Exotic Tiki Island Podcast with Tiki Brian – Show 40

Celebrating our 40th podcast episode from the Blue Whale Tiki Bar on Exotic Tiki Island

Originally published September 2, 2015

Show number 40. That’s a lot of shows!

Tracklist

1. Blue Hawai -The Walikikis
2. I Am Caring for Myself Today – Onitod
3. Hawaii Calls – The Waikiki Beach Boys
4. Palace of the Tiger Women – Kava Kon
5. My Isle of Golden Dreams – Alfred Apaka
6. My Little Grass Shack – Hal Aloma
7. There’s No Place Like Hawaii – Lucky Luck
8. Similau – The Waitiki 7
9. Enchantment – Robert Drasnin
10. Mauna Loa – Benny Kalama
11. Back In Aloha Land – Lucky Luck
12. Tourist Bureau of Hawaii bit
13. Kanaka Nui Hotel – Lucky Luck
14. Hano Hano Hanalei – E. Teares
15. Quiet Village – Martin Denny
16. Me Rock a Hula – Bill Haley and His Comets
17. Twilight Lagoon – Kenny Sasaki & The Tiki Boys
18. Pretty Maui Girl – Hal Aloma and His Hawaiian Orchestra
19. Hawaiian War Chant – Pat Rocco
20. Pearly Shells – Tennessee Ernie Ford

Transcript

Aloha, this special 40th episode of the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast is sponsored by Coxper Rum and Hotep Nefti. Coxper Rum has been making the party happen since 1884, when Danish merchant Valdimir Hansel created Coxper Rum and Barbados. Throughout the years, Coxper Rum has stayed true to the traditional processes that make this rum unique.

These include using only the purest coral filtered water from the nearby aquifer, as well as carefully selected barrels. The rum is then aged under a warm Caribbean sunshine and fresh ocean breezes at our beachside distillery. The Coxper Rooster has proudly represented the Coxper brand at nightclubs and events everywhere, and continues to be the life of the party, just as it was over 125 years ago.

Coxper Rum is a proud sponsor of the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast and ETI Radio. For more information on Coxper Rum, visit their website, www.coxperrum.com.

Aloha, everyone. I want to take a quick break and let all of you know about our sponsor, Hotep Nefte. Check this out, Tiki friends.

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Show number 40. That’s a lot of shows.

Aloha, friends, and welcome to the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast. I’m your host, Tiki Brian. Join us as we celebrate our 40th episode of the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast.

I hope all of you are ready to travel back in time to the island as I play vintage Hawaiian, Exotica, and Tiki music from my personal vinyl and digital collection. And as usual, there’ll be a few surprises along the way. And speaking of surprises, for this special 40th episode, I’ve decided to do the entire show from the Blue Whale Tiki Bar here on Exotic Tiki Island.

Welcome to the Aloha Friday Happy Hour, live broadcast from the Blue Whale Tiki Bar here on Exotic Tiki Island. And now, wahinis and connies, here’s your host, Tiki Brian.

Aloha listeners, this is Tiki Brian from the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast, and I wanna thank all of you for tuning in for this very special celebration. And we are celebrating what? What are we celebrating, Captain?

It’s our 40th podcast.

That’s right, our 40th podcast episode. So we are gonna have a fantastic time today. We’ve got lots of great music and wonderful adventure and surprises for you.

So we hope you can stick around and enjoy the show. For those of you who listen to the podcast show, you might not be aware of the Blue Whale Tiki Bar, because normally we do the Aloha Friday Live Happy Hour Show on ETI Radio, which happens the first Friday of each month over on my Mixler station. But what I’ve decided to do for this 40th special episode of the podcast, I’m gonna broadcast and podcast at the same time, right here from the Blue Whale Tiki Bar here on Exotic Tiki Island.

How about that, Captain?

That’s so cool.

Yeah, so we’ve got some friends over here. We’re all celebrating. It’s been 40 shows.

Can you believe it, Captain?

It’s been a long time, man. I can’t believe it.

Now, do you remember when the very first show aired? Do you know that date or year, actually?

Yeah, I think it was 2011.

It was, it was 2011. Do you remember the month?

I think it was around September.

That’s right. So we’re coming up on four years of podcasting. And really, that’s a long time, I think.

That is.

That’s a lot of shows. That’s what I like to say in a lot of my podcasts.

It’s a lot of music.

It is a lot of music. You know, each podcast probably has about anywhere from 18 to 25 songs per show. So you multiply that times 40 shows.

That’s a lot of music, right? And now here we are, 40 shows later. I had no idea that I was gonna be going for this long.

It was just kind of a fun thing for me. And it still is. I really enjoy it.

And it’s just hard to believe that it’s 40 shows.

And it’s getting bigger and bigger and bigger.

Well, it is a little bit, I guess. But I’ve really met some wonderful friends. I met some wonderful people.

Listeners have sent in some very nice donations to help me with the cost of keeping this going. It has gotten quite expensive. So I really do appreciate all of the support from the listeners from the very first show that have contributed, whether it be through a donation or sent me some rare Hawaiian music or some information or products to sell.

Or some alcohol.

Or alcohol, that’s right. So it’s been wonderful. So here we are.

Episode 40, we are here at the Blue Whale Tiki Bar here on Exotic Tiki Island. And normally we don’t do this for the podcast show, but I figured for this special celebration, why not? So Captain, what we’re gonna do, we are going to take a break and we’re going to play the very first song from the very first podcast episode, number one.

And Captain, what is that song?

That’s Blue Hawaii by the Waikiki’s.

Yeah, that’s right. So wahinis and connies, here you go. The very first song from the very first episode of the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast.

And we’ll be right back, aloha.

And we are back, I’m Tiki Brian.

And Captain Scotty B.

We’re celebrating our 40th podcast episode right here from the Blue Whale Tiki Bar here on Exotic Tiki Island. Listeners, we have a wonderful show coming up, but before we start the show, I just want to say mahalos to a couple of people that have sent in donations to help keep the podcast going and also ETI Radio going. So, big mahalos goes out to the Ferry family up there in Cape Cod.

Mahalo goes out to Tracy and Mary Beth and all of their wonderful little Tiki-ers. They call them their Tiki-ers. So, mahalo to you, Treona, also Sinead, Kanaal, and Patty.

So, mahalo to all of you, the Ferry family, for sending in a very nice donation. That’s right. We really do appreciate it.

It really helps us pay the cost of keeping this show going. And also, big mahalos go out to some other donators, Lori Cooper, Conan Rorm, Charles McGuire, Kirk Daniel, Bradley Crago, Kelly and Paul from Nashville, Charlene Hall, Jim Jensen, and Brad and Michelle. So, mahalo to all of you.

Oh, and Alan Adler, he always sends in a very nice donation. I wanted to send him a very special shout out. And also Mike Tompkins, thank you.

Mahalo to all of you who donate to the show. It really means a lot.

To everybody. To everybody.

Absolutely. So, wahine’s and kane’s, what we’re gonna do now, the captain and I, we are going to sit back and relax and enjoy these Hawaiian Sunset drinks. And I’ve put together a wonderful mix for you listeners to enjoy on this very special 40th podcast episode celebration.

So sit back, relax. The captain and myself, we’re gonna sit back and relax, and we’re gonna enjoy these Hawaiian Sunset cocktails.

Everybody gets you one.

That’s right, captain. And so, connies and wahinis, welcome to episode 40 of the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast.

Enjoy.

As we fly north by northwest, about 100 miles from Oahu, we arrive on Kauai, the Garden Island.

This is Dr. Jones of the Jungle Beat Podcast, Collin. The Jungle Drums say you have reached your 40th podcast. That’s amazing, you know.

The experts say if you can pass 10 episodes, you’re for real, and when you pass 20, you’re a success. Well, that makes you, Tiki Brian, a super-duper for real success and more. So congratulations.

I’m ready for another 40 more.

Aloha, this is Eric from spiritedradio.com. Congratulations, Tiki Brian, on your 40th episode. I look forward to 40 more.

Aloha, Tiki Brian. It’s Denise from RetroRuthie wishing you congratulations on your 40th episode. Looking forward to many more trips to Exotic Tiki Island.

Thanks a bunch, Brian. Aloha.

Aloha, Tiki Brian and the Exotic Tiki Island crew. This is Christian Stewart Lee and family calling to say mahalo for all the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast episodes and live Mixler broadcasts that have warmed us through cold winter nights, accompanying us on long road trips, help calm us on stressful work days, and provide the perfect soundtrack for hot summer days. Congratulations on your 40th episode, and we look forward to many more.

Aloha, Tiki Brian. This is Mike Tompkins, and I just wanna say thank you so much for all the great shows and podcasts. Your time and creativity has made a lot of fans happy, and I have been one of your supporters now and big fans for going on two years, and it’s been a lot of fun.

So here’s to an amazing show number 40, and a big mahalo and congrats to you, Tiki Brian.

Aloha, Tiki Brian.

This is Don Juan.

Congratulations on your 40th episode, my friend. Really enjoy it. And I hope many more for you.

I’ll get up a few more beers. I got some pooh-pooh.

Make up the hot stuff.

Okay.

We’re all going to get a yelp.

Thank you. I got some pooh-pooh.

Thank you.

You’re listening to Tiki Brian and the exotic Tiki Island podcast.

Aloha, this is Angie Wittenberg from beautiful downtown Burbank, California. Congratulations on your 40th episode, and big mahalos for creating and sharing so many wonderfully exciting music adventures with all of us Tiki fans. May there be many more.

Aloha, Tiki Brian. This is Kenzie James calling from Boulder, Colorado in the 1940s World War II era ball. We are so excited to work with you, and we’re so excited to have 40 episodes now to listen to.

We’re huge fans, and we listen to just about every single episode. So congratulations on your 40th episode. We can’t wait to hear more.

Good luck with everything, and take care. Mahalo.

Aloha! This is Kelly.

And this is Paul.

From the Velveteen Lounge Kitchens congratulating Exotic Tiki Island Podcast on your 40th episode.

Cheers!

Tiki Brian, this is Hotep Nefti calling from My Piece of Paradise to wish you congratulations on your 40th episode. Looking forward to your 140th. Mahalo!

Well, folks, as you know, we’ve cooperated in the past many times with the Tourist Bureau of Hawaii. And they were very glad to cooperate again. Our cooperation consists of making announcements on behalf of the Hawaiian Tourist Bureau.

So today we have the following announcement, and I quote, Ohoho, ko hano sono asata. Aloha no telephono 18T. Nokilohano kanamakono 15 cents, with relish 20 cents.

Moki no ko ohawa ikiwiki boom. Not sold to miners. Ma ha.

Ho ho ho. He lot of laughs. Only one person to a surfboard.

Oh gee, oh boy, some fun Tourist Bureau of Hawaii. Aloha. Aloha, bring your ukulele.

Now here’s Hinano, a Hawaiian girl. She drinks a little Abba.

Gets kind of stoned once in a while, but she has a ball. This is for sure.

Here’s Mapuana, a Japanese girl, who likes to drink a little sake, but what she really loves is that daikon, but you watch that and it’s loaded.

Her taste runs to champagne.

Nothing but the best.

She loves to give it away.

Her kisses, that is.

At the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

Ha’ina, ha’ula for the very last time.

Never to be repeated.

And this is the end of our song.

Aloha, Tiki Bee. This is Kelly and Paul from the tropical island of Nashville, Tennessee. We’ve been tuning our magic radio to Exotic Tiki Island since episode 6, and we can’t believe it’s already your 40th episode.

That’s a lot of shows. Mahalo for all the good times, peaks. We’re raising our Mai tides to the next 40.

Aloha, Tiki Brian and all the Tiki friends out there. This is Jim from Santa Cruz. I just want to give Tiki Brian many, many mahalas for all the awesome music that he’s able to push up every once in a while.

Both in the podcast and on the ETI radio. Anyway, congratulations Tiki Brian on 40 shows and please, please keep him coming. Take care, bye.

Tiki Brian, it’s Coop Cooper from the Cocktail Nation Radio Show in Sydney. Hey, word is, you got your 40th episode coming up. Man, there is only one way to celebrate that, and that is by getting a younger girlfriend and another sports car.

Well, that’s how I did it anyway. Hey, congratulations, another episode, another fabulous show. Good to talk to you, man, and we’ll catch up really, really soon and grab a cocktail.

Koop Koober, out.

Exotic Tiki Island Podcast.

Aloha Tiki Brian, this is Sunshine Tiki of the Zen Tiki Lounge Podcast, raising my Mai Tai high and having a few for you and congratulating you on 40 episodes of Exotic Tiki Island. When we’re here in the Zen Tiki Lounge, we do put on Exotic Tiki Island to get us in the mood for a tropical adventure that never fails. So mahalo and cheers to you, the best of luck and to 40 more.

Aloha.

Greetings Tiki Brian from Rudy and Amy, and a big mahalo to you for bringing Exotic Tiki Island to the entire world. It’s wonderful and relaxing. Thank you, bye.

Aloha from Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Terry family would like to say congratulations on the 40th episode. Keep up the great work, mahalo.

Aloha Tiki Brian. This is Rick, the Tiki Chief from Marchant, Virginia, wishing you and Captain Scotty V congratulations on celebrating your 40th episode. I’ve been visiting Exotic Tiki Island with you since episode one.

There’s nothing better than a Hawaiian shirt Friday and some Exotic Tiki Island radio. If you ever make it out to Warrington, the Dole Whips are on me. Congratulations and aloha.

Hey, this is Darren Long from the Tiki Delights, right here in Hot and Humid, Nashville, Tennessee. Hey, want to wish Tiki Brian and the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast a wonderful 40th anniversary, not 40 years, but 40 episodes. Congratulations, Tiki Brian.

Keep up the great work, and I can’t wait to hear the new show. Aloha.

Congratulations to ETI Radio and to Tiki Brian for 40 wonderful shows playing proudly here at the Enchanted Tiki Lounge. Thanks so much, and we love hearing your tune.

This is Brian from Four Star Graphics.

Congratulations on your 40th episode, ETI.

Thank you.

Hey, how’s it, Mr. Pan Popo?

I am fine, I am fine.

Hey, how you like to do a Hawaiian song?

I was born Hawaiian. Let’s try it.

I think I got one you know. How about Hawaiian War Chant?

That’ll work. Let’s try it.

Okay. It was written in English and written in Hawaiian. Let’s do some English first.

Go ahead, you take the first one.

You’re gonna give me the first one?

Go for it. Okay. Here we go.

Okay. How about I try one?

And do it in a little bit of a minor key.

Can you take that? Can you take that?

Go for it, bro.

Here we go. A little bit of a minor sound.

All right.

There’s one more, but you take this one, okay? Last one in English. Okay, let me try this.

All right.

Well, that was fun, but now we need to get into Hawaiian.

And you know, I think we could go a little bit faster and maybe take it up a little bit, a little higher in key. Let’s see what you think.

Hey, not bad. I think we can do a little bit better. How about we take it a little bit faster maybe?

And can you go higher?

You want to go higher?

Make them faster and make them higher.

Okay, let’s do it.

Hey, not bad, not bad. Can we do better?

Can we do faster?

All the way, faster and higher both?

Faster and higher.

Let’s go.

Hey, that was fun!

Oh yeah, let’s do this again.

Aloha, Tani’s and Wahini’s. This is Tiki Brian along with Captain Scotty B right here at the Blue Whale Tiki Bar. We hope you enjoyed the 40th episode of the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast.

And I just wanna take a quick minute and thank everyone for listening and downloading the show. It means a lot, all of your comments and emails and letters of encouragement throughout the years of doing this show. I’ve had a really, really fun time doing it.

Ever since show number one back in 2011, it’s just been a fun ride. I’ve met a lot of wonderful people, made some great friends, and I’m just having a wonderful time doing this. And I just wanna say mahalo to all of you for downloading the show, sending in your comments, and enjoying the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast.

So mahalo to all of you, from all of us, on Exotic Tiki Island. Captain, do you wanna say anything?

Yes, I would like to say mahalo to you, Tiki Brian, because you put a lot of time and effort into this, and the people seem to really like it. So donate, help out, because it is expensive, and I know that you put a lot of time and effort into this, and the people seem to like it, and we’ve got something good here.

Yeah, I think we do, and I appreciate that, Captain. It is a lot of work, it’s a lot of love, though, I tell you, I really do enjoy it. So mahalo for tuning in, everyone.

We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoyed the 40th episode. We have lots more coming.

We have, oh, we’ve got Halloween right around the corner. I’ve got a wonderful Halloween theme show coming up, and then after that, we’ve got Christmas, and Christmas on Exotic Tiki Island is always fun. And in between that, we have fun and adventure.

So again, thank you for tuning in. This is Tiki Brian.

And Captain Scotty B.

Yeah, we are going to say mahalo for now, but we’ll be back again with E.T.I. show number 41. That’s a lot of shows.

Well listeners, that just about wraps it up. So until next time, Aloha!