Spyvibe

Spyvibe

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper March 28, 2026 Duration: 1:01:34
From the land of shaken martinis, atomic dreams, and the coolest sounds ever pressed to vinyl… this is Cocktail Nation.   This week we’re diving into a world where the spies are smooth as Jason Whiton stops by with Spyvibe, the exotica is swirling, and somewhere out there… there may still be a missing nuclear bomb or two.   We’ve got lounge, spy themes, a little intrigue, and of course—your passport to a better kind of living. So dim the lights, fix yourself something strong… and let’s get swank Project K-67 - Atomic Pool Party Pink Martini - No Hay Problema Daniel Pemberton - The Actual Heist JG Thirlwell - Copycat Vibexotica - When The Four Winds Blow Bruce Lofren Group - Tripsy Alessandro Alessandroni - Primavera Project Pimento - Black Magic Woman Ultra Beaver Lounge - Bailar Messerchups - Wicked Game Voodoo 5 - 1985 Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo Jack Costanzo - Hornacopia  Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra - Wolverine Blues Adam Minkoff - Morricone 90 - Una Voce Allo Specchio Martini Kings - Cabali 

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
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…