Kauai Uncanny

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?

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.

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.

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.

On Kauaʻi’s North Shore, Puʻu Poa Ridge sits between Hanalei and Princeville. Developers have tried for decades to build there, but nothing ever lasts. In this episode, we explore the land’s layered history: ancient fishponds, shark gods, Nightmarchers, and the haunting legend of the Lady of Puʻu Poa. Blending personal stories, cultural insight, and community testimony, this episode examines why locals believe the ʻāina protects itself and why some places resist development.

This episode explores the UFO mystery by tracing a line from humanity’s first greeting to the stars, to modern testimony, military encounters, and decades of government programs. It examines the Navy’s famous videos, whistleblower claims of recovered craft, and a recent report of a mysterious orb struck by a missile. The story then turns to Kaua‘i, where the sky and ocean hold their own unexplained sightings, blue orbs, underwater lights, and objects near PMRF.

Step back into the 1950’s and help solve the case that troubled the Filipino communities of Hawaii. Understand the shortcomings of local research and the growth of our knowledge in this modern age.

On September 4, 2020, residents of Kaua’i were introduced to a cult known as "Love Has Won," whose leader, Amy Carlson, proclaimed herself to be the goddess Pele. The cult was met with outrage and protests and promptly driven off the island. But who exactly were these people? Where did they come from? And most importantly, who was their leader? In this episode, we delve into "Love Has Won" and the bizarre yet tragic story of Amy Carlson.