Episodes

  • Cleveland Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo
    Nov 24 2025

    Joey Cantillo is a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians. The Kailua alum was drafted out of high school in 2017 and immediately pursued a pro career.

    He spent years working his way through the minor league system before making his Major League debut in the summer of 2024.

    In this episode, he discusses his time with the Surfriders, the decision to go pro, and his MLB experience thus far.

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    51 mins
  • UH quarterbacks coach Chad Kapanui
    Nov 18 2025

    The Rainbow Warriors’ offense is clicking this season, and quarterbacks coach Chad Kapanui is a huge reason why.

    The Roosevelt alum and former UH standout is back home after spending nearly two decades in Nevada, coaching national powerhouses Liberty and Bishop Gorman.

    In this episode, he talks about growing up as a three-sport athlete in Pauoa, his time in Las Vegas, and the talents of Micah Alejado.

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    54 mins
  • Iolani girls volleyball head coach Kainoa Obrey
    Nov 10 2025

    Kainoa Obrey is a championship-winning head coach for the Iolani girls volleyball team and recently led the Raiders to another successful campaign that ended with the program’s fifth state title.

    Before entering the coaching world, Obrey, an Iolani alum, was a baseball standout at the prep and collegiate levels before ultimately being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals.

    In this episode, Obrey revisits his playing days, his transition into coaching, and talks about the growth of prep volleyball across the state.

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    53 mins
  • Savannah Bananas star, former UH pitcher Andy Archer
    Nov 3 2025

    Andy Archer is a star player for one of the most entertaining teams in baseball, the Savannah Bananas. The former University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors pitcher joined the exhibition travel squad after two years of working in finance in Honolulu. He lives in Hawaii during the offseason and will be hosting a youth baseball clinic this December. In this episode, he talks about falling in love with Hawaii, playing for Rich Hill, and playing in sold-out professional stadiums across the country.

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    56 mins
  • Power Slap champion Mana 'Da Hawaiian Hitman' Viernes
    Oct 27 2025

    Mana "Da Hawaiian Hitman" Viernes is the reigning and defending Power Slap super heavyweight champion. Viernes grew up on Oahu and later moved away to Las Vegas where he bounced around security jobs before making a name for himself in the world of competitive slapping. He quickly rose through the ranks and has become a fan favorite in the sport, which continues to grow in popularity. In this episode, he talks about his time in the islands, his fighting career, and his strong faith.

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    47 mins
  • Mixed martial arts world champion & fitness entrepreneur Egan Inoue
    Oct 20 2025

    Considered by many as one of the pioneers of professional combat sports in Hawaii, Egan Inoue is a world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. While growing up in Manoa, he started training at the age of 4 and in addition to his extensive martial arts background, he's also won a racquetball world championship. After retiring from fighting in 2008, he and his wife established Egan's Fitness, which is about to celebrate its 15th anniversary this year.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Collegiate national champion and aspiring pro golfer Alison Takamiya
    Oct 13 2025

    Alison Takamiya is a rising star in the world of women's golf. After graduating from Punahou in 2020, she went on to Oregon's George Fox University where she won a national championship and earned multiple All-American honors. She recently announced her intent to turn pro and is making a serious bid to join the LPGA Tour.

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    35 mins
  • Sports broadcaster and coach Chris McLachlin
    Oct 6 2025

    Broadcaster, coach, athlete, and educator, Chris McLachlin is a beloved fixture in Hawaii's sports community. In this episode, he talks about the twists and turns in a career that’s spanned decades, including coaching President Barack Obama at Punahou, building the Stanford volleyball program, being the voice of UH volleyball, and becoming a health care advocate after surviving a stroke.

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    1 hr and 17 mins