Deep Space Confidential-Levelland

Deep Space Confidential-Levelland

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper April 5, 2026 Duration: 1:00:20
  This week we kick of a new segment looking at UFO sightings in the mid-century and the strange goings on in Levelland that caused cars to stop one evening. We have a letter to the show from a listener who took my advice but now regrets it and an interesting new bio pic coming out which has upset the person it is all about ..plus the story of Deli meat on a space craft that went wrong.   Nutty - Purple Panther Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Dana Countryman - The Spy From Outer Space Serge Gainsbourg - Couleur Cafe Richard Cheese - Toxic Sammy Davis Jr- I'm Gonna Live Till I Die Tiki Lounge Crew - Hipster's Lair Honolulu Transport - Marvellous Martini Kings - Playboy's Theme Voodoo 5 - Chato's Ride Cocktail Inn -Tequila Messerchups-Wicked Game Mr Moai - Pool Of Love Tikiyaki And The Hawaiiana Brass - Sushi  Vibexotica - Song Of The Taino OMFO - Whimsical Realm   --

Step into the sophisticated, retro-futuristic world of Cocktail Nation, hosted from a Sydney Penthouse by the one and only Lounge Leader, Koop Kooper. This isn't just a music show; it's a weekly audio escape into the cool, crisp sound of martini shakers and the smooth grooves of a bygone era. Each episode of this podcast is a carefully curated session where classic lounge meets its modern descendant, neo-lounge, creating a seamless soundtrack for the stylishly inclined. Kooper doesn't just spin records; he brings the scene to life with conversations from the most interesting characters found in the swankier corners of culture-musicians, artists, and connoisseurs of the good life. Tune in and you'll hear stories woven between tracks, a blend of charismatic interview and impeccable musical selection that feels like an invitation to an exclusive, yet wonderfully welcoming, party. The vibe is consistently laid-back, intelligent, and dedicated to the artistry of cool. For anyone who appreciates the finer notes in both music and conversation, Cocktail Nation delivers a distinct and transporting experience, one perfectly mixed episode at a time.
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Evenings At The Penthouse-Naive Youth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:34
I was once young and naive ..now I am old and naive which ironically Evian spelt backwards. www.cocktailnation.net Cannonball Adderly- Love For Sale Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together A…
Evenings At The Penthouse-What is Behind the Green Door [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:59
I always thought that the Shakin Stevens song Green Door was the perfect analogy for subculture. www.cocktailnation.net Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby Joey Altruda- Christy Th…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Clothes Maketh The Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:29
Let's face it, what would we be without them! Nudists I guess www.cocktailnation.net John Neal and His Orchestra-Blue Martini Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light Phineas_New…
Spyvibe-Naked City [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:09
Tonight, we’ve got a journey through the world of intrigue with our Spyvibe segment talking The Naked City, a little something to make you think with our Deep Thought, and a curious tale in our Stuff segment that you won…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Sex and Seduction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:43
A raunchy adults only special tonight...well musically at least! www.cocktailnation.net Lind Rene – Sexe Bill Irwin – Seduction Combustible Edison – Seduction Dolf Vaner Linden and his Orchestra – Mood Magenta Eartha Kit…
Evenings At The Penthouse-New Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:24
When things are new, that is the most amazing moment. www.cocktailnation.net Gordon Langford – Pretty Girl By Moonlight Ann-Margaret – A Bachelor In Paradise Astrud Gilberto – So Nice Beverly Kenney – For All We Know Bil…
Evenings At The Penthouse- Touch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:54
Touch, it's the connection we can't explain. www.cocktailnation.net 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-…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Cloud 9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:12
What is your cloud 9? www.cocktailnation.net George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69 Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio Billy Lester – What Is This Thing Called Love Suzanne Pittson – The Secret Life of Plants Atlant…
Words with Wellsy-From Here To The Great Unknown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:33
Tonight we’ll take a trip into the wonderful world of lounge music and along the way we’ll step into the great unknown with our feature segment, Words with Wellsy. We’ve got some fascinating mid-century tidbits in Lounge…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Strange Dreams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:02
I'm going to break the cardinal rule of socialising and tell you about a weird dream I had last night. www.cocktailnation.net Piano Dreamers – Take Five Jazz Lounge Zone – Relaxing Piano Music Edward Newton – Misty Misty…