The Tiki Freaks Show! Jim Frye
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- Society & Culture
Are you a Tiki Freak? Then join us on the Tiki Freaks Show, which celebrates the crazy and wild world of Tiki Culture — from the music, events, and Tiki bars, to the beautifully designed mugs, and all the drinks, people, and community that come with it. Tiki is having a resurgence, and we want to make sure it stays FUN, YOUNG, and YOUNG AT HEART... grab your mug, your rum, and let's keep this party going!
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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
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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
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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.
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Our Favorite Tiki Bars in the U.S. from Coast to Coast
With our hosts in Los Angeles, Orlando, and Columbus, Ohio, we feature photos and stories from our favorite Tiki Bars from coast-to-coast, including Tonga Hut, Trader Sam's, The Bamboo Room, Frankie's in Vegas, Ventiki, and tons more! What are your favorites! #tikibar #tongahut #tradersams
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Conversation with Tiki Tom-Tom, Author and Photographer of "POLYNESIACS: Tiki at Home"
A free-wheeling discussion with renowned author and photographer Tom Jaynes, aka Tiki Tom-Tom, about his awesome book "POLYNESIACS: Tiki at Home," a comprehensive travelogue and resource guide of home tiki bars from across the United States. These home tiki bars are AMAZING and chances are you've got one located close to you. Tom discusses his travels, standout bars, incredible designs, and the terrible cocktail that triggered him to become a tiki lover. You can find his book at polynesiacs.com.
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The Ultimate Preview of Tiki Caliente 14 With Special Guest Rory Snyder
It's time for TIKI CALIENTE 14! For an official insider's preview of what to expect, we talk with Rory Snyder, the organizer of the event. From the music, to the mugs, to the vendors, the drinks, the symposiums, and the room parties (so many parties!), Rory gives us the inside scoop on this awesome Tiki event in Palm Springs. Grab a cocktail and join us for INSIDE TIKI CALIENTE 14, on this edition of THE TIKI FREAKS SHOW! #tiki #tikicaliente #tikimugs #tikidrinks #tikitv #palmsprings