127 The Impromptu Luau

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Have you noticed the weather lately?  We have.  Its time go start getting ready for that Summer BBQ/Luau or any other theme you like.  Sunshine and Pumpkin naturally gravitate towards the tiki side of things but to each their own.  On the podcast this week we toast the traditional tack of the American/Hawaiian Luau.  A mai tai here and a pina colada there.  Maybe a blue hawaiian or two to wash it down.  You can feel good without a nice lei and a few grass skirts.  Pumpkin just reminds everyone that plastic leis and grass skirts are a tragedy.  Go for the real thing and use those skirts year after year.  Buy yourself a few nice silk leis and hang em on any old hook till you need them next.  Other subjects this week include Quiznos and their dirty after hours commercials....which we like, Malibu rum offers free applications for the Iphone, Steve Zahn is a funny guy and not bad to look at either, and the usual poor taste in vocabulary continues as Pumpkin gets buzzed.

125 Bring on the Pu Pu Platter!

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Sunshine, Starshine and Kalani hit the road to visit the grand opening of Trader Vic's LA.  But Before we hit the road we had to sample a cocktail, answer some listener email and make some money.  It's not all business, we squeeze some genital hygiene in just for good measure.  The key to this episode is to do a road trip of your own.  On your next day off just grab a friend, hop in the car and drive to your nearest Tiki joint.  Fun for all.  On the next show we will tell you all about our visit.  Please take our listener survey.....visit ZenTikiLounge.com

124 Don the Beachcomber vs. Trader Vic's

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This is the very first solo podcast for the Zen Tiki Lounge.  Don' worry, Pumpkin is still around, but in order to keep our promise to bring you two podcasts each and every week Sunshine is flying solo on this one.  I was able to visit both the new Don the Beachcomber location in Huntington Beach and the new (yet to open) Trader Vic's in Los Angeles.  The two tiki franchise locations are very different in feel and atmosphere.  Don's is a partnership between the Kona restaurant and the Don the Beachcomber name.  The former Kona is a classic example of a mom and pop Polynesian palace on the coast of Orange County here in Southern California.  The food is outstanding.  Try the Kahlua pork, the house salad with ginger sesame dressing and the pineapple upside down a la mode.  And naturally the drinks are great and a little stiff.  On the other hand we have the more posh Trader Vic's that is about to open in downtown Los Angeles.  This location is operated by an LA restaurant group that prides itself on their ability to sense what the public wants and delivers it well.  In the next few days Pumpkin, Sunshine and Starshine will venture to this mecca and get as sloshed as possible.  The decor is modern tiki, but not underdone in any sense.  This could be a great hot spot near the Staples and Nokia center in LA.  There are plenty of other reasons to listen including a giveaway, flocks of flamingos, the usual cocktail and much more.

123 Twitter me a cocktail please!

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Twitter! Twitter! Twitter!  We tried our best not to give in but now we are twittering with all the other wannabes out there.  At least we use this not so marvel of the modern age for good rather than mediocrity.  Sometimes we twitter for cocktail suggestions, sometimes we just want to let you know about a cool new tiki bar.  Thats not so bad.  But lets not forget the rest of the show.  Monique joins us this week, three hosts are better than two.  Sunshine is obsessed with flax seed and cocoa powder, its all about the antioxidants.  Pumpkin shares her thoughts on Furverts, a fun and strange fetish sweeping the nation.  Monique is here to help our female listeners get more in touch with themselves.....if you know what we mean.  Lastly, Pumpkins dog Charlie visits and gives the gift of flatulence.  Stinky.  So mix up a tiki drink, sit back and pretend you are in the lounge with us.

122 Tiki for your Hump day

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You asked and you got it.  Our first Hump day podcast, and depending on how many listeners tune in we may keep this up.  Whats different?  Starshine will co-host the Wednesday shows as Pumpkin has a job or something.  On this very special podcast Starshine and Sunshine shake up a cocktail per the usual and banter on about whatever tickles their fancy.  Our cocktail is the Bali Dream, choc full of many spirits including one of our new favorites...black Rum.  Did we mention that we need your help?  We still have a few t-shirts left before we order more.  Just $25 which includes shipping....send us an email with your size and we can get one to you.  Looks great on pretty much anyone.  Sunshine responds to a listener request to give advice on which iPhone apps are best for cocktails.  Listen to hear which are best and in most cases FREE!

121 Vegan Tikis and Armpit Fetish

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Pumpkin is seriously obsessed with her vegan cookbook, but would you believe theres a chapter on throwing a vegan tiki extravaganza?  Yes, there is.  And would you believe just how many people engage in "armpit fetish."  Far to many not to turn your stomach, but to each his/her own.  Freaks!  Odd subject matter is of the norm here in the lounge, and so are cocktails.  This week we try some Voodoo Tiki Tequila, a smooth spirit with some special idol charm.  Pumpkin gets a little loud after her tequila and Sunshine complains about the digital afterlife that more and more of us are "living."?  Plenty of reasons to put our little podcast in your brain.  Cocktails, chit chat and shenanigans.