Podcast
Hapa Happy Hour
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a personal conversation between three hapas that investigates and celebrates the mixed race experience
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Omega (episode 37)
Feb 17, 202000:33:55Tap to summarizeOur last (?) episode of Hapa Happy Hour. We discuss how we began this podcast, what we're doing now, and what we hope for. Rena has accomplished a new degree, Lisa has continued success with "Alien Citizen" on DVD, and Hiwa tells of her travel to Scotland- "cold Hawaii". We sure do appreciate you, our audience, and always welcome your comments: hapahappyhour@gmail.com. Aloha.
Transcribe →The Fallacy of the Mixed-race Utopia and the Women's March Revisited (episode 36)
Dec 19, 201800:28:32Tap to summarizeHello, dear Listeners! We are back with a new episode! As we head into what this new year has in store for us and our country, we felt it apropos to revisit our experiences in the first historic Women's March in 2017. It was profound for me listening to this episode again, and it filled me with a new hope for 2019. I hope it does the same for you. We wish you a beautiful holiday filled with joy and peace for you and the ones you hold dear. All good things, always, Rena with Hiwa and Lisa xo
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You are not alone/this President still sucks (episode 35)
Jun 13, 201800:24:13Tap to summarizeRecorded in December 2016, we are finally publishing June 2018 (mea culpa, says Hiwa). We have also been: writing a new show (Lisa), touring the world with Alien Citizen and making the DVD (Lisa), getting a doctorate (Rena), raising children (Rena and Hiwa). We apologize for the absence. And we look forward to any comments or questions you may have! Please write us at hapahappyhour@gmail.com. Mahalo, Hapa Happy Hour
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On the Eve of the Inauguration of the 45th President (episode 34)
Jan 19, 201700:46:53Tap to summarizeThe Hapas reflect on the outcome of the 2016 presidential election and share their thoughts about President-elect Trump, the electoral college, and family members who may disagree. Thoughts or questions? Email us at: hapahappyhour@gmail.com.
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Hula, Family, Theatre (episode 33)
Nov 16, 201600:24:40Tap to summarizeJoin us for a discussion among 3 hapa women. Chicago, theatre, hula, adoption, solo show, and diverse casting are all discussed in this episode. We love hearing from you, please contact us with comments or questions at: HapaHappyHour@gmail.com. Aloha!
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Hapas in Theater (episode 32)
Oct 12, 201600:26:11Tap to summarizeTune in with Lisa, Hiwa, and Rena as we talk about Rena's dissertation on mixed-race, the history of hapas in theater, and our experiences auditioning for characters of color. We also dive into representations during the Olympics! We'd love to hear from you! Write to us at: hapahappyhour@gmail.com.
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Loving Day 2016
Jun 11, 201600:31:48Tap to summarizeTune in with Lisa and Hiwa as they discover technology and talk about race, Loving Day, films, and politics! And feel free to contact us through hapahappyhour@gmail.com. Happy Loving Day!
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Re:Membering (our memories our stories), part 2 (episode 30)
Jun 26, 201500:17:51Tap to summarizeThe happy Hapas are back! Hello, dear listeners! We hope to bring you more content and new episodes this year! We have lots to talk about including Lisa's upcoming keynote performance in Cape Town, South Africa! Here's the continuation of our last episode, where we discuss being in college on the Mainland, Hiwa's performance in Steel Magnolias, and the our heartfelt connections between Alaska and Hawaii. Enjoy! (Recorded in August 2013.) Feel free to drop us a line at hapahappyhour@gmail.com. Thank you for being a part of the Ohana! -Rena, Lisa, and Hiwa
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Re:Membering (our memories our stories) (episode 29)
Aug 4, 201400:22:59Tap to summarizeThe ladies talk about Lisa's succesful one woman show: ALIEN CITIZEN: An Earth Odyssey! Recorded last year (July 2013). Please contact us at: hapahappyhour@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you ;-) Thank you for your support! (Photo by Jen May Photography)
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Writing Love on a Bottle of Water (episode 28)
Dec 19, 201300:16:36Tap to summarizeSeason's Greetings!! In this episode, the ladies of Hapa Happy Hour recount various events of 2013 and weigh in on some items of note, including the responses to this year's multiethnic Cheerios commercial! Feel free to email us your thoughts at hapahappyhour@gmail.com. As always, wishing you the happiest of holidays! See you in 2014! Love, Lisa, Hiwa, & Rena
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