Russell and Mehana discuss the role of Queen Kaʻahumanu in Hawaiʻi’s history and how the Ilikea, the “pale skin” European sailors, are portrayed against the backdrop of the politics of Hawaiʻi’s native people. Plus, the fun and highly amusing categories make a return!
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Episode 1: War and Words
Russell and Mehana look closer at the role of war in Hawaiian history and get excited about the use of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, on the big screen. Local filmmaker Fairai Richmond joins as a guest and shares his experience working as a stuntman on "Chief of War."
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Meet your hosts: Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi
Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s resident cinephile Russell Subiono and University of Hawaiʻi Hawaiian studies instructor Mehana Makaʻinaʻi discuss why they’re excited about the upcoming ground-breaking Apple TV+ series, “Chief of War,” and share their top three favorite films set in Hawaiʻi ahead of the premiere on Aug. 1.
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Feathers and Fire | Teaser
Join Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi for HPR’s new podcast, Feathers and Fire. They’ll take a closer look at every episode of the new Apple TV+ series, "Chief of War." Plus, special guests will share their behind-the-scenes stories. Listen to the pre-show episode on July 31 and then regular episodes release on Saturdays starting Aug. 2, wherever you get your podcasts.
About Feathers and Fire, a ‘Chief of War’ after-show podcast
From Hawaiʻi Public Radio, the limited series podcast "Feathers and Fire" takes a closer look at the ground-breaking Apple TV+ series “Chief of War.” Join hosts Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi as they provide context and commentary on the nuances of Hawaiian history and culture portrayed in the series, as well as humorous insight and behind-the-scenes stories from guests with ties to the production.
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