Kampai Sugai Podcast

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Welcome to the Kampai Sugai Podcast! If you're like myself, you want to just pull a chair and relax after a long strenuous day. If you want a podcast where you can just turn your brain off for a bit while listening to some amazing stories from incredible people, this is the podcast for you! When you're ready, grab your go-to drink of choice, get comfortable, plug in your headphones, and chill with the Kampai Squad and I. All we need to do now is raise our glasses and say kampai (cheers in japanese) to a great day. Kampai!

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January 21, 202557 min

Jacob Plank Moves Away From Content Creating to Pursue Acting | KSP 61

On today's episode, we have famous TikToker, Jacob Plank, who has amassed over 590K followers on multiple platforms. He gained his following after building his social media presence in Texas. Jacob is known for his comedic and fun content, however, he is now transitioning into being a full-time actor.Join us as we talk about why Jacob is transitioning into being an actor, and what he plans to do in the near future. We also get insight on what it's like to go viral on social media, and the work it took him to achieve where he's at today at a young age. Mahalo to Jacob for being an awesome guest on the show, and to Jonas for helping with camera switching. Also follow Jonas's clothing brand called Vivid Love. You can follow all of them on their social media platforms below:Jacob Plank IG and TikTok: @imjacobplankJonas L. IG: @luhvjonasVivid Love IG: @vividlove.coMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

October 4, 202451 min

Alice Inoue Reads My Astrological Chart | KSP 60

Today we have professional astrologer, award-winning author, and speaker based in Hawaii. She's the host of a new show called Following Journeys, which is premiering on October 21, 2024. Please welcome the amazing, Alice Inoue!With a passion for helping people understand themselves and their life paths through astrology, she has built a reputation for her insightful readings and workshops. Alice has a unique ability to blend spiritual guidance with practical advice, making her a sought-after resource for personal growth and transformation.In addition to her astrology practice, Alice is known for her engaging writing and has contributed articles to various publications, sharing her knowledge on astrology, personal development, and wellness. She often emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness, encouraging individuals to embrace their true selves.Through her work, Alice inspires many to explore the connections between their astrological charts and their life experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of their journeys. Her holistic approach combines the wisdom of astrology with a focus on emotional and spiritual well-being, making her a beloved figure in the field.Today we talk about Alice's new show, Following Journeys, Alice reads my astrological chart, how Alice got into astrology, we talk in-depth about the intricacies of astrology, Alice blows my mind about my astrological reading, and much more. Mahalo to Alice for being an awesome guest on my podcast! I'm extremely blessed to have you on the show! Subscribe to Alice's new show and follow Alice on all her social media platforms.Alice Inoue's IG: @AliceInoue @alice_inoueFollowing Journeys' IG: @followingjourneys Following Journeys Youtube: @FollowingJourneys Alice Inoue's Website: https://aliceinoue.comEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

September 27, 202448 min

Former NBA Player, Rick Darnell and Carl Maybin, Show Off The Amazing, Tequila Comisario | KSP 59

On today's awesome episode, we have former NBA player and part owner of Tequila Comisario, Rick Darnell, and local marketing manager for Tequila Comisario, Carl Maybin, on the show today!We talk about how Rick got involved with owning Tequila Comisario, the differences with marketing alcohol versus another product, we razz uncle Carl about his love for the Oakland Raiders, charity work that Rick is involved with, how different the game of basketball is today, and much more!HUGE mahalo to Uncle Rick and Uncle Carl for being awesome guest on the podcast today! Follow and check out the links below for Tequila Comisario:IG: tequila_comisarioTequila Comisario Website: https://tequilacomisario.comEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

February 23, 20241 hr 21 min

Muay Thai Coach, Kamanu Ruiz, Talks About Martial Arts Saved His Life From Substance Abuse | KSP 58

On today's episode, we have a Muay Thai and MMA coach who has been traveling across the world training with some of the best fighters on Earth. He has experienced many hardships in his life that lead him down a dark path, but today, his life has been redeemed. Please give a warm welcome to Kamanu Ruiz!We talk about Kamanu's journey into martial arts, the "machete story" (it's a good one haha), his experience with substance abuse and depression, being homeless, fighting and training in Thailand, his goal to be a Physician's Associate, his non-profit called Humanitis International, and much more!Huge mahalo to Kamanu for being an awesome guest on my podcast! Good luck on being a Physician's Associate and I look forward to future matches you have in the future!Follow Kamanu on multiple platforms:IG: @kamanuthaiWarhammer IG: @warhammermmaHumanitis International IG: @humanitasintlEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

February 13, 20241 hr 36 min

Elijah Kala McShane Shares His Wisdom of Aloha, Hawaii's Sovereignty, Acting, and Much More | KSP 57

On today's episode, we have actor, co-founder to Awakened Aloha, entrepreneur, and social media influencer. He's known as Son of O'ahu on social media. Please give a warm welcome to Elijah Kala McShane!Elijah and I have a great conversation about spirituality, his new venture into acting, the 3 fundamentals of Hawaiian spirituality, the idea of Kaona, thje impact of tourism in Hawaii, local families leaving Hawaii, if Hawaii could be sovereign again, the differences between cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation, and much more.HUGE mahalo to Elijah for being an awesome guest on today's episode! Super happy for your success, and I'm exited to hear what God has in store for you in the future!Follow him on multiple platforms:IG:@sonofoahuTikTok: @sonofoahuAwakened Aloha WebSite: https://www.awakenedaloha.orgLinktree: linktr.ee/awakenedalohaglobalEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

January 15, 20241 hr 3 min

Star Dahl-Thurston's Transformation From Self-Improvement To Becoming Miss Hawaii America | KSP 55

On today's episode, we have aspiring film and television producer, founder of her new nonprofit organization, Kahua Kollective, Miss Chinatown Hawaii 2022, and Miss Hawaii America 2023, Star Dahl Thurston!We got to talk to Star about a lot of different topics. Star got to share about her influence that her mom had with her, why she decided to compete in pageants, her physical and mental transformation before competing in pageants, what her life is like after winning Miss Hawaii America, the benefits of liquid chlorophyll, and much more.HUGE mahalo to Star for being an awesome guest on today's show! Star did great at Miss America this year, and we're all really proud of her! Great job Star, and good luck on completing your year as Miss Hawaii America 2023!Follow Star on multiple platforms:IG: @stardahlthurstonKahua Kollective IG: @kahuakollectiveWebSite: https://stardahlthurston.com/Editing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

November 6, 20231 hr 33 min

Former HPD, Doug Korenic, talks about his take on the Maui Fires and the Mike Miske case | KSP 54

On today's episode, we have former Honolulu Police Department officer turned content creator, Doug Korenic, on the show! On Doug's YouTube channel, he talks extensively about his time as a police officer for HPD, and the lessons he learned from his stories as a police officer. He's well known for his coverage of the Mike Miske cases, and his experience patrolling the Honolulu district.We talk about how Doug got into being a police officer and why, Doug's experience with martial arts, his take on the Maui fires and how it was handled, Doug's opinion on the Mike Miske situation and where it's going, and much more. HUGE mahalo to Doug for being an awesome guest on the podcast!For more information about Doug, check out his social media and links below:IG: @dougkorenicTikTok: @dougkorenic @dougkorenic YouTube: @dougkorenic WebSite: https://dougkorenic.comEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

October 15, 20231 hr 6 min

National Geographic and Award Winning Author, Rita Ariyoshi, Debuts Her Fictional Novel | KSP 53

On today's episode we have National Geographic and multi-award winning author, Rita Ariyoshi to talk to us about her new book. Rita has been a writer and editor for many publications for over 20 years. She was the founding editor for the Aloha magazine, and worked as the editor for the Hawaiian Airlines inflight magazine. For the National Geographic, she was involved with many articles including writing two books: "Hula is Life: The Story of Halau Hula O Maiki" and "National Geographic Traveler:" Hawaii. She has written many non-fiction publications, but now she's ready to make her debut featuring her first fiction publication called, "Lion's Way."We talk about the inspiration into writing Lion's Way, what inspired her to go into journalistic writing, authors who inspired her, how she got involved with National Geographic, what made her go into fictional writing now in her career, what she has learned from learning many different cultures, and much more. HUGE mahalo to Rita for being an awesome guest on my podcast! Also big mahalo to Kenny Simmons for setting up this interview.For more information on Rita, check out the links below:Website: https://ritaariyoshi.weebly.comSavant Publication: Rita Ariyoshi: https://www.savantbooksandpublications.com/ariyoshi-rita.phpLion's Way on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lions-Way-Rita-Ariyoshi/dp/173764312X/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=j6dBl&content-id=amzn1.sym.579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_p=579192ca-1482-4409-abe7-9e14f17ac827&pf_rd_r=130-2869609-5276620&pd_rd_wg=A1ttG&pd_rd_r=f6ee4cfd-54b2-4323-9e69-78ad61b4ad2f&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dskEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

October 9, 20232 hr 20 min

Decade of The Dead Co-Director, Fairai Richmond, Talks About How Films Saved His Life | KSP 52

On today's show, we have a returning guest. On our previous episode with this guest, we talked about his proof of concept film, Higher, which was becoming popular during a time where Hawaii movies needed more representation. Since then, he has been actively involved in creating short films, music videos, commercials, and supporting more of the film industry in Hawaii. He now works for Sight and Sound Productions, and is here today to talk about his first upcoming feature film, Decade of the Dead, in which he co-directed. Please join me in welcoming, actor, producer, director and storyteller, Fairai Richmond!We talk about Fairai's love for films, the process of making Decade of the Dead, what he has learned as a filmmaker, his experience directing a film in which his family was acting and actively a part of, how important it is to encourage the filmmakers in Hawaii to continue creating, and much more. HUGE mahalo to Fairai for being an amazing guest on the show!If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe to the Kampai Sugai Podcast.Follow Fairai on various platforms:IG: @fbrfilmsIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3052790/Decade of the Dead website: https://www.deadseasonfilm.comKHON 2 Spotlight: https://www.khon2.com/living-808/decade-of-the-dead-a-hawaii-zombie-film/Editing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ

September 29, 20231 hr 28 min

Amber Durante Explores New Ventures After Battling Years of Depression | KSP 51

On today's show, we have one of my childhood friends. We went to the same elementary school and middle school, but in high school, we went down different paths. Fast forward to today, and we've reconnected as content creators with different platforms. This was a very interesting episode for me to hear the journey that Amber has gone through to get to this point in her life. Please join me in welcoming, mental health advocate and travel influencer, Amber Durante!We talk about Amber's journey through depression, her advocacy towards domestic violence, how she uses her platform today to encourage others, her experience on Maui, her plans for her platform, her love for traveling, and much more! HUGE mahalo to my friend Amber for being an awesome guest on my podcast!If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe to the Kampai Sugai Podcast.Follow Amber on various platforms:IG: @_aambamTikTok: @aaambamEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrationsInstagram: kampai_sugai_808Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAXiyRRg5gboZTHRZt7ebQ