On this episode we chat with John Mulder from Eekum Bookum! John is an Army veteran of over 3 decades of service who went to art school on the GI Bill to start a new life as an artist. You probably know him best for the tiki mugs he's produced for events like Tiki Caliente, Taboo, MOD Palm Springs and Tiki Oasis. Today we hear how he got his start making tiki mugs for a living!

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This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, the world's largest rum producer and winner of over 170 international medals in the past 4 decades. Check out their webpage at tanduayUSA.com or follow them on Facebook or Instagram @TanduayUSA.

This episode is also sponsored by The Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach, California. Stop in for a Lapu Lapu, enjoy their delicious brunch or drop by for Happy Hour from 2:30-5:30pm Daily. To make a reservation visit royalhawaiianlb.com

Additional sponsors include Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!