Episode #14! Mike Nesmith Calls In! First National Band News! Exclusive Interview! Christian and Circe, Too!

THIS IS IT! Hear us go one-on-one with Nez himself, in this exclusive (and very candid) 12/2017 interview!

Mike talks about his exciting new touring plans with the newly-reconstituted First National Band (a line-up that includes a host of Nesmith family members)! 

Plus, memories of playing (and returning to) the famed Troubadour club!

Set list songs you can expect to hear live!

Current upcoming plans revealed, direct from Michael himself!

Not one to be missed!

Plus: Christian Nesmith and Circe Link (both members of the new FNB) call in! Christian talks about working with his dad, playing the "solo songs," and reveals a few surprises! Circe tells of her love for the nifty Nez catalog, her concert involvements, and more!

BUT WAIT-THERE'S MORE! Just when you thought "Al and Alan just can't possibly have any more Monkees/Nez goodness to deliver," we have another surprise! Monkees agent/event coordinator Jodi Ritzen gives us a ring, and lets a few secrets fly! 

So, quit just hangin' 'round, and listen now! 

Click below to listen now, or download right here, or on your iPhone, or directly from SoundCloud or iTunes!

Above: Papa Nez is ready and excited to take his new
First National Band on the road in the first months of 2018!

Want tickets to the hottest concerts of the new year? Check out
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Above: West Hollywood's famed Troubadour club, which has such a special place in
not only past Monkees/Nez history, but future plans, as well! Find out all
about it in this episode!

Above: New FNB members Christian Nesmith and Circe Link! Hear them discuss
Mike's solo songs, new approaches to them, and touring plans! Check out their
own incredibly creative efforts over here!

Above: The late (but always great) Red Rhodes! Mike talks lovingly about
the famed pedal steel guitarist in this interview, his role in the first
First National Band, and more!

Above: You'll hear silly songsmith Ray Stevens (of "The Streak" fame) cited, but 
did you know he also recorded a parody take of "Theme from the Monkees?"

Above: Podcast co-host Al Bigley rocks his Batman costume, at
a 2017 charity event! You'll hear Al tease Jodi Ritzen about his
tights, and Mike's "Nudie suit!" 

Above: It's Nudie Cohn, creator of the famous western-flavored "Nudie suits," much
like the star-spangled one worn by Mike in the 60s/70s! And one that may
just be making a comeback during a certain 2018 tour...

Episode #12! Big Holiday Show! Jodi Ritzen Debuts! Rare X-Mas Tunes! More!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Above: The Monkees perform "Sunny Girlfriend" live in 2014! 
Hear a fabulous re-mix of this sizzling live cut!

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!

Episode #13 Promo! Ron "The Count" Masak Speaks!

Who will be the nefarious next interviewee for our unlucky #13 Halloween episode?

We'll let "the Count" himself, fresh from "Monstrous Monkee Mash," give ya a creepy clue! Just click below!

Episode #10! Super-Fan Fred Velez Interview! Special Episode!

Yes! They said it would never happen! They said we'd never last! They said you couldn't buy peanut butter in large, industrial 68-pound drums! But we're here to say "YES WE CAN!" 

Thats right! We've reached double digits!

And, how better to celebrate our big ten-oh, than with this special episode, one that features an exclusive full-length interview with long-time Monkees fan, Fred Velez?

Fred lets loose, telling us all about his early days as a fan (Fred is a fabulous 1st generation fanatic), his days helping organize and forming the earliest Monkees conventions (complete with behind-the-scenes tales), meeting Mike, Peter, Davy and Micky (singularly, and as our favorite group), and so much more!

Fred is not just a jovial gentleman and sensational storyteller, he is also an awesome author! His book, A LITTLE BIT ME, A LITTLE BIT YOU, THE MONKEES FROM A FAN'S PERSPECTIVE, is a fabulous must-have read for any Monkees fan, of any age! In our incredible interview, you'll hear all the tales behind so many stories in his book!

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!

Above: Fred poses with his wonderful book! See below to
snag your own copy today! 

Above: Fred poses with some guys. Listen to our awe-inspiring interview to learn who they are!

Above: Fred kibitzes with a playful Peter Tork, outside the
UNCLE FLOYD studios, in 1980!

Above image: Clockwise from bottom left: Maggie McManus (publisher of the long-running MONKEE BUSINESS FANZINE), Charles Rosenay, Peter Tork (who?!), and Fred Velez, at the 1982 Monkees convention!

Above: Fred and Annabelle Jones. Fred tells a touching tale of time
spent with Annabelle at the 2012 Davy Jones NYC Memorial event.

Above: Fred's bountiful book, which you can order right here!

Above: Visit Fred's blog and read his
riotous reviews on the fabulous
Monkees.net site! Click here! 

Above: Help Fred bring a very special Monkees-related
Christmas CD into reality! Click here for more info!
Click here to listen to one holiday hit! 

Episode #9! Our Top Five! Songs! Shows! Guest-Stars! The Real Don Steele Story with Nez Comments!

Back again for the big #9 ("Number nine....Number nine...") episode!

Hysterical hosts Al and Alan reveal their own personal "top five" Monkee moments! Fave singles! Fave albums (solo and group)! Fave MONKEES episodes! Fave TV moments! Fave guest-stars! How do their picks stack up against yours?

And, at last: Alan gives you the full story behind his many impersonations of famed 60s/70s boss jock DJ, the Real Don Steele! Who was this famous radio personality, and what was his impact on the Monkees? You'll hear about that, direct from Mike Nesmith himself! A fun little info-snippet!

But-that ain't all! Hear Al's red-hot re-mix of "Valleri" (the TV version)..! You'll never forget it!

Plus: Laughs! Fun! Music! Sound effects! Recipes!

OK. No recipes.

Strap on some headphones (or earbuds for you young 'uns) and groove, baby!

Click below to listen now, or download right here, or on your

iPhone, or directly from SoundCloud or iTunes!

Above: The man himself! The Real Don Steele,
famous radio boss jock! Hear his tale, what a
"boss jock" really was, and how he impacted
the history of the Monkees!

Above: Don Steele gets chummy with the Monkees, during a 1966 promotion!

Above: Hear Al's controversial thoughts and theories
on the above earth-shattering equation!

Which episodes (and scenes) were picked as our favorites (and why)?
Listen and find out!

This episode contains a red-hot re-mix of
everyone's favorite Monkees single, VALLERI! 

Above: Your humble hosts! Suitable for framing!
Or for scaring away crows from you garden!
Hear about how we each discovered the
Monkees, what they meant to us, and
how (and why) we still (duh!) dig the 
pre-fab four!

Episode #8! New Mike Interview! Butch "Eddie Munster" Patrick Speaks of His 1967 MONKEES Role! Much More!

The great #8 is here!

And you will hear a great new radio piece about this very podcast, as our own awesome Alan Williams is interviewed about his love of all things Monkees, the podcast and its production, and much more! Then, the tables get tilted and turned, as Alan gets to ask Papa Nez himself some interesting questions, as part of Mike's chats about his new book, "Infinite Tuesday!"

Also: Hear (at last!) our exclusive interview with actor Butch "Eddie Munster" Patrick, who portrayed snooty "Melvin," on the famed 1967 MONKEES "Christmas Episode!" Butch talks about his interest in the band, how each Monkee affected him personally, and his many memories of filming that episode!

Plus: Hear a rare re-mix of "Love is Only Sleeping!" Super-psychedelic!

And: Hear some of Micky's very first recorded singing, in a 1958 CIRCUS BOY audio clip!

What are you waiting for?!

Click below to listen now, or download right here, or on your
iPhone, or directly from SoundCloud or iTunes!

Above: You'll hear Mike open up about his new book,
and some other very surprising and off-beat topics!

 

Above three images: Alan and Al interview Butch Patrick about his many Monkees
memories, at the 2017 Mad Monster Party, in Charlotte, North Carolina! 


Want to see us interview Butch? Just look below!

Above: It's Al Bigley (left), Butch Patrick, and Alan Williams (right)! 
Dig that autographed pic Butch is holding, by casting your gaze below!

Above: Arroe Collins! The interviewer/radio personality who facilitated
the mighty Mike Nesmith interview you'll hear on this episode!
Check out so many more interesting audio adventures with Arroe
right here!

Above: Who is that between (most of) the Monkees? Why, it's the "real" Don Steele, the
very vocal DJ you hear Alan imitating on most of our epic episodes!

EPISODE #5! Coco Dolenz Interview--Part One! THEN & NOW Discussed! Plus-LOOK OUT Re-Mixed!

The big 5th episode is here at last! 

You'll hear part one of our exclusive interview with Coco Dolenz! She discusses life with her brother, Micky, why the Monkees still mean so much to fans today (and yesterday), and her upcoming projects!

Also-We discuss the 1986 "reunion" LP, THEN & NOW! Why did Davy not want to be involved in this project? What if Arista records had gone on to produce further '86 reunion LPs from the group? How do those three "new" songs stack up?

And--A hot new extended re-mix of "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)! 

And: More impersonations of forgotten Hollywood stars! Inside info! Jokes! Sound effects! And SO much more!

This one you don't wanna miss!

Click below to listen now, or download right here, or on your iPhone, or directly from SoundCloud or iTunes!

BONUS: Look below for some images that tie into the sensational subjects we cover in this awesome episode!

Above: The 1986 THEN & NOW LP cover...

Above: You'll hear Al talk about having this large THEN &
NOW poster framed and displayed for years! Well, here
it is!

Above: It's Peter Tork (left) with Coco Dolenz (right) in a 
recent pic, courtesy the Monkees Live Almanac!

Above: It's Micky, performing live, with 
his sensational sis, Coco!

Above: It's Coco again, but this time seen in a 1967
issue of MONKEES SPECTACULAR magazine! Pic
courtesy of Monkees Live Almanac!