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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Evenings At The Penthouse-A Charming Fella [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:48
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Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Mancini [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:17
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 Mancini.
50’s Mysteries -Billy the Kid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:22
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 folklo…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Life Of Riley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:04
Who was he and how good was his life? www.cocktailnation.net 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 S…
Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Rubirosa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:56
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 Rubir…
Evenings At The Penthouse-The Playboys Of Instagram [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:53
They 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! www.cocktailnation.net Joey Altruda-Playboys Theme Blanche…
Lounge Life Audio Magazine -Sinatra's Summer Wind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26
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 Sinatra and Summer Wind.