Words With Wellsy-Smile

Words With Wellsy-Smile

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper October 24, 2025 Duration: 1:01:12
  Tonight on the Cocktail Nation, it’s Words With Wellsy as we dive into The Beach Boys’ lost masterpiece SMiLE — plus, Hitchcock’s banned Disneyland film, Yippie protest theatre, and lounge life highlights from Palm Springs to Honolulu. Pour a martini and join us for everything that is lounge and exotica.   www.cocktailnation.net   Paul Anka – Smells Like Teen SpiritDrugstore Romeos – Wondrous Place Martini Kings – SmileBlue Martinis – You Turn Me On BabyCodename: Carter – Botched Op Messerchups – Jason Bond 0013Frank Wess – The LizardAnne Burnell – Blues in the Night Norm Amadio – I Love You That WayMarcus Rutz – BeatriceAl Hirt – Get Smart Theme Sergio Mendez – The JokerHugo Montenegro – Solo’s SambaTiki Delights – On Copacabana Morricone 90 – Una Voce Allo Specchio

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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