Kent Thompson

Boris Hamilton

On 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 content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

On 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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

219 Kent Thompson and Boris Hamilton

Heather Pleasant

On this episode we are joined by Ken &amp; 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 adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

On this episode we are joined by Ken &amp; 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 adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

218 Ken and Heather Pleasant

Kim Grilc

Today we join our friends Brandon &amp; 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 exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

Today we join our friends Brandon &amp; 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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

217 Brandon & Kim Grilc (The Kazan Room)

On 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 exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

On 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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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Tomas De Los Reyes

Today 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.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

Today 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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

215 Tomas De Los Reyes & Ben Rojo

Today 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

Today 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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

214 Miss Spent Youth & Veronica Voss

Addie Alonzo

It'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/polynesianpop

It'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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

212 Addie Alonzo & Crystal Mendoza

Sonny Esponda

Today 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 to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

Today 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: <a href="https://youtu.be/CVCwwPCJvok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/CVCwwPCJvok</a> To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

211 Sonny Esponda

Evan Reiner

Today 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/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop  

Today 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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

210 Evan Reiner

On 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

On 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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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Entertaining 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

Noa Laporga

Today 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

Today 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

208 Noa Laporga (Live from Frogtown Brewery)

Stefan Immke

Today 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 to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

Today 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: <a href="http://www.squeezed-up.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.squeezed-up.com</a> To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

207 Stefan Immke

Sam Schwall

Today 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  

Today 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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

206 Sam Schwall of The Deep Sea Divers

Today 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 for the big release event when it's debuted to the beer &amp; tiki community, including information on our tie-in with the Oceanic Arts farewell events!  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

Today 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 for the big release event when it's debuted to the beer &amp; tiki community, including information on our tie-in with the Oceanic Arts farewell events! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

205 The Donn of Tiki & Frogtown Brewery Collab

Joseph Corzo

On 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/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

On 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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

204 Joseph Corzo

Today 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   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

Today 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: <a href="http://www.trademarkbrewing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.trademarkbrewing.com</a> To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> To listen to our archive, go to: <a href="http://polynesianpop.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://polynesianpop.podbean.com</a>

203 The Trademark Brewing Dream Team

Ed Hamilton

Today 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 symposium from this months Orange County USBG Tiki Night at Tiki Farm and from there we transition to a personal one-on-one where Ed gives us a deep dive on rum, his thoughts on the future of rum and what's in store for his Hamilton brand of products in 2022! Follow Ed Hamilton on Instagram at @edrumguy On the Web: www.ministryofrum.com Learn about his products at: www.caribbean-spirits.com Ed Hamilton's Ti Punch The juice of 1 cut lime edge (not wedge) 1/4 bar spoon syrup Petite Canne Martinique Sugar Cane Syrup 1.5 oz 100 Proof Neisson Rhum Agricole Blanc Lightly swizzle with ice 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

Today 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 symposium from this months Orange County USBG Tiki Night at Tiki Farm and from there we transition to a personal one-on-one where Ed gives us a deep dive on rum, his thoughts on the future of rum and what's in store for his Hamilton brand of products in 2022! Follow Ed Hamilton on Instagram at @edrumguy On the Web: <a href="http://www.ministryofrum.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ministryofrum.com</a> Learn about his products at: <a href="http://www.caribbean-spirits.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.caribbean-spirits.com</a> Ed Hamilton's Ti Punch The juice of 1 cut lime edge (not wedge) 1/4 bar spoon syrup Petite Canne Martinique Sugar Cane Syrup 1.5 oz 100 Proof Neisson Rhum Agricole Blanc Lightly swizzle with ice To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> To listen to our archive, go to: <a href="http://polynesianpop.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://polynesianpop.podbean.com</a>

202 Ed Hamilton

On 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

On 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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> To listen to our archive, go to: <a href="http://polynesianpop.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://polynesianpop.podbean.com</a>

201 ”Mount Rushmore” with The Tiki Boss

Sylvia Flores

For 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 channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop To listen to our archive, go to: http://polynesianpop.podbean.com

For 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 channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> To listen to our archive, go to: <a href="http://polynesianpop.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://polynesianpop.podbean.com</a>

200 Sylvia Flores (Chichironiz)

Esteban Ricardo De Luna

Today 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

Today 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: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> To listen to our archive, go to: <a href="http://polynesianpop.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://polynesianpop.podbean.com</a>

199 Esteban Ricardo De Luna

This is the best tiki podcast and gets in depth interviews with all the interesting personalities in the tiki and Polynesian pop world. Very entertaining.

Larry king of tiki

As a retail district manager, I am constantly driving in my car and this show is a lifesaver! Adrian is so down to Earth and easy going that I almost feel like I want to hug him like a friend if I were to meet him! Whether he is talking about Tiki, his kids, his cat, his favorite hamburger joint, whatever- he is able to make conversation interesting again. Love this podcast!

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Entertaining conversations with artists, musicians, entertainers, historians and more in the tiki, cocktail, island, surf, lowbrow and alternative sub-cultures! Listen to our archive at <a href="http://desertoasisroom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">desertoasisroom.com</a>

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