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Rating
4.8from
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14 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Hawaiʻi Public RadioExplicit
No
Date created
2025/07/31
Latest episode
2025/09/27
Average duration
36 min.
Release period
5 days
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From Hawaiʻi Public Radio, the limited series podcast "Feathers and Fire" takes a closer look at the ground-breaking Apple TV+ series “Chief of War.” Join hosts Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi as they provide context and commentary on the nuances of Hawaiian history and culture portrayed in the series, as well as humorous insight and behind-the-scenes stories from guests with ties to the production.
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Post Season Wrap Up Part I: Final Thoughts
2025/09/27
Cohosts Mehana Makaʻinaʻi and Russell Subiono share their final thoughts on a historic season. They dive deeper into the significance of the Naha Stone in Kamehameha’s prophecy and the "Chief of War" costume designer sheds some light on a season-long mystery. Plus Mehana and Russell share what they hope to see if there is a season two. Fingers crossed!
Post Season Wrap Up Part II: Strength and Shish Kebabs
2025/09/27
Cohosts Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi sit down with Maori actress Te Ao O Hinepehinga, who portrays Kupuohi in “Chief of War.” She shares how a revered Hawaiian activist inspired her portrayal and her reaction to Jason Momoa revealing a critical moment for her character. Such a cheeky response.
Episode 9 Part I: Weight and Warfare
2025/09/20
Cohosts Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi reflect on the ground-breaking first season of "Chief of War" and discuss the underlying historical battles that the season finale draws from. Plus, they share their predictions about what might happen if there is a season two. One of them really reaches beyond and tries to predict the series through season four.
Episode 9 Part II: Readiness and Reverence
2025/09/20
Cohosts Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi sit down with Hawaiʻi actor Moses Goods, who plays Chief Keʻeaumoku. Goods shares his experience filming the series and who he had just a little too much fun with on set. They literally had to keep them separated.
Episode 8: Bones and Balance
2025/09/13
Cohosts Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi go deeper into the Hawaiian burial traditions and explain the concept and importance of mana in Hawaiian culture. Plus, Jason Momoa gives a very candid response to a question about, um, certain dramatic, slow-motion shots that he’s become known for. We had to bleep out part of it.
Episode 7: Foreigners and Flames
2025/09/06
Cohosts Mehana Maka’ina’i and Russell Subiono share the history of contact between foreigners and Hawaiians and discuss a forbidden romance between two major characters. Also, they introduce two new categories, and "Chief of War" cultural consultant Kaui Sai-Dudoit shares why Ka’ahumanu isn’t her favorite historical Hawaiian figure.
Episode 6: Splinters and Struggle
2025/08/30
The historic significance of the Law of the Splintered Paddle and cultural procedures for war top the list of topics our cohosts delve deeper into in this episode. Plus, the furry, four-legged companion Hawaiians preferred to eat over pork, and actress Te Ao O Hinepehinga shares why she initially struggled with being cast as Kupuohi.
Episode 5: Kalo and Kamaʻilo
2025/08/23
Our cohosts explain the importance of the taro plant to Native Hawaiian culture and, since it’s the midpoint of the series, they address comments and perceptions about the Hawaiian traditions portrayed in the first five episodes. Plus, Hawaiian historian and "Chief of War" cultural consultant Kauʻi Sai-Dudoit shares some behind-the-scenes stories from the scriptwriting process.
Episode 4: Rifts and Religion
2025/08/16
Our cohosts unravel the meaning and significance behind the coronation ceremony of Hawaiian chiefs and continue to look closer at Kaʻahumanu’s significance in Hawaiʻi history. Plus, Kaina Makua, the first-time actor playing the monumental role of King Kamehameha the Great, shares his experience on the "Chief of War" set.
Episode 3: Bonds and Business
2025/08/09
Russell and Mehana explain the complicated perspective of marriage in ancient Hawaiʻi and zoom in on how a trade proposal in the series laid the foundation for economic disparity in Hawaiʻi today. Plus, acting legend Branscombe Richmond shares his experience on the set of "Chief of War" and the fallout of so many men in malo on the big screen.
Episode 2: Outcasts and Outsiders
2025/08/02
Russell and Mehana discuss the role of Queen Kaʻahumanu in Hawaiʻi’s history and how the Ilikea, the “pale skin” European sailors, are portrayed against the backdrop of the politics of Hawaiʻi’s native people. Plus, the fun and highly amusing categories make a return!
Episode 1: War and Words
2025/08/02
Russell and Mehana look closer at the role of war in Hawaiian history and get excited about the use of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, on the big screen. Local filmmaker Fairai Richmond joins as a guest and shares his experience working as a stuntman on "Chief of War."
Meet your hosts: Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi
2025/07/31
Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s resident cinephile Russell Subiono and University of Hawaiʻi Hawaiian studies instructor Mehana Makaʻinaʻi discuss why they’re excited about the upcoming ground-breaking Apple TV+ series, “Chief of War,” and share their top three favorite films set in Hawaiʻi ahead of the premiere on Aug. 1.
Feathers and Fire | Teaser
2025/07/31
Join Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi for HPR’s new podcast, Feathers and Fire. They’ll take a closer look at every episode of the new Apple TV+ series, "Chief of War." Plus, special guests will share their behind-the-scenes stories. Listen to the pre-show episode on July 31 and then regular episodes release on Saturdays starting Aug. 2, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Status Crime 2026/01/26
Must Listen for fans of the show or students of Hawaiian history/culture
Feathers and Fire is an invaluable resource for those interested in the show “Chief of War” and/or Hawaiian culture and history. You don’t have to wat...
Aaqqaaqpjfdyfssfg 2025/08/27
Must Listen!
If you’re watching Chief of War this podcast is a must listen to connect the dots between the people and culture that this story is born from
Toa Afakasi 2025/09/30
Cultural Values
Well done, but it seems the hosts are imposing western/Puritan values on traditional Polynesian culture. Rules about sex and relationships were not as...
PeasHawaii 2025/08/20
Companion explainer to the show
This podcast offers much needed explanation to numerous scenes in the show. I’m versed in Hawaiian history, and had to go back to historical accounts ...
Kawehe N 2025/08/08
Very insightful
Love this podcast! Enjoyed the discussions and different perspectives of this u’i production of Hawaiian history. Look forward to more episodes.
2Honolulu96731 2025/08/06
Good discussion
I enjoyed the discussion especially because I was surprised at how brutal Kahekili was portrayed. Will we be removing his name from the Oahu highway?...
Cocoa P 2025/08/03
Great discussion and perspectives
Robert and Mehana bring their perspectives and experiences to unpack the episodes of Chief of War. The episodes are the right length and include the q...
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