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.
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Episode 4: Rifts and Religion
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.
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Episode 3: Bonds and Business
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.
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Episode 2: Outcasts and Outsiders
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!
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Episode 1: War and Words
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."
About Feathers and Fire, a ‘Chief of War’ after-show podcast
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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