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Inside the Desert Oasis Room224 Bryan InmanToday 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!
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2024-01-051h 03
Inside the Desert Oasis Room223 Jeremy Floyd and Alex LambToday 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!
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2023-12-201h 10
Inside the Desert Oasis Room222 Chad YohoOn 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!
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2023-12-0654 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room221 David & Jessica Badgerow of ”Cocktail Fridays”Today 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!
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2023-09-271h 07
Inside the Desert Oasis Room220 Justin PetersonOn 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!
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2023-08-1131 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room219 Kent Thompson and Boris HamiltonOn 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!
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2023-07-071h 16
Inside the Desert Oasis Room218 Ken and Heather PleasantOn 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!
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For exclusive...2023-04-251h 18
Inside the Desert Oasis Room217 Brandon & Kim Grilc (The Kazan Room)Today 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!
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Transcend Your Dichotomy w/ Brooke Monaghan170. How to make it as a digital creator w/ Adrian EustaquioIn this episode of Transcend Your Dichotomy, Brooke interviews Adrian Eustaquio, creator and host of Inside the Desert Oasis Room. Adrian speaks about his journey of going from working a full-time corporate gig to working for himself, and his experience in finding sponsors for his podcast.Brooke and Adrian discuss the challenges of working for yourself and the concept of No Zero Days. It is not all sunshine and rainbows, but they both agree that they would rather hustle for their own benefit than for someone else. Adrian also talks about his ongoing and upcoming projects, including...2023-03-2100 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room216 Marie KingOn 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!
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Inside the Desert Oasis Room215 Tomas De Los Reyes & Ben RojoToday 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!
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Inside the Desert Oasis Room214 Miss Spent Youth & Veronica VossToday 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!
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2023-02-0135 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room212 Addie Alonzo & Crystal MendozaIt'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!
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2022-12-301h 11
Inside the Desert Oasis Room211 Sonny EspondaToday 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
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2022-12-121h 09
Inside the Desert Oasis Room210 Evan ReinerToday 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!
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2022-11-1856 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room209 Los PakalolosOn 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!
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2022-11-061h 06
Inside the Desert Oasis Room208 Noa Laporga (Live from Frogtown Brewery)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 & 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!
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For exclusive...2022-08-1227 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room207 Stefan ImmkeToday 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
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Inside the Desert Oasis Room206 Sam Schwall of The Deep Sea DiversToday 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!
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2022-04-081h 02
Inside the Desert Oasis Room205 The Donn of Tiki & Frogtown Brewery CollabToday 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 & tiki community, including...2022-03-1856 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room204 Joseph CorzoOn 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!
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Inside the Desert Oasis Room203 The Trademark Brewing Dream TeamToday 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
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Inside the Desert Oasis Room202 Ed HamiltonToday 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...2021-12-191h 53
Inside the Desert Oasis Room201 ”Mount Rushmore” with The Tiki BossOn 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!
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2021-11-3057 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room200 Sylvia Flores (Chichironiz)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!
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To listen to our archive, go to...2021-10-1846 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room199 Esteban Ricardo De LunaToday 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!
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2021-09-2232 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room198 Adam DemerathToday 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!
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2021-08-171h 12
Inside the Desert Oasis Room197 Greg BansueloToday 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 this session are our friends Boris Hamilton and Alex Lamb from the upcoming documentary...2021-08-1047 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room196 Harry Yee Tribute with the Kontigo CollectiveJoin 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!
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2021-07-1259 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room195 Summers in Hawaii (Chris and Lis Summers)Today 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 changing experience!
To watch the video we...2021-06-291h 21
Inside the Desert Oasis Room194 Dottie Deville and Matt Koken of Til Two ClubOn 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
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Inside the Desert Oasis Room193 Garret RichardToday 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
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Inside the Desert Oasis Room192 Alex Lamb and Max Well from The Donn of TikiToday 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 good friends, Marlene Dietrich!
On the web: http://www...2021-05-181h 00
Inside the Desert Oasis Room191 Odd Rodney (from Arizona Tiki Oasis 2021)Our 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!
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This episode is sponsored by Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by...2021-05-0457 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room190 Live from Tiki Oasis Arizona 2021Join 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
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2021-04-2857 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room189 Mike Buhen Jr and Greg BansueloToday 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 opened in the first place? She is also the reason they...2021-03-3154 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room188 McBiff, Rick Miller and Dan WatsonToday 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!
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This episode is sponsored by Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Steadfast Pomade, Tiki-Ti and Skull & Crown Trading Co. Stop by their FB and IG pages...2021-03-241h 05
Inside the Desert Oasis Room187 David BadgerowToday 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
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2021-02-091h 34
Inside the Desert Oasis Room186 Bob Van Oosting and Leroy Schmaltz REWIND from 01-2017On 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 island inspired themed builds from yesteryear!
Social Media: @oceanicarts56
On...2021-01-1955 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room185 Randy Tarlow and Robbie GreggOn 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 Club, Steadfast Pomade, Tiki-Ti and Skull & Crown Trading Co. Stop by their FB and IG pages and...2020-12-1056 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room184 Sven Kirsten - Book of Tiki 20th AnniversaryOn 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-Ti and Skull & Crown Trading Co. Stop by their FB and I...2020-11-241h 20
Inside the Desert Oasis Room183 Will PennyToday 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 his work!
Social Media: @sexandmonsters2020-11-1727 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room182 Ross Aliotti and Jared AllenOn 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 Club, Steadfast Pomade, Tiki-Ti and Skull & Crown Trading...2020-11-0356 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room181 Kat ReederToday 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 sponsored by Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Steadfast...2020-10-0652 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room180 Kontigo Tiki BarToday we welcome Gregorio and Anna from Kontigo Tiki Bar! On this episode, we sidle up to the bar Inside the Desert Oasis Room and talk about a wide variety of topics including craft cocktails, craft spirits, vintage San Diego, random moments in history, the butterfly effect and more, including what it took to recreate the vintage paper hanging lantern, a fun cocktail garnish from yesteryear!
Social Media: @kontigotikibar
On the Web: www.chineselanternpick.com
This episode is sponsored by Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Steadfast Pomade, Tiki-Ti and Skull & Crown Trading Co. Stop by...2020-09-201h 49
Inside the Desert Oasis Room179 Bryan Azorsky and Brandon CumminsOn this sponsor spotlight edition, we are joined by Bryan Azorsky, founder of Tiki Bar T-shirt Club along with Brandon Cummins from Altamar Brands, distiller and importer of fine spirits including Four Square and Probitas Rum! Today we chat about their respective brands, how the Covid pandemic has affected their lives and their local businesses (like Tiki Cat), their thoughts about the future of the hospitality industry and also dive into some other fun and lively topics including the Marvel Universe, Kansas City BBQ and more!
Watch the follow up video after listening to this episode here...2020-09-081h 16
Tiki Tuesday TalksTiki Tuesday Talks: Born and Raised in Paradise with Noa Laporga and Adrian EustaquioJoin Noa Laporga for his seminar on being Born and Raised in Paradise. Noa owns Skulls and Crown Trading Co in Honolulu, Hawaii. He will discuss being raised in a Hawaiian / Filipino household in Hawaii near the sugar plantation and what it's like owning a Tiki bar in Hawaii.
Noa will be joined by Adrian Eustaquio. He is the host and producer of "Inside the Desert Oasis Room," a podcast recorded from his home tiki space of the same name. Adrian is a long time Tiki enthusiast, active member in the Tiki community and avid supporter...2020-09-021h 08
Inside the Desert Oasis Room178 Cristian DiazToday we chat with Cristian Diaz! You might know him better as Skipper Cristian, bartender at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar located at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. On this episode Cristian chats about his start at a Brazilian restaurant in Fresno, his background in culinary school and his journey to Trader Sam's. We also chat about his new YouTube venture Adventures with Alchemy and what's in store for future episodes!
Social Media: @skippercristian and @adventures_with_alchemy
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJiQKb39E5PJ9Eydyibx54Q
This episode is...2020-08-271h 15
Inside the Desert Oasis Room177 Fritz Costa (Lowbrow Literati)Today we chat with Fritz Costa, author, professor and scientist. Learn about Fritz's scientific background, his former life in academia and hear how he went from being a college professor to becoming a blogger and author telling the stories of Shag, Tim Biskup, Derek Yaniger, Miles Thompson and Brandi Milne in his new book The Lives of Lowbrow Artists!
Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Lives-Lowbrow-Artists-1-ebook/dp/B08D8NWC13/
On the Web: http://www.lowbrowliterati.com
Social Media: @lowbrow_literati
This episode is sponsored by Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club...2020-08-121h 13
Inside the Desert Oasis Room176 Par AvionOn this episode we chat with Bernard Yin and Rebecca Ramirez, the surf instrumentalist duo better known as Par Avion! Learn about their musical backgrounds, influences, song writing process and hear about their latest collaboration with Mexican cumbia musicians Perro Agradecido and how a chance meet up led to their latest project, Perro Avion!
Get new release here: http://bit.ly/perroavionspotcalifornia
Bandcamp: https://paravionmusic.bandcamp.com
On the Web: http://www.vivaparavion.com
Social Media: @vivaparavion
This episode is sponsored by Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Steadfast Pomade, Tiki-Ti and Skull...2020-07-301h 09
Inside the Desert Oasis Room175 Tiki DiabloOn this episode we chat with artist, carver and builder Danny Gallardo aka Tiki Diablo! Tiki Diablo is a world reknown tiki carver, mug maker and thematic builder having created some of the most iconic collectibles and tiki themed spaces of the modern era. If you're a tiki enthusiast, odds are you've got one or more of his tiki mugs in your collection or you've visited a bar he's built! I've known Danny for about 2 decades and so, on this episode we chat about the early days of tiki when we first met, what and who inspires his work...2020-07-081h 07
Inside the Desert Oasis Room174 Starr Kalahiki, Mark Tanouye and Kit Ebersbach of Don TikiOn this episode we chat with 2 time Na Hoku Hano Hano award winner Starr Kalahiki, bassist Mark Tanouye and musician, producer and song-writer Kit Ebersbach, co-founder of the iconic jazz exotica band Don Tiki! This broadcast is a replay of the live session we conducted with them on our Instagram page. We chat about their musical backgrounds, their residency at Skull & Crown Trading Company, life on the islands and are even treated to a couple of live performances! If you'd like to watch our video of this session go to our Instagram page @polynesianpop and click on the IGTV...2020-06-271h 17
Inside the Desert Oasis Room173 Long Beach Dub AllstarsToday we chat with Opie Ortiz and Marshall Goodman aka Ras MG from the Long Beach Dub Allstars! Opie and Ras MG are part of the original line up from the iconic punk/ska/reggae band Sublime. On this episode we chat about their origins with Sublime, the history of their band the Long Beach Dub Allstars and how their pedigrees are connected. We also talk about their song writing and production process and what's in store for the future of their band and their music!
On the Web: www.lbdamusic.com
Social Media: @longbeachduballstars
2020-06-0948 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room172 The Covid Chronicles - Noa LaporgaOn this final installment of our series the Covid Chronicles, we chat with Noa Laporga! Noa along with his partner Angelina are the founders of Hawaii's newest tiki bar known as Skull & Crown Trading Company. We learn about Noa's eceletic background, his upbringing on Oahu and how it culminated into him opening Skull & Crown. And as the world slowly reopens, we discuss what's next for this venture including collectors mugs, a book, an album with Don Tiki and the upcoming Skull & Crown Traders Club!
As always, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did...2020-05-2942 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room171 The Covid Chronicles - Randy WongOn this installment of the Covid Chronicles we chat with Randy Wong! Randy is the Co-founder, Band Leader and Music Director of the modern exotica band, Waitiki! On this episode, we briefly touch on the current state of affairs on the Hawaiian islands regarding the covid pandemic however, for the bulk of our chat we talk about his and his band members roots in Exotica music. Learn about Waitiki's newest projects and find out how they, as professional musicians, have been persevering artistically through this pandemic!
On the Web: waitiki.bandcamp.com
Social Media: @waitiki
...2020-05-1555 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room170 The Covid Chronicles - Josh HermsmeierOn this installment of the Covid Chronicles we chat with Josh Hermsmeier! Josh hails from San Diego, California and if you're an active member in the tiki community and local to Southern California you'll probably know him best as drummer for Jason Lee and RIP-tides. In March of 2020, Josh and his immediate family were positively diagnosed as having been infected with the Covid-19 virus. On this special episode, Josh shares what this emotional and very personal experience was like for him and his family, what his thoughts are about continued quarantining, isolation, social distancing and what happens now as...2020-05-0152 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room169 The Covid Chronicles - Jim "Hurricane" HaywardOn this installment of the Covid Chronicles we chat with writer and rum aficionado of The Atomic Grog, Jim "Hurricane" Hayward! We recorded this episode just a little over a week ago before some beaches were re-opened in Florida and before The Hukilau had announced the way they were adapting to this year's changes of their annual event. It's crazy how much and how quickly things change in the world we live in these days! We still have a great chat though about cocktails, tiki and of course, the Mai Kai and their Gallons To-Go program in which local...2020-04-2755 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room168 The Covid Chronicles - The Volcanics
On this installment of the Covid Chronicles we chat with surf music impressarios, The Volcanics! Frankie, Ben and Jarrod join us to discuss the process of writing and recording their newly released EP "Freakout!" We also chat about how the virus and its resulting quarantine has affected their shows and what it's like to release and promote a new EP during a world wide pandemic!
On the web: www.thevolcanics.com
Social Media: @thevolcanics
As always, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did bringing it to you. If you...2020-04-2154 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room167 The Covid Chronicles - Keir WhitcherOn this episode of the Covid Chronicles we chat with mid-century, tiki and classic car enthusiast Keir Whitcher! Keir hails from the land down under, just outside of Melbourne, Australia. We talk about how the corona virus has found it's way to his part of the world and how they're doing their part to flatten the curve and even explore a little bit about what the tiki scene is like in his part of Australia!
As always, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did bringing it to you. If you enjoy this podcast...2020-04-1649 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room166 The Covid Chronicles - Rina BambinaOn this installment of the Covid Chronicles we chat with pinup, model and doctor! Rina Bambina! Rina recently traveled to California and within about a day of her arrival, Los Angeles was put on limited lockdown and all bars, restaurants, public gatherings and other similar places of business or events were shut down or restricted to take out service only. Rina chats about this experience and the challenge she faced working her way back home to Germany and as a doctor of psychiatry, offers tips to those who might be struggling with this crisis.
On the web...2020-04-0942 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room165 The Covid Chronicles - Jason LeeOn this edition of the Covid Chronicles we chat with musician, composer and industry professional, Jason Lee of Jason Lee and the RIP-tides! Jason chats with us about how he's adjusted to the new reality we are all experiencing and how the corona virus has affected the live music scene and his industry as a whole!
On the web: www.jasonleeguitar.com
Social Media: @tikiguitarplayer @jasonleeandtheriptides
As always, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did bringing it to you. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider helping us with your...2020-04-0242 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room164 The Covid Chronicles - Medusirena Marina and Kari HendlerOn our third installment of the Covid Chronicles we chat with Kari Hendler along with Marina the fire eating mermaid! This episode was recorded exactly one week ago today and it's amazing how much things have changed since then. Between then and now, beaches in both California and Florida have since been closed and some of our favorite tiki centric events have since been rescheduled. We have a fun and spirited chat about what's happening on both coasts and what we've challenged ourselves with our new found time during this quarantine!
As always, I hope you enjoy...2020-03-2755 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room163 The Covid Chronicles - Ross "Tiki Boss" AliottiOn this second episode of the Covid Chronicles we chat with Ross the "Tiki Boss" Aliotti! Ross recently returned from a visit to the Hawaiian Islands. While most of our lives were normal as he boarded the plane, things quickly turned south right after he left for the islands and when his vacation was over he returned to a very different world. We chat about how quickly things changed on the mainland during his short time away and what his island experience was like as the Covid-19 pandemic became more serious during his trip!
As always, I...2020-03-2347 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room162 The Covid Chronicles - Deejay Clulow and Chanel HerrenToday we start a new series of episodes we are calling The Covid Chronicles! At the moment I'm not really sure how many of these episodes we'll be recording but as long as social distancing is being practiced to slow down the spread of Covid-19 we'll be interviewing our guests by phone from inside the Desert Oasis Room. On this episode we chat with Deejay Clulow and Chanel Herren. Deejay and Chanel relocated somewhat recently from Las Vegas, Nevada to Pacifica, California and so we are able to get their perspective as both Nevadians and Californians as we discuss...2020-03-2044 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room161 Squeezed Up Throwback ThursdayOn this special Throwback Thursday edition, we revisit our session with the crew from the newly released documentary, Squeezed Up! Join us inside the Desert Oasis Room as we chat with the director, Dirk Behlau, executive producer, Stefan Immke and the rest of their crew also known as "The Wild Bunch", including Shane Bagnall, Andy Schmidt, Thorsten Leisenberg and Matze Heiden. The episode you are about to hear is the some of the same footage you'll see in the film and if you like tiki, hot rods, lowbrow art or kustom kulture, this film is a feast for your...2020-03-1252 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room160 Kirrah AmosaToday we are joined by singer and songwriter, Kirrah Amosa! Kirrah recently relocated to Los Angeles, California from Canberra, Australia and is the latest addition to the Island Block Radio family. We chat about her songwriting process, musical influences and are treated to a very special acoustic performance of her latest single, "Island Way" available at all media outlets beginning on February 28th!
On the Web: www.kirrahamosa.au
Social Media: @kirrahamosa
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and...2020-02-2429 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room32 Mike Buhen Jr & Sr of Tiki-TiOn this episode we speak with Mike & Mike, Jr & Sr, owners of the legendary Tiki-Ti in Los Angeles, California. I first started going to Tiki-Ti somewhere around 1995 or so. It was a great place to grab a strong and tasty tropical drink on my way out to a night of "clubbing" in Hollywood. Back then Ray Buhen was still bartending, the mixology legend who opened it back in 1961. Ray was one of the original bartenders at Don the Beachcomber, documented as the very first tiki bar opening in 1934 just after prohibition was lifted in the US, which was largely...2020-02-1741 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room20 Leroy Schmaltz & Bob Van Oosting of Oceanic ArtsOn this episode of Inside the Desert Oasis Room I make a field trip to Oceanic Arts in Whittier, California and chat with the founders and living legends Leroy Schmaltz and Bob Van Oosting. They share many never-before-heard stories related to creating, building and influencing the South Seas aesthetic during the Polynesian Pop era and beyond. It was such an honor, pleasure and treat to get a sneak peek and walk-thru of their massive, private collection; soon to be compiled for a book!
2020-02-1753 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room31 Jordan T from House of Blues AnaheimI've been a big fan of Jordan T since his first hit single "Sunset Tonight" on Island Radio back in 2014 and started following him on Instagram and eventually became Facebook friends with him. Over the years, I saw several of his shows here on the mainland, which eventually lead up to this day. I reached out to him for an interview and he graciously opened up some time for me and we recorded this from his green room at the House of Blues in Anaheim. Jordan was gracious, friendly and accommodating and I really enjoyed hanging out with him.2020-02-1732 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room159 "Q" from Island Block RadioToday we are joined by my friend "Q", Producer and On Air Personality for Island Block Radio and Island Block TV. Q talks to us about how he got his start in radio, his thoughts on the future of radio, island music, guilty pleasures, bucket lists and much, much more!
To listen to Island Block Radio, click here:
https://onlineradiobox.com/us/dashislandblock/
To follow Island Block Radio on social media @islandblockradio here:
https://www.facebook.com/IslandBlockRadio/
https://www.instagram.com/islandblockradio/
Outro Music: "The Wrong Time" by Silent...2020-02-1442 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room158 John Philbin ReturnsToday we welcome John Philbin back to the podcast! You might know John from his various movie characters over the past 3 decades including Turtle in North Shore, Nathaniel in Point Break, Tom McLaury in Tombstone, Chuck in Return of the Living Dead, Amos in Children of the Corn and more! On this episode we chat about what's happened in his life since our last chat along with his current film projects including "White Wolves", "Ghost Babe" and "Undateable John" now playing on Amazon Prime!
To watch Undateable John on Amazon Prime, click here:
https://www.amazon...2020-02-1453 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room157 Devon DevereauxJoin us as we chat with artist Devon Devereaux on how he got his start in the world of pop surrealism, his influences, his creative process and what's in store for 2020!
Check out his websites at http://www.devondevereaux.com or http://www.creepytiki.com Get his stuff at Hot Topic! https://www.hottopic.com/creators/artist/devon-devereaux
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!
2020-01-2835 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room156 Hanford Lemoore and 20 Years of Tiki CentralOn this episode we celebrate 20 years of Tiki Central! Join us at the Tonga Hut in North Hollwood, California and listen in on the festivities along with stories by Tiki Central members new and old, all followed by an exclusive chat with founder Hanford Lemoore!
Check out Tiki Central at www.tikicentral.com
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!
2020-01-171h 13
Inside the Desert Oasis Room155 Desert Oasis Room at The Grotto Radio ShowFor this first episode of 2020, we thought it would be fun to share our session at The Grotto Radio Show. On this episode we talk about Tiki music and play some of our favorites, from traditional South Pacific tribal drums to modern exotica and everything in between. Special thanks to Marc Atkinson from The Grotto Radio Show for having me on as a guest DJ and co-host!
To listen to The Grotto Radio every Wednesday at 8pm at www.radiocore.org
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast...2020-01-071h 28
Inside the Desert Oasis Room154 The Holiday Episode 2019On this episode we have our friends share a fun or memorable Christmas or New Years Eve story. For this last episode of 2019, we'd like to thank our sponsors Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Tiki-Ti and Steadfast Pomade for their continued support as well as all of our listeners who tune in every week. Thank you all for making Inside the Desert Oasis Room possible!
2019-12-3049 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room153 San Francisco Tiki Bar ReviewOn this episode I road trip up to the San Francisco bay with our friend Boris Hamilton. We visit and review our experiences at R&G Lounge, Pagan Idol, Zombie Village, The Buena Vista, Scoma's, California Gold, Marin Joe's and Bon Voyage. Special thanks to Buz Deadwax for hosting our stay at the Alta Vista Tiki Room, the giant morning lattes and the bottomless Buz Tais!
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!
2019-12-2147 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room152 Kiddie Cocktails with Stuart SadlerFor this holiday season, we thought it would be fun to flashback to Tiki Oasis 2019 and listen in on Stuart Sandler's symposium entitled Kiddie Cocktails. Stuart is a font designer and publisher, graphic designer and author of the book, Kiddie Cocktails. Hear Stuart's story and learn about the difference between kiddie cocktails and mocktails, how to set up your own kiddie cocktail bar and more! There's a little cameo with Derek Yaniger in there too!
Get the Kiddie Cocktails book by Stuart Sadler here:
https://www.misterretro.com/merchandise/books/kiddie-cocktails-book
https://www.amazon.com...2019-12-0944 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room151 Mai Tai MafiaThis episode is part 2 of our visit to the 2nd Annual OCUSBG Tiki Night at Tiki Farm! On this episode we are joined by the Mai Tai Mafia and listen in on their club presentation of what makes up this fun and unique collaboration with Nathan Hazard from Real McCoy Rum, Alexandre Chaigne from Combier USA and Joe Carlin from Liquid Alchemist!
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!
2019-11-3058 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room150 2nd Annual OCUSBG TIki Night at Tiki FarmToday we record live from the 2nd Annual Orange County United States Bartenders Guild's Tiki Meeting hosted by Tiki Farm, the world's largest manufacturer of tiki mugs and chat with our friend Benny, the OCUSBG founder and president along with Holden Westland, founder and president of Tiki Farm. Also joining us on this episode are skippers Cristian Diaz, Roy Hanzal and Ash Nalbadayan from Trader Sam's followed by the Mai Tai Mafia; Nathan Hazard from Real McCoy Rum, Alexandre Chaigne from Combier USA and Joe Carlin from Liquid Alchemist!
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki...2019-11-201h 00
Inside the Desert Oasis Room149 Jerry Berta (the Rainbow Professor) and Mike Souriolle (Gecko)Today we go into Max's South Seas Hideway's private ceramics studio to chat with their in-house sculptor, artist and ceramicist, Jerry Berta to learn about their kiln to table concept in which all tiki mugs, volcano bowls, pupu platters and more are custom made in house for Max's South Seas Hideaway. Also joining us for this episode is our old friend Gecko from South Sea Arts of Hawaii for a historic event - the first pouring, molding and pressing of his Ward Warehouse tiki mugs, the first artist made house mug for Max's, the probable first proper tiki bar...2019-11-0534 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room148 Max's South Seas Hideaway with Mark Sellers & Martin CateToday we chat with Mark Sellers and Martin Cate to learn all about Max's South Seas Hideaway. Max's is unlike any Tiki or Polynesian bar or restaurant that's opened in the last 5 decades. It harkens back to the days when a Polynesian bar or restaurant was a grand space, similar to the Polynesian palaces of yesteryear like the Kahiki, the Mai Kai or the Kona Kai. Hear about what it took to bring this venture to life and what the future holds for this spectacular space!
For more information or reservations go to http://www.maxstiki.com 2019-10-2539 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room147 Hale (@listentohale)Today we chat with musical artist Hale! also known as singer, songwriter and guitarist, Peter Cruz. The last time I chatted with Peter was when he was lead guitarist for island reggae band, Tribal Theory. We recorded this episode on the release of his new solo debut single "Feel That" and sit down for a candid chat about his creative growth, how it has changed and fueled his musical career, and what's in store for the future of Hale Music.
New single "Feel That" available at all digital outlets! For more information: www.listentohale.com
Social...2019-10-1540 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room146 Frank BuiOn this episode we chat with Frank Bui! I first met Frank at the inaugural Mahalo Monday monthly tiki night at the prohibition era themed speakeasy, the Blind Rabbit, hidden in the bowels of the Anaheim Packing House. Hear his story of how he went from a decade long career in designing product packaging to becoming one of Orange County's premiere craft cocktail bartenders!
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!
2019-10-041h 02
Inside the Desert Oasis Room145 Frogtown BreweryToday we sit down with the crew from Frogtown Brewery and chat with their brewers and beertenders about their new Tiki Series of specialty beers and how they are being developed! Learn about the process behind their popular tiki inspired Painkiller Milkshake IPA and hear a sneak peek of some of exciting upcoming collaborations!
On the Web: www.frogtownbrewery.com
Social Media: @frogtownbeer
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!
2019-09-2333 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room144 Xavier Junqueras of Viva TikiXavier is one of the producers and partners of a new documentary currently in the works, coming out of Barcelona, Spain called Viva Tiki. This documentary explores the stories and history behind the tiki movement in Spain, who the players were, how it got started, the mugs, the cocktails and more!
On the Web: www.facebook.com/viva.tiki
Social Media: @viva.tiki
This episode is sponsored by Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!
2019-09-1300 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room143 Matt PietrekMatt Pietrek is the rum and cocktail enthusiast, author and personality behind the popular spirits blog, Cocktail Wonk. He joins the podcast to chat about his new book, Minimalist Tiki. Learn about the concept behind Minimalist Tiki and hear the story of his journey from full time tech writer to full time rum writer!
On the Web: www.cocktailwonk.com
Social Media: @cocktailwonk
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!
2019-08-2758 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room142 Matthew LoceyMatthew Locey was born in Hilo on the big island of Hawaii and lived most of his life in Kaneohe, Oahu. Hear stories from his decades long career in television and film from projects he's worked on including Magnum PI, Baywatch Hawaii, Hawaii 5-0 and most recently, South Seas Cinema. With his masters degree in Polynesian studies we also chat about the sensitive topic of cultural appropriation as well as hear his stories about what life was like growing up on the islands!
For more information on South Seas Cinema: www.southseascinema.org
This episode...2019-08-161h 15
Inside the Desert Oasis Room141 IxtahueleIxtahuele is a premiere exotica band from Sweden comprised of musicians that are formally trained instrumentalists in classical and jazz music genres. Today we chat with members Mattias, Johan, Wictor and Henrik about their musical backgrounds, what it's like to perform Exotica music in Sweden and learn about their latest project, the Dharmaland Sessions with special guest Brian Chidester, co-director of the upcoming documentary, "As the Wind" a biography of exotica performer Eden Ahbez.
For more information on Ixtahuele:
Website: www.ixtahuele.com
Social Media: @ixtahuele
For more information on the Dharmaland Sessions: 2019-08-0651 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room140 Tiki Art & Polynesian Pop in American Culture from Comic Con 2019On this episode we podcast live from San Diego Comic-Con 2019 and bring to you the "Tiki Art & Polynesian Pop in American Culture" panel, moderated by James Wasser. I was privileged to not only document but also participate in this panel along with other luminaries in the current tiki movement, including artists Josh "Shag" Agle, Bosko Hrnjak, Tom "Big Toe" Laura, Suzy "AtomiKitty" Mosher, Devon Devereaux, author Martin S. Lindsay and mug makers Brandon Giraldez & Holden Westland. We chat about each panelists respective contributions, observations and personal perspectives in the modern day tiki movement from the largest Comic, Art and...2019-07-251h 02
Inside the Desert Oasis Room139 The VolcanicsOn this episode we podcast live from the Painkiller IPA Tiki Party at Frogtown Brewery and joining us is legendary LA surf music band, The Volcanics! We chat about their origins, musical influences, guilty pleasures and more!
Check out their webpage and get their new CD here: http://www.thevolcanics.com
Social Media: @thevolcanics
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Quiet Village Exotic Tiki Bazaar, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!
2019-07-1549 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room138 Rums of the Mai-Kai SymposiumToday we go into the Mai Kai's main dining room to join Jim "Hurricane" Hayward and special guest Matt Pietrek for their "Rums of the Mai-Kai" symposium direct from The Hukilau! Go on a virtual journey to the Caribbean to learn about the key rums and styles that have dominated The Mai-Kai’s acclaimed cocktails for more than 60 years!
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!
2019-07-0552 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room137 Randy Avon and Nani MakaHosted by Tim "Swanky" Glazner, author of Mai Kai: History and Mystery of the Iconic Tiki Restaurant, we recorded this episode from The Hukilau in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For this session we are joined by Randy Avon, son of Pualani Mossman, the "Face of Hawaii" in the 1930's who modeled for Matson's Navigation Company, starred in "Song of the Islands" and was the inspiration for the song "Lovely Hula Hands." And joining us on this episode is Nani Maka, one of the Mai Kai's original Mystery Girls, the lead dancer at Yankee Clipper's Polynesian Room, star of "Pagan Island"...2019-06-251h 10
Inside the Desert Oasis Room136 Ruby ChampagneThe Mexican Spitfire of Burlesque, Ruby Champagne is an award winning burlesque performer, dancer and pin-up model whose accolades include Miss Viva Las Vegas in 2010, Best Soloist at A-BurlyQ in 2012, Queen of Burlesque at the San Antonio Burlesque Festival in 2014 and most recently crowned as Miss Tiki Oasis in 2018. On this episode we chat with Ruby at her local tiki bar, The Bamboo Club in Long Beach, California. Hear how she got her start in burlesque, how it's changed over her 13 year career and who we think would best portray her if a movie were to be made about...2019-06-1854 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room135 Nick Camara and KenWelcome to a special episode of Inside the Desert Oasis Room as we are joined by two titans in the tiki publishing game! Nick Camara, the founder of Tiki Magazine and Ken Holewczynski, the founder of Exotica Moderne, sit down together for a monumental meeting of the magazine minds to chat about their backgrounds, experiences and challenges of printing their respective magazines based around the tiki culture!
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Heartland Hemp & Supply Co, The Magic Zombie Glass, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and...2019-06-1043 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room134 Holden WestlandIf you're a tiki fanatic like me and you've got a tiki mug collection of some sort, you most likely have something that's passed through the hands of Holden Westland. Holden is the founder, owner and CEO of Tiki Farm, the world's largest manufacturer of tiki mugs, bowls, bar products and more. On this episode we chat about the origins of Tiki Farm, how the mug business has changed over the years and what the future holds for his iconic brand!
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Heartland Hemp & Supply Co, The Magic Zombie Glass, Tiki...2019-06-0432 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room133 Analea BrownIsland Empire's first Tongan female Artist, Analea grew up in a big musical family. In fact, she's even cousins with the The Jets! On this episode we stop by her green room before a sold out show at the House of Blues to chat about her musical background, her song writing process and the meaning and motivation behind her new album, Queendom!
On the Web: http://www.analeabrown.com
FB/IG/Twitter: @analeabrown
This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tonga Hut, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB...2019-05-2929 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room132 Rina BambinaRina Bambina is a pin-up and retro model from Germany who's traveled all around the world! I met Rina at the world famous Tiki-Ti and two weeks later, we recorded this episode after a photo shoot with pin-up photographer Mitzi & Co inside the Desert Oasis Room. Hear how Rina got her start in pin-up and more interestingly, learn about what she does outside the world of pin-up; it's sure to surprise (and impress) you!
On the Web: www.rina-bambina.com
FB/IG/Twitter: @bambina_rina
Cover Photo: @mitziandco www.mitziandco.com
This episode...2019-05-1338 min
Inside the Desert Oasis Room131 Drew BrophyDrew Brophy is a world reknown lifelong surfer and traveler who's career exploded in the late 1990's when he began painting surfboards using techniques he developed with water based paint pens. On this episode, we join Drew in his gallery and studio to chat about how he got his start as an artist, some fun stories of his travel adventures, his philosophies on life, and how his art has evolved and continues to evolve in this ever changing world.
On the Web: www.drewbrophy.com
FB/IG/Twitter: @drewbrophy @brophyartgallery
This episode is sponsored...2019-05-041h 07
Inside the Desert Oasis Room130 Swapcast with Jonah RaydioOn this episode we record a swapcast with the crew from Jonah Raydio! You might know Jonah Ray from such projects as Mystery Science Theater 3000, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, or as former co-host of The Nerdist Podcast. Along with Jonah, we chat with is own co-hosts on Jonah Raydio, Neil Mahoney and Cash Hartzell and of course, we are accompanied by our old friend Boris Hamilton! Join us for a couple rounds of cocktails as we record this episode live from the legendary Tiki-Ti on Sunset Boulevard!
Instagram and Twitter: @jonahraydio https://jonahraydio.libsyn.com/ 2019-04-231h 40
Music and Booze With MoEpisode 26 - Adrian EustaquioOn this episode, we end our Tropical Summer with home bartender & podcaster Adrian Eustaquio, whose "Inside the Desert Oasis Room" show touches on many facets of the tiki world. We also get into freestyle, Jawaiian music, & his scratch DJ past. Massive Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/shebmo/playlist/7JgV55wYLu7AfUX1BX8GNi?si=cH1vvlA4QfaAYENAGo2EFQ2018-09-071h 01