UNCUT Hawaii

In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Kolby tackles a tough subject: quality education in Hawaii and the divide between private and public school. Also, Alexis Akiona from Lexbreezy Hawaii joins us again to talk about being named "Entrepreneur of the Year" and her plans for 2024. Happy Monday fam! Connect with Alexis: https://www.instagram.com/lexbreezy https://www.instagram.com/lexbreezyhawaii...

Hiʻilani Shibata is an educator, mom and Mahina (or moon) practitioner. Born and raised in Hilo, she graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with a degree in Hawaiian Language. Today she is a culture trainer and consultant and co-founder of Ka Mahina Project where she teaches about how ancestral knowledge of the moon can help guide us in the present day. In today’s episode, Hi'i talk...

In this episode of UNCUT BTS, Kolby and Andrew talk about how 2024 is off to a slowwww start and why we don't feel bad about it. Also, Kamaka Dias from  @KeepitAlohaPod  joins us and talks about why we shouldn't sweat the internet haters out there. Happy Monday fam! Some episodes we referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSWS-OaEn6o&t=8s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpQqTbYUKPM...

Ty Sanga is an Emmy Award-Winning Native Hawaiian filmmaker from Kalihi. He won an Emmy for his PBS series Family Ingredients in 2018. His short film "Stones" screened at Sundance in 2011. It was also the first Native Hawaiian film to premiere at the prestigious festival. His short film, "Hae Hawaii", about the events surrounding the illegal overthrow has screened at film festi...

In this episode of UNCUT BTS, the one and only Bretman Rock joins us to give us a little sneak peak into his life off screen...what he's leaving behind in 2023 and looking forward to in 2024. We also talk about a real life BTS oopsie and how we are taking it as a learning lesson! Connect with Bretman Rock: https://www.tiktok.com/@bretmanrock https://www.instagram.com/bretmanrock www.youtube.co...

Allison Izu Song is a local fashion designer and the Owner/CEO/Designer at Allison Izu. She went to University of Hawaii at Manoa and New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. In 2010, she gained national attention when she was featured in Oprah Magazine. She recently celebrated 15 years in business and she says her motivation is empowering women through her brand. In today’s episode, she ta...

In this episode of UNCUT BTS we talk about emerging from the holiday fog and routines that we're implementing in 2024. We also bring back Chef Mark Noguchi aka "Gooch" to talk about the epic things he's been up to, including sailing on the last leg of Hōkūleʻa's journey home. Don't forget to Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Connect with Andrew and Kolby: www.un...

Carly Kan is a professional volleyball player from Oahu who recently became Hawai’i’s first AVP Champion. She graduated from Punahou where she earned 2013 Gatorade Player of the Year. She went on to play four years at the University of Missouri, where she was a 3x All-American and left the school as the 2nd All-Time Kills leader. She came back home to play two beach volleyball seasons as a grad st...

Happy New Year! Andrew and Kolby are introducing a brand new series UNCUT BTS. Every Monday, we will take you behind the scenes of our lives, businesses, and our UNCUT Hawaii podcast. We're excited for this new journey filled with candid conversations, the challenges of our personal and business lives and what's going on BTS of the podcast. 🌟 What to Expect: Deep dives into our personal l...

Local boy Kainoa Carlson is an Emmy-award winning journalist and co-host of HI Now Daily on Hawaii News Now. Kainoa was born and raised in Kaneohe, graduated from Punahou School in 2007. He played football at the University of Hawaii and has been working in television for over a decade. In this episode, Kainoa talks about the dedication and grind that it took to finally get his dream job and then...

Liam Moleta is a Hawaiian Music Artist and Falsetto singer who gained a following on social media and most recently won the 21st annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest. He grew up in California singing and dancing hula before he moved home to Hawai'i to start his career. He has shared the stage with artists such as Robert Cazimero, Kuana Torres Kahele, Fia and opened for J Boog,...

More than half way through Season 24 of "The Voice" and Hawai'i's own Kaylee Shimizu is a front-runner and fan favorite, most recently winning the three-way Knockout Round on John Legend's team. Kaylee got all four chairs to turn on the Blind Auditions, when she sang "Gold Slumbers" by The Beatles in honor of her late Grandfather. John raved, “You know you could win...

It's been a couple of months but we're baaaaack!!! Kolby and Andrew catch up on all the things. Stay 'til the end for a big podcast update! Airline Sponsor: www.hawaiianair.com Drink Sponsor: www.kapenatequila.com Recording at https://www.cpb.bank/tidepools

We are ending Season Four the best way we know how - HAPPY HOUR with the girls!! Three of Kolby's Waimea besties - Ashley, Moani and Tricia - join us to talk mom life, Waimea life, embarrassing stories and things people might not know about Kolby. Pour yourself a glass of wine and hang with us in this BONUS EPISODE. Mahalo for supporting UNCUT Hawaii for four incredible seasons. We will be bac...

Kaua'i-native Mathieu Williams is a teacher, leader and change-maker in the education space. He was named Hawai‘i Teacher of the Year in 2019 and 20 for the Next 20 by Hawai'i Business Magazine in 2023. He spent 11 years at Kealakehe Intermediate School as a Teach For America special education teacher, a technology and digital media instructor, Assistant Principal and is now back in the cl...

(NOTE: we recorded this episode on 8/14/23, less than a week after devastating wildfires ripped through Maui, killing more than 100 people and destroying thousands of homes and businesses. As of 9/4/23, 58 victims have been identified and hundreds are still missing. Please consider donating to Maui relief efforts) Named one of the "5 Emerging Pacific Islander Artists To Know" by Grammys....

(NOTE: we recorded this episode on 8/14/23, less than a week after devastating wildfires ripped through Maui, killing more than 100 people and destroying thousands of homes and businesses. As of 8/21/23, 850 people are still missing. Please consider donating to Maui relief efforts.) Pua Case is a Kumu Hula, teacher, and aloha ʻāina protector. Her family, the Flores-Case ʻOhana are Native Hawaiian...

Maui-girl Anuhea Jenkins is referred to as one of Hawai’i’s top female musical artists of all time. She has earned multiple Nā Hoku Hanohano Awards as well as the iHeart Radio Island Music Award for Female Artist of the Year in 2019. A proud advocate for mental health and education Anuhea is the host of the “Just Keep Jamming” podcast, and the founder of the “Aloha Always Foundation” scholarships....

Chris Iwamura is the CEO and 3rd generation owner of Rainbow Drive-In. Rainbow Drive-In was founded in 1961 by Chris’ grandparents, Seiju and Ayako Ifuku and has served iconic local comfort food to locals and visitors worldwide. The Punahou alum continued his studies at Santa Clara University, graduating with a Master of Science in Computer Engineering. After graduation, Chris chose to stay in Nor...

Born and raised in Waipiʻo Valley on Hawaiʻi Island, Native Hawaiian educator and social media influencer ʻIʻinimaikalani Kealiʻikuaʻāina Kahakalau has been immersed in Hawaiian language, culture and traditions since birth. During COVID, ʻIʻini went viral with her hilarious but educational TikTok videos centered around all things Hawaiian. Along with her family, she founded KŪ-A-KANAKA providing H...

Hawaii’s favorite soul sister, three-time Nā Hōkū HanoHano award-winning singer and songwriter Paula Fuga joins us on UNCUT Hawaii. Paula has headlined the global music circuit and performed on the stages of ABC/Good Morning America, Madison Square Garden, The Sydney Opera House Forecourt, CBS Magnum P.I. and is a three-time return guest artist to The White House. Earlier this year, she had her th...

Justin and Tom Park - co-founders of Honolulu’s Bar Leather Apron - hold the title of having the most outstanding bar in the country. The cocktail bar won Hawaii’s first National James Beard Award earlier this summer. The award is presented to a wine bar, beer bar, cocktail bar, coffee bar, or any other business whose primary offering is beverages. They have also been named one of the Top 50 bars...

Chef Philip "Ippy" Aiona was born and raised in Waimea on Hawai'i Island to an Italian-American mother and a Native Hawaiian father. Growing up, he spent most of his time in the kitchen; his dad had an iconic spot in Waimea called "Kamuela Deli" - a Hawaiian Plate Lunch shop and his mom had an Italian Restaurant a few doors down. Ippy went on to graduate at top of his class...

Xeana Kamalani Dung is a Native-Hawaiian, Puerto Rican professional softball player, model, actress and philantropist from Waianae, O’ahu. She is a gold medalist and is known as Hawaii’s first professional softball pitcher. Kama was the former starting pitcher for Fresno State and UC Berkeley and holds multiple all-conference honors and records - including pitching a perfect game in front of her f...

Mike Garcia aka Island Magic Mike - is a local comedian from the North Shore of Oahu. Mike first gained notoriety with his skits on TikTok and instagram and quickly gained a giant following, appeared in commercials and emcee’d many events - including Iam Tongi’s American Idol homecoming in his hometown of Kahuku. In this episode, we talk about the inspiration behind his comedy, his rise and the ch...