Episode #17! Another Look at HERE NO EVIL! Producer Jim Johnson Interview! New Re-Mix of "P.O. Box 9847!" Monkees News! More!

We swing back into action with a fun new episode!

We take another look at the famed 1992 Monkees tribute CD, HERE NO EVIL (first covered in episode 11 right here), complete with an exclusive new interview with the creator and producer of the CD, Jim Johnson! Jim talks about his long-lived love for the Monkees, the songs picked to tribute, and the makings of this early-90s masterpiece!

We spotlight "Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day" from the HNE CD, with a special focus on the late (but forever great) Larry Joe Miller!

PLUS-Hear a great rockin' re-mix of "P.O. Box 9847!" Guaranteed-you've never heard it like this before!

AND-Monkees event organizer and agent Jodi Ritzen chimes in with the very latest news on Monkees happenings that may be coming to your town!

BONUS-We announce the wonderful winner of our first ever colossal contest! Is it you?

Add the usually commentary, fun, laughs, and music, and you've got another winning episode in your hot little hands!

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 there images: The cover and liner notes from the fabulous
HERE NO EVIL Monkees tribute CD! Hear Jim Johnson reveal
what it took to put this daring disc together, back in the
early 90s!

Above: The late Larry Joe Miller, who performed "Tomorrow's Gonna Be Another Day"
on the tribute disc! Find out more about this remarkable rockabilly artist,
by going over here!

Above: At long last! Learn who is the lucky winner of the lustrous loot seen
above! We announce the wondrous winner of our first contest in this very
episode! Remember- It's not over! Even more rare Monkees swag is on the line,
so keep an ear close to this very podcast!

Above three images: We speak to Jodi Ritzen once more,
as we get the low-down on Micky's solo shows,
Monkees meet-and-greets, and the very latest on the
Mike and Micky shows! Go here for more
up-to-date info!

Above: In this epic episode, Al states he has actual Micky Dolenz hair
in storage! Can it be true?!

Above: What other podcast gives you
impressions of both Adam West and
Jerry Lewis? You're welcome.

Episode #16! Exclusive Bobby Hart Interview! Monkees Songwriter! Rare Boyce & Hart Monkees Covers!

HERE IT IS! 

This is the big blockbuster episode!

Famed songwriter Bobby Hart calls in, recalling his days of co-writing some of the Monkees biggest hits ("Last Train to Clarksville," "Monkees Theme," "Valleri," etc.), his early impression of the guys themselves, the hits, Don Kirshner, writing with partner Tommy Boyce, the Boyce & Hart recording years, later reunions, and so much more! A fabulous interview, where we ask our trademark "off the beaten path" questions!

PLUS: Hear the rare Boyce & Hart versions of a few of their Monkees tunes, such as "Teardrop City," and "P.O. Box 9847!" 

AND: You can also learn how Boyce and Hart affected US history!

BONUS: Monkees agent and event organizer Jodi Ritzen calls in, with sea-going tales of the 2018 "Flower Power Cruise," Micky's karaoke events, and much more Monkees machinations!

WOW! A contest update! You can still win the treasure trove of rare Monkees goodies! Find out how!

Music! Interviews! Updates! Humor! Love! What more could any frantic fan ask for? 

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

Above: The songwriting team of Boyce & Hart, circa 1968!
The team had penned many hits before coming onto the
MONKEES project, and many afterwards, too!
Visit their official site here!

Above: The duo on BEWITCHED! Bobby talks about how
this was one his most enjoyable TV appearances...

Above two images: How did this 1969 single help 
change US history? Find out in this episode! 

Above three images: It's 1976, and Boyce & Hart have joined forces with
Micky and Davy for a well-received concert tour, as Dolenz, Jones,
Boyce & Hart!

Above: You'll hear Al discuss the DJB&H "Live in Japan" early-80s
LP import, and how (at the time) he thought "this will be the
closest I get to hearing a live Monkees concert!" Rhino
Records would soon come to the rescue...

Above: You'll hear us discuss the oddball and
innovative (and forward-thinking) '76
DJB&H syndicated TV special! You can see it
here, you lucky dog!

Above: You'll hear us reference this amazing B&H documentary!

Above: A look at the B&H film, from a recent
issue of SHINDIG! magazine!

Above: A must-read for any Monkees fan!
Order it here! 

Above three images: Fans (including Jodi Ritzen) have
fun during the 2018 "Flower Power Cruise!"
Find out more about it (and more madcap
Monkees events) here!

Above: Affable Alan Williams holds aloft the new prize package for our
fervent fans! We've even made it easier to win the displayed treasures,
so take a listen to this epic episode to find out how!

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!

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
VideoRanch over here!

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...