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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July 23, 2024 34 mins

Elijah is a devoted Ambassador of Aloha. His mission of sharing The Way of Aloha has reached millions around the world via his social media reach and his work as a speaker, facilitator, and ceremonialist.

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Kimo Lee tells us about his dad, who happens to be one of Hawai‘i’s greatest singer-songwriters of all time.

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Nohea Keaunui-Gould may have one of the coolest jobs in Hawai‘i. In fact, it might be the coolest job EVER. Nohea is the Operations Manager and Wet’n’Wild in Kapolei and the Ultimate Waterslide Tester.

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Chizuko Endo is the co-founder of Taiko Center of the Pacific. She has traveled the globe performing & teaching - dedicated to the evolution of modern Taiko as we know it today. Several years ago, she started teaching deaf students about the art of taiko drumming.

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After a 30-year career at HPD, this retired Police Captain knows what others are thinking. He is not a not psychic, but uses his five senses to create an illusion of a sixth sense…

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June 19, 2024 33 mins

With a new documentary and an effort to change our state’s license plates, Steve Sue’s mission to spread aloha is bringing shaka back.

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The Mālama ʻĀina Foundation looks to perpetuate Hawaiian culture by using its practices in teaching STEAM to the next generation.

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Hobbyist Cameron Datanagan speaks pigeon. He raises them, too. Welcome to the world of pigeon fancying.

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May 29, 2024 29 mins

Step (or fly?) into the world of pigeon racing with lifelong hobbyist Dexter Wong.

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What is digital literacy? Ka‘ala Souza reveals his motivation for making Hawai‘i the nation’s most digitally literate state.

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May 15, 2024 28 mins

Are kei trucks just the latest auto trend in Hawai‘i, or are they here to stay? Slater Robinson, the man who helped kickstart the craze, weighs in. 

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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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May 1, 2024 31 mins

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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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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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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April 10, 2024 25 mins

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

WSYW? Episode 113
Original Airdate: April 10, 2024

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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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March 27, 2024 18 mins

It's known as "Hawaiian gold", and it's getting harder to find. DJ/comedian/TV personality Lanai Tabura returns to the show once again to talk with Ron about the dangerous art of picking ʻopihi.

WSYW? Episode 013
Original Airdate: November 3, 2021

How UH-Mānoa is Working to Restore ʻOpihi

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Originally published October 27, 2021.

Master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui returns to the show to talk about the legend of the Night Marchers... and what to do if you cross their path.

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Originally published October 20, 2021.

Olena Heu and Ron share their experiences of the day that Hurricane ʻIniki hit Kauaʻi, and discuss why the Garden Island seems to attract so much severe weather.

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