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Billy V Live

Entertainment News, News

Billy V talks story with a wide variety of Hawaii entertainers and other familiar names to get a deeper look at their careers and lives.

Episodes
74
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
34 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

74 episodes, newest first

  1. Pōmaikaʻi Keawe’s new single ‘Papakolea’ plus HIFF documentary ‘Pili Hou: Finding Helen’

    Season 2026, Episode 27

    Show notes

    On this week’s edition of “Billy V Live,” host Billy V welcomed guests sharing deeply personal stories about Hawaiian music, family discovery, and cinematic storytelling.

    1 hr 8 min
  2. Spotlighting local filmmakers at HIFF and developing ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Sign Language

    Season 2026, Episode 26

    Show notes

    Billy V shares two impactful interviews: Hawaiʻi filmmakers showcasing new work at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival, and advocates working to create access to ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi for deaf keiki.

    47 min
  3. After 14 Years Away, artist Brittany Paiva Tells All Through Music

    Show notes

    Four time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning ‘ukulele artist Brittany Paiva joined the show to celebrate her new full-length album, Through the Chaos. Billy also talks story with country star Charley about her newest single, and Hawaii-born actress Kathleen Stewart.

    41 min
  4. Mele Apana on the inspiration behind her new music

    Season 2026, Episode 24

    Show notes

    Billy V brings you the latest in Hawaii entertainment news! With exclusive interviews from Bobby Silva, Mele Apana, and Troy Fernandez.

    32 min
  5. Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm on their ‘America’s Got Talent’ journey

    Season 2026, Episode 23

    Show notes

    Oʻahu teenagers Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm talk about their experience being on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.

    The North Shore duo, who balance their passion for singing with surfing, captured the hearts of judges and audiences alike during their initial auditions and subsequent callback performances. Most recently, the brothers took the stage for the live quarterfinals on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, delivering a fresh, soulful rendition of the classic ballad “I Swear.”

    As they compete for a spot in the semi-finals, Hawaii is rallying behind the North Shore duo. Viewers can follow the brothers’ journey and cast their votes on the official America’s Got Talent app.

    27 min
  6. ‘Big Brother’ 28’s Lyric Medeiros on reuniting with showmance Rome Seymour

    Season 2026, Episode 12

    Show notes

    Fresh out of the Big Brother house, season 28 houseguest Lyric Medeiros dishes on the “cutthroat” nature of the reality competition show. Billy V also sits down with radio personality and musician Mele Apana.

    26 min
  7. Musicians Shar Carillo & Kalei Kahalewai on their new song “Last Dance”

    Season 2026, Episode 22

    Show notes

    Billy V talks story with local musicians Shar Carillo and Kalei Kahalewai as they share their new song “Last Dance”.

    34 min
  8. Catching up with the Honua Finals surfing competition co-founders

    Season 2026, Episode 20

    Show notes

    Billy V talks story with music group Last Minute and hears a live performance of their latest song. He also connects with Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winning musician Joshua “Baba” Kamoaniʻala Tavares, and talks story with the co-founders of the upcoming Honua Finals surfing competition.

    34 min
  9. Anthony Pfluke on his double Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award wins and what’s next

    Season 2026, Episode 19

    Show notes

    Billy V shares this week's must-know headlines from the world of entertainment, and talks story with two-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Anthony Pfluke! Pfluke was nominated for eight Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, and took home two wins during the awards ceremony last weekend. In his conversation with Billy V, Pfluke shares his thoughts on the award ceremony and what’s coming up next for him.

    22 min
  10. Billy V Live: Jelynn Malone talks about her lead role in “Nurse the Dead”

    Season 2026, Episode 18

    Show notes

    Billy V Live is back with another can’t-miss conversation spotlighting entertainment news and talent with Hawaiʻi connections. In this episode, Billy sits down with rising actress Jelynn Malone and comedian Tommy Davidson to hear about their latest projects. He also talks about this weekend’s upcoming Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award ceremony and what to expect this Saturday.

    1 hr 5 min
  11. Abe Lagrimas on building Hawaii's music community

    Season 2026, Episode 17

    Show notes

    Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Abe Lagrimas gives a masterful demonstration of playing the drums. Comedian Akaash Singh talks about performing in Hawaii.

    24 min
  12. Radio personality Kamasami Kong on his radio career

    Season 2026, Episode 16

    Show notes

    This week on Billy V Live, radio personality Kamasami Kong reflects on his career in radio and bringing back the Kong Burger.

    1 hr 6 min
  13. Hawaii News Now General Manager on the historic partnership with UH Athletics

    Season 2026, Episode 15

    Show notes

    Katie Pickman, General Manager of Hawaii News Now, sits down with Billy V to celebrate today’s historic partnership between UH Athletics and Hawaii News Now. Under a new four-year agreement beginning July 1, 2026, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Athletics Department has selected Hawaii News Now as its broadcast partner. The deal marks a major shift for fans statewide, moving the primary home for local UH sports broadcasts from a subscription cable model to free, high-definition over-the-air television.

    1 hr 6 min
  14. Mele Apana on Mother’s Day and her musical debut

    Season 2026, Episode 14

    Show notes

    Billy V unites with his former radio co-host and longtime friend Mele Apana to talk about her 17th annual Mother’s Day Spectacular in Waikiki. The show will feature performances by a variety of local musicians such as Lim Ohana, Hawaiian Style Band, Ho’onu’a, Hi’ikua, Ka La Onohi Mai O Ha’eha’e and Ke Kai O Kahiki; and the program will be posted by Billy V and Dillon Ancheta.

    Tickets are available by calling (808) 292-5522.

    Mele will also talk about her upcoming and highly anticipated musical debut, and what inspired her to finally release music.

    46 min
  15. Artist Kalani Peʻa on celebrating May Day on Oahu

    Season 2026, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Today on Billy V Live, four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Hawaiian recording artist Kalani Peʻa joins Billy V to talk story about his music, his love for Hawaiʻi’s culture and language, and his upcoming May Day performance at Hawaiʻi Theatre on Sunday, May 3rd.

    32 min
  16. An inside look at the upcoming Hawaiian Airlines May Day concert

    Season 2026, Episode 12

    Show notes

    May Day is coming and todayʻs guest is Zachary Lum, Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner, member of group Keauhou, and he is showrunner Executive Producer for the Hawaiian Airlines May Day Concert presented by the Bishop Museum on May 1, 2026.

    34 min
  17. High Watah talks about their latest music and touring with Katchafire

    Season 2026, Episode 11

    Show notes

    High Watah is celebrating a new music release and tour, and Billy V has all the details on Billy V Live. Billy recently sat down with the Moloka’i band to talk about their latest music, what inspired the new single, and what’s ahead as they hit the road on tour.

    15 min
  18. Merrie Monarch judge on what makes a great performance

    Season 2026, Episode 10

    Show notes

    On this special Merrie Monarch edition of Billy V Live, Billy sits down with judge Maelia Lobenstein-Carter in Hilo to talk about her deep roots in the hula community and what makes a performance special.

    15 min
  19. Inside look at upcoming Earth, Wind & Fire concert, actor Takehiro Hira on his latest project

    Season 2026, Episode 9

    Show notes

    This week on Billy V Live, we sit down with concert promoter Rick Bartalini to talk about the upcoming Earth, Wind & Fire concert and his role in bringing top recording artists to Hawaii.

    We will also be talking story with Hawaii-based actor Takehiro Hira and his role in the Apple TV+ series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”.

    30 min
  20. Recording artist David Ka’io on the inspiration behind his new music

    Season 2026, Episode 8

    Show notes

    This week on Billy V Live, we sit down with musician David Ka’io as he talks about the meaning behind his latest recordings, and shares his deep connection to Hawaiian music.

    37 min

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