This week we chat about MONKEEING AROUND at a Micky Dolenz concert in Florence, SC! We chat about the set list, tell some stories, and share some audio clips! We also discussed the latest news from 7a Records and Monkee Mania Radio! Our 'You May Also Like' recommendation this week is the new single, "I Don't Want To Know," from The Poppermost! Monk…

This week we are MONKEEING AROUND with Micah Khan, the director of The Zombie Wedding, which features Micky Dolenz! We spoke to Micah about his history with the Monkees, his filmmaking process, the making of The Zombie Wedding, and how Micky Dolenz became involved with the picture! We were also joined by special guests Matt Sweatman of Matt and Ela…

This week we're Monkeeing Around with Andrew Sandoval of Beatland Books to discuss The Monkees Smoke-Filled Dreams: The Unseen Archive of Joe Russo! Andrew also gives us some updates on upcoming Monkees releases and even answers our questions about some pie in the sky Monkees rumors! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive …

This week we are MONKEEING AROUND with Craig Smith of The Mixing Links: The Monkees on Disc and Megan Stemm-Wade to discuss Instant Replay, the SEVENTH Monkees studio album! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #instantreplay #mickydolenz #petertork #mikenesmith #davyjones #craigsmith #megan…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Nora Olsen to chat about the episode "Monkees a la Carte"! We also discuss the upcoming double LP reissue of Headquarters and pay our respects to MonkeeMania Radio! Our 'You May Also Like' recommendation this week is As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, the latest album from The Decemberists! Monkeeing Around i…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with special guest Matt Sweatman of Elaine & Matt Watch TV to discuss our favorite appearances from The Monkees Beyond the Monkees! We also touch on Micky Dolenz' upcoming tour dates and the recent online benefit to support the Davy Jones Equine Memorial Foundation! PLUS! We have a pair of groovy 'You May Also Like'…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Annie Maynard, of @magnoliasimmss and @dolenzarchive, to discuss the Monkees episode, "The Chaperone"! e also discuss "Dancing is Dangerous", the never-before-seen Noël video directed by Micky Dolenz which was recently released by Sparks! Our 'You May Also Like' recommendation this week is Retro Metro, the upco…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with music journalist Matthew W. Smith to grapple with a big question- Should The Monkees be inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Sound off in our Facebook Discussion Group and let us know what YOU think! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #inductthe…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Glenn Gretlund, the head of 7a Records, and Monkees historian Mark Kleiner to discuss the new 7a Records reissue of Davy Jones "Incredible!" We also reach into the Monkeeing Around Mailbag to read a pair of very touching listener letters that made Veronica cry! Our 'You May Also Like' recommendation this week i…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Joe Russo about The Monkees Pad Show, his Monkees fandom, and the upcoming book, The Monkees: Smoke-Filled Dreams The Unseen Photo Archive of Joe Russo from Beatland Books! We also chat about the latest single from Davy Jones and 7a Records, rumors of a Monkees movie, and we respond to some emails from the Monk…

To celebrate the 50th episode of MONKEEING AROUND we went LIVE to discuss The Monkees' 50th anniversary album, Good Times! Our 'You May Also Like' recommendation this week is the Crooked Boy EP by Ringo Starr! #monkees #goodtimes #mickydolenz #mikenesmith #davyjones #petertork #60smusic #60spopculture #60stv #crookedboy #ringostarr Monkeeing Around…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Derek Miner, of Mixing Links: The Monkees on Disc and CutOut Bin, for a freewheeling conversation about The Monkees' 2020 LIVE album along with our favorite Monkees concert memories! We also discuss the upcoming release of Davy Jones' Incredible from 7a Records and The Monkees – Smoke-Filled Dreams (The Unseen …

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Kit Frascella- animator, filmmaker, illustrator, media enthusiast, DJ, and Sunny Girlfriend! We talk to Kit about her Monkees animation project, hosting a college radio show, meeting Michael Nesmith, and introducing her campus to the pop culture of the 1960's! We also discuss Micky Dolenz' upcoming film project…

Why should fans of The Monkees care about The Turtles? This week we're Monkeeing Around with Charles Rosenay, of MonkeeMania Radio, and Mark Arnold, co-author of two books about The Monkees, to discuss their latest book, Not Just Happy Together: The Turtles From A-Z (AM Radio to Zappa)! We discuss the similarities and crossovers between The Monkees…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Glenn Gretlund of 7a Records to discuss the reissue of Davy Jones: The Bell Records Story as well as the growing 7a catalog including releases from Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork! Glenn also discussed his Monkees fandom and and gave us some hints about what 7a Records has coming up next! Monkeein…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Melanie Mitchell, author of Monkee Magic: A Book about a TV Show about a Band, to chat about the classic episode, "Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!" Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.Oleh Monkeeing Around

This week we're discussing I’m Told I Had A Good Time: The Micky Dolenz Archives, Vol. 1 with Beatland Books founder and editor Andrew Sandoval and Derek Miner of Mixing Links: The Monkees on Disc and CutOut Bin! Mr. Sandoval is an author, DJ, journalist, songwriter, professional musician, and a Grammy Award nominated reissuer and compiler and engi…

Join us as we bring the year to an end with a discussion of The Monkees' Christmas Party and then look back at our favorite MONKEEING AROUND memories of 2023! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.Oleh Monkeeing Around

This week we are Monkeeing Around with Gary McGrath of the McGrath Project! Gary was a young Monkees fan who reached out to Peter Tork- that fateful decision led him to becoming a recording engineer on both Justus and Rays, producing for Shoe Suede Blues, and performing on stage with The Monkees! Gary's current work with The McGrath Project can be …

This week we're Monkeeing Around with Alan Siler of Modern Musicology and Cary Gordon of Metal Geeks to discuss the Head soundtrack! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.Oleh Monkeeing Around

The biggest bands of the Sixties are back on top sixty years later! Join us for a special bonus episode commemorating this special moment in music history as we discuss The Beatles new #1 single, "Now and Then," and The Rolling Stones hit album, Hackney Diamonds! We are thrilled to welcome Derek Miner, of CutOut Bin and Mixing Links: The Monkees on…

This week we're Monkeeing Around with a new EP from Micky Dolenz and 7a Records, Dolenz Sings R.E.M.! We review the new EP and recount our adventures at the record release party at Wuxtry Records in Athens, GA, joined by Derek Miner of Cutout Bin and Mixing Links. Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

It's the 55th Anniversary of HEAD! This week we're Monkeeing Around with Alan Siler, host of Modern Musicology, and Derek Miner, of Mixing Links: The Monkees on Disk and CutOut Bin, for a discussion of The Monkees' landmark 1967 film! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week we're Monkeeing Around with Monkees in a Ghost Town! We also touch on the latest Monkees news concerning Micky's new EP, Dolenz Sings REM, from 7a Records, the record release party at Wuxtry Records Athens, a benefit concert for Denny Laine, and the Black Friday Record Store Day exclusives from Friday Music! We introduce a new segment thi…

This week we're Monkeeing Around with Bryna Dambrowski and Patty Adams to discuss their reactions to the debut performances of The MonkeeMen and their longtime fandom for The Fab Four! Special thanks to Bryna for the audio clips of the MonkeeMen featured in this episode! Visit the MonkeeMen Facebook group to see the full recordings. Monkeeing Aroun…

This week we're Monkeeing Around with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which we saw at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville, Ga! We also discuss what happening in the world of the Monkees with Dolenz Sings R.E.M., Micky Dolenz' new EP from 7a Records, Micky's record release party at Wuxtry Records followed by an event to benefit Make a Wish Athen…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Melanie Mitchell, author of Monkee Magic: a Book about a TV Show about a Band! We also discuss the upcoming vinyl release of Micky Dolenz Puts You to Sleep from Friday Music and a special on 7a Records' Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart you don't want to miss! In our 'You May Also Like' segment this week we highlight…

This week we're Monkeeing Around with The Monkee Men! We're joined by Joshua Jones, Frank Mendonca, and Ron McNeil to discuss their landmark Monkees tribute group on the heels of their first public performance! We also discuss the latest news from 7a Records and Micky Dolenz! In this week's 'You May Also Like' segment we mention "Plein D'Amour", th…

Join us for a SUPERSIZED MONKEEING AROUND as we give our report on the Flower Power Cruise 2023, featuring exclusive audio recordings! We saw The Zombies, Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits, Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon, Jeremy Clyde of Chad and Jeremy, The Cowsills, The Buckinghams, The Manfreds, Felix Cavaliere and the Rascals, the Fifth Dimensio…

This week we're Monkeeing Around with Monkees fan Nora Olsen to chat about her fandom, from discovering the Monkees in the 1980's to finding a Monkees fan community in the digital era! We also discuss the upcoming vinyl release of Davy Jones' 'It's Christmas Time Once More', 'I'm Told I Had a Good Time: The Micky Dolenz Archive Volume 1' from Beatl…

This week we're Monkeeing Around with Emeen Zarookian, touring guitarist for The Monkees! Emeen talked to us about touring with Micky, Mike and the Monkees, as well as his other projects, Bebopalula, Spirit Kid, and Koala & Giraffe's Mini Musicals! We also discussed the upcoming 7a Records reissue of Boyce & Hart’s critically acclaimed 1968 album “…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with John Billings, the touring bassist for Micky Dolenz and The Monkees! John chatted with us about his experiences touring with acts like Donna Summer, Rick Springfield, Wynonna Judd and, of course, The Monkees! We also gave us the scoop on his other ventures, Wine Down Nashville and Nashville Jam Session! Monkeei…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with "Success Story," a surprisingly dramatic episode of The Monkees. Does drama work in The Monkees? Did they find a balance with the comedy? What might the other three Monkees' families have been like? We tackle all of that, and more! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike F…

This week we're celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Birds, The Bees, and The Monkees with Cary Gordon of Metal Geeks and Chris Nicchi of The Metal Exchange! What is it about The Monkees that draws a couple of Metal Heads to this album 55 years later? We dive in to that and more! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Network, Executive Producer …

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with special guests Derek Miner and Matt Sweatman to review the first show of Micky's Headquarters tour! We share our experiences and opinions of the show, along with some special audio clips! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week we're still MONKEEING AROUND with New Monkee Marty Ross! In part two of our talk with Marty Ross we discussed Marty's early childhood band, his transition from a pariah in the Monkee Fan community to host of MonkeeMania Radio, the thirty year secret behind the song Affection, how the New Monkees saved a woman's life, and much more! Don't …

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with New Monkee Marty Ross! In part one of our freewheeling discussion with Marty Ross we talk about Marty's early career, his time as a New Monkee, MonkeeMania Radio, Star Trek, pop culture, success, failure, his new album, and much more! Don't miss Marty's upcoming show at Shank Hall in Milwaukee on April 21, 2023…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with a LOST MONKEES SONG and looking forward to Micky's appearance on the Tonight Show, new tour, and the Flower Power Cruise before going undercover with The Spy Who Came in From the Cool! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Annie Maynard to discuss the young generation of Monkees fans! What is it about about the Monkees that continues to draw young people half a century later? Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.Oleh Monkeeing Around

This week the Monkeeing Around gang discusses the fourth aired Monkees episode, Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers. Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.Oleh Monkeeing Around

After extensive research (an internet poll) the Monkeeing Around gang has put together an exhaustive list of the ultimate Monkees FAN FAVORITES! Is your favorite song or album on the list? There is only one way to find out!Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week the Monkeeing Around gang discuss the Monkee's episode "Monkee Vs. Machine" and how it relates to hiring and manufacturing practices today. Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.Oleh Monkeeing Around

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Charles Rosenay of Monkee Mania Radio to talk about his lifetime of Monkees fandom, from listening to AM radio in the 1960's to running Monkees conventions, starting a Monkees tribute band, his memories of the Monkees themselves, and all the way up to hosting the Monkees Interview Show on Monkee Mania Radio! Mo…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Monkees mixography experts Derek Miner and Craig Smith for an early listen to the Headquarters Super Deluxe Edition and a discussion of their upcoming book, Mixing Links: The Monkees on Disc! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Alan Siler, host of Modern Musicology, to discuss The Monkees' fourth studio album, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. We also dive into the recently announced Headquarters: Super Deluxe Edition and Micky Dolenz' upcoming tour! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike…

This week we're joined by Monkees fan and author, Fred Velez! We chatted about some of his experiences with the Monkees as a Monkees fan since the beginning. He has some amazing stories to tell, which you can read all about in his books: A Little Bit Me A Little Bit You, and A Little Bit Me A Little Bit You 2! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO …

This week we're Monkeeing Around with the idea of rebooting the Monkees! Will the Monkees be rebooted some day? Is it inevitable? How should they do it? We also discuss some upcoming releases from 7a Records and talk a bit about a member of the other band from the sixties! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mi…

Kick off the Halloween season with the Monkees! This week we're Monkeeing Around in an old dark house with the second aired episode of The Monkees, Monkee See, Monkee Die! We also talk about a Monkee suing the FBI and an upcoming album from a New Monkee! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.…

This week we discuss The Monkees episode Royal Flush! This episode is celebrating it's 54th anniversary as of September 12. Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.Oleh Monkeeing Around

This week we're joined by Cary Gordon, host of the Metal Geeks podcast and MSRcast, to talk about the classic Monkees album, Headquarters! We also probe into what draws a metalhead to the Monkees and find that it isn't as uncommon as you might think!Oleh Monkeeing Around