Ka Leo o ka Uluau
This season we highlight the great mauna and water bodies of Hawaiʻi Island. Drew and Lei will introduce each mauna or wai/kai body in one episode which is then followed by an episode in which our special guests share moʻolelo of that mauna or wai/kai body. We hope you enjoy what you hear and that the moʻolelo further strengthen your connection with Hawaiʻi Island! **Follow along as you listen with interactive Story Maps on our website!** https://hilo.hawaii.edu/blog/kaleookauluau/
Podcast Description
This season we highlight the great mauna and water bodies of Hawaiʻi Island. Drew and Lei will introduce each mauna or wai/kai body in one episode which is then followed by an episode in which our special guests share moʻolelo of that mauna or wai/kai body. We hope you enjoy what you hear and that the moʻolelo further strengthen your connection with Hawaiʻi Island! **Follow along as you listen with interactive Story Maps on our website!** https://hilo.hawaii.edu/blog/kaleookauluau/
Episodes

May 16, 2026
Noah Gomes: Wailuku
May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026
1hr 3 min
Noah Gomes joins Lei and Drew (again) to talk about Wailuku.

Apr 18, 2026
Wailuku with Lei and Drew
Apr 18, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
19 min
Lei and Drew talk about Wailuku in this kamaʻilio episode.

Mar 19, 2026
Mānai: Maunaloa
Mar 19, 2026
Mar 19, 2026
1hr 56 min
Mānaiakalani Kalua joins Lei and Drew to talk about Maunaloa.

Feb 17, 2026
Maunaloa with Lei and Drew
Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
20 min
Lei and Drew talk about Maunaloa in this kamaʻilio episode.

Jan 30, 2026
Nohea and Leiahiʻena: Kaʻū
Jan 30, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
56 min
Nohea Kaʻawa and her daughter Leiahiʻena join Lei and Drew to talk about Kaʻū.

Dec 20, 2025
Kaʻū with Lei and Drew
Dec 20, 2025
Dec 20, 2025
19 min
Lei and Drew introduce Kaʻū, especially the Kalae region and currents in this kamaʻilio episode.

Nov 24, 2025
Pua and Kalani: Maunakea
Nov 24, 2025
Nov 24, 2025
1hr 35 min
Pua Case and Kalani Flores join Lei and Drew to share their experiences related to Maunakea.

Oct 22, 2025

Sep 22, 2025
Kuʻulei Kanahele: Kamaehuakanaloa
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
1hr 3 min
Kuʻulei Kanahele joins Lei and Drew (again) to talk about Kamaehuakanaloa.

Aug 23, 2025
Kamaʻehuakanaloa with Lei and Drew
Aug 23, 2025
Aug 23, 2025
12 min
Hosts Lei and Drew introduce the up and coming volcano Kamaʻehuakanaloa.



