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.
Music Show! This episode of ZTL podcast is a musical tribute to the songs Sunshine loves the most, at least those that make him feel like relaxing in a hammock on the Hawaiian Islands. Enjoy slack key guitar, surf and Hawaiiana along with a stiff tropical cocktail. You will drift away one way or another.
Read MoreGrab your trunks, a cocktail and get ready to get leid! Elvis is our tour guide for a quick jaunt to the 50th state and points beyond. Music from Blue Hawaii, Acapulco and more. The Baja Aloha cocktail makes a return to the lounge, not seen or sipped since Tiki Oasis 2011. And, a quick update on the 2014 Poly Hai yearbook which is NOW on sale. Listen, enjoy!
Read MoreMuahahahahah! Giant crabs attack! Mayhem ensues. Not to worry, we have potent elixirs to fight the darkest of nights and the stormiest of weather. Our annual Halloween spooktacular is heavy on the creepy exotica and not short of inebriation. Mix both of our new signature cocktails, Voodoo Kiss and the Black Sapphire Gin Martini.
Read MoreOne could ask if all cocktails go with all foods. Or One could just drink and eat without care. On this show we dare to savor both sushi and the Pink Squirrel cocktail. After returning from Mod Palm Springs we were left with a full gallon of ingredients and don't want them to hang around too long. Also on this episode we give some seasonal cold and hot coffee cocktail recipes, answer a few listener questions and admit that in the midst of wedding planning (Sunshine is getting married) the podcast is going to be hit and miss for the next two months. Listen! Subscribe! Cheers!
Read MoreOur annual MOD Palm Springs special was recorded at Bootlegger Tiki in Palm Springs. The fine folks at Bootlegger invited us into their bar for an afternoon of cocktails, music and conversation in a truly dimly lit tiki bar. Listen to this episode for a peek at all the great bands playing MOD, Shag exclusive merchandise and tours, room crawl info and much more. Book your room and wristbands now!
Read MoreListen to this episode for a triple Rhum cocktail you won't let go unfinished. We interview Pete Flessas from The Revomatics and talk about their latest album: We Come In Peace. And a quick sneak at our upcoming interview with Rory Snyder and a visit to Bootlegger Tiki bar in Palm Springs.
Read MoreThis re post is from 2006. Sunshine and Pumpkin were the two original hosts of the Zen Tiki Lounge podcast. We were still finding ourselves. Cocktails were mediocre at best. Our conversation was far more crass if you can believe it. We discussed less tiki and complained a lot about most things in life. Things are a good deal different know but take a listen way back.....
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.
