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Keep it Aloha

Your favorite Hawai"i podcast hosted by Kamaka Dias talking stories with influential figures in Hawai"i and beyond about their lives and our culture. Join us as we get to know our guests a little deeper and talk about what keeping it aloha truly means.

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01:48:53

#180 | Talk story with Roman De Peralta of Kolohe Kai...

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2025/06/12

We welcome back singer/songwriter Roman De Peralta to the podcast to talk about his newest album called What Aloha Means. Check out episode 123 to see Roman's first episode and learn more about his life story. In this episode we talk about his new album, catch up with each other on life, talk about the state of aloha in our community, go over some of his favorite songs off his album, shed some tears, and so much more. Enjoy!Find Roman here: https://www.instagram.com/kolohekaimusic/Buy our merch

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01:58:44

#179 | Randy Kosaki & Kimi Werner | Long lost...

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2025/06/05

Randy Kosaki and Kimi Werner are a long lost brother and sister duo from the island of O’ahu and Maui. Kimi is a past podcast guest, a National spearfishing champion, an award-winning environmentalist, amazing chef, mother, wife, and sister. You can learn more about her if you check out episode 3 recorded almost 3 and a half years ago. Randy Kosaki is a recently retired research ecologist. He was NOAA’s Deputy Superintendent of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and was also formerly the

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01:25:25

#178 | Kale Afong | Hawai'i's Only, hustling to make...

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2025/05/29

Kale Afong is a self-taught chef from the island of Oʻahu. He is the executive chef and owner of Kaleʻs Hale, Hawaiʻiʻs newest dining hotspot featuring an all-you-can-eat Japanese Yakiniku experience with a Hawaiian twist. This father and husband also started Hawai’i’s first “Ocean to Table” experience, offering guests the opportunity to dive or fish, then learn to prepare their catch in a beach-picnic setting. His business Hawai’i’s Only sells locally carved cutlery, including his signature knives

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02:07:16

#177 | Kimo Leong | Kanaka Solutions, west side...

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2025/05/22

Kimo Leong is an influential Native-Hawaiian from the island of Oʻahu. He is the CEO and founder of Kanaka Solutions which is the number one security for surf events. He is also a father, husband, and Makaha beach boy. In this episode we talk about growing up in Kalihi, experiencing other cultures at a young age, leaving Hawai’i for college, starting his business Kanaka Solutions, working with surfers and celebrities, his love for his family, and so much more. Enjoy!Find Kimo here:

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01:33:12

#176 | Sienna Agudong | Her acting career, going to...

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2025/05/15

Sienna Agudong is an actress from the island of Kaua’i. She landed her first role at age 7 in Willy Wonka at the Hawaii Children’s Theatre and then made her television debut at the age of 8 with a recurring role as Lulu Parker in Killer Women. This local talent earned several young Artist Awards and Young Entertainer Award nominations since 2015 and a win for Best Guest Starring Young Actress – 12 and Under in 2017. She has appeared on Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, and even portrayed a young Mia

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01:14:29

#175 | Dillon Gabriel | Mililani pride, his historic...

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2025/05/08

Dillon Gabriel is an NFL quarterback from the island of O’ahu. At the high school level, he broke Tua Tagovailoa’s High School State record for career passing yards and then went on to play college football and started for UCF, Oklahoma and most recently Oregon finishing up his last season in 2024 with 63 career games played which is the most games played by a college quarterback in Division 1 football history. He is only the eighth college QB to surpass 15,000 passing yards, and the fourth to

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01:33:12

#174 | Keep it Aloha: Live at Lē’ahi with American...

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2025/05/01

Iam Tongi is a musician from the island of O’ahu. He came bursting on the scene in 2023 winning season 21 of American Idol becoming the first person from Hawai’i, the first Pacific Islander, and the first non-country genre singer in three years, to win. Since his time on American Idol, Iam has accumulated over 3 million followers collectively on social media, 70+ million streams on all platforms, has sold out shows in LA, NY, DC and Hawai’i, and most recently just released his new song “Sunshine”

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01:45:50

#173 | Kanoe & Kamaka | Sibling love, hate, and all...

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2025/04/24

Kanoelehua Robinson is Kamaka's little sister from the Big Island of Hawai'i. She's a model and flight attendant for Hawaiian airlines and also the silver child of the family behind the golden child, Kamaka. In this episode they talk about their family history, their relationship as siblings, who the family favorite is, being from Hilo, their funniest life moments, and so much more. Enjoy!Find Kanoe here: https://www.instagram.com/kanoelehua/Buy our merch on:Official website:

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01:15:32

#172 | Kawehi Kamakele | Becoming the Hawaiian Host...

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2025/04/17

Kawehi is a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant from the island of O’ahu. She is also the Hawaiian Host Chocolate ambassador and you can see her on the cover of most of the Hawaiian Host products. Kawehi is an ambassador of aloha and is also a hula dancer, wife, and mama of 4 + a puppy.In this episode we talk about how she ended up on the cover of the Hawaiian Host boxes, how she became a flight attendant, her favorite things about her jobs, her family, lei making, and so much more. Enjoy!Find Kawehi

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01:44:19

#171 | Brian Keaulana | Makaha lifestyle, ocean...

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2025/04/10

Brian Keaulana is a legendary waterman from the island of O’ahu. He is a well-known Hawaiian surfer, lifeguard, and stunt coordinator who has provided invaluable support in dozens of major motion pictures. This husband and father is credited with developing new approaches to water safety in big surf and invented the equipment to support it, was the first to use the jet ski in water rescue operations, and invented the rescue sled that the ski tows. He has collected more than 1000 trophies over the

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02:10:34

#170 | Paul Izak | Music, organic farming, and yoga

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2025/04/03

Paul Izak is an organic farmer and musician from the island of O’ahu. He is a yoga practitioner and surfer who is raising his family in the back roads of Waimanalo. His music has reached millions around the world who are also committed to a simple, clean and healthy land-based lifestyle. From 2005-2013 he was the lead singer/harmonica/percussion player for a local Reggae band called Pressure Drop, winners of the 2010 Mai Tai Rumble. This father of 2 has 6 full length albums out and his love for

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02:17:12

#169 | Gene Villiatora | 'Ai Pono Cafe, the modern...

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2025/03/27

Gene Villiatora is an entrepreneur and chef from the island of O’ahu. He is owner of ‘Ai Pono Cafe, which is a Hawai’i street food restaurant in Costa Mesa, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. He has been in the culinary arts since the age of 18 when he started as a dishwasher 25 years ago at the California Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Since then he has found his true calling in the industry and has held high profile positions such as being the personal chef for Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, the

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01:30:06

#168 | Jasmine Trias | Her American Idol journey,...

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2025/03/20

Jasmine Trias is an International Platinum-selling Recording Artist from the island of O’ahu. She first rose to fame as a top 3 finalist on season 3 of the hit TV show ‘American Idol’. With her signature trademark Hawaiian plumeria in her hair, she stole the hearts of the nation and beyond going on to become an International Superstar with Universal Records, and was named “R&B Artist of the year” at the Philippine Music Awards. She also is the first ever Las Vegas Headliner from American Idol,

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02:41:41

#167 | Sterling Higa | From community college to...

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2025/03/13

Sterling Higa is an entrepreneur and change-maker from the island of O’ahu. He is a former teacher and writer who has taught creative writing and performing arts in numerous high schools. At 19 years old he became the youngest slam poetry state champion ever and has traveled the country representing Hawai’i at Thirteen poetry festivals. This Harvard graduate also is a co-founder and served as executive director of Housing Hawai’i’s future, a nonprofit movement creating opportunities for Hawai’i’s

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02:36:42

#166 | Krystilez | Nanakuli pride, The Angry Locals,...

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2025/03/06

Krystilez is an emcee and on-air radio personality from the island of O’ahu. This radio veteran has been hosting live events for over 2 decades from concerts with over 1000 people in the audience or a room of 20 kupuna. He is currently the host of a morning radio show called the HI Guys on HI93 and is the reigning #1 night show host on 102.7 Da Bomb for over 15 years. He is also a founding member of the “Angry Locals” and is the co-host of the Aloha hour podcast as well.In this episode we talk about

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01:34:27

#165 | Kamakakēhau Fernandez | Being adopted by a...

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2025/02/27

Kamakakēhau Fernandez is a talented musician from the island of Maui. He is a Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning singer, Hawaiian language perpetuator and has been featured in the Hawaiian Language version of The Disney Animation Film “Moana”, in which he plays the role of Tamatoa The shiny crab. He has performed on numerous stages within the state of Hawai’i as well as stages in the continental United States and Japan. He embodies the phrase “Hawaiian at heart” and is truly an inspirational figure to

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01:57:22

#164 | Michael Alisa | Cultural acceptance, tackling...

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2025/02/20

Michael Alisa is an actor and model from the island of O’ahu. He is a former collegiate football player for BYU where he was nominated for two national awards before back to back seasons with injuries. During his time at BYU he served in the Puerto Rico San Juan West Mission for the LDS Church. Currently he is a fitness model and trainer who is dipping his toes into the acting world.In this episode we talk about growing up in Hawai’i and Utah, finding validation in the Samoan community, his athletic

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01:28:58

#163 | Moses Goods | His love for theatre and...

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2025/02/13

Moses Goods is an actor and storyteller from the island of Maui. He is one of Hawai’i’s most prominent theatre artists and has traveled both nationally and internationally performing his original work with a wide range of audiences. His body of work ranges from full length plays to theatrical storytelling pieces most of which are rooted in Native Hawaiian culture. His one-man show DUKE, has received widespread critical acclaim and was originally produced by Honolulu Theatre for Youth. In this

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01:18:54

#162 | Lyssa Chapman Evensen | Her crazy childhood,...

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2025/02/06

Lyssa Chapman Evensen is an entrepreneur and former television personality living on the island of O'ahu. This former bail bondswoman and bounty hunter is known for her role on A&E TV’s Dog the Bounty Hunter, in which she, along with her father Duane “Dog” Chapman and various friends and family members, track down and capture wanted fugitives. In 2013 this mother of two released her autobiography, Walking on Eggshells: Discovering Strength and Courage Amid Chaos. In this episode we talk about

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02:24:49

#161 | Etienne Aurelius Part 2 | The Ali'i Atlas &...

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2025/01/30

Etienne Aurelius is an award-winning feature film director from the island of Kaua’i. You can learn more about his life on episode 159 on the Keep it Aloha Podcast.In this episode we talk about his Ali’i Atlas event, the reception from his first episode, the truth behind the Lāhainā wildfires, and so much more. Enjoy! Find Etienne here: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.aurelius/ Buy our merch on: Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/ Support us on: Patreon:

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