This week we cover the latest Grammy nominees, Don Ho’s heart, orangutan love and peacocks in the park. For music, two songs from a featured artist via the Hawaii Association of Podcasters. And Jen joins me once again for some movie talk.

In this show:

• 01:25 HawaiiUP Menu
• 01:50 HawaiiUP Headlines
• 13:35 “Sanoe/Only You/Wailana/Iosepa” from Live from Bob’s Ohana by Uncle Henry “Kalana” Kamae
• 18:58 Pith of Pop: The Podcast Edition
  Chicken Little, Blue, The Aviator
• 28:35 “Hale Ani Ani” from Live from Bob’s Ohana by Uncle Henry “Kalana” Kamae

To order Uncle Henry’s CD, call Uncle Henry or Aunty Liz at 562-423-1325 or 562-841-3664. Tell them you heard Uncle Henry in a podcast! Also, check out this great interview with Uncle Henry at Piko’s HawaiianConcertGuide.com. Special thanks to Akamai Brain Collective for providing our theme song. To download this episode, click the “Pod” icon below or cut-and-paste the following URL:

http://libsyn.com/media/hawaii/hawaiiup20051210.mp3

  33:10/22MB MP3 — 

A sizable serving of local news in this week’s show, from sloshed survivors to political potshots. Enjoy two very different songs, one a catchy hip-hop number and the other a `ukulele tribute to the heart of Waikiki. Jen jumps in with a double feature: movies she could do without and revisiting “try see” TV.

In this show:

• 00:45 HawaiiUP Menu
• 01:11 HawaiiUP Headlines
• 21:08 “Where Did You Go” from Jroq vs. Dr. Trey by Doctor Trey
• 25:36 Pith of Pop: The Podcast Edition
  Bottom Five Movies
• 39:44 “Kalakaua Avenue” from The `Ukulele Experiment by Kaimoku Kahuku

Special thanks to Akamai Brain Collective for providing our theme song. To download this episode, click the “Pod” icon below or cut-and-paste the following URL:

http://libsyn.com/media/hawaii/hawaiiup20051204.mp3

  45:05/31MB MP3 — 

After a two week hiatus, I’m back, stuffed with turkey and still daydreaming about Hilo. Matters of free speech, expression, and advertising permeate the news, served with a dash of stats. Jen and I share our favorite Big Island spots, and two great songs are on the menu: slick tropical pop and sweet, solo acoustic guitar.

In this show:

• 01:53 HawaiiUP Menu
• 02:20 HawaiiUP Headlines
• 16:40 “Hawaiian Rain” from Coconut Joe by Coconut Joe
• 21:56 Pith of Pop: The Podcast Edition
  Top Five Big Island Spots
• 34:50 “Those Were the Times” from In My Bedroom by Kristen Nakasone

Special thanks to Akamai Brain Collective for providing our theme song. To download this episode, click the “Pod” icon below or cut-and-paste the following URL:

http://libsyn.com/media/hawaii/hawaiiup20051127.mp3

  41:05/28MB MP3 — 

It’s my birthday, but show number thirty-one is my present to you. Jen’s back, with a big dose of TV talk (and it’s not that show), and two songs are on tap to get you in the island groove. In the news, shenanigans in local politics, bird flu precautions at the airport, the meaning of the word “Hawaiian,” and weird habits of tourists.

In this show:

• 01:00 HawaiiUP Menu
• 01:35 HawaiiUP Headlines
• 16:20 “Maika`i no Waimanalo” from The New Voyage by Island Riddim
• 21:42 Pith of Pop: The Podcast Edition
  Top Five Television Shows (That Aren’t “Lost”)
• 37:15 “Count On My Love” from Jordan by Jordan Segundo
• 40:55 Sign-Off & Recommended Podcasts
  HawaiiDiner.com, 808Talk.com

Special thanks to Akamai Brain Collective for providing our theme song. To download this episode, click the “Pod” icon below or cut-and-paste the following URL:

http://libsyn.com/media/hawaii/hawaiiup20051106.mp3

  29:26/17MB MP3 — 

Show number thirty comes in a bit late, and lacking the sweet sound of Jen’s voice. Still, I soldier on, sharing some great rock music and giving away prizes. Hear what HawaiiUP listeners like to eat, and what the “Lost” cast prefer as well. In the news: Maui man accused of espionage, car crashes baggage claim, Lingle backs bill on leaving kids in cars, Abercrombie mulls run for governor, and another gas price update.

In this show:

• 01:00 HawaiiUP Menu
• 01:25 HawaiiUP Headlines
• 11:36 “My Passion’s Gone” from The Antidote by The Crud
• 16:28 HawaiiUP Listeners’ Favorite Foods
• 23:53 HawaiiUP T-Shirt Giveaway
• 24:48 “Lost” Cast & Crew Favorite Foods
• 27:45 HawaiiUP in November

Special thanks to Akamai Brain Collective for providing our theme song. To download this episode, click the “Pod” icon below or cut-and-paste the following URL:

http://libsyn.com/media/hawaii/hawaiiup20051030.mp3

  29:26/17MB MP3 — 

Show number twenty-nine starts off soggy but brightens up soon enough. In the news, another car-and-kid theft, school funding, the “Lost” robber, Michelle Wie, and $3-a-gallon gas. Two music selections this week, one slack-key and one something completely different. The wife tackles New York movies. Finally, another HawaiiUP podcast giveaway.

In this show:

• 01:35 HawaiiUP Headlines
• 13:45 “Ka`a Slack” from Far From Home by Darin Leong
• 17:45 The Pith of Pop: The Podcast Edition
  Top Five New York Flicks
• 27:30 “Rosalinda” by Suspicious Minds
• 31:17 HawaiiUP T-Shirt Giveaway

Special thanks to Akamai Brain Collective for providing our theme song. To download this episode, click the “Pod” icon below or cut-and-paste the following URL:

http://libsyn.com/media/hawaii/hawaiiup20051022.mp3

  35:44/21MB MP3 — 

Show number twenty eight covers Michelle Wie’s pro golf debut, a $632 million state surplus, interisland airfare wars, “Lost” star troubles, and the Underpants Run. Local girl Misty Pang sounds a dark note, and Jen reviews three very different movies. Finally, Gail joins me again for lunch at a Chinatown restaurant.

In this show:

• 00:50 HawaiiUP Menu
• 01:20 HawaiiUP Headlines
  Michelle Wie, State Surplus, Interisland Airfares, Josh Holloway Robbed, Underpants Run
• 10:00 “Song of Self Pity” from The Emptiness Remains by Misty Pang
• 15:25 The Pith of Pop: The Podcast Edition
  Waco: The Rules of Engagement, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Wallace & Grommit
• 25:30 Gail of HawaiiDiner.com: Grand Cafe & Bakery

Special thanks to Akamai Brain Collective for providing our theme song. To download this episode, click the “Pod” icon below to get it from the Internet Archive, or cut-and-paste the following URL to grab the local file:

http://www.hawaiiup.com/wp-content/hawaiiup20051016.mp3

  35:44/21MB MP3 — 

Show number twenty seven features a slack key standout from a pretty, great state. Jen checks in with some movie picks, and I meet up with a friend who weighs in on Honolulu’s best hamburger. In the news, Michelle Wie goes pro, Beverly Harbin goes off the deep end, Iz goes platinum, and Ray Bumatai leaves us.

In this show:

• 01:25 HawaiiUP Menu
• 01:52 HawaiiUP Headlines
  Beverly Harbin, Alcohol at Aloha Stadium, Michelle Wie, Ray Bumatai, Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo`ole
• 13:30 “Malie” by Kimo Watanabe
• 17:55 The Pith of Pop: The Podcast Edition
  Top Five L.A. Flicks
• 27:35 Gail of HawaiiDiner.com: Burger Wars 2005

Special thanks to Akamai Brain Collective for providing our theme song. To download this episode, click the “Pod” icon below or cut-and-paste the following URL:

www.hawaiiup.com/wp-content/hawaiiup20051007.mp3

  35:44/21MB MP3 — 

Show number twenty-six brings another double-dose of music, with Monica “Kika” Backman and Jamie “J-Dub” Winpenny. Big storms are in the news, of both the meteorological and political variety, as are local airlines, and of course gas prices. Jen and I delve once again into “Lost,” but Jen makes an announcement that should please both fans and non-fans alike.

In this show:

• 00:00 HawaiiUP Menu
• 00:00 HawaiiUP Headlines
  Pacific Storms, Gas Prices and Biodiesel, Mesa Airlines, Rep. Beverly Harbin, Democratic Challengers to Lingle
• 00:00 “I Don’t Care” from She by Kika
• 00:00 The Pith of Pop: The Podcast Edition
  “Lost” Season Two, “The Transmission“
• 27:00 “Monster” by Jamie Winpenny & Stubborn Boogie

Special thanks to Akamai Brain Collective for providing our theme song. To download this episode, click the “Pod” icon below to get it from the Internet Archive, or cut-and-paste the following URL to grab the local file:

http://www.hawaiiup.com/wp-content/hawaiiup20050924.mp3

  34:00/19MB MP3 — 

Show number twenty-five is a double music feature, with artists from Canada and California sharing their unique sounds. Local news touches again on gas prices, as well as hurricanes brewing in the Eastern Pacific, Hawaii unemployment figures, the Akaka Bill, and the Eagles. Jen and I recall the special advance screening of the season premiere of “Lost” in Waikiki, then recap some favorite movies. A familiar voice shares her favorite Hawaii memory, and a couple of local podcasters get major props.

In this show:

• 01:05 HawaiiUP Menu
• 01:47 HawaiiUP Headlines
  Gas Prices, Hurricanes Jova & Kenneth, Hawaii Unemployment Figures, Akaka Bill Amendments, The Eagles in Honolulu
• 10:17 “Waiting for Luck to Come” from Waiting for Luck to Come by Wilfred N and the Grown Men
• 15:45 The Pith of Pop: The Podcast Edition
  “Lost” in Waikiki, Movie Favorites
• 27:00 “Collide” by Amanda Frazier
• 32:40 HawaiiUP Listener Story: Paige from MommyCast
• 34:10 Todd Cochrane and Show #100, Peter Kay and Titan Key

Special thanks to Akamai Brain Collective for providing our theme song. To download this episode, click the “Pod” icon below to get it from the Internet Archive, or cut-and-paste the following URL to grab the local file:

http://www.hawaiiup.com/wp-content/hawaiiup20050917.mp3

  36:06/20MB MP3 —