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Cocktail NationKoop Is Back for 2026-Cabali And The Tiki Mug Obsession
Tonight on The Cocktail Nation, I am back after my usual end of year break… I have spent the time planning the upcoming season and to kick off the first show of the year we bring you a very special documentary all about a man and his Tiki Bar
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Ultra Beaver Lounge Band - Mambo 69
Project K67 -Atomic Party
Martini Kings -Cabali
Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads - The Dawn Of Tiki
Freddy Canoe - Shockwave
JG Thirwell - Copycat
Messer Chups - A...
2026-02-0659 minCocktail NationTwilight Show -Best Of Best 2023Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
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2026-01-301h 02Cocktail NationTwilight Show-Auto Universum-Porsche 912Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
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2026-01-231h 01Cocktail NationTwilight Show-Wild Wild WestKoop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
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2026-01-161h 00Cocktail NationTwilight Show-Sammy Davis JrKoop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
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2026-01-091h 01Cocktail NationTwilight Show-Auto Universum-CobraKoop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
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2026-01-021h 02Cocktail NationTwilight Show-Adventures In ParadiseKoop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
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2025-12-261h 04Cocktail NationTwilight Show-Kramers Classic Movie TrailersKoop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
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2025-12-191h 00Cocktail NationTwilight Show-SurfoticaKoop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
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2025-12-061h 01Cocktail NationTwilight Show-Toasting The SingersKoop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
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2025-11-281h 00Cocktail NationTwilight Show-Auto Universum-Mercedes 300 SLKoop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
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2025-11-211h 00Cocktail NationTwilight Show-Herb Alpert SpecialKoop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
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2025-11-1459 minCocktail NationThe Luckiest Fool On Earth
Tonight on the Cocktail Nation we’re diving into some strange but true tales from the past. You’ll hear the story of Alvin ‘Shipwreck’ Kelly—the luckiest fool who cheated death more times than Sinatra had encores. We’ll take a detour with Bertha Benz, the first road-tripper who snuck out with her husband’s brand-new invention. Plus, a peek into bizarre events you’ll swear can’t be real, and a lounge lover’s guide to the coolest happenings from Sydney to Beverly Hills. So slip into something sharp, pour yourself a double, and join me, Koop Kooper, as w...
2025-09-191h 00Cocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-The Australian LoungeDirect from the Australian Lounge scene, as lead by lounge Leader Koop Kooper
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Paige Delancy - Black Coffee
Acca Daiquiris - Cocaine
B Sharp Band - Destination Moon
Blue Martinis - The Great City
Frank Bennett - You're Just Too Hip Baby
Grace Knight - You’d Be Home Home To
Gregg Arthur - More And More
James Morrison - The Master Plan
Janet Seidel - Charade
Julie O’Hara Sextet - Angel Eyes
2025-09-151h 00Cocktail NationAnatomy Of A Fictional Lounge Lothario-Bruce WayneJoin 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
2025-05-1804 minCocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Final AssessmentJoin 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.
2025-05-1405 min2025-05-1101 minCocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario - Dai LLewllynJoin 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
2025-05-0707 min2025-05-0401 minCocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-RuspoliJoin 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
2025-04-3005 min2025-04-2701 minCocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Marquis De PortagoJoin 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 Marquis De Portago
2025-04-2306 min2025-04-2002 minCocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Giani AgneliJoin 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 Giani Agneli
2025-04-1606 minCocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Warren BeattyJoin 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 Warren Beatty
2025-04-1008 minCocktail NationLounge Life Audio Magazine-JFKWelcome 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 JFK
2025-04-0602 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Times a ChanginThe World is in one hell of a state so turn on the Cocktail Jazz and drown out the noise outside.
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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
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2025-04-0659 min2025-04-0601 minCocktail NationFrom Tailors With LoveThis week looking at the clothing of James Bond through the decades with an expert in the field. I’ve got a cool Sinatra story to share with you …lounge life magazine, our stuff segment and a deep thought
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Tony Renis - Quando, Quando, Quando
Frank Sinatra - Come Fly With Me
John Barry Seven -James Bond Theme
Swingerhead - She Could Be a Spy
Voodoo 5 Surrender
Tiki Delights - A Blossom Fell
Tiki Vibes - Miracl...
2025-04-041h 01Cocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-The Insensitive ManI asked one how he felt about this title and he said he didn't care either way.
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Albare - How Insensitive
Art Pepper - Imagination
Beegie Adair - April In Paris
Ben Webster - Late Date
Betty Blake - Lilac Wine
James Spencer - Easy Living
John Coltrane - Lush Life
Julie London - Sophisticated Lady
Julie London - Where Are You
Larry Gelb-If My Life Were Pleasant
Suzanne Pittson-I Get Sentimental...
2025-04-031h 01Cocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-George HamiltonJoin 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 George Hamilton
2025-04-0213 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Stuck On The Side Of The RoadIf you own a classic car there will be some time spent on the side of the road waiting for a Tow Truck..it's not if but when
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Anne Philips -Easy Street
Beegie AdairTwo for the Road
Billie Holiday Travelin' Light
Burt Bacharach Pacific Coast Highway
Chet Baker Street Of Dreams
Elmer Bernstein Walk a Lonely Street
George Shearing Where Are You
Julie London Lonesome Road
MPS Label Little racer
Wynton Kelly- Keep It...
2025-04-021h 00Cocktail NationEvenings at The Penthouse-SoulmatesAre they real or just a myth created by dating apps
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My One And Only Love – George Shearing
Yama – Art Blakey
Your Love Is My Love – Beverly Kenney
Here's That Rainy Day – Bill Evans
Let There Be Love – Julie London
Autumn Leaves – Hank Garland
Ellingtonia – James Spencer
The Things We Did Last Summer – Mal Fitch
Oscar Peterson-The Man I Love
Robert Irving -Octobre
Karen – Mantovani
September In The Rain – Richard Lenn
2025-04-021h 00Cocktail NationAlone With Words With Wellsy-Cinema SpeculationThis week we take a look at Cinema Speculation
2025-03-3107 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-A Soft TouchDo you have it or are you one?
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Barry Morgan- The Touch of You
Dean Martin- Hands Across the Table
Ferrante And Teicher- Touch Me In The Morning
Jackie Gleason- Caress
Jackie Gleason- Sentimental Touch
Joanie Sommers- Just Squeeze Me
Johnny Costa- A Kiss from You
Julie London- I've Got You Under My Skin
Liza Minnelli- Embraceable You
Lyn Stanley- Nice 'n Easy
Lyn Stanley- The Touch of Your Lips
2025-03-311h 03Cocktail NationLounge Life Audio Magazine-Korla PanditWelcome 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 Korla Pandit
2025-03-3003 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Chic MystiqueDo you have it and if not how do you get it?
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Beegie Adair-Puttin On The Ritz
Dimitri From Paris- Une Very Stylish File
Frank Sinatra-I’ve Got A Crush On You
Gene Howard-My Man
Jackie Gleason Alice Blue Gown
Tiki Delights- Swankology
Donna Hightower- Gee, Baby Ain't I Good To You
Lyn Stanely-The Man I Love
Living Strings- Penthouse Serenade
James Spencer- A Julie London Memoir
Janet Seidel- Too Marvellous For Wor...
2025-03-301h 012025-03-3002 minCocktail NationSpyvibe-Key Hunter Part 2
Welcome back to The Cocktail Nation! It's Show 800, and we’re celebrating in style with Jason Whiton returning for a brand-new SpyVibe. This week tracks from Daniel Pemberton, Steve Yeager, and more. We’ll also dive into the latest JFK file revelations, Marilyn Monroe's rare jeans, and the quirky Crosley cars. Plus, get the scoop on Tesla’s new robot and upcoming gigs in the World of Swank. Cheers to 800 shows and many more to come!
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Dubbelorganisterna -End for today, thanks for today.
Project K 67 - Gin Slin...
2025-03-291h 00Cocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse- Lucky To Be MeHey that's what I have always said...some might disagree?
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Bill Evans-Lucky To Be Me
Cyrus Chestnut- Hello
Rodrigo Salgado-Libertango What Is This Thing Called Love
Freddie Roach-Pastel
Ann Margret -Mr. Wonderful
Ahmad -Jamal Sophisticated Gentlemen
Chet Baker-The Wind
Corky Hale- Autumn in New York
Aya Fukiage- But Beautiful
Conte Candoli- No Moon At All
Andre Previn-I Let a Song Go out of My Heart
Joe Bushkin- Manhattan...
2025-03-281h 01Cocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-BabyJoin 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 Baby
2025-03-2611 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse- Letters, E-mails and Smiley Face EmojisDo these things make you happy or angry?
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Julie London- Love Letters
Melanchrino Strings-Say It With Music
Beegie Adair-I Could Write a Book
Frank Sinatra-I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter
Singers Unlimited-I Wish You Love”
Emile Pandolfi-A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes
Shirley Horn -A Time For Love” from Here’s To Life
James Spencer- Our Love is Here To Stay
Lyn Stanley- Smile
Jack Jezzro- You Are the Suns...
2025-03-261h 00Cocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Smile MoreI hate when people tell me to smile more...I tell them it's my Blue Steel.
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Amber Weekes- The Way He Makes Me Feel
Stacy Kent- This Happy Madness
Bill Evans- Our Delight
Dave Stryker- Joy Inside My Tears
George Barnard Dudley- We Can All Be Happy
Happy
Tony Bennett- Make Someone Happy
Rachel Caswell- Sometimes I'm Happy
Gerry Mulligan- Beginning to See the Light
Sue Raney- Aren't You Glad You're You
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2025-03-261h 002025-03-2406 minCocktail NationLounge Life Audio Magazine-The Birth of the Easy listening Radio formatWelcome 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 birth of the Easy listening Radio format
2025-03-2303 min2025-03-2302 minCocktail NationWords With Wellsy-High On Arrival
Gary Wells has his Words With Wellsy segment back this week and he brings you a book about 60’s debauchery and rock n roll with some scandal in “High On Arrival”
Plus what happens when a Soviet leader drinks a can of Pepsi, well I’ll tell you this much…all hell breaks loose!
Koop its back with the Cocktail Nation with all the Lounge and Exotica you can poke a stick at!
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Spyfi - James Bond Theme (Goldfinger)
Frank Wella - The R...
2025-03-221h 01Cocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse- Let’s Pretend Let’s Pretend that we actually like going to work and embody all their "Company Values"...yeah right
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Oscar Peterson-Night Train
Bill Evans- I Should Care
Leif Shires-Tenderly
Jerry Costanzo-Penthouse Serenade
David Carbonara-Don The Man
Donald Byrd-Someone To Watch Over Me
Ken Greaves-Moon And Sand
Mike Bardash -Late In The Game
Out Of Abingdon-Red Dress
Robert Irving-Octobre
Red Garland-Please Send me Someone To Love
2025-03-201h 01Cocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Gunther SachsJoin 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 Gunther Sachs
2025-03-1903 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse- Idiots Vs ManiacsLately we seem to have an over abundance of both types of people.
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Percy Faith -Baubles Bangles Beads
Ricki Derek -Night And Day
Bobby Troup -Watch What Happens
Cal Tjader-Speak Low
Project Pimento=Agua De Beber
Anne Walsh-Windmills Of Your Mind
Paula Castle-Here I Am In Love Again
Bobby Hackett-Cocktails For Two
Kent Miller -Dexterity
Mel Henke-In A Mist
Henri Rene-Dinner For One Please
Mancini-A Cool Shade Of Blue
2025-03-181h 01Cocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse: Movies Of The 1960s
My favourite Saturday night viewing!
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Monica Mancini-Moon River
Beegie Adair-Days of Wine and Roses
Julie London-Charade
Roland Shaw-The Spy Who Came In From the Cold
Roger Williams-Lara’s Theme
Jack Jones-Alfie
Neil Hefti-Barefoot in the Park
Dionne Warwick-Valley of the Dolls
John Barry-The Knack
Sergio Mendes-The Look of Love
Singers Unlimited-Where is Love
Ferrante and Teicher-Barbarella
Ferrante And Teicher-Theme From The Apartment
Swing...
2025-03-1859 minCocktail NationAlone With Words With Wellsy- Erle Stanley GardinerThis week we take a look at Erle Stanley Gardiner in our Words With Wellsy Segment
2025-03-1707 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-A Charming FellaHere's a goal for you...be a charming fella...the rewards are endless.
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Chet Baker -My Funny Valentine
Dinah Washington-Make A Present Of You
Nat King Cole-Portrait Of A Jennie
Tony Bennett-Give Me The Simple Life
Joey Altruda-All The Cats
Aaron Diehl-The Cylinder
Art Pepper-Summertime
Network Music Ensemble -Aperitif On Ice
Mancini-Love Story
James Spencer -Midnight Melancholy
Gary Peacock-When I Fall In Love
Nathan Haines-Lament
Cal Tj...
2025-03-1659 minCocktail NationLounge Life Audio Magazine-ManciniWelcome 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 Mancini.
2025-03-1602 min2025-03-1603 minCocktail Nation50’s Mysteries -Billy the Kid
This week another Mystery from the 1950’s: Billy the Kid, was he really killed in 1881, or did he live under an assumed identity for years? We’ll explore the legends, the myths that surrounds this piece of Western folklore.
Alongside that, we’ve got some fantastic new music plus, the latest gig guide to keep your calendar full of swank events, and some fresh highlights from Lounge Life Magazine.
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Project K 67 - Gin Sling She Said
Codename Carter - Botched Op
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2025-03-141h 00Cocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Life Of RileyWho was he and how good was his life?
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Joey Altruda-Rileys Theme
Blanche Black-Lonely Avenue
Jane Russell-You’re Mine, You
Ori Dagan-Lillette
Kent Miller Quartet-My Foolish Heart
Julie London-Well Sir
Jackie Gleason-Brazil/I Love Paris/'Allo, 'Allo, 'Allo
Project Pimento-You Only Live Twice
Three Suns-Fever
Vicki Benet -Tenderly
Bill Evans -When You Wish Upon A Star
John Lewis-Bags Groove
Gerry Mulligan-Bunny
2025-03-131h 01Cocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-RubirosaJoin 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 Rubirosa
2025-03-1204 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-The Playboys Of InstagramThey flex and and post endlessly about their supposedly fabulous life, but the reality is they are living a rented life all for show.
Lets uncover the wannabes!
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Joey Altruda-Playboys Theme
Blanche Black-Old Devil Moon
Ori Dagan-Unforgetable
Carol Stevens-Keep On Doin Whatcha Doin
Kent Miller-Liberia
Mel Henke-I Surrender Dear
October-Have You Kissed Your Martian Today
Julie London-Something Cool
Dave Grusin-Caravan
Horrace Silver-Hippest Cat In Hollywood
Bill Evans-If You Could See...
2025-03-1259 minCocktail NationAlone With Words With Wellsy-Sammy Davis JrThis week we take a look at Sammy Davis Jr in our Words With Wellsy Segment
2025-03-1010 minCocktail NationLounge Life Audio Magazine -Sinatra's Summer WindWelcome 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 Sinatra and Summer Wind.
2025-03-0902 min2025-03-0904 minCocktail NationThe Exotic Moods of VibeXoticaA new band on the scene with a new album this week in that of VibeXotica and their album The Exotic moods of VibeXotica, in our stuff segment we talk about a unique way of solving a problem, World Of Swank Gig guide and a Deep thought lined up
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Maria También - Khruangbin
Kava Kon - Six Eleven
Vibexotica - Rainforest Ramble
The Aloha Caftan Society - A Caftan Society Theme
Don Tiki - Odd Man Out
Ann-Margret - Ba...
2025-03-071h 01Cocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Lots Of Problems In The WorldIt's looking a little scary out there, tie to hunker down in the Penthouse with some cocktail jazz to calm the nerves.
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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
2025-03-061h 00Cocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-King FaroukJoin 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 King Farouk
2025-03-0510 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Australian LoungeTonight, we are playing all Australian Neo Lounge acts and I will tell you some stories about how I got to first hear and meet these bands.
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Paige Delancy - Black Coffee
Acca Daiquiris - Cocaine
B Sharp Band - Destination Moon
Blue Martinis - The Great City
Frank Bennett - You're Just Too Hip Baby
Grace Knight - You’d Be Home Home To
Gregg Arthur - More And More
James Morrison - The Master Plan
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2025-03-041h 00Cocktail NationAlone With With Words With Wellsy-Tommy JamesThis week we take a look at a Tommy James in our Words With Wellsy Segment
2025-03-0307 minCocktail NationLounge Life Audio Magazine-Twilight ZoneWelcome 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 Twilight Zone
2025-03-0202 min2025-03-0204 minCocktail NationSpyvibe-Key HunterBack for 2025 it’s Jason Whiton from Spyvibe with Key Hunter.
In our stuff segment we bring you the story of the ultimate government waste in the forties and of course all the best lounge and exotica.
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Don Tiki- Turkish Delight
Naughty Ones- Harlem Nocturne
Shinsuke Kikuchi: Spy Under the Moon
Ixtahuele- Manna
Tiki Delights- Yakushima Serenade
Frank Wella- Dry Martini Junkies
Messerschups- Twin Peaks Twist
Kava Kon- Six Eleven
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2025-02-281h 03Cocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Green DoorJust what is behind the Green door?
Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside
Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby
Joey Altruda- Christy
The Sharps- Besame Mucho
Howard Roberts- A Ghost of a Chance
The Martini Kings - Taboo
The Lounge Lizards-The Hanging
Percy Faith- The Nearness of You
Oscar Moore Trio- Come In Out Of The Rain
Orchestra Superstring- Linonine
Living Strings- Penthouse Serenade
Henry Mancini-Windmills Of Your Mind
John Neel-Blue Martini
2025-02-2859 minCocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Prince Aly KhanJoin 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 Prince Aly Khan
2025-02-2621 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-A Place called AdelaideLet me tell you about the city of churches.
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
2025-02-261h 00Cocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Chilled GlassesThere is only one way a glass should be, in my humble opinion!
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Jackie Gleason- Some day
James Morrison-Girl Talk
Janet Seidel-Cry Me A River
Barbara Levy Daniels-My Heart Stood Still
Chet Baker -Moonlight Becomes You
Halford Jetset-Tema De Anna
George Shearing-September In The Rain
Nat King Cole -Candy
Marty Paich-I Love Paris
Lea Dalaria-Cool
Herbie Harper Quartet-Chloe
Kenyon Hopkins-Sunny Side Of The Street
Brent Laidler-Heavy Memphis Jones
2025-02-251h 00Cocktail NationAlone with Words With Wellsy-SinatraThis week we take a look at Sinatra in our Words With Wellsy Segment
2025-02-2409 minCocktail NationLounge Life Audio Magazine -Beat GenerationWelcome 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 Beat Generation
2025-02-2303 min2025-02-2304 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Elevator Music Going DownThere is a great book called Elevator Music, A Surreal History of Muzak, Easy-Listening, and Other Moodsong By Joseph Lanza and tonight we delve into these songs to relax with strings and beautiful melodies
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Mantovani – Moon River
101 Strings – California Dreamin'
Roger Williams – Days of Wine and Roses
Andre Kostelanetz – I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Hugo Winterhalter – People
Paul Weston – Blue Moon
Hollyridge Strings – Theme from Shaft
Douglas Gamely and Picca – What Makes a Sunset
Stanley Black – Ebb Tide
Denis...
2025-02-221h 01Cocktail NationWords With Wellsy-Elevator Music
Tonight we are talking Elevator Music as Gary Wells brings brings us another terrific book all about that background music we all love so much
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Messer Chups – Kiss of the Night
The Cramps – Peter Gunn
Mantovani – Besame Mucho
Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed
The Martini Kings – Wives and Lovers
David Fleming – Lake Como
Kenny Sasaki – Ripples
Ixtahuele – Mareld 2021
Tiki Delights – San Francisco Samba
Rob Dixon – Sway
Vibexotica – Humboldt To Raoria
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2025-02-211h 00Cocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse- Look Up and AroundTime to raise that head from the device and see the world around us!
Marty Paich- Look Around
Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches
John Pizzarelli-Beautiful Maria of My Soul
Janet Seidel- Lonely One
James Morrison- Girl Talk
Gerald Beckett- Broken Wing
Georgie Auld- Room with a View
Conte Candoli Quartet- No Moon At All
Chet Baker- These Foolish Things
Bill Evans- If You Could See Me Now
Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You...
2025-02-211h 00Cocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-CommodusJoin 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 Commodus
2025-02-1904 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Dressing WellClothes are very important. You don't have to spend a lot to look like a million bucks.
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 Fr...
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2025-02-1603 min2025-02-1602 minCocktail NationAlbum Special -Linda LawsonThe Lounge specials return for 2025 and this week we look at the life and career of Linda Lawson
A Super Bowl themed stuff segment, world of swank gig guide plus plenty of great new music coming your way
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Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66- Tim Dom Dom
Buddy Collette and Herbie Mann- Perdido
Linda Lawson-Where Flamingos Fly
Tiki Delights- Barcelona Sea Breeze
Waitiki 7-Yellow Bird
Tikiyaki Orchestra- The Ipcress File
Swongos-UNTRAINED HYPNOTIST
Brent Lai...
2025-02-1459 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-A Battle DailyI have the solution if you find life a daily battle.....cocktail jazz
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
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2025-02-1315 minCocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-CasanovaJoin 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 Casanova
2025-02-1210 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse- A Lounging Bachelor Spyso what does a lounging spy listen to in his apartment at night...lets find out
Dave Lowe- No Time To Die
Hugo Montenegro-Thunderball
Sam Rivers- Euterpe
Denis Farnon- Highballs At Villa Rienza
Baby Grand- Just Drive
Teddy Randazzo-The Countess
Dave Grusin-The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.
James Bond Sextet-Casino Royale
Robby Poietivin-The Syndicate
Robert Short- The Cairo Connection
Robert Short- Nassau Night Moves
Dan Stein-Elegant Manhattan
Pepper Greenwald-Morocco
He...
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2025-02-1009 minCocktail NationLounge Life Audio Magazine-Film NoirWelcome 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 Film Noir.
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Well we are back for 2025 this week Darren Long kicks us off with a brand new album with his Tiki Delights, we talk about mid century homes and the LA fires plus a look at Lounge Life Magazine and some plans I have for the year.
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Project K/67-The Cat And The Cream
Messerchups- Kiss of the Night
Tiki Delights- Barcelona Sea Breeze
Waitiki 7-Yellow Bird
Tikiyaki Orchestra- A Spy Medley
Naughty Ones-Charade
Frank Benn...
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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 Ba...
2025-02-071h 01Cocktail NationAnatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Errol FlynnJoin 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 Errol Flynn
2025-02-0509 minCocktail NationEvenings At The Penthouse-Times ChangingI guess Bob Dylan was right, the times are a changing.
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
2025-02-0459 minCocktail NationAlone With Words With Wellsy-The Thin ManThis week Gary Wells talks about The Thin Man and one of the greatest pulp writers in history
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