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 — 

Show twenty-four gets straight to the news, tackling Honolulu disaster preparedness, gas prices, and public toilets. A Big Island band rocks the podcast, and Jen and I dive into a DVD box set. And we get our first remote “blank audio postcard” from Down Under. Don’t forget your Mr. Cluck’s T-Shirt!

In this show:

• 00:36 HawaiiUP Menu
• 01:04 HawaiiUP Headlines
  Honolulu Emergency Response Plan, Gas Prices and the Gas Cap, Chatty Manoa Burglar, Diamond Head Fire, UH v. Michigan, Men’s v. Women’s Toilets
• 13:50 “Mass Transit” from Paging the Destructor by Shiva
• 18:03 The Pith of Pop: The Podcast Edition
  “Lost” Season One DVD
• 28:33 Blank Audio Postcard from Jill in Australia

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/hawaiiup20050910.mp3

  31:48/18MB MP3 — 

Show twenty-three opens with a reminder of how the world can change in an instant, and an invitation to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina by visiting RedCross.org or calling 1-800-HELP-NOW. The news round-up touches on the local link to the disaster, the amplified effects it will have on local gas prices, the supposed boost in the size of local paychecks, and a belated congratulations to the Ewa Beach boys and their big Little League win. Jen returns with more movie talk, and I tell you about two great new local podcasts. A listener comment wraps things up.

In this show:

• Help the Victims of Hurricane Katrina
• HawaiiUP Menu
• HawaiiUP Headlines
• “Warmer Days” from When Home is Far Away by Darin Leong
• The Pith of Pop: The Podcast Edition
  I Heart Huckabees, Mystic River, Croupier
• New Podcasts:
  Greater Good Radio, The Arts of Honolulu
• Listener Comment: Jill in Australia

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/hawaiiup20050903.mp3

  36:42/17MB MP3 —