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’
Monkeeing Around – Not Just Happy Together – Episode 47
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
Earth Station Trek March 10, 2024
Monkeeing Around – Glenn Gretlund of 7a Records – Episode 46
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
Earth Station Trek February 25, 2024
Monkeeing Around – Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth with Melanie Mitchell
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!” Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network
Earth Station Trek February 11, 2024
Modern Musicology #102 – BEATLES Covers
Beatles Covers The Beatles, like most bands, started out as a cover band, but became arguably the most covered musical act in history. You can find covers of Beatles songs in literally every genre of music. This week, we talk about many of our favorite covers of Beatles classics, including
Music Musicology January 29, 2024
Monkeeing Around – The Micky Dolenz Archives with Andrew Sandoval and Derek Miner – Episode 44
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
Earth Station Trek January 22, 2024
Monkeeing Around – Christmas Party and 2023 Memories – Episode 43
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
Earth Station Trek December 31, 2023
Monkeeing Around – Gary McGrath – Episode 42
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
Earth Station Trek December 19, 2023
Monkeeing Around – Head Soundtrack – Episode 41
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.
Earth Station Trek December 3, 2023
Monkeeing Around – The Beatles and The Rolling Stones – Bonus Episode 1
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
Earth Station Trek November 14, 2023
Monkeeing Around – Dolenz Sings R.E.M. and Wuxtry Records! – Episode 40
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
Earth Station Trek November 7, 2023
Monkeeing Around – Head – Episode 39
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,
Earth Station Trek October 31, 2023