TV History

TV History

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper May 16, 2026 Duration: 1:00:26
Tonight on Cocktail Nation, television history changed forever. A decision that would create the modern TV rerun. Hidden oil derricks secretly pumping beneath Los Angeles. A daring World War II prison escape under moonlight. Laurel and Hardy spark near-riots in an English village pub. The strange movement that wanted engineers to run society. Exotica, tiki culture, vintage legends, and lounge mysteries. New music from across the world of cool and cocktail jazz. Pour a drink… the night train is leaving the station     Eddie Singers- Harlem Nocturne Joshua Cipolla-The Midnight Sea Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet- I Love Lucy Kurt Elling   Los Angeles  Rebecca Rafla-What A Difference A Day Makes Magic Sands- Vaquero Mark Riddle- Uncharted Clousaaux- Reum With A View Combustible Eddison -Vertigogo Martini Kings- The Lonely Bull Magic Sands -Vaquero Mr Moai- Pool of Love

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: 100

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Podcast Episodes
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…