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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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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 60:12


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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 59:25


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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 59:59


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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 59:40


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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 60:03


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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 60:10


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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 60:43


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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 59:52


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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 59:23


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 59:31


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 61:55


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 60:21


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 60:27


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 59:34


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 60:08


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 60:46


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 58:43


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 58:47


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 61:27


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 63:44


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 59:37


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 62:41


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 60:49


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 60:11


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 62:18


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 64:54


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 60:12


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 61:00


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 60:20


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    Evenings At The Penthouse- In Rhapsody

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 61:17


    I like to use big words to describe how I feel. www.cocktailnation.net   Simon Tedeschi - Rhapsody In Blue Billy Lester - Out Of Nowhere Joe Jackson - Abe's Blues Kenny Burrell - Miss Blues Markus Rutz - A Cidade Do Vento Mr Moai And The Tiki Heads - Pufferfish Norm Amadio - My Love Can't Wait Perry Beekman - Love Walked In Sam Most - Devil May Care The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 60:19


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    Evenings At The Penthouse-Romancing In the Penthouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 61:58


    Welcome to the penthouse, baby — where bachelor life is in full swing. Tonight, it's all about the soundtrack to my life, velvet lounges, and music spun for the modern playboy. Slip off that dinner jacket, loosen the tie, and let the night unfold and take you wherever it might lead! www.cocktailnation.net Peter Arndell- Bachelor Pad  Frank Wess- The Lizard  Frank Wess- Southern Exposure  Freddie Green- Pin Up  Joe Newman- Low Life  Kenny Burrell- Baubles, Bangles and Beads Joe Newman- Miss Blues  Joe Newman-Blues For A Playmote Ahmad Jamal- I'm Alone With You  Jamal-Sophisticated Gentlemen  Ann-Margret - Bachelor In Paradise  Stan Getz- Penthouse Serenade

    Evenings Special -Fiji Island Holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 52:37


    I try not to do shows when I am taking a break at the end of the year but today I felt inspired to bring you sights and sounds of Fiji and some exotica. www.cocktailnation.net Clyde Derby - Lost Island Gene Rains - Off Shore Kava Kon - The Killing River Kenny Sasaki - China Girl Martin Denny - Beautiful Kahana Tiki Delights - Cosmopolitan Combustible Edison- Theme From The Tiki Wonder Hour Danny And Dena - Night Reverie Eden Ahbez - Island Girl Ixtahuele - Call Of The Islands James Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla Jerry Sun - Tiki John Zorn - Tiki For Blue Les Baxter - Banana Boy Mark Riddle - White Lotus Roland Remington - Bahia Tiki Joes Ocean - Moonlight Moods

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Three's a Crowd

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 61:56


    Let's get together with two other people. www.cocktailnation.net George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69 DJ Bonebrake Trio – Bernstein 007 Bill Evans Trio – Waltz for Debby Billy Lester Trio – What Is This Thing Called Love Dan Cray Trio – Moonriver Bill Charlap Trio – All Across the City Gerard Master Trio – The Fall of Lucifer Dave Miller Trio – You Must Believe in Spring Andre Previn Trio – Like Blue Beegie Adair Trio – Strangers in the Night  Dave Flippo Trio – Old Country

    Christmas Cocktails

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 62:07


    Let's celebrate the season. www.cocktailnation.net

    Evenings At The Penthouse-In The Still Of The Dark Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 61:40


    Lights are low across the city..just the way we like it. 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.

    Christmas Tunes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 59:59


    Some Christmas songs this week as we approach the big day www.cocktailnation.net

    Evenings At The Penthouse-The Mirror

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 63:06


    Do you like what you see? www.cocktailnation.net Peter Nero- Reflections Nina Simone -I put a spell on you. Stan Getz -Grab your axe, Max Marian- McPartland- All The Things You Are. Lester Young- Blue Lester George Shearing-Sophisticated Lady. J Barthel- Cocktail jazz piano Tiki vibes- Miracle the mermaid. Jazz Bistro- Instrumental saxophone jazz song. The Tiki Delights -A Blossom Fell Vince Guaraldi- Whirlpool Sam Marowitz,-Alone With the Blues. Paige Cavanagh -Can't get out of this mood. Pepper Adams- Bloos Bloos blues. Floyd Kramer-I say a little prayer

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Lust

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 60:10


    Where will it lead you ? When lust hits, your brain goes offline and your body takes the wheel.  www.cocktailnation.net Alex North – Lust Astrud Gilberto – So Nice (Samba De Verano) Brent Laidler – Downtown By Nine Dexter Gordon – The Shadow Of Your Smile Gerry Mulligan – She Didn't Say Yes, She Didn't Say No Henry Mancini – Young Love Hollywood Film Orchestra – Street Of No Return Jackie Gleason – How Did She Look James Spencer – Nightfall John Coltrane – When Lights Are Low Late Night Jazz Piano – Love For Sale Leith Stevens – Easy Mood Liberace – I'm In The Mood For Love  Oscar Peterson – Night Train

    Evenings At The Penthouse -Dancing in the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 60:29


    Dancing in the dark: where confidence thrives and coordination dies www.cocktailnation.net   Percy Faith – Dancing In The Dark  Atlantic Five Jazz Band – Days Of Wine & Roses Beegie Adair Trio – Strangers In The Night Bobby Hackett – Love Me Cocktail Inn – I Can't Take My Eyes Off You Combustible Edison – Seduction DJ BoneBrake Trio – Bernstein 007 George Shearing Trio – Midnight On Cloud 69 Herb Ellis – Soft Winds Jackie Gleason – Girl Of My Dreams Jackie Gleason – Starry-Eyed And Breathless Ken Griffin – Ebb Tide Bill Charlap-One Morning in May Andy Pratt Trio-Patricia Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio Sir Julian – A Man And A Woman

    Twilight Show-Surfotica

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 61:26


    Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.  New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 60:09


    How is yours...is it one eyed or open to someone else's? Tony Bennett-Lucky to be me. Buddy Greco -Round midnight. John Barry -Tanaka‘s world. Art Blakey- Prelude in blue. Art Pepper- Imagination Chet Baker- My Funny Valentine. Herbie Mann- Tenderly Stacey Kent, I know I dream Conte Candollu Trio -Flamingo. Marty, Paige, trio.-Dusk Light Karen Souza -Creep Marty Paich Lazy Afternoon. Dave Pell octet- Memphis in June. Ritchie Kamuka Quartet-What's new? George Shearing -The days of Wine and Roses.

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Chocolate in Paris

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 60:00


      Pain au chocolat maybe? Marty Paich-I Love Paris Janet Blair-Get Out Of Town Jimmy Rowles Trio-Serenade In Blue Vicki Benet-A Shade Of Blue Chet Baker-When Lights Are Low Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul Bill Holman- Angel Eyes Frank Rosolino-How Long Has This Been Going On CannonBall Adderly -Love For Sale Dexter Gordon- I was Doing Alright Martini Kings-Girl From Ipanema

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