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Episode 192 UNKO SHANE ( Influencer )

Thaddeus Park Episode 192

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He looks like the most “local unko” guy you’d ever meet, and then he starts talking and you realize the stories are coming fast and unfiltered. I sit down with Unko Shane, a Hawaii TikTok and Instagram creator whose comedy hits because it’s familiar: the kind of people you see at the store, the lingo you grew up hearing, and the situations you swear you’ve lived through. We get into how he found traction during COVID, why the “uncle” persona took off, and what changes when strangers start asking for photos in real life.  

From there we go deeper than jokes. We talk about the line between being entertaining and oversharing, what it means to be a gay friend who’s a real wingman for straight guys, and why respect and privacy matter when it comes to DL men. We also get into Hawaii nightlife culture, how social media changed clubs and socializing, and why being present feels harder when everyone’s filming.  

And yeah, we also go there on fitness trends: testosterone, peptides, semaglutide, tirzepatide, and the risks that come with chasing results while nobody wants to share real info. The goal isn’t to preach, it’s to be honest about what people are doing and what it can cost.  

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