Episode #24! 50th Anniversary of 33 1/3 REVOLUTIONS PER MONKEE! Part two of Our Valerie Kairys Interview! New Contest! Re-Mix!

We're back!

Dive into another fun and frivolously freaky episode, as Alan and Al decipher the enduring enigma that is--33 1/3 REVOLUTION PER MONKEE! What was it about? What worked? What didn't? Fave songs and guest stars? The hosts look deep into this famed (and far-out) 1969 TV special, and you are there!

PLUS-Part two of our incredible interview with everyone's favorite "Monkees girl," Valerie Kairys Venet! Hear her talk about the guys, the show, the set, and so very much more!

NEW-Hear a sizzling rockin' re-mix of the ever-amazing Monkees tune,  "Naked Persimmon!" You've never heard it quite like this before!

AND-Al and Alan tell you about the latest round of rare Monkees merch that you can win! What is it? What ya gotta do to snag it? All here!

THEN-The ever-jocular Jodi Ritzen (Monkees agent and event coordinator) fills us all in on the very latest Monkees happenings near (and far from) you! You can't miss it!

ALSO-Laughter, lightness, and love!

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 seven images: Some rare shots from the
frantic filming of 33 1/3 REVOLUTIONS PER
MONKEE! Many are courtesy of the wonderful
Monkees Live Almanac page!

Above two images: Hear the great actress Valerie Kairys Venet, in the
2nd part of our indelible interview! She discusses the
Monkees, each band member, and her more recent doings!

Above: Monkees agent and event-maker Jodi Ritzen
(seen here posing between two unidentified persons) calls in, with
news of the very latest Monkees happenings going on!

Above: This awesome episode contains a blazing hot
re-mix of "Naked Persimmon!" There's even
an amazing video to accompany the re-mix,
as seen right here!

Above: Amicable Alan William gropes the many bits and
pieces of madcap Monkees merch that could be yours!
How? Just listen in! Shirts! Rare posters! 60s magazines!
Rare CDs! More!

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!

Episode #15! Nez Guitarist John Jorgenson Speaks! And-The Best Monkees Merch?

DISCLAIMER: This episode contains numerous occasions of such strong wording and expressions as "wax my newt," and "Peter plug." Proceed with caution!

This is the big (and we mean big) one!

Alan and Al swing back into action, with an exclusive new interview with versatile musician John Jorgenson! John played with Mike on many 90s tours (including the wonderful "Live at the Britt" stop), and has many tales of his involvement in music, the wonderful instruments he's played (many on a few Papa Nez solo efforts), and his relationship (and insights into) Mike! You don't wanna miss John recount Mike's first meeting with the Jimi Hendrix experience!

BONUS: Hear a super-rare 70s live Nez tune, along with a 90s live performance of "Total Control!" 

Also-Your podcast hosts discuss the best and worst of the multitudes of Monkees merchandise that've been furiously flung our way for the past 50 years! The toys! T-shirts! Dolls (I mean--"action figures")! The books! The Monkeemobiles! Match against your fave choices!

By popular demand-Hear the vocal-less backing track of the controversial Monkees tune, "The Day We Fall In Love!" This fandom-dividing song has been brought back into the spotlight due to the recent Rhino MORE OF THE MONKEES box set, so judge the virtues of this little ditty for yourself, with this interesting mix!

Also-Monkees agent and event organizer Jodi Ritzen calls in with the very latest from Mike and Micky! Hear the latest news, plans, and how you can be a part of it all!

PLUS-Our first-ever TPCHC contest! Listen to hear how you can win a rare 1987 Monkees tour book!

Fun! Laughter! Lawyers! Shock-collars! What more could a Monkee-maniac ask for?

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

Above: Master musician John Jorgenson joins the show for a wonderful interview!
Hear John's tales of in-studio recording, on-the-road concerts, and (of course) mighty
Mike Nesmith! Catch up on all the latest news, touring info, and music from John
right here!

Above: You'll hear our special segment announcing Peter's
amazing new CD, RELAX YOUR MIND! Order it right here!

Above five pics: Hear us discuss the many
bits of Monkees merch that have emerged
over the past 5 decades, including the
original Corgi die-cast Monkeemobiles,
rare model kits, Rhino-produced products,
and so much more!

Above: A 1986 ad from MONKEE BUSINESS FANZINE, spotlights then-new
tees (I had the HEAD and PAC&J cover shirts), and reproductions of
Gene Ashman's famed 8-button Monkees shirts!

Above three images: It's the collection of your co-host, Al Bigley!
Of course, this doesn't include shirts, original Monkees magazines,
comic books, trading cards, pics, prints, posters...

Above: You'll hear jovial Jodi Ritzen talk about Micky's latest charity-minded efforts,
including personally signed drum heads, live karaoke events, cruises, and so
much more! Get more info here!

Above two images: THAT'S RIGHT! YOU could win this rare
1987 Monkees Summer tour program! Listen in to the
podcast to find out how to enter our first-ever TPCHC
contest! It's so easy! It's so fun!

Above: Al came dressed to the nines for this special episode!
Only the best for our frantic fans!