Best Kyle Gorman Podcasts (2025)

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Retail Boom & Bust Cycles: Lessons from the Past 50 Years 14:17

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Retail real estate has seen some dramatic highs and lows over the last five decades. History tells a powerful story for operators and investors alike, from the rise of shopping malls to the fall of department stores, and now the resurgence of experiential retail. In this episode, we break down major real estate cycles, what caused them, and key ind…

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How Interest Rates Affect Retail Strategies 13:33

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In this video, Brandon Lehman answers key questions on how interest rates influence retail strategy, neighborhood revitalization, and small business viability. Through a series of focused, expert-led responses, Brandon breaks down the real-world impact of economic shifts on leasing, financing, and consumer behavior. Whether you're an investor, reta…

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Suiting Up for Success 14:51

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This podcast episode features a detailed interview with Matt Scord, the founder of The Grotto, a custom menswear brand. Hosted by Kyle and Brandon on "Inside the Hive," the conversation explores Matt's journey from working in finance to starting his entrepreneurial venture. They delve into his business strategy, the challenges of scaling a custom c…

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Brewing Success 29:50

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In this episode of "Inside the Hive," Kyle Gorman and Brandon Layman sit down with Tanner Stevens, a successful coffee shop owner in the Kansas City area, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. From taking over a unique coffee shop with a hot yoga studio in the back to expanding into a thriving multi-location business, Tanner shares insights on fi…

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Is Multi Family Investing Dead? 59:30

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In the latest episode we discuss the intricacies of Multi-Family Investing. From its conception to why it may no longer be a viable option, its a crash course in a specific type of investment that you need to know to build success!By Kyle Gorman and Brandon Lehman

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High Performing Habits For High Performing Individuals 22:46

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In Episode 4 we discuss what habits make the difference in high performing businesses and individuals. When does your day begin? Are you prioritizing self-improvement? How often do you set goals? Wondering why these matter? Listen now for the answers, and build your success based on our experience!By Kyle Gorman and Brandon Lehman

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Understanding Start-Ups 19:43

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We go through the ins and outs of start-ups, what makes them successful, and what mistakes to avoid. Experience has shown us that learning from others can be the key that makes or breaks your venture.By Kyle Gorman and Brandon Lehman

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How We Bought Our First Retail Center 12:48

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Hear as we discuss what led to our first shopping center acquisition. We talk about the initial discussion with the property owner all the way through kicking off renovation construction.By Kyle Gorman and Brandon Lehman

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Our Business Journey 19:24

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On today's episode, Kyle and Brandon go in depth about their business timelines. As the founders and principals of West Hive Capital, they work on investments, acquisitions, and revitalizations of underperforming shopping centers in Southern California. But how did they get here? Brandon and Kyle explain everything they both went through to create …

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Welcome to "Inside the Hive" 29:41

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Welcome to "Inside the Hive with Kyle & Brandon," a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of real estate investing, business strategies, wealth building, trends and current events. Hosted by Kyle Gorman and Brandon Lehman, this podcast offers valuable insights and engaging discussions for both experienced investors and newcomers.…

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The Evolution of Retail: How Shopping Centers Have Changed Over Decades 16:55

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Why do retail real estate cycles keep repeating? In this video, we take a deep dive into the evolution of retail involving the golden age of shopping centers in the 1950s, to the major busts caused by overbuilding, oil crises, changing consumer behavior, and e-commerce disruption. Whether you're an investor, developer, broker, or simply fascinated …

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The Impact of E-Commerce on Brick and Mortar Retail 13:58

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How is e-commerce transforming traditional retail spaces, and what does it mean for the future of brick-and-mortar? In this episode, host Brandon Lehman explores how the rapid rise of online shopping is reshaping physical retail, and how smart retail redevelopment is turning challenges into opportunities. Whether you're a commercial real estate inv…

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Retail Real Estate vs. Other Commercial Classes 28:29

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In this insightful discussion, Brandon Lehman breaks down the differences between retail real estate and other commercial property classes. Learn how retail real estate plays a unique and vital role in neighborhood revitalization, economic growth, and community development. At West Hive Capital we specialize in breathing new life into neighborhood …

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Retail Real Estate: The Ultimate Contrarian Play 17:45

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Why is retail really a contrarian play? Kyle Gorman breaks it down in this episode of Inside The Hive, sharing why retail investors matter now more than ever—and how going against the crowd could be the edge.By Kyle Gorman and Brandon Lehman

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The 14 Billion Square Feet Opportunity: Why Multifamily and STR Investors Are Moving to Retail Real Estate | Episode 13 23:14

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In this episode of Inside the Hive, Brandon and Kyle dive into the growing trend of multifamily and short-term rental (STR) investors shifting focus to retail real estate. Discover why retail space presents a unique investment opportunity and what this shift means for the future of real estate. Don't miss Episode 13 of the podcast for expert insigh…

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Navigating Construction Management vs. Property Management for Real Estate Investors | Episode 12 31:28

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Join West Hive's Kyle Gorman, as he breaks down the key differences between construction management and property management for real estate investors. Learn how each role impacts your investment strategy and which one you should focus on to build long-term success in the real estate industry!By Kyle Gorman and Brandon Lehman

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Squatter Showdown: My Battle with California’s Eviction Process | Episode 11 34:08

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In this solo episode of Inside the Hive, Kyle explores the complexities of the eviction process in California. He shares a personal story involving his company, West Hive Capital, and their recent experience with a squatter tenant at a newly acquired shopping center in Palos Verdes. The discussion covers the financial and legal challenges faced, as…

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The Power of Alignment and Frame Shifting | Episode 10 54:27

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In this episode, Kyle and Brandon host a conversation with Jason Drees, a coach specializing in alignment and frame shifting techniques. Jason shares insights about his background in technology sales and his transition into coaching after being inspired by a Tony Robbins coach. The discussion delves deeply into the concept of alignment coaching, co…

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Staying Disciplined on the RIGHT Things 7:37

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We always hear about the importance of being disciplined, but how can you make sure you are staying disciplined on the right things?By Kyle Gorman

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Can Culture Drive Results? 6:04

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We all know culture is important, but can it really drive results?By Kyle Gorman

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Pride Vs. Confidence 6:05

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As a leader you must be confident, but don't let that turn to pride that prevents you from listening to others.By Kyle Gorman

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Your Employees Don’t Know Their Goals! 7:02

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Do your employees know the goals of your company, or what success looks like for them?By Kyle Gorman

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Why we have ”A” players but see ”C” results 5:49

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It can get frustrating when we know we have amazing employees on our team but we aren't seeing the results we expect. this week we break down why this happens and how to overcome it.By Kyle Gorman

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Season 3 Intro and Why We Micromanage 5:46

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After a 9 month break, we welcome you to season 3! This new season brings you a shorter format where we will bring topics that are designed to help you become a more effective leader and develop a high-performing team. We kick off season 3 with some insights on micromanagement and the reasons we fall win this trap.…

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Radio MoJo Road Trip: Chef Craig Miller @ 16 West End Restaurant, Fife. 11:28

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Award-winning chef Craig Miller is the owner of a restaurant in the idyllic setting of St Monan's, Fife. https://www.16westend.com/craig-millar Working with small producers, farmers and fishermen, he brings a sense of place to a restaurant perched quite literally on the edge of Fife's scenic coastal route. "I'm not using local stuff just because it…

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Radio MoJo Road Trip : Chef Roberta Hall McCarron. The Little Chartroom, Edinburgh 17:24

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Chef Roberta Hall-McCarron is an award-winning Scottish chef and the owner , along with husband Shaun McCarron, of The Little Chartroom in Edinburgh. About to open her second restaurant, she takes some time to chat about her menu, working in 'a tiny kitchen' and sourcing amazing local ingredients from fishermen, farmers and even a forager. "It's ha…

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VEGAN CITY OWNER DAVID GORMAN ; TIM GOLDEN ON SUMMER BEERS 46:56

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David Gorman started exploring the world of Vegan food after he met his wife. By adjusting to adjusting to a meatless diet, he realized that the flavors he'd always loved didn't have to change. Vegan City is now open on Kapahulu Avenue and creating a stir. And Tim Golden joins us for a regular chat about beer.. Father's Day is just around the corne…

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Anderson Le Creative Director Hawaii International Film Festival on EAT. DRINK. FIlm. And Hawaii Ulu Cooperative Co Founder Dana Shapiro in Conversation about the amazing Breadfruit... 52:27

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Hawaii International Film Festival Creative Director Anderson Le on this month's HIFF offering, EAT. DRINK. FILM . Watch here and eat along with. some exceptional movies now through the end of the month.. And learn more about the marvelous Ulu ( breadfruit) at eatbreadfruit.com where you'll also find a bounty of recipes and creative ways to introdu…

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Kyle Reutner on Ko Hana Agricole Rum 17:51

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Once Kyle Reutner and the founding team at Ko Hana Rum discovered the depth of Hawaiian heritage sugar cane history , there was simply no doubt that they'd be able to share not just a distillery with Hawaii, but a sense of place and an agricultural industry that showcases sugar cane in a whole new light. 800 years before rum was being celebrated in…

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Off The Wall Owner Jota Menoz, and Louis Castro of Castro's share pure passion. ..and Lots of South American Flavors. Don't Miss This Conversation. 51:41

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We so loved the passion in this episode of both Jota Menoz of Off The Wall and Louis Castro of Castro's... .. If you want to hear both owners speak with authenticity about what they do - and why they do it - then you need wait no longer ... Enjoy!By Jo McGarry

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A Conversation About Ice Cream Pies... Heather Lukela of Slice by HB Baking 50:22

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There's a lot to love about this conversation with Heather Lukela - the talented baker/owner of Slice by HB Baking.. with a passion for baking that started early, Heather worked her way through some of the top kitchens in Hawaii before starting Slice - to critical acclaim. " Being furloughed during the pandemic gave me the opportunity to really lau…

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Christian Self of Bevy and Thomas O on Food Finds 49:22

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Thomas Obungen of Frolic Hawaii and Slug Media joins us to chat about Ice Cream Pies from Slice by HB Bakery - a pie shop with a twist from baker Heather Lukela. What's not to love about that ? And Christian Self, the owner of Bevy Bar and TacoAko joins Jo for an ex-pat chat ( he's from Liverpool , England and she's from Fife, Scotland ) about the …

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In Conversation with Chefs Keaka Lee and Sheldon Simeon in this 'Locally Grown' Episode 49:47

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It's no secret that our favorite cook book of the year is Cook Real Hawaii, Sheldon Simeon's tribute to his beloved Hawaii . It's a collection of recipes, born from his own multicultural background and the foods he grew up with on Maui, plus stories he's collected along the way. An awesome Father's Day gift if any of the men in your life love to co…

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A Quick Chat About Boba Tea 5:38

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Alice Chan, co owner of Rabbit Rabbit Tea Hawaii talks a little about the quality of tea in the company's range of drinks. Sourced from 100's of varieties from dozens of regions, Rabbit Rabbit Tea has picked just 8 teas for their Aiea and S King Street locations. Each of them unique. And all of them so good. And this Mother's Day - May 9th - Take y…

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A Meaty Episode This Week :In Conversation with Chuck Wakeman of Butcher and Bird and Pono Pork's Bob McGee 51:40

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Chuck Wakeman is passionate about being a butcher. With more than 20 years of experience that started in Chicago ,and included stints at Vintage Cave, Pig and Lady and Maui's The Mill House, Wakeman operates his Kakaako butcher shop and deli just like a neighborhood butcher should. He's available for questions, happy to share his knowledge and reci…

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On Books and Wine : Chris Ramelb on Birichino's Scylla and Car Car Domo Komo; New Hawaii Beer, A History of Brewing In Paradise; Cook Real Hawaii Is Released: Chris Ramelb on Birichino 44:22

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We're devouring more than just good food this week. Paul Kan joins us to chat about the release of his new book, Hawaii Beer, A History of Brewing in Paradise. The Foreword is written by Tim Golden, highly respected cicerone and owner of Village Bottle Shop and Tasting Room . Sheldon Simeon's gorgeous Cook Real Hawaii is now in print - you can find…

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Strengthening Your Company Culture with a Remote Workforce w. Brett Putter 29:35

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Brett Putter is an expert on company culture development. He is the founder and CEO of CultureGene, a company culture development company helping companies build strong, functional cultures while transitioning to a remote or hybrid work model. Brett has written two books on the subject of company culture. Culture Decks Decoded was published in 2018…

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Thomas O Is Craving O'Kim's; Brion Zablan is Opening Purve;Basketball Brackets are Being Destroyed. 51:46

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In this episode, roving food reporter Thomas Obungen joins us to share his craving for a very special dish at O'Kim's Korean Kitchen . You can read more about the Korean inspired Paella ( or should that be the Spanish Inspired Korean Fried Rice ?) here. We also chat about the opening of Mhttps://mwrestaurant.com/W in their brand new location, and h…

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Jason Takemura on Bamboo Catering; Jake Saito on Mad Bene's Mad pasta and Sommelier Christopher Lord Muses on A Sommelier's Lounge 49:03

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Jason Takemura has an understanding of classic flavors and an ability to translate their qualities into locally inspired dishes that transcend the average plate lunch or bento. His Bamboo Catering menu features everything from Adobe Glazed Sous Vide Pork Belly, through Shiso Wrapped Shrimp and Corn Dumplings, to Sake Soy Glazed Boneless Short Ribs …

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Thomas Obungen on Best New Tastes In Town and Chef Hardy of Michel's 51:41

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Thomas Obungen has a pop up you won't want to miss... and it may only be around for a month. Check out his take on Ten Ten Tempura - but be warned... it's only here for a month. And we chat about the good news that is Iliili Cash and Carry . Our text messaging went a little wild at the mention of the return of the pizza makers behind Z Pizza and Pr…

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Super Bowl Wines - Sommelier Chris Ramelb on Best Wines For the Big Day...And DK Kodama Joins Us To Chat about That Famous Truffle Ramen and More.. 49:46

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Southern Glazer's Wines and Spirits talented young sommelier, Chris Ramelb, loves sports and knows his wines. We think there's no one better to make recommendations for Super Bowl Sunday. Check out some of his wine picks in this episode, including this wonderful Lambert -des- Seyssel - a champagne at a non champagne price, and Big Island Brewshouse…

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Fendu Boulangerie And La Gelateria ; A Conversation About Great Bread and Gorgeous Gelato 52:03

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Fendu Boulangerie Owner Niel Koep joins us to chat about the 'Sourdough Revolution' , his love of baking, and how Lockdown led customers to a greater appreciation of his profession. And Kenwei Chong, owner of La Gelateria shares how COVID forced his business to change, and the effects of selling directly to retail customers has encouraged new flavo…

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276 Flavors of Cheesecake At OttoCake; TV and Film Director Bryan Spicer 50:37

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At the amazing Otto Cake, on 12th Avenue, Kaimuki, owner and baker, Otto , creates more than 276 flavors of Hawaii's favorite cheesecake. So how to choose ? " We always tell people to start with the original, plain" he says, " If you have a cheesecake without anything on it, and it tastes like cheesecake then that's what you want, " says Otto. And …

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Sheldon Simeon Chats about Cook Real Hawaii - And We Make a Rare Prediction 51:53

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We're not in the business of predicting things, usually... but reading through the advanced copy of Sheldon Simeon's new book "Cook Real Hawaii" we're betting that this is an award winner for best new cookbook of 2021. Photographed with a sensibility that captures the soul , culture and sheer joy behind cooking local food, Sheldon Simeon, ( with he…

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Bill Tobin on Lessons from 2020 and Chef Anthony Rush on his Passion for Wellingtons (no, not the rubber kind) 49:16

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Happy New Year everyone! Now that we've got THAT year behind us , we're headed into this one with enthusiasm and renewed energy. This week we caught up with Tiki's Grill and Bar co- owner Bill Tobin to talk about lessons learned from 2020 and to chat a little about his consulting company Restaurant Leadership 365. "We're trying to share best practi…

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Best Beers and Best of New Restaurants... And How The Hawaii FoodBank Stood up To Covid. 48:20

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Our monthly visit with Thomas Obungen was all about his favorite spots of 2020. Thomas is an avid foodie who spends his time in search of the new and the not-so-ordinary. One of the places he found great food this year was, surprisingly, at Ohana Hale Marketplace. We heartily agree that Nana Ai Katsu is indeed one of the best food finds of 2020. Ti…

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Local Food Gifts and a Conversation with Guest Martha Cheng 46:36

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With the opener for UH basketball and the final UH football game of the season, it's an exciting weekend for sports fans who've had so many challenges and disappointments this year. Bobby shares his thoughts on a busy sports weekend. In the food world, Martha Cheng , food editor for Honolulu Magazine joins Jo to chat about the local food scene and …

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On Radio MoJo Today - Nile Dreiling on Holey Grail Donuts and Ryan Tanaka on the National Commercial Rent Study 45:58

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We needed something to sweeten the show this week as we're taking a bit of a somber tone with guest Ryan Tanaka - the president of Island Business Management and the driving force behind the National Commercial Rent Study.... So, after you've gone here to give your valuable input, and here to read the previous two studies... you can head here for s…

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On Air Today : Kahala Mkt Essentials; Fabulous Wines for Thanksgiving... Is This Saracco Moscato The Best in The World ? 47:24

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Keoni Chang, Foodland's CFO ( that's Chief Food Officer), joins us to chat about the opening of Kahala Mkt - where customers are sure to be impressed - overwhelmed even - by the sheer amount of food options in this relatively small space... "We've gradually adjusted over the years with our food concepts at Foodland.... and the store with 'et al' as…

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Kevin Hanney Debuts his 12th Avenue Deli; UH Volleyball's Colten Cowell on Eating for High Performance; Thanksgiving Suggestions to Support our Local Restaurants 43:07

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Kevin Hanney, the owner of 12th Avenue Grill, Diamond Head Cafe and Chop Chop Rotisserie in Waikiki, chats about his new deli - opening Wednesday November 18th as part of his 12th Avenue restaurant revamp. "We've split the restaurant in two and have created a Deli Cafe - and will be serving sandwiches and salads, hot dishes, take-home dinners... an…