Kent Thompson

Boris Hamilton

On this episode we chat with Kent Thompson! Kent has influenced and created cocktails for some of the best spots in the LA area, including Tasting Kitchen, Grain, Here's Looking at You and currently runs the bar program at Isla in Santa Monica. And joining us for this session is our old friend Boris Hamilton, a fan-favorite of the show and our first ever guest on the podcast!  To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

On this episode we chat with Kent Thompson! Kent has influenced and created cocktails for some of the best spots in the LA area, including Tasting Kitchen, Grain, Here's Looking at You and currently runs the bar program at Isla in Santa Monica. And joining us for this session is our old friend Boris Hamilton, a fan-favorite of the show and our first ever guest on the podcast! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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Heather Pleasant

On this episode we are joined by Ken &amp; Heather Pleasant. Heather is the granddaughter of the famous furniture manufacturer William Westenhaver of Witco fame and Ken, her husband, was trained by Wil himself and has been manufacturing and restoring furniture and art in that same style for the last 2 decades. We chat about all things Witco, including the history, legacy and future of the business and even give you tips on how to authenticate that Witco piece you stumble upon!  To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

On this episode we are joined by Ken &amp; Heather Pleasant. Heather is the granddaughter of the famous furniture manufacturer William Westenhaver of Witco fame and Ken, her husband, was trained by Wil himself and has been manufacturing and restoring furniture and art in that same style for the last 2 decades. We chat about all things Witco, including the history, legacy and future of the business and even give you tips on how to authenticate that Witco piece you stumble upon! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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Kim Grilc

Today we join our friends Brandon &amp; Kim Grilc, owners of The Kazan Room, Kobe Japan's first and only tiki bar! Hear what brought them from Portland, Oregon to Kobe, Japan and what it took to open their bar, what the cocktail scene is like, the differences in culture, palates and ingredients, and where you can see and possibly sample more from the Kazan Room right here in the United States!  To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

Today we join our friends Brandon &amp; Kim Grilc, owners of The Kazan Room, Kobe Japan's first and only tiki bar! Hear what brought them from Portland, Oregon to Kobe, Japan and what it took to open their bar, what the cocktail scene is like, the differences in culture, palates and ingredients, and where you can see and possibly sample more from the Kazan Room right here in the United States! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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On this episode we chat with Marie King! Join us as we learn about her ecclectic background, her start as a hostess at Jolly Roger to the moment where she almost left hospitality altogether to join the medical industry and the full circle story to her becoming the new Director of Beverage for the upcoming launch of the iconic, Don the Beachcomber brand and their new chain of restaurants!  To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

On this episode we chat with Marie King! Join us as we learn about her ecclectic background, her start as a hostess at Jolly Roger to the moment where she almost left hospitality altogether to join the medical industry and the full circle story to her becoming the new Director of Beverage for the upcoming launch of the iconic, Don the Beachcomber brand and their new chain of restaurants! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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Tomas De Los Reyes

Today we welcome the boys from Don Papa Rum- Tomas De Los Reyes and Ben Rojo! Tomas is a bartender, artist and DJ, and one of the founders of Jeepney in New York City. And also from New York comes Ben Rojo, mixologist extraordinaire and founder of Black Emperor Bar. Both, extremely talented cocktailians both, instrumental in the current Filipino food movement and both, representing the iconic Filipino rum brand Don Papa!  To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

Today we welcome the boys from Don Papa Rum- Tomas De Los Reyes and Ben Rojo! Tomas is a bartender, artist and DJ, and one of the founders of Jeepney in New York City. And also from New York comes Ben Rojo, mixologist extraordinaire and founder of Black Emperor Bar. Both, extremely talented cocktailians both, instrumental in the current Filipino food movement and both, representing the iconic Filipino rum brand Don Papa! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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Today we are joined by burlesque performers, Miss Spent Youth and Veronica Voss! Learn about the history of burlesque, their backgrouunds in burlesque, and get details on their upcoming Hollywood Burlesque Festival, coming March 17, 18 and 19 in Hollywood, California! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

Today we are joined by burlesque performers, Miss Spent Youth and Veronica Voss! Learn about the history of burlesque, their backgrouunds in burlesque, and get details on their upcoming Hollywood Burlesque Festival, coming March 17, 18 and 19 in Hollywood, California! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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Addie Alonzo

It's ladies night inside the Desert Oasis Room as we are joined by Addie Alonzo from Bamboo Club and Crystal Mendoza from Roxanne's and The Exhibition Room! On this episode we chat about their dynamic backgrounds in mixology, their creative processes, their approach to competitive bartending, share travel stories and more!   To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

It's ladies night inside the Desert Oasis Room as we are joined by Addie Alonzo from Bamboo Club and Crystal Mendoza from Roxanne's and The Exhibition Room! On this episode we chat about their dynamic backgrounds in mixology, their creative processes, their approach to competitive bartending, share travel stories and more!  To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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Sonny Esponda

Today we chat with bartender mixologist Sonny Esponda! Sonny is the winner of the first ever Tropical Shakedown cocktail competition which earned him a trip to this year's Tiki Oasis. On this episode we chat on all topics cocktails, mixology, the hospitality and service industry and more!  Watch the cocktail tutorial we recorded here: https://youtu.be/CVCwwPCJvok  To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

Today we chat with bartender mixologist Sonny Esponda! Sonny is the winner of the first ever Tropical Shakedown cocktail competition which earned him a trip to this year's Tiki Oasis. On this episode we chat on all topics cocktails, mixology, the hospitality and service industry and more! Watch the cocktail tutorial we recorded here: <a href="https://youtu.be/CVCwwPCJvok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/CVCwwPCJvok</a> To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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Evan Reiner

Today we chat with Evan Reiner! Evan is the owner and founder of Droogies Ultra Dog, manufacturers of Southern California's newest gourmet hot dogs! As a 3rd generation butcher, Evan is a master at delicious meat blends and combinations. We chat about the art of the butcher and the nuances of this profession as well as industry secrets in the underground food scene, unscrupulous restaurant practices and more!  To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop  

Today we chat with Evan Reiner! Evan is the owner and founder of Droogies Ultra Dog, manufacturers of Southern California's newest gourmet hot dogs! As a 3rd generation butcher, Evan is a master at delicious meat blends and combinations. We chat about the art of the butcher and the nuances of this profession as well as industry secrets in the underground food scene, unscrupulous restaurant practices and more! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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On this episode we chat with our friends Los Pakalolos! Los Pakalolos is a surf music band from right here in the inland empire that have just released their new album Lolo-a-Gogo! Hear about how they started during the pandemic, their song writing process, musical influences and more!  To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

On this episode we chat with our friends Los Pakalolos! Los Pakalolos is a surf music band from right here in the inland empire that have just released their new album Lolo-a-Gogo! Hear about how they started during the pandemic, their song writing process, musical influences and more! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop</a> For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop</a>

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Entertaining conversations with artists, musicians, entertainers, historians and more in the tiki, cocktail, island, surf, lowbrow and alternative sub-cultures! Listen to our archive at desertoasisroom.com

This is the best tiki podcast and gets in depth interviews with all the interesting personalities in the tiki and Polynesian pop world. Very entertaining.

Larry king of tiki

As a retail district manager, I am constantly driving in my car and this show is a lifesaver! Adrian is so down to Earth and easy going that I almost feel like I want to hug him like a friend if I were to meet him! Whether he is talking about Tiki, his kids, his cat, his favorite hamburger joint, whatever- he is able to make conversation interesting again. Love this podcast!

Fantastic show

Entertaining conversations with artists, musicians, entertainers, historians and more in the tiki, cocktail, island, surf, lowbrow and alternative sub-cultures! Listen to our archive at <a href="http://desertoasisroom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">desertoasisroom.com</a>

Inside the Desert Oasis Room

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