Monkeeing Around

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.