Hawaii Sports Radio Network

Wake Up in The Den May 28, 26 (Hour 1) | Aloha Stadium Update; Hawaii T&F in NCAA; Knicks Business

Happy Thursday, beautiful people! After opening the day detailing their favorite burger makings, Ku & Paul preview the NCAA Track & Field opening round for four UH athletes participating this weekend.

We also chat about the latest in New Aloha Stadium project news before looking at the economic impact of Paul’s Knicks making the Finals & the boost from starved New York fans.

Wake Up in The Den May 28, 26 (Hour 2) | NCAA Sports Legislation; NBA Anti-Tanking; MLB Cap

Hour 2 leads off talking about the newest reported attempt at bipartisan legislation to put guardrails on the “Wild West” of NCAA athletics & what Ku and Paul like most and least about the latest try.

We also discuss the breaking news out of the NBA after owners passed the new “3-2-1” Draft Lottery reform by a 29-1 vote in an attempt to dissuade tanking.

The day wraps up getting Paul’s take on the first round of CBA negotiations between MLB & MLBPA representatives and talking about what each side could be looking for in talks.

Wake Up in The Den May 27, 26 (Hour 1) | Update from Pres Wendy Hensel; Knicks in the Finals!

Happy Mana Wahine Wednesday, beautiful people! Ku gives Paul the floor again to celebrate his Knicks making the NBA Finals for the first time in his life, hearing his reaction to New York sweeping the Cavs in the ECF.

We spark the conversation about SB3263 back up, playing University of Hawaii president Wendy Hensel’s comments in support of the final form of the bill that was denied and getting clarification on the infamous letter that was brought up at the final vote.

Wake Up in The Den May 27, 26 (Hour 2) | Hawaii FB National TV Schedule; 808 Pro Day Recap

Hour 2 opens with pseudo-breaking news after the Hawai'i football television schedule came out, discussing the slate of games on each channel and giving our "must-watch" matchups for the 2026 season.

We also recap the weekend's 808 P.R.O. Day that featured some of the best middle school and high school players in the state, hearing Michael Lasquero's conversations with some of the event organizers passionate about providing a platform for local youth.

Wake Up in The Den May 26, 26 (Hour 1) | In Studio w/ NFL Agent Deen Agustin

NFLPA Certified Agent Deen Agustin joins Ku'ulei and Paul in studio for an insightful conversation about his journey to becoming an NFL agent; the importance of POC representation in the space; advice to young athletes and aspiring young professionals; and more.

 Watch the show HERE.

Wake Up in The Den May 26, 26 (Hour 2) | In Studio w/ NFL Agent Deen Agustin

NFLPA Certified Agent Deen Agustin joins Ku'ulei and Paul in studio for an insightful conversation about his journey to becoming an NFL agent; the importance of POC representation in the space; advice to young athletes and aspiring young professionals; and more.

 Watch the show HERE.

Wake Up in The Den May 22, 26 (Hour 1) | Hawaii High School FB Check-In; NBA Playoffs

Happy Aloha Friday, beautiful people! After another Knicks win, Ku allows Paul to gush about this year’s New York squad as they sit two wins away from an NBA Finals appearance.

We move over to the gridiron to hear from Kalaheo football coach Jaymason Lee & LB Sean Ucciardi after our Michael Lasquero attended a signing day for a trio of Mustangs continuing their athletic & academic careers.

The first hour wraps up with a conversation around the incoming NCAA “5-for-5” eligibility change and why hockey is among the sports pushing back against the wide sweeping rule switch.

Wake Up in The Den May 22, 26 (Hour 2) | Hawaii FB is the Best ATS; Hawaii Gaming Update

Wake Up in The Den May 21, 26 (Hour 1) | Flag Football at HPU, Hawaii Baseball season ends

Happy Thursday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul open the day celebrating yesterday’s news from HPU about the official addition of women’s flag football next year with the Sharks.

We move over to the diamond to recap the Hawai’i baseball season wrapping up in the Big West Championship, falling on the opening day against Cal State Fullerton after the bats went cold.

Wake Up in The Den May 21, 26 (Hour 2) | Oz ExpOZed, 24-Team College FB Playoff

Hour 2 opens with Ku & Paul debating the potential incoming change to the College Football Playoff and if there are any incentives for the fans to look forward to in a 24-team playoff bracket.

We also look over the Sports Business Journal’s 2025 awards and give takes on if the voters got everything correct or if certain nominees were robbed for Best Sports Team, Sports Facility of the Year and many other categories.