Let me try to explain what is going on with Coconut Wired. First off it's not dead just going through some changes. I am trying to find a way to incorporate live video into future episodes as well as make then more spontaneous, interactive and fun for the listener. Also, I am trying to cut down on the amount of time I spend in pre and post production. It takes me days to put the episodes together, contact the artists and bands, adjust and create art and other content, update the my various blogs and forums etc etc. It is a labor of love however, I simply don't have the time to do it now that I am working a full time job and still trying to get settled after my move. I was using Utream as a streaming video option, but found Stickam to be a much more friendlier and stylish site with lots of really cool features (when they are working.) Stickam has mad potential but there are still bugs a-plenty but I am sure they will go away as the technology improves. Also, streaming video is a CPU gobbler add to it the fact that I am using four other memory hoggin' apps to put the stream together and you got a recipe for a crashed computer. I got through an entire hour of recorded video only to wipe out when I tried to save it. The episodes are not downloadable at this point, but recorded episodes can be viewed at your leisure on the stickam site or here after I embed the recorded show. There is also an RSS feed at Stickam so you can subscribe and be alerted when new content is added. The downside is itunes will no longer be usable and you can not put episodes on your ipod as far as I know. I have high hopes for this exciting new medium and very excited about this stuff but there are still hurdles to overcome and the aforementioned bugs to squash. I will keep messin' around with it because I am a glutton for punishment and I love the smell of my computer melting. So go over to Stickam.com and register if you are interested (it's free) and be a part of the future of Coconut Wired. I will be broadcasting sporadically over the next few weeks as the coconut wired crew tests new things and experiment with some of the features. I hope to start doing recorded shows as soon as I get a couple more things figured out. I am still looking for bands and artists and now video. If things iron out I will should be able to make Coconut Wired much more entertaining, consistent and longer.

Tiki carvings and photos complements of Tiki Ray. Tiki Ray was first introduced to tiki's at the age of 5 . His Dad had brought him an "Aku Aku" coin and necklace from Vegas . For all of Tiki Ray's life he has loved to create draw , weld , shape and carve. 12 years ago, it rained 3 days solid and Ray was bored and had a large hunk of wood and a cheap electric chainsaw. He carved his first tiki to look like Greg Brady's "Taboo" necklace. He then started carving tiki's for the yard because the ones I saw available were either production tiki's or had little creativity or quality. They were far from authentic looking. Friends wanted me to make some for them and the next thing I knew, I was in demand. I was then contacted by Jim Hynde, The Rose Parade floral designer, to carve 17 tiki's for "Treasures of Polynesia ". A huge room display of exotic plants, birds, and Tiki Ray's tikis. Tiki Ray's tallest tiki is 14' high and still is rooted in the ground and standing. Tiki Ray's greatest joy is hearing from the people who appreciate the work it takes to create one. You can see more of Tiki Ray's work at Tikiray.com

Get Your Motor Runnin'
The signal is back after several weeks of being underground. The lil Coconesian has been guiding us through the labyrinth of damp and dark caves as we slowly make our way back to the outside world. The MIG is in hot pursuit so the trained monkeys have been cover our tracks by blowing up the tunnels behinds us and leaving an occasional banana peels on the path. During and advanced scouting mission, Monkeypod and the lil Coconesian discovered a way out of the caverns by way of a secret tunnel hidden behind a magnificent waterfall. They also uncovered a giant cache of military vehicles, weapons ammo, food and Haw flakes. This discovery has made possible a plan to get the Coconut Wired crew safely off this Island and back on board the Liki Tiki. However, it will be a dangerous mission for Myself and the Podacaster so keep your fingers crossed!

April 12, 2007 Coconut Wired adventure #13 playlist
Artwork for enhanced podcast complements of


1) North of Malibu
Kenpo - Message From Proton - North of Malibu on Myspace - Buy Message From Proton

2) El Ray
Jack the Samurai - El Ray on Myspace

3) The Mariners
High Plains Surfer - Buy Wrong Planet

4) The Del-Vamps
Undertow - The Del-Vamps Play With Fire - Buy
The Del-Vamps Play With Fire

5) Agents of Voodoo
Blue Hawaii - From their CD sampler

5) Tikiyaki Orchestra
Koko Sufu - From their soon to be released CD Stereo Exotique



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Tiki Treasures & Polynesian Pinups (1st annual)
Saturday, April 28th at Goodfellas. Doors open at 6pm
8034 Haven Ave. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-987-3005

::HEY BUDDY BUDDY::
If you like the shows please let us know! It really does help to keep the motivational fires stokin'. We would also like to hear any input, suggestions or ideas you have about or show. You can write us to us at:
Chongolio@lost-isle.com

::HEY THERE BANDS AND ARTISTS::
The Coconut Wired Crew is always looking for fresh new talent to give some exposure to! If you are an artist or musician who is inspired by tropical visions of lush vegetation, magical waterfalls and mysterious surf spots and would like to be a part of Coconut Wired, Zap us an e-Kablam.

If interested in becoming a sponsor and having your business or organization become part of the the Coconut Wired Clan, contact Chongolio at:
Chongolio@lost-isle.com

A HUGE MAHALO to all the musicians who gave us the green light to play their tunes. Please, support these bands and buy their CD's and swag, go to their gigs and let them know you heard about them over the Coconut Wire!
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