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
Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Prince Aly Khan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:00
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 Princ…
Evenings At The Penthouse-A Place called Adelaide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:12
Let me tell you about the city of churches. Eddie Costa- Adelaide John Neel and his Orch- Midnight Blues Mantovani- The Sound of Music Mantovani- Goodbye Again Frank Sinatra- It's All Right with Me Ran Blake- Ten Cents a…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Chilled Glasses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:11
There is only one way a glass should be, in my humble opinion! www.cocktailnation.net Jackie Gleason- Some day James Morrison-Girl Talk Janet Seidel-Cry Me A River Barbara Levy Daniels-My Heart Stood Still Chet Baker -Mo…
Lounge Life Audio Magazine -Beat Generation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:17
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 the Beat Generation
Evenings At The Penthouse-Elevator Music Going Down [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:26
There is a great book called Elevator Music, A Surreal History of Muzak, Easy-Listening, and Other Moodsong By Joseph Lanza and tonight we delve into these songs to relax with strings and beautiful melodies www.cocktailn…
Words With Wellsy-Elevator Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:02
Tonight we are talking Elevator Music as Gary Wells brings brings us another terrific book all about that background music we all love so much www.cocktailnation.net Messer Chups – Kiss of the Night The Cramps – Peter Gu…
Evenings At The Penthouse- Look Up and Around [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:09
Time to raise that head from the device and see the world around us! Marty Paich- Look Around Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches John Pizzarelli-Beautiful Maria of My Soul Janet Seidel- Lonely One James Morrison- Girl Talk G…
Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Commodus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:49
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 Commo…