The Brass Monkey Tiki Podcast
Welcome to The Brass Monkey Tiki, where the vibrant spirit of Tiki is reborn through AI-powered storytelling. I'm Aaron, the human curator behind this exploration of Tiki culture. To bring you these stories, the podcast is narrated by an AI voice, based on the deep research I gather to shape an engaging and informative escape. We dive into the history, myths, and magic of iconic lost bars and modern cocktail revivals. Subscribe for a unique, AI-narrated journey into an exotic world of Tiki one captivating tale at a time!
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Dive into Modern Tiki: Female Creators Reshaping the Culture, a podcast celebrating women transforming Tiki culture in 2025. Once a male-driven, 1950s fantasy steeped in colonial stereotypes, Tiki is now vibrant and inclusive, thanks to female bartenders, artists, and advocates. This series, alive with exotica music and clinking mugs, explores their stories through lively interviews and tropical tips.
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Why "The Brass Monkey" for a Tiki Bar podcast? We spill the secrets! Discover how this name embodies the fun, the spirit, and the joyful journey of creating our own unique home tiki paradise.
Hey escapists! ✨ So, we all know the Kahiki Supper Club was legendary, right? But let's talk about what everyone really wanted – those incredible cocktails! 🍹
OMG, you guys HAVE to know about the Mystery Drink! It wasn't just a drink; it was pure theater! Served in this massive smoking volcano bowl meant for four (yes, FOUR!), packed with rum and brandy. When you ordered it, a gong would crash, and the famous "Mystery ...
Okay, Tiki Ohana, gather 'round! It's your host from the Brass Monkey Tiki Podcast, and oh boy, do I have a journey for you today!
(Upbeat, slightly mysterious Tiki-esque intro music fades in and then under)
Hey everyone, welcome back! So, picture this: you're stepping out of the ordinary, maybe a chilly Midwestern evening, and suddenly, you're transported. We're talking towering Moai statues, flames dancing in the dark, the scent of...
Hey Tiki fam! 🌺🍹 Ready to sip on some heartland magic with The Brass Monkey Tiki Podcast? In our latest episode, "A Tale of Two Prairie Cocktails," we’re shaking things up with Denver’s Tiki Lounge and its legendary Prairie Punch—a tropical escape with a Colorado twist! 🍍🏔️
We’re also diving into Sioux Falls’ Tiki Room and its boozy Prairie Puka, a coastal classic with a plains vibe. Did these 1970s Tiki gems share a ...
Hey Tiki lovers! 🌴🍹 Get ready to escape to a hidden gem of the 1970s with The Brass Monkey Tiki Podcast! This week, we’re stepping into the neon-lit world of Denver’s Tiki Lounge—a Polynesian paradise nestled in the Rockies, where the vibes were as wild as the cocktails! Imagine sipping a Prairie Punch, a tropical elixir with a Mile High twist, surrounded by bamboo, tiki carvings, and a jukebox spinning Don Ho classics. Did Frank...
Aloha, tiki lovers! Welcome to the Brass Monkey Tiki Podcast, where we whisk you away to The Tiki Room, Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s 1970s Polynesian escape. From its late-1960s opening to its 1978 closure, this bar lit up the Midwest with tiki’s exotic charm. Join us as we dive into its story—a vibrant mix of Americana, escapism, and nostalgia.
In a growing Sioux Falls, The Tiki Room drew suburbanites with rattan booths, tropical dr...
Meet Tiki Bob, the towering ten-foot mascot of a long-gone San Francisco tiki bar. This episode dives into the vibrant history of Tiki Bob’s, its role in the mid-century tiki craze, and the enduring allure of its iconic logo—now a coveted collectible. Join us as we explore how a passionate community keeps this quirky piece of San Francisco’s past alive, celebrating one of the last relics of a bygone era.
Step into the tropical glow of The Hawaiian Room, where hula dancers dazzled at NYC’s Lexington Hotel from 1937. For nearly 30 years, its aloha spirit captivated New York with iconic performers and Polynesian charm. Join us for a spirited dive into its glamorous history and enduring magic—grab a lei and let’s go!
In the 1960s, Johnny Quong’s The Hawaiian brought a tropical escape to Salt Lake City, Utah. With bamboo decor, tiki torches, and a dramatic indoor storm, it was the go-to spot for dates and family outings. But by the 1980s, what led to its downfall? Why did this vibrant tiki haven fade away? Join us as we uncover the rise, fall, and lasting legacy of Utah’s most unforgettable dining adventure.
From a chic escape to a tragic end, step back to 1961 when The Reef Lounge, Casper, Wyoming’s first tiki bar, opened its doors. Designed by tiki legends Lou and Cliff Sawyer, it brought Polynesian flair to the plains with exotic decor and tropical vibes. Ray Mora, was killed in 1975 after a violent clash with a patron. What led to this shocking downfall? Dive into the full story on my YouTube channel and uncover the rise and ruin o...
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