A dimly lit tiki bar that lives in your head. Each and every podcast we bring you a new exotic cocktail followed by plenty of tiki talk, exotica tunes and whatever else your loyal hosts Sunshine, Pumpkin and Starshine care to dispense. Politics, religion and current events are all free game. This podcast is not for the kiddies, so remember to get a sitter before tuning in. Mahalo.
Just two rum lovers sitting behind a microphone chatting about nothing special. Like many visits to your favorite bar you probably don't plan your conversation ahead of time. That is exactly what we did this episode of ZTL podcast.
Read MoreAloha and Cheers! This is our annual Holiday Spectacular. Its best to just mix yourself a drink and listen to this episode. All four hosts are here in the lounge to exchange tacky gifts, enjoy some of our favorite holiday exotica and let the year go by. Be sure to visit our cocktails page for a half dozen recipes that will tickle your taste buds with winter cheer.
Read MoreSince right before the election Sunshine and Starshine have been locked inside the tiki bar waiting for things to blow over. We voted by mail, shut the door and turned off the news. On this episode we pop the door open to see what happened to our great America. You'll have to listen to find out
Read MoreThe current political landscape is a very scary scene. It must be that time of year for all the ghouls and goblins to come out of their hiding places and tease us with their unwanted delights. Regardless of all this shenanigans we invite you to listen to our annual Halloween podcast. Grab a cocktail recipe or two for your dark celebration and get some ideas for setting the mood with eerie sounds and smells. Plus, the final update on MOD Palm Springs before the event October 20-23, 2016. Listen! Cheers!
Read MoreOur resident tiki bar psychic hasn't dropped by the lounge in a very long time. The wait is over. Campari Kraken glides down on his flying carpet to sip his signature cocktail and use his all knowing all seeing powers to answer some listener questions. Be prepared to be both amazed and offended. Mix up the drink to go along with this episode for the full effect. Other subjects include news about the upcoming shows by Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica and tips on planting mint for your cocktail garden.
Read MoreAloha Kiddies! Sunshine and Starshine in the lounge for this podcast. Our cocktail is a version of the dirty martini, but with the added flavor of BACON. Did we like it? Listen to find out. We also try a newer rum on the market, at least in our neck of the woods. Zaya Gran Reserva is a tasty sipping rum that you will surely enjoy neat, on the rocks or in your favorite drinky drink. Now that your all warm and toasty its time for some helpful party throwing tips. Are you a good host? Have some of our recommended guest comforts at your next party to make sure anyone who over does it can recover as quickly as possible. Be sure to check out ZenTikiLounge.com for the latest about the podcast, contact info, t-shirts, take our census and plenty of other great tiki themed STUFF.
The Zen Tiki Lounge podcast is hosted by a group of friends from our home tiki bar. The show focuses on Exotica Music, Cocktail Culture, Mid Century Modern, Kitsch and the "Island Lifestyle." Join us for a slightly inebriated trip into our dimly lit paradise.
