Best Kamuela Kaneshiro Podcasts (2025)

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164: Japan's Dragon Girl 10:06

5M ago10:06

10:06

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163: Japan's Exorcism & The Demon Mask 13:26

5M ago13:26

13:26

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162: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 7 - The Fishermen 12:20

6M ago12:20

12:20

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161: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 6 - The Crossing 9:19

6M ago9:19

9:19

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160: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 5 - The Navigators 7:54

6M ago7:54

7:54

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159: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 4 - The Ali'i 10:49

7M ago10:49

10:49

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158: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 3 - The Fisherman 10:25

7M ago10:25

10:25

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157: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 2 - The New Ali'is Backbone 11:03

7M ago11:03

11:03

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156: Hawaii's Wind Guardians 9:39

7M ago9:39

9:39

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155: The Dead Man's Tree and Kapa 13:47

10M ago13:47

13:47

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154: The Concubine Demon 13:48

12M ago13:48

13:48

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153: Asia's Santa - Budai & The Buddha 13:50

1+ y ago13:50

13:50

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152: Hmong Nightmare Deaths & Freddy Kruger 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

26:43

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151: Hawaii's Cursed Pulp Fiction Pig-Man - Kamapua'a 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

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150: Cannibalism in Hawaii - The Curse of Kane 21:04

1+ y ago21:04

21:04

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149: Japan's Protective Yokai - Amabie 9:20

1+ y ago9:20

9:20

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148: Korea's Politician Eating Creature - Yeongno 11:47

1+ y ago11:47

11:47

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is a yeongno? Yeongno are Korean creatures banished from the heavens, but may return after eating 100 yangban, or officials. Discover this unique creature, and how modern illustrations may hurt what this creature is. Fe…

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147: Korea's Famous Love Story - Chunhyang 9:02

1+ y ago9:02

9:02

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is Chunhyang? Chunhyang, also known as Chunhyangjeon, Chunhyangga, is a treasured Korea love story about a couple in the Joseon time period, from different classes. Discover this cultural treasure and how it reflected K…

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146: The Filipino Sasquatch - Kapre 10:04

1+ y ago10:04

10:04

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is a Kapre? Kapre are cryptid humanoids who smoke cigars in banyan trees. Discover this creature found in the Philippines. Featured Song: "Mercy", by Ashley Lilinoe, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://l…

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145: China's Child Warrior God - Nezha 11:10

1+ y ago11:10

11:10

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Nezha? Nezha, also known as Nazha, is the Chinese Child Warrior God who fought the monkey king. Discover this powerful deity's origins and his modern interpretations. Featured Song: "The River Runs", by John Cruz, cou…

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144: The False Messiah - John Frum 13:14

1+ y ago13:14

13:14

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who was John Frum? John Frum or Tom Navy, was an American soldier who became a god in the eyes of villagers on Vanuatu, and example of "Cargo Cult". Discover how a soldier became a god, and where the term "cargo cult" came f…

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143: The Field of Stone Jars 7:25

1+ y ago7:25

7:25

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is the field of stone jars? The field of stone jars are areas in Laos that have boulder-sized jars or cups. They are around 3,000 years old, and who or why they were made is unknown. Discover this popular tourist destin…

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142: Thailand's Rocket Festival 15:00

1+ y ago15:00

15:00

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is the Rocket Festival? The Rocket Festival, also known as bun bang fai, is a three-day event celebrated in Thailand and Laos to ensure rains for a good harvest. Discover this unusual event and two stories which explain…

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141: The Hindu God of Wealth - Kubera 7:55

2y ago7:55

7:55

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Kubera? Kubera was once the Hindu lord of criminals and chief of evil spirits. But became the God of Wealth. Discover the Hindu deity who went from being worshiped by thieves to the keeper of treasures. Featured Song:…

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140: Japan's Master of the Great Land - Okuninushi 10:49

2y ago10:49

10:49

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Okuninushi? Okuninushi is Japan's master of the great land. Discover this popular Shinto being, and his connection with a time lord and God of luck. Featured Song: "Sand Castles", by Herb Ohta jr. & Jon Yamasato, cour…

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139: The Buddhist God of Time - Mahakala 6:55

2y ago6:55

6:55

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Mahakala? Mahakala is a deity in Hinduism and Buddhism. Discover the Buddhist version of this Hindu time lord. Featured Song: "Three Weeks from Tomorrow", by Justin, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https:/…

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138: Guam's Underworld God - Chaife 8:59

2y ago8:59

8:59

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is Guam's god of the underworld? Chaife is Guam's underworld god. He created the world and accidentally created the children of Earth. Discover how and why this deity created the big bang. Featured Song: "Dearly", by Ede…

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137: The Confusing Mayan Rainbow Medicine Goddess - Ixchel 10:44

2y ago10:44

10:44

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Who is the Mayan Moon Goddess? Ixchel is the Mayan Moon Goddess however, some feel this may be a mistake. Discover this Mayan Goddess of many things, and how some feel she may not be what she is. Featured Song: "When You Say…

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136: The Philippine Shapeshifting Centaur - The Tikbalang 12:07

2y ago12:07

12:07

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is a Tikbalang? Tikbalang are Philippine spirits who are shapeshifting tricksters that commonly appear as horse-like humans. Discover this trickster who may have been influenced by the Spanish. Featured Song: "Funky Tan…

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135: The Demon Who Cursed Japan - Tengu 10:19

2y ago10:19

10:19

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What are tengu? Tengu are Japanese supernatural creatures who are anthropomorphic birds. Or human-like creatures with red skin, long noses, and expert swordsmen. Discover the curse that may still affect Japan. Featured Song:…

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134: Moana's Pirates - The Kakamora 9:23

2y ago9:23

9:23

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. What were the coconut pirates in Moana? They were Disney's interpretation of the deadly Kakamora. Discover the dangerous creatures known as "wild men". Featured Song: "Ke Aku…

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133: Civilization's Maori Leader - Kupe 10:08

2y ago10:08

10:08

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Who is Kupe? Kupe was the Maori credited with discovering New Zealand, or Aotearoa. Discover the historic navigator, who became a popular video game character. Featured Song:…

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132: Uncle Scrooge, Hobbits, and The Mystery of the Menehune 15:06

2y ago15:06

15:06

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. What are menehune? Menehune are nocturnal Hawaiian forest spirits that look like small people. Discover this popular Hawaiian creature, which might have been created by Weste…

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131: Maui and the Maori Goddess of Fire - Mahuika 11:32

2y ago11:32

11:32

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. How did Maui give the gift of fire? The Maori version says Maui tricked the goddess of fire Mahuika to give fire to humans. Discover one of the ways Maui gained the knowledge…

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130: The Hawaiian Protector - Eddie Aikau 23:36

2y ago23:36

23:36

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. What is the Eddie? The Eddie is a surf competition held under the right conditions. It's named after lifeguard Eddie Aikau, who helped Hawaiians avoid cultural extinction. Le…

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129: The 1880 Brujo War 12:05

2y ago12:05

12:05

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Was there a Chiloe witch hunt? Yes, the government went to war against brujos in 1880. Discover the sprawling rise of the brujo, and how they influenced a modern film. Featured Song: "Lights", by Brittni Paiva, courtesy of H…

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128: The Brujo's Gruesome Servant - The Imbunche 10:08

2y ago10:08

10:08

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What is the Imbunche? The imbunche, or invunche, are humans deformed by brujos (warlocks), who watch the warlock's cave. Discover this guard who was a formidable comic book villain. Featured Song: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You…

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127: China's Vital Gatekeepers - The Menshen 16:33

2y ago16:33

16:33

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) What are Menshen? They are Chinese door gods. Discover some of the beings who performed this divine job, and a dragon's role in this. Featured Song: "Permanent Holiday", by Mike Love, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email l…

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126: The Pacific Northwest King of Ghosts - Bakwas 8:11

2y ago8:11

8:11

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover a shy ghost who may trick you. Featured Song: "Own Devil", by Matt Krahula, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share yo…

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125: The Avenging Pacific Hero - Rata 12:06

2y ago12:06

12:06

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover a popular Pacific hero, and a story he's known for. Featured Song: "Nani Wai'ale", by Kuana Torres Kahele, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect you…

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124: The Maori Demigod - Tawhaki 15:52

2y ago15:52

15:52

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover a popular Pacific demigod, who became a god. Featured Song: "Dance in the Rain" by Mango Season, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy.…

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123: The Micronesian Trickster God - Olifat 13:42

2y ago13:42

13:42

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover possibly the craziest of trickster gods. Featured Song: "Thunder" by Christian Yrizarry, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will…

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122: Tonga's First Divine Ruler - 'Aho'eitu 8:41

2y ago8:41

8:41

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover who Tonga's divine ruler was related to, and how this half-mortal gained his heavenly mandate. Featured Song: "Sunrise Smile" by Kolomona Ku, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific…

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121: The Slavic Fertility Goddess of Spring - Vesna 11:32

2y ago11:32

11:32

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover the Slavic Goddess and her connection with India. Featured Song: "Cotton Candy" by Keilana, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We w…

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120: Japan's Cherry Blossom Princess of Volcanos and Mount Fuji - Konohanasakuya-Hime 9:56

2y ago9:56

9:56

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover Japan's goddess of volcanos and her connection with mortals. Featured Song: "Bora Bora Sunset" by Taimane, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect you…

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119: The Hawaiian Demigod Brothers - Kana & Niheu 16:23

2y ago16:23

16:23

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover a rare story about demigod brothers. Featured Song: "Hawaiian Style" by Koko, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. We will not share …

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118: The Aztec Trickster God of Musicians & Storytellers - Huehuecoyotl 10:23

2y ago10:23

10:23

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover the trickster god who likes to play things right down the middle. Featured Song: "Friends" by Brittni Paiva, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect y…

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117: Asia's Goddess of Death and Immortality - Xiwangmu 10:36

2y ago10:36

10:36

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Discover the Jade Emperor's wife responsible for immortality. Featured Song: "Hula Blues" by Aja Gample, courtesy of HI*Sessions Join our email list https://legendsfromthepacific.ck.page/32ca50bd23 *We respect your privacy. …

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Bonus Episode 4: 2022 Holiday Special 6:21

2+ y ago6:21

6:21

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Listen to Kamu's unaired paranormal experiences and lesser known Hawaiian stories by becoming a Patreon supporter today: https://www.patreon.com/legendsfromthepacific Kamu shares information about the Chinese Snow Goddess Te…

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116: The Thailand Restless Spirit - Phi Tai Hong 13:31

2+ y ago13:31

13:31

Legends from the Pacific: Book 1 is available on Amazon. Get your copy today. https://amzn.to/3CIYo6m (Amazon Affiliate link) Holiday game recommendation: Terraforming Mars https://amzn.to/3gkm8q0 Amazon Affiliate link Discover these restless spirits, and how to exorcise them. Featured Song: "Remember Me" by Maia Mayeshiro, courtesy of HI*Sessions …

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