Break out the eggnog and candy canes! Our fabulous Happy Holidays 2017 episode #12 is here! Get it? December is the 12th month? Episode 12? Hey, if we got to number our last episode #13, to fit the Halloween theme, we can do this! Phooey!
You will thrill as you hear our exclusive interview with super fan and Monkees agent/event organizer Jodi Ritzen, as she talks about her past and current involvement with the guys, developing new ventures for Mike and Micky, her love of the Monkees themselves, and upcoming surprise events in Monkeedom! Jodi will be a powerful participant in future episodes, so keep an ear out!
PLUS: You'll hear a searing re-mix of a wonderful live version of "Sunny Girlfriend," performed by Mike, Micky, Peter, and the band in 2014!
Rare Christmas music! "Christmas is My Time of Year!" "Monkees '86 Christmas Medley!"
We revisit boisterous Butch Patrick as he speaks about his role in the famed 1967 "Monkees Christmas Show!" We yak about the episode!
Alan talks about his past e-mail confabs with Micky and Mike!
Alan talks about his past e-mail confabs with Micky and Mike!
Plus: Laughs! Cheer! Sound Effects, and (most importantly) fun!
So what are you waiting for? Click below to listen now, or download right here, or on your iPhone, or directly from SoundCloud or iTunes!
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| Above five images: Jodi Ritzen hobnobs with the Monkees, be it at the famed Monkees conventions, private confabs, or discussions for upcoming meet-and greet events, appearances or signings! |
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| Above two images: Here is the trade advertising and 45 sleeve for "Christmas is My Time of Year," the 1976 single produced by HEADQUARTERS helmer Chip Douglas! |
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| Above: It's the Monkees (yep, that's Mike as Santa) taking a break from filming the magnificent MTV '86 Christmas Medley video! That other fella is concert impresario David Fishof also posing in the pic! |
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| Above: The Monkees perform "Sunny Girlfriend" live in 2014! Hear a fabulous re-mix of this sizzling live cut! |
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| Above: You'll hear Alan reference Al's shocking new "hair style" many times during this indelible episode! The above pic reveals the reason why! |
Loved this episode! On the topic of Monkees, comics and wrestling, you should dive into CHIKARA. Some of their early characters are references to the TV series (Mister ZERO, for example) and their founder Mike Quackenbush is a devout Monkeemaniac.
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