Hanging Out With Nolan Hong

Kurt is a photographer, and he was one of the photographers at our wedding “reception” (some of his pics below). We talk about how he ended up moving to Hawaii from Colorado, getting into photography and how he manages to take such amazing candid shots. Follow Kurt on IG – https://www.instagram.com/kurtstevensphotography/ Some of Kurt’s pics […]

Kristine is an anchor on KHON’s morning shows. We talk about her recent engagement, being a news reporter on the mainland, working the morning shift, and she asks us for advice on marriage (we’ve only been married for 1 year so not sure if it’s useful).

Our 2 awesome guest hosts, Kevin (Ep24) and Kyle (Ep1), came back for Ep 100! We talk briefly about aftermath of Jamie’s other episode, then get into the rest of her story – from the Bear Club to her many jobs. They also make her try lots of new snacks.

This episode is SO FUN! Will shares how is family went from Taiwan to the US, his experience with bullying, going from Buddhism to becoming a Christian pre-pastor, and how the Ellen DeGeneres Show helped him come out to his family.

It’s a K5 Comedy Block reunion! (missing Elroy Ruiz) Cathy is now a standup comedian and Kehau does improv comedy. We talk about the differences between standup and improv, learning from Andy Bumatai, comedy in Hawaii and going after goals.

Eileen is an animal communicator. We talk about how she learned to communicate with animals, what our pets want us to know, how animal communicators help our pets with things like moving, classes she offers, AND we find the solution to Nolan’s bird issue! Eileen’s website Email Eileen at eileen@animalcommunicatorshawaii.com or call (808) 551-7271 and leave a message

Jordan and Sara are performers. We talk about their experiences working in sketch comedy and theater in Chicago, the comedy audition process, always being ready to do your 5 minutes, and making the decision to live on the mainland to follow their dreams. Follow Sara on twitter and instagram Follow Jordan on instagram Watch Sara […]

Jon is a Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning musician, former lead singer of Pure Heart and one of the creators of HI*Sessions. We talk about his career in music, real estate, podcasts, parenting, fishing, and what the future holds. Follow Jon on facebook and instagram for upcoming gigs Subscribe to HI*Sessions on YouTube Support HI*Sessions on […]

James is a producer/director and the owner of Kinetic Productions. We talk about his dog Latte, filmmaking as a team sport, goal setting and Disneyland, and the super inspiring story of how he got into USC film school after 5 tries.

*Warning: This episode deals with adult topics. Jamie makes the uncomfortable yet incredibly brave decision to open up about being a survivor of child abuse. She shares what she remembers, how it affected her, and where she’s at now in her life. This interview was difficult for both of us and you’ll hear that in […]

Lisa is the President and CEO of the Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations. We talk about adopting her dog at the Humane Society, how 50 is the new 40, women’s soccer, and her many empty nest/mid-life crisis ideas.

Allan is an attorney and actor. We talk about how the Vietnam War and Governor Ariyoshi affected the direction of his life, his time on a Navy carrier, working on the original Hawaii Five-0, Magnum PI and Jake and the Fatman, and how he got into theater.

Skyler is the host of HI*Sessions, a pilot for the Air National Guard, and a member of the famous Kamaka ukulele family. We talk about her experiences becoming Miss Hawaii 2012 and going into the military. (Featured Image PC: Katie Rae Bode Photography)

Our youngest guest ever and our first disclaimer! Reid is Jamie’s classmate and fellow band geek. We talk with him and his son Evan about podcasts, Evan’s school in Oregon, past bullying (or not bullying), and the origin of Nolan’s bird phobia.

Maggie Andrade, wife of Dave Mayeda (Ep 86) talks about growing up in Norway, being fluent in four languages, the search for self identity, religion, her work in family violence, and how she came to Hawaii.

Steve is Nolan’s man crush. We get into beard care, being a UN official, going from a 0.5 GPA to becoming a principal, natural intelligence and perseverance in education, parenting advice, grit and social-emotional learning.

Nolan is friends with a sociology professor?? Dave talks with us about the ultimate a-hole workout, teaching classes of 650 at the University of Auckland, the sociology of violence, and Alfonso Ribeiro’s high school experience.

This was a tough one for Nolan… He’s pretty uncomfortable about posting it, but I think it’s good to put it out and be open and honest about what he’s going thru trying to find his calling. With a weird intro by me, yikes.

Aleki is a professional wrestler. We talk about building a local pro wrestling organization, getting ready to do their debut show and being a bad guy. Check out their website for tickets and info on their training center – www.ucewrestling.com

Megann is one of the amazing singers we know. We talk about what to do when you can’t cheehoo at the Bruno Mars concert, her hilarious take on WWE, watching movies with her mom, dogs at Kahala Mall, dealing with imposter syndrome & following your dreams.