Retrozone-Where The Boys Are

Retrozone-Where The Boys Are

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper March 20, 2026 Duration: 1:00:33
This week Garry wells is back with Retro Zone talking about the film “Where the Boys are” we have lots of the latest lounge and exotica releases, a look at the world of swank gig guide, our stuff segment talking about a 1950’s Oscar Party gone wrong and a letter to the show   Ultra Beaver Lounge Band - La Playa Combustible Edison - Vertigogo Gary Wells Retrozone Los Diplomaticos-Where the Boys Are The Tikiyaki Orchestra - Sushi  Hypnotiques - Apache Vibexotica - When The Four Winds Blow Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo Harold Schenk - Bachelor Pad Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique Messer Chups - Moonrace Pink Martini - No Hay Problema Daniel Pemberton - Moog Necklace Martini Kings -Summer Samba Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin New Morty Show - Ladies Man

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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Lounging Spy On A Mission Possible [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:06
Another in our series of Lounging Spies! Si Zenter – From Russia With LoveKeith Williams Orchestra – The Thin ManSimon Tedeschi – Embraceable YouRobby Poitevín – The SyndicateFred Fried – Where Notes May LeadWarner Chapp…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Australian Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:31
It's Australia Day today so lets's head down under and checkout the Lounge scene and celebrate the great Nation of Australia. cocktailnation.net Grace Knight - Sophisticated Lady Frank Bennett - Folk Song Julie O'hara Se…
Twilight Show-Auto Universum-Porsche 912 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:55
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net
Evenings At The Penthouse-Dark Dreams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:21
I love how dreams resolve nothing and still demand processing. cocktailnation.net Airbenders – Weaver Of Dreams Chet Baker – They All Laughed Elliot Caine Sextet – Hippie Chicks On Acid Gerry Mulligan – Body And Soul Her…
Evenings At The Penthouse -Dramatically Delayed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:27
Never admit failure and here is how you do it. Oscar Peterson – Just In TimeLes Baxter – Carolina MoonAnnie Ross – Don't Worry 'Bout MeDJ BoneBrake Trio – Bernstein 007Anita O'Day – Angel EyesNetwork Music Ensemble – Cen…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Naivety Of Youth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:34
Some young people, I swear I could sell them a glass of water if they were drowning cocktailnation.net Cannonball Adderly- Love For Sale Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again Elainne…
Twilight Show-Wild Wild West [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:08
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net
Evenings At The Penthouse-An Unfinished Woman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:46
I've met a few unfinished women in my time and if you don't know what that means ladies, well it could be you. www.cocktailnation.net Gerry Mulligan And His Orchestra- For An Unfinished Woman Steve Million- Situations Ly…
Evenings At The Penthouse -Songs For Psychopaths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
One for all the Psychopaths out there tonight. www.cocktailnation.net Chris Standing-How Insensitive Dexter Gordon -Le Coiffeur Marty Paich Trio-By The River St Marie Hirohito-Isolation James Spencer-Summer Song David Ba…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Looking Out Over The Balcony [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:47
Time to take a look across the city. Bill Charlap Trio-All Across The City Maria Schafer-It Could Happen To You Kenny Dorham -My Ideal Hampton Hawkes Trio-Autumn In New York Andre Previn-I Could Write A Book Steve Tyrell…