What School You Went?

What School You Went?

A PBS Hawai‘i podcast that explores Hawaiʻi's local cultures, communities and relationships – that help shape our identity. PBS Hawaiʻi President and CEO Ron Mizutani hosts a weekly conversation with unique and colorful individuals from across the state. From rubbah slippahs to unsolved local mysteries, Ron and guests examine and shed light on the real deal of what makes Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi.

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February 6, 2025 33 mins

Enjoy this last episode of What School You Went? as we take a walk down memory lane with radio legend Kamasami Kong.

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Originally published May 8, 2024.

Coen Cadinha is not an entrepreneurial dreamer, he’s an experienced businessman with an inspirational success story… and he’s only 16.

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January 29, 2025 31 mins

Originally published May 1, 2024.

From beef stew to zosui, our soups and stews are windows into the lives of our ancestors, and to this day, the recipes remain a family affair. Chef Mark Noguchi explains.

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Originally published April 24, 2024.

His students call him Mr. Bulatao, but you may know him as Kutmaster Spaz. We’ll meet the man behind the microphone.

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Originally published April 17, 2024.

A Kalihi boy’s relentless work ethic earns him a professional football contract, but he chose instead to walk away from the game he loved.

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Originally published April 10, 2024.

Chef Mark Noguchi returns to the show to discuss Hawaiʻi's favorite plate lunch side, macaroni salad.

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Originally published April 3, 2024.

A young man has spent his entire life confirming his name is real. Join us for an inspirational story of understanding one’s responsibility.

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Originally published December 6, 2023.

As Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele take their yearly seats in front of Honolulu Hale, sculptor Alex Ching reveals the process of getting the icons ready for the holidays.

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She started telling stories through the lens of her camera when she was eight. Today, Megan Tasaki is using her craft and passion for people to develop tomorrow’s leaders.

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December 11, 2024 31 mins

Chaz Mihara is chasing his dream of being a local sportscaster. Why he believes serving as a mentor will help him achieve his professional goals.

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They’re ruthless, merciless and seem to enjoy scaring the bejesus out of people. The flying B-52 is also a fierce baby maker – but is no match for this exterminator.

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Insults, threats and physical abuse, a few of the sad risks sports officials face. Hawai‘i Sports Official Hall-of-Famer Tom Yoshida tells us why the rewards outweigh the risks.

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November 19, 2024 23 mins

The search is over for an organization that economically empowers culturally driven, ethically conscious, women-led businesses. How Darien Siguenza helps Hawai‘i FoundHer.

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Sterling Higa is young man with a purpose who has a clear vision of Hawai‘i’s future – and like EF Hutton, when he talks, people listen.

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Meet the creative minds behind a moving musical, a true story of 12-year-old Hiroshima atomic bomb victim who folded 1,000 paper cranes for peace before passing away.

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October 29, 2024 27 mins

Eight years ago, Cassidy Crowley captured the attention of a land shark when she was only 7-years-old. How that experience turned her into an extremely successful business owner.

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Since 1958, 780,000 young women have competed in this prestigious program but only a few have won this “Distinguished Award.” We’ll meet a local girl who owns that title in 2024.

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October 16, 2024 32 mins

Without freshwater, there are no rivers, streams and underground aquifers, and without freshwater, there is no life. Jeremy Kimura refuses to let that happen in Hawaiʻi.

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October 9, 2024 29 mins

You can catch this Geek on morning radio alongside Michael W. Perry, at midday with a couple of other Poor Sports or on Spectrum OC16…catch him if you can.

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October 2, 2024 39 mins

Eleven-year-old Ella Wong found her groove in the music world and now has a beat on the local DJ scene. She also happens to have one of the coolest stage names in town…

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