Lounge Special Frank Bennett

Lounge Special Frank Bennett

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper February 13, 2026 Duration: 1:00:43
Tonight, we honour a creative spirit who carved their mark deep into the culture. We step inside a world built from imagination, devotion, and hand-crafted dreams. There’s a musical guest who knows exactly how to bend time and mood. A design revival that proves the past still ticks with purpose. Stories that remind us we’ve panicked about progress before — and survived. News from the lounge world that marks the end of an era, and the start of another. A few dates for the diary, if your calendar likes a tropical accent. A listener reminds us why this late-night ritual matters. All wrapped in a soundtrack made for dim lights and slow sips. Settle in — this is Cocktail Nation. cocktailnation.net   Naughty Ones - Trapped In A Web Of Love Nicolas Godin - Lare Blanche Frank Bennett - Money Ixthuele - House Of The Gods Martini Kings - Isle Of Man Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Ennio Morricone - Missione Segreta Frank Wess - The Lizard Messercups - Wicked Game The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy Tikiyaki 5-0 - The Ipcress File Gary Lee Trio - Dunsborough Blues Grant Green - T'Aint Nobody's Business If I Do Vibexotica - Tiwaka's Holiday

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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Podcast Episodes
Cool and Strange Music the Book [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:40
Tonight on Cocktail Nation, it’s a wild ride through retro cool—from exotica to space-age jazz, mid-century poetry, vintage scams, and the strange sounds of cult classics. Plus, Dana Countryman joins us to celebrate Cool…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Miami Madness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:40
I love Miami, I fell in love in Miami and I really love it's vibe and the cool buildings there..the heat though is a little hard to handle. www.cocktailnation.net George Shearing Mambo In Miami Julie London-I Guess I’ll…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Raining Again In Sydney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:28
Very often it's raining outside late at night when I sit down to do this show for you. Tonight is no different! www.cocktailnation.net Atlantic Five Jazz Band–The Days of Wine & Roses Suzanne Pittson–I Get Sentimental Ov…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Windy Night [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:34
Tonight the Penthouse is moving just slightly as a strong wind moves through Sydney. I'm not worried though, I just sway with the breeze 25 storeys up. www.cocktailnation.net Chet Baker-The Wind Frank Bennett-Temple musi…
Evenings At The Penthouse -Don’t Tell Me When To Do Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:07
I don't take directives very well....this was also reflected in my school report card as a kid. "doesn't play well with others". www.cocktailnation.net Jackie Gleason-Soon Laura Nyron Billys Blues Lena Horne-You’re My Th…
Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Capital Records Building [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:43
Welcome 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 Capital Records building
Anatomy Of A Fictional Lounge Lothario-Bruce Wayne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:40
Join 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…
Words With Wellsy-Alone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:21
Tonight a stylish mix of retro lounge, exotica, and space-age jazz, featuring artists like Alien Fashion Show, Joey Altruda, and Nutty Gary Wells brings us a mid century Poet in Words With Wellsy We dive into midcentury…
Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Final Assessment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:24
Join 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…