Episode 18: May the 4th Loading...
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Ken and Jordan are back—and this one feels like momentum. With May the 4th right around the corner, the guys kick things off by gearing up for a full Star Wars celebration at Disney, including the chaos of reservations, lightsabers, and the reality that nothing ever goes exactly as planned… and that’s part of the fun. But before the galaxy far, far away—there’s real life. Ken shares an update on his return to running, building toward a full race season with early morning miles, mental battles on hills, and the slow realization that consistency beats everything. What starts as a...
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Episode 17: The Big Game Breakdown
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🃏 New Card Drawn: “The Big Game Breakdown” Jordan and I sat down to break down the Super Bowl (Yes... from a month ago) — the commercials, the halftime show, and the strange moment we seem to be living in where every other commercial suddenly has AI in it. We had mediocre beer commercials. Robots selling vodka. And somewhere in the middle of all that noise… the simple realization that the best Super Bowl commercials used to just make people laugh. This episode is a little nostalgia, a little cultural commentary, and a reminder that perspective matters when the hype machine hits full...
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Episode 16: Wonder-Man Review (Spoilers!)
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Ken and Jordan are back on The Paradise Podcast with a spoiler-ish review of Disney+’s Wonder Man — and it kicks off with a quick reset on what this show is really about: finding your “paradise” through nostalgia, passion, and the stories that keep you grounded. From there, they break down why Wonder Man works (and why it’s going to frustrate people who only show up for 'splosions): the slow-burn reveal of Simon Williams, the peek behind the curtain of struggling-actor life, and a surprisingly solid commitment to character-first storytelling. They dig into Simon’s “finicky...
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Episode 15: Still Livin' The Aloha Life
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Ken is back on the mic with Wayde—one of the voices that helped inspire the original move to Hawaiʻi in the first place. But this time, Ken’s checking in from Orlando, just minutes from Disney’s Animal Kingdom… and somehow dealing with colder weather than Portland (because apparently Ken brought the chaos with him). From there, the conversation ricochets through the Masters of the Universe trailer hype, what it would take for He-Man to kick off a real 80s revival (Thundercats, MASK, and more), and why AI is about to blow up the entire movie pipeline—faster than anyone wants to...
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Episode 14: New Theme Park Who Dis
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Ken finally does the thing: he steps outside the Disney bubble and spends a day at Universal… and comes away both impressed and irritated. In this episode of The Paradise Podcast, Ken is joined by his cousin Mark (you’ve heard him on ) and his sister Karyn—his longtime “open-to-close” Disney ride-or-die partner—to compare notes on Universal vs. Disneywithout feeding the usual online feud. Mark brings a trip report from Universal Studios Japan, where Super Nintendo World is the main event: the pipe entrance reveal, the music, the details, the interactive Power-Up Band games, and...
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Episode 13: Upcoming Movies & CFB Playoff Preview
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Jordan (SykeBeats) is back in the booth! Ken started off talking about an interview he did with Scott Becker from Becker's Healthcare on the QuickHITs podcast. Please check it out! We talk about excitedment ... err, confusion about what is. We also discuss , if you haven't read the book I highly recommend it. Then we discuss the meteoric rise of the Oregon Ducks football program, and the continued descent into obscurity of the Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Episode 12: Catchin' up and Vibin'
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What We Talked About This Week 🏈 Ducks vs. USC — The Road Trip & The Fans Jordan and I kick things off with our trip to the Oregon Ducks vs. USC game. We recap the hype on the drive down, the energy in the stadium, and the less-than-stellar Ducks fans we had to deal with along the way. 🌵 My Quick Trip to Phoenix I share the highlights from my recent visit to Phoenix and we get into a side conversation about wedding DJs — specifically what good ones actually do to keep the night moving and the crowd involved. 🎬 Our First Time Watching Avengers: Infinity War We remember our...
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Episode 11: The Paradise Mindset
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After a long hiatus, The Paradise Podcast returns with a new purpose. Host Ken Booth opens up about the life changes that reshaped his view of “paradise". He discusses everything from personal loss to the hard truth about chasing a dream to move back to Maui. Joined by special guest and Paradise Podcast producer: Jordan (SYKEBeats), Ken reflects on the last few years and shares how creative freedom and forward momentum have become his new definition of paradise. The two talk sports, geek out over the biggest movies coming in 2026, and wrap things up with a classic sci-fi film...
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Episode 10: Series Review: The Acolyte (Spoilers)
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Spoiler Alert! In this episode of The Paradise Podcast, Jordan and I dive back into the world of Star Wars: The Acolyte to finish our review of the series. We passionately dissect the good, the bad, and—let's be honest—mostly the bad. From plot twists that missed the mark to characters that left us wanting more, we leave no stone unturned in our final thoughts on this much-anticipated series. Tune in for an honest and lively discussion that every Star Wars fan needs to hear!
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Episode 9: Maui's Short-Term Rental Crisis
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Aloha! Ken is back after a short hiatus, and boy, do we have a packed episode for you! First up, Wayde "The Poorman" Fishman and I start off talking about the bombshell news that's shaking up the Marvel Cinematic Universe—Robert Downey Jr. is making a comeback, but this time as Dr. Doom! After geeking out over the MCU, we switch gears to discuss a pressing local issue: the economic and fiscal impacts of short-term rentals in Maui. Using findings from a recent study, we break down how proposed regulations could affect Maui's economy, housing market, and tourism industry. It's a deep...
info_outlineAloha! Ken is back after a short hiatus, and boy, do we have a packed episode for you! First up, Wayde "The Poorman" Fishman and I start off talking about the bombshell news that's shaking up the Marvel Cinematic Universe—Robert Downey Jr. is making a comeback, but this time as Dr. Doom!
After geeking out over the MCU, we switch gears to discuss a pressing local issue: the economic and fiscal impacts of short-term rentals in Maui. Using findings from a recent study, we break down how proposed regulations could affect Maui's economy, housing market, and tourism industry. It's a deep dive into a topic that's crucial for our island community.
I also want to thank all of you for your patience and support while I was away in Omaha helping my father. Your messages and well wishes mean the world to me.
Don’t miss this episode filled with exciting Marvel news and important local insights. Tune in, and as always, mahalo for listening!
Wayde is the owner of Wayde's World Hawaii Jeep Tours, where he offers unique and personalized tours of Hawaii, showing visitors the hidden gems of the islands. He is also the co-host of the popular Living the Aloha Life podcast.