The HIgher State Podcast

Kawika Smith
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The HIgher State is a platform that brings awareness to some of the amazing people and amazing things that are happening in Hawaii and all over. We'll talk about everything from sports to fashion to entertainment and everything else under the sun. We'll also be posting highlights from the interviews called "Eaves Drops" on Instagram (@higherstatepodcast) and YouTube (Kawika Smith). So pull up a drink and a chair and enjoy our little chat sessions at least once a week (either Wednesdays or Fridays) here on the HIgher State Podcast!

  1. John Veneri

    11/07/2020

    John Veneri

    Today I have the privlege of sitting down and talking with one Hawaii's foremost personalities, KHON's own John Veneri. We sit and talk about life, football and every thing in between. We hear about what it was like growing up in his household. What playing for a Hawaii Football legend and icon was like. And what he's up to now. So don't miss an entertaining sit down coversation with John and me on the HIgher State Podcast!

    33 min
  2. Everything That Rises Must Converge

    09/07/2020

    Everything That Rises Must Converge

    This episode we take it to nature to sit down and have a talk with Kealoha Pilares. We talk about his life growing up. When he realized he was excelling at football. Playing during the most exciting time during Hawaii Football history. What it was like being drafted and everything under the sun. Catching up with one of Hawaiis fastest running backs on the HIgher State Podcast!

    40 min
  3. Aloha Flight 243

    08/26/2020

    Aloha Flight 243

    This episode we get to talk with Clyde Fujimoto, one of the survivors of Aloha Airlines flight 243. The ill fated flight that experienced an explosive decompression and lost one of it's crew members yet miraculously landed without minimal injury to the passengers and crew. "Papa Clyde" recounts his day and all of his experiences throught that entire ordeal. It's amazing the calm, evenness that he's able to speak about this with and is just an example of how and why this story time was one worth listneing in to. More than just happy to be here on the HIgher State Podcast.

    32 min
  4. Rose From the Concrete

    07/28/2020

    Rose From the Concrete

    Local recording artist, Drew Singer stops by to share with us a deep, inside look at what makes him who he is. We talk about his early years and some of the trials and tribulations of growing up in the foster system. We go on to hear about what or how he got started in singing and what some of his biggest highlights are. Sit down and enjoy the show on the HIgher State Podcast.

    37 min
  5. Amazing

    07/23/2020

    Amazing

    We sit down with local musician and amazing vocalist, Mike Tulba. We find out more and more about his upbringing, inspirations and beginnings in music. He actually opens with a song off of his new album, Here I Am, called "My Girl". We talk about his first self titled album and he gives us a live sample of the song, "Amazing". And to close, he takes us back to his new, unreleased album and gives us a song called, "Rather Be With You". An amazing day of music with Mike on the HIgher State Podcast!

    53 min
  6. Grass Roots

    07/11/2020

    Grass Roots

    Today we talk with Keneke "The Great" and get some amazing insight to his origin story. From some of his early passions (which weren't necessarily comedy) to how he got his name, we go deep. And then we lighten it up and find out a few less serious things. Either way, as always with this guy there's never a dull moment and we hope you enjoy this episode of the HIgher State Podcast

    59 min
  7. Where You From?

    07/08/2020

    Where You From?

    Today's guest is Tumua Tuinei. The once gifted football standout from Punahou has since graduated with skills in comedy. We talk about some of his current successes, what he might have in store for the immediate future, some of his inspirations in comedy and much more. We also touch on him as a gridiron gladiator and pick his brain about things ranging from living through "Chow Time" to what he thinks of the current regime. And lastly I showcase a talent that I'm not sure too much of the public knew about, but trust me... You want to know. See what Tumua has up his sleeve on this comeback episode of the HIgher State Podcast!

    53 min
  8. Black Lives Matter

    06/07/2020

    Black Lives Matter

    Since my son will be at the protest in Hawaii on Saturday, I brought him on the show for the first time to share with us his feelings on the state of the America today. We go over George Floyd, the NFL, Drew Brees, HPD and all other topics that are relevant to the Black Lives Matter movement.

    55 min
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The HIgher State is a platform that brings awareness to some of the amazing people and amazing things that are happening in Hawaii and all over. We'll talk about everything from sports to fashion to entertainment and everything else under the sun. We'll also be posting highlights from the interviews called "Eaves Drops" on Instagram (@higherstatepodcast) and YouTube (Kawika Smith). So pull up a drink and a chair and enjoy our little chat sessions at least once a week (either Wednesdays or Fridays) here on the HIgher State Podcast!

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  • Creator
    Kawika Smith
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Kawika Smith
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    The HIgher State Podcast