It took 10 minutes into the very first episode I listened to for me to get hooked. I then listened to every episode. PLEASE make more episodes. Mahalo for the great podcast!!

Makes me sad I’m pau with the podcast because it was so good. I was hooked on every episode and some of them even had me shocked with the ending. So I know we’re in 2025 but if can please make more! Mahalo for the stories, shoots🤙🏽

Just listened to part 1 of the woman and the horse and I cried. I love the humor of the tellings of the stories, the funny background commentaries but this surprised me with how poignantly he told the story. I really liked it. I hope he will post more. I don’t hear a lot of Hawaiian ghost stories but the ones I’ve heard are different from the lore.

I love this podcast, Jared is a great host and I hope more episodes come out!

I went to Maui in early 2020, doing mostly tourist things that left me hankering for more cultural oriented things. I love folklore and this podcasts dives into modern Hawai’i’s legends, some are recent and some are ancient. The host does them as a modern story, sometimes trying for the a fictionalized version to protect the people involved. Its great. I wish he could put out episodes more often.

Aloha! I just got back from an incredible two week honeymoon on Oahu and the Big Island and fell in love with the land and cultures. I wanted to learn more and with Halloween coming up I figured spooky podcast was in order. This pod combines it all and I am greatly enjoying every episode from the beginning! Thank you for teaching me and making me feel connected to the islands even from South Carolina 13 hours away! Mahalo!

We missed you so much!! Welcome back!🌺🌺🌺

Before this podcast, I didn’t THINK I was into ghosts and paranormal activity. Jared’s podcast is engaging, informative and adds bits of comedic relief. My husband and I are planning stops centered around places mentioned in the podcast. I can’t wait for season 3.

Love this show! Great quality production, interesting stories, awesome host, and a nice variety of story topics too! Definitely give it a listen

Just love, listening to the Hawaii Lor stories, talking story it just wonderful well worth a listen.

Well done!

Growing up in Hawaii I was so excited to hear all the stories. Some familiar and some new please keep putting them out.

Spooky but quirky and fun. Very well done. I hope there will be more episodes

hawaiian ghost lore at its finest ! grab a green bottle and settle n for some chicken skin to happen. his story telling his amazing and i have learned so much about the culture and the spirits of Hawaii.

Hawaii holds a special place for me and so many others that are fortunate enough to experience it. This gracious podcast allows me to view the island with deeper respect and appreciation for the beauty she possesses.

I am an avid spooky story enthusiast and this one is now on my top 5. i love it’s mellow easy flow and how freaky some of these tales are. keep on giving the “chicken skin” and ill keep listening!

Great story telling with a bit of humor. Can’t wait for more content!

As someone who moved to Maui a year ago, it’s been great listening to all of these stories. Makes me appreciate being here even more.

Absolutely love this podcast because of the humor and ghost stories!!!! Having lived on Oahu I really love hearing the ghost stories.

I love how the subject matter is heavy but he keeps it light with humor. Well done!

Content is a perfect blend of history, culture, tradition, lore, and spooky. Voice is as soothing as if I’m at a Kam Song Contest. So exciting to have Hawai’i’s voice in the mix! Would be cool to have references in the show notes for those (me!) that would like to do further reading. Keep it up, Braddah!

You will love grabbing a green bottle and hanging out with this podcast around the campfire- whether or not it’s on a warm beach or a chilly backyard in, say, Baltimore. The host has a friendly, casual style but never falls into the “overly-chatty/time-wasting podcaster” pitfall. The huz and I got hooked on this podcast while we were bombing around big island; this was the perfect companion for our adventures. The stories are entertaining as well as infused with Hawaiian history and cultural information. Native speakers of Hawaiian (and pidgin) may have to be a little patient, as the host is kind enough to quickly define words and phrases for us English-only types. —Incidentally, for anyone reading this who is planning a visit to the islands, listening to this and other podcasts by kanaka maoli (native hawaiian folks!) is a great way to become a more sensitive and responsible (and hopefully less annoying?) guest in someone else’s home[land].

I love this podcast! One of my favorite ways to learn about other cultures is through their folklore and ghost stories, and Uncle Jared totally delivers! He’s an awesome writer, storyteller, and sound editor. These stories are guaranteed to give you chicken skin!

I never do reviews but as someone who loves Hawaii, I love hearing these stories. This podcast gives you a reminder of the importance of being respectful of the land and the spirituality that is evident on these islands. My newest podcast binge and I can't wait for more!

I thought I knew about most of the supernatural stories about Hawaii. I was wrong! I hear new stories just about every time I listen. Keep it up!!

I listen to 4-5 podcasts regularly and have never written a review but I have to for this. I love this podcast. So great in every way. Thank you!!

This is an awesome podcast. You get a little bit of everything. History of Hawaii, a local view, work, recreation, hangout spots. Spots to avoid for sure. There are highs and lows, action, drama, romance, tragedy. The narrator does a good job of describing the story, sound effects are on point. All and all a great podcast to listen to while you’re doing your thing.

This is the first storyteller format podcast I have listened too and it’s wonderful! His production value puts you right in the story as if you were there. Love it! Binge it now!

What a fantastic storyteller and great material- spooky,eh?! I adore this gem of HI island lore and paranormal pakalolo. Mahalo!

As a working mom, this podcast is my favorite outlet - I listen to it while cooking and doing laundry, and on long drives. Enthralling stories set on the backdrop of Hawaii with crisp narration and the funniest background heckler ever 🤪.

My partner keeps talking about Hawaii all the time cause he’s from there. And I remember growing up with my auntys who were from Hawaii would talk about all the folklores and scary stuff they witnessed so this is like my crack to start my day neeed more please

I loovee this podcast and jareds humor, love the bloopers at the end, i just wish you posted more! I cant get enough ❤️‍🔥

Let me start by saying I don’t / can’t do ghost stories, no can handle. That said , this is a complete turnaround for me !! I adore this narration , story line , background music , background comments (hysterical ) authentic history , beautiful Hawaiian pronunciation. Whew. It made me forget I don’t like ghost stories. I’m totally sold and you will be too. Don’t worry tho it is scary, its very well done.

Always read Glen Grant stories and listen to Lopaka as a guest on several shows but always wanting more….So happy someone can share and talk story and keep it consistent!. Keep it up, love how you incorporate the Hawaiian vocabulary 👍🏼 and the effects.

One of my fave podcasts. Jared is hilarious and under-stated, very calming and brings you into the story. While I love all the spooky stories, they aren’t told in a “horror genre” way, which makes them feel even more believable. Listeners also learn Hawai’ian vocabulary, culture, natural history, and even some politics. So rad and always puts me in a good mood. Ty Jared!

I Love the way stories are told… the spooky funny comments. Definitely worth your time.

I love the commentary the narrator uses in his storytelling and the creative way he translates Hawaiian terms for the audience! Plus the content is so intriguing.

This podcast is great in so many ways…the storylines, the voice overs, the use of o’lelo (hoping that’s the correct word), the humor, the seriousness lol (actually thought some were real tales), the hidden tips!! Not many podcasts have inspired me to research , buy books (Obakes of Hawaii) lol and learn some Hawaiian words. Mahalo!!

Our family loves to listen to this Podcast on road-trips! Great for family adventures yet scary enough for adults. Adds the perfect spice to our trips.

Me being from Hawaii I absolutely looove this podcast so much!!! Pls post more podcasts about Oahu!! You’re doing a great job Uncle Jared!!

I’ve always been fascinated by the paranormal and have really been enjoying the storytelling of Uncle Jared. I just found this podcast yesterday, and I’m so glad I did! Thank you! Your personality shines though in your storytelling.

I am not one that listens to podcast ever, but I happened upon this one and I am hooked! I binged listened to this while I’m building clients websites. Uncle Jared (kinda odd since he’s younger than me, lol) is a great story teller and love the special effects he adds. I’ll be a regular listener now. Thank you!

Uncle Jared is such a great storyteller. His kind, sweet voice, along with his humor and charming, self-deprecating asides, contrast in the best possible way with these chilling tales. Add in all of the rich and beautiful Hawaiian culture he so generously shares, and you have a truly delicious dish of a show.

Unko Jared really knows how to tell a spooky tale! His stories are addictive and really relate the particular, unmistakable, chilling feeling of experiencing the paranormal in Hawaii. His stories include his great sense of humor, as well as information about ʻōlelo Hawaii - many words in Hawaiian which are used by Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians alike in the islands. By far the best podcast around!

Aloha from NC. Just a quick shoutout to Uncle J to say mahalo for the spooky tales. I love the random comments and add ins. I miss Hawai’i everyday and this show brings me joy and chicken skin!! Thank you uncle

ETA Thank you for setting the scene with the fire and goodies- rad way to start your stories. Love this podcast. Great voice. I think you should be more confident in the acting part bc you’re doing amazing! My favorite parts are the little “bubble” shout out pieces of info you do- great timing! Keep going!!!

I just finished season one and I’m hooked. I love the narration, the lore, the humor. Just an all around great podcast with tons of interesting information on Hawaiian folklore, culture, and urban legends. Highly recommend!

The prefect balance of culture, education, humor and of course spookiness.

After listening to Radio Rental (another podcast) about a Nightwalker on the Big Island and from being a frequent Maui visitor (show off), I became intrigued by ancient Hawaiian culture (and ghost stories). I stumbled upon this podcast and I love it (she thinks it’s awesome).

My daughter and I love your podcast! We listen to it before bed! We cannot wait until season 2!