Young, starting her music career, and writing music. Find Anuhea here: @anuheajams on You tube @anuheajams on Instagram Get tickets to the February concert here: https://bluenotehawaii.com/show.php?runId=904 Learn about Anuhea's wine events here: https://konawin...

Todd Tanaka and Hawaiian Ryan sit down with the guys to talk about all aspects of Jiu Jitsu, trying to run a business during Covid and Ryan's new interest in stock trading. Find Todd and Ryan here: Todd Tanaka @toddtanakadotcom on Instagram teamhk.net Hawaiian Ryan @ryanmats on Instagram www.hawaiianryan.com Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/collections/shirts/pr...

Maila Gibson-Bandmann joins us via zoom 1 year after her first appearance on the podcast. We talk about weddings during times of Covid, social media platforms being fake, Peloton vs. Crossfit vs. F-45 and the possibilities of her releasing an album. Find Maila here: locationshawaii.com/maila.gibsonbandmann @mailagibson on Instagram Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.c...

Craig Katsuyoshi is the owner and operator of the legendary Helena's Hawaiian Food restaurant. If you're into eating, this is the podcast for you. We talk about the history of Helena's Covid changes, how they found their current location, how you would introduce Hawaiian Food to someone who has never had it before and Lomi Salmon. Find Helena's here: https://www.helenashawaiianfood.com/index.html...

Jake Shimabukuro returns to the podcast to talk about his planning for 2021, how to practice the `ukulele, prepping back stage, bad experiences on stage, and emotional ranges. Find Jake here: www.jakeshimabukuro.com @jakeshimabukuro on Instagram @Jake Shimabukuro on You Tube Buy tickets to Jake's New Year's Eve Show Here: https://bluenotehawaii.com/show.php?runId=883 Learn about Vets Aid here: htt...

Roy and Denise Yamaguchi join us this week to talk about the history of Roy's Restaurant, the Food and Wine Festival, how the pandemic has affected both of these entities, why the pandemic has affected different restaurants in different ways, and how they met. We had a great time talking story with them, and it was very educational. Find Roy and Denise: https://www.facebook.com/chef.royyamaguchi @...

Yoza is on Zoom with us this week to cover topics like her tattoos, Willie K, learning `ukulele, `ukulele festivals and her battle with addiction. Find Yoza: yozamusic.com @yozamusic on Instagram If you know someone with a substance abuse problem: https://al-anon.org/ Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/collection... Purchase masks here: www.hilife808.com You can a...

John Veneri joins us to talk everything UH Football, Sam Choy, wanting to be an FBI agent, and UH coaching. John has such great insight to local athletics being a former player himself. Find John here: https://www.facebook.com/gojohnnygo808 Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/collections/shirts/products/hilife-t-shirt-hisession-collaboration Purchase masks here: ww...

Star Alinaz from The Steppas sits down for a one-on-one with Jon to discuss The Steppas history, his songwriting process, touring, the benefits of a good work ethic. They also take some time to go through his home studio set up and talk about the come back of vinyl records. Instagram: @thesteppas Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/collections/shirts/products/hilif...

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane sits down with us to discuss her history with MMA, being able to headline a card in Hawaii, cutting weight and her upcoming fight on December 10th. We explore fighting with a crowd vs. no crowd and the crazy schedule leading up to the fight due to Covid. Instagram: @ilimanator Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/collections/shirts/products/hili...

Mark Yamanaka is on Zoom with us today to discuss his work in car sales, getting into music, having his family in music, and the controversial Jordan vs. Lebron debate. You can find Mark here: https://www.markyamanaka.com/ https://www.aionacars.com/ Instagram: @markyamanaka Support the show by getting a shirt here: https://hilifeclothing.com/collection... Purchase masks here: www.hilife808.com You...

After talking about tourists and eating in Waikiki, Jasper Wong joins the boys to talk art. Specifically, POW WOW! and it's influence on modern art in Hawaii. Jasper is an amazing artist and organizer and his vision for the art world is very inspiring. He tells the story of starting a gallery in Hong Kong, then moving back to Oahu. Links to items related to Jasper: https://paragon-books.com/produc...

The episode starts with Devon and Kyle talking about BTS for like 20 minutes. I'm serious guys. We thankfully get Aldrine on the line and start our discussion about `Ukulele Underground. UU is one of the world's largest online instructional sites for the `Ukulele. Aldrine is the site's head teacher. He and his cohorts have taught over 25,000 students through the site. We get into how the lessons w...

In this episode we're joined by the Lieutenant Governor Josh Green to talk mostly about Covid and Homelessness. We do stray into topics like the video game Gauntlet, and having an abscess on ones buttocks. It was an informative discussion and it was nice to have the LG stop by to chat. Purchase masks here: www.hilife808.com