Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining me for Episode 17 of Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast.

In this episode, we chat with Russell and Liz Thoede, the masterminds behind Lei Low in Houston, TX. Last time we sat down with Russell, we discussed the build out process and getting Lei Low opened. This time, we're talking about the day to day process of opening the bar and their participation in Beachbum Berry's Sippin' Santa popup at Lei Low. For more information on Lei Low follow them on Instagram, @leilowhtx.

This episode has been sponsored by Tiki Problems, makers of the Mai Tai and Rum Punch t shirts. Order your shirts at tikiproblems.com and follow them on Instagram, @tikiproblems.

The music in the episode was provided by The Tiki Torches, Dallas, TX's premier exotica band. Follow them on Instagram, @thetikitorches, and buy their "Quiet Christmas Village" EP on iTunes.

Lastly, if you'd like to keep up to date with the podcast, join the us in the Marooned Facebook Group. And if you'd like to keep up to date with our tiki travels, follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic.

Okole maluna, y'all!