Da Best Hawaii

An insightful look into the people, places and paradise that is Hawaii. Award-winning writer and journalist, Olena Heu chats with Hawaii folks about culture, cuisine and crafts of the islands of Aloha and so much more.

Podcasting since 2020 • 171 episodes

Da Best Hawaii

Latest Episodes

Coral Researcher, Dancer, Single Mom - Tahirih Perez

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September 01, 2026 • 1:02:24

Celebrity, Rock Star & Hawaiian Monk Seal Photographer - Erik Kabik

August 05, 2026 • 1:02:38

Broadway Performer, Actress & Improv - Kimee Balmilero

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 windwar...

July 01, 2026 • 57:21

Music Producer, DJ, OG B-Boy Rapper - Osna

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 himsel...

June 03, 2026 • 56:22

Comedian, Single Father, Samoan in Hawai‘i - James Mane

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 ...

April 30, 2026 • 1:15:57

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