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The HIgher State Podcast

  • John Veneri

    7 NOV 2020 · Today I have the privlege of sitting down and talking with one Hawaii's foremost personalities, KHON's own John Veneri. We sit and talk about life, football and every thing in between. We hear about what it was like growing up in his household. What playing for a Hawaii Football legend and icon was like. And what he's up to now. So don't miss an entertaining sit down coversation with John and me on the HIgher State Podcast!
    33m 14s
  • Everything That Rises Must Converge

    7 SEP 2020 · This episode we take it to nature to sit down and have a talk with Kealoha Pilares. We talk about his life growing up. When he realized he was excelling at football. Playing during the most exciting time during Hawaii Football history. What it was like being drafted and everything under the sun. Catching up with one of Hawaiis fastest running backs on the HIgher State Podcast!
    39m 35s
  • Aloha Flight 243

    26 AUG 2020 · This episode we get to talk with Clyde Fujimoto, one of the survivors of Aloha Airlines flight 243. The ill fated flight that experienced an explosive decompression and lost one of it's crew members yet miraculously landed without minimal injury to the passengers and crew. "Papa Clyde" recounts his day and all of his experiences throught that entire ordeal. It's amazing the calm, evenness that he's able to speak about this with and is just an example of how and why this story time was one worth listneing in to. More than just happy to be here on the HIgher State Podcast.
    31m 29s
  • Rose From the Concrete

    28 JUL 2020 · Local recording artist, Drew Singer stops by to share with us a deep, inside look at what makes him who he is. We talk about his early years and some of the trials and tribulations of growing up in the foster system. We go on to hear about what or how he got started in singing and what some of his biggest highlights are. Sit down and enjoy the show on the HIgher State Podcast.
    36m 33s
  • Amazing

    23 JUL 2020 · We sit down with local musician and amazing vocalist, Mike Tulba. We find out more and more about his upbringing, inspirations and beginnings in music. He actually opens with a song off of his new album, Here I Am, called "My Girl". We talk about his first self titled album and he gives us a live sample of the song, "Amazing". And to close, he takes us back to his new, unreleased album and gives us a song called, "Rather Be With You". An amazing day of music with Mike on the HIgher State Podcast!
    53m 11s
  • Grass Roots

    11 JUL 2020 · Today we talk with Keneke "The Great" and get some amazing insight to his origin story. From some of his early passions (which weren't necessarily comedy) to how he got his name, we go deep. And then we lighten it up and find out a few less serious things. Either way, as always with this guy there's never a dull moment and we hope you enjoy this episode of the HIgher State Podcast
    59m 25s
  • Where You From?

    8 JUL 2020 · Today's guest is Tumua Tuinei. The once gifted football standout from Punahou has since graduated with skills in comedy. We talk about some of his current successes, what he might have in store for the immediate future, some of his inspirations in comedy and much more. We also touch on him as a gridiron gladiator and pick his brain about things ranging from living through "Chow Time" to what he thinks of the current regime. And lastly I showcase a talent that I'm not sure too much of the public knew about, but trust me... You want to know. See what Tumua has up his sleeve on this comeback episode of the HIgher State Podcast!
    52m 54s
  • Black Lives Matter

    7 JUN 2020 · Since my son will be at the protest in Hawaii on Saturday, I brought him on the show for the first time to share with us his feelings on the state of the America today. We go over George Floyd, the NFL, Drew Brees, HPD and all other topics that are relevant to the Black Lives Matter movement.
    55m 18s
  • Amharic for King

    30 MAY 2020 · We have the pleasure of talking with Negus Webster Chan, former University of Hawaii standout and NBA G-League champion. We go over current events and if this kind of craziness happens in his home country of Canada. What was his basketball journey like? Who knew Rick Pitino was in this story? We talk about his clothing line, FoEver. And we ask him the question that every great basketball player has to answer: MJ, Lebron or Jordan? This conversation should make quarantineing a little easier, courtesy of the HIgher State podcast!
    42m 37s
  • The Intersection

    21 MAY 2020 · For this "Who Is It Wednesday" we talk story with Malia Sanders, the Office Manager and Assistant to the Executive Director of Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association. We go deep on Hawaiian values, what her definition of "Aloha" is, what will happen to the honi after this pandemic and so many other amazing topics that you won't want to miss. So settle in and enjoy today's HIgher State Podcast.
    34m 34s

The HIgher State is a platform that brings awareness to some of the amazing people and amazing things that are happening in Hawaii and all over. We'll talk about everything...

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The HIgher State is a platform that brings awareness to some of the amazing people and amazing things that are happening in Hawaii and all over. We'll talk about everything from sports to fashion to entertainment and everything else under the sun. We'll also be posting highlights from the interviews called "Eaves Drops" on Instagram (@higherstatepodcast) and YouTube (Kawika Smith). So pull up a drink and a chair and enjoy our little chat sessions at least once a week (either Wednesdays or Fridays) here on the HIgher State Podcast!
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