As the host of this riveting episode, I invite you to journey with us, into the thrilling world of F1 racing, the Polynesian tattoo culture, and a tale of mistaken identity. We have the distinct pleasure of hosting Cisco, a Hawaiian-based podcast host and festival emcee. Cisco, brilliantly narrates his experiences from growing up in the San Francisco streets, dodging gang life, to his role in the current Grand Prix event in Las Vegas, giving us a front seat view to the chaos, excitement, and potential legal implications of the race. Diving deeper, we discuss the significance of tattoos in Polynesian culture and the profound symbolism they carry. Cisco opens up about his personal experience of getting traditional tribal tattoos, and shares the invaluable advice his father gave him about societal acceptance of tattoos. Throughout our conversation, Cisco also shares his captivating journey from leaving a high paying sales job to chase his podcasting dream, and his hilarious encounter with Dog the Bounty Hunter, his former bail bondsman in Hawaii. In the last part of our conversation, Cisco recounts a harrowing encounter of mistaken identity that brought him face to face with Dog the Bounty Hunter, leading to a lawsuit. We discuss the importance of having legal representation, and the implications of racial profiling and police brutality. We end our conversation with a reflection on the need for continued dialogue and change in society. This episode is a blend of unique insights, personal experiences, and humor that you won't want to miss. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:17) - F1 Racing With Hawaiian Influence (0:07:42) - Polynesian Tattoos and Pursuing Passion (0:11:24) - False Arrest and Lawsuit Due to Identity (0:19:16) - Scary Moment, Mistaken Identity, and Gratitude