Episode #25! Exclusive Peter Rafelson Interview! Jerry "The Geator" Blavat Interview! Re-Mix! More!

What else could we do for our grandiose ground-breaking 25th episode, but cram it full of great stuff?

First, you get to hear Al talk to Alan about his latest road trip to hang out with mighty Mike Nesmith at the fabulous FanBoy Expo! You are there, as Alan relates all!

Next, we dive right into your responses to our last episode (which is right here), and pick one lucky winner to receive the latest overflowing Monkees prize package! Is it you?

Stay with us as we take a calamitous call from none other than Jerry "the Geator with the Heater" Blavat! You know him from his terrific turn on the "Some Like it Lukewarm" episode! Jerry talks about his history as a famous radio jock, his time on the set of THE MONKEES, his opinion of the guys, and so very much more!

Then we swing into part one of our great new interview with the fabulous Peter Rafelson, son of MONKEES creator and famed director and producer Bob Rafelson! Peter fills us in on his days hanging around with the Monkees (and some group called the Beatles), his famous dad, his opinion on the Monkees and their music, his own creative goings, and so much more!

Before you can catch your breath, we then rush to unspool Al's hot re-mix of "Steam Engine!" It's longer! Better! Stronger! 

More ya want? More we got! Hear Jodi Ritzen tell us of the latest Monkees news! A new 2020 tour! A live album! So much more, direct from the lips of the group's own event manager!

Plus, fun, info, jokes, and everything else you've come to expect from this panic-packed podcast!

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 two images: Micky and Mike thrill the crowds at the Fanboy Expo
event! Alan was there to fill you in on all the details! 

Above two images: Alan greets Mike with some custom artwork!

Above three images: The commissioned custom artwork that Alan
gifted to Mike and Micky! Jodi and "Tex" created by D. Michael Watkins,
with "Blackhawk Micky" drawn by Budd Root!

You'll hear about Alan's meeting with famed voice actor, Alan "Skeletor" Alan Oppenheimer! 

Why did Alan get this drumhead signed in this way? You can
hear all about it right here! 

Above three images: That's right, it's "the Geator with the Heater!"
Dig our fun interview with Jerry Blavat in this episode! Keep up
with Jerry's latest doings here!

Hear a frivolous and fun re-mix of "Steam Engine!"

Above two images: Peter Rafelson will keep you listening, as
he relates his own tales of hanging out with the guys (and
his famous father), and so much more!

Monkees event manager Jodi Ritzen gives us some sizzling
news on upcoming Monkees plans! Visit her page right here!

     

Your humble hosts (Al Bigley and Alan Williams) record this very episode!

Episode #21! MONKEES CHRISTMAS PARTY Reviewed! 2-Year Anniversary Show! Exclusive Cover Songs and Re-Mixes!

Get into the happy holiday spirit with this hot new yuletide episode!

We zip right down the chimney with a song-by-song review of the new CHRISTMAS PARTY CD! 

What songs are true gifts to us fans? Which ones just don't deliver the magic? Hear Al's irrational rage over McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime!" We go toe-to-toe over the Monkees first full seasonal disc! 

Next, Alan and Al look back over the last two years, discussing the highlights of past podcasts! The guests! The re-mixes! The discussions! You are there!

PLUS-An exclusive interview with local artist/singer/musician Lindsay Stewart! She's a Monkees fan, and covers "Unwrap You For Christmas," and you'll only hear her amazing performance here! 

ALSO-Hear a wonderfully surprising re-mix of "We Were Made For Each Other!" You'll never think of this '68 song in the same way ever again!

AND-Monkees agent and event coordinator Jodi Ritzen calls in, with the very latest Monkees news! Get more Jodi (and holiday jollies) right here!

BONUS-Yet another maniacal Monkees contest! You could win a ton of rare merchandise! Listen in to find out how!

What more could you ask Santa for? Music! Mirth! Monkees! Madness! 

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 four pics: The talented Lindsay "Phoebe Nyx" Stewart! Lindsay
is local performer/musician and Monkees fan, who performs
an amazing cover of "Unwrap You At Christmas!" Hear
it on this episode! Learn more about her right here!

Above: Jocular Jodi Ritzen calls in, to update us on the latest
doings of the Monkees! But that shirt. I dunno..

Above three pics: The lustrous loot you could win, in our latest contest!
Find out how in this very episode!

Episode #18! Hank Cicalo Interview! Recording Engineer for The Monkees! Plus--What if the Monkees Never Booted Kirshner?

Swing into sizzling summer action, as we celebrate the fabulous 51st anniversary of the halcyon and historical HEADQUARTERS album!

First up-Alan and Al play a great game of "what if?" What if the Monkees never shook off Don Kirshner? How would that work? What would all the later albums sound like? What would HEADQUARTERS consist of? How would this affect concerts? Chart hits? How could Mike ever work successfully with Donnie? Lots of fun, discussing "coulda/shoulda been" scenarios!

ALSO-Hear our exclusive new interview with the man who recorded HEADQUARTERS (and so many other bits of Monkees music), engineer Hank Cicalo! Hank "ran the board" for the HQ album, and has a clear memory of working with the guys! Hear about the challenges, the risks, and the pressures, of being part of the newly-independent Monkees music!

NEXT-Monkees agent and event organizer Jodi Ritzen calls us, with the latest news on the Micky and Mike tour, and Monkees meet-and-greet happenings!

PLUS-A great re-mix of the chart-topping "I'm a Believer!" You can't miss this! 

AND-(Can ya stand even more?) We announce our latest TPCHC contest! Win even more rare 60s treasures! Hear how! It's easy!

Plus-Music! Mirth! Madness! More you can want?

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, or Google Play!

Above: We all know the story. Upset with the iron-hand handling from  Don Kirshner,
Mike and the band really wanted out. Just look at how happy Nez is in the above pic.

Above: You gotta love Donnie's adoring praise for "his boys." When not
being interviewed, he had somewhat different (and very limiting) views
of the boys...

Above: Free at last! The band celebrates its independence, and
the recording of their did-it-ourselves HEADQUARTERS
album! Note Hank as "the Monkee in the middle!"

Above: The fascinating story of "No Time!"

Above two pics: Mike is flanked by Hank, during the
recording of WICHITA TRAIN WHISTLE SINGS
in 1967!

Above: Hank (center) in the studio with James Taylor and Carole King,
recording the famed TAPESTY album!

Above: Hank is sitting between Boyce and Hart, two
songwriters the Monkees used before and after the
Kirshner break!

Above: Hank in more recent times, enjoying a toast to
a long and successful career!

Wanna hear Alan and Al have another discussion on how HEADQUARTERS coulda
been different? Click here to listen in on this torrid 2016 confab!

Want the very latest about the Micky and Mike tour? Or the
up-to-date scoops on Monkees meet-and-greets? Hear Jodi Ritzen
on this very episode, and click herefor even more awesome info!

Above three images: Alan (left) and Al (right) recording this very epic episode! 

Above three pics: Alan models the new lot of loot you could win!
Rare 80s fanzines! A super-rare HERE NO EVIL sticker! An
actual 1968 copy of MONKEES SPECTACULAR #16!

Above four images: A peek inside that colossal copy of MONKEES SPEC!
Listen to this very episode to learn how it can be yours!