Da Best Hawaii

New episode of Da Best Hawai‘i featuring Alika Atay — Maui native from Hāna, former athlete, former lawmaker, and now Hina farmer.Alika shares his journey from growing up in Hāna and competing as an athlete to serving as a lawmaker — and ultimately returning to the ‘āina. Today, he’s using science, traditional knowledge and healing techniques to grow Hawaiian food naturally and sustainably.It’s a story about coming home, reconnecting with the land, and finding new ways to nourish Hawai‘i and future generations. 🌱🌺Watch now on YouTube and listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio and Apple Podcasts.

New episode of Da Best Hawai‘i featuring Ann Yoshida — celebrated as the first Native Hawaiian Paralympian, world champion surfer, paracanoe paddler, Waterman Hall of Fame inductee, and farmer.Coming from a strong line of waterwomen, Ann has built a life deeply connected to the ocean, competition and the ‘āina. She shares her journey as a Paralympic athlete, her experiences in the water, and her work today at Holomua Farms in Waialua.From the ocean to the farm, Ann’s story is one of strength, perseverance, family and a deep connection to Hawai‘i.Watch now on YouTube and listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio and Apple Podcasts.

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New episode of Da Best Hawai‘i featuring Kimee Balmilero — Hawaii-born actress, singer and dancer who has performed on Broadway, starred on TV and in commercials. Kimee shares what it was like growing up from humble windward Oahu beginnings, how being a Bright Kid prepped her for theater and her move from the stage, to the television screen and back to the stage here at Home. Watch now on YouTube and listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Apple Podcasts.Mahalo to Arden Waikiki our amazing venue that services incredible happy hour and dinner Wednesday - Sunday evenings. 

New episode of Da Best Hawai‘i featuring Osna — producer, DJ, OG b-boy, and father.Osna shares what it was like growing up between two very different worlds: a free-spirited mother and a focused father. He opens up about teaching himself music production and DJing, and how that journey evolved into helping support and mentor the next generation of aspiring Hawai‘i artists.Watch now on YouTube and listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Apple Podcasts. Mahalo to Arden Waikiki for this beautiful venue which is open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday evenings. 

New episode of Da Best Hawai‘i featuring comedian and single father James Mane.From dreams of becoming a pro football player to working as a bus driver, James shares how a life-changing injury shifted his path—bringing him back home to Hawai‘i where he found purpose in family and comedy.Watch now on YouTube and listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Apple Podcasts.

Brand new episode of Da Best Hawai‘i features Maleko McDonnell—a familiar voice across radio, local television news, and stages statewide. He opens up about his upbringing, his journey into broadcast journalism, and the Hawai‘i legends who helped shape his path.Watch now on YouTube and listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Apple Podcasts.

This month we chat with the incredibly passionate and deeply knowledgeable advocate for our ʻāina, our community, and our home, Daniel Anthony. A Waiʻanae native, Daniel shares how his upbringing shaped his commitment to Hawaiian rights, agriculture, and sustainability. From organic farming practices to the meaningful steps he’s taking to protect and preserve our precious resources and land, his story is both powerful and inspiring.

On this episode of Da Best Hawai‘i Unedited,  learn about the television and film industry in Hawai‘i, Brent's role as a casting agent/associate and why Hawai‘i people love high school graduations.