Monkeeing Around
Monkeeing Around
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What are we doing hangin’ ’round? Having fun talking about The Monkees and all things Micky, Mike, Peter, & Davy related.
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Sep 18, 2023
Monkeeing Around - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Episode 36
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.
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Aug 15, 2023
Monkeeing Around - Monkee Magic with Melanie Mitchell - Episode 35
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.
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Jul 31, 2023
Monkeeing Around - The Monkee Men - Episode 34
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.
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Jul 16, 2023
Monkeeing Around - Flower Power Cruise - Episode 33
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.
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Jul 3, 2023
Monkeeing Around - Nora Olsen and Finding a Fan Communitee - Episode 32
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.
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Jun 19, 2023
Monkeeing Around - Emeen Zarookian - Episode 31
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.
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Jun 5, 2023
Monkeeing Around - John Billings - Episode 30
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.
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May 21, 2023
Monkeeing Around - Success Story - Episode 29
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.
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Apr 23, 2023
Monkeeing Around - The Birds, The Bees, and The Metal Heads - Episode 28
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.
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Apr 9, 2023
Monkeeing Around - Micky Tour Review! - Episode 27
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.
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Mar 27, 2023
Monkeeing Around- New Monkee Marty Ross Part Two - Episode 26
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.
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Mar 13, 2023
Monkeeing Around - New Monkee Marty Ross Part One - Episode 25
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.
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Feb 27, 2023
Monkeeing Around - Lost Monkees Song plus The Spy Who Came in from the Cool! - Episode 24
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.
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Feb 13, 2023
Monkeeing Around - Annie Maynard and the Young Generation - Episode 23
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.
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Jan 30, 2023
Monkeeing Around Episode 22 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers
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.
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Jan 16, 2023
Fan Favorites - Monkeeing Around Episode Twenty-One
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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Jan 2, 2023
Monkee vs. Machine - Monkeeing Around Episode Twenty
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.
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Dec 5, 2022
Charles Rosenay of Monkee Mania Radio - Monkeeing Around Episode Nineteen
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!
Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
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Nov 17, 2022
Headquarters Super Deluxe Edition - Monkeeing Around Episode Eighteen
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.
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Nov 7, 2022
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Siler - Monkeeing Around Episode Seventeen
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 Faber.
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Oct 24, 2022
Fred Velez - Monkeeing Around Episode Sixteen
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 Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
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Oct 10, 2022
How to Reboot the Monkees (or not) - Monkeeing Around Episode Fifteen
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 Mike Faber.
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Sep 26, 2022
Monkee See, Monkee Die - Monkeeing Around Episode Fourteen
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.
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Sep 11, 2022
Royal Flush - Monkeeing Around Episode Thirteen
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.
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Aug 29, 2022
Cary Gordon and Headquarters - Monkeeing Around Episode Twelve
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!
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Aug 15, 2022
FabFest - Monkeeing Around Episode Eleven
This episode we chat about our experiences at FabFest, a Beatles festival in Charlotte, NC. There some of us briefly joined the Fab Four, got Micky Dolenz to autograph a Monkeemobile, and enjoyed an event of Beatles music!
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Aug 1, 2022
Ron McNeil of the Fab Four - Monkeeing Around Episode Ten
This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Ron McNeil of the Fab Four! He spoke to us about his 25 years of playing a Beatle and sharing the stage with Micky Dolenz! He also gave us some tantalizing details of his upcoming project, The Monkee Men!
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Jul 19, 2022
Mark Nelson and Mahoning Monkee-Mania - Monkeeing Around Episode Nine
This week we're joined by Mark Nelson, manager at the Mahoning Drive-In in Lehighton, PA, where they're hosting a Monkee-Mania Event! Ever wanted to see the Pre-Fab Four on 35mm? This is your chance!
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Jul 5, 2022
More of the Monkees - Monkeeing Around Episode Eight
This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with the group's second studio album, More of the Monkees! We also chat about what's happening in the world of the Monkees!
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Jun 20, 2022
Derek Miner and the Lost Episodes - Monkeeing Around Episode Seven
This week we're Monkeeing Around with Derek Miner to discuss his Monkees fandom, the CutOut Bin Youtube Channel, his work with Mixing Links, and the search for lost Monkees episodes!
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Jun 5, 2022
The Pilot - Monkeeing Around Episode Six
This week the gang is joined by Keith Johnson from Earth Station Trek to chat about the original pilot episode of The Monkees!
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May 16, 2022
The Future of the Monkees - Monkeeing Around Episode Five
This week the band gets together to discuss what's coming up with the Monkees and what our dream projects we'd like to see happen in the future.
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May 2, 2022
The Monkees’ Debut Album - Monkeeing Around Episode Four
This week we're Monkeeing Around with Alan Siler, host of the Modern Musicology Podcast, to discuss the debut album from the Monkees! We talk about the story behind the album, the songs that were featured, the songs that were left off, and much more!
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Apr 20, 2022
Monkeeing Around Episode Three - Caribbean to Music City!
In this thrilling installment of Monkeeing Around, join us in our adventures as we go on a cruise with the Beach Boys and Micky Dolenz! Go to Coco Dolenz' birthday party! Celebrate the Monkees with Micky in Nashville! And ask that eternal question... wait, was Mike Love hitting on Veronica?
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Apr 4, 2022
Monkeeing Around Episode Two - Favorites
This week we discuss our favorite albums, songs, episodes, and even favorite Monkee! Who do you have the most in common with?
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Mar 22, 2022
Monkeeeing Around Episode One - How We Found the Monkees
Meet your Host team of this brand new Monkees podcast! Find out how they got into the Monkees and hear what modern artist has a Monkees-like sound.
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