The Tiki Talk Show

What’s in a name? That which we call a Mai Tai by any other name tastes just as sweet. Or should it? These are the questions Ryley and Ellie get into with this week’s guest, Kevin Crossman, Mai Tai connoisseur and author of In Search of the Ultimate Mai Tai . This week’s artist spotlight features Will Fugate from Tiki Classics and Katiki Mugs. Kevin Crossman’s interest in tiki spans nearly three d...

This week, Ryley and Ellie interview Jason Alexander, owner/operator of two bars in Tacoma, Devil’s Reef and Gilman House Room 428, about the process of opening a new commercial tiki bar, his unique original cocktails, and the trends he sees with tiki bars patrons over the last few years. This episode’s artist spotlight features Sam of Low Tiki, a ceramics sculptor who designs original tiki mugs a...

This week, Ryley and Ellie interview Christie White also known as Tiki Kiliki about her introduction into tiki, how the tiki revival evolved with the connection brought about by the internet, and her part in starting the Hulikau, as well as her current and future tiki endeavors. This episode’s artist spotlight features Zack and Mahalia from Zahiki Tiki and how their background in community theatre...

This week, Ryley and Ellie interview Ray Wyland of Seattle about his introduction into tiki, how his involvement in the tiki world has changed over time, and where he sees tiki headed in the future. This episode’s artist spotlight features Stacy McClanahan of San Francisco about her Polynesian pop influences and the black velvet paintings they have inspired.  Ray Wyland has been exposed to little...

Ryley and Ellie discuss the intent of the show, our background and next steps. The Tiki Talk Show will upload interviews every two weeks with a variety of people from the tiki scene.