Two Designers Walk Into a Bar

Episode 112: Tiki Culture: The Story of Post-War Polynesian Pop


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Today we’re dressing up the bar with coconut mugs, gardenia flowers, surf boards and pu-pu platters because we’re diving into the first of a three episode series on Tiki culture. We’ll talk about the origins and influences — it’s not as simple as you think — and learn why this very Americanized look took off throughout the country and set sail across the globe.

Grab your tiki mugs, some fresh-cut pineapple and a chilled pitcher of Classic Mai Tais. We’re spinning some good ol’ exotic sailor yarns back here in the bar.


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https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-112-tiki-culture-part-1


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Mentioned in this episode:

  • Tiki Culture
  • Don the Beachcomber
  • Trader Vic's

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