Oct 12, 202656 minS2026
Darren Ho has never been afraid to push the limits. A pioneer of Hawaiʻi skateboarding in the 1970s, Ho landed a professional contract with Town & Country while still a teenager. As a trailblazer who helped...
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The Long Game with Mark Carpenter
Hosted by Hawaii News Now · sports · EN-US
About this Podcast:
In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.
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What is The Long Game with Mark Carpenter about?
In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.
Who hosts The Long Game with Mark Carpenter?
The Long Game with Mark Carpenter is hosted by Hawaii News Now. The show has published 40 episodes to date.
What has The Long Game with Mark Carpenter covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Darren Ho left pro skateboarding at 21...then found his way back" (12 October 2026, 56 minutes), "Dennis Thurman" (28 September 2026, 52 minutes), and "Kelly Hee" (14 September 2026, 49 minutes).
How often does The Long Game with Mark Carpenter publish?
The Long Game with Mark Carpenter publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 40 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Long Game with Mark Carpenter?
Booking probability for The Long Game with Mark Carpenter is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Long Game with Mark Carpenter requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Long Game with Mark Carpenter's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
Hawaii News Now hosts The Long Game with Mark Carpenter, a sports podcast with 40 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #39
Dennis Thurman
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Episode #21
Kelly Hee
Sep 14, 202649 minS2026Kelly Hee is the Director of Mental Health Care Services for University of Hawaiʻi Athletics. Hee joined UH in 2020, right in the thick of the COVID pandemic, and as a former NCAA Division I athlete herself, she...
Episode #20
Chris Brown
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Episode #36
Kanoa Leahey
Aug 17, 20261h 2mS2026Kanoa Leahey is the definitive voice of University of Hawaiʻi athletics, carrying on a family broadcasting legacy established by his grandfather, Chuck, and father, Jim, who each spent decades telling the stories of...
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Episode #17
Isaac Sopoaga
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Jun 22, 20261h 31mS2026Rich Miano has been a fixture in Hawaii sports for decades. After moving to Hawaii as a teenager in the late 1970s, he became a standout athlete at Kaiser High School before walking on at the University of Hawaii...
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<p>Rich Miano has been a fixture in Hawaii sports for decades. After moving to Hawaii as a teenager in the late 1970s, he became a standout athlete at Kaiser High School before walking on at the University of...
Episode #14
UH athletics director Matt Elliott
Jun 8, 202640 minS2026<p>Hawaii News Now is now the home of University of Hawaii athletics and to celebrate this agreement, we sat down with UH athletics director Matt Elliott.</p> <p>Just one year into his tenure, he's already made a...
Episode #13
St. Louis football head coach Tupu Alualu
Jun 1, 20261h 21mS2026<p>'You're not just a St. Louis head coach'<br><br>Tupu Alualu is a state championship winning head coach and entering his third season leading the St. Louis Crusaders. It's a program he's been around for most of his...
May 18, 20261h 16mS2026<p>Chad Owens is among the most electrifying players in University of Hawaii football history. His journey to success serves as an inspiration. The Roosevelt alum joined the Rainbow Warriors as a walk-on and went on to...
May 4, 20261h 8mS2026<p>'Winners make it happen. Losers let it happen.'</p> <p>Ron Nomura has dedicated his career to guiding Hawaii's next generation of baseball stars. After graduating from McKinley High in the 1970s, he went on to enjoy...
Apr 20, 202654 minS2026<p>Chris Blake is one of the most successful head coaches in Hawaii high school volleyball history. Through a decades-long career, he's led Kamehameha Kapalama to 13 state championship victories and helped guide...
Apr 6, 202651 minS2026<p>Laura Beeman spent 14 seasons as the Rainbow Wahine head basketball coach. The four-time Big West Coach of the Year is one of the longest-tenured and most successful coaches in program history, leading the team to...
Mar 23, 202647 minS2026<p>Darren Johnson is the head football coach of the Campbell Sabers and recently led the team to its first ever Division One Open State Championship. As a native of O’ahu’s North Shore, he’s dedicated years to the sport...
Episode #7
Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi
Mar 9, 202655 minS2026<p>Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic gold medalist and world champion figure skater. The hall of famer made history in 1992 by becoming the first Asian-American woman to win gold in any Winter Olympic sport. As a former...
Feb 23, 202653 minS2026<p>Anthony "A.C." Carter ranks among the greatest players in University of Hawaii men's basketball history. The electrifying point guard led the 'Bows during some of the program's most memorable seasons before going on...
Feb 9, 20261h 32mS2026<p>Part 2 of our conversation with Jarinn Akana dives in to his career as an NBA assistant coach and professional sports agent.</p> <p>Following his playing days at the University of Hawaii, Akana maintained close...
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Recent guests
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Darren Ho
professional pickleball player, The Restored Leader
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Chris Brown
Critical Care Paramedic, Trauma Outreach Educator at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville SWAT Medic, Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University
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Kanoa Leahey
Spectrum Sports Hawaii
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Kolten Wong
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