Podcasts about mai kai

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Cathy and Rick talk about their favorite Tiki bars and events in Florida. Links We MentionedThe Donn of Tiki filmTiki hotels in Daytona BeachTiki BarsBahi Hut in SarasotaThe Wreck Bar in Fort Lauderdale (Rick's post)Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale (Rick's post)Don the Beachcomber in Madeira BeachSuffering Bastard in SanfordTrader Sam's Grog Grotto at Walt Disney WorldBar Tiki on Clearwater BeachTiki Events in FloridaTiki-a-Go-GoThe Hukilau (Rick's post)Support the showSupport the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad Bertelli and Cathy Salustri.Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Find her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri Question or comment? Email: cathy@floridaspectacular.com. Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...

Join the lads as they sit down for a chat with special guest, artist Shawna Marie Tice "The Pleated Peacock".  A talented creative who currently does everything from making gorgeous floral crowns to interior environments such as Club 616 and the Mai-Kai. It was a blast discussing her time at the Park including: Working on parades such as Mulan and Hercules, The very first It's a Small World Holiday, the ill-fated Light Magic, a major Enchanted Tiki Room refurbishment and much more. 

Rodrigo Serrano worked at casino bars in Guatemala and later found himself in the Florida temple of tiki, the legendary Mai Kai. A move to Chicago landed him at a modern classic: Three Dots & a Dash, and its speakeasy, the Bamboo Room. But he isn't just about tiki, he truly loves the classics... be it cocktails or rock. Want some Pink Floyd with your negroni? He's got you. And he's got bar music for you too: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0vE5RpEzFSsZ235HmLVp8y?si=a378e9d2584f405b

Today we chat with Sam Schwall, founding member of the Hawaiian musical trio, The Deep Sea Divers! Hear about Sam's start in Tiki, how he formed his band, his musical influences and, listen to tracks from their live performance at the legendary Mai Kai! To follow our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/polynesianpop For exclusive content subscribe to our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/polynesianpop

Today's episode is the enchanting Black Magic! This cocktail was made famous at the Mai Kai  restaurant and continues to keep drinkers spellbound to this day. Listen to hear all about its history and how a hurricane plays a significant part of this story. Cheers!Links:Black Magic Recipe Reference Articlelinktr.ee/cocktail.time.machineEmail: kyle@thecocktailtimemachine.com

Hi Folks,We are doing a special show on the South Pacific Punch and the movie as well. Why South Pacific? This movie back in the 50s and "Blue Hawaii" with Elvis Presley made a major influence on North America culture and international to tiki culture and Polynesian crazy!!!We talk about two cocktails for this show: South Pacific Punch and the Castaway!! Both the drinks are from the Jeff Beachbum Berry "Remixed" book. Jeff is also another influence that brought back tiki to us. These cocktails use a wide range of Caribbean islands and also classic ingredient Falernum. I still have to make mine but if you can get it in the liquor store, I recommend it as it's shelf life last longer. On "Mark's Adventures" segment: we talk about no bar!!???? Yes, we don't talk about a bar but a company that gave all those tiki bars décor we know. Oceania Arts has been around for over 50 years and by the same owners who finally hanging it up for retirement. Robert Van Oosting and LeRoy Schmaltz started carving  Palm Frond masks out of their garage to sell. It grew and have supplied décor to tiki bars we know such as Trader Vic's, The Mai Kai, Don the Beachcomber, the Coco Palms in Hawaii, and The Tonga Room in San Francisco, but also Foundation Bar in Milwaukee, the Bali Hai remodel in San Diego, Hale Pele in Portland. Disneyland's  Trader Sam's Bar and the Tangaroa Terrace as well as Walt Disney World. Mark has visited this location and even came back with a blow fish light (jealous!!).In "Did You Know?" segment: we go in depth the movie South Pacific. It was released in 1958…and grossed over $36 million as a musical production. The filmed featured a lot of big names at the time but one in particular: Ray Walston (Mr. hand and My Favorite Martian). It also featured Russ Brown, Tom Laughlin, Rossano Brazzi, and Ken Clark. A few details that will blow you away including the singing voice of the Gringe sung by Thurl Ravenscroft who also sings for Ken Clark's character in the movie.Links to the show: The recipes: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/South Pacific songs YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeXvaHZj5twExample of a Palm Fronds mask video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jn6k-RFR3MRay Walston In Fast Time at Ridgemont High YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J8__fWphE0Oceanic Arts website: https://www.oceanicarts.net/YouTube video Oceanic Arts warehouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkUiRPW-ISw

The top stories from the Miami Herald for Oct. 1-4 including the latest headlines on Surfside, Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale, red tide in Florida, the Miami Heat and the Florida Lottery.

The top headline from the Miami Herald for Thursday including the latest on the return of the Mai Kai restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, new retail on the Miami River, a new restaurant on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, mask mandates at schools.

Author and co-founder of Hukilau talks about his book on the Mai-Kai, latest updates on the restaurant and his upcoming Don the Beachcomber biography book and movie.

Circa Sunday Night Season 2 begins now!  Jennifer has just crawled out of her winter-long hibernation and is yearning for warmer climes.  In tonight's show she takes a little imaginary voyage to the islands, exploring a few kitschy tourist attractions of yesteryear along the way.   Also new this season is a segment entitled "This week in Circa 19xx Land," (at least until Jennifer can come up with a better name), in which she talks about cool vintage stuff she's encountered lately.  On the roster:  a teacher's daily assignment kit from the 1970s, the latest edition of the Vermont Country Store Catalog, Jennifer's favorite Tea Room in the Ozarks, and the perennially awesome CBS Radio Mystery Theater.  Jennifer also shares her "word" for 2021 (yes, she has a word now).Jennifer's back and ready to hula.  So tune in to tonight's show and mix up a few fruity cocktails.  It's Tiki Time and we're lighting the torches.  Welcome to the new season of Circa Sunday Night!Visit Circa19xx.comThe Blog Meet the PodcasterPolynesian GetawayThe Mai Kai RestaurantWhat will Happen to a Piece of South Florida HistoryThis Week in Circa 19xx LandCBS Radio Mystery TheaterVermont Country Store

Bob & Wendy Cripe share their exotica finds and music I don't have! Plus, latest news on Kowloon & Mai-Kai closures and the passing of Dawn Wells.

Hey guys, Welcome to our 4th season and we are very excited to be back. This episode is recorded via internet since we have gone into another lockdown but still want to entertain you with cool facts, stories and of course cocktails. On this episode we talk about the Last Rites cocktail which was created by Mariano Licudine at the Mai Kai. Now, we have to go back to Don's the Beachcomber's location where Mariano worked for him for over 15 years. These recipes are secretive and so we are not sure if he started making this back in Don's days or the Mai Kai's. To check out the recipe on our "Recipe" page : https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/ We go into detail about his life and how he started such as being a private chauffeur and bartender for Laurel and Hardy. This recipe is very basic in some ways compared to most tiki cocktails that we have discussed on this show but don't be fooled by that as its an amazing drink with lots of Martinique rum, passion fruit syrup, lime juice and Falernum. On "Mark's adventures" segment, we get more in-depth to the Mai Kai and its history. It is one of the oldest tiki bars on the planet and largest ones as well. It houses a 30,000 sq. foot garden and also a waterfall. It entertains its guests daily with a  authentic Mai-Kai Islanders show which shows off dancing, music and even a fire show. On "Did You Know?" segment, we cover more information about Mariano such as he was one of 14 kids in his family and served the Mai Kai for 30 years. Here are some cool links to check out: The Last Rites cocktail YouTube video: Last Rites Cocktail YouTube video Mai Kai fire show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7R9uwFGdY Mai Kai Islanders show in full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-U8UUXC-ts Cool links for Jeff "Beachbum" Berry's book Sippin' Safari: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/cool-links/ Mark's Adventures link: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/marks-tiki-page/

Hi Guys, I hope everyone is being safe out there. We are so glad that we bring you some sunshine to your day and an oasis for all of us. The drink on this show is the Rum Barrel (or known as Barrel O' Rum) cocktail. This drink started back in the 50's with Don the Beachcomber. But like every other tiki drink, it has others claiming its creation. First one, in Port O` Call in Tucson Arizona in 1960's, invented by Dean Short who owned several Polynesian restaurants. Second, it was designed at the Mai Kai, Ft. Lauderdale FL. The Mai Kai hired a mysterious bartender by the name of Mariano Licudine in 1956. He also used to work for Don. I am swaying towards Don on this one myself but you be the judge. Every tiki bar in North America (probably the world) has their own version of this drink. Some tiki bars like Smuggler's Cove will keep the recipe a secret even to their own bartenders as Don used to do in the days. We go through two recipes for you today: Don's and Steve Crane's. Who is Steve Crane? You have to listen to get the answer to that one. Both recipes are very extensive and have a lot of ingredients so this is not a simple throw together drink on a sunny afternoon. You will have to collect some ingredients up for this one and possibly make some from scratch. We have you covered either way with recipes and get that blender out as we blend this one. It will take crushed ice for the recipe and so get out some of that weekly aggression out as you bang away at some ice. I personally do mine in the garage away from the girls as they talk about what is new in gossip but that is another story. For the recipes refer to our recipe page: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/ On "Mark's adventures" segment: we cover a tiki bar close to home for us and the rest of Canada. The Shameful Tiki Room has served both Vancouver and Toronto for the past decade and is top on our list of places to go during the travel ban. This speakeasy tiki bar is hard to find so get that GPS working on your phone as you will need it. Mark goes over some of the cool cocktails and food with us. He also explains just how has this place dealt with COVID and make money in these troubled times. For more details to Mark's adventures, visit his website: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/marks-tiki-page/ On" Did you know?" segment: we cover some cool facts about the movie "Cocktail" with Tom Cruise....and yes, I have seen it and "no" I don't do flair!! Some cool facts you didn't know about the casting and how it was suppose to be written as Tom was suppose to be an old man...yeah well you know what I mean!!! We do a reading on "Cautionary Tales" of our winner's letter to us from Jo-Anne that gets the place blazing! Well bring your fire extinguisher for this one LOL. You too can be a winner of your story that lead you into some deep waters in the past and today will get you cash!!! Go to our subscribe page and on our weekly newsletter, we have our "Cautionary Tale" contest where the winner of the month will get their letter read on the show, posted in our next newsletter and $25 Visa Gift Card!!! Links of the show: YouTube video on Rum Barrel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbcHfehrJBk The Shameful Tiki Room: https://shamefultikiroom.com/ Subscribe to our show or our newsletter (contest): https://tikicentralcanada.ca/subscribe/ Books we used to research the recipes including Smuggler's Cover: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/cool-links/ Stay tuned for our next episode where we talk about the Mint Julep classic cocktail and the Kentucky Derby!!!

Aloha from Hawaii and all places in the South Pacific! We are thrilled to have FIU Hospitality Alumnus & second-generation general manager for the Fort Lauderdale Mai Kai, Kern Mattei. Kern told us that Mai Kai means “The Finest,” and when we started rum month, we knew we wanted to talk to the finest about Rum. Of course, we reached out to Mai Kai because they have one of the oldest and best rum selections in South Florida. You are in for a treat… Prepare to be transported to Polynesia on a “Barrel of Rum.” Professors Dodge, Connors and Chef Masi enjoyed some Tiki drinks while recording this episode of “2 Barstools and a Knife.” So sit back; enjoy a Zombie, Mai Tai, or come up with your own mystery drink; and we hope you enjoy the show as much as we did! New episodes every Friday:Support the show (http://Hospitality.fiu.edu)

On this installment of the Covid Chronicles we chat with writer and rum aficionado of The Atomic Grog, Jim "Hurricane" Hayward! We recorded this episode just a little over a week ago before some beaches were re-opened in Florida and before The Hukilau had announced the way they were adapting to this year's changes of their annual event. It's crazy how much and how quickly things change in the world we live in these days! We still have a great chat though about cocktails, tiki and of course, the Mai Kai and their Gallons To-Go program in which local residents are able to purchase pre-made Molokai Bar level cocktails to enjoy in their own homes! On the web: www.atomicgrog.com www.theatomicgrog.comSocial Media: @theatomicgrog As always, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did bringing it to you. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider helping us with your support during this challenging time. Stop by DesertOasisRoom.com to check out our merch or leave us a tip. We've still got a small handful of Monkeypod Ku tiki mugs and Talking Head tiki pendants available right now! Any purchase or donation, no matter the size, is totally appreciated and helps keep this show on the air!

Hi guys, I want to start off that I hope everyone is doing well in these COVID-19 times and that we are doing everything we can to bring the show to you. We know that people need something to take them to their oasis in these times and we hope that we do just that. This show was recorded through an internet software that we researched and worked for us at the time …future shows though will either be in the studio or a new improved software we found after. On this show, we want to thank Rob Brunner who is a devoted listener of the show and a Navy officer in the Canadian forces who assisted us on the research of this show. We will cover two cocktails using the British Navy Pusser’s rum (specifically Gunpowder) for the drinks. Both drinks can be found on the Pusser’s website: http://pussersrum.com One of the drinks, we have covered in a past episode but we will modify it a bit and give you some cool alterations to create a tropical delicious drink. For the recipes to both drinks, visit our recipe page at: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/ Here is a link for an orange wheel garnish if you are not sure how to do one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXKRVeLvWmY On “Mark’s Adventures” segment, we will be covering the famous and exceptionally large Mai Kai (Located in Ft. Lauderdale). Paola visited this bar recently and gives us an insight to the tiki bar. We talk about the food and drinks you would find there. History of the place goes back to the godfather of tiki, Don the Beachcomber!!! Don’t forget to check more information about the Mai Kai and Mark’s adventures on his page: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/marks-tiki-page/ On “Did You Know?”: We talk about navy terminology of the navy past and present. There is a page on our website specifically for the navy terms and some cool facts from Rob: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/navy-terminology/ Do not forget our contest for the rare collectible Tiki exotica CD that Mark provided to us for your listening pleasure during the summer…when we can get outside!!! Stay Safe folks! Remember: we will be providing shows nonstop during this time for you, our devoted listeners!

Today we chat with Mark Sellers and Martin Cate to learn all about Max's South Seas Hideaway. Max's is unlike any Tiki or Polynesian bar or restaurant that's opened in the last 5 decades. It harkens back to the days when a Polynesian bar or restaurant was a grand space, similar to the Polynesian palaces of yesteryear like the Kahiki, the Mai Kai or the Kona Kai. Hear about what it took to bring this venture to life and what the future holds for this spectacular space! For more information or reservations go to http://www.maxstiki.com This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!

Today we go into the Mai Kai's main dining room to join Jim "Hurricane" Hayward and special guest Matt Pietrek for their "Rums of the Mai-Kai" symposium direct from The Hukilau! Go on a virtual journey to the Caribbean to learn about the key rums and styles that have dominated The Mai-Kai's acclaimed cocktails for more than 60 years! This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!

Hosted by Tim "Swanky" Glazner, author of Mai Kai: History and Mystery of the Iconic Tiki Restaurant, we recorded this episode from The Hukilau in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For this session we are joined by Randy Avon, son of Pualani Mossman, the "Face of Hawaii" in the 1930's who modeled for Matson's Navigation Company, starred in "Song of the Islands" and was the inspiration for the song "Lovely Hula Hands." And joining us on this episode is Nani Maka, one of the Mai Kai's original Mystery Girls, the lead dancer at Yankee Clipper's Polynesian Room, star of "Pagan Island" and model for Bunny Yeager. Hear their iconic and historic stories of the early days of the Mai Kai, Hawaii and the height of the Hapa Haole era including the time that Randy witnessed Elvis Presley being taught how to sing the Hawaiian Wedding Song for the movie Blue Hawaii! This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Heartland Hemp & Supply Co, The Magic Zombie Glass, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Tonga Hut, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!

Un mensaje dado por el pastor Mai Kai en la sede Surco de Camino de Vida, el 26/5/19 en la reunión de Noches CDV. "¡La obediencia siempre es buena! El Señor se deleita cada vez que damos pequeños pasos y somos fieles en lo más pequeño, ¡sé fiel donde estés!" Para más información, visita caminodevida.com

Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining me for another episode of Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast. The time has come, the Mai Kai episode is finally here. My guests this episode are tiki carver, Will Anders, manager of the Mai Kai, Kern Mattei, and Jim “Hurricane” Hayward of The Atomic Grog. This episode was recorded on location at the Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale, FL. If you’d like to learn more about the Mai Kai, you follow them on Instagram, @the_maikai_restaurant. You can also join the Friends of the Mai Kai Facebook Group. For more information on Hukilau, the cocktails of the Mai Kai, or the most happening tiki events, check out JIm's blog, The Atomic Grog. To keep up to date with the podcast, you can join the Marooned Facebook Group, or follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic. And if you enjoyed this episode, a review in Apple Podcasts is always appreciated. Until next time, okole maluna, y'all!

On this episode we chat with Medusirena the Fire Eating Mermaid recorded live from The Mermaid in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles! If you're not already familiar with our friend Marina, she's an underwater aquatic performer at The Wreck Bar in Fort Lauderdale who's also a Taiko Drummer, Polynesian Dancer, Fire Dancer, Belly Dancer and former Mystery Girl at the world famous Mai Kai! And for this session we are joined by Crazy Al and our old friend Boris Hamilton! We chat about how Marina's Aquaticat Mermaid Show at the Wreck Bar got started, what it takes to be an Aquaticat and a bunch of other fun stuff like Spam pizza, celebrity impressions, Crazy Al's diet secrets, failed attempts at spreading ashes and more! This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tonga Hut, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Jason's Tiki Adventures, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!

Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining me for another episode of Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast. My guest this episode is the founder of tiki blog, The Atomic Grog, Jim "Hurricane" Hayward. Jim is someone I'd been interested in doing an episode with for a long time and seemed like the logical choice once we began to plan our visit to the Mai Kai.  It was a blast talking to him for an episode of the podcast and it's a very informative episode if you're interested in the Mai Kai and its cocktails. If there's a drink on their menu that you enjoy, then I guarantee you'll find a tribute recipe for it on The Atomic Grog. Our drink for this episode is going to be Jim's tribute to Mai Kai classic, the Mutiny.   Tribute to The Mai-Kai's Mutiny By The Atomic Grog (version 2.5, updated August 2018) * 1 1/2 ounces fresh-squeezed orange juice * 2 ounces fresh-squeezed lime juice * 1 1/2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice * 1/2 ounce rich honey mix * 3/4 ounce passion fruit syrup * 1 ounce chilled Colombian coffee * 2 ounces light Puerto Rican or Virgin Islands rum * 2 ounces dark Jamaican rum * 3/4 ounce Mariano's Mix #7 * 2 dashes Angostura bitters * 4 drops Pernod Blend with up to 1 1/2 cups of crushed ice in a top-down mixer for around 5 seconds, or until frothy. Pour into a large snifter glass with more crushed ice to fill.   Be sure to follow Hurricane Hayward on Instagram, @theatomicgrog. If you'd like to keep up to date with the podcast, join the Marooned Facebook Group. And if you'd like to follow the Marooned tiki travels, follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic. Mahalo and okole maluna, y'all!

It’s Thanksgiving and I’m thankful not to have seen Justice League, but thankfully, Hambone did and he’s going to tell us all about it. We also review the new Marvel Netflix series, The Punisher (Guess what? It’s better than Justice League); I give a short history of the Mai Kai and Hambone fills us in […] The post 47: Why Justice League sucks, Punisher reviewed, Hambone joins Secret Country appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

Cocktail nation repeat 441 Vintage Made   Got a cool vintage magazine to check out this week plus a very cool tiki tour which is about to set sail. Some news on the passing of a musical legend and worrying news from the Mai Kai plus swank advice on how to enjoy life more.   www.cocktailnation.net   Swingerhead-She Could Be A Spy Narco Lounge Combo-My Night With Sinatra Bert Kaemphert-Chicken Talk Matt Munro-Strangers In The Night Diana Krall-It's All Over Now Tiki Delights -Sandy Samba Los Muchambos -How Insensitive Kenyon Hopkins-Warm City Network Music Ensemble-Lady At The Bar Tiki Cowboys-Blue Tiki Daniel Pemberton -Bugs, Beats and Bowties Black Olive Jazz-A Night In Tunisia

  Got a cool vintage magazine to check out this week plus a very cool tiki tour which is about to set sail. Some news on the passing of a musical legend and worrying news from the Mai Kai plus swank advice on how to enjoy life more.   www.cocktailnation.net   Swingerhead-She Could Be A Spy Narco Lounge Combo-My Night With Sinatra Bert Kaemphert-Chicken Talk Matt Munro-Strangers In The Night Diana Krall-It's All Over Now Tiki Delights -Sandy Samba Los Muchambos -How Insensitive Kenyon Hopkins-Warm City Network Music Ensemble-Lady At The Bar Tiki Cowboys-Blue Tiki Daniel Pemberton -Bugs, Beats and Bowties Black Olive Jazz-A Night In Tunisia  

This week on the show we talk about a cool book on the Man Kai, swank advice on thinking before speaking plus Koop takes aim at a detractor in a well thought out rant against the establishment! www.cocktailnation.podbean.com             Royal Crown Revue-Stormy Weather SG Sound-Palm Springs Overdrive Martin Denny-Exotica Vincent Bell-Airport Love Theme Narco Lounge Combo-My Night With Sinatra Dizzy Gillespie-Desifinado Tikiyaki Orchestra-Song Of Delilah Nutty-The Impossible Past Big Kahuna And The Copa Cat Pack-I Dream Of Jeanie Theme Kayleene Peoples-Girl From Ipanema Stan Getz- O Grande Amour

Santeria rum, the technology from Lost Spirits that’s behind Santeria rum, and The Dark Side: my tribute to The Atomic Grog’s Tribute to the Mai-Kai’s Black Magic.

Episode 24: The Combined Holiday Show! This episode begins with a Christmas theme, and then moves into a New Year's theme, opening the doorway into 2009. Gary begins with his recent experience of Christmas in California, including a wonderful musical event; he then gives a brief reading from the Course, from the section, "Christmas as the End of Sacrifice." Gary and Gene then discuss how the concept of sacrifice is always related to the body, and as the Course teaches, true communication (which is the basis of our Reality) is always of the Mind. Gary then talks about his holiday trip to South Florida, where Gene and Gary got to connect at one of their favorite places, the Mai-Kai -- and then also to spend New Year's Eve together in Miami! Gary talks a bit about the concept of a New Year from a Course perspective, about "making this year different by making it all the same." Gary discusses the ego's script versus the Holy Spirit's script, and how the HS may shift us from one script to the other, depending upon our forgiveness practice. Gary's "real life" approach to forgiveness is then surprisingly demonstrated by a knock on the door, and a visit from his plumber -- which of course, is NOT deleted from this podcast! Next up: Questions for Gary; first: can Gary explain the seeming contradiction between the Course's teaching that the world is not real, and the Workbook lesson, "God is in everything I see." Gary's response addresses the fact that the workbook lessons, particularly the early ones, must be taken in context to be understood properly. Next, a brief question regarding Jesus' famous brief quote, "Be Passerby." Gary's explanation involves the corrected Gospel of Thomas as delivered by Pursah in "Your Immortal Reality." Gary closes out this episode with some optimistic commentary on the upcoming year, foreseeing many good things ahead in 2009 - and beyond!