ON OUR PREMIERE EPISODE, The Tiki Freaks interview Rory Snyder for a preview of Tiki Caliente 2022, the annual Exotica celebration in the mid-century modern haven of Palm Springs, CA. It’s one of the biggest, wildest, craziest Tiki Conventions in the Southwest, with a reputation for great music, must-see room parties, and the friendliest crowd around. Held at the Tiki-centric Caliente Tropics Hotel, this year’s Tiki Caliente weekend features new releases by Shag, the best Tiki music around, a celebration of Exotica Moderne’s newest issue, and more! Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event.