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391. One Year After the Lahaina Fires with Ronald Sambrano

In this poignant episode, we reconnect with Ronald Sambrano to reflect on the aftermath of the devastating Lahaina fires one year later. The conversation sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by the community, as the initial waves of media attention and support have faded, leaving many feeling forgotten.

348. Ronald Sambrano on surviving the Maui Lahaina Fire

Ronald Sombrano shares his story on surviving the Lahaina Fire and the events of the tragedy on August 8, 2023 on Maui Island.

202. Siena Agudong on Hawaii, acting and coral reefs

Siena Agudong is an American actress, who is known for her roles on the Nickelodeon series Star Falls, the Netflix series No Good Nick, and the Disney Channel Original Movie Upside-Down Magic.

191. Kauai Comic Con with Greg Rucka and David F. Walker

It’s the Virtual Kauai Comic Con 2020! Unfortunately comic conventions had to go virtual this year due to the covid19 pandemic. However, we aren’t going to let that stop us from having conventions!

108. Countdown to Kauai Comic Con with Aaron Yamasato

Aloha!- Today I am joined by a friend, Aaron Yamasato! I previously had Aaron on my podcast discussing Hawaiian culture and cult classic filmmaking. I met Aaron when we worked together on a TV show called Inside Hong Kong.

101. Stan Sakai creator of Usagi Yojimbo

I am trying to contain my excitement today… I had the honor of interviewing the legendary Stan Sakai. For those of you who are not falling out of your chair, this means you don’t read comics. For those of you who just fainted, you know Stan as the creator of Usagi Yojimbo.

75. Edwin Zane on TV development

Edwin Zane has been developing TV shows since the 1990s. He’s an old friend of mine from my Hollywood days, and I thought I would talk to him about the changes in TV development over the past 30 years, with the boom of Netflix and Hulu. We also talk about how Asian American roles in the industry have evolved since that time.

14. Indie filmmaker Aaron Yamasato on Hawaii, ninjas, and camp films

Aaron is a Japanese American Indie filmmaker from Hawaii. We met 10 years ago working on a TV show together in Hong Kong. He is one of the most fun and lighthearted guys I know. Laugh along and learn about ‘camp’ films, and the inspiration behind his critically acclaimed hit Blood of the Samurai. We had some connection issues, so I apologize for the sound. Thank you for the feedback I have been receiving and please share the podcast with one person to help get the word out. Always feel free to send me show ideas or comments to mimi@culturechatpodcast.com or on socialmedia @sifumimichan – now on with the show.