Former Michigan State All-American fullback Bob Apisa notched his second hall of fame honor. Apisa was named one of five inductees to the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame's 2018 class. He was the lone inductee in the contributor category while the other four were in the player group. That followed his formal induction into the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame. Bob talks with host Kamaka Brown about Polynesians in professional football and his story from American Samoa to his time on...

On December 24th, 1953, comedian and pidgin advocate Andy Bumatai was born.   Bumatai was born in Germany, spent much of his childhood in San Francisco, and didn’t come to Hawaii until he was 13, but he’s always been a local boy. After living in Kalihi for a year, Bumatai’s family moved to Waianae. He attended Waianae intermediate and high school, earning a name for himself as the class clown. He dropped out of high school in the 11th grade and started working odd jobs, from a dishwasher to...

A fun conversation with Hawaii radio personality Dave Lancaster who has a long history in entertainment and broadcasting. Lots of stories and plenny aloha in store for you!

Kenneth Va'a Niumatalolo (born May 8, 1965) is an American football coach and former player who is the head coach of San Jose State. He was the head coach of the Naval Academy from 2007 to 2022, accumulating the most wins in program history. Niumatalolo played college football at the University of Hawaii. As a quarterback he led Hawaii to their first postseason bowl game in 1989. Niumatalolo is the second person of Polynesian descent to be named head coach of an NCAA Division I FBS college...

Keola Beamer is a Hawaiian slack-key guitar player, best known as the composer of "Honolulu City Lights" and an innovative musician who fused Hawaiian roots and contemporary music. Keola Beamer descends from one of Hawaii's most respected musical families. Keola shares his story of the Lahaina fires with host Kamaka Brown on this very introspective "Aloha Friday" podcast.

Yvonne Elliman had it all, in her late teens and early 20s. Fresh out of Roosevelt High School (Class of 1969), she journeyed to London, where Andrew Lloyd Webber swiftly signed her to do the first commercially successful "concept" album, "Jesus Christ Superstar," in which she sang the role of Mary Magdalene. That was in the early '70s. The rock opera eventually became a hit Broadway show, then a popular film, and Elliman did both on her way to the big time. In the "talk story" session,...

SIN radio throwback session with the SIN Krew: Annie Rivera, Danny Lagronio, Kamaka Brown and the rest hang out and share their aloha on the SIN Krew Radio Show.

A fun weekly talk story session with Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart. Like when we were kids growing up in Hawaii, friends and family gathered on the porch to eat, talk story and play music. This is a virtual "On the Porch" gathering to do just that. It's just a bunch of friends who love the islands talking story....

A weekly gathering of Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart to talk story, laugh and share the aloha. What started as a weekly means to keep connected to each other during the pandemic almost 3 years ago has resulted in a fun virtual gathering each week to "catch up" with each other. It's unscripted and a free flowing dialogue that results in a virtual hug of aloha each time!

it started during the pandemic lock down as a way to keep in touch with friends in the community. Three years later we still gather virtually to talk story, laugh and share the aloha. It's the longest running virtual gathering of Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart in Southern California!

Each week a virtual gathering of Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart drop in "On the Porch" to talk story, laugh, and share the aloha. It's conversation and stories ...and much more....all happening "On the Porch". This group has been together through the pandemic and actually together longer than "most Hollywood marriages" according to "On the Porch" regular Aunty Bling Bling!

This is a silly, nonsensical, comedic romp of a show with absolutely no social redeeming qualities. It's a comic relief, local style with hosts Kamaka Brown and Andy Trask sharing the laffs on the "Nite Patrol".

What can we say about actor Clyde Kusatsu? He has made guest appearances on both Hawaii Five-O (1968) and Hawaii Five-0 (2010).Has played a judge in 14 different productions, from a judge in L.A. Law (1986) in 1987 to Judge Matsumura in Boston Legal (2004) in 2006. He has been in over 200 projects, including extensive cartoon voice-over work, and starred as "Admiral Nakamura" on Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). Has played a medical doctor in at least 24 different movies and TV shows....

Duke Ching is a steel guitar playerʻs steel guitar player.  Heʻs well respected in the Hawaiian community and shares many stories about growing up in Hawaiʻi. Mahalo Uncle Duke for sharing your manaʻo and your moʻolelo.

Any one who has a connection to the islands will know the name Andy Bumatai. For decades he has entertained audiences on both sides of the Pacific with his special brand of humor.  He is an actor, television host, producer and Hawaiiʻs first stand up comic.  He agreed to drop in on the "Aloha Friday with...." video podcast to talk road stories, living in Hawaii and to share the aloha. Come visit us at Sandislands.org

Singer/Songwriter, Producer, man of faith Richard Natto has been on the island music scene for decades performing in the 70ʻs as TomaNatto (Dave Toma), the Society of Seven, musical director of Andy Bumataiʻs  television talk show and much much more.  Now living on Hawaii islands, Richard talks about music trends, his faith and sharing the aloha with host Kamaka Brown. www.Sandislands.org

Please ignore what anyone says about this show.  It has NO social redeeming qualities and no excuse for missing class today, Mrs. Takayama. Kamaka Brown and his hapless sidekick Stanley Gomes Jr have been asked to leave many places of ill repute for being over dressed! You are on your own if you decide to listen to this show.  Note: There is a TWO EYE ROLL minimum for this show!!

Actor, Athlete, Man of Faith: Peter Navy Tuiasosopo talks about his journey from high school football in San Pedro, California to 30 years of being in the film industry. Peter shares his hopes of capturing a series regular spot on Hawaii's Magnum PI.  A humble man of faith speaking candidly about the death of his youngest daughter to opiod over dose and his non profit organization to support parents and families affected by the opiod crisis. Please like and subscribe to the Sandwich Islands...

Aloha Friday with..."  hosts Kamaka Brown and Pualilia Hanamaika'i  welcome multiple Na Hoku Hanohano winner and Hawai'i's number one female vocalist, Amy Hanaiali’i to the show.    Amy talks about her Hanaiali'i wines, her music, eyelashes and her live streaming concert. Please like and subscribe to the Sandwich Islands Social Network YouTube Channel.

Comic Kamaka Brown and his hapless sidekick Stanley Gomes Jr create a show with no script, no clue and no pants.   This show has absolutely NO social redeeming qualities and should be taken with food or lying down.

"Aloha Happens!" is a new podcast series presented by the Sandwich Islands Social Network.   In this episode host Kamaka Brown shares the story of director and film maker Conrad Lihilihi.  "Language of a Nation" is his docu-series that discusses the important connections to Hawaii's rich cultural and political history that is largely ignored or left out of school curricula and even public discussion. This honest, mesmerizing and profound story may make you question everything you think you...

Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart have been witnessing an event on Hawaii Island on Mauna Kea.   The construction of a Thirty Millimeter Telescope has captured the attention of the world as groups of Native Hawaiians have gathered to protect the mountain. Their position is that the mountain is culturally and religiously sacred and that no more construction should occur. The Hawaii state government has positioned itself firmly on the side of the construction leading to conflict and...

Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart have been witnessing an event on Hawaii Island on Mauna Kea.   The construction of a Thirty Millimeter Telescope has captured the attention of the world as groups of Native Hawaiians have gathered to protect the mountain. Their position is that the mountain is culturally and religiously sacred and that no more construction should occur. The Hawaii state government has positioned itself firmly on the side of the construction leading to conflict and...