Kauai Uncanny

Episode 1: The Menehune & Their Creations

The Menehune have always been a source of mystery. For the longest time, we’ve known them to be the creators of the impossible—all in the darkness of a single night. From the dressed stone of Kikiaola to Alakoko fishpond, their marvels are numerous and have stood the test of time. Many think that they’re no more than 3 feet tall and have supernatural abilities, for how else could they’ve done what they’ve done? But is this the whole story?

Episode 2: Boonies - The Reisberg Case

Years long forgotten, their story left unresolved, for nearly four decades, everyone has been asking the same question: What happened to Stephen and Jenny Reisberg? Bright newlyweds with an extensive mountain climbing background vanish without a trace in Kokeʻe State Park. Join us as we uncover the cryptic details of this long-forgotten case, touch on other related incidents, and reinvestigate details that authorities may have overlooked.

Episode 3: The Secrets of Starfish Prime

Starfish Prime was a high-altitude nuclear test conducted from Johnston Atoll on July 9, 1962. Join our host, PK, as she takes you through the history of the Starfish Prime test and its impact here in Hawaii. Along the way, she’ll discuss the negative after-effects of the test’s detonation on satellites and electrical systems, government secrecy surrounding the test, a covert government program to recruit scientists, and a possible connection to UFOs.

Episode 4: The Islands in the Mist

Ghosts and gods have been part of the human story from the very beginning, with sightings of these otherworldly interlopers recorded in myths, legends, and folklore. Trickling down from person to person, the stories become fragmented, changing from generation to generation. In this episode of Kauai Uncanny, we will explore historical sightings of ghosts and gods in the Hawaiian islands.