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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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    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-Urban Dictionary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 60:00


    Lets open the urban dictionary kids and look up page 56 Nat King Cole- Lush Life Tony Bennett- Dancing In The Dark Dean Martin- Sleep Warm Sir Roland Hanna- In A Sentimental Mood Oscar Peterson-Oh Lady Be Good Les Baxter -Celestial Nocturne Peter Paulson Trio Comrade Conrad Jeff Denson Trio -Body And Soul George Freeman -Inner Orchestrations Tony Bennett and Bill Evans-Lucky To Be Me Walter Wanderly-Raindrops George Shearing -Don't Explain Dyad-Habenera

    SPY MUSIC — THE SOUND OF ESPIONAGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 60:12


      This week on Cocktail Nation, we're slipping behind the velvet curtain and into the glamorous world of 1960s espionage — where secret agents, Cold War intrigue and suspicious cats meet some of the coolest music ever recorded. Our main feature explores Spy Music — The Sound of Espionage, looking at how the Cold War and classic spy films created an instantly recognisable musical language of jazz, orchestration, lounge, exotica and danger. We also uncover the extraordinary CIA experiment Acoustic Kitty, meet a listener whose love of spy movies may have gone slightly too far, and explore more international intrigue in Lounge Life Magazine. Robert Short - The Cairo Connection Tiki Delights - The Sneaky Tiki Spy Dana Countryman - Spy Out From Outer Space Alex Khaskin - Austin Powers Combustible Edison - Spy Vs Spy Kenny Sasaki - Jill The Spy Robby Poitevin - Jazz Cave Metrolites - Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Spy Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Hugo Montenegro - The James Bond Theme Spyfi - Black Tie Spy Alex Khaskin - Bond The Spy Keith Williams And His Orchestra - Sound And The Fury Beat Generation - Spy Time Ludovic Bource - Spicy Spy Bruno Nicolai - Spy Chase

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Looking Good In A Suit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 60:16


    Nothing like a bag of fruit to make a man look sharp Out Of Abingdon-Three Piece Suit Wendy Pederson Meet Me At No Particular Place Elvis Presley -Michael Buble- Fever Roland Remington -Martinique Bert Kaemphert-Red Roses For A Blue Lady Aaron Deihl- Le Tombeau De Couperin Jackie Gleason- Deep Purple Blue Velvet Sinatra And Jobim -Meditation Bert Kaemphert-The Breeze And I Chet Baker And Strings-You Better Go Now Diana Krall-The Look Of Love Emil Stern -Rever Jack Jones -Lady Dinah Washington-Cry Me A River Allen Smith Quartet-Estate

    Words With Wellsy- All For a Few Perfect Waves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 61:34


    This week on Cocktail Nation, we're heading out into the blue — where the waves are perfect, the cocktails are cold, and apparently some people are prepared to go to extraordinary lengths just to find the right one. Words With Wellsy takes us into a world of surf, obsession and the search for a few perfect waves — and we've got some rather appropriate sounds to accompany the journey. Elsewhere, we'll take a little trip into the darker side of old Hollywood, wander through some mid-century territory, and perhaps contemplate the benefits of a life where responsibilities are kept at a safe distance. So settle back, pour yourself something cool, and let the rest of the world carry on without you for a while. This is Cocktail Nation. MPS Label - Wave's Lament Christopher De Groot - Ocean Nymph Joey Altruda - Permanent Waves Spy Fi - Green Waves Roger Davidson Trio - Ocean Breeze Lyn Stanley - How Deep Is The Ocean Don Burrows - The Living Ocean Freddy Canoe - Big Wave Kenny Sasaki - Between The Waves Martin Kings - Wave Andre Previnc - Heat Wave Tsunami - The Lost Wave Tiki Joes Ocean - Hanuma Bay Bob Thompson - Midnight Sailing (Ocean Liner) Vibetoxica - An Ocean Away Frank Chacksfield - Ocean Sunrise Ixthuele - At Sea Beegie Adair - Beyond The Sea

    Evenings At The Penthouse-A Good Heart Is Hard To Find

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 60:49


    Especially if it breaks down!   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-Evil Corporations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 59:40


    Hands up who works for one ?    Bill Evans-All of You Neal Hefti- Legs George Shearing-Have A Heart Doug Macdonald- Star Eyes Richard Maegraith-Whisper Denis Solee-Body and Soul Anita Kerr- Days Of Wine And Roses Melanchrino Strings-Stardust Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time Miki Yamanaka- Eyes Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine

    Lounge Special-Sammy Davis Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 60:13


    Tonight on Cocktail Nation, we've got a little bit of everything for you... Sammy Davis Jr, some strange transmissions from outer space, a trip through the latest edition of Lounge Life Magazine, and a few events you might want to put on your calendar. Plus, we've got a coconut, a martini or two, and another mystery waiting for you. So pour yourself something nice and come on in...  Nick Perito and his Orchestra - Misirlou The Loco Nui Combo - Taboo Sammy Davis Jr - Something's Gotta Give Thee Millionaire & His Magnetic Syncopations - Fraülein Doktor Vibes On Velvet - Spookmaster Voodoo Organist - The Chow Chow Cha-Cha Draculina - Tender Dracula Keith Williams - Sound and the Fury Frank Wess - Pin Up Mark Riddle - Sacred Chant Ixtahuele - Curitiba Train Vibexotica - Song Of The Taino Messerchups - Agent Tremolo The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy Triptych - Hanging On For The Ride

    Evenings At The Penthouse-The Bachelor Pad

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 57:08


    Behold it's glory   Terry Snyder -Theme From  Blossom Dearie-Manhatten Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time Oscar Moore Trio -Come in Out Of The Rain John Buzan Trio Ill Wind Jackie Gleason -I Can't Get Started David Rose -Like Young Stan Getz-Moonlight In Vermont Oscar Peterson Dreamsville Stan Levy Quintet-What Can I Say June Christy- Lonely House Brent Laidler-Keep Me In Mind Virginia Scheneck-Being Me Jackie Gleason-Hey There Lonely Girl

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Drawing Red Velvet Curtains

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 63:07


    not pictures, I mean closing them  Adam Smalle -Blues To Yous Bill Evans -Time Remembered Cal Trader-Cool Cocktail Inn -Stella By Starlight Jackie Gleason It's Alright By Me David Carbonara -Betty Walks Alone Les Baxter Luna Rhapsody Al Anthony -Ebb Tide Mary Stallings- Slow Hot Wind Warne Marsh-Autumn In New York Sunday in New York Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul Janet Seidel- I Got Lost In His Arms James Spencer-Midnight Melancholy Astrud Gilberto-Misty

    Era Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 59:59


    This week we open the pages of Era Magazine, explore the latest discoveries from the world of lounge, and travel through the sounds and style of a more glamorous age. In Lounge Life Magazine, we visit homes that captured the dream of tomorrow, while the Stuff Segment takes us into the Pacific during World War II for the incredible survival story of a young naval officer who would later become one of the world's most famous figures. Plus, a mysterious piece of Canberra furniture may contain secrets from the Cold War, we'll discover what's happening in the world of swank, and reflect on a thought that might just change how you see the objects around you. So pour yourself something sophisticated, sit back, and join me… Koop Kooper… for Cocktail Nation www.cocktailnation.net   Hugo Montenegro-Theme from The F.B.I. Pink Martini- No Hay Problema The Loko Nui Combo_Taboo Martin Denny- Oro (God Of Vengeance) The Manakooras- Howl of the Jaguar Walter Wanderley- Você e Eu Dave Grusin- Caravan Draculina-Taboo Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass- Mexotique Serge Gainsbourg- L'Eau A La Bouche The Leviathans-And Yeti Lives. Markko Polo Adventurers - Night of the Tiger    

    Evenings At The Penthouse- Public Transport

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 60:18


    Let Me tell you why I hate it   Honolulu Transport-Marvelous Andy Pratt -Patricia Towner Galaher-Simone Moricone90-Lounge Music Rob Dixon-Caravan George Shearing-Sophisticated Lady Roger Williams-This Guys In Love With You Robert Drasnin-Kahula Mist Paul Weston-When It's Sleepy Time DownTown Edward Simon-Monks Mood John Eric Booth-Girl Talk Ellen La Fern -So Nice Johnny Costa- Just One Of Those Things

    Evenings At The Penthouse- Mirror Mirror On The Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 60:53


    Who is the Heppest Cat in Town   Steve Slagle-Reflections Jeremy Pelt - Be the Light Verve Jazz Ensemble- Midnight In The Air Laura Ainsworth-Goldfinger Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orche Davenport Blues Gaea Schell-Luna Plateada Monica Mancini- Moment To Moment Andy Pratt Trio-Soon The Rob Dixon Quintet-The Very Thought Of You Cliff Korman- Ternura

    Spyvibe-Branded to Kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 60:26


      This week on Cocktail Nation, we're stepping into the shadows with a little international intrigue as SpyVibe takes us deep into the strange and stylish world of Branded to Kill — the legendary Japanese spy noir where assassins, mystery and surreal 1960s cool collide.   We'll explore a lost cinematic gem, discover why tiki culture continues to make a triumphant comeback, and take a trip back to the days when advertising campaigns looked more like declarations of war — including Melbourne's bizarre battle against a very dangerous enemy.   Plus, we'll open the mailbag with a tiki dilemma, check out what's happening in the world of swank, discover new sounds from Draculina   So pour yourself something sophisticated, dim the lights, and settle into another edition of Cocktail Nation.       Mark Doyle - Noir Alley Acorn Lane - Limo Spa  Naozumi Yamamoto- Killer Blues Naozumi Yamamoto- Hitman Bossa Nova The Sharps - The Odd Couple  Project Pimento - Whatever Lola Wants  Indigo Swing - Reet, Petite & Gone Lushy - Toast  Nutty - Rumba With The Devil  Clouseux - Beyond Good and Evil MR Ho's Orchestrotica - Arab Dance  Vibes On Velvet - Spookmaster Draculina - Tender Dracula Mancini-Peter Gunn Theme Dino Martinis- Ring Voodoo Organist - The Chow Chow Cha-Cha

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Who is Knocking On My Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 59:44


    Here is a story about a surprise knock Bill Evans - Detour Ahead Frank Sinatra - Stars Fell On Alabama Hank Garland - Blame It On My Youth James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day Mel Tormé - I Know Your Heart Nat King Cole - I Know That You Know Tony Bennett - Just Friends Gene Howard - The Man I Love Patricia Scott - You Leave Me Breathless  Roger Williams - Some Enchanted Evening Sue Evans - Did You Mean It Andy Sheppard Quartet - Thirteen Jackie Gleason-A Little Kiss Nicolas Masson Quartet -Gagarine. Richard Lennox - It Had To Be You

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Always Lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 61:07


    Zero sense of direction, I would get lost in a paper bag, but hey that's my endearing quality   Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Sarah Vaughan - Misty (Live At The Garden, Copenhagen, 1963) Ray Brown Trio - Everything I Love Marcus McLaurine - Ballad For Sandy Hook One Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy Out Of Abingdon - What Kind Of Life Mel Tormé - Stardust Master Sounds - I've Never Been Before / Don't Blame Me Kenny Burrell - Low Life Chet Baker And Gerry Mulligan - My Funny Valentine Bill Evans - What Is There To Say Astrud Gilberto With Stanley Turrentine - Wanting Things

    Deep Space Confidential-Lonnie Zamora

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 59:59


    This week on Cocktail Nation, we're heading into deep space with a mysterious encounter that left one man questioning everything he knew. We'll uncover a Cold War spy story from the atomic age, open the pages of Lounge Life Magazine for Hollywood romance and retro design, and explore why the vinyl revival continues to keep the music alive. Plus, tiki sounds, beach vibes, and all the sophistication you've come to expect from the world of Cocktail Nation. So pour yourself a drink, settle into your favourite chair, and join us for another journey into the lounge lifestyle. This is Cocktail Nation. Combustible Edison - Vertigogo The Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - Martinique Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - Road To Caliente Mark Riddle - Goddess Of The Moon Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin Martini Kings - Taboo Tikiyaki Orchestra - Sushi Tiki Delights - Shaken Not Stirred Joshua Cipolla - Harmonic Odyssey Magic Sands - Vaquero Messer Chups - Wicked Game Project K/67 - Atomic Pool Party Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Ultra Beaver Lounge Band - Bossanova Lounge Camille Bertault - Apres Vous  

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Demoted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 60:24


    Let me tell you about a man who had an argument with the biggest boss in the universe   Gerard Masters Trio- The Fall of Lucifer  Bill Evans- Alice in Wonderland  Dan Cray Trio- Moon River  DJ Bonebrake- High Low  Gaea Schell-Luna Plateada  James Spencer- It Only Happens When I Dance With You  Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches  Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff  The Mastersounds- I've Never Been in Love Before _ Don't Blame Me

    Gidget On the Retro Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 60:09


    This week on Cocktail Nation, we're heading for the beach, the Retro Zone and a world of surf, sand and sophistication. Wellsy takes us back to the story of Gidget, while we explore lost islands and tropical sounds with a soundtrack made for cocktails under the palm trees. In Lounge Life Magazine, we'll discover what grocery shopping looked like in the 1960s, and the surprising story behind a famous Marilyn Monroe photoshoot. Plus, the Space Race gets a little awkward as we look at the Soviet mission that tried to beat Apollo 11 to the Moon    So settle in, pour yourself something refreshing, and join me for Cocktail Nation Voodoo Organist- Bombay Beach Bondage Boogaloo Martini Kings- Wave Clyde Derby-Lost Island  Martin Denny- Forbidden Island 101 Strings Orchestra- Love on the Beach  Crazed Mugs- Legend Of The Lake Surfer  Mark Riddle- Lonely Beach The Exotics- The Evil Deep  Kenny Sasaki-Snow On the Beach  Waitiki-White Sandy Beach Joshua Cipolla-Tuxedos By the Beach  The Swongos - Broken Glass Beach  Janet Seidel- Miami Beach Rhumba Spy Fi- Beach Police  Dom Mariani & The Majestic Kelp- Beach Combing  The Hawaiians-Tea for Two  Astrud Gilberto- Bossa Na Praia (Beach Samba) Tiki Lounge Crew-Italian Surf Mob

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Problem Solver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 60:14


    Got a problem, let me solve it for you. Disclaimer- All Care No Responsibility. Lionel Hampton-The Nearness Of You Peter Nero-Are My Dreams Real Percy Faith -Out Of This World Mantovani- As Time Goes By Three Suns -Fly Me To The Moon Three Suns- There Goes My Heart Carlini-World Of Strings Walter Wanderly -Red Roses For A Blue Lady Ethel Ennis-My Foolish Heart James Spencer-Mallorca Chris Connnor -Lush Life Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment Lea Delaria-Cool Martin Denny-Laura Stan Getz and Lionel Hampton-Louise Sarah Mckenzie-In The Name Of Love

    Evenings At The Penthouser-Lounge Lover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 60:08


    Not talking about sofas baby!   Bill Evans Waltz For Debbie Chet Baker-What A Difference A Day Makes Beegie Adair -In The Wee Small Hours of the morning Beegie Adair All The Way Allen Smith Quartet -Alone Together Gene Gaffer Trio-Blues For Alice Peter Paulson Trio -Time Remembered Richard Maltby-Hello Young Lovers Zoot Sims-How Deep Is The Ocean Martial Solal-Round Midnight Kenyon Hopkins-Warm City Diana Krall-The Look Of Love Coltrane -Too Young to Go Steady Peggy Lee-My Silent Love James Spencer-Tenderly

    50's Mystery-The Somerton Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 59:13


    Tonight we're drifting between mystery and mid-century glamour. We kick off with one of Australia's most haunting unsolved cases—the Somerton Man—still puzzling investigators decades later, still refusing to give up his secrets. Along the way, we'll drop into vintage lounge life with a mix of sacred chants, tiki rhythms, and deep island vibes that feel like they've been pulled from a forgotten record crate in some seaside bar that no longer exists.     Project K/67 - Atomic Pool Party Magic Sands - Vaquero Mark Riddle - Sacred Chant VibeXotica - Song Of The Taino Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads - The Dawn Of Tiki Joshua Cipolla - Twilight Breeze Martini Kings - Earthshine Paul Anka - Hello The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy Piero Piccioni - Ballade Tiki Delights - Azure Pacifico  JG Thirwell - Copycat Mancini-Background To Murder Messerchups - Night Stripper Voodoo 5 - 1985

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Electric Bills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 60:49


    Have you had a high one recently? I think the company is sure there is a small country living in the Penthouse. Miles Davis - When Lights Are Low Andy Sheppard Quartet - And A Day James Morrison - Deep Purple Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Frank Sinatra - They Thought Of You Richard Lennox - Waterfront The Martini Kings - Poincianna Calvin Keys - Can't Get Started Ft Elmer Gibson Art Pepper - You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To Victor Young - When I Fall In Love Janet Seidel - Baltimore Oriole Jackie Gleason - Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet

    Evenings At The Penthouse- Change of Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 59:25


    The world looks a lot different to 25 years ago Janet Seidel- Windmills of Your Mind Hiromi-Uncertainty Nicholas Masson-Almost Forty Orchestra Superstring- Haru Bill Charlap- All Across the City Jonny Greenwood- Spencer Dianne Schuur- When October Goes Vibes On Velvet- Ink Mysterioso  Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover Beegie Adair- I Get Along Without You Very Well The Martini Kings - Taboo Jeremy Pelt - I Love Music James Spencer- Street Of Dreams

    Joshua Cipolla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 60:12


    This week on Cocktail Nation, we're pulling up a chair at one of Hollywood's most legendary hideaways, where Sinatra's Rat Pack held court and whispers of JFK and Marilyn Monroe still linger in the air. We'll meet Joshua Cipolla and explore his latest music, uncover the delightfully awkward tale of a lovestruck—or perhaps not-so-lovestruck—elephant at a Sydney Zoo, and hear a heartfelt letter from Maine about the surprising power of lounge music. Add plenty of exotic sounds, swank tunes and a deep thought that might make you rethink the snooze button. Combustible Edison - Vertigogo Frank Wess - Pin Up Joshua Cipolla - Some Far Off Place Mark Riddle - Goddess Of The Moon Mr Moai and the Tikiheads - Road To Caliente OMFO - Whimsical Realm Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass - St. Maria Arranz Of L'Exotighost Sergio Mendes - The Joker Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Kurt Elling - Los Angeles Triptych - Hanging On For The Ride Blue Hawaiians - Savage Night Keith Williams - Sound And The Fury Ultra Beaver Lounge - Nena

    Evenings At The Penthouse-When A Friendship Becomes Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 60:10


    Things can start in many different ways.   Lucky Duckies- The Way You Look Tonight  Nat King Cole -George Shearing- A Beautiful Friendship Octobop - Blue Mist Acca Daiquiris Witchcraft Chet Baker Moon Love Jackie Gleason -Dinah Carol Fredette-You'd Better Go Know Beegie Adair-In The Wee Small Hours Allen Smith Quartet -It Could Happen To You Nat King Cole-Your Looking At Me Martin Denny-Martinique Piero Piccioni - The Rendezvous Jim Buening - Praire Calling Oscar Peterson-In The Still Of The Night Art Pepper-Deep Purple Rene Bloch-Harlem Nocturne

    Evenings At The Penthouse- Letting Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 60:52


    Sometimes you just have to let go Lyn Stanley -More Than You Know Stacey Kent-No Moon At Al Warren Baker-Harlem Nocturne Julie Lyin Quintet-Love For Sale Martini Heaven -Tangonova David Carbonara-Nearing The End George Shearing -September In The Rain Linda Lawson -Where Flamingos Fly Sarah McKenzie-Paris In The Rain Bill Evans-Come Rain Or Come Shine Jacques Lousier Trio -Satie Gnossienne Allen Smith Quartet-Fredie The Freeloader Richard Maltby -Let's Fall In Love Jackie Gleason-Dark is The Night Kenyon Hopkins -Cool Village Network Music Ensemble-Comfy Chair James Spencer-Crush On you

    Spyvibe- My Man Flint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 61:13


    This week Jason Whiton is back with Spyvibe, new music from The Manakooras, we have a deep thought on golf, lounge life magazine …a Winston Churchill story along with the best lounge and exotica from across the globe   Voodoo Organist - Dry Martinis and Wet Bikinis Daniel Pemberton - The Investigator Voodoo 5 - I Just Don't Understand Lushy - French 75 Mark Riddle - Eye of the Idol Tiki Delights - Nani Wahine Barry Morgan - Big Bossa Janet Seidel - Charade Piero Piccioni - Ballade The Manakooras - Tropical Call Pink Martini - No Hay Problema Serge Gainsbourg - L'Eau à la Bouche Martini Kings - Music to Watch Girls Go By Tom Gaebel - The Cat Joshua Cipolla-Tuxedos By the Beach  

    Words With Wellsy -Robert Redford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 60:07


    Well here we are back and this week as I broadcast from North Queensland whilst on vacation by the beach as I escape the winter of Sydney for a beachside escape in the warm tropical north of Day Dream island   Gary Wells joins us this week for a look at the life of Robert Redford, with impending Space X IPO we have some space chat coming your way.   Jetset Unlimited - The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Messerchups - Wicked Game Voodoo 5 - Chato's Ride Ixtahuele - Pathways To Paradise Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique OMFO - Whimsical Realm Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Clousaaux - Reum With A View Cocktail Inn - Tequila Combustible Edison - Utopia Nutty - Purple Panther Piero Piccioni - Agente 077 Richard Cheese - Get The Party Started

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Jazz, Cocktails and the Lush Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 60:01


    Lets chat about the good things in life. www.cocktailnation.net Nat King Cole-Lush Life Ray Anthony- September Song Reg Owen-Oh You Beautiful Girl 101 Strings Orchestra-A Man And A Woman Cal Trader-Cool Beegie Adair-Dancing On The Ceiling Bill Evans -Luck Be A Lady Billy May-Girl Talk Janet Seidel-My Gentleman Friend Cocktail Inn-The  Way You Look Tonight Aaron Diehl-Le Tombeau de couprin Barney Mccall -Mysteriss Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont Peter Paulson-Third Time

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Reclining

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 60:17


    My favourite place is reclining in my Eames chair with a book Robert Irving -Octobre Antonio Carlos Jobim-Favela George shearing-If I Should Lose You Henri Mancini- Blue Satin Les Baxter -A Taste Of Honey Michelle Lordi-I Fall In Love To Easy Diana Krall-Dream Garry Peacock-When I Fall In Love Kurt Rosenwinkel- You Go To My Head Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed Frank Bennett-Love Carefully Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops Jane Hutton-Day By Day Oscar Peterson-Nice Work If You Can Get It Les Baxter-Pool Of Love

    50's mystery  The Wichita Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 59:47


      This week no neo lounge or exotica, for a change we are skaking it up and playing only classic lounge, it's a little more work for me because we need more songs as they were shorter back in the day!   Our feature this week is a 50's mystery call  the Wichita Twins. A weird missing children story.   We bring you the The Marching Band Cold War story that caused a massive uproar, Lounge life magazine and the World of Swank gig guide   Lalo Schifrin - Mission Impossible Henry Mancini - Experiment In Terror Ann Margaret - Jim Dandy Plas Johnson - Tanya Jackie Davis - Perfidia Buddy Bergman - Bada Blue Esquivel - Temptation Neal Hefti - City Style Sergio Mendes - The Joker Keith Williams - Sound And The Fury Frank Wess - Pin Up Tito Puente - Take Five Hugo Montenegro - Run Spy Run Serge Gainsbourg - Intoxicated Man Peggy Lee - Big Spender Tito Rodriguez - Theme From The Apartment Martin Denny - Cool  

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Living Sky High

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 60:02


    Living in the clouds and Lounging up high www.cocktailnation.net Jackie Gleason-Ghost Of A Chance George Shearing-The Days Of Wine And Roses 101 Strings-Maria Maria Beverly Kenny -It's Magic Billy May-Cocktails For Two Oscar Peterson-Dreamsville Reg Owen-Ask Anyone Who Knows Henry Mancini-The Windmills Of Your Mind Beegie  Adair-Love Stanley Black -They Say It's Wonderful Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul Chet Baker-When Lights Are Low Diana Krall-Devil May Care Frank Bennett-Your Just Too Hip Frank Rosalino-Quintet-How Long Has This Been Going On Jim Beuning -It's Like This Howard Johnson-High Priest

    Dark Rituals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 60:19


    Welcome to Cocktail Nation, your ticket to the ultimate retro lifestyle! Mark Riddle stops by the Penthouse this week to talk about his latest album Dark Rituals   We flip through Lounge Life Magazine to contrast modern existential dread with mid-century optimism. Plus, our Stuff Segment explores the tragic, supersonic beauty of the XB-70 Valkyrie bomber. We also bring you global tour dates and fresh lounge gigs to attend     Dana Countryman - The Spy From Outer Space Combustible Edison - Spy Vs Spy Mark Riddle - Uncharted Kolumbo - Sandy Legs Swongos - Silver Tongue Sam Lalo Schifrin - The Cat  Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - Paradise Voodoo 5 - Surrender Janet Seidel - Perhaps Project K_67 - Nightdrive Messer Chups - Hard Times For Dracula Ixtahuele - The Hookah Cal Tjader - Soul Sauce Daniel Pemberton - Spy

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Romancing In Hi Fi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 60:10


    The best combination, Romance and Hi Fi!   Phineas Newborn – Love And Marriage Dave Lowe – No Time To Die Nathan Haines – Lament Ella Fitzgerald – Mood Indigo Teddy Randazzo – The Countess Dan Stein – Elegant Manhattan Marty Paich Trio – Dusk Light Frank Sinatra – It's All Right With Me Denis Farnon – Highballs At Villa Rienza Pepper Greenwald – Rooftops Dave Grusin – The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. Chet Baker – Blue Thoughts Baby Grand – Just Drive Sam Rivers – Euterpe (Remastered) Jackie Gleason – Deep Purple Blue Velvet John Neel And His Orchestra – Blue Martini

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Collecting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 61:06


    Let me tell you about a collection I had. www.cocktailnation.net The Blue Notes - The Mandalorian Theme (Piano Rendition) Sir Julian - A Man And A Woman Percy Faith - Dancing In The Dark (Remastered) Joey Altruda - Playboy's Theme Jeff Steinberg - A Martini Built For Two James Morrison - The Master Plan Grace Knight - Sophisticated Lady Combustible Edison - Pink Victim Chet Baker - When Lights Are Low Bobby Hackett - Alcoholic Blues Art Van Damme Quintet - Lover, Come Back To Me Marcus McLaurine - Destiny Jackie Gleason - Girl Of My Dreams Claude Hall - I Chose The Moon Billy Lester - Out Of Nowhere

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Dinner In a Fancy Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 60:12


    How about one that spins!   Calum Upton – Revolving Restaurant Don Nuzzo – Bonded Eddie Costa – I've Never Been In Love Before Henry Mancini – The Windmills Of Your Mind Jazz Singles – Another Cocktail Joey Altruda – Christy Joey Altruda – Cocktails With Joey John Neel – Bury Me Blue Marlena Shaw – Ahmad's Blues Matt Holsen – Plenty Jaunty Orchestra Superstring – Linonine Oscar Moore – April In Paris Swingin Palms – Asleep On The Shore Miles Davis-So What The Martini Kings – Taboo

    Spyvibe-The Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 60:08


    Cn849 -Spyvibe  Tonight we take a look at late night tv show moment from the 60's in light of the cancelation of Colbert on the late show this week, I have a deep thought for you, world of swank gig guide, Spyvibe with Jason Whiton on the Cat and some new music. www.cocktailnation.net Magic Sands-Vaquero Steve Yeager - Catwalk Lalo Schifrin-The Cat Joshua Cipolla - Tuxedos By the Beach Ennio Morricone - Missione Segreta Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin Mr Moai and the Tikiheads - Road to Caliente Hypnotiques - Apache  Vibexotica -  Hideaway Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull Hugo Montenegro - The Man from U.N.C.L.E Jetset Sweden - Star Trek Voodoo 5-I Dig Your Voodoo Kenny Sasaki-Sunset On Mars Herbie Mann - Our Man Flint Mark Riddle - Laura in Shadow

    Words With Wellsy-Natalie Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 61:03


    This week Gary Wells is here with the story of Natalia Zakharenko…who's that …well you might know her as Natalie Wood! We have lots of new music for you. Lounge Life Magazine, a deep thought and the collapse of an airline in the fifties in our stuff segment    Joshua Cipolla - The Midnight Sea Frank Wess - The Lizard Cocktail Inn - Tequila OMFO - Whimsical Realm Voodoo 5 - Faster Pussycat Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Swongos - Wanderoo Ultra Beaver Lounge - Bailar Mark Riddle - Goddess Of The Moon Vibexotica - Tiwaka's Holiday Martini Kings - Strangers In The Night Freddy Canoe - Coral Reef Alessandro Alessandroni - Primavera

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Hanging With Cool People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 60:03


    You know the kind, they wear shades at night! Frank Bennett – You're Too Hip Baby Stan Kenton – Once In A While The Metro Strings – Vacation Time Anita O'Day – Angel Eyes Frank Pourcel And His Orchestra – Italia Romantica Hugo Winterhalter – People Jack De Mello And His Imperial Strings – Makalapua Julie O'Hara Sextet – Angel Eyes KPM – Piano At The Plaza John Coltrane-When Lights Are Low Hampton Hawes -Hamptons Pulpit Bill Evans-All Of You Les Baxter & The 101 Strings – Love Beat Of The City Robby Poitevin – Jazz Cave

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Temptation In Your Ear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 60:11


    What is it for you...chocolate maybe?   Morton Gould – Temptation Angie Hubbard – Black Coffee Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight Janet Seidel – Baltimore Oriole Julie London – I Got Lost In His Arms Liberace – I Hear A Rhapsody Mancini – The Windmills Of Your Mind Paris Mitchell Strings – Easy To Love Plas Johnson – Tanya Sally Street – Teach Me Tonight Lavay Smith-Gee Baby. Ain't I Good To You Shirley Moon-Solitary Moon Dexter Gordon Le Coiffeur Tiki Delights – Scorpion Rider Tito Rodríguez – Theme From “The Apartment”

    TV History

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 60:26


    Tonight on Cocktail Nation, television history changed forever. A decision that would create the modern TV rerun. Hidden oil derricks secretly pumping beneath Los Angeles. A daring World War II prison escape under moonlight. Laurel and Hardy spark near-riots in an English village pub. The strange movement that wanted engineers to run society. Exotica, tiki culture, vintage legends, and lounge mysteries. New music from across the world of cool and cocktail jazz. Pour a drink… the night train is leaving the station     Eddie Singers- Harlem Nocturne Joshua Cipolla-The Midnight Sea Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet- I Love Lucy Jimmy Vargas- Heartbreak Hotel Kurt Elling   Los Angeles  Rebecca Rafla-What A Difference A Day Makes Magic Sands- Vaquero Mark Riddle- Uncharted Clousaaux- Reum With A View Combustible Eddison -Vertigogo Martini Kings- The Lonely Bull Magic Sands -Vaquero Mr Moai- Pool of Love

    Evenings At The Penthouse-An Ivory Tower

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 59:17


    I've been accused of living in an Ivory Tower, and yes that is true.  Tito Rodríguez - Theme From The Apartment Tiki Delights - Scorpian Rider Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight Robby Poitevin - Jazz Cave Plas Johnson - Tanya Paris Mitchell Strings - Easy To Love Mancini - The Windmills Of Your Mind Liberace - I Hear A Rhapsody Julie London - I Got Lost In His Arms Janet Seidel - Baltimore Oriole Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight Chet Baker - The Touch Of Your Lips Angie Hubbard - Black Coffee Lee Morgan -I Remember Clifford Stan Kenton - Once In A While Morton Gould - Temptation

    Lounge Special-Annie Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 59:35


    A Lounge Special this week as we look at the life of Annie Ross plus lots of new music. It is the Cocktail nation on syndicated stations around the world and on iheart radio …    Codename Carter-Botched Op The Exotic lounge- Coronavirus Theodore Shapiro- Labor of Love Jorge Garcia- This One's For Richie Kenny.Sasaki-Quiet Lagoon Ana Gasteyer- I'm Hip Tiki Lounge Crew- Crime De Menthe Brent Laidler- City By The Bay Holly Cole-Viva Las Vegas Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Your Move Ms Drake Irving Joseph- April in Brownsville The Swongos – Curious Tourist – Grab the Loot Blue Martinis- Blue Martinis Theme   

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Take Your Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 60:17


    I have matured I have learnt that you don't always have to rush decisions. Sometimes taking your time is always better.   Jackie Gleason- Girl, Boy, Dance, Affair Miles Davis Quintet -  Fall Jim Buening-Three Twelve James Spencer-An American In Paris  Shelley Manne-Step Lightly

    Evenings At The Penthouse- Night Time Is The Right Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 61:44


    The night is so cool, it just really is.   Chet Baker- You don't know what love is. Beegie Adair-Stranger In Paradise Out Of Abingdon- What Kind Of Life Linda  Carone- Having it All Rose Sinclair -OneNote Samba Drugstore Romeos- Wondrous Place. Tamara Murphy- Atoms for Peace. Dexter Gordon- You've changed. Dave, Brubeck- La Paloma Azul Diana Krall -Bésame Mucho. Sally Street , Sally Street, Gee baby Ain't I Good to You Thomas Mackay -Black Orchard

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Under The Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 60:27


    Let me tell you about a friends drinking habits! Midnight Combo - Cocktail Influence James Spencer - Dedicated To You Richard Lennox - Waterfront Carlini World Of Strings - Plaisir D'Amour Chris Standring - Night & Day The Martini Kings - Wives And Lovers Art Pepper - Imagination Norma Winstone Trio - Lisbon Story John Surman - Summer Song Carol Leibowitz - Hidden Source Kit Downes - Flying Foxes Andy Sheppard Quartet - They Came From The North James Morrison - Candy Shinya Fukumori Trio - Emeraude

    Deep Space Confidential-The 1965 Kecksburg UFO Crash

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 60:53


    From a cosmic crash to the treasonous secrets of the Cambridge Five, tonight's journey spans the stars and the shadows. We'll dive into Dusty Springfield's untold story, explore Mid-century milestones from Palm Springs to Tuscany, and spin lush new Space Age sounds. Mix a martini; the lounge is now open.   Voodoo 5 – Faccette Scintillanti Frank Wella – The Rat Rose Sinclair – Perdido Eddie Thomas Singers – The Bossanova's Over Frank Chacksfield – Cheeky Cha Cha Mark Riddle- Uncharted Michel Legrand – Les Demoiselles de Rochefort - Chanson des Jumelles OMFO – Whimsical Realm Rebecca Rafla – Fundamentally Unfinished DJ Bonebrake – Bernstein 007 The Tikiyaki Orchestra – Bachelor #3 Joshua Cipolla – Some Far Off Place The Organ Happenings – Georgie Girl Cocktail Inn-Days Of Wine And Roses Messerchups-Dark Side Of Paradise Steve Yeager – Monte Carlo Martini Kings – Playboy's Theme

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Heart Transplants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 60:49


    If you can, keep your original parts. 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-Drinking the Kool Aid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 59:40


    Have you read the company manifesto...are you on board? Bill Evans-All of You Neal Hefti- Legs George Shearing-Have A Heart Doug Macdonald- Star Eyes Richard Maegraith-Whisper Denis Solee-Body and Soul Anita Kerr- Days Of Wine And Roses Melanchrino Strings-Stardust Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time Miki Yamanaka- Eyes Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine

    Spyvibe-The Coolness Of Roger Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 61:53


    This week Jason Whiton from Spyvibe talks about Roger Moore we have a weird story about a world war 2 kill squad led by indigenous tribes, a statue that copped a raw deal in Italy, a stack of gigs to attend and the best lounge and exotica from across the globe.   The Tikiyaki Orchestra - Bombs Away! Project K/67 - The Cat And The Cream Art Pepper - Straight Life Rob Dixon - Sway Mario Grigorov - Every Little Movement Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin Rebecca Rafla - What A Difference A Day Makes Tito Puente - Take Five Drugstore Romeos - Wondrous Place Rose Sinclair - Summer Samba Ultra Beaver Lounge - Bailar Combustible Edison - Pavillion Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - Rongo Rongo  Joey Altruda - A Martini For Mancini Martini Kings - Silent Water Daniel Pemberton - I, Spy  

    Evenings At The Penthouse-International

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 59:36


      Bert Kaempfert - Lonely Nightingale Joao Gilberto - One Note Samba Connie Francis - Al Di La Dean Martin - C'est Si Bon Nat King Cole - Non Dimenticar Frank Sinatra - London By Night Keely Smith - I Wish You Love Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim - Meditation Bobby Darin - Venice Blue Nat King Cole - The Very Thought Of You Tony Bennett - The Gentle Rain Esquivel - April In Portugal Bobby Darin - When Day Is Done Peggy Lee - Little Boat Dean Martin - Pardon (Pardoname) Chet Baker - Iimio Domani Les Baxter - The Poor People Of Paris   

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