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Join Kooper in the Sydney Penthouse as he spins the very best classic and neo lounge along with the most interesting characters of swank join him for a chat on this weekly podcast

Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper


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    4.6 from 77 ratings Listeners of cocktailnation that love the show mention: exotica, tiki, swank, lounge, martini, surf, jazz, vintage, retro, selection, great music, hip, great production, cool, interviews, show, host, always, enjoy, love.


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    The Cocktail Nation podcast is an absolute gem for fans of retro lounge music and the mid-century modern lifestyle. Hosted by Koop Kooper, this podcast provides a dreamy and relaxing escape into a world of swanky lounges, dapper men and women, colorful cocktails, and dancing the night away. The selection of music is impeccable, with Koop's soothing voice guiding listeners through a curated collection of classy, light, and delicate tunes. It's the perfect soundtrack for driving in the car, enjoying dinner and a martini, or simply unwinding after a busy day at work.

    One of the best aspects of The Cocktail Nation podcast is Koop's extensive knowledge about lounge life, music, cars, books & film. He brings an air of sophistication to each episode with exclusive interviews, regular segments like Spy Vibe and Kramer on films, and recommendations for new bands on the current lounge scene. Through this podcast, listeners not only get to enjoy amazing music but also expand their understanding and appreciation of the mid-century lifestyle.

    While The Cocktail Nation podcast is an overall delightful experience, one potential downside could be that it may not appeal to those who are not fans of lounge or retro music. However, for those who do enjoy this genre or are interested in exploring it further, there couldn't be a better podcast to indulge in. Additionally, since Koop is based in Sydney, Australia, some listeners outside of Australia might find it difficult to relate to certain references or recommendations related to local vintage sites and happenings.

    In conclusion, The Cocktail Nation podcast is an absolute must-listen for lovers of retro lounge music and all things mid-century modern. With its incredible selection of music and Koop Kooper's charming hosting style, it offers a delightful escape into a world filled with elegance and sophistication. Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day or simply want to immerse yourself in the retro scene, this podcast is a perfect companion. So grab a cocktail, sit back, and let the smooth tunes of The Cocktail Nation transport you to a bygone era of style and glamour.



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    Evenings At The Penthouse-Dark Evening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 61:40


    Don't trip over. www.cocktailnation.net Brent Laidler – Evening Song Bob Dorough – Polka Dots and Moonbeams Mastersound – I've Never Been in Love Before / Don't Blame Me Carol Liebowitz – Aurora Piano Dreamers – Despacito Vince Guaraldi – Cast Your Fate to the Wind Stan Getz – Penthouse Serenade Astrud Gilberto – Insensatez Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed Miles Davies-So What Marilyn Kleinberg – Alfie Marcus McLaurine – One for O.P.

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Battling Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 63:07


    Some people struggle on a day to day basis...not me, it's always come easy. People ask me how I do it..I tell them I have a knack. www.cocktailnation.net   Wynton Marsalis-Daily Battles Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart James Morrison-My Beautiful Octobop- Girl Talk Miles Davis- All Blues Keith Jarrett-Still Life, Still Life (Live) Dexter Gordon-Ghost Of A Chance John Coltrane- Lush Life Mancini- Susan Ann-Margaret- A Bachelor In Paradise

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Downfall of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 61:53


    Seems today the birthrate is low, more people in the western world live alone, they live in a Tinder world and will die alone. Now for the good news! www.cocktailnation.net Ellis Larkins-Down With Love John Pizzarelli- Beautiful Maria of My Soul Gerald Beckett- Broken Wing Janet Seidel- Lonely One Chet Baker- These Foolish Things Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You Miles Davis-Flamenco Sketches Grace Knight-Sophisticated Lady Late Night Jazz Piano- Embraceable You Blossom Dearie- Manhattan Anita O'Day- Early Autumn Ella Fitzgerald- Mood Indigo Don Shirley-One for My Baby  Liz Geyson-You Turn Me On Baby

    Words With Wellsy-Star Trek Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 62:52


    This week on The Cocktail Nation, I'm inviting you to sink into the velvet as we unravel another round of Words with Wellsy—this time, he's got thoughts that drift from the final frontier to the space between your ears. A curious case of civil disobedience sweetens our Stuff Segment, and we ponder paradoxes in Deep Thought. The World of Swank Gig Guide lines up the soirées worth your time, and we close with a cinematic soundscape from Ixtahuele's new release, House of the Gods. www.cocktailnation.net Nutty – The Boys Are Back At Dino's Sinatra – Mr. Success Jetset Sweden – Star Trek JG Thirlwell – Woodhouse Tikiyaki 5-0 – The Ipcress File Vibexotica – Only The Sea Endures Voodoo 5 – Sonorous Desert Alessandro Alessandroni – Primavera Messer Chups – Humanica Combustible Edison – Call of the Space Siren Project K-67 – Sirocco Ixtahuele – House of the Gods Exotik-A Go Go – In the Lounge of the Tiki King Earl Hagan- I spy  Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Señor Moai --

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Fools All Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 62:42


    I am convinced the world is full of fools..they are all around us. The nightly news provides an update on what all these fools have done today. www.cocktailnation.net Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You Bill Evans-Gloria's Step Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy Crawdaddy-Clean Caper The Martini Kings - Poincianna Eddie costa- I've Never Been In Love Before John Neel- Bury Me Blue Calum Upton- Revolving Restaurant Chet Baker- These Foolish Things Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart James Morrison-My Beautiful

    Evenings At The Penthouse-My Favourite City In The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 59:52


    Let me tell you about a perfect little place in the world www.cocktailnation.net   Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo The Martini Kings - Poincianna Swingin Palms-Asleep On The Shore Oscar Moore- April in Paris Matt Holsen- Plenty Jaunty Marlena Shaw-Ahmad's Blues John Neel- Bury Me Blue Joey Altruda- Cocktails With Joey  Jazz Singles- Another Cocktail Linda Carone-Free and Easy Eddie costa- I've Never Been In Love Before Don Nuzzo- Bonded Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy Crawdaddy-Clean Caper Calum Upton- Revolving Restaurant Bill Evans-Gloria's Step  Chet Baker - Time On My Hands

    Evenings At The Penthouse -Piano Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 58:56


    Tonight a mixture of Piano tunes from classics to pop hits from Tv and Movies www.cocktailnation.net Roger Williams – Alfie Piano Dreamers – Take Five Jazz Lounge Zone – Relaxing Piano Music  Edward Newton – Misty Misty 1 Steven Bear – The Departure (From Gattaca) The Blue Notes – The Crown Main Theme  The Blue Notes – The Mandalorian Theme Piano Dreamers – Bittersweet Symphony TraxLab – Don't Stand So Close To Me Piano Dreamers – Despacito  Piano Dreamers – Havana  Patrik Pietschmann – The Force Theme (Star Wars)  Piano Bar Music Specialists – Venice Piano Bar Music Relaxing Piano Crew – Where Did He Go Angelica Piano Sonata 14 Stan Whitmire-Bella's Lullaby James Spencer – Columbine KPM – Piano At The Plaza

    Unsolved Mysteries Of The Fifties: Northwest 2150

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 59:22


      This week, it's all trench coats and twisted tales as we dive into a 1950s mystery with a lounge twist. A riot with a punchline… a listener letter about a certain French voice… and a deep thought that might leave your tech feeling medieval. Plus highlights from Lounge Life Magazine and a gig guide spanning tiki, jazz, and vintage wheels.   www.cocktailnation.net   Nicolas Godin – Twist À Saint Germain Serge Gainsbourg – Requiem Pour Un Twisteur Pepper Greenwald – Rooftops Alika Lyman Group – Theme From Bewitched Combustible Edison – Pink Victim Orchestra Superstring – Waterbed Steve Allee Big Band – Hubbub Billy May – Odd Couple Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed Voodoo 5 – Highway 99 Raymond Alessandrini – Theme De Fantomas Martini Kings – Winds Rush In The Sharps – From Russia With Love Nutty – Purple Panther Midday Mai Tais – Cosmopolitan

    Evenings At The Penthouse-A Late Entrance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 61:53


    Let me tell you about a girl who was always turning up late. www.cocktailnation.net Ben Webster – Late Date James Spencer – Bittersweet Robert Short – The Cairo Connection Mal Fitch – Nice 'N' Easy Yvonne de Carlo – I Got It Bad Richard Lennox – September In The Rain Gene Howard – Mad About The Boy George Shearing – My One And Only Love Astrud Gilberto – Dindi Frank Sinatra – Witchcraft Bill Evans – Stella By Starlight Roger Williams – Moon River Helen Merrill – The Thrill Is Gone Peggy Lee – You're My Thrill Sarah McKenzie – Paris In The Rain Tony Bennett – Have You Met Miss Jones

    Evenings At The Penthouse- The Only Sounds I like

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 60:27


    Some might say I am particular, but really the only sounds I like are that or Lounge sounds. www.cocktailnation.net Bill Evans- Beautiful Love Dave Brubeck -Something to Sing About The Third Wave-Waves Lament Jimmy Borges-A Song For You Beegie Adair-Night And Day Elvis-Fever Cy Coleman-LA Blues Rosemary Clooney -I Concentrate On You Frankie Laine- We'll Meet Again Bobby Darin- Don't Dream Of Anybody But Me John Barry -Thunderball Warne Marsh -Everything Happens To Me Gerry Mulligan-Go Home

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Helmet Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 60:13


      I hope the future isn't like Star Wars where they all where helmets cos quite frankly I can't stand helmet hair. www.cocktailnation.net The Blue Notes – The Mandalorian Theme (Piano Rendition) Chet Baker – When Lights Are Low James Morrison – The Master Plan Cliff Korman – Montreux Gaea Schell – Cava Dell'Isola Combustible Edison – Dior Warren Wolf – Frankie And Johnny Dave Bruebeck-Tangerine Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance David Carbonara-Hurry Into The Faraway Place Mancini – Mr Lucky Franco Altimisi – Lounge Bossa

    Evenings At The Penthouse -The Ghost Who Walks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 59:48


    A little dedication to my favourite super hero...The Phantom! www.cocktailnation.net Towner Galagher – Phantom City Bruce Lofgren Group – Tripsy Greta Angell – Tea For Two Andy Pratt Trio – Patricia Mario Grigorov – I Feel Rose Mallett – Creepin' Joey Altruda – Playboy's Theme Maria Schafer – Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered Tom Hodge – An Excellent Teacher Allen Dennard – Dusk Cocktail Inn – Summer Samba

    Marketing Mayhem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 60:37


      This week, it's Marketing Mayhem—a curious blend of media madness, I've got a fascinating chat lined up with Richard S. Greene, plus tales of star ratings, secret agents of food, and some unexpected history behind a certain dining guide. We'll dig into the latest from Lounge Life Magazine, spin some smooth lounge and exotic grooves, and drop a few surprises along the way—including a new artist you won't want to miss.   www.cocktailnation.net       Messerschups – Sexplotation From Outer Space Project K-67 – The One That Almost Got Away Martin and Lewis – Every Street's a Boulevard Engelbert Humperdinck – Quando Quando Quando Mancini – Mr. Lucky Voodoo 5 – Sandstorm Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Sugar Cane Spirits Joey Altruda – Remembering Jobim Dan Stein – Poolside Freddy Canoe – Lonely Island The Swongos – Untrained  Hypnotist David Holmes-Trapdoor Man Thomas Grillo – Mint Julep Fantasy Aloha Caftan Society – Sun Hat

    Evenings At The Penthouse-A Penthouse Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 60:12


    consider yourself lucky...you just got an invite to a very exclusive party at Koops! www.cocktailnation.net Piano Bar Musc Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music  Ahmad Jamal-Come Ci Comme Ca Stan Whitmire-Bring Him Home Relaxing Piano Crew-In An Open Hall Stan Whitmire-Lullaby Of Broadway Roger Williams-Deep Purple  Beegie Adair-Here There Everywhere Jim Brickman-I Won't Last A Day Without You Larry Hall -New Moon Relaxing Piano Crew- Forever In My Mind Jamie Conway-If Pat Coil-I Made It Through The Rain Tom Mcbryde-Evergreen David Huntsinger-A Whole New World Jim Wilson-Aspenglow Stan Whitmire-Rainy Days and Mondays David Hamilton-When I Fall In Love Relaxing Piano Crew -Forever Connected

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    Evenings At The Penthouse -Tiki Tunes In a Tiki Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 62:18


    Tonight we are in a dimly lit tiki bar sipping exotica cocktails. www.cocktailnation.net   Ixtahuele- Black Sand James  Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla Eden Ahbez- Island Girl Gene Rains-Lotus Land Warren Barker- Deep Night The OutI lslandersReturn to Paradise The Hawiians-Tea for Two Waitiki 7- Flower Humming Rex Kona-Wild Orchids Phil Moore-Trade Winds Stolen idols- Invitation Martini Kings- Return To Moorea Ixtahuele-Scene 1-3 Martin Denny- The Enchanted Sea Robert Drasnin-Moorean Moonbeams

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Heart Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 60:49


    Keep that ol ticker functioning...you've only got one..unless ofcourse you are Doctor Who www.cocktailnation.net   Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine Suzanna Ross Parlez Moi De Lui Dick Hyman- I Wish You Love Marty Paich- The New Soft Shoe Barney Kessell-Embraceable You The Crawdaddy-Clean Caper The Martini Kings -Desafinado Chet Baker- Time After Time Solataire Miles - Darn that Dream Nat Cole- Lost April Doris Day-I Have Dreamed Melanchrino Strings-You Stepped out of a Dream  Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto Perry Beekman-Spring Is Here Denis Solee-Body and Soul

    Evenings At The Penthouse -Body Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 59:56


    To quote the very wise Olivia Newton John Let me hear your body talk, your body talk Let me hear your body talk Let's get physical, physical www.cocktailnation.net Neal Hefti-Legs Bill Evans- All of You George Shearing-Have A Heart Doug McDonald- Star Eyes Richard Maegrath band-Whisper Denis Solee-Body and Soul Jack Jezzro-Bossa Nova Hand Dance Miki Yamanaka- Eyes James Spencer- Angel Eyes Helen Merrill-Black Is The Color Of My True Loves Hair Joanie Sommers-This Heart of Mine Les Baxter-Les Yeux Stacey Kent-The Face I Love Chet Baker- The Touch Of Your Lips Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms

    Spyvibe -The Monster of London City

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 58:36


      This week plucking a playlist from a particular year of Cocktail Nation history and playing those songs that were hot at that moment in time so this week we head to 2011.  This week on the show all our regulars like deep thought and our stuff segment plus Jason Whiton with Spyvibe    www.cocktailnation.net   Dom Halpin – Mambo Royal Crown Revue – Walkin Like Brando Martin Böttcher -Escape Martin Böttcher -Tracking Spy Fi – Espía en Vacaciones Wynton Marsalis – Loose Duck BSharp Big Band – I Dream Of Jeannie Clouseaux – Destination Oasis Crazed Mugs – Legend Of The Lake Surfer Diana Krall – Besame Mucho Joey Altruda – Tropical Espionage Karen Souza – Quietnights Mark Copeland – The Man That Got Away Tony Bennett – The Lady Is a Tramp (with Lady Gaga) MR Ho's Orchestrotica – Third River Rangoon

    Evenings At The Penthouse-A Romantic Evening For Two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 62:10


    Maybe it's a brand new person or perhaps one you have been with for a long time, let's hit the town and find a quaint little French restaurant. www.cocktailnation.net Relaxing Piano Crew-A Lounge For Two 101 Strings-Alone Together Ferrante And Teicher-Alone Together Martini Kings-Two Fools Janet Seidel-Two Sleepy People Pink Martini-Tea For Two Buddy Hacket-Two Cigarettes In the Dark Jackie Gleason-So In Love George Mann Orchestra-A Man And A Woman Beegie Adair-One For My Baby Frank Sinatra -Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars Chet Baker-The Touch Of Your Lips Teddy Wilson-My Funny Valentine George Shearing-My One And Only Love Mantovani-Almost Like Being In Love Diana Krall-The Look Of Love Julie London-In The Middle Of A Kiss Tony Bennett-Isn't It Romantic

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Meeting New People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 60:12


    I like meeting new people, I see it as a numbers game...some will be great, others not so great but that's how you make new friends. www.cocktailnation.net Anne Phillips- A Stranger In Town Mallet Kings-Vibraphone Improv Vibraphone All Star Jazz Quartet-Calm Dinner Jazz Nor Havana Mambo-Riding Along Herbie Mann-Summertime Ran Blake-All About Ronnie Robert Maxwell-Bewitched Bill Evans -Gloria's Step Peggy Lee-Oh Didn't He Ramble Paige Delancy-Misty Sam Rivers-Eurterpe Ahmad Jamal-Never Never Land Chet Baker-Time On My Hands

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Tastes Sweet Like Honey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 62:44


    Life's too short to skip the honey glaze. www.cocktailnation.net Singers Unlimited With Oscar Peterson-Honeysuckle Rose  Martin Denny-A Taste of Honey  Julie London-Be My Little Baby Bumble Bee Anne Walsh-My Bumble Bee The Organ Happenings-Land of Honey Floyd Cramer-Honey Les Baxter-Honey Bun Kevin Mahogany-Wild Honey Johnny Hartman-Sleeping Bee James Spencer-Bittersweet Beegie Adair-Sugar Jack Jones-When I Take My Sugar To Tea  Sue Raney-A Blossom Fell   Jackie Gleason-Honey Come Back Jazz Vibes-Flight Of The Bumble Bee Aaron Diehl-Single Petal Of A Rose Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed Bill Evans Conception Betty Carter-Spring Can really Hang You Out to Dry

    Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Agatha Christie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 3:02


    Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring  Agatha Christie.

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Jazzanese

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 63:37


    I've been studying a new language it's called Jazzanese. www.cocktailnation.net Miki Yamanka -Monks Dream Jackie and Roy Stopping The Clock Errol Garner-I Only Have Eyes For You Nat King Cole-Penthouse Serenade Ahmad Jamal-I'm Alone With You Three Sounds-Warm Blue Stream  Sunset Boulevard Jazz Trio- Pent Up House Cy Coleman -Playboys Theme Orchestra Exotia-Miserlou Metropolitan Saxaphone Quartet-Sophisticated Lady Chet Baker-Love Walked In Lionel Hampton-Love Walked In Living Strings -Claire De Lune Georgia Carr-Softly

    Cool and Strange Music the Book

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 61:40


      Tonight on Cocktail Nation, it's a wild ride through retro cool—from exotica to space-age jazz, mid-century poetry, vintage scams, and the strange sounds of cult classics. Plus, Dana Countryman joins us to celebrate Cool and Strange Music! The Book   www.cocktailnation.net   Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Sitar Jerk Martini Kings – Dance of the Virgins Dana Countryman – The Spy from Outer Space Robert Sharples – Public Eye Quincy Jones – Peter Gunn Chet Baker – Crazy She Calls Me Marcus McLaurine – You Made Me Smile Waitiki 7 – Tiki Herbie Hancock – The Thief Steve Allee Band – Full House Voodoo 5 – Highway 99 Midday Mai Tais – Lazy Hammock

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    Evenings At The Penthouse-Miami Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 59:40


    I love Miami, I fell in love in Miami and I really love it's vibe and the cool buildings there..the heat though is a little hard to handle. www.cocktailnation.net George Shearing Mambo In Miami Julie London-I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans The Hi Los-Nice Work If You Can Get It Bob Mintzers Big Band- I Want To Be Happy George Dunning-Torn Shirt Bill Evans-Milestones Art Pepper -All the Things You Are Thelonius Monk-Round Midnight Diana Krall-Besame Mucho Sharin Marie Cline-I Wanna Be Loved Roger Davidson Trio -Celia

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Raining Again In Sydney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 60:28


    Very often it's raining outside late at night when I sit down to do this show for you. Tonight is no different! www.cocktailnation.net Atlantic Five Jazz Band–The Days of Wine & Roses Suzanne Pittson–I Get Sentimental Over Nothing The Blue Notes–The Crown Main Theme (Piano Rendition) The Blue Notes–The Mandalorian Theme (Piano Rendition) Player Piano–Doctor Who Theme Steven Bear–The Departure (From Gattaca) The Mastersounds–I've Never Been in Love Before _ Don't Blame Me Bob Dorough–Polka Dots and Moonbeams Steve Allee Big Band–Zebra II Out Of Abingdon–Substation 75 Mike Bardash Quintet-The Polygon Suite: And Then What The Verve Jazz Ensemble-Dolphin Dance Angela Hagenbach–Slow Hot Wind George Shearing–I Love You

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Windy Night

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 59:34


    Tonight the Penthouse is moving just slightly as a strong wind moves through Sydney. I'm not worried though, I just sway with the breeze 25 storeys up. www.cocktailnation.net   Chet Baker-The Wind Frank Bennett-Temple music Miles Davis-So What Stacy Kent-The Changing Lights Oscar Pettiford-Stardust Ellen LaFurn When Sunny Gets Blue Antonio Adolfo-Natureza Larry Gelb-If my Life Were Pleasant Orchestra Superstring -Easy

    Evenings At The Penthouse -Don't Tell Me When To Do Things

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 59:07


    I don't take directives very well....this was also reflected in my school report card as a kid. "doesn't play well with others". www.cocktailnation.net Jackie Gleason-Soon Laura Nyron Billys Blues Lena Horne-You're My Thrill Yvonne De Carlo-I Got It Bad Rita Coolidge-Black Coffee Dean Martin-I'd Cry Like A Baby Walter Schumann-Orchids In The Moonlight James Spencer- Columbine Oscar Peterson-Amarylis Julie London-Bouquet Of Blues Leith Stevens -Songs From Outer Space Billy may -This Room Is My Castle Of Quiet Nat King Cole-But Beautiful Mancini -Love Theme For Laura Richard Maltby-Song For Young Lovers

    Alone With Words With Wellsy-Once upon a time in Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 7:11


    This week we take a look at the movie Once upon a time in Hollywood

    Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Capital Records Building

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 2:43


    Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring  the Capital Records building

    Anatomy Of A Fictional Lounge Lothario-Bruce Wayne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 4:40


    Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Bruce Wayne

    Words With Wellsy-Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 62:21


    Tonight a stylish mix of retro lounge, exotica, and space-age jazz, featuring artists like Alien Fashion Show, Joey Altruda, and Nutty Gary Wells brings us a mid century Poet in Words With Wellsy We dive into midcentury pop culture with features on vintage homes, daring prison escapes, and odd historical facts. World Of  Swank Gig Guide will keep you in the loop with cool upcoming shows from coast to coast. Smooth tunes, deep thoughts, and a touch of tiki—this show is your passport to the world of swank that we like to call Cocktail Nation.   www.cocktailnation.net   Messerchups- Pink Pantheratu Nutty-The Boys Are Back At Dino's Vibexotica- Humboldt To Raoria JG Thirlwell- Woodhouse Voodoo 5-Desolation Center The Swongos -  Drunk On A Carousel Alien Fashion Show- Rocket 95 Octobop- Have You Hugged Your Martian Today_ Joey Altruda- Remembering Jobim Ìxtahuele - Moonflower Steve Allee Big Band- Naptown Nights Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra Solo's Samba Neal Hefti- Cool Blue

    Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Final Assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 5:24


    Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week bring you a summary of the great Lotharios.

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 59:47


    Meditation helps me deal with people… Mainly by helping me imagine I'm somewhere else entirely. Albare- Meditation Don Nelson- As long As I Live Martini Kings- Rancho Mirage Dj Bonebrake Trio High Low  The Gene Rains Group- Tiki   Dave Bruebeck- Lapaloma Azul  Ruth Cameron -Something Cool  Gerry Mulligan- Night lights Stan Getz- Round Midnight Freddy Cole-Waiter ,ask the man to play the Blues Chet Baker-Worrying The Life Out Of Me Relaxing Piano Crew -Up for Anything Jazz Vibraphone- Vibraphone Impressions  Milt Jackson- Opus Pocus

    Alone With Words With Wellsy-American Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 7:07


    This week we take a look at a book about Edie Sedgwick

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Sheltering From the Troubles Of The World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 60:16


    Yes there are a lot of them, so I shall envelope myself with Cocktail Jazz and make it all go away. www.cocktailnation.net Stanley Turrentine- Troubles of the World Jackie Gleason- Girl, Boy, Dance, Affair Lea Delaria- Call Me Miles Davis-When Lights Are Low

    Lounge Life Audio Magazine-The Duke of Windsor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 2:43


    Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring the Duke of Windsor

    Swank Advice-Say Yes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 1:55


    weekly musings from Koop!

    Lounge Special-Mr Ho's Orchestrotica

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 62:17


    A Lounge special this week as we look at Mr Ho's Orchestrotica, we've had an election here in Australia so in our stuff segment a story from a late forties election where the press got the result horribly wrong and we continue with the new music playing Voodoo 5 and the Midday Mai Tais fresh from a triumphant performance at Tiki Caliente. I have a recommendation of a new doco on Netflix for you and I revisit something from my early years that shaped my retro aesthetic.     New Morty Show – Ladies Man Nutty – Frankenmunster Mr Ho's Orchestrotica-Mini Skirt Enoch Light – Autumn In New York Astrud Gilberto – Insensatez Kenny Sasaki – Fly Me To The Island Martini Kings – Agua de Ber Stan Getz – Penthouse Serenade Mark Copeland – I Happen To Like New York Mancini – Breakfast At Tiffany's Dave Brubeck – Take Five Bruno Nicolai feat Sabina Mollasse-Upper Seven Voodoo 5 – Sonorous Desert Midday Mai Tais – Pineapple Paradisee Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Who's Laughing Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 61:48


    I had the chance to quietly get revenge simply by succeeding and let me tell you it's very rewarding. www.cocktailnation.net Pete Moore and Orch-fool On The Hill Orchestra Heinz Kiesling-One Trick Pony Bill Evans Trio-My Foolish Heart Tony Bennet-Lucky To Be Me Vibes On Velvet-Ink Mysterioso Dana Fitzsimons-Crystals Evan Drybread-Blackball Jerry Goldsmith-New York Skyline Beegie Adair-In The Cool Cool Cool Evening Teddy Randazzo-April Nat King Cole-Lost April Phineas Newborn-Give Me The Simple Life Johnny Mandel-Quietly There Stan Getz-Vivo Sonhando Johny Greenwood-Spencer Kenny Dorham-Alone Together Dick Hyman-I Wish You Love Piano Bar Music Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music

    Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario - Dai LLewllyn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 7:57


    Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Dai LLewllyn

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Dressed for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 60:29


    I once had a meeting with a billionaire and I was surprised at how badly he dressed..sloppy clothes, food stains and crappy shoes. I walked in wearing an Italian suit and a Rolex on my wrist. It struck me as hilarious that I looked like the billionaire and he looked like the pauper. That said I will take my style over his every day. www.cocktailnation.net John Neal and His  Orchestra-Blue Martini Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues Miles Davis-Blue In Green James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms

    Skip Heller Voodoo 5 Mojave After Dark -Full Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 13:38


    Last weekend I spoke to Skip Heller about his new album with Voodoo 5  called Mojave After Dark which features his new bride Lena Cardinale. Here is the full interview and we play "Opening/ Midnight at Lucca's Snakebite Lounge" as a track to go with the album. To grab both his albums head to https://skiphellersvoodoo5.bandcamp.com/album/the-exotic-sounds-of-skip-heller

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    Alone With Words With Wellsy-The Way You Wear Your Hat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 9:39


    This week we take a look at an interesting book about Sinatra's Style

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Australia's Murder Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 60:12


    Yes Adelaide I am looking at you...While Adelaide isn't the "murder capital" in a literal sense, it has gained a reputation for being one due to a few high-profile cases, including the Snowtown murders and the Truro murders. These cases have contributed to a perception of the city as a place with a high murder rate. It's probably not true that it's dangerous ..but no offence I won't be going there any time soon!   Eddie Costa- Adelaide John Neel and his Orch- Midnight Blues Mantovani- The Sound of Music Mantovani- Goodbye Again Frank Sinatra- It's All Right with Me Ran Blake- Ten Cents a Dance Lyn Stanley- It's Crazy Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring Nathan Haines-Lament Lary Gelb- Luiza Jackie Gleason- My Funny Valentine Pepper Adams- Bloos, Bloos, Blues

    Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Sean Leiter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 3:08


    Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring Sean Leiter

    Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Tom Ripley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 2:56


    Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring  Tom Ripley.

    Swank Advice-Change It Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 1:32


    weekly musings from Koop!

    Mojave After Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 59:52


    Tonight, we dive into an interview with Skip Heller of Voodoo 5 talking about his new album Mojave After Dark new music from the Midday Mai Tais, and explore a “ketchup catastrophe” in our Stuff Segment Barry Adamson - The Big Bamboozle Narco Lounge Combo - Caravan Voodoo 5 - Lena's Prelude Jetset Sweden - Music to Watch Girls By Combustible Edison - Vertigogo Tikiyaki Orchestra - The Ipcress File Our Man From Odessa - SoftTransAuto Messerchups - Kiss of the Night Jean-Jacques Perrey - The Spy  from Outer Space Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited - Secret Lab Kane Manakoora - Rainbows Over Kaneohe Blue Martinis - Hershey Bar Nicholas Godin - Alger la blanche Dom Halpin - Mambo  

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    Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Ruspoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 5:07


    Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Ruspoli

    Alone With Words With Wellsy-Andy Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 6:43


    This week we take a look at Andy Williams

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