Inside the Desert Oasis Room
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsEntertaining conversations with artists, musicians, entertainers, historians and more in the tiki, cocktail, island, surf, lowbrow and alternative sub-cultures! Listen to our archive at desertoasisroom.com
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231 Nick Petty (Echo Island Tiki)
April 24, 2024 02:12 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBToday we chat with Nick Petty aka Echo Island Tiki and talk about building home tiki bars, our favorite defunct watering holes, thrifting vintage glassware and barware, his approach to cocktails, and much, much more! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop
230 Inland Empire Tiki Crew
April 14, 2024 17:37 - 48 minutes - 63.9 MBOn this episode we record a podcast during our Inland Empire Home Tiki Bar Crawl right here Inside the Desert Oasis Room for the upcoming documentary film, Talking Tiki. Join us from an impromptu session with The River Kai, The Chi Chi Lounge, Artist Brad Ableson, Echo Island Tiki, the Deep Sea Divers and much, much more! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/p...
229 Fugu Lounge and Flashblend Tiki
March 30, 2024 01:06 - 1 hour - 104 MBToday we chat with the team behind the Fugu Lounge. Our friends Steve and Dana of the Fugu Lounge talk about their use of EVA foam to create south seas inspired works of art that mimic raw, natural materials. Learn about their motivation for thinking outside the box to bring these unique and creative pieces to life! And joining us is our friend and Tiki-Ti regular, Flashblend Tiki, jumping in with his own variations of Tiki-Ti's tropical cocktails! To follow our adventures, subscribe to ou...
228 Robert Miller Jr
March 18, 2024 22:13 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBToday we chat with tiki collector and craftsman, Robert Miller. Robert is the builder, owner and proprietor of The River Kai, a hidden, tropical paradise he built himself in the wilds of Riverside. We chat about what it took to build The River Kai, home tiki bar projects, home bartending and much, much more! On Social Media: @theriverkai Watch a walkthrough of The River Kai: https://youtu.be/ROkvI4CyEnw To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/poly...
227 Victor Hernandez
February 14, 2024 19:17 - 34 minutes - 51.4 MBToday we chat with artist and carver Vic Hernandez at his art ranch in Pinion Hills, California! Vic is most notably known for his large, detailed tiki carvings, having carved the tikis and moldings in the recently remodeled Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach. Learn about his upbringing and background in art, his art inspirations, the future tiki bar projects he's working on, and how you too can get some of his amazing art! On Social Media: @_vics_art_ Watch the vlog we recorded: https://youtu....
226 Miss Spent Youth and Jessabelle Thunder
February 07, 2024 17:43 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBToday we chat with burlesque performers Miss Spent Youth and Jessabelle Thunder! Both of which, will be performing at this year's Hollywood Burlesque Festival! Get to know them on a deeper level as we play a round-robin game of questions along with a special guest cameo by our friend Gustavo Rojas of Frogtown Brewery! And get all the details for the upcoming Hollywood Burlesque Festival as we play this game! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/...
225 Talking Tiki Film Crew
January 19, 2024 21:18 - 50 minutes - 72 MBToday we chat with Asali Echols, Casey Beck, Chris Wooten and Alex Nisnevich, the team behind the upcoming documentary film, "Talking Tiki!" Learn about what's in store with this exciting film, what they've learned about the tiki subculture on this journey, how it's changed who they and hear some behind the scenes info about when this film gets released! On the web: www.talkingtikifilm.com @talkingtikifilm To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/p...
224 Bryan Inman
January 05, 2024 19:38 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBToday we chat with Bryan Inman. You might know Bryan by his pseudonym, The Rum Champion, a rum enthusiast and educator who runs The Rum Curious Club, a monthly meetup where he hosts rum tastings at various bars across Southern California! On this episode, we share our very candid and sometimes controversial opinions on rum, cocktails, spirits snobbery and more! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to...
223 Jeremy Floyd and Alex Lamb
December 20, 2023 18:24 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBToday we chat with Jeremy Floyd and Alex Lamb. Jeremy is the voice, producer and historian behind Distinguished Spirits a channel that deep-dives into classic and obscure cocktails, and Alex is the co-director of The Donn of Tiki, a documentary about the Godfather of Tiki, Ernest Gannt aka Don the Beachcomber! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop
222 Chad Yoho
December 06, 2023 03:15 - 54 minutes - 47.8 MBOn this episode we chat with Chad Yoho! Chad is Southern California face of Kuleana Rumworks, makers of world class spirits from estate-grown heirloom sugarcane on the big island of Hawaii. Learn about Chad's path to Kuleana from working hospitality in Northern California to working summers in Maui and finding his way back to the mainland! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http:/...
221 David & Jessica Badgerow of ”Cocktail Fridays”
September 27, 2023 20:13 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBToday we welcome our friend David Badgerow for a return visit Inside the Desert Oasis Room, and with a cameo by his partner Jess! David is the host and producer of the fun and always entertaining "Cocktail Fridays" channel on YouTube so on this episode, we naturally chat about all things rum and cocktails! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop
220 Justin Peterson
August 11, 2023 04:32 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MBOn this episode we chat with Justin Peterson, Art Director of 23 Restaurants. Recorded on location from Tiki Oasis in San Diego, we sit down with Justin to recap our sold out Don the Beachcomber panel for those that couldn't attend. Get all the details of the upcoming Don the Beachcomber brand of restaurants from its upcoming locations to its future plans! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our ...
219 Kent Thompson and Boris Hamilton
July 07, 2023 05:08 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this episode we chat with Kent Thompson! Kent has influenced and created cocktails for some of the best spots in the LA area, including Tasting Kitchen, Grain, Here's Looking at You and currently runs the bar program at Isla in Santa Monica. And joining us for this session is our old friend Boris Hamilton, a fan-favorite of the show and our first ever guest on the podcast! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive conte...
218 Ken and Heather Pleasant
April 24, 2023 22:37 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this episode we are joined by Ken & Heather Pleasant. Heather is the granddaughter of the famous furniture manufacturer William Westenhaver of Witco fame and Ken, her husband, was trained by Wil himself and has been manufacturing and restoring furniture and art in that same style for the last 2 decades. We chat about all things Witco, including the history, legacy and future of the business and even give you tips on how to authenticate that Witco piece you stumble upon! To follow our adv...
217 Brandon & Kim Grilc (The Kazan Room)
April 04, 2023 00:41 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBToday we join our friends Brandon & Kim Grilc, owners of The Kazan Room, Kobe Japan's first and only tiki bar! Hear what brought them from Portland, Oregon to Kobe, Japan and what it took to open their bar, what the cocktail scene is like, the differences in culture, palates and ingredients, and where you can see and possibly sample more from the Kazan Room right here in the United States! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For e...
216 Marie King
March 04, 2023 17:47 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBOn this episode we chat with Marie King! Join us as we learn about her ecclectic background, her start as a hostess at Jolly Roger to the moment where she almost left hospitality altogether to join the medical industry and the full circle story to her becoming the new Director of Beverage for the upcoming launch of the iconic, Don the Beachcomber brand and their new chain of restaurants! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exc...
215 Tomas De Los Reyes & Ben Rojo
February 10, 2023 02:59 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBToday we welcome the boys from Don Papa Rum- Tomas De Los Reyes and Ben Rojo! Tomas is a bartender, artist and DJ, and one of the founders of Jeepney in New York City. And also from New York comes Ben Rojo, mixologist extraordinaire and founder of Black Emperor Bar. Both, extremely talented cocktailians both, instrumental in the current Filipino food movement and both, representing the iconic Filipino rum brand Don Papa! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www...
214 Miss Spent Youth & Veronica Voss
February 01, 2023 03:01 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBToday we are joined by burlesque performers, Miss Spent Youth and Veronica Voss! Learn about the history of burlesque, their backgrouunds in burlesque, and get details on their upcoming Hollywood Burlesque Festival, coming March 17, 18 and 19 in Hollywood, California! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop
212 Addie Alonzo & Crystal Mendoza
December 30, 2022 03:17 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBIt's ladies night inside the Desert Oasis Room as we are joined by Addie Alonzo from Bamboo Club and Crystal Mendoza from Roxanne's and The Exhibition Room! On this episode we chat about their dynamic backgrounds in mixology, their creative processes, their approach to competitive bartending, share travel stories and more! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com...
211 Sonny Esponda
December 11, 2022 23:16 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBToday we chat with bartender mixologist Sonny Esponda! Sonny is the winner of the first ever Tropical Shakedown cocktail competition which earned him a trip to this year's Tiki Oasis. On this episode we chat on all topics cocktails, mixology, the hospitality and service industry and more! Watch the cocktail tutorial we recorded here: https://youtu.be/CVCwwPCJvok To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe ...
210 Evan Reiner
November 18, 2022 00:45 - 56 minutes - 79.9 MBToday we chat with Evan Reiner! Evan is the owner and founder of Droogies Ultra Dog, manufacturers of Southern California's newest gourmet hot dogs! As a 3rd generation butcher, Evan is a master at delicious meat blends and combinations. We chat about the art of the butcher and the nuances of this profession as well as industry secrets in the underground food scene, unscrupulous restaurant practices and more! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com...
209 Los Pakalolos
November 06, 2022 22:10 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBOn this episode we chat with our friends Los Pakalolos! Los Pakalolos is a surf music band from right here in the inland empire that have just released their new album Lolo-a-Gogo! Hear about how they started during the pandemic, their song writing process, musical influences and more! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop
208 Noa Laporga (Live from Frogtown Brewery)
August 12, 2022 19:24 - 27 minutes - 32.2 MBToday we come to you live from Frogtown Brewery, and chat with our friend Noa Laporga. Noa, along with his partner Angelina, are the founders of Skull & Crown Trading Company on the island of Oahu. They also produce and run the largest event in all of Hawaii, known as Haunted Plantation. Learn about what it took to open Skull & Crown and hear stories about Haunted Plantation and what we are partnering on for a mainland event coming this Halloween season! To follow our adventures, subscribe ...
207 Stefan Immke
April 22, 2022 00:28 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBToday we chat with Stefan Immke, Executive Producer of Squeezed Up - Tales of Polynesian Pop and Kustom Kulture! Squeezed Up documents an unforgettable road trip across Southern California, combining Hot Rodding, Polynesian Pop, Tiki Culture, and Kustom Kulture! On this episode, Stefan talks about traditional hot-rodding, rattlesnake breeding, tiki in Europe and more! On social media: @stefan_immke @squeezedupmovie On the Web: http://www.squeezed-up.com To follow our adventures, subscribe ...
206 Sam Schwall of The Deep Sea Divers
April 07, 2022 23:35 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBToday we chat with Sam Schwall, founding member of the Hawaiian musical trio, The Deep Sea Divers! Hear about Sam's start in Tiki, how he formed his band, his musical influences and, listen to tracks from their live performance at the legendary Mai Kai! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop
205 The Donn of Tiki & Frogtown Brewery Collab
March 18, 2022 00:45 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MBToday we chat with our friends Alex Lamb and Gustavo Rojas! You might know Alex as co-director of the upcoming documentary film, "The Donn of Tiki," a biographical story of the life of Donn Beach aka Don the Beachcomber. And joining us is our friend Gustavo, partner of our favorite brewery in LA, Frogtown Brewery! On this episode we chat about the origins of Frogtown Brewery, our recent Don the Beachcomber inspired beer collaboration, how we approached and made the beer and what's in store f...
204 Joseph Corzo
February 15, 2022 05:09 - 57 minutes - 65.5 MBOn this episode we chat with actor, comedian Joe Corzo! You might know Joe from Acceleration, Burning Little Lies, Antidote or NCIS, or maybe you've caught one of his stand up comedy acts. Joe talks to us about his journey from Northern California to Southern California to pursue his dream of making it in Hollywood, how he survived production droughts during the pandemic and his cheat code to success! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/poly...
203 The Trademark Brewing Dream Team
December 27, 2021 20:56 - 47 minutes - 34.8 MBToday we chat with the crew from Trademark Brewing! Owner and founder Sterling Steffen and brewers Valerie Adee and Danny Jimenez join us to chat about the origins of Trademark Brewing, their backgrounds in beer and hospitality, what goes into the creation and production of their products and the inside scoop on how we collaborated on the Mango Smash beer we just recently launched together! On social media: @trademarkbrewing @trademarkbrew On the web: http://www.trademarkbrewing.com ...
202 Ed Hamilton
December 19, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBToday we are joined by Ed Hamilton! Ed is an author, importer and world reknowned authority on the spirit of rum. He's also the founder of the Ministry of Rum and the Hamilton brand of fine rums, made in distilleries all over the Caribbean. Learn about how he went from being a mechanical engineer making actuators for airplanes to becoming one of the world's foremost experts on island spirits, his collaboration with Jeff Berry, the Florida Rum Society and more! This episodes starts with Ed's ...
201 ”Mount Rushmore” with The Tiki Boss
November 30, 2021 20:34 - 57 minutes - 42.5 MBOn this episode we chat with Ross the "Tiki Boss" Aliotti about our "Mount Rushmores!" What do we mean by Mount Rushmore? It's our Top 4 lists, basically Top 3 + 1 extra! Find out what our Mount Rushmore is in horror movies, cocktails, food choices, comedians and more! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop To listen to our archive, go to: http://polynesianpop.podbean.com
200 Sylvia Flores (Chichironiz)
October 18, 2021 20:02 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBFor episode 200 we come to you LIVE from Tiki Caliente in Palm Springs, California to chat with our dear friend Sylvia Flores! Sylvia is a California native who found her way to Honolulu, Hawaii and tells us about her eclectic background, her transition from the mainland to the islands, and as a burlesque dancer, talks about her alter ego "Chichironiz" and what took her down the path of pursuing the classic art of burlesque performance! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube cha...
199 Esteban Ricardo De Luna
September 22, 2021 02:04 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBToday we chat with Esteban Ricardo De Luna! Esteban is a former chef, craft cocktail bartender and mixologist, and the newest face behind the bar at the World Famous Tiki-Ti in Los Angeles, California! Learn about Esteban's background and how he found his way to making Ray's Mistakes, Uga Boogas, Puka Punches and more! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop To listen to our archive, go to: http://polynesianpop.podbean.com
198 Adam Demerath
August 17, 2021 15:01 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBToday we chat with Adam Demerath! Adam is a premier craft cocktail bartender and mixologist from New York City! On this episode, we chat about his upbringing right here in the Inland Empire of Southern California, his background in theater, how he found his way to New York and learn about his philosophies on craft cocktailing and mixology! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop To listen to our archive, go to: http://polynesianpop.po...
197 Greg Bansuelo
August 10, 2021 20:39 - 47 minutes - 42.3 MBToday we chat with Greg Bansuelo, bartender at the world famous Tiki-Ti! Greg comes from a long line of mixologists, including his uncle Lou Cruz, owner of The Outrigger as well as his father John "JB" Bansuelo, who bartended alongside Ray Buhen at all the old school polynesian bars like the China Trader, Seven Seas and the Luau. Learn what life was like for these old school Filipino bartenders and what was contained in their personal recipe books, the coveted "black books!" Joining us on th...
196 Harry Yee Tribute with the Kontigo Collective
July 12, 2021 17:05 - 59 minutes - 53.4 MBJoin the Kontigo Collective, Gregorio, Anna, Trader Sampson, Phoenix Ablaze and myself, chat about the history and contributions of Harry Yee from the Hawaiian Village! Harry Yee was a pioneer in tropical cocktails including the creation of the Blue Hawaii, Tapa Punch, Tropical Itch and Hawaiian Eye. And, he was the first bartender to garnish cocktails with umbrellas, lanterns and orchids! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop To li...
195 Summers in Hawaii (Chris and Lis Summers)
June 29, 2021 18:44 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBToday we chat with Chris and Lis Summers! Chris and Lis are recent former residents of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. How many of you have dreamt of picking up your current life and moving it to Hawaii? Well, Chris and Lis did just that when they left California for a new life in Hawaii. After a couple years living as island locals, they're back in California and in this episode, they tell us all about the ups, downs and everything in between (including the Covid pandemic) from this life chang...
194 Dottie Deville and Matt Koken of Til Two Club
June 04, 2021 16:19 - 44 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this episode we make our way down to San Diego, California to chat with Dottie Deville and Matt Koken, owners of the legendary Til Two Club! Hear the story about how they landed this legendary San Diego landmark, what they've learned about it's history since they've acquired it, what's in store for it's future and if you enjoy some good ghost stories, find out who's haunting the bar! To watch the video we made for our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/-NY5027YzK0 To follow o...
193 Garret Richard
May 25, 2021 16:39 - 1 hour - 45 MBToday we chat with Garret Richard! Garret is a craft cocktail bartender and mixologist who is on the forefront of the modern day craft cocktail movement. Hear about Garret's background, how he went from radio production to mixology, his philosophy on cocktailing and learn some useful tips on how to make your cocktails better! To watch the video we made for our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/QFQVQxbOkrM To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.yo...
192 Alex Lamb and Max Well from The Donn of Tiki
May 18, 2021 19:38 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBToday we chat with Alex Lamb and Max Well from Surf Monkey Films about their latest project The Donn of Tiki, a documentary about the Godfather of Tiki, Donn Beach aka Don the Beachcomber! Learn about their backgrounds, how they decided to create a documentary about Donn Beach, what they've learned along the way and what the future of their project holds. And exclusive to this podcast, Alex and Max share an audio recording of Donn Beach himself! Hear him tell a funny story about one of his g...
191 Odd Rodney (from Arizona Tiki Oasis 2021)
May 04, 2021 16:51 - 57 minutes - 43 MBOur adventure from Tiki Oasis continues at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona as we welcome lowbrow and tiki artist Odd Rodney. On this episode, recorded from the grounds of Arizona Tiki Oasis, we chat with Rodney about his lowbrow background, his philosophy in art, what inspires him creatively and so much more! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop To listen to our archive, go to: http://polynesianpop.podbean.com This epis...
190 Live from Tiki Oasis Arizona 2021
April 28, 2021 03:40 - 57 minutes - 41.8 MBJoin us from the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona from the Tiki AZ booth at Tiki Oasis! On this episode we chat with our friends Ross "Tiki Boss" Aliotti, Tom "Big Toe" Laura, the one and only Fabio and from the island of Maui, the talented mug makers, Scott "Tikipop" Taylor and Rob "Tikirob" Hawes! Watch our field trip outing video here: https://youtu.be/OL9DHihCa38 To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop To listen to our arc...
189 Mike Buhen Jr and Greg Bansuelo
March 30, 2021 23:11 - 54 minutes - 49.1 MBToday we are joined by the boys from the Tiki-Ti! Bartender and co-owner Mike Buhen Jr and bartender Greg Bansuelo stop by the Desert Oasis Room to mix drinks, make cocktail videos and record this episode of the podcast. As a long time patron and regular of the Tiki-Ti, I hit the guys with questions that most others have never asked before to bring you uncommonly known facts and tidbits from their colorful backgrounds. For example, did you know that Ray Buhen's wife is the reason the Tiki-Ti...
188 McBiff, Rick Miller and Dan Watson
March 24, 2021 15:38 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBToday we chat with the Gentlemen of Leisure! The artist McBiff, Rick Miller and Dan Watson! On this belated St Paddy's episode, we chat about our respective roots, the history and legacy every person leaves for future generations, and other thought provoking, emotionally stimulating topics! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop To listen to our archive, go to http://polynesianpop.podbean.com This episode is sponsored by Tiki Bar T-...
187 David Badgerow
February 09, 2021 16:24 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBToday we chat with David Badgerow! David is an animator, mixologist and Drooling Bastard who dropped by the Desert Oasis Room to do a video swapcast with us for our respective YouTube channels and while he was here, we decided to turn the mics on and record the session you are about to hear now! To watch the video we, click here: https://youtu.be/CqDT6bsNwoM To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop To listen to our archive, go to http...
186 Bob Van Oosting and Leroy Schmaltz REWIND from 01-2017
January 19, 2021 22:19 - 55 minutes - 40.8 MBOn this first episode of 2021 we go back in time to this exact week 4 years ago when we chatted with Bob Van Oosting and Leroy Schmaltz, founders of the world famous Oceanic Arts in Whittier, California. Considering that Covid has affected so many small businesses over the past year, I thought I'd reload this episode to not only give them a boost but to also revisit their amazing journey to becoming the world's premier supplier and builder of some of the most legendary tropical, nautical and...
185 Randy Tarlow and Robbie Gregg
December 10, 2020 20:48 - 56 minutes - 48.1 MBOn this episode we chat with Randy Tarlow, founder of Liquid Alchemist, makers of premium cocktail products! Learn about Randy's path from bartending in Europe and Australia to founding and operating his very own brand of premium craft cocktail syrups. And, joining us with a cameo is Liquid Alchemist's very own Captain Pineapples, alter ego of hospitality veteran Robbie Gregg! Social Media: @liquidalchemist On the Web: www.liquid-alchemist.com This episode is sponsored by Tiki Bar T-Shirt ...
184 Sven Kirsten - Book of Tiki 20th Anniversary
November 24, 2020 16:04 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBOn this episode we celebrate 20 years of The Book of Tiki! Join us Inside the Desert Oasis Room as we chat with historian and urban archaeologist Sven Kirsten, author of the Book of Tiki, Tiki Modern and Tiki Pop. Hear the stories behind creating The Book of Tiki, the early days of the modern day tiki revival, his thoughts on tiki culture today and learn about the exciting book projects he currently has in progress! This episode is sponsored by Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Steadfast Pomade, Tiki...
183 Will Penny
November 17, 2020 03:06 - 27 minutes - 20.4 MBToday we are joined by Will Penny! I've been wanting to have Will on the podcast for a while now so when I saw him at Bamboo Club's Hardcore Markteplace I sat down with him for a short chat. Will has an interesting background - he's an attorney by day and artist by night, similarly living the alter ego lifestyle of the comic book characters that inspire his art and books! On this episode, we learn about his artistic origin, what inspires his creativity and what's in store for the future of h...
182 Ross Aliotti and Jared Allen
November 03, 2020 18:34 - 56 minutes - 50.3 MBOn this episode we chat with one of our Desert Oasis Room regulars, Ross the "Tiki Boss" Aliotti and our new friend Jared Allen! This was recorded on Halloween weekend and so we intended to record an episode filled with ghost stories but as the way many conversations go, we ended up wandering into other fun topics instead. Never the less, we bring you along for the chaos! Social Media: @thetikiboss @jsarizona2000 On the Web: www.jsazlaw.com This episode is sponsored by Tiki Bar T-Shirt Clu...
181 Kat Reeder
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 46.1 MBToday we chat with artist Kat Reeder! Kat is a native Peruvian transplanted in Hawaii by way of Miami and creates some of the most beautiful, island inspired pieces of art directly from the island of Oahu! Learn about how she got started as an artist, her transition from Peru to Miami, how she ultimately planned her move to the Hawaiian island of Oahu and what's in store for the future of her art! Social Media: @katreederart @katreederportraits On the Web: www.katreeder.com This episode is...