Mana "Da Hawaiian Hitman" Viernes is the reigning and defending Power Slap super heavyweight champion. Viernes grew up on Oahu and later moved away to Las Vegas where he bounced around security jobs before making a name for himself in the world of competitive slapping. He quickly rose through the ranks and has become a fan favorite in the sport, which continues to grow in popularity. In this episode, he talks about his time in the islands, his fighting career, and his strong faith.

Alison Takamiya is a rising star in the world of women's golf. After graduating from Punahou in 2020, she went on to Oregon's George Fox University where she won a national championship and earned multiple All-American honors. She recently announced her intent to turn pro and is making a serious bid to join the LPGA Tour.

Broadcaster, coach, athlete, and educator, Chris McLachlin is a beloved fixture in Hawaii's sports community. In this episode, he talks about the twists and turns in a career that’s spanned decades, including coaching President Barack Obama at Punahou, building the Stanford volleyball program, being the voice of UH volleyball, and becoming a health care advocate after surviving a stroke.

In the middle of her 14th season with the Rainbow Wahine soccer program, Michele Nagamine is among the school’s longest-tenured coaches.

The Kamehameha grad has been entrenched in Hawaii’s soccer community for most of her life with coaching experience at all levels. In addition to her success on the field, she’s also an accomplished businesswoman as both an entrepreneur and executive.

In this episode, she opens up about her wide-ranging career trajectory, her coaching philosophy, and why she initially turned down the UH head coaching job.

When University of Hawaii football fans look back on the program’s biggest upsets, Garrett Gabriel is a core part of those memories. After leading Pac-5 to a Prep Bowl victory in 1985, the star quarterback committed to Hawaii where he led one of the country’s most exciting offenses.

Today, he’s a proud husband and father of three young sons, including Cleveland Browns quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Dillon Gabriel.

In this episode, he recounts his days at Pac-5, taking out Hawaii’s football rivals, and life as an NFL dad.

If fantasy football existed at the collegiate level, Greg Salas would be a top pick. Despite being recruited as a defensive back and not playing varsity football full-time till his senior year, he first arrived at Manoa in 2006 and went on to become the program's all-time leading receiver. He then spent six years in the National Football League, playing alongside some of the game's biggest stars. In this episode, we revisit his best moments at UH and catch up on his current role with Hawaii athletics.

Sterling Carvalho's abrupt dismissal as Kahuku's head football coach continues to be one of the most surprising storylines in Hawaii high school football. He's currently in a wrongful termination legal battle with the Department of Education in hopes to clear his name and eventually return to coaching. Despite the firing, the championship-winning coach remains close to his former players and assistant coaches. In this episode, the father of three young daughters talks about embracing quality family time and an exciting new professional opportunity.