Episode #22--Remembering Peter Tork.

In the effort to offer something that may help fans heal and recall Peter Tork, Alan and Al remember their own personal interactions with Peter, in this special memorial episode that includes memories, music, and more. We join other fans in mourning and fellowship, as we celebrate Peter Tork--the musician, performer, and friend. 

Click below to listen now, or download here (or on your phone), or directly from SoundCloud, iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, or Google Play.

Above: Al snapped these pics at the 1986 Monkees Convention
in Philedelphia! It was a thrill to finally see one of
the Monkees in the flesh, and Peter was the first one
to meet the crowds that wild weekend!

Above images: Peter (with Micky and Davy) invaded
Charlotte, NC in 1996, staging a signing at the local Media
Play store, and meeting tons of fevered fans! See my own
footage of the event here! I was even able to hang
out (and discuss art) with Micky, who was hosting
a showing of his artwork downtown!

Above images: Peter rocks Lewisville, North Carolina, in 1997!
You'll hear how Peter made many more return appearances (sometimes
with partner James Lee Stanley, as a duo) to this intimate
venue, thrilling crowds onstage, and during his after-show
meet-and greet sessions! See footage from the 1997 show here!

Above: Peter was very generous with his time at the Lewisville
gigs, greeting fans and snapping pics, such as this one with Al Bigley!

Above images: Peter holds court during the sound-check at
the Monkees 2016 concert in Charlotte, NC! He engaged the
rapt audience with stories about his early feelings about
rock-and-roll, the banjo, and other topics!

Above: Stick around to the end of this episode to hear a very stirring
rendition of "Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again," by the
Monkeephiles. That's them above, posing with some unknown hangers-on.
Visit the Monkeephiles here! 

Above: What an unexpected treat! Comics and commercial artist
great Bill Sienkiewicz created this amazing tribute art
to Peter...

2005 Micky Dolenz Radio Interview!

Here a great and frank interview with Micky Dolenz, on WBT's THE KEITH LARSON SHOW, from Charlotte, North Carolina!

Micky talks about the Monkees, his book, and his then-current broadway run!

He also fields some great call-in questions!

Rare 1991 Micky Interview!

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 #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!