Isaac Sopoaga has one of the most storybook career arcs in professional sports. The American Samoa native spent his childhood playing rugby against grown men and wasn’t introduced to American football until his junior year in high school.
The bruising defensive lineman joined the Rainbow Warriors after two seasons in junior college where he became one of the country’s top recruits, fielding offers from powerhouse programs like Nebraska, Miami, and USC. He played 11 NFL seasons, mostly with the San Francisco 49ers, and earned a reputation as one of the strongest players in the sport.
In this episode, he talks about falling in love with Hawaii, playing in a Super Bowl, and a record-setting showing at the NFL Combine.
Billy V Live is back with another can’t-miss conversation spotlighting entertainment news and talent with Hawaiʻi connections. In this episode, Billy sits down with rising actress Jelynn Malone and comedian Tommy Davidson to hear about their latest projects. He also talks about this weekend’s upcoming Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award ceremony and what to expect this Saturday.
Kolten Wong is one of Hawaiʻi's most accomplished Major League Baseball players. The Hilo native and Kamehameha Hawaiʻi alumnus recently announced his retirement after an 11-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and Los Angeles Dodgers. A former All-American at the University of Hawaiʻi, Wong became the first position player in program history selected in the first round of the MLB Draft. He went on to establish himself as one of baseball's premier defensive infielders, earning two Gold Glove Awards while competing on the game's biggest stages.
In this episode, Wong reflects on retirement, his journey from Hilo to the major leagues, and the lessons he learned over more than a decade in professional baseball.
Local comedian and retired radio DJ, Hawaiian Ryan, joins the latest episode of Upfront with Guy Hagi.
Annalisa Burgos talks to U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler about hosting the 30th Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) and Trevor Abarzua, president and executive director of the Waikīkī Improvement Association, about the economic impact of military exercises and defense spending in Hawaii.
Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Abe Lagrimas gives a masterful demonstration of playing the drums. Comedian Akaash Singh talks about performing in Hawaii.