Exotic Tiki Island Podcast with Tiki Brian - Show 8
A Far East magic carpet ride to the island
Originally published July 12, 2012
Summary:
Episode 8 of the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast begins with a whimsical journey to the island aboard a flying magic carpet, offering listeners a playful Far‑East‑meets‑South‑Seas introduction before gently landing on the Main Beach. Once there, the warm breezes, swaying palms, and vintage Hawaiian melodies create a relaxing tropical escape. The beach scene evokes classic Waikiki charm, complete with moonlit imagery, rustling palms, and the inviting comfort of bamboo lounge chairs. After soaking in the atmosphere, the adventure continues with a trek through the jungle toward the Hurricane Hut Lounge, where distant island music guides the group through the foliage.
The Hurricane Hut Lounge delivers its usual magic—lush tiki décor, glowing pufferfish lanterns, waterfalls, and a lively Polynesian revue featuring hula dancers and classic island performers. After enjoying the show, listeners travel to Grandpa Otto’s Grotto, a cozy hideaway where the island’s beloved elder shares rare Hawaiian records on his vintage Victrola. The grotto visit adds a nostalgic, intimate touch to the episode before the group returns to the Main Beach. As night falls, the magic carpet awaits to carry everyone back to the present day, closing the episode with warm aloha and the promise of more island adventures ahead.
Tracklist
- Caravan - David Carroll -Percussion Orientale
- Ataypura -Yma Sumac - Xtabay
- Tehran - Les Baxter-Tamboo!
- Webley Edwards Hawai Calls Show intro
- Pretty Mermaid Of The Southem Sea - Johnny Oahu - Hawailan Magic
- Hula Sweetheart - Lukleani and his lslanders - Hawaii Ping Pong Percussior
- Treasure lsland Movie trailer
- Hute of Kichwamba - Tak Shindo
- Lust -Les Baxter
- Meringue 3 - Brute Force The Stel Bands of Antiqua
- Mambo No 5 (Rumba) - The Steel Bands of Antiqua
- Jungalero - Lex Baster
- The Beauty Hula - Hawaian Village Serenaders
- O Kalena Kai -Lani and the Hiton Hula Maids
- Hawailan Punch - Al Caiola
- Goodbye Honolulu - Hawaian Village Serenaders
- Dance the Hula in the Moonlight / Dancing Under the Stars - Hawaiian Yillage Serenaders
- Kellogg's Puffa Puffa Rice Cereal Commercial
- The Ventures LP Commercial
- Whispering Reef - Arthur lyman
- Among My Souvenirs - Danny Stewart
- Little Brown Gal - John KAlmeida
- You Belong To My Heart - Michel Magne
- When First I Love - Martin Denry
- I Will Remember You - Marian Martin
- Polynesian Rhythm - Bernie Ka Al
