Episode #20! The Monkees and Politics! Hot "Daily Nightly" Cover Tune! Alan Meets Nez! Contest Winners!

Here we go again, with another awesome episode!

This unusual episode finds us recording remotely, at a local restaurant! You'll hear the fevered crowds react as Alan and Al discuss the connections between the Monkees and politics!

Don't worry, this will not be a boring and dry discussion! We talk about how the MONKEES TV show slid sly political references into its framework, HEAD, the songs, the inclusion of political gadfly Pat Paulsen on the show, even what famed social commentator/psychologist Dr. Timothy Leary had to say about the guys!

PLUS-You get to hear a rare and hot cover of "Daily Nightly" by McGrath! Do you know why that Nez-penned tune has political overtones?

NEXT-Alan recalls his recent trip to the Steel City Con Convention to meet Papa Nez face-to-face! You are there!

BONUS-Our latest colossal contest winner is announced! Is it you?

AND-We proudly re-present our incredible exclusive 2017 interview with Mike Nesmith! Hear the highlights here!

NEXT-Jovial Jodi Ritzen, the Monkees' agent and event coordinator, calls in, with the very latest news and reports from Monkeeland!

And of course, what would a recent episode be like without yet another cover of "Salesman?" You get that here, too!

Mirth! Music! Madness! Mastication! We swear on a stack of Lincoln pennies!

So what are ya waiting for? Click below to listen now, or download here (or on your phone), or directly from SoundCloud, iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, or Google Play!

Above: You've heard the guys discuss it during one
of their famous "minute short" segments, but what
is the true story of the 1966 Sunset Strip riots?

Above two images: Comedian and "political savior" Pat Paulsen
appeared on a famed 2nd season MONKEES episode, but
he did so much more! Or tried to.

Above two images: The MONKEES TV show slipped in a 
surprising amount of political and social commentary. 
Hear about it on this episode!

Above: What did psychedelic psychologist Dr. Timothy Leary have
to say about our guys, during the height of their popularity?
You'll find out here!

Above: One of the most horrifying moments of
the VietNam war was seen in HEAD, to
appropriately shocking effect. Hear about
what this filmed execution meant, not
just to the war, how it was perceived, but 
to the field of journalism!

Above: You'll hear a very rare (and fun) 60s cover of "Salesman!"

Above two images: Alan (at last) meets mighty Mike! Hear the complete tale
of Alan's terrific trek up north, to come face-to-face with Papa Nez!

Above: Jodi Ritzen joins in! Hear Jodi Ritzen call in, with the latest Monkees news!

Above: You'll also hear a terrific 2003 "Daily Nightly" cover by McGrath!

Above: Are you the winner of the above Monkees loot? Listen in to find out!

Above four pics: Alan and Al go toe-to-toe over politics, during the
heated recording of this very episode! Not really. No fists were flung.
But, delicious desserts were shared, as we recorded on location, at a
nearby restaurant!