Hawaii Sports Radio Network

Wake Up in The Den May 19, 26 (Hour 1) | NBA WCF Game 1 Recap; Hawaii Baseball Preview

Happy Tuesday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul begin the day recapping an insane opening game of the 2026 Western Conference Finals that saw an alien-like performance from Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.

We get into the latest update in the lawsuit between the Mountain West & PAC-12 as the two sides officially found settlement ground ahead of splitting off from each other.

The first hour wraps up chatting about UH baseball, hearing from head coach Rich Hill ahead of the Rainbow Warriors’ elimination matchup against Cal State Fullerton this week.

Wake Up in The Den May 19, 26 (Hour 2) | Favorite UH Sports Games of the Season

Hour 2 opens with a walk down memory lane in Hawaii sports in the 2025-26 season as Ku & Paul run through their favorite moments from the year that was for the ‘Bows.

We dive over to the diamond to discuss some softball after the 2026 New City Nissan Goodwill Softball Classic wrapped up over the weekend, hearing a pair of interviews from Michael Lasquero’s time out at the event.

The day closes out with Ku and Paul talking about the evolution of the sports media world and what HSRN is looking for in potential help heading into the summer.

Wake Up in The Den May 18 (Hour 1) | Final State Championship Weekend, Hollowy-McGregor 2

Happy Aloha Monday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul return after a full weekend of state championships, seeing Moanalua raise the Koa Head Trophy in boys volleyball, girls flag football and track & field.

We hear from the coaches & players from Le Jardin their win over the weekend, giving the state a few new champions.

The first hour wraps up talking about the appointment of Laura Beeman to UH’s associate athletics director for student-athlete success.

Watch the show HERE.

Wake Up in The Den May 18, 26 (Hour 2) | NBA Playoffs, Girls Flag Football States, Hawaii FB Commits

Hour 2 opens with an NBA playoff update, giving Paul the chance to preview both conference finals as the Spurs visit the Thunder on Monday before the Knicks host the Cavs on Tuesday.

We shift back to local HS sports, hearing from players & coaches from Moanalua after winning the girls’ flag football Division I state championship.

The day wraps up recapping a couple of commitments from the weekend for Hawaii football, getting a verbal pledges from Campbell WR Shaison Kupuka’a & Cathedral Catholic OL Asofa Lauifi.

Watch the show HERE.

Sports Rivals: Monty & Ernie | May 18, 26

Wake Up in The Den May 15, 26 (Hour 1) | NFL Schedule Recap, Titriyski says 'aloha'

Happy Aloha Friday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul return to break down their favorite NFL Schedule Release videos from Thursday before talking about where they see their favorite team’s final records falling in 2026.

We also hear from former Hawaii opposite hitter Kristian Titriyski following his decision to return home to Bulgaria and turn professional with his hometown team, getting to hear about his experience across two years in the islands.

The first hour wraps up chatting about the viewership numbers from Monday’s men’s volleyball national championship game, seeing nearly 150,000 viewers for the title match between the ‘Bows and Anteaters.

Wake Up in The Den May 15, 26 (Hour 2)

Wake Up in The Den May 14, 26 (Hour 1) | More Hawaii MVB news + Baseball into the postseason

Happy Aloha Thursday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul open the day with men’s volleyball news after it was revealed that Hawai’i opposite Kristian Titriyski would be leaving the islands for to play for Levski Sofia, a professional club in Bulgaria.

We also discuss the magnificence of Isaiah Magdaleno on the mound for Hawai’i following the junior RHP’s 2nd complete game shutout in his last three starts that punched UH’s ticket to the postseason.

Wake Up in The Den May 14, 26 (Hour 2) | NFL Schedule Release Day!

Hour 2 opens with a call for any applications for 2026 HHSAA Hall of Honor consideration, due by May 18, and a trip down memory lane of some of the more notable classes in recent memory.

The conversation shifts to the gridiron ahead of the official NFL schedule release, seeing Ku & Paul give their takes on their favorite matches that had been leaked ahead of the 8pm ET release from the league.

Wake Up in The Den May 13, 26 (Hour 1) | Hawaii Baseballl Senior Week + More on SB 3263

Happy Wednesday, beautiful people! Ku returns from the continent to join Paul back in studio & continue the celebration of the Hawai’i men’s volleyball team winning the program’s third national title.

We look to the diamond ahead of the final week of the regular season for Hawai’i baseball, hearing from Ben Zeigler-Namoa & HC Rich Hill ahead of a 3-game set against CSUN with a chance to clinch a postseason spot on the line.

The first hour wraps up with the latest updates regarding SB 3263, including UH’s official response to a letter used in the senate’s reasoning for not passing the bill.