Local comedian and Honolulu City Council member Augie Tulba is sitting shotgun with Guy Hagi.

But first, he wants to make one thing clear: “All statements made on this podcast does not reflect the City and County of Honolulu.”

It’s a disclaimer Tulba is required to make in any activity outside of his role on the council to represent District 9, which covers Waipahu, Iroquois Point, West Loch, Ewa Villages and portions of Ewa Beach.

In this episode, the longtime comedian, radio host and public figure talks about lessons learned as a council member and his childhood in Kalihi.

James Mane has always been a class clown. “I've always had that inner monologue that had some kind of wise crack to something the teacher said, whether I would say it to the side, to my friends, or sometimes it came out out loud, and the teacher would always send me outside,” he explained on Upfront with Guy Hagi.

The Aiea High School graduate started his journey in comedy through self-deprecating humor. “I get always get that thing where like, ‘Oh are you from the housing or are you a bouncer? You’re Samoan, you must eat a lot.’ I get a lot of those things, so I talk about it.”

He’s since transitioned into observational humor and storytelling “which is my favorite,” he said. “I like to people watch, you know, why is this person doing this? And then I come up with my own assumptions.”

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Billy V is a longtime fixture in Hawaii media. In addition to Hawaii News Now Sunrise, he emcees various programs and events, like the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, and is the voice of University of Hawaii athletics. But how did he get his start? Learn the answer and much more in this podcast episode of "Upfront with Guy Hagi."

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Sunrise anchor Grace Lee joins us on this month's episode of 'Upfront with Guy Hagi.' We learn more about her journey into news and what it's like working with Steve in the mornings. Find more episodes of 'Upfront with Guy Hagi' on the Hawaii News Now YouTube page.

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Fans of the hit show “Rescue: Hi-Surf” know him as the fearless lifeguard patrolling Oahu’s North Shore. But did you know that Kekoa Kekumano is also a successful businessman? We learn more about Kekumano’s career in this month’s episode of ‘Upfront with Guy Hagi.’

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Fans of the hit show “Shogun” know him as the scheming council member and protector of Osaka Castle. But did you know Takehiro Hira actually calls Oahu home? The internationally renowned actor took a drive with Guy on our latest episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi.”

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You’ve seen him on TV and on Instagram providing the latest weather updates, but how well do we really know Drew Davis? We find out in this episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi” as the Texas native talks about his journey to Hawaii and some of the top moments of his career. Plus, his reaction to a poll that has made him a fan favorite in the state.

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On this episode of "Upfront with Guy Hagi," we talk to Jon Andrew Franklin, founding member of the band, Streetlight Cadence. True to its name, the band started off performing in the streets of Honolulu and grew in popularity over time. Now, with two Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards and an Emmy nomination for the band's self-produced television show, "We'll Play for Food," Franklin looks back at Streetlight Cadence's road to success, and the challenges they faced along the way.

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