To celebrate the Fourth of July, meet Dennis Gilbert, a real life Wolverine who recovered from the mental, emotional and physical results of war. His involvement of the covert missions of Iraq are now told in a the recently published book “The

AFP Will Espero tells us where Oahu needs to be and how we get there.

Jul 2nd, 2020 59m 36s

On today's Aloha Friday Podcast Attorney Marcus Landsberg and Mom/Model Naomi Cooper-Christensen talk to Will Espero about Homelessness, Hawaii's Recovery from the Covid19 Shutdown, as well as the tragedy in Minnesota and police reform here in

AFP Naomi's Sister Ashley tells all

Jun 29th, 2020 32m 55s

What does it mean to be from Haiku? Find out in this fun and relaxed episode.We talk to Ashley Cooper, the only sister of co-host Naomi Cooper Christensen. She tells us what life was like growing up on the North Shore of Maui, discusses pickin

AFP Becky Gardner runs for District 20

Jun 25th, 2020 27m 26s

Becky Gardner needs to change the world. She is a first time candidate for Hawaii State House in District 20. This district includes St. Louis Heights, Palolo, Manalani Heights, Wilhelmina Rise and Kaimuki. A Lawyer, a civil servant, a single m

AFP - Rea Fox reads your destiny

Jun 22nd, 2020 33m 39s

Is your destiny is already written? Rea Fox is gifted intuitively but also holds the key to help people understand their purpose in life through a set of cards and a “system.” No, this is not Tarot cards, but instead the use of the classic soli

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Announcing the second season Premier date: TOMORROW!

Jun 21st, 2020 14m 2s

Attorney Marcus Landsberg and Mom/Model Naomi Cooper Christensen haven’t spoken for a minute since the end of the first season of the Aloha Friday Podcast. Hear the update on where we’ve been and what we’ve been doing since the end of the first

AFP - What does it mean to be Black in Hawaii?

Jun 13th, 2020 1h 10m

Attorney Marcus Landsberg and Mom/Model Naomi Cooper-Christensen were moved by the recent events in our nation and wanted to do what we could to help. To contribute to the conversation we asked two of our African-American friends to open up to

AFP - Hana Kimura, bullying and suicide

May 24th, 2020 48m 11s

Attorney Marcus Landsberg considers himself a Hana Kimura fan. Her untimely passing affected him in a way he was prepared for, the way the passing of Kobe Bryant affected so many others. In today's conversation with mom/model Naomi Cooper-Chris

Season 1 Bonus Episode - The secret life of Marcus Landsberg

Apr 15th, 2020 28m 29s

Fair’s fair and Mom/Model Naomi Cooper Christensen interviews lawyer Marcus Landsberg about how he became a sponsor in the Honolulu Hawaii Comedy scene. Naomi gets Marcus to open up about the High School Musical he performed in and some High Sc

Episode 12 - Lee Huffman Credit Card Rewards (and some fraternity stories)

Apr 13th, 2020 46m 26s

This is our last episode! Lee Huffman of Bald Thoughts comes on the show to talk about how walked out on his job in corporate finance and started supporting his family by traveling the world and writing about it. Lee teaches how to use credit c

Episode 11 - Anthony Silano drawing comedy out of tragedy.

Apr 10th, 2020 21m 58s

Chaplain Anthony Silano tells us what happens when a chaplain walks into a bar. This seminary graduate who does comedy talks to Attorney Marcus Landsberg and Mom/Model Naomi Cooper Christensen about the two sides of his life. We start with stor

Episode 10 - From Male Dancer to MMA Godfather - the TJ Thompson Story

Apr 8th, 2020 30m 24s

TJ Thompson is the Godfather of Mixed Martial Arts in Hawaii, so when he comes to talk to hosts Attorney Marcus Landsberg and Mom/Model Naomi Cooper Christensen about his peaks and valleys, we immediately ask him about his experience dancer for

Episode 9 - Downstage HNL - Theater goes underground with Aaron Pughes

Apr 6th, 2020 27m 7s

Aaron Pughes is a founder and partner at Downstage Honolulu, a new theatre opening in Honolulu, Hawaii’s Chinatown across from Little Village. Aaron brings his relaxed slow burn sense of humor to the Aloha Friday Podcast studio as he offers wha

Episode 8 - Jose Dynamite Hawaii comedian cracks us up

Apr 3rd, 2020 54m 20s

Local Hawaii Comedian Jose Dynamite talks about how COVID19 has changed his life. He discusses with co-hosts Marcus Landsberg and Naomi Cooper-Christensen how much the lack of sports has influenced his daily life. He makes a timely Kathy Kealoh

Episode 7 - Stalking Fernando The Love Machine

Apr 1st, 2020 42m 59s

Stalking is a serious problem. Fernando Pacheco is a man of many gigs. He’s one of the performers in the local ska/punk band “No Villains Left”. Fernando “The Love Machine is a long time Radio DJ you would know as the voice of KPOI. He also run

Episode 6 - What pick-up line hooked Naomi?

Mar 30th, 2020 30m 4s

In response to the question “How would an ordinary guy approach a model” Mom/Model Naomi Cooper Christensen talks about her life coming up as a model, the difference between types of models, and how young women look at men of the world. In this

Episode 5 - Honolulu Shelter in Place frustration for young kids

Mar 28th, 2020 18m 46s

Father/Lawyer Marcus Landsberg and Mom/Model Naomi Cooper Christensen discuss their frustrations in Honolulu, Hawaii with the Stay at Home/Shelter in Place order. Marcus voices his frustrations for his children as Naomi discusses solutions and

Episode 4 - Rhonda the healing mind engineer

Mar 27th, 2020 26m 16s

Rhonda the Qi-Ninja opens Marcus Landsberg’s eyes about Acupuncture, naturopathic healing and her time studying in China. Naomi Cooper Christensen helps transmit the most basic lesson in how Qi affects the body and acupuncture can affect a pers

Episode 3 - Keikilani Grune on producing her own movie in Hawaii

Mar 26th, 2020 32m

Keikilani Grune is a multitalented model and actress who has been featured in print work, TV and movies. She joins mom/model Naomi Cooper Christensen and Lawyer Marcus Landsberg to discuss her experiences in filmmaking. While most recently bein

Episode 2 - Vanessa Hudgens and Honolulu Covid19 Thoughts

Mar 23rd, 2020 25m 41s

Marcus Landsberg and Naomi Cooper Christensen listen to Vanessa Hudgens on the COVID19 Novel Corona virus. Using her thoughts as a springboard they wrestle with what they sacrifice for their families' safety. The Discussion jumps quickly to all

Episode 1 - Would you spank a child?

Mar 22nd, 2020 18m

Marcus Landsberg and Naomi Cooper Christensen welcome Justin Sturdivant to the Show. Justin is a lawyer with a thriving Family Law practice, but on this show we discuss an issue important to all of us - would you spank a child? Join Marcus, Nao

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