Zen Tiki Lounge - Episodes | My Podcast Data

	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	482 You Say Coquito, I Hear Cocaine, Happy Holidays	28 Nov 2024
Each year all of the ZTL hosts gather in the lounge for the annual holiday spectacular. Sunshine, Pumpkin, Starshine and Kalani are all here for some festive mirth and shenanigans. Sunshine mixes up the Coquito and a few of our favorite ZTL cocktails. We enjoy vegan snacks in honor of Pumpkin, Starshine reveals a dark secret and Kalani shares her chocolate balls.
	481 Sunshine and Lava Crotch on the Sun Princess	20 Nov 2024
On a recent voyage around the Caribbean, Sunshine, The Husband and a few friends put a few minutes aside to record a podcast at sea. Sunshine is joined by Emmy award winning news personality (he really is a personality) Jordan Hogan. Some of our best shows come from little prep and lots of tangents. This episode may be one of those. We discuss: cruising (the ship kind you perv), cocktails, social anxiety at parties, certainly no politics ;), meeting people onboard, how to win an Emmy and much more.
	472 Are Tomatoes Tiki? And The Missionaries Downfall	14 Oct 2023
Starshine and Kalani and Pumpkin, Oh my! All the ladies are in the lounge for one of our rare all host podcasts. If you hear meowing cats its because Sunshine couldn’t edit out all the cross talk. Sorry. Sunshine and the ladies have some catching up to do including: Summer tomato tastings from our gardens (it turns dirty say you may assume), what scent is your tiki bar (it also turns dirty), and what event was I ate when I was found passed out in a stairwell. Classic.
	471 Cruising To The Shameful Tiki With Kalani	06 Aug 2023
Two of your favorite ZTL hosts are in the lounge sharing stories of their separate summer vacations. Kalani headed to Hawaii for 17 days of escape while Sunshine was on an Alaskan cruise. We mix up Marooned, one of our most popular cocktails and give you our thoughts on place to see and do in Hawaii and Alaska.
	470 Bamboo Club With Dustin Rodriquez, Bamboo Ben and Marty Lush	31 Jul 2023
On this episode we met up with Bamboo Ben, his son Blake, Dustin Rodriguez and Marty Lush. We couldn’t ask for a better group of people to discuss the creation of the Bamboo Club from concept to reality and what it feels like just a few years later. Can you believe that Marty and never been here before? He doesn’t get out much ;)
	468 LIVE @ Tiki Caliente With Rory Snyder & Mark Riddle	26 May 2023
This episode of ZTL recorded at Tiki Caliente 14 will give you just a taste of all the fun you can have over a four day weekend filled with live music, over a dozen parties and lots of great food and cocktails. Special guests this time are Rory Snyder, host and creator of Tiki Caliente. Each year Rory pulls off an even more spectacular weekend that pictures don’t do justice. We also have an interview with Mark Riddle aka Marty Lush who just released his first solo Exotica album, Lahana Sunset
	467 Fight!? What Fight? Aloooooooha	16 Apr 2023	00:46:05
April 1st is just another day. Though, there is one tradition we had never participated in. Practical jokes are always fun for someone but not always everyone. Well, we went for it with mostly positive “ha ha” results. On our previous episode the hosts of ZTL created a not so elaborate scheme to convince people that we had broken up due to a little tiki back stabbing. But not to worry, all is good with the four of us and this podcast is proof. What if there was a tiki centric football podcast? Would you listen? If Starshine and Kalani could no longer be in the same room together, would ZTL still go on? Does Pumpkin really care at all? Those are some of the things we explore on this reunion episode. In addition to some Mai Tai’s and listener mail. We hope you enjoy having all four hosts back together
	464 Pipi Longstocking Takes Over Kalani's Mind	04 Mar 2023
Kalani and Sunshine are in the lounge with several cocktails and some packet drinks to review. You may notice we decided this episode back before Valentine’s Day. Well, we meant to get it posted sooner but that just didn’t happen. You were sure to enjoy our comments about the noble mix packet drinks, they were surprisingly good.
	463 Making Tiki Babies With Sweet Sweet Exotica	23 Jan 2023
Aloooooooooha! and welcome to the Zen Tiki Lounge. The bar is full this time. Sunshine, Kalani, Neighbor Julio and Neighbor Nicole are on board for a new cocktail, some shots and a new rum to taste. Plus, some great conversation about saving water, a Tiki Caliente update and what songs get you in the mood?
	462 Everyone Is Sick For The Holidays, Lets Drink!	24 Dec 2022
https://www.cutwaterspirits.com/bali-hai/ https://thetinyumbrella.com?fbclid=IwAR1daSKYjn3HtWf4jY7oUTfQr6jJUF9bhFAPay-hpIARtVpRcWEy9OEuzZQ https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com
	461 Circa Caliente Recap And Interviews With Real People ;)	03 Dec 2022
Audio file has been restored however the blog post is still being recovered. Please enjoy the audio and check back later for lots of pics from the event including the room parties.
	460 Flight Of The Daiquiris	04 Sep 2022
https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com
	480 Circa Caliente and 9north, The Party is about to start	10 Oct 2024
9north drinks and rum Circa Caliente Full details and pictures will be added shortly
	459 Casino Time With Pumpkin And A New Tiki Slot Machine	13 Aug 2022
Sunshine and Pumpkin hit the road and spend a night at the local casino. Lucky for them, Harrahs Southern California has a great craft called bar, Spiked. When two long time friends enjoy gambling, drinking and shenanigans its easy to have a good time.
	458 We Have Been Probed And They Came Back For The Tiki Bars	23 Jul 2022
Don’t worry. Beings from other worlds have visited us and many of us have been probed without knowing, What you don’t know, can’t hurt? Or did it? Let’s drink! New to the ZTL podcast is Ricky! He joins us for a wonderful conversation about sci fi, tiki events, adult shenanigans and lifes essential questions. Are tiki bars a universal phenononem? We think so.
	457 It's A Clip Show With Sunshine, Pumpkin, Starshine And Friends	17 Jun 2022
Sunshine uncovered a dozen or so audio clips in his iPhone. Put then together while drinking a Mai Tai and this episode is what you get. Hope you enjoy.
	456 Rory Snyder, Le Fern Grand Opening, Bryan Azorsky of Tiki Bar T-shirt Club	25 May 2022
LIVE from Tiki Caliente 13. Sunshine, Starshine and Kalani powered through the four day weekend enjoying every moment. On day 1 we interviewed Rory Snyder the event host during the grand opening of his new bar Le Fern. Also interviewed is Bryan Azorsky of Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club. Its a loud interview with plenty of folks partying in the background. Enjoy!
	455 CharPooterie And Seasonal Cocktails	05 Mar 2022
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	454 Could Anita Mai Tai Be The Next Drag Superstar?	06 Feb 2022
Neighbor Nichole joins us in the Zen Tiki Lounge for her third visit. Since she liked one of our previous cocktails so much we are again pouring Moog Over Rita. This take on a Rita is both sweet and savory with passion fruit and Chile vodka. Click the link above for the recipe and try this one for your self. Nichole is joining Sunshine to talk about a project that is a long time in the making. Anita Mai Tai will someday be Sunshines official drag persona. Anitas look is being worked on and Nichole is leading the effort to design a wig and makeup routine that will give Anita a signature look. Sunshine will bring the personality, of course. Follow Anita Mai Tai on Instagram to see the progress…its going to be slow BTW.
	453 Let's Get The Holiday Cocktails Pouring	16 Dec 2021
We are BACK! Its been a busy and odd few months. Haven’t posted a podcast in a few months. Neighbor Nichole is back in the lounge with Sunshine for a holiday rum cocktail, some ideas on gift giving for your boozed up friends. And more. Listening to the Blue Hawaiians Christmas album and feeling cozy with friends. Listen!
	452 A Zombie Went To Las Vegas	11 Sep 2021
Alrighty. This podcast is just a quick little something to hold y’all over till the Ladies of the Lounge are back behind the bar. Sunshine is solo this episode with a few quick topics and some listener feedback. MORE notes coming soon…got a party to go to. JUST LISTEN
	451 Lost Spirits, Gin In My Tiki Drink, And Changing Your Tiki Name	14 Aug 2021
Turn the lights down, put on the exotica and mix up the Akashi Guava Sour. This new drink by Sunshine Tiki was inspired by our growing love of Gin. 135º East Dry Gin is a lovely herbal dry gin that mixes very well in a cocktail. All four hosts enjoyed sipping this while recording this episode of ZTL podcast.
	450 Bottled Mai Tais, Vegan Tacos And Gotta Go Flamingo	18 Jul 2021
Sunshine and Kalani here in the lounge for two cocktails and a LOT of listener mail. We have some serious catching up to do with our fans after taking so many weeks off. Conversation includes: Gotta Go Flamingo, Kate’s Lazy Desert, Hi Time wine cellar, pre bottled mai tai, home pickling and Sunshines very odd late night dreams.
	479 The Russian Mafia and The Ice Machine	21 Jul 2024
Let’s start with the cocktail. On this episode we are drinking ABBAstract, a concoction we developed using 9north Rum. We highly recommend you mix this up at home. 9north is become more available, especially in the SoCal area. You can order from Chips Liquor, and their shipping prices are pretty decent. Mentioned on this episode are two places the ladies like to get their retro clothing. Kalani and Nicole recommend Unique Vintage and Retro Ruthie. If you need that perfect dress for the weekend, try Unique Vintage. For customers aloha shirts and skirts…Retro Ruthie. Also on this episode, a new tune from Mr. Moai and the Tikiheads, featuring both Mark Riddle and Kane Manakoora of The Manakooras to bring you, "Tahitian Twilight." As of this posting, there are just a few dozen wristbands left for Circa Caliente. This is the biggest, smallest tiki event in Palm Springs and the place to be this October. https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com Click the image and get your tiki bar t-shirt club…we love them and we wear them!
	414 Vegan Missionaries Downfall And The Bar Flies Who Like Them More Than Marvel Super Hero Movies	19 Jun 2021
Sunshine and Pumpkin hopped onto the bar stools for this episode on a warm June afternoon. When Pumpkin is in the lounge we have blends drinks. Sunshine does NOT have many of these blended cocktails in his recipe book so turning to classic drink recipes is always a good idea. Missionaries Downfall from the Total Tiki app by Beachbum Berry. Conversation on this episode includes: Super hero movies just need to stop, Golden Tiki Las Vegas has new food items and great new decor, memories of the first ZTL podcasts, dead raccoons in the ceiling of our old apartment, a tiki bar t-shirt club giveaway and more.
	449 Auntie PuPu Gets A Visit From Mama Juana	06 Jun 2021
The last new podcast from the ZTL crew was March 15 2021. Apparently we all needed three months off. As all of your hosts started to either return to work or get ready for workplaces that are reopening to the public, things got a little crazy. This episode was almost a little emotional to record. Sunshine and Kalani are behind the mic with a fantastic new gin cocktail and no scripted talking points at all. Kalani does not like gin but she did enjoy Auntie PuPu’s Butterfly.
	448 Moog Over Rita With Guest Host Nichole Plus Arizona Tiki Oasis Booking Time	15 Mar 2021
Welcoming new friends to the podcast has been a little more difficult since March of 2020. Keeping things close to home is one way to stay safe and keep the show on the road. Neighbor Nichole joins us for the first time behind the microphone. Conversation on this podcast includes: aged rum vs. Añejo, added colors and “natural” flavors in your spirits, visiting Cuba, Tasting grapefruit and coconut liquors and lots more
	447 Two Rums And a Pisco Make Three Fun Classic Daiquris	24 Feb 2021
Welcome to the lounge. Sunshine is solo at the bar this time. While the Ladies are off doing what they, Sunshine wanted to send out a podcast that answers a few questions. Top of mind has been a flurry of interest in what rum we prefer with our classic lime daiquiri. Pictured to right are some of (not all by any means) favorite spirits to enjoy in the quintessential drink.
	446 Entice Her With Apricot, Then Give Her A Peach	11 Feb 2021
The lights are dim, the exotica is playing and Starshine and Sunshine are craving another cocktail that uses egg whites. This podcast is known to be a place you can come to find out more of the great things going on in the tiki world. Such are the regular videos from Spike of the Hula Girls. Mentioned on the show is a site we used to visit all the team. Critiki had been a fun reproduce for finding tiki bars around the world. Although the site is no longer updated it is still a trove of history for the tiki community.
	445 Is That Kombucha In Your Tiki Drink?	23 Jan 2021
This trip into the Zen Tiki Lounge is nothing more than a nice conversation with great drinks and exotica. Sunshine mixed up a little something tropical with kombucha, rum and fresh juice. Les Baxter is playing throughout the show.
	444 A Blue Tsunami Is Headed Your Way, We Warned You	17 Jan 2021
Its 2021 and things are looking so much different than 2020. OK, not really. Reason enough to visit our dimly lit tiki bar for drinks, exotica tunes and conversation. Sunshine is sharing over a dozen of his favorite Arthur Lyman songs including his all time favorite Dahil Sayo. Conversation includes: pandemic survival, what to do outside the house without risking your life, moments of Zen, how to enjoy alcohol based on ABV percentage, ugly food close ups and missed and forgotten listener correspondence.
	443 Bossa Nova, Pisco Sours And A Vist From John Dillermand	09 Jan 2021
Screwing takes a little longer than just popping it off. And, Starshine would rather screw it than pop it off. These are just two inebriated quotes from this episode of everyones favorite dimly lit tiki bar. Join Sunshine and Starshine for our first episode of 2021. Our theme this time is South America. Bossa Nova and Pisco Sours set the mood for some conversation about 2020 listener statistics, a new naughty kids show from Denmark, Sunshines favorite new bar toy and much more.
	442 Zooming Towards The New Year In A Tiki Bar With No Mail Service	27 Dec 2020
Have we made it? Is 2020 about to end? Will it be replaced with something better? There really is no way to tell. So mix yourself a cocktail and listen to us pontificate the potential future for all of us. Sunshine is drinking a Mai Tai made with Ten To One dark Caribbean rum and Facundo Neo silver rum. Kalani is enjoying a right proper Painkiller made with Pussers Navy rum. Pumpkin….well, iced tea.
	441 A Very Merry Covid Safe Gift Exchange & Holiday Spectacular	09 Dec 2020
What a difference a pandemic makes when recording our annual holiday spectacular. In previous years we have invited podcast listeners, friends and family. We have some great music for you on this episode. The Urban Surf Kings and Jill Martini and the Shrunken Heads have recorded some classics in their unique styles.
	478 Most High Exalted Candle Lady and the Rusty Anchor	30 Jun 2024
Sunshine and Pumpkin discuss candle tips part 2, why mojitos aren’t so great, the demise of The Mirage Las Vegas, Rhumbar says good bye, Aloha to the volcano, and other shenanigans.
	440 ASMR Failure But Worth A Shot Of Coquito	02 Dec 2020
Its no secret that the Covid pandemic continues to blaze around the globe. In an abundance of caution (aren’t we all sick of hearing that phrase) we continue to record the podcast via Zoom on most occasions so that we can remain safe in our little bubbles. The first two segments of the show were a failed attempt to try ASMR on our audience. If you follow the kids on tiktok or instagram no doubt you have heard of the popularity of this relaxing and cult like phenomenon.
	266 A Tiki Bar Holiday In Retro Style	24 Nov 2020
4 Friends, 1 Tiki Bar, Many Cocktails, must be the Holidays. Plenty of exotic holiday tunes to set the mood.
	439 Don't Be Too Cheap To Put Purple Lights On Your Bush	20 Oct 2020
Muahahahahaa! Its our favorite time of year here in the Zen Tiki Lounge. Starshine, Pumpkin and Sunshine put on some wigs, grabbed a cocktail and turned on the ol’ ZOOM. Our newest Halloween time cocktail is Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down. Listen to the show for our hopes and dreams of the Halloween season. The end of the episode includes 4 of Sunshines favorite darker exotica tunes to set the proper mood for. your dimly lit dungeon. Cheers and Mahalo
	438 Tropical Sangria And The Tiny Umbrellas On Top	08 Oct 2020
Just for Curtis and Kevin,..write up coming later. Sunshine is pickled.
	324 A Pisco Sour By Any Other Name	12 Sep 2020
Podcast Re Post: This episode is originally from February 2015. After returning from his travels, Campari Kraken is blessing the Zen Tiki Lounge with his drunken presence. Kalani, Sunshine and a few special guests sip Pisco Sours, enjoy the music of South America and ask Campari Kraken to help answer the most burning questions on our minds. Join us for this trip...
	287 New Gods Just Discovered While Drinking	01 Sep 2020
This is a Re-Post from 9/1/2013. Infamous tiki bar psychic Campari Kraken returns to the Zen Tiki Lounge for another engaging endeavor at mind reading and fortune telling. And as usual, things go horribly wrong. Sunshine and Kalani make the best of things including sipping a Campari Kraken cocktail and inventing new Gods to explain things we don't understand.
	270 Passion Pineapple Mojitos And A Tiki Bar Psychic	21 Aug 2020
This is a repost from 2013: Not so world famous tiki bar psychic Campari Kraken makes his third appearance in the Zen Tiki Lounge. While sipping passion fruit and pineapple mojitos, Kalani, Sunshine and Campari Kraken tell the fortunes and futures of podcast listeners just like you. Also a few party planning tips and updates on upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 tiki events in Southern California.
	245 The Return of Campari Kraken, Tiki Bar Psychic	08 Aug 2020
Sunshine and Starshine are visited by mystical tiki bar psychic Campari Kraken who delivers less than accurate predictions of the future. Thank goodness for the cocktails, ample exotic tunes and crafty banter.
	241 Campari Kraken Is The Tiki Bar Psychic	02 Aug 2020
Campari Kraken is the totally unknown tiki bar psychic. He joins us this week from his mysterious dimly lit corner of the bar to answer questions from our very own podcast listeners. Sunshine and Starshine sip cocktails, dish about art, stolen glaciers and the peril of the worlds corals.
	437 A Conversation About Coconut With Julio And Sunshine In Space	20 Jul 2020
Neighbor Julio was invited on the show to talk about an upcoming collaboration to give Sunshine a spin off web series. Without going into to much detail lets just say that Sunshine is finally getting his wish to be launched into space. Shenanigans and inebriation should ensue from there. Julio has been working on short films and has a love of acting/performing. So bottom line, Julio will be directing and staging the series while Sunshine gets to do what he does best. Drink and laugh.
	477 It Doesn't Feel Natural For Pumpkin, Cranking Their Knobs	23 Jun 2024
On this episode we are drinking The Diane. Click on this AI generated image to get the recipe and the story. It’s a perfect summer libation with actual “nutrition”. https://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/the-diane
	436 Three Legged Flamingos And Pictures With Hobos	12 Jul 2020
Podcast roll call. Sunshine, yes. Starshine, yes. Kalani, yes. Pumpkin, not present. Sunshine and the Lady Hobos (listen for those details) are cooped up inside via ZOOM to avoid both a pandemic and 90 plus degree temps. Good thing we always start off with a cool libation. This episode we enjoy Three Legged Flamingo.
	435 What Will The First Tiki Bar In Space Smell Like?	06 Jul 2020
Long time listens of the podcast know that all Sunshine does to arrange our next recording is send a text message to the Ladies of the lounge. Whoever answers, joins me on the podcast. Every now and then all three Ladies are available and its time to “wrangle the cats” which is our way of saying using creative editing to reduce the overlapping conversations and laughter. On this episode we showcase some local products including SoCal Rum and Simply Gala syrups, both used in a new cocktail the SoCal Hibiscus Flower.
	434 Everyone Loves A Quickie With A Good Soundtrack	15 Jun 2020
Sunshine Tiki in the lounge this episode. That means you get lots of music and less banter. Its been a few weeks since we posted a show and now that all four hosts are back to working regularly we are trying to get back into our bi weekly schedule. Your music is a classic vinyl album from Henry Mancini that Sunshine has been enjoying often in the Zen Tiki Lounge. Enjoy the full LP with just a little lounge news. AND, be sure to listen to the entire episode to see if you have a chance to get a shirt from our friends at Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club.
	433 A Sober Visit To The Dimly Lit Tiki Bar That Lives In Your Head	05 Jun 2020
In a first of firsts all present hosts of the podcast are sober and completely coherent. Every now and then one of the Ladies of the Lounge will abstain simply because they are being responsible and may need to operate a vehicle. But Sunshine is always at home and rarely has to worry about the dangers of driving under the influence. Don’t worry. We still have a good time and have plenty to talk about including some local rum and syrups to help craft our next cocktails.

482 You Say Coquito, I Hear Cocaine, Happy Holidays

28 Nov 2024

Each year all of the ZTL hosts gather in the lounge for the annual holiday spectacular. Sunshine, Pumpkin, Starshine and Kalani are all here for some festive mirth and shenanigans. Sunshine mixes up the Coquito and a few of our favorite ZTL cocktails. We enjoy vegan snacks in honor of Pumpkin, Starshine reveals a dark secret and Kalani shares her chocolate balls.

481 Sunshine and Lava Crotch on the Sun Princess

20 Nov 2024

On a recent voyage around the Caribbean, Sunshine, The Husband and a few friends put a few minutes aside to record a podcast at sea. Sunshine is joined by Emmy award winning news personality (he really is a personality) Jordan Hogan. Some of our best shows come from little prep and lots of tangents. This episode may be one of those. We discuss: cruising (the ship kind you perv), cocktails, social anxiety at parties, certainly no politics ;), meeting people onboard, how to win an Emmy and much more.

472 Are Tomatoes Tiki? And The Missionaries Downfall

14 Oct 2023

Starshine and Kalani and Pumpkin, Oh my! All the ladies are in the lounge for one of our rare all host podcasts. If you hear meowing cats its because Sunshine couldn’t edit out all the cross talk. Sorry. Sunshine and the ladies have some catching up to do including: Summer tomato tastings from our gardens (it turns dirty say you may assume), what scent is your tiki bar (it also turns dirty), and what event was I ate when I was found passed out in a stairwell. Classic.

471 Cruising To The Shameful Tiki With Kalani

06 Aug 2023

Two of your favorite ZTL hosts are in the lounge sharing stories of their separate summer vacations. Kalani headed to Hawaii for 17 days of escape while Sunshine was on an Alaskan cruise. We mix up Marooned, one of our most popular cocktails and give you our thoughts on place to see and do in Hawaii and Alaska.

470 Bamboo Club With Dustin Rodriquez, Bamboo Ben and Marty Lush

31 Jul 2023

On this episode we met up with Bamboo Ben, his son Blake, Dustin Rodriguez and Marty Lush. We couldn’t ask for a better group of people to discuss the creation of the Bamboo Club from concept to reality and what it feels like just a few years later. Can you believe that Marty and never been here before? He doesn’t get out much ;)

468 LIVE @ Tiki Caliente With Rory Snyder & Mark Riddle

26 May 2023

This episode of ZTL recorded at Tiki Caliente 14 will give you just a taste of all the fun you can have over a four day weekend filled with live music, over a dozen parties and lots of great food and cocktails. Special guests this time are Rory Snyder, host and creator of Tiki Caliente. Each year Rory pulls off an even more spectacular weekend that pictures don’t do justice. We also have an interview with Mark Riddle aka Marty Lush who just released his first solo Exotica album, Lahana Sunset

467 Fight!? What Fight? Aloooooooha

16 Apr 2023

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April 1st is just another day. Though, there is one tradition we had never participated in. Practical jokes are always fun for someone but not always everyone. Well, we went for it with mostly positive “ha ha” results. On our previous episode the hosts of ZTL created a not so elaborate scheme to convince people that we had broken up due to a little tiki back stabbing. But not to worry, all is good with the four of us and this podcast is proof.

What if there was a tiki centric football podcast? Would you listen?

If Starshine and Kalani could no longer be in the same room together, would ZTL still go on?

Does Pumpkin really care at all?

Those are some of the things we explore on this reunion episode. In addition to some Mai Tai’s and listener mail. We hope you enjoy having all four hosts back together

464 Pipi Longstocking Takes Over Kalani's Mind

04 Mar 2023

Kalani and Sunshine are in the lounge with several cocktails and some packet drinks to review. You may notice we decided this episode back before Valentine’s Day. Well, we meant to get it posted sooner but that just didn’t happen. You were sure to enjoy our comments about the noble mix packet drinks, they were surprisingly good.

463 Making Tiki Babies With Sweet Sweet Exotica

23 Jan 2023

Aloooooooooha! and welcome to the Zen Tiki Lounge. The bar is full this time. Sunshine, Kalani, Neighbor Julio and Neighbor Nicole are on board for a new cocktail, some shots and a new rum to taste. Plus, some great conversation about saving water, a Tiki Caliente update and what songs get you in the mood?

462 Everyone Is Sick For The Holidays, Lets Drink!

24 Dec 2022

https://www.cutwaterspirits.com/bali-hai/ https://thetinyumbrella.com?fbclid=IwAR1daSKYjn3HtWf4jY7oUTfQr6jJUF9bhFAPay-hpIARtVpRcWEy9OEuzZQ https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com

461 Circa Caliente Recap And Interviews With Real People ;)

03 Dec 2022

Audio file has been restored however the blog post is still being recovered. Please enjoy the audio and check back later for lots of pics from the event including the room parties.

460 Flight Of The Daiquiris

04 Sep 2022

https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com

480 Circa Caliente and 9north, The Party is about to start

10 Oct 2024

9north drinks and rum

Circa Caliente

Full details and pictures will be added shortly

459 Casino Time With Pumpkin And A New Tiki Slot Machine

13 Aug 2022

Sunshine and Pumpkin hit the road and spend a night at the local casino. Lucky for them, Harrahs Southern California has a great craft called bar, Spiked. When two long time friends enjoy gambling, drinking and shenanigans its easy to have a good time.

458 We Have Been Probed And They Came Back For The Tiki Bars

23 Jul 2022

Don’t worry. Beings from other worlds have visited us and many of us have been probed without knowing, What you don’t know, can’t hurt? Or did it? Let’s drink! New to the ZTL podcast is Ricky! He joins us for a wonderful conversation about sci fi, tiki events, adult shenanigans and lifes essential questions. Are tiki bars a universal phenononem? We think so.

457 It's A Clip Show With Sunshine, Pumpkin, Starshine And Friends

17 Jun 2022

Sunshine uncovered a dozen or so audio clips in his iPhone. Put then together while drinking a Mai Tai and this episode is what you get. Hope you enjoy.

456 Rory Snyder, Le Fern Grand Opening, Bryan Azorsky of Tiki Bar T-shirt Club

25 May 2022

LIVE from Tiki Caliente 13. Sunshine, Starshine and Kalani powered through the four day weekend enjoying every moment. On day 1 we interviewed Rory Snyder the event host during the grand opening of his new bar Le Fern. Also interviewed is Bryan Azorsky of Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club. Its a loud interview with plenty of folks partying in the background. Enjoy!

455 CharPooterie And Seasonal Cocktails

05 Mar 2022

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454 Could Anita Mai Tai Be The Next Drag Superstar?

06 Feb 2022

Neighbor Nichole joins us in the Zen Tiki Lounge for her third visit. Since she liked one of our previous cocktails so much we are again pouring Moog Over Rita. This take on a Rita is both sweet and savory with passion fruit and Chile vodka. Click the link above for the recipe and try this one for your self. Nichole is joining Sunshine to talk about a project that is a long time in the making. Anita Mai Tai will someday be Sunshines official drag persona. Anitas look is being worked on and Nichole is leading the effort to design a wig and makeup routine that will give Anita a signature look. Sunshine will bring the personality, of course. Follow Anita Mai Tai on Instagram to see the progress…its going to be slow BTW.

453 Let's Get The Holiday Cocktails Pouring

16 Dec 2021

We are BACK! Its been a busy and odd few months. Haven’t posted a podcast in a few months. Neighbor Nichole is back in the lounge with Sunshine for a holiday rum cocktail, some ideas on gift giving for your boozed up friends. And more. Listening to the Blue Hawaiians Christmas album and feeling cozy with friends. Listen!

452 A Zombie Went To Las Vegas

11 Sep 2021

Alrighty. This podcast is just a quick little something to hold y’all over till the Ladies of the Lounge are back behind the bar. Sunshine is solo this episode with a few quick topics and some listener feedback. MORE notes coming soon…got a party to go to. JUST LISTEN

451 Lost Spirits, Gin In My Tiki Drink, And Changing Your Tiki Name

14 Aug 2021

Turn the lights down, put on the exotica and mix up the Akashi Guava Sour. This new drink by Sunshine Tiki was inspired by our growing love of Gin. 135º East Dry Gin is a lovely herbal dry gin that mixes very well in a cocktail. All four hosts enjoyed sipping this while recording this episode of ZTL podcast.

450 Bottled Mai Tais, Vegan Tacos And Gotta Go Flamingo

18 Jul 2021

Sunshine and Kalani here in the lounge for two cocktails and a LOT of listener mail. We have some serious catching up to do with our fans after taking so many weeks off. Conversation includes: Gotta Go Flamingo, Kate’s Lazy Desert, Hi Time wine cellar, pre bottled mai tai, home pickling and Sunshines very odd late night dreams.

479 The Russian Mafia and The Ice Machine

21 Jul 2024

Let’s start with the cocktail. On this episode we are drinking ABBAstract, a concoction we developed using 9north Rum. We highly recommend you mix this up at home. 9north is become more available, especially in the SoCal area. You can order from Chips Liquor, and their shipping prices are pretty decent.

Mentioned on this episode are two places the ladies like to get their retro clothing. Kalani and Nicole recommend Unique Vintage and Retro Ruthie. If you need that perfect dress for the weekend, try Unique Vintage. For customers aloha shirts and skirts…Retro Ruthie.

Also on this episode, a new tune from Mr. Moai and the Tikiheads, featuring both Mark Riddle and Kane Manakoora of The Manakooras to bring you, "Tahitian Twilight."

As of this posting, there are just a few dozen wristbands left for Circa Caliente. This is the biggest, smallest tiki event in Palm Springs and the place to be this October.

https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com

Click the image and get your tiki bar t-shirt club…we love them and we wear them!

414 Vegan Missionaries Downfall And The Bar Flies Who Like Them More Than Marvel Super Hero Movies

19 Jun 2021

Sunshine and Pumpkin hopped onto the bar stools for this episode on a warm June afternoon. When Pumpkin is in the lounge we have blends drinks. Sunshine does NOT have many of these blended cocktails in his recipe book so turning to classic drink recipes is always a good idea. Missionaries Downfall from the Total Tiki app by Beachbum Berry. Conversation on this episode includes: Super hero movies just need to stop, Golden Tiki Las Vegas has new food items and great new decor, memories of the first ZTL podcasts, dead raccoons in the ceiling of our old apartment, a tiki bar t-shirt club giveaway and more.

449 Auntie PuPu Gets A Visit From Mama Juana

06 Jun 2021

The last new podcast from the ZTL crew was March 15 2021. Apparently we all needed three months off. As all of your hosts started to either return to work or get ready for workplaces that are reopening to the public, things got a little crazy. This episode was almost a little emotional to record. Sunshine and Kalani are behind the mic with a fantastic new gin cocktail and no scripted talking points at all. Kalani does not like gin but she did enjoy Auntie PuPu’s Butterfly.

448 Moog Over Rita With Guest Host Nichole Plus Arizona Tiki Oasis Booking Time

15 Mar 2021

Welcoming new friends to the podcast has been a little more difficult since March of 2020. Keeping things close to home is one way to stay safe and keep the show on the road. Neighbor Nichole joins us for the first time behind the microphone. Conversation on this podcast includes: aged rum vs. Añejo, added colors and “natural” flavors in your spirits, visiting Cuba, Tasting grapefruit and coconut liquors and lots more

447 Two Rums And a Pisco Make Three Fun Classic Daiquris

24 Feb 2021

Welcome to the lounge. Sunshine is solo at the bar this time. While the Ladies are off doing what they, Sunshine wanted to send out a podcast that answers a few questions. Top of mind has been a flurry of interest in what rum we prefer with our classic lime daiquiri. Pictured to right are some of (not all by any means) favorite spirits to enjoy in the quintessential drink.

446 Entice Her With Apricot, Then Give Her A Peach

11 Feb 2021

The lights are dim, the exotica is playing and Starshine and Sunshine are craving another cocktail that uses egg whites. This podcast is known to be a place you can come to find out more of the great things going on in the tiki world. Such are the regular videos from Spike of the Hula Girls. Mentioned on the show is a site we used to visit all the team. Critiki had been a fun reproduce for finding tiki bars around the world. Although the site is no longer updated it is still a trove of history for the tiki community.

445 Is That Kombucha In Your Tiki Drink?

23 Jan 2021

This trip into the Zen Tiki Lounge is nothing more than a nice conversation with great drinks and exotica. Sunshine mixed up a little something tropical with kombucha, rum and fresh juice. Les Baxter is playing throughout the show.

444 A Blue Tsunami Is Headed Your Way, We Warned You

17 Jan 2021

Its 2021 and things are looking so much different than 2020. OK, not really. Reason enough to visit our dimly lit tiki bar for drinks, exotica tunes and conversation. Sunshine is sharing over a dozen of his favorite Arthur Lyman songs including his all time favorite Dahil Sayo. Conversation includes: pandemic survival, what to do outside the house without risking your life, moments of Zen, how to enjoy alcohol based on ABV percentage, ugly food close ups and missed and forgotten listener correspondence.

443 Bossa Nova, Pisco Sours And A Vist From John Dillermand

09 Jan 2021

Screwing takes a little longer than just popping it off. And, Starshine would rather screw it than pop it off. These are just two inebriated quotes from this episode of everyones favorite dimly lit tiki bar. Join Sunshine and Starshine for our first episode of 2021. Our theme this time is South America. Bossa Nova and Pisco Sours set the mood for some conversation about 2020 listener statistics, a new naughty kids show from Denmark, Sunshines favorite new bar toy and much more.

442 Zooming Towards The New Year In A Tiki Bar With No Mail Service

27 Dec 2020

Have we made it? Is 2020 about to end? Will it be replaced with something better? There really is no way to tell. So mix yourself a cocktail and listen to us pontificate the potential future for all of us. Sunshine is drinking a Mai Tai made with Ten To One dark Caribbean rum and Facundo Neo silver rum. Kalani is enjoying a right proper Painkiller made with Pussers Navy rum. Pumpkin….well, iced tea.

441 A Very Merry Covid Safe Gift Exchange & Holiday Spectacular

09 Dec 2020

What a difference a pandemic makes when recording our annual holiday spectacular. In previous years we have invited podcast listeners, friends and family. We have some great music for you on this episode. The Urban Surf Kings and Jill Martini and the Shrunken Heads have recorded some classics in their unique styles.

478 Most High Exalted Candle Lady and the Rusty Anchor

30 Jun 2024

Sunshine and Pumpkin discuss candle tips part 2, why mojitos aren’t so great, the demise of The Mirage Las Vegas, Rhumbar says good bye, Aloha to the volcano, and other shenanigans.

440 ASMR Failure But Worth A Shot Of Coquito

02 Dec 2020

Its no secret that the Covid pandemic continues to blaze around the globe. In an abundance of caution (aren’t we all sick of hearing that phrase) we continue to record the podcast via Zoom on most occasions so that we can remain safe in our little bubbles. The first two segments of the show were a failed attempt to try ASMR on our audience. If you follow the kids on tiktok or instagram no doubt you have heard of the popularity of this relaxing and cult like phenomenon.

266 A Tiki Bar Holiday In Retro Style

24 Nov 2020

4 Friends, 1 Tiki Bar, Many Cocktails, must be the Holidays. Plenty of exotic holiday tunes to set the mood.

439 Don't Be Too Cheap To Put Purple Lights On Your Bush

20 Oct 2020

Muahahahahaa! Its our favorite time of year here in the Zen Tiki Lounge. Starshine, Pumpkin and Sunshine put on some wigs, grabbed a cocktail and turned on the ol’ ZOOM. Our newest Halloween time cocktail is Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down. Listen to the show for our hopes and dreams of the Halloween season. The end of the episode includes 4 of Sunshines favorite darker exotica tunes to set the proper mood for. your dimly lit dungeon. Cheers and Mahalo

438 Tropical Sangria And The Tiny Umbrellas On Top

08 Oct 2020

Just for Curtis and Kevin,..write up coming later. Sunshine is pickled.

324 A Pisco Sour By Any Other Name

12 Sep 2020

Podcast Re Post: This episode is originally from February 2015. After returning from his travels, Campari Kraken is blessing the Zen Tiki Lounge with his drunken presence. Kalani, Sunshine and a few special guests sip Pisco Sours, enjoy the music of South America and ask Campari Kraken to help answer the most burning questions on our minds. Join us for this trip...

287 New Gods Just Discovered While Drinking

01 Sep 2020

This is a Re-Post from 9/1/2013. Infamous tiki bar psychic Campari Kraken returns to the Zen Tiki Lounge for another engaging endeavor at mind reading and fortune telling. And as usual, things go horribly wrong. Sunshine and Kalani make the best of things including sipping a Campari Kraken cocktail and inventing new Gods to explain things we don't understand.

270 Passion Pineapple Mojitos And A Tiki Bar Psychic

21 Aug 2020

This is a repost from 2013: Not so world famous tiki bar psychic Campari Kraken makes his third appearance in the Zen Tiki Lounge. While sipping passion fruit and pineapple mojitos, Kalani, Sunshine and Campari Kraken tell the fortunes and futures of podcast listeners just like you. Also a few party planning tips and updates on upcoming Spring/Summer 2013 tiki events in Southern California.

245 The Return of Campari Kraken, Tiki Bar Psychic

08 Aug 2020

Sunshine and Starshine are visited by mystical tiki bar psychic Campari Kraken who delivers less than accurate predictions of the future. Thank goodness for the cocktails, ample exotic tunes and crafty banter.

241 Campari Kraken Is The Tiki Bar Psychic

02 Aug 2020

Campari Kraken is the totally unknown tiki bar psychic. He joins us this week from his mysterious dimly lit corner of the bar to answer questions from our very own podcast listeners. Sunshine and Starshine sip cocktails, dish about art, stolen glaciers and the peril of the worlds corals.

437 A Conversation About Coconut With Julio And Sunshine In Space

20 Jul 2020

Neighbor Julio was invited on the show to talk about an upcoming collaboration to give Sunshine a spin off web series. Without going into to much detail lets just say that Sunshine is finally getting his wish to be launched into space. Shenanigans and inebriation should ensue from there. Julio has been working on short films and has a love of acting/performing. So bottom line, Julio will be directing and staging the series while Sunshine gets to do what he does best. Drink and laugh.

477 It Doesn't Feel Natural For Pumpkin, Cranking Their Knobs

23 Jun 2024

On this episode we are drinking The Diane. Click on this AI generated image to get the recipe and the story. It’s a perfect summer libation with actual “nutrition”.

https://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/the-diane

436 Three Legged Flamingos And Pictures With Hobos

12 Jul 2020

Podcast roll call. Sunshine, yes. Starshine, yes. Kalani, yes. Pumpkin, not present. Sunshine and the Lady Hobos (listen for those details) are cooped up inside via ZOOM to avoid both a pandemic and 90 plus degree temps. Good thing we always start off with a cool libation. This episode we enjoy Three Legged Flamingo.

435 What Will The First Tiki Bar In Space Smell Like?

06 Jul 2020

Long time listens of the podcast know that all Sunshine does to arrange our next recording is send a text message to the Ladies of the lounge. Whoever answers, joins me on the podcast. Every now and then all three Ladies are available and its time to “wrangle the cats” which is our way of saying using creative editing to reduce the overlapping conversations and laughter. On this episode we showcase some local products including SoCal Rum and Simply Gala syrups, both used in a new cocktail the SoCal Hibiscus Flower.

434 Everyone Loves A Quickie With A Good Soundtrack

15 Jun 2020

Sunshine Tiki in the lounge this episode. That means you get lots of music and less banter. Its been a few weeks since we posted a show and now that all four hosts are back to working regularly we are trying to get back into our bi weekly schedule. Your music is a classic vinyl album from Henry Mancini that Sunshine has been enjoying often in the Zen Tiki Lounge. Enjoy the full LP with just a little lounge news. AND, be sure to listen to the entire episode to see if you have a chance to get a shirt from our friends at Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club.

433 A Sober Visit To The Dimly Lit Tiki Bar That Lives In Your Head

05 Jun 2020

In a first of firsts all present hosts of the podcast are sober and completely coherent. Every now and then one of the Ladies of the Lounge will abstain simply because they are being responsible and may need to operate a vehicle. But Sunshine is always at home and rarely has to worry about the dangers of driving under the influence. Don’t worry. We still have a good time and have plenty to talk about including some local rum and syrups to help craft our next cocktails.

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