Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast

David Phantomatic
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A podcast showcasing the booming Texas Tiki community, featuring local artists, musicians, and tikiphiles!

  1. The Return of Tony Canepa

    07/08/2022

    The Return of Tony Canepa

    Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining me for episode 25 of Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast. My guest this episode is long-time friend of the podcast, the one and only, Tony Canepa. We sat down in late April to chat, but I thought why not release this come July for the 5 year anniversary of the podcast. Yes, that's right, Marooned is turning 5. This podcast wouldn't be possible without listeners like yourself and the amazing guests I've spoken to over the years. If you'd like to follow Tony's artwork, you can follow him on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thetonycanepa/. If you'd like to follow along with the podcast and my tiki travels, you can follow me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/davidphantomatic/.

    3 min
  2. A Moment of Mystery

    12/10/2021

    A Moment of Mystery

    Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining me for another episode of Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast. My guest this episode is long-time friend of the podcast and host of A Moment of Tiki, Jayme Lynn Blaschke. It's been almost four years since Jayme's first appearance on the podcast and he was long overdue for his return. To keep up to day with Jayme, you can follow him on Instagram, @lagoonofmystery. To follow A Moment of Tiki, you can join the A Moment of Tiki Facebook Group. To keep up to date with my tiki travels, you can follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic. To keep up to date with the podcast and the comings and goings of the tiki world, you can join the Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast Facebook Group. Until next time, okole maluna, y'all!

    1h 12m
  3. Bamboo Ben and Blake Bassham

    07/10/2020

    Bamboo Ben and Blake Bassham

    Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining me for Episode 23 of Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast. My guests this episode are tiki bar builder extraordinaire, Bamboo Ben, and his son, Blake. I caught up with Ben and Blake on their last night in San Antonio, TX following their exhaustive 12 day, second phase, build of Hugman's Oasis.  To keep up to date with with Ben, you can follow him on Instagram, @bamboo_ben_. To keep up to date with Blake, you can follow him on Instagram, @k3bass. To keep up to date with my, currently grounded, tiki travels, you can follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic. You should also join the Marooned Facebook group for more info on the upcoming Marooned cocktail contest. Until next time, okole maluna, y'all!

    2h 20m
  4. Plantation Rum with Alexandre Gabriel and Adrienne Stoner

    02/28/2020

    Plantation Rum with Alexandre Gabriel and Adrienne Stoner

    Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining for Episode 22 of Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast. My guests this episode are the owner and master blender of Maison Ferrand, Alexandre Gabriel, and on-site manager, and former tiki queen of Lost Lake, Adrienne Stoner. While the Ferrand portfolio is vast, this conversation is about Plantation Rum. Alexandre and Adrienne were both gracious enough to sit down with me before the opening of the 2020 Houston Bourbon Society. Special thanks to Pete Dattolo and Dox for helping set this episode up. If you'd like to learn more about Plantation Rum, you can check out their website and Instagram, @plantation.rum. To learn more about Adrienne, or to pick her brain on rum, you can follow her on Instagram, @adriennedesire.  To keep up to with the podcast, you can join the Marooned Facebook Group. And to keep up to date with my tiki travels, you can follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic. Okole maluna, y'all!

    39 min
  5. Frankie’s Tiki Room with P Moss and Bamboo Ben

    01/24/2020

    Frankie’s Tiki Room with P Moss and Bamboo Ben

    Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining me for the first episode of Marooned of the new decade. Today's guests are owner, P Moss, and builder, Bamboo Ben, of Frankie's Tiki Room in the Ninth Island, Las Vegas, NV. The cocktail of the episode is the Frankie's original, Tiki Bandit. The recipe is as follows: 3/4 oz Gold Jamaican Rum 3/4 oz Pineapple Rum 1/2 oz blue curaçao 1/2 oz or great 1/2 oz passion fruit syrup 2 oz pineapple juice 1/2 oz white grapefruit juice 2 oz ginger ale Pineapple and cherries for garnish To make the Tiki Bandit, build over ice in a 17-ounce snifter, then pour into a cocktail shaker. Without shaking, re-pour into snifter. Serve garnished with pineapple and cherries.  For more Frankie's original cocktail recipes, you can purchase Liquid Vacation: 77 Refreshing Tropical Drinks from Frankie's Tiki Room in Las Vegas here. To keep up to date with Moss, you can follow him on Instagram, @mossbooks. You can follow the Frankie's Tiki Room Instagram, @frankies_tiki_room. To keep up to date with Bamboo Ben and his tiki bar builds, follow him on Instagram, @bamboo_ben_.  To keep up to date with my tiki travels, you can follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic. You can also join the Marooned Facebook Group to keep up to date with local tiki events, ask questions, leave comments, or just chat with other likeminded tikiphiles! Okole maluna, y'all!

    51 min
  6. Sippin’ Santa at Nickel City

    11/22/2019

    Sippin’ Santa at Nickel City

    Aloha, tikiphiles! This episode brings me to the capital of the Lone Star state to sit down with Travis Tober, owner of Nickel City. Travis sat down with me to talk tiki and participating in Beachbum Berry’s Sippin’ Santa for the second year in a row.  If you want to learn more about Nickel City, you can follow them on Instagram, @nickelcityatx. You can follow Travis at @thetober. If you want to keep up to date with my and my tiki travels, you can follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic. If you have comments, feedback or questions, the Marooned Facebook Group is a great place to post them. And lastly, reviews on Apple Podcasts are always appreciated.  Okole maluna and mele kalikimaka, y'all!

    45 min
  7. Mai Kai Walking Tour

    05/31/2019

    Mai Kai Walking Tour

    Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining me for another episode of Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast. The time has come, the Mai Kai episode is finally here. My guests this episode are tiki carver, Will Anders, manager of the Mai Kai, Kern Mattei, and Jim “Hurricane” Hayward of The Atomic Grog. This episode was recorded on location at the Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale, FL. If you’d like to learn more about the Mai Kai, you follow them on Instagram, @the_maikai_restaurant. You can also join the Friends of the Mai Kai Facebook Group. For more information on Hukilau, the cocktails of the Mai Kai, or the most happening tiki events, check out JIm's blog, The Atomic Grog. To keep up to date with the podcast, you can join the Marooned Facebook Group, or follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic. And if you enjoyed this episode, a review in Apple Podcasts is always appreciated. Until next time, okole maluna, y'all!

    1h 12m
  8. Nick Ivarra Returns

    04/26/2019

    Nick Ivarra Returns

    Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining me for another episode of Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast. This week, Nick Ivarra, mastermind behind the bar program at Hot Joy in San Antonio, TX, joins us once again to discuss the rad new happenings at Hot Joy. In addition starting up a new BYOTM (Bring Your Own Tiki Mug) Tuesdays, they’re going to begin hosting distilleries for rum tastings and will be debuting a new menu before the start of summer. If you’d like to keep up today with the podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic. You can also join the Marooned Facebook group. For more event from Hot Joy, follow their Instagram, @hotjoysa. The recipe of the episode is the Missionary’s Downfall. 3/4 cup crushed ice 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice 1/2 ounce peach brandy 1/2 ounce honey syrup 1 ounce light Puerto Rican rum 1/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks 10 to 12 leaves fresh mint, plus a mint sprig for garnish

    56 min
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A podcast showcasing the booming Texas Tiki community, featuring local artists, musicians, and tikiphiles!

Information

  • Creator
    David Phantomatic
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2022
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 David Phantomatic
  • Show Website
    Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast