Podcast appearances and mentions of jodi ritzen

Austin chats with Jodi Ritzen, personal assistant to the late Mike Nesmith about his recent passing. 

This time around we swing right into a new awesome awards show-The Al-y Awards! Named after your two humble hosts, this dynamic discussion has us considering the best of the Monkees' TV moments! Best musical romp/video? Best dramatic moment? Best guest-stars? Best scene with Davy? Micky? The others? How do our decisions stack up against yours? That leads right into our bold new contest and how you can win even more rare Monkees treasures! Listen in for all the dizzy details! Then, you'll hear Al's fabulous re-mix of "Through The Looking Glass!" An amazing new way to enjoy this Boyce & Hart Classic! PLUS-Part two of our exclusive interview with Peter Rafelson! The son of MONKEES creator Bob Rafelson talks about the making of HEAD, the 70s doings of the Monkees, THE NEW MONKEES project, his current relationship with the guys, and so much more! ALSO-Alan steps into the announcer booth to bring you the most up-to-the-minute Monkees news, direct from their agent/even coordinator, Jodi Ritzen! It's a pulse-pounding party, with the usual fun and frivolity! Music! Laughs! So much more!

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? We go toe-to-toe over the Monkees first full seasonal disc! Next, Alan and Al look back over the past 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! 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! Much more here: www.tpchcmonkeescast.blogspot.com

Yet another blockbuster episode! None other than mighty Mike Nesmith starts the show, giving us a sensational shout-out! Then we swing right into an in-depth discussion of the many Monkees/comic book connections! Not just in print, but you'll find out which superhero-themed actors have a relationship to the guys, the show, and their music! You'll be surprised, as comics fans and experts Al and Alan give you the low-down on the many funny-book facts! NEXT-Famed comics and SF and comics writer (and producer and movie-maker and musician) Don Glut calls in, with an exclusive interview! Don not only has written for many of the world's most popular comic books and animated TV shows, but he was also part of the Nez-sponsored late-60s band The Penny Arkade! We get all the inside tidbits from Don! You'll then be treated to a very rare 1971 version of "Salesman," a song written by the Penny Arkade's own Mike Smith! Also included is a hot new re-mix of the Monkees' version of this famed '67 song! PLUS-Monkees agent Jodi Ritzen swings in, with the very latest (and greatest) breaking news! AND-Our fabulous 3rd contest, with more Monkees swag up for grabs than ever before! Listen to hear what you can win and how you can win it! PLUS-The usual jokes, laughs, music, mirth, sounds, and fun! More powerful than a locomotive! Or, at least the last train to Clarksville! See so much more here: https://tpchcmonkeescast.blogspot.com/2018/07/episode-19-monkees-and-comic-book.html

Summer's here and the time is right for Monkeeing in the Street! We are joined by Jodi Ritzen as we talk about Monkees fans paying it forward, Monkee related stuff and "Good Time!" 2 years later. Michael A Ventrella talks 10 Non Monkees fans should check out. Peter Tork covers a Beatles song and the Mike & Micky tour rolls on!Aired on 6/15/18.Get the Groovy Towel herehttps://haveyouherd.org/collections/frontpage/products/new-djemf-groovy-summer-beach-towelGet the cool new Monkees book, "Long Title"http://amzn.to/2zd6t04Pick up "Why the Monkees Matter" by Rosanne Welch herehttp://amzn.to/2ud3mrJWe were born to love one another.www.redbubble.com/people/designsbyken/works/12348740-zilch-podcast?c=314383-monkees-inspired-artJoin our Facebook pageFind us on Twitter @ZilchcastIf you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereDownload (right click, save as)

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? Much more here: https://tpchcmonkeescast.blogspot.com/2018/05/episode-18-hank-cicalo-interview.html

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 teh 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 spotlight 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 epsiode on your hot little hands! Come SEE what we discuss on our powerful podcasts, at our fabulous TPCHC blog page! http://tpchcmonkeescast.blogspot.com

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? Come SEE what we discuss on our powerful podcasts, at our fabulous TPCHC blog page! http://tpchcmonkeescast.blogspot.com

Ghosty Tmrs (Zilch Staffer-Monkees fan & Boss Jock at WFDU) shares his 2015 Monkees Spectacular Part 2!  Ghosty is joined by Micky Dolenz, guests convention organizer Jodi Ritzen & "Zilch" podcaster Ken MillsListen to the Vintage Pop and Rock Shop here http://wfdu.streamrewind.com/bookmarks/listen/110292/the-vintage-rock-pop-shop Check out our Zilch Shirts!and this one!Join our Facebook pageFind us on Twitter @ZilchcastIf you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereDownload (right click, save as)

The Monkees TV Episode "Monkees in a Ghost Town" gets discussed on The Monkees Color Cast Commentary, Your Mail, Jodi Ritzen talks Micky and the Cruise- For more infowww.monkeesconvention2014.com/ Find us on Face Book, Rate us on Itunes!Check out our Zilch Shirts!Click here to see them!Join our Facebook pageClick HereFind us on Twitter @Zilchcast If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereDownload (right click, save as)

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's been furiously flung our way for the past 50 years! The toys! T-shirst! 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: Fun! Laughter! Lawyers! Shock-collars! What more could a Monkee-maniac ask for?

THIS IS IT! Hear us go one-on-one with Mike Nesmith 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!

Our fabulous Happy Holidays 2017 episode #12 is here! (No, your machine hasn't thrown a rod! We back-tracked in our numbering!) You will thrill as you hear our exclusive interview with super fan and Monkees event organizer and meet & greet liason/agent, Jodi Ritzen, as she talks about her past and current involvement with the guys, the guys themselves, and upcoming surprise events in Monkeedom! PLUS: You'll hear a searing re-mix of a wonderful live version of "Sunny Girlfriend," performed by Mike, Micky, Peter, and the band in 2014! Rare Christmas music! Butch Patrick speaks about his role in the famed "Monkees Christmas Episode!" Plus: Laughs! Sound Effects, and (most importantly) fun!