In his new documentary "Waterman," filmmaker Isaac Halasima chronicles the incredible life of Olympian and ambassador of surfing Duke Kahanamoku. In this episode of "Tell Me a Story," featuring a new and improved format, Jim Mendoza will delve into Duke's legacy on surfing, culture and on the islands.

In his new documentary "Waterman," filmmaker Isaac Halasima chronicles the incredible life of Olympian and ambassador of surfing Duke Kahanamoku. In this episode of "Tell Me a Story," featuring a new and improved format, Jim Mendoza will delve into Duke's legacy on surfing, culture and on the islands.

Tell Me A Story

Ready for a good story? After more than four decades in journalism, HNN's Jim Mendoza has them in spades. Every episode of "Tell Me A Story" is an audio adventure, with Jim as your guide. He'll introduce you to the fascinating people who live just down the street or half a world away, and remind you that everyone has a good story to tell. All they need is a great storyteller.

Ready for a good story? After more than four decades in journalism, HNN's Jim Mendoza has them in spades. Every episode of "Tell Me A Story" is an audio adventure, with Jim as your guide. He'll introduce you to the fascinating people who live just down the street or half a world away, and remind you that everyone has a good story to tell. All they need is a great storyteller.

'Tell Me A Story' with Jim Mendoza

'The Waterman' (Episode 13)

A funny thing happened to local funny man Tumua Tuinei.

While he was playing football at the University of Hawaii, he discovered his real talent.

“I took a standup comedy class. I took it just for fun, just to fill up my classes, and to get the easy A. I’d seen it in the class description. I said, ‘Standup comedy? Okay, I’ll try it.’ Did it. Ended up falling in love with it,” he said.

Tumua’s popularity really took off during the pandemic.

His live events were shut down, so he posted comedy sketches on social media. That grew his fan base by leaps and bounds.

A funny thing happened to local funny man Tumua Tuinei.
While he was playing football at the University of Hawaii, he discovered his real talent.
“I took a standup comedy class. I took it just for fun, just to fill up my classes, and to get the easy A. I’d seen it in the class description. I said, ‘Standup comedy? Okay, I’ll try it.’ Did it. Ended up falling in love with it,” he said.
Tumua’s popularity really took off during the pandemic.
His live events were shut down, so he posted comedy sketches on social media. That grew his fan base by leaps and bounds.

Going Viral with Comedy (Episode 19)

Just about anyone who plays the ukulele has heard the catchy name Jumpin’ Jim. Jim Beloff is the man behind the world’s most popular series of ukulele songbooks.

Just about anyone who plays the ukulele has heard the catchy name Jumpin’ Jim. Jim Beloff is the man behind the world’s most popular series of ukulele songbooks.

The Duke of the Uke (Episode 18)

In our latest Tell Me a Story podcast, we introduce you to an endurance athlete.

He runs races with a much bigger goal in mind than just reaching the finish line.

Every step that Todd Crandell takes is one more step away from the lifestyle that threatened to kill him. And every IRONMAN he completes is a victory for the people he's trying to help to break free from the grip of addiction. 

In our latest Tell Me a Story podcast, we introduce you to an endurance athlete.
He runs races with a much bigger goal in mind than just reaching the finish line.
Every step that Todd Crandell takes is one more step away from the lifestyle that threatened to kill him. And every IRONMAN he completes is a victory for the people he's trying to help to break free from the grip of addiction.

'The Waterman' (Episode 13)

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