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The Long Game with Mark Carpenter

In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this weekly series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.

Watch "The Long Game" here or download it wherever you get your podcasts.

Featured Stories

The Long Game: Dennis Thurman

The Long Game: Rainbow Warriors defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman

Updated: Sep. 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Rainbow Warriors defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman talks about his days in the NFL and his approach to coaching.
Kelly Hee talks about mental health care for college athletes.

The Long Game: Kelly Hee talks mental health care at UH Athletics

Updated: Sep. 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Kelly Hee talks about mental health care for college athletes.
The Long Game - Chris Brown CTV

The Long Game: UH Football Associate Head Coach Chris Brown on what it takes to win

Updated: Aug. 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
UH football coach Chris Brown on training a winning team.
The Long Game: Kanoa Leahey

The Long Game: Kanoa Leahey

Updated: Aug. 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Kanoa Leahey talks about the responsibility that comes with broadcasting UH sports.
The Long Game: Kahuku Red Raiders head football coach David Stant

The Long Game: Kahuku Red Raiders head football coach David Stant

Updated: Aug. 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
David Stant on entering his first full season as head football coach of the Kahuku Red Raiders.
The Long Game: Veteran NFL defensive lineman Isaac Sopoaga

The Long Game: Veteran NFL defensive lineman Isaac Sopoaga

Updated: Jul. 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Isaac Sopoaga has one of the most storybook career arcs in professional sports. In this episode, he talks about falling in love with Hawaii, playing in a Super Bowl, and a record-setting showing at the NFL Combine.
Former MLB veteran & 2-time Gold Glove winner Kolten Wong

The Long Game: Former MLB veteran & 2-time Gold Glove winner Kolten Wong

Updated: Jul. 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Kolten Wong is one of Hawaiʻi’s most accomplished Major League Baseball players. In this episode of The Long Game Podcast Wong reflects on retirement, his journey from Hilo to the major leagues, and the lessons he learned over more than a decade in professional baseball.
NFL Veteran & UH Football All-Time Great Rich Miano on The Long Game Podcast.

The Long Game: NFL Veteran & UH Football All-Time Great Rich Miano

Updated: Jun. 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Rich Miano has been a fixture in Hawaii sports for decades. In this episode, Miano reflects on his difficult transition to life in Hawaii, his journey from walk-on to NFL veteran, and the lessons that continue to shape his approach to coaching, mentorship, and leadership.
The Long Game: UH athletics director Matt Elliott

The Long Game: UH athletics director Matt Elliott

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 12:09 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Hawaii News Now is now the home of University of Hawaii athletics and to celebrate this agreement, we sat down with UH athletics director Matt Elliott.
Tupu Alualu is a state championship winning head coach and entering his third season leading...

The Long Game: St. Louis football head coach Tupu Alualu

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Tupu Alualu shares how football changed his life.  

Featured Stories

Chad Owens is among the most electrifying players in University of Hawaii football history....

The Long Game: Former UH football great and hall of famer Chad Owens

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 11:54 AM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Chad Owens shares his journey to success and what's next for him.
The Long Game: Former UH standout & longtime Hawaii baseball coach Ron Nomura

The Long Game: Former UH standout & longtime Hawaii baseball coach Ron Nomura

Updated: May 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Ron Nomura shares lessons learned from his career in guiding Hawaii’s next generation of baseball stars.
The Long Game: Kamehameha girls volleyball head coach Chris Blake

The Long Game: Kamehameha girls volleyball head coach Chris Blake

Updated: Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Chris Blake is one of the most successful head coaches in Hawaii high school volleyball history. In this episode, he talks about his coaching journey, his passion for teaching, and the lessons from sailing around the world with Hokulea.
The Long Game: Former UH women's basketball coach Laura Beeman

The Long Game: Former UH women's basketball coach Laura Beeman

Updated: Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
The four-time Big West Coach of the Year, Laura Beeman, is one of the longest-tenured and most successful coaches in program history, leading the team to three NCAA tournament appearances.
The Long Game: Campbell Sabers head football coach Darren Johnson on inspiring young...

The Long Game: Campbell Sabers head football coach on inspiring young student-athletes

Updated: Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Campbell Sabers head football coach, Darren Johnson, sits down with Mark Carpenter to talk about his dedicated years to football and what it means to inspire young student-athletes.
Kristi Yamaguchi on The Long Game Podcast

The Long Game: Kristi Yamaguchi on her Olympic career and giving back to Hawaii

Updated: Mar. 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Kristi Yamaguchi shares about her Olympic success and her strong ties to the islands through Always Dream on the Long Game.
Anthony A.C. Carter on The Long Game

The Long Game: Anthony ‘A.C.’ Carter on lessons learned from the NBA

Updated: Feb. 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Considered among the most successful sports executives to come out of Hawaii, Jarinn Akana carved a unique path to success.
Mark Carpenter sits down with sports agent Jarrin Akana on The Long Game Podcast.

The Long Game: Sports agent and former NBA assistant coach Jarinn Akana

Updated: Feb. 2, 2026 at 11:02 AM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Considered among the most successful sports executives to come out of Hawaii, Jarinn Akana carved a unique path to success.
Kurt Zwald, an East Honolulu native and Punahou alum, recently joined the M’s after nearly 15...

The Long Game: Major League Baseball executive Kurt Zwald

Updated: Jan. 26, 2026 at 12:08 PM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
Kurt Zwald, an East Honolulu native and Punahou alum, recently joined the Seattle Mariners after nearly 15 years in a similar role with the Boston Red Sox.
Kyle Quilausing's story is one-of-a-kind. The Hilo native burst onto the scene of Hawaii's...

The Long Game: Motivational speaker Kyle Quilausing

Updated: Jan. 19, 2026 at 11:43 AM HST
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By Mark Carpenter
The Hilo native burst onto the scene of Hawaii’s junior golf circuit before life took an unexpected turn as he fell into a downward spiral of addiction, crime, and incarceration.

Latest Sports Stories

Hawaii’s Lotte Championship is set to tee off at Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach on Thursday.
World’s top female golfers arrive on Oahu for 14th annual Lotte Championship
A field of 120 LPGA players heads to Hoakalei Country Club on Oahu to compete for a $3 million...
World’s top female golfers arrive on Oahu for 14th annual Lotte Championship
The Golden State Warriors and the LA Clippers are here in Hawai to open training camp, plus...
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Tipoff is set for Sunday, Oct. 4, at 1:00 p.m. Hawaii time.
NBA returns to Hawaii as Clippers, Warriors train on Oahu
Tipoff is set for Sunday, Oct. 4, at 1:00 p.m. Hawaii time.
NBA returns to Hawaii as Clippers, Warriors train on Oahu
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