Lonely Street

Lonely Street

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper March 13, 2026 Duration: 59:41
James Spencer checks in with another new album… and we’ll open the latest issue of Lounge Life Magazine to discover the scotch that was the favourite of Frank Sinatra… and hear of a very amusing AI transcription mishap thanks to Baron Von Swankenstien. There’s new exotica on the way from Tiki Delights and Mr Moai… a few tiki happenings around the globe… and a mid-century complaint about petrol prices that proves drivers have always loved to complain about fuel prices. So pour something strong, settle into the lounge chair… cocktailnation.net Voodoo 5 - Faster Pussycat Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull James Spencer - Lonely Street Eddie Palmieri - Los Cueros Me Llaman Freddie Canoe - Lonely Island Vibexotica - Song Of The Taino Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Norm Amadio Feat Marc Jordan - I Love You That Way Freddie Green - Pin Up Cocktail Inn - Tequila Combustible Edison - Utopia    

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 291

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Slow Drivers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:11
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Evenings At The Penthouse-A Little  Insensitive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Hypnocoin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:51
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Evenings At The Penthouse-Picking Fights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:07
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Evenings At The Penthouse- A Perfect Place To Live [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Disturbing Dreams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:21
“I love how dreams resolve nothing and still demand processing Airbenders – Weaver Of Dreams Chet Baker – They All Laughed Elliot Caine Sextet – Hippie Chicks On Acid Gerry Mulligan – Body And Soul Herbie Mann – Lady Bir…
Spyvibe-Pink Panther [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:12
Back for 2026 it is Jason Whiton with Spyvibe, I’ve got some cool gigs from across the globe to check out, the latest Bond news that might surprise you…a book on the Queen of England and most importantly new music from V…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Times are a Changin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:25
The world is moving pretty quick, things we never thought would happen have actually happened. And yet still no personal jetpacks. cocktailnation.net Janet Seidel- Windmills of Your Mind Hiromi-Uncertainty Nicholas Masso…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Lonely [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:59
James Spencer has release a wonderful album called Lonely Street with his band the Midnight Men so tonight he has programmed a show for us on the theme Lonely. cocktailnation.net James Spencer - Whiskey & Leather George…
Retro Zone- Winter Movies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:40
For 2026 Gary Wells returns and adding to his conversations he will bring us a new segment which allows him to talk about more things than books called Retro Zone and this week talking about Winter Movies. I have new mus…