The 'Iolani School Podcast features conversations with a wide variety of people associated with the K-12 college preparatory school based in Honolulu, Hawai'i, that was founded in 1863. Hosted by John Tamanaha, the school's Director of Interactive Media, the podcast will often make you feel like a fly on the wall of the Faculty Lounge. Jacob Gabriel is the podcast's audio engineer.
Wendell Look '78 -- Ka Mo'olelo O 'Iolani Dedicatee
At the end of the 2025-26 school year, the 103rd edition of Ka Mo'olelo O 'Iolani was dedicated to Mr. Wendell Look '78, who served our school for 43 years, including 35 seasons as head football coach. On his second-to-last day before retirement, he shared stories about Eddie Hamada '46, Harold Keables and special coaches who helped shape his career. He also talked about his family and what it's like to be a football coach.
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PHOTO SHOWN TO COACH LOOK:
1977-78 'Iolani varsity football team photo from Ka Mo'olelo O 'Iolani
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'Iolani School Podcast episode with Mr. C.J. Villanueva '26
(Fr. Bray Award recipient -- June 19, 2026)
20 Jun 2026
C.J. Villanueva '26 -- Father Bray Award recipient
Standout scholar-athlete C.J. Villanueva '26 contributed to 'Iolani School in many special ways during the past six years. Two days before Commencement, he shares stories and thoughts that kept relating back to resilience, gratitude and teamwork. His speech at Baccalaureate about dealing with hard times, healing through community and building character through adversity was a gift to his classmates as they head off to college. Truly an extraordinary young man, C.J. will be attending Washington University in St. Louis.
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2 Jun 2026
Leia Yongvanich -- Dean of Lower School
Deeply committed educator Mrs. Leia Yongvanich is in her first year as our Dean of Lower School. She shares stories about her path to Hawai'i, which includes many different locations and formative experiences. She also discusses the growth mindset approach to teaching and what it's like to be an 'Iolani School parent.
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1,243,394
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100
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97
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86
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