Best Light Helmets Podcasts (2025)

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Fever 59:05

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Fun fact: Before antibiotics, doctors would try try to induce a fever to help patients fight illness caused by bacteria and viruses. Vibes On Velvet- Fever Jean Fineberg-Unfinished business Dana Fitzsimmons-Agitation Lullaby Bill Charlap Trio-All Across The City Bill Charlap Trio-Autumn In New York Steve Haines-Pity Jeremy Pelt-Elegy Brent Laidler-…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Working Hard 1:00:11

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Hard work never killed anyone, but why take the chance? www.cocktailnation.net Theodore Shapiro-Labor of Love Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover The Yuko Mabuchi Trio - A Night In Tunisia Edward Simon- Lush Life Evan Drybread- The Downey Wives Dana Fitzsimons- Crystals Monica Mancini- Moon River Gerard Masters Trio-The Fall of Lucifer James Spe…

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Words With Wellsy-Black Dahlia, Red Rose 1:00:37

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This week on the show we revisit the story of the Black Dahlia in Words with Wellsy, affairs have been in the news this week after a couple was busted and it went viral so a deep thought on affairs and we bring you a look at the World of Swank, Lounge Life Magazine and a bunch of new music www.cocktailnation.net Stereophonic Space – Night Of The Ja…

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The Triple-Digit-Symmetrically-Palindromic-Hendeca-Kai-Penta-Conta-Kai-Multiple Pet Town Quiz Special 57:26

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This week, Johnny and the gang are in high spirits chatting about fancy dress Beefeaters attending the Tour De France along with other fancy dress disasters. We have a tour of Buckingham from The Golden Cherub as part of a Pet Town Quiz Special! Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM …

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LIGHT Impact Season 2 Episode 3 | Breaking into Professional Football with Isiah Hennie 1:29:57

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In this episode, we sit down with UFL, USFL, and Sacramento State WR Isiah Hennie. Isiah shares the pivotal decisions that have helped define his journey to professional football. Nick and Isiah discuss how crucial it is to seize each opportunity and stay grounded during times of stress such as the COVID year and the NFL draft. Plus, Isiah dives de…

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Ride Smart, Stay Alive: Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Risks for Injury or Death for Riders 32:12

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Motorcyclists love the freedom of the open road. But freedom isn't free, and sometimes the price incautious riders pay after a crash is severe brain injury or even death; both, the statistics tell us, are avoidable by wearing a helmet certified by testing. Outfitting with appropriate riding gear is key to maximizing the odds of--literally--walking …

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Evenings At The Penthouse -Dentist Jokes 1:01:09

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I was going to make one, but then I remembered my dentist listens and I have an appointment at 230 www.cocktailnation.net Dawan Muhammad- Remember to Smile Stanley Turrentine Trio- Wee Hour Theme Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus Martini Kings- Goodbye to Lonely Town Lea Delaria- Call Me Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops Don Shirley-One for My Baby Roger Wil…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Snakes In Life 59:10

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They are everywhere, physically and metaphorically. www.cocktailnation.net Shelly Manne and His Men - Step Lightly Harold Land-Grooveyard Ben Webster - Georgia On My Mind Art Pepper - Imagination Kenny Dorham - Old Folks Steve Tyrell - Ruby Airbenders- Weaver of Dreams Joe Pass- Stormy Weather Tony Bennett- Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Happiness, Love, and Youth. 59:40

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Combine them all and things are going well. www.cocktailnation.net Atlantic Five Jazz Band – Days of Wine & Roses Suzanne Pittson – The Secret Life of Plants Mitch Towne – Ode to Kenny Piano Dreamers – Bittersweet Symphony Marcus McLaurine – Blue...Ray, Ron and NHOP Tiki Delights – Yakushima Serenade Out of Abingdon – Shegecki Barney McAll – Nectar…

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Classic Comedy-Shelley Berman. 1:00:14

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Some classic comedy for you this week with the great Shelley Berman and a very funny bit all about having a hangover we’ve also got some new music from the Billy Lester trio and our look at the world of swank gig guide for you www.cocktailnation.net David Carbonara – A Beautiful Mine Phil Upchurch – Girl Talk Messerschups – Siberiade Tikiaki Orches…

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Support Teams for all, The Golden Windbag Awards and Harry the Swimming Pool Guy 59:20

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Today on the podcast, Johnny and the gang celebrate the German Golden Windbag Awards, the team choose their support teams and Harry reveals his distinguished swimming abilities. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Evenings At The Penthouse -Trios 1:01:56

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It's all about trios tonight..if you have more than thee people in your band you are OUT. www.cocktailnation.net George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69 DJ Bonebrake Trio – Bernstein 007 Bill Evans Trio – Waltz for Debby Billy Lester Trio – What Is This Thing Called Love Dan Cray Trio – Moonriver Bill Charlap Trio – All Across the City Gerard M…

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LIGHT Impact Season 2 Episode 2 | Decisions and High Performance with Lonie Paxton 1:01:00

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In this episode, we sit down with three-time Super Bowl Champion and former New England Patriot Lonie Paxton. From his early days to the NFL’s biggest stages, Lonie shares the pivotal decisions that shaped his career and the moments that defined his journey. We talk about the power of showing up, seizing opportunity, life after football, and the ro…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Beloved Car 59:43

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So I have been accused of loving my car more than my lover! Could it be true? www.cocktailnation.net Herbie Mann – Theme From “This Is My Beloved” Stanley Black – Bidin’ My Time Mastersounds – I’ve Never Been in Love Before / Don’t Blame Me Carol Liebowitz – Hidden Source Mitch Towne – Refuge Jack Jezzro – Embraceable You Molotov Cocktail Piano – D…

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50’s Unsolved Mysteries Of The 50’s-McMinnville UFO’s 1:00:57

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This week on the Cocktail Nation, we slip into the shadows of midcentury history with one of the most intriguing unsolved mysteries of the 1950s a puzzling UFO sighting over McMinnville. In Lounge Life magazine, discover how one woman revolutionized women’s fashion and the royal chicken dish created for an iconic queen. and we’ll discover Wimbledon…

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The Oasis Debrief, a Scientific Analysis of Coldplay, and an Aircon Debate 49:05

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This week, Johnny and the gang chat debrief on Oasis, there’s a scientific analysis of Coldplay, and the great aircon debate takes place. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.ukBy Radio X

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Lights Turned Down 1:01:14

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I save a lot of money on power bills here in the penthouse as the place always has the lights now low. www.cocktailnation.net Marty Paich-Dusk Light Kenny Dorham - My Ideal Jonny Greenwood- Spencer Chet Baker- Goodbye Phineas_Newborn~Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You Teddy Randazzo- April Irving Joseph- April in Brownsville Goodnight Sweetheart by Meg M…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Boring People 1:00:08

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It was Jack Kerouac who said “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the…

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LIGHT Impact Season 2 | Navigating the Modern Athletic Journey with Danielle Martin 1:36:15

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In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Martin — professional athlete, mindset and performance coach, entrepreneur, and mother to elite-level athletes. Drawing from her personal journey through adversity and her experience guiding top-tier competitors, Danielle offers powerful insights on today’s youth sports landscape. We explore the challenges…

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Score! We look at Texas roads and bridges in light of ASCE's 2025 Infrastructure Report Card. 32:46

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Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues its Report Card for America's Infrastructure. Expressed in reader-friendly letter grades, the ratings document the current state of the country's major infrastructure assets, while also identifying needed improvements and contextualizing the relative health of these assets over…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Old Feelings 59:23

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Do they ever go away or are you still holding a torch? Dave Bruebeck- That Old Feeling Airbenders-Weaver of Dreams Theodore Shapiro- Labor of Love Jorge Garcia-You Fascinate Me So Brent Laider- Sunday Mood Bell State University Jazz Ensemble- Late Nights Steve Slagle-The Heart Of It Bill Charlap- All Across The City…

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Lounge Special-Lalo Schifrin 1:00:43

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Late last week we got the news of the passing of Lalo Schifrin. Unfortunately I didn't have time to include this in the Cocktail Nation last weekend ...so coming up this week a shift in our programming with a Lounge Special all about the great man. www.cocktailnation.net SG Sound – Sirens of Venus Mark Doyle – Man From U.N.C.L.E. Lalo Schfrin-Missi…

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BONUS - Live from Cardiff for Night 1 of Oasis, Live '25! 46:48

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Johnny and The 4 Til 7 Thang Gang were live from a central Cardiff pub ahead of Night 1 of Oasis, Live '25, bringing you all the build-up, welcoming some special guest performances, and taking in the most significant cultural moment of the century. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 …

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The Gambling Queen, the Definition of Cool and A Quadratic Equation 59:17

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This week, Johnny and the gang hear about the Queen’s gambling habits, a definition of cool and Gav’s mind is changed on the quadratic equation. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Tiki Tunes For A Late Night Tiki Dive 1:02:18

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Tonight we are out of the Penthouse and hanging out a a Tiki Dive bar, it's a bit rough so hopefully my Aloha shirt doesn't get ripped! www.cocktailnation.net Ixtahuele- Black Sand James Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla Eden Ahbez- Island Girl Gene Rains-Lotus Land Warren Barker- Deep Night The OutI lslandersReturn to Paradise The Hawi…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Marching To My Own Beat 58:40

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I always say that if the masses are going one way I will generally choose the opposite direction while they are all heading to the edge of the cliff. www.cocktailnation.net Dexter Gordon-Tanya Lionel Hampton-Star Dust Ixtuele -Scenes1-3 Cal Tjader-Walking With WallyBy Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Who's Laughing Now 1:01:48

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Laughter is the corrective force which prevents us from becoming cranks Pete Moore and Orch-fool On The Hill Orchestra Heinz Kiesling-One Trick Pony Bill Evans Trio-My Foolish Heart Tony Bennet-Lucky To Be Me Vibes On Velvet-Ink Mysterioso Dana Fitzsimons-Crystals Evan Drybread-Blackball Jerry Goldsmith-New York Skyline Beegie Adair-In The Cool Coo…

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Spyvibe-FireBall XL5 1:00:30

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This week, we’re decoding danger and intrigue with our feature segment Spyvibe—Jason Whiton joins us to explore the world of espionage, mid-century cool, and secret missions. Add a touch of jazz, a heroic hound, and a new …music from Mr Moai and you’ve got yourself a Cocktail Nation episode not to miss. www.cocktailnation.net Messercchups – Agent H…

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Medical Miracles, Night Bus Journeys and Lollipop Men 56:24

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This week, Johnny and the gang hear the dreadful news about a lollipop man, Harry falls asleep on a night bus, Johnny has had some tooth related woes so we hear some medical miracles. Along with Martin’s Medical Hot Tap. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global …

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Dark Evening 1:01:40

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Don't trip over. www.cocktailnation.net Brent Laidler – Evening Song Bob Dorough – Polka Dots and Moonbeams Mastersound – I've Never Been in Love Before / Don't Blame Me Carol Liebowitz – Aurora Piano Dreamers – Despacito Vince Guaraldi – Cast Your Fate to the Wind Stan Getz – Penthouse Serenade Astrud Gilberto – Insensatez Angelo Badalamenti – Fre…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Battling Daily 1:03:07

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Some people struggle on a day to day basis...not me, it's always come easy. People ask me how I do it..I tell them I have a knack. www.cocktailnation.net Wynton Marsalis-Daily Battles Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart James Morrison-My Beautiful Octobop- Girl Talk Miles Davis- All Blues Keith …

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Downfall of Love 1:01:53

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Seems today the birthrate is low, more people in the western world live alone, they live in a Tinder world and will die alone. Now for the good news! www.cocktailnation.net Ellis Larkins-Down With Love John Pizzarelli- Beautiful Maria of My Soul Gerald Beckett- Broken Wing Janet Seidel- Lonely One Chet Baker- These Foolish Things Beegie Adair-I'm a…

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Words With Wellsy-Star Trek Memories 1:02:52

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This week on The Cocktail Nation, I’m inviting you to sink into the velvet as we unravel another round of Words with Wellsy—this time, he’s got thoughts that drift from the final frontier to the space between your ears. A curious case of civil disobedience sweetens our Stuff Segment, and we ponder paradoxes in Deep Thought. The World of Swank Gig G…

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Musical Rivalries, Chippy Chat, and a shockingly Lazy Susan 55:25

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This week, Johnny and The Gang find out about the greatest of great musical rivalries, there’s Chippy Chat in this week's Tradesman Talk, and listener Tony shares some shockingly lazy pie-based laziness. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Fools All Around 1:02:42

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I am convinced the world is full of fools..they are all around us. The nightly news provides an update on what all these fools have done today. www.cocktailnation.net Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You Bill Evans-Gloria's Step Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy Crawdaddy-Clean Caper The Martini Kings - Poincianna Eddie costa- I've Never Been In Love Before …

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Evenings At The Penthouse-My Favourite City In The World 59:52

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Let me tell you about a perfect little place in the world www.cocktailnation.net Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo The Martini Kings - Poincianna Swingin Palms-Asleep On The Shore Oscar Moore- April in Paris Matt Holsen- Plenty Jaunty Marlena Shaw-Ahmad's Blues John Neel- Bury Me Blue Joey Altruda- Cocktails With Joey Jazz Singles- Another Cocktail Linda C…

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Evenings At The Penthouse -Piano Dreams 58:56

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Tonight a mixture of Piano tunes from classics to pop hits from Tv and Movies www.cocktailnation.net Roger Williams – Alfie Piano Dreamers – Take Five Jazz Lounge Zone – Relaxing Piano Music Edward Newton – Misty Misty 1 Steven Bear – The Departure (From Gattaca) The Blue Notes – The Crown Main Theme The Blue Notes – The Mandalorian Theme Piano Dre…

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Unsolved Mysteries Of The Fifties: Northwest 2150 59:22

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This week, it’s all trench coats and twisted tales as we dive into a 1950s mystery with a lounge twist. A riot with a punchline… a listener letter about a certain French voice… and a deep thought that might leave your tech feeling medieval. Plus highlights from Lounge Life Magazine and a gig guide spanning tiki, jazz, and vintage wheels. www.cockta…

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BONUS – Ant Smuggling, Edith in Brixham, and The Proto-Bez 49:59

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This week, you posh up, there are more made-up phrases in Pigs & Troughs, and ants are smuggled. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.ukBy Radio X

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Evenings At The Penthouse-A Late Entrance 1:01:53

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Let me tell you about a girl who was always turning up late. www.cocktailnation.net Ben Webster – Late Date James Spencer – Bittersweet Robert Short – The Cairo Connection Mal Fitch – Nice 'N' Easy Yvonne de Carlo – I Got It Bad Richard Lennox – September In The Rain Gene Howard – Mad About The Boy George Shearing – My One And Only Love Astrud Gilb…

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Evenings At The Penthouse- The Only Sounds I like 1:00:27

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Some might say I am particular, but really the only sounds I like are that or Lounge sounds. www.cocktailnation.net Bill Evans- Beautiful Love Dave Brubeck -Something to Sing About The Third Wave-Waves Lament Jimmy Borges-A Song For You Beegie Adair-Night And Day Elvis-Fever Cy Coleman-LA Blues Rosemary Clooney -I Concentrate On You Frankie Laine- …

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Helmet Hair 1:00:13

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I hope the future isn't like Star Wars where they all where helmets cos quite frankly I can't stand helmet hair. www.cocktailnation.net The Blue Notes – The Mandalorian Theme (Piano Rendition) Chet Baker – When Lights Are Low James Morrison – The Master Plan Cliff Korman – Montreux Gaea Schell – Cava Dell'Isola Combustible Edison – Dior Warren Wolf…

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Evenings At The Penthouse -The Ghost Who Walks 59:48

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A little dedication to my favourite super hero...The Phantom! www.cocktailnation.net Towner Galagher – Phantom City Bruce Lofgren Group – Tripsy Greta Angell – Tea For Two Andy Pratt Trio – Patricia Mario Grigorov – I Feel Rose Mallett – Creepin' Joey Altruda – Playboy's Theme Maria Schafer – Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered Tom Hodge – An Excel…

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Marketing Mayhem 1:00:37

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This week, it’s Marketing Mayhem—a curious blend of media madness, I’ve got a fascinating chat lined up with Richard S. Greene, plus tales of star ratings, secret agents of food, and some unexpected history behind a certain dining guide. We’ll dig into the latest from Lounge Life Magazine, spin some smooth lounge and exotic grooves, and drop a few …

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What You Taught-Us, A Very British Brazilian, and Helmets 1:01:03

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This week, Johnny and the gang find out about an extraordinary story of Ginger the escaping tortoise, a Brazilian who was determined to move to England, and we hear from Pet Town Correspondent Jennie. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.ra…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-A Penthouse Party 1:00:12

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consider yourself lucky...you just got an invite to a very exclusive party at Koops! www.cocktailnation.net Piano Bar Musc Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music Ahmad Jamal-Come Ci Comme Ca Stan Whitmire-Bring Him Home Relaxing Piano Crew-In An Open Hall Stan Whitmire-Lullaby Of Broadway Roger Williams-Deep Purple Beegie Adair-Here There Everywhere Ji…

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Evenings At The Penthouse -Tiki Tunes In a Tiki Bar 1:02:18

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Tonight we are in a dimly lit tiki bar sipping exotica cocktails. www.cocktailnation.net Ixtahuele- Black Sand James Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla Eden Ahbez- Island Girl Gene Rains-Lotus Land Warren Barker- Deep Night The OutI lslandersReturn to Paradise The Hawiians-Tea for Two Waitiki 7- Flower Humming Rex Kona-Wild Orchids Phil …

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Heart Health 1:00:49

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Keep that ol ticker functioning...you've only got one..unless ofcourse you are Doctor Who www.cocktailnation.net Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine Suzanna Ross Parlez Moi De Lui Dick Hyman- I Wish You Love Marty Paich- The New Soft Shoe Barney Kessell-Embraceable You The Crawdaddy-Clean Caper The Martini Kings -Desafinado Chet Baker- Time After Ti…

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Evenings At The Penthouse -Body Talk 59:56

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To quote the very wise Olivia Newton John Let me hear your body talk, your body talk Let me hear your body talk Let's get physical, physical www.cocktailnation.net Neal Hefti-Legs Bill Evans- All of You George Shearing-Have A Heart Doug McDonald- Star Eyes Richard Maegrath band-Whisper Denis Solee-Body and Soul Jack Jezzro-Bossa Nova Hand Dance Mik…

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Spyvibe -The Monster of London City 58:36

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This week plucking a playlist from a particular year of Cocktail Nation history and playing those songs that were hot at that moment in time so this week we head to 2011. This week on the show all our regulars like deep thought and our stuff segment plus Jason Whiton with Spyvibe www.cocktailnation.net Dom Halpin – Mambo Royal Crown Revue – Walkin …