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.
Our 300th episode has been seven years in the making. Sunshine, Starshine, Kalani and Pumpkin are joined by a few dozen friends and fans in the Zen Tiki Lounge for this very special episode. Over 100 cocktails consumed and a few pounds of vegan pineapple upside down cake later....we all rested so we can get on to making the next 100 podcasts.
Read MoreOn a recent trip to a casino, Sunshine gets behind the microphone to share stories of free slot cocktails and play some of his favorite exotica. This podcast is for the music lovers out there. Sit back, relax and enjoy all the music.
Read MoreIn a world of overly fancy cocktails and clubs with no front entrance, sometimes you just want something simple. Listen to this episode for a quick and easy way to turn a cocktail and a glass of red wine into much more. Some quick updates on Spring and Summer tiki events, news about our new tiki mug, tips for impressing your snobby friends and a little more. Enjoy the show, Cheers!
Read MoreIts only February but time to prepare for the warmer months. On this episode we talk about refreshing your Luau wear. Time to think about some Hawaiian shirts and a nice dress or moo moo. Can a moo moo be sexy? It can! Get our recipe for a Banana Cream Pie cocktail and some tasty King's Hawaiian roll appetizers. Followed by an update on Tiki Caliente 6, the hottest event on the West Coast this May 15-18, 2014 in Palm Springs, CA. ZTL is hosting the room crawl and sponsoring this switched on weekend long event.
Read MorePlanning ahead is good for most things. Knowing just how you are going to decorate and theme a big party many months in advance is one of the keys to success. On this episode, we read many of the email suggestions from listeners and then choose the theme for our next room party at Tiki Caliente 6, coming this May 15-18, 2014. The cocktail on this show is also inspired by a podcast listener, Sleeveless The Magician. Enjoy the show!
Read MoreAs January tends to still carry a chill we thought an zesty citrus cocktail would help everyone feel a little better. Also on this show is our first update on the coming tiki weekend events of 2014. Among them are Hukilau and Tiki Caliente 6. Join us for some lively conversation about Mai Tai our house cat with big balls and just how much should minimum wage really be?
Read MoreThe long Christmas and New Years party season has come to an end. For that reason we look to a cocktail book for our weekly libation, the Shark. Quick snacks are also good when you just don't have the time to whip up something more traditional. Join us on this episode for some inspirational thoughts about starting the new year fresh, common sense for dummies, music from Kahuna Kawentzmann and The Left Arm of Buddha and more.
Read MoreThe 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.
