Episode: 6 - Kyle Douglas. In this episode of the Good Times Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Douglas, a man of many talents whose journey through Hawaii’s film and production industry has taken him from live sound and audio engineering to major television productions, drone work, and more.
Kyle shares how he got his start behind the scenes, eventually working on productions including Nickelodeon’s Paradise Run, where connections and experience helped open the door to bigger opportunities in Hawaii’s film industry.
We get into what life is really like behind the camera—from working as a production assistant and building relationships with crews to sound engineering, reality television, independent films, National Geographic, Discovery, corporate productions, and more.
Kyle also breaks down the world of drone operations, FAA Part 107 certification, commercial vs. recreational flying, airspace restrictions, and what it takes to operate professionally.
Plus, you already know it wouldn’t be Good Times without some laughs, Snack Time, random stories, and Questions Out of a Trucker Hat. August 2026.