Exotic Tiki Island Podcast with Tiki Brian – Show 51

Paniolo: The spirit of the Hawaiian Cowboy

Originally published April 22, 2017

Summary:

Show 51 of the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast begins with Tiki Brian and Captain Scotty B welcoming listeners aboard a first‑class flight to the island paradise. After a smooth landing on the main beach, the adventure unfolds with Hawaiian music, gentle trade winds, and a refreshing tiki cocktail called the Melonious Funk. The episode sets a warm, tropical mood as listeners settle into the island’s rhythm before journeying deeper into its lush landscape.

The highlight of the episode is a visit to Grandpa Otto’s Grotto, where the beloved island elder shares newly discovered vintage Hawaiian cowboy (Paniolo) records on his Victrola. Inspired by the music, Brian leads listeners to Aloha Beach for a lively Paniolo heritage celebration, complete with history, storytelling, and authentic cowboy tunes. As evening falls, the group returns to the main beach to prepare for their flight home. The episode closes with a heartfelt aloha and an invitation to return for more music and adventure in the next show.

Tracklist

1. My Isle of Golden Dreams – Melveen Leed
2. South Sea Affair – Tom Edmondso
3. Sophisticated Hula – Herb Ohta
4. Hawaii How Are You – Western Swing All Stars
5. Lyin In The Sand – Hello Sailor
6. Red Eye Gravy and Poi – Melveen Leed
7. Hula Rock – Hank Snow
8. Ku’u Ipo Ku’u Aloha Poina Ole (Ida’s Hula) – Bill Wynne
9. Leilani – The Hula Girls
10. Kulaha – Le Mai Tai Orch
11. Honolulu How Do You Do – The Hollywaiians (Hawaiian Cowboy)
12. Hawaiian Cowboy – Roy Rogers
13. Beneath Hawaiian Palms – Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
14. Panilol Country – Kona K Blend
15. Paniolo – Leelee Robert
16. Paniolo – The Tikiyaki Orch
17. Ride Paniolo Ride Medley – Island Breeze
18. Hawaiian Cowboy – Kalei Bridges
19. My Little Hula Girl – Combo Mahalo
20. My 9th Island Paniolo Ranch – Danny Estocado