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TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastSpecial Episode! Jan Freeman ("Monkees Girls")Interview! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION!Special Episode! Jan Freeman ("Monkees Girls")Interview! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION! by TPCHC Staff
2020-04-2900 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastSpecial Episode! Roxanne Albee ("Monkees Girls")Interview! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION!Who knew one of the famed "Monkees Girls" from the series was one of our podcast fans? Here is our interview the the delightful Roxanne Albee, about her time on the swinging 60s set of THE MONKEES, knowing (and dating) the guys, her continuing relationships with the Monkees family, her other TV and movie work, and so very much more!
2020-04-2300 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #26! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastThis 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...
2020-03-0500 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastFrank Gorshin 1992 Radio Interview! BATMAN! The Riddler!Here is a very rare 1992 radio appearance by Frank Gorshin! Frank stops into the WRFX radio station, in Charlotte NC, to talk about his Riddler role on BATMAN, his stand-up career, and so much more! Listen to how easily Frank keeps 'em laughing!
2019-12-1400 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #25! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastWhat else could we do for our grandiose ground-breaking 25th epsiode, but cram it full of great stuff?
First, you get to hear Al talk to Alan about his latest road trip to hang out with mighty Mike Nesmith at the fabulous FanBoy Expo! You are there, as Alan relates all!
Next, we dive right into your responses to our last episode, and pick one lucky winner to receive the latest overflowing Monkees prize package! Is it you?
Stay with us as we take a calamitous call from none other than Jerry "the Geator with the Heater" Blavat...
2019-11-1800 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #24! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastDive into another fun and frivolously freaky epsiode, as Alan and Al decipher the enduring enigma that is--33/13 REVOLUTION PER MONKEE! What was it about? What worked? What didn't? Fave songs and guest stars? The hosts look deep into this famed (and far-out) 1969 TV special, and you are there!
PLUS-Part two of our incredible interview with everyone's favorite "Monkees girl," Valerie Kairys Venet! Hear her talk about the guys, the show, the set, and so very much more!
NEW-Hear a sizzling rockin' re-mix of the ever-amazing Monkees tune, "Naked Persimmon!" You've never heard it quite like...
2019-07-3100 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastMicky Dolenz on THE LARRY KING SHOW 1987Here is Micky, in a very frank and sane 1987 radio interview about his career! From CIRCUS BOY to THE MONKEES (then enjoying a riotous reunion), to his MIKE HAMMER guest turn!
A refreshingly adult and delightful 45-minute chat on the LARRY KING radio show!
2019-05-2100 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastYOUR AUNTIE GRIZELDA Re-MixYOUR AUNTIE GRIZELDA Re-Mix by TPCHC Staff
2019-04-0400 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #23! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastAlan and Al pontificate and ponder over the many rockin' radio hits (from 1968-1973) that a still-united Monkees coulda (and maybe shoulda) recorded! Imagine Micky singing "Mama Told Me Not to Come!" Davy performing "Alone Again, Naturally" Peter singing "Spirit in the Sky!" Mike belting out "Crystal Blue Persuasion?" We make influential arguments for each of our many choices!
What are some of your picks? Do they match ours? What would you change? Which songs would you add?
BONUS-We discuss the fabulous album, INSTANT REPLAY! It's 50 years old now, and Alan and...
2019-03-1600 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastJames Lee Stanley--Exclusive 2019 Interview!Monkees fans know James Lee Stanley as one half of the famed Two Man Band, a fabulous duo that consisted of James Lee and Peter Tork!
The duo toured widely in the 90s (and beyond), and left us with some amazing live and recorded music!
But, James Lee Stanley is a long-time creator, writer, and musician, crafting his own very fine music for many decades.
We were honored to be able to talk to James Lee, about his decades-long relationship with the late Peter Tork, his own music, and so much more.
More here: https://tpchcmonkeescast.blogspot.com/2019/03/james-lee-stanley-exclusive-2019.html
2019-03-0100 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastPeter Tork on Charlotte Radio-2005Peter Tork (with his band Shoe Suede Blues) swung thru Charlotte, North Carolina in 2005! Here are some of the fun radio appearances Peter made, wowing hosts and callers alike!
2019-02-2600 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #22--Remembering Peter Tork. TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastAlan and Al recall their own personal interactions with the great Peter Tork, in this special memorial episode, praising the wonderful musician, friend, and performer.
Much more here: https://tpchcmonkeescast.blogspot.com/2019/02/episode-22-remembering-peter-tork.html
2019-02-2400 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastMicky Dolenz on THE KEITH LARSON SHOW 2005Here a great and frank interview with Micky Dolenz, on WBT's THE KEITH LARSON SHOW!
Micky talks about the Monkees, his book, and his then-current broadway run!
He also fields some great call-in questions!
2019-02-1900 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastMicky Dolenz 1991 Radio InterviewHere's a super-rare Micky Dolenz interview from 1991....
2019-02-1700 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastMonkees 7th Grade Concert MedleyHere are the talented 7th-graders at Weddington Middle, performing their own "Monkees medley!"
Lead and arranged by band-leader and conductor Mekel Rogers.
Performed at a 2007 recital.
2018-12-2900 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #21! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastGet 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...
2018-12-0700 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #20! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastEpisode #20! The Monkees and Politics! Hot "Daily Nightly" Cover Tune! Alan Meets Nez! Contest Winners!
Here we go again, with another awesome epsiode!
This unusual episode finds us recording remotely, at a local restaurant! You'll hear the fevered crowds react as Alan and Al discuss the connections between the Monkees and politics!
Don't worry, this will not be a boring and dry discussion! We talk about how the MONKEES TV show slid sly political references into its framework, HEAD, the songs, the inclusion of political gadfly Pat Paulsen on the show, even what famed social commentator/psychologist Dr...
2018-10-1300 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #19! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastYet 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...
2018-07-2700 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #18! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastSwing 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...
2018-05-2300 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #17! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastWe 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 "...
2018-04-1800 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #16! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastThis 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...
2018-03-2700 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #15! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastThis 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...
2018-02-1600 min2018-01-0600 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #14! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastTHIS 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...
2017-12-3100 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #12! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastOur 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...
2017-12-1000 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #13! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastWe skipped a beat to bring you our Halloween-themed unlucky episode #13!
You'll shudder, as you hear our exclusive interview with actor Ron Masak, "the Count" from the famed "Monstrous Monkee Mash" episode! Ron talks about his ad-libbing on that episode, the guys themselves, and his malevolent monster make-up for the role!
He also discusses his many roles in Hollywood, his incredible voice-over work and impersonations, and so very much more!
PLUS: We treat (not trick) you, with a fun and rare early-90s Davy Jones solo tune!
Laughs! Chills! Fun! And so very much more!
2017-10-2700 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #13 Promo! Ron Masak ("The Count") Speaks!To tease and titillate you for the upcoming special TPCHC Halloween episode, this will give you a little creepy clue, as to who will be our guest interview subject on said show!
2017-10-2300 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #11! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastBack again with a special look at the 1992 Monkees tribute album, HERE NO EVIL!
You'll hear bits of the rare tracks, listen as we discuss the hits and misses of the tribute platter, and get treated to an exclusive new interview with Natty Moss Bond, who was the lead singer of Multi-Color House, who performed a fabulous version of "You Told Me" on the CD!
Plus, more comments about the most recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snub, Mike Nesmith and his 90s solo concerts (with rare music), and so very much more!
2017-10-1300 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #10! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastA very special episode! We cleared the decks to spotlight an exclusive interview with super-fan Fred Velez!
Fred was (and is) the "I was there" guy when it comes to so many Monkees happenings, from early conventions, to photo ops, to behind-the-scenes tales only Fred can tell!
Hear his fun-filled stories of meeting the guys, being a fan in the 60s and 70s, organizing those 70s and 80s conventions, and writing his own great Monkees book!
You'll love this off-beat special spotlight episode!
2017-08-2000 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #9! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastAlan and Al reveal their personal "Top Five" Monkees picks! Songs! Episodes! Albums! Show guest stars! How do their lists compare to YOURS?
Plus: The inside story of famed "boss jock DJ," the Real Don Steele! His radio tale, and how it ties into the success of the Monkees! Hear Mike speak about it, too!
Plus: A terrific hot re-mix of the blazing '67 (TV version)rocker, "Vallerie!"
More ya need?!
2017-06-0400 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #8! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastNew Mike Nesmith Interview! Butch Patrick speaks about his MONKEES role! Butch portrayed snooty "Melvin," on the famed 1967 MONKEES "Christmas Episode!" Butch talks about his interest in the band, how each Monkee affected him personally, and his many memories of filming that episode!
Hear a rare re-mix of "Love is Only Sleeping!" Super-psychedelic!
And: Micky's very early recorded singing, in a 1958 CIRCUS BOY audio clip! Much more!
2017-05-0800 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #7! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastThe 1996 JUSTUS LP! Just how great was it? The best songs? The worst? An extended re-mix of the 1970 Monkees single "Oh My My!" The third (and final) part of our EXCLUSIVE new interview with Micky's sister, Coco Dolenz! The latest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame hi-jinks! Big new FaceBook news! And: Fun! Jokes! Sound effects! And SO much more! Once again, your hosts Al Bigley and Alan Williams delve deep into even more Monkees memories and music, in this fun and jam-packed episode!
2017-04-2200 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #6! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastThe '87 POOL IT! reunion LP! Was it truly so bad? ! An extended re-mix of "Tapioca Tundra!" Part two of our EXCLUSIVE new interview with Micky's sister, Coco Dolenz! And: Fun! Jokes! Sound effects! And SO much more! Once again, your hosts Al Bigley and Alan Williams dive into more Monkees memories and music, in this mammoth and jam-packed episode!
2017-02-1000 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #5! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANIONThe 1986 THEN & NOW reunion LP, and why Davy Jones wasn't happy about this one! An extended re-mix of "Look Out (Here Come Tomorrow)!" EXCLUSIVE new interview with Micky's sister, Coco Dolenz! And: Fun! Jokes! Sound effects! And SO much more! Once again, your hosts Al Bigley and Alan Williams dive into more Monkees memories and music, in this mammoth and jam-packed episode!
2017-01-1700 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #4! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANIONThe famed 1967 HEADQUARTERS LP, and what coulda (or shoulda) been added or removed! Re-mix of (the TV version) of "You Just May Be The One!" A super-rare Davy Jones re-imagining of "Daydream Believer" from 2000! And: More Adam West impersonations! Jokes! Sound effects! And SO much more!
Hosts Alan Williams and Al Bigley hit another home run! Once again, your hosts Al Bigley and Alan Williams dive into more Monkees memories, in this mammoth and jam-packed episode!
2016-12-1400 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #3! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANIONIs 2016 the last we'll see of the Monkees? Rare facts and trivia about the guest-stars of the "Here Come the Monkees" pilot episode! Monkees re-mixes ("Love to Love")! Sound effects! Disco dancing! Adam West impersonations! And SO much more! Join hosts Al Bigley and Alan Williams, and dive into MORE Monkees memories, in this fun and fact-filled episode!
2016-11-2100 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #1! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANIONWelcome to the very first TPCHC podcast! Thanks for coming to the pad...uh pod! If you love The Monkees, you have come to the right podcast. Join us as 2nd generation maniac, Al "El Dolenzio" Bigley, and original 1st gen nut, Alan "El Nesmitho" Williams, discuss various and sundry topics pertaining to the TV show, music, movies, and personalities that make up our favorite foursome! In this inaugural episode, you'll meet the aforementioned duo, and a perisistent Nesmith rumor will be answered once and for all! Plus: Fun! facts! Music! Laughs!
2016-10-3000 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastBatman meets the Monkees?! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION ad!Batman himself muscles in on this ad for the newest Monkees podcast around, the TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION series!
2016-10-1900 minTEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees PodcastShow #2! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANIONThe 20th anniversary 1986 reunion tour! Rare facts about the gargantuan guest-stars of the "Monkees in a Ghost Town" episode! Monkees re-mixes! The recent 2016 Hall or Fame snub! And SO much more! Once again, your hosts Al Bigley and Alan Williams dive into more Monkees memories, in this mammoth and jam-packed episode!
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