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Beachbum Berrys New Bar
Episode #339 on December 7th, 2014

Beachbum Berrys New Bar

There’s nothing better than dreams come true and this week we talk to “Beach Bum Berry” who has opened his first bar in New Orleans. Also on the show we are talking about publicity and how it’s not always going to be good for you, plus some of the best lounge and exotica from across the globe....

Charade
Episode #338 on November 30th, 2014

Charade

This week on the show it’s our monthly Euro Spy special. This week we’re looking at the film “Charade” with my neighbour Kramer. Some news on an old but new Bond villain coming our way, some swank advice on how to maintain a bachelor pad and as always the best exotica and lounge music....

Danny Heller – Mid-century artist
Episode #337 on November 23rd, 2014

Danny Heller – Mid-century artist

This week on the show we talk to Mid-century modern artist Danny Heller about his incredible art. We also talk about a weird thing of modern society. Plus, I have news on an original Batmobile for sale along with the best parties and lounge music from across the globe....

Acker Bilk
Episode #336 on November 16th, 2014

Acker Bilk

This week on the show we talk about the great clarinetist Acker Bilk who passed away. I have an old interview from the BBC to share with you on this. I have also got some must see television for you and I’ve got a great new book on Paul Newman plus the best lounge music from across the globe....

Reel Wild Cinema
Episode #335 on November 9th, 2014

Reel Wild Cinema

You might remember the old fanzines that you would find in record stores in the pre-digital music days. Underground publications with practically every subject covered and almost any opinion represented. This week we speak to a man who had one of the most popular fanzines in the nineties and he has put them together into a marvelous book about b-grade cinema and tv. Also on...

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