The Tiki Freaks Show!

Jim Frye
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Are you a Tiki Freak? Then join us on the Tiki Freaks Show—we're the fun side of Tiki. It's music, events, and Tiki bars, to the beautifully designed mugs, artwork, and all the drinks, people, and community that come with it. Although we are anchored to Donn, Vic, Sven, and the original spirit of the South Seas, we are also a big umbrella for the escapist pop culture that has sprung up in this current Tiki Renaissance. In other words, we may not always be original tiki, but we'll always be TRUE TIKI... to our core. So join us! We're the fun side of Tiki!

  1. Apr 25

    A Preview of TIKI CALIENTE 17 with Mark Riddle and Shaun Moffett

    If it’s late April, it must be Tiki Caliente… This year is the 17th edition of this awesome Polynesian Party in the Dessert, and to discuss all the ins and outs of what you need to know, we've got Mark Riddle and Shaun Moffett! For all your room parties, music, symposium info, and more, give us a watch.. We promise you'll have fun! PLUS, as an added bonus, we sample a couple songs off of Mark's (Marty Lush) new album DARK RITUALS, which releases at Tiki Caliente 17.

    43 min

  2. 06/14/2025

    The Tiki Freaks - One Wild Weekend at Tiki Caliente 16

    If Palm Springs is the great desert playground, then Tiki Caliente is the merry-go-round at its core, spinning drinks, tunes, and tropical wares into one intoxicating, technicolor weekend of music, tiki, exotica, and parties. We jump on the carousel and take a spin through the sixteenth iteration of host Rory Snyder's tribute to Polynesian Pop and all things South Seas escapism. And in the best sense of the word, it was definitely ONE WILD WEEKEND! Take a look-see at what we're talking about.

    55 min

  3. 04/29/2025

    GET READY FOR TIKI CALIENTE 16 IN PALM SPRINGS, MAY 1- 4

    It’s that time of year again… time to pack the sunscreen, load up on tropical print shirts and terrycloth outfits, grab a pool chair and head to Palm Springs for TIKI CALIENTE 16 — a very sweet sixteen — at the Caliente Tropics Resort. On this episode, we ZOOM at warp speed through the schedule of events, room parties, and symposiums. And we give some tips on what to bring, where to visit, and how to get the most out of your TIKI CALIENTE weekend!

    48 min

  4. 01/18/2025

    THE TOP 10 BIGGEST TIKI MOMENTS OF 2024

    Wow, what a year! 2024 has come and gone, filled with landmark Tiki anniversaries, passings, new restaurant openings, and the revival of one of the grandest tiki palaces of all time! But before we move on, Tiki aficionado and all-around nice guy Mark Atkinson joins RumBum Jimmy to break down each of our choices for the top 10 BIGGEST Tiki Moments of the year.

    49 min

  5. 11/19/2024

    Ep. 8 - Adrian Eustaquio (Inside the Desert Oasis Room) Gets His Head Shrunk at The Golden Tiki

    Shrunken heads in Vegas! This week at the Freaks Tiki Bar, our special guest is Adrian Eustaquio, the creator and host of the "Inside the Desert Oasis Room" podcast and the video series "Polynesian Pop." He recently received his own Shrunken Head at The Golden Tiki in Las Vegas, an honor bestowed on those who've made a significant impact on tiki culture. His shrunken head joins other Tiki luminaries, including Sven Kirsten, Don the Beachcomber, and Trader Vic.

    1h 2m

  6. 06/12/2024

    THE ROAST OF SVEN KIRSTEN at EXOTIKON 2024!

    Exotikon 2 in Los Angeles held a special roast of the godfather of tiki himself, SVEN KIRSTEN, and we've captured the best moments from the event. With special guests including Crazy Al, Adrian from the Desert Oasis podcast, John O, Rory Snyder, and more. Also Murph from Tonga Hut, Tiffini Moffett, and Jordan Reicheck of PeekabooGallery.com. #tiki

    1 hr

  7. 05/11/2024

    A Wrap-Up of Tiki Caliente 15 — the After-Show!

    It's our Tiki Caliente 15 After-show. The Tiki Freaks visit the Palm Springs tiki festival organized by Rory Snyder at the beautiful Polynesian-inspired Caliente Tropics Resort. We sample the room parties, the music, the tiki drinks, the food, the marketplace, the people, and all the crazy shenanigans .... this is our Tiki Caliente 15 Wrap-Up Show! Enjoy! #tikibar #palmsprings #tikicaliente #tiki

    33 min

  8. 04/24/2024

    THE TIKI FREAKS Preview TIKI CALIENTE 15 with RORY SNYDER

    Just ahead of TIKI CALIENTE 15, head-honcho RORY SNYDER makes some big announcements and gives us a preview of the event! What to bring, parties to expect, events to attend, and a look ahead at some big celebrations to come, including the 60th Anniversary of CALIENTE TROPICS RESORT, the historic tiki destination where it all happens in Palm Springs.

    35 min
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About

Are you a Tiki Freak? Then join us on the Tiki Freaks Show—we're the fun side of Tiki. It's music, events, and Tiki bars, to the beautifully designed mugs, artwork, and all the drinks, people, and community that come with it. Although we are anchored to Donn, Vic, Sven, and the original spirit of the South Seas, we are also a big umbrella for the escapist pop culture that has sprung up in this current Tiki Renaissance. In other words, we may not always be original tiki, but we'll always be TRUE TIKI... to our core. So join us! We're the fun side of Tiki!

Information

  • Creator
    Jim Frye
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jim Frye
  • Show Website
    The Tiki Freaks Show!

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