New University of Hawaii head football coach Timmy Chang joins the show. In a sometimes emotional interview, Chang expresses his appreciation for returning home and his plan to see the program succeed. Plus Kanoa and Jordan end the show with their "Best and Worst".โดย kanoaleahey

BMac is back! Brian McInnis of the Spectrum News app joins the show to talk about his return to covering sports, including the continuing saga of the new Aloha Stadium development, the curious situation involving the Hawaii Pacific University women's basketball program, and much more. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan share their thoughts on UH football's upc…

In the wake of the recent announced departures from the UH Football team, the guys talk with a couple Hawaii alums, Darryl McBride Jr. and Rich Miano. McBride initiated a Twitter Spaces discussion yesterday featuring current and former players regarding their concerns about the state of the program. And Miano is...well, our resident football guru. …

Former Hawaii sportscaster and current news/sports anchor for ABC7 in San Francisco, Larry Beil, joins the show to tell it as he sees it with regard to the University of Hawaii football team. Larry shares his thoughts on the team's struggles this season and his concerns about the big picture impact for the program. It's an honest conversation that …

After a "forced" two week hiatus, we talk football through the lens of the sports gambler with our buddy Matt Youmans, Vegas Stats and Information Network editor, who breaks down UH vs UNLV, the topsy-turvy NFL season, and his most painful bad beat. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan discuss the current status of Rainbow Warriors football, the season debut of …

Our resident football guru Rich Miano joins to the show to discuss the firing of Nick Rolovich as Washington State head football coach, as well as the trade rumors surrounding Tua Tagovailoa, and the Rainbow Warrior football team's upcoming hana hou matchup with New Mexico State. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan express their distaste for a possible Braves-A…

Kanoa and Jordan go guest-less...while discussing the commitment of Saint Louis Crusader quarterback AJ Bianco to the University of Hawaii, the Warriors' weekend matchup with Nevada, the welcoming back of fans (in limited fashion) to local sporting events...before introducing a new segment called "What the (Bleep)!" where they tackle the controvers…

Hawaii football defensive standout Khoury Bethley joins the show to discuss his nationally recognized performance in the Rainbow Warriors' upset over Fresno State, as well as the early life challenges he overcame to become a decorated collegiate student-athlete. Plus...Kanoa and Jordan talk about the announcement to move the Maui Invitational to La…

The fellas hang with Darren Hernandez - Kapolei Head Football Coach and Spectrum OC16 football analyst - to talk about the OIA getting the green light to open practice for the upcoming season and his approach to coaching and commentating. Plus...Kanoa and Jordan discuss the epic Super Bowl Halftime news, the homecoming matchup for UH football again…

The Rainbow Warrior football team's "human highlight reel", Calvin Turner Jr., joins the show to talk about his approach to the game, dealing with a 1-3 start to the 2021 season and his experience with traditional Hawaiian food. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan discuss the UH football team's loss to San Jose State, the debate over whether fans should be allo…

Hawaii's Carissa Moore joins the show fresh off winning her fifth world surfing championship, adding to her Olympic gold medal from earlier this summer. She discusses her come-from-behind effort at the Rip Curl WSL Finals, and what motivates her to keep striving for more. Plus the Kanoa and Jordan talk about the 1-2 start for the University of Hawa…

In this episode, Kanoa and Jordan are joined again by World Surf League CEO Erik Logan ahead of the first ever Rip Curl WSL Finals event, where the world's top ranked surfers will compete head-to-head for a world championship. In addition, the fellas look back on the first ever true home game for the Rainbow Warrior football team at Clarence TC Chi…

Feature guest for this episode of the podcast is former 'Iolani School and Montana Grizzlies quarterback, Brian Ah Yat, talking about his induction into the University of Montana Sports Hall of Fame. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan recap the week in Hawaii sports...including the Rainbow Warrior football team's opening loss to UCLA, Rainbow Wahine volleyball…

In this week's podcast, Kanoa and Jordan lament the temporary restrictions of fans at Hawaii sporting events, and get into a discussion about the season opener for the UH football team vs UCLA, as well as the first weekend of action in almost 2 years for the Rainbow Wahine volleyball team. Plus, Honolulu advances further in Little League World Seri…

NFL veteran and former Hawaii player and coach, Rich Miano, now the analyst for Spectrum Sports per-per-view telecasts, joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming Rainbow Warrior football season. Plus, the guys reflect on the Field of Dreams Game in MLB, the continuing tradition of Hawaii teams reaching the Little League World Series in Williamsp…

After two weeks off, the podcast returns as the fellas discuss the DOE announcement regarding the postponement of prep sports and the vaccination requirement for participation. Kanoa and Jordan also reflect on the significance of Carissa Moore's historic surfing gold medal victory in the Olympics, while hearing from Carissa courtesy her interview w…

Maui native and veteran MLB catcher Kurt Suzuki joins the show to share what it's like to be the primary catcher for Angels teammate Shohei Ohtani as well as his thoughts on how the game has changed over his 15 years in the Bigs. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan discuss such obligatory sports topics as "the Giannis Finals block vs the Lebron Finals block" an…

Kanoa and Jordan welcome Kevin Wong to the show. Wong, considered volleyball royalty in the islands, is preparing to once again serve as commentator for NBC's olympic coverage of the Beach Volleyball event. He also discusses the evolution of his Spike and Serve volleyball club. In addition, the fellas share their thoughts on the NBA Finals, the NIL…

KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello joins the show to share his feelings about the sudden passing of friend and mentor Robert Kekaula, for whom both Rob and Kanoa once worked under at KITV. The fellas ditch the standard show format to talk openly and honestly about their relationship and memories of the Hawaii icon.…

Texas Longhorns setter and Maryknoll school alum Jhenna Gabriel serves as the guest on this week's show. She shares her experiences leading the Longhorns women's volleyball team to the national championship match and carrying on the Gabriel name with her cousin Dillon, the high profile QB at UCF. Plus, the Kanoa and Jordan introduce new intern/prod…

The WTF edition of the podcast welcomes our pals Billy Hull and Brian McInnis to get into the topics of: Mike Trapasso parting ways with the University of Hawaii baseball program after 20 years; UH losing top men's hoops assistant Chris Gerlufsen to a similar position at San Francisco; Coach K announcing his impending retirement; Lebron getting bou…

Former University of Hawaii and NFL receiver Davone Bess joins the show for a remarkably candid interview about his challenges with mental health, his reaction to the death of Colt Brennan and his future aspirations to break into coaching. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan run through the topics of one of the the worst plays in MLB history, Tua Tagovailoa's e…

Kanoa and Jordan react to the recent Kwame Brown social media assault and talk about the dramatic play-in game between the Warriors and Lakers and why Lebron is such a polarizing figure. They then give their opinions of the latest renderings of the retrofitted on-campus football facility at the University of Hawaii, as well as the 2021 Rainbow Warr…

Kanoa and Jordan run through the gamut of emotions on this episode. First they share their thoughts and reaction to the news of Colt Brennan's untimely passing and reflect on the former University of Hawaii quarterback's profound impact. The fellas then welcome UH men's volleyball head coach Charlie Wade to the show to talk about winning a national…

Dustin Demeter, the red hot hitter for the University of Hawaii baseball teams joins the show to discuss his national and conference player of the week recognition, and how his approach to the game has evolved over time. Plus he shares his memories of the epic childhood whiffle ball games played in his yard. Prior to Dustin jumping on, Kanoa and Jo…

NFL Draft Analyst and Honolulu Star Advertiser sports editor Curtis Murayama joins the podcast to provide his prognostications on the upcoming draft and which quarterback he hopes his 49ers don't pick. Plus...Kanoa and Jordan share their thoughts on the reaction to the Derek Chauvin guilty verdicts, the head-scratching RPI ratings in collegiate men…

University of Hawaii men's volleyball star Rado Parapunov joins the podcast to share his perspective on his illustrious career, and his emotions as he heads down the home stretch of his college experience. Prior to that, Kanoa and Jordan discuss the newly adopted one-time transfer rule in the NCAA...the roster overhaul of the Rainbow Warrior basket…

Baldwin High School baseball coach Craig Okita joins the podcast to discuss the All Pono Spring Baseball League, a club league providing prep athletes the chance to play competitive baseball on the island of Maui. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan give their takes on the NCAA basketball national championship games, the fiasco that was #VolumeGate between the …

Kanoa and Jordan can barely hold in their excitement over the announced guest on this edition of the show. Plus...the guys break down the recent losing streak for the Rainbow Warrior baseball team, Opening Day in Major League Baseball, a rivalry renewed between UH and Long Beach State in men's volleyball, a coaching legend retires in college hoops,…

Saint Louis Crusaders head football coach Ron Lee is the guest on this episode of the podcast. He reflects on the scheduling of the upcoming unsanctioned ILH football games involving his team, Kamehameha and Punahou, and some of the players/prospects he's excited to see get some exposure and experience. Prior to the conversation with coach, Kanoa a…

The fellas kick up the Irish flavor by holding a forum show to celebrate St Patrick's Day with friends of the podcast Billy Hull and Brian McInnis, adult beverages in hand, to discuss everything from unsanctioned ILH Football games, to Dan Ige recording another KO in the UFC, to NFL free agency, to March Madness and more. They end the show with a m…

"The Haleakala Hammer" Colton Cowell is the guest on this episode of the podcast. The outside hitter for the Hawaii men's volleyball team talks about his altered approach to preparing for this season as well as his application of the "Mamba Mentality", evidenced by his change to jersey number 24. Before that, Kanoa and Jordan she their thoughts on …

Big wave rider Billy Kemper joins the podcast to reflect on his harrowing recovery from the career-threatening injuries he suffered from a wipeout off the coast of Morocco last February. His incredible journey back from the brink is the subject of a 6-part documentary series entitled, "Billy". Prior to that conversation, Kanoa and Jordan get into t…

Former Hawaii linebacker and future CFL Hall of Famer Solomon Elimimian joins the podcast to reflect on his recently announced retirement and his journey in the game football. Prior to that Kanoa and Jordan discuss the "what ifs" around Lebron James playing football, opportunities lost by the UH basketball team against UCSB, the trade rumors surrou…

4-time Super Bowl champ Jesse Sapolu joins the podcast to discuss the impact of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, which he helped to establish. Jesse also shares his thoughts on the season that was for his beloved 49ers and discusses the parallels between Tom Brady and his former QB in San Francisco Joe Montana. Prior to the interview, Kanoa an…

Matt Youmans, editor for Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSIN), joins the podcast to provide insight on the betting trends surrounding the Super Sunday matchup between the Bucs and Chiefs. He also shares some of his favorite prop bets for our listeners...free of charge! Kanoa and Jordan open the show giving their take on the big game, before get…

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger is in town to work as the color analyst on the CBS Sports Network broadcast of the Hula Bowl. He joins the show to talk about the opportunity for the players in the game to make a final impression on the scouts and coaches. He also breaks down the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Bucs. Meanwhile, Kanoa and Jor…

Our resident football guru Rich Miano joins the show again to discuss the Hula Bowl, for which he serves as executive director, still on schedule to be played January 31st at Aloha Stadium. Rich also shares his thoughts on the season that was for UH football and the upcoming championship weekend in the NFL. Before that though, Kanoa and Jordan talk…

Joining the podcast as a guest is Alex Urban, Executive Director of the Sentry Tournament of Champions, to discuss the challenges faced to hold the event at Kapalua last week. Prior to that, Kanoa and Jordan give their opinions on the announcement that University of Hawaii Football home games will be played on campus for the foreseeable future. Plu…

HHSAA Executive Director Chris Chun joins the podcast to discuss the state of Hawaii prep sports. Jordan is joined by Brian McInnis and Billy Hull as they get into the recent cancellations of fall and winter sports seasons in the islands, the challenges facing University of Hawaii athletics, Max Holloway's upcoming UFC Fight Island bout with Calvin…

KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello joins the holiday edition of the podcast to discuss the big news regarding Aloha Stadium suspending the hosting of events, UH vs UH in the New Mexico Bowl, the challenge of covering local sports during the pandemic, and his thoughts on the imbalance in college football between the Power 5 and Group of 5 schools. Pl…

University of Hawaii linebacker Darius Muasau is the guest for this episode. He reflects on his prolific season, his 1st Team All-Mountain West selection and what motivates him to perform on the field. Kanoa and Jordan start off the show discussing their preference for the new nickname for the Cleveland baseball team before getting into the surpris…

Former Lahainaluna basketball standout Cameron Fernandez discusses how an on-court collision in her freshman year of college changed her life and led to a severe battle with depression and suicidal thoughts. After a harrowing recovery, Cameron now hopes to inspire others suffering from mental health challenges to to seek the necessary help. Plus, K…

Billy Hull of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser serves as guest host with Jordan to discuss everything from UH football's notable victory over Nevada, to the latest headlines regarding Hawaii's top MMA fighters, to a recap of Mike Tyson versus Roy Jones Jr, as well as the surging dominance of former Pearl City standout Zion Tupuola-Fetui on the gridiron…

Sports/news writer and podcaster Brian "B-Mac" McInnis joins the show as a guest co-host along with Jordan Helle. The duo talk about the latest loss for the University of Hawaii Football team...the drama of the NBA draft and free agency..the outlook for the upcoming college basketball season...and they share their favorite memories of the Maui Invi…

KHON2 News anchor/reporter Sam Spangler joins the podcast to reflect on his experience covering a record-breaking election night in Hawaii. He also recalls his days as a pitcher at the University of Hawaii where he won a WAC championship alongside teammate and 2-time Gold Glove winner Kolten Wong. Plus, Kanoa and Jordan share their questions regard…

The great Kristi Yamaguchi joins the show to discuss her memories of Olympic figure skating triumph, her affinity for the islands and the work of her Always Dream Foundation, which focuses on children's literacy. Prior to that, the fellas reflect on the Rainbow Warrior football team's season opening win at Fresno State...the tumultuous debut of Tau…

Gold glove candidate Isiah Kiner-Falefa joins the show to reflect on his breakthrough season with the Texas Rangers. The Mid-Pacific Institute alum also shares his thoughts on the evolution of the game and who might hold the advantage in the World Series matchup between the Rays and Dodgers. Plus...Kanoa and Jordan discuss "Tua Time" as the Miami D…

ESPN college basketball analyst Mark Adams joins the show to discuss, among other things, his recent article calling for changes he feels are needed in the coaching profession in light of the recent allegations of misconduct and abuse by Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall. Kanoa and Jordan also engage in Lebron legacy talk, the reaction to the…

Travis Chock, co-founder and CEO of nationally-renowned baseball lifestyle brand, Baseballism, joins the podcast to discuss going from an aspiring ballplayer growing up in Makiki to a man running a multi-million dollar business. He shares how Baseballism has coped with the pandemic and his plans to grow the business even further. Plus, Kanoa and Jo…