'Muthaship' with Stephanie Lum

We tried balut last year. This time it’s another Filipino comfort food: Dinuguan or "chocolate meat"! Dinuguan consists of pork ear, pork stomach, pork intestines, pork belly and pork meat all in a vinegary, salty stew with pork blood. It's a first for me and Brooke and we're so thankful to Lola, Noli's mom, for cooking the delicacy so that we can share it with all of you and learn more about Hawa...

During the pandemic, stand up comedian Tumua Tuinei captivated a fan base that today just keeps growing. His ability to make people laugh, catapulted his career to the Blaisdell and sold out shows! Now, the former UH football player is embarking on another new project...his first taped show at the historic Hawaii Theatre! Listen as we talk story with the rising comedian about why he loves tickling...

If you've ever watched Star Trek, you know the saying, "To boldly go where no man has gone before." This week on 'Muthaship', we're joined by a woman who has gone where hardly anyone has ventured before! Dawn Wright is the first African American woman to dive down to the deepest point on Earth in the ocean! Wright grew up in Wailuku, Maui. She says we've only just scratched the surface of the vast...

Cielo Almanza's story is one of admiration. It's about a local boy who graduated from high school, went away to college, joined the military and rose up in the ranks. In addition to being a leader in the military community, Cielo is also a proud husband and father to a son and daughter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A little girl is proving to be a big inspiration. Eight-year-old Haumea Friel was born with a rare birth defect that causes one leg to be shorter than the other. She's endured 10 surgeries at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children including one that lasted 16-hours. Despite the challenges and learning how to walk again with a prosthetic leg, Haumea has maintained a positive attitude all t...

As we remember Pearl Harbor, the attack sparked a fear that Japanese Americans were spies for the Japan government. Born and raised in Bainbridge Island, Washington, Lilly Kitamoto Kodama was just 7 years old when her family was forcibly removed from their home. They were the first group from among 120,000 Japanese Americans to be removed from the West Coast for the duration of WWII.Ellen Sato Fau...

It’s an exciting time for new mom-to-be Ashley Nagaoka! With just a couple of weeks until her due date, we catch up with the First at 4 news anchor about the jitters, joy and jubilation of being a first-time mom! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World champion boxer Manny Pacquiao is the executive director of a new movie that raises awareness on Asian hate crimes. Chris Soriano stars in the film "Almighty Zeus." It's about a young Filipino boxer who intervenes when an elderly Asian man is being attacked. Word spreads about his good deed and a boxing legend prepares him for his next challenge in the ring. The movie debuts at Regal theaters...

t’s almost “go” time for Miss Hawaii Lauren Teruya! She’s in the final weeks of preparation to represent the state in December at Miss America 2023 in Connecticut. The 24-year-old Iolani School graduate shares her journey to the crown, her deep passion for the arts and words of advice for aspiring women.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 It’s been an emotional journey for Chris and Manny Orupabo. The couple adopted a baby girl from Texas in September. They sought help from the only adoption agency based in Hawaii, “A Family Tree.” More than 100,000 children in the US are waiting to be adopted. On this National Adoption month, Director of Social Work Shaylah Nichols along with Noelani Lommasson and Brenna Holmes-Mumford who were b...

It’s been an emotional journey for Chris and Manny Orupabo. The couple adopted a baby girl from Texas in September. They sought help from the only adoption agency based in Hawaii, “A Family Tree.” More than 100,000 children in the US are waiting to be adopted. On this National Adoption month, Director of Social Work Shaylah Nichols along with Noelani Lommasson and Brenna Holmes-Mumford who were bo...

Feel empowered with Kylee Hamamoto! The junior at Punahou School is the founder of “WE GO!” That stands for Women Empowerment in Global Opportunities. The Hawaii non-profit’s mission is to foster strong and independent female leaders.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just in time for Halloween, Lopaka Kapanui of “Mysteries of Hawaii” joins the “Muthaship” this week. Listen to what the master ghost storyteller and founder of has to say using his knowledge of Hawaiian folklore and ancient spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Hawaii woman, now living in California, is sounding the alarm on fentanyl. Cammie Velci says her 19-year-old son was tricked into taking the drug and died. With the recent rise in fentanyl deaths here in the islands, Velci has a warning she says parents need to hear. Listen to our 'Muthaship' podcast right now on our website or search for 'Muthaship' wherever you download podcasts. See om...

Sherry Chang, wife of UH head football coach Timmy Chang, joins us this week on “Muthaship”! Raising five children, their family is lovingly known as “The Chang Gang” and Sherry says there’s never a dull moment at home. She’s also excited about kicking off “Sistahhood” and invites fellow sistah Warrior football fans to join in the fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes you happy, how do you find it ...and what can you do to achieve more happiness in your life? Maui author Trish Michael of "Finding Your Happy" offers helpful tips for kids and adults to find their power amid trauma, hardships and just daily life. Michael faced constant adversity as a two-time cancer survivor, a single mom at 18, and for 20 years was in an abusive marriage. She says we a...

Kimie Miner is an award-winning producer and singer-songwriter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aiea native Susan Soon He Stanton is still soaking in her big Emmy win! The writer for the hit HBO drama “Succession” says she’s living the dream. Susan and her mom Barbara join us on “Muthaship” this week with stories of humble beginnings in Hawaii to an opportunity of a lifetime in New York. Listen now to our ‘Muthaship’ podcast on our website or search for ‘Muthaship’ wherever you download podc...

Phew! What an emotional ride it’s been! In Part I of this episode, you heard the moms of the Little League World Series Champs spill the beans on all the support and sacrifice that went into their 12-year-old sons chasing their baseball dreams! In Part II, we spoke to one of the proud dads who was part of the first Hawaii team to win the US LLWS championship in 1988!And.. a big shout out to all of...

Phew! What an emotional ride it's been! The moms of the Little League World Series Champs spill the beans on all the support and sacrifice that went into their 12-year-old sons chasing their baseball dreams! In Part II of this podcast episode, we spoke to one of the proud dads who was part of the first Hawaii team to win the US LLWS championship in 1988! And .. a big shout out to all of the teams...

World champion outrigger canoe paddler and Kula, Maui mom Lauren Spalding joins us on 'Muthaship' this week! The Hawaiʻi waterwoman and surf-ski racer won the Molokai to Oahu solo championship 12 times! Spalding's amazing physical endurance was also featured in a short film by Yeti called "River Pirates". How does this superwoman manage to crush life's challenges and what's her personal motto? Lis...

Known for his exquisite and delicious East West cooking, Ming Tsai is cooling off after feeling the heat in the Netflix reboot of Iron Chef. We caught up with the celebrity chef during his visit to Oahu to find out what he’s been up to and what the pressure’s really like on the set of Iron Chef. Listen now on our ‘Muthaship’ podcast on our website or search for ‘Muthaship’ wherever you download po...

A Makakilo mother is on a mission to help families in Hawaii whose lives are touched by DIPG or childhood brain cancer. Michela Haywood joins us on 'Muthaship' this week. She is the founder of Kaylan Strong's Fight Like a Warrior Foundation. She created the foundation in honor of her 11-year-old daughter Kaylan, who passed away from brain cancer in August 2018. Haywood hopes to raise awareness abo...

This week on 'Muthaship' ... pregnant moms pumping iron! A group of Crossfitters find out they're all set to give birth around the same time! Elyse Umeda-Korth, Shere'e Quitevis, Becca Zook and Rhoda Chee work out at Crossfit 808 in Kalihi four times a week for an hour. They hope it'll help them recover faster after they give birth. Listen to our conversation with the pumped up moms right now on o...

A stay-at-home mom from Makawao is the winner of Food Network Canada’s Great Chocolate Showdown Season 3! Maile Crewdson joins us on “Muthaship” to talk about her exciting win. The 36-year-old mother of three has no professional baking experience. But she said she’s always loved to bake, and was forced to get creative because of her son’s severe food allergies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...