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What are we doing hangin’ ’round? Having fun talking about The Monkees and all things Micky, Mike, Peter, & Davy related.

Monkeeing Around


    • May 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    New Monkee Dino Kovas Part 1 - Monkeeing Around - Episode 70

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 43:11


    This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with DINO KOVAS! Dino tells us about his childhood as a Monkees fan, his encounters with the guys, and how he became a New Monkee! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #newmonkees #dinokovas #larrysaltis #martyross #jaredchandler

    Monkeeing Around with Sandy Gimpel - Episode 69

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 47:41


    This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Sandy Gimpel live at Stellar Fest! Monkees fans may know her as the "friend of the Producer" on the Monkees pilot episode, but she's had an amazing career that spans from a dancer with Fred Astaire and Elvis, to Bill Mumy's stunt double, a stunt coordinator, and even second unit director! If you'd like more stories from Sandy, check out her book, Stuntlady: Falling for the Stars. Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #sandygimpel #FredAstaire #elvis #lostinspace #startrek #billmumy #stuntwoman #StuntladyFallingForTheStars

    Changes with Iain Lee and Mark Nelson - Monkeeing Around - Episode 68

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 55:54


    This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Iain Lee and Mark Nelson to discuss Changes, the last of the original nine studio albums! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #changes #mickeydolenz #davyjones #ianlee #marknelson

    The Lemon Herberts with Jim Beard - Monkeeing Around - Episode 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 66:34


    This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with New Pulp author and publisher extraordinaire Jim Beard with Flinch Books to discuss his newly reissued book, The Lemon Herberts: World Tour! As we go along, we discuss The Monkees, The Beatles, the 1960's, and Jim's work keeping those storytelling styles alive in the 21st Century! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #jimbeard #FlinchBooks #lemonherberts

    I've Got a Little Song Here - Monkeeing Around - Episode 66

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 54:01


    This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with The BatChums, Drew Leiter and Mike Gordon, to chat about the episode "I've Got a Little Song Here"! We also talk about BATMANIA, sixties television and pop culture, and growing up with reruns! The BatChums podcast can be found on the ESO Network! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #ivegotalittlesonghere #60stv #batchums #drewleiter #mikegordon #batmania #superheros #monkeemen

    Peter Tork: Words of Wisdom from A.A. to ZEN with M.H. Salter - Monkeeing Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 53:31


    This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with M.H. Salter to discuss her new book, Peter Tork: Words of Wisdom from A.A. to ZEN! We also cover Micky's new live album being praised by Goldmine Magazine, Bobby Hart's new book, and pay our respects to Monkees fan and Monkee Mania Radio founder, Alan Williams. Our 'You May Also Like' recommendation this week is the album All Work No Pay by The Jangles! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #petertork #wordsofwisdom #fromaatozen #mhsalter #goldminemagazine #bobbyhart #monkeemaniaradio #mmr #alanwilliams #allworknopay #thejangles

    The Monkees Present - Monkeeing Around - Episode 64

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 62:49


    This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with a panel of music podcasters to discuss and analyze The Monkees Present Micky, David, Michael! We're joined by Alan Siler from Modern Musicology, Cary Gordon from Metal Geeks, and Chris Nicchi from The Metal Exchange who present us with their insights and observations about this polarizing album! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #themonkeespresent #michaelnesmith #mickydolenz #davyjones #alansiler #modernmusicology #carygordon #metalgeeks #chrisnicchi #themetalexchange

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    2024 Holiday Gift Guide (for fans of The Monkees) - Monkeeing Around - Episode 63

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 66:49


    This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with a bit of holiday cheer and our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! Whether you need a last minute gift for the Monkees fan in your life or you're looking to stuff your own stocking with some Monkees merch, grab a drink (naughty or nice) and come spend an hour with the Monkeeing Around gang as we check our list twice for the best gift ideas in the Monkees-verse! This episode also went out as a LIVE show on our YouTube channel! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #holiday #giftguide #mickydolenz #cocodolenz #billchadwick #lemonherberts #guitaristassociation

    Daydream Believers - Monkeeing Around - Episode 62

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 61:36


    This week we're Monkeeing Around with Matt Sweatman of Elaine & Matt Watch TV and Derek Miner of Mixing Links: The Monkees on Disc to discuss the Monkees biopic, Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story! We also chat about what we would like to see in a future Monkees biopic or documentary! Our 'You May Also Like' recommendation this week is The Explorers Club! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #daydreambelievers #mattsweatman #elaineandmattwatchtv #derekminer #mixinglinks #biopic #explorersclub

    33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee - Monkeeing Around - Episode 61

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 56:25


    This week we're Monkeeing Around with Derek Miner of Mixing Links: The Monkees on Disc and Matt Sweatman of Elaine and Matt Watch TV to discuss The Monkees' 1969 television special, 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee! We also discuss the latest news from MonkeeMania Radio, an update from Beatland Books, Peter Tork and The Monkees being inducted into the New England Music Hall of Fame, and a new live album from Micky Dolenz! Our 'You May Also Like' recommendation this week is SUPER 8 Goes J-PoP! from Super 8 Music! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #33revolutuionspermonkee #monkeemaniaradio #iwantmymmr #beatlandbooks #petertork #mickydolenz #davyjones #mikenesmith #newenglandmusichalloffame #liveatthetroubadour #super8music #super8goesjpop

    Micky LIVE in Florence SC - Monkeeing Around - Episode 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 54:27


    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! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #themonkees #monkees #mickydolenz #7arecords #monkeemaniaradio #iwantmymmr #poppermost #idontwanttoknow

    The Zombie Wedding with director Micah Khan - Monkeeing Around - Episode 59

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 39:54


    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 Elaine Watch TV and Derek Miner of Mixing Links. Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #mickydolenz #thezombiewedding #micahkhan #djcricket #horror #mattandelainewatchtv #mixinglinks

    Smoke-Filled Dreams with Andrew Sandoval - Monkeeing Around - Episode 58

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 46:09


    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 Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #andrewsandoval #joerusso #smokefilleddreams #beatlandbooks #mickydolenz #mikenesmith #petertork #davyjones

    Instant Replay - Monkeeing Around - Episode 57

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 59:27


    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 #meganstemmwade #mixinglinks

    Monkees a la Carte with Nora Olsen - Monkeeing Around - Episode 56

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 47:56


    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 is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #monkeesalacarte #noraolsen #mickydolenz #davyjones #petertork #mikenesmith #decemberists #AsItEverWasSoItWillBeAgain #monkeemaniaradio #headquarters

    The Monkees: Beyond The Monkees - Monkeeing Around - Episode 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 50:51


    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' recommendations this week- the recent albums New House by Groovy Movies and Making Excuses by Groovy Uncle! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #beyondthemonkees #mikenesmith #mickydolenz #davyjones #petertork #groovymovies #groovyuncle

    Monkeeing Around - The Chaperone with Annie Maynard - Episode 54

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 46:59


    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 upcoming album from Super 8 Music! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #thechaperone #anniemaynard #magnoliasimmss #noel #DancingisDangerous #thesparks #RetroMetro #Super8Music

    Monkeeing Around - #InductTheMonkees with Matthew W. Smith - Episode 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 44:06


    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 #inductthemonkees #matthewwsmith

    Monkeeing Around - Davy Jones Incredible! with Glenn Gretlund and Mark Kleiner - Episode 52

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 48:16


    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 is "Hidden From the World," the latest album from Dave Cope and the Sass! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #davyjones #incredible #glengretlund #7arecords #markkleiner #davecope #sass #hiddenfromtheworld

    Monkeeing Around - Joe Russo - Episode 51

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 45:30


    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 Monkeeing Around Mailbag! Our 'You May Also Like' recommendation this week is A Dream is All I Know, the new album from The Lemon Twigs! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #joerusso #beatlandbooks #smokefilleddreamed #7arecords #thelemontwigs #adreamisalliknow

    Monkeeing Around - Good Times! Live! - Episode 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 59:55


    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 is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - The Mike and Micky Show LIVE - Episode 49

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 78:40


    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 Photo Archive Of Joe Russo) coming soon from Beatland Books! Our 'You May Also Like' recommendation this week is The Cyrkle's latest release, Revival, from Big Stir Records... which includes a song written by Andrew Sandoval! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #7arecords #davyjones #mickydolenz #mikenesmith #petertork #beatlandbooks #mikeandmickyshow #cyrkle #andrewsandoval #davyjonesincredible #smokefilleddreams #joerusso #60spop #60stv

    Monkeeing Around - Kit Frascella - Episode 48

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 40:27


    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 and our 'You May Also Like' recommendation, The Lemon Twigs! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Not Just Happy Together - Episode 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 40:59


    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 and The Turtles, 1960's music and media tie-ins, and Charles and Mark make a very exciting announcement about an upcoming Monkees project! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Glenn Gretlund of 7a Records - Episode 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 49:00


    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! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth with Melanie Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 44:23


    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.

    Monkeeing Around - The Micky Dolenz Archives with Andrew Sandoval and Derek Miner - Episode 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 63:54


    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 engineer of historical albums! He was kind enough to join us to share his stories and his unique perspective on bringing this landmark Micky Dolenz archive to life! Before that, we have a round up of the latest Monkees news including 7a Records' upcoming reissue of Davy Jones' self-titled album and updates from The Monkee Men! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Christmas Party and 2023 Memories - Episode 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 52:24


    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.

    Monkeeing Around - Gary McGrath - Episode 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 52:16


    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 found at https://mcgrathtmp.wixsite.com/mcgrath In our You May Also Like segment this week, we highlight Super 8's The Plus 4 EP #1 which can be found on Bandcamp! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

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    Monkeeing Around - Head Soundtrack - Episode 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 52:03


    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.

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    Monkeeing Around - The Beatles and The Rolling Stones - Bonus Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 49:43


    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 Disk, back to the show! We also mention Apple Jam, Super8, and Dreamer Jazz who have each produced fantastic covers of "Now and Then." Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Dolenz Sings R.E.M. and Wuxtry Records! - Episode 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 60:37


    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.

    Monkeeing Around - Head - Episode 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 55:06


    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.

    Monkeeing Around - Monkees in a Ghost Town - Episode 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 43:30


    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 this week- Monkeeing Around Mailbag! This week a listener challenges us to name which modern artists should cover Monkees songs!   In our 'You May Also Like' Segment this week we highlight some fantastic recent releases from Action Skulls, Ian Kay, and The Nude Party!   Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - The MonkeeMen Fan Reactions - Episode 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 48:08


    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 Around is a Part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 55:19


    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 Athens, Ga, the pre-order information for Beatland Books' I'm Told I Had A Good Time: The Micky Dolenz Archives, Vol. 1, and Friday Music's reissues of Micky Dolenz Puts You to Sleep and The Monkees' debut album! Our 'You May Also Like' segment this week is a roundup of upcoming releases from Sixties acts including The Rolling Stones, The Cyrkle, The Ventures, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles! This is an episode you don't want to miss! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Monkee Magic with Melanie Mitchell - Episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 61:03


    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 one of Veronica and Chucks' favorite bands, The Ruen Brothers! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - The Monkee Men - Episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 47:23


    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", the latest release from the current iteration of The Guess Who. Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Flower Power Cruise - Episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 81:52


    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 Dimension, The Fab Four, The Jukebox Beatles, The Papas and the Mamas, and of course Micky Dolenz of The Monkees! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Nora Olsen and Finding a Fan Communitee - Episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 53:04


    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 Beatland Books, and the passing of songwriter Cynthia Weil. Our 'You May Also Like' recommendation this week comes from the Glasgow band, The Poppermost, who have just released a new EP, Les Poppermost, out now on digital platforms and 7' vinyl from Rogue Records! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Emeen Zarookian - Episode 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 38:22


    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 “I Wonder What She's Doing Tonite?” and Micky Dolenz stepping back tour dates for a bit. Our "You May Also Like" pick this week is the band, The Jangles! Monkieeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - John Billings - Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 50:34


    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! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Success Story - Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 33:04


    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 Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - The Birds, The Bees, and The Metal Heads - Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 54:05


    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 Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Micky Tour Review! - Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 69:46


    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.

    Monkeeing Around- New Monkee Marty Ross Part Two - Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 56:32


    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 miss Marty's upcoming show at Shank Hall in Milwaukee on April 21, 2023! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - New Monkee Marty Ross Part One - Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 54:28


    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!   We also discussed Micky Dolenz' upcoming book from Beatland Books, his appearance on The Tonight Show, and his upcoming concerts tour! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

    Monkeeing Around - Lost Monkees Song plus The Spy Who Came in from the Cool! - Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 47:26


    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.

    Monkeeing Around - Annie Maynard and the Young Generation - Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 32:17


    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.

    Monkeeing Around Episode 22 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 36:52


    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.

    Fan Favorites - Monkeeing Around Episode Twenty-One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 50:17


    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.

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