Special 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
Apr 29, 2020•45 min
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Special 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!
Apr 23, 2020•54 min
Show #26! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
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...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Frank 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!
Dec 14, 2019•46 min
Show #25! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
What 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 ...
Nov 18, 2019•2 hr 15 min
Show #24! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
Dive 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' ...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 56 min
Micky Dolenz on THE LARRY KING SHOW 1987
Here 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!
May 21, 2019•42 min
YOUR AUNTIE GRIZELDA Re-Mix
YOUR AUNTIE GRIZELDA Re-Mix by TPCHC Staff
Apr 04, 2019•3 min
Show #23! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
Alan 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 ...
Mar 16, 2019•2 hr 17 min
James 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. ...
Mar 01, 2019•51 min
Peter Tork on Charlotte Radio-2005
Peter 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!
Feb 26, 2019•51 min
Show #22--Remembering Peter Tork. TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
Alan 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
Feb 24, 2019•46 min
Micky Dolenz on THE KEITH LARSON SHOW 2005
Here 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!
Feb 19, 2019•18 min
Micky Dolenz 1991 Radio Interview
Here's a super-rare Micky Dolenz interview from 1991....
Feb 17, 2019•29 min
Monkees 7th Grade Concert Medley
Here 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.
Dec 29, 2018•5 min
Show #21! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
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/si...
Dec 07, 2018•1 hr 54 min
Show #20! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
Episode #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, t...
Oct 13, 2018•2 hr 4 min
Show #19! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
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 (an...
Jul 27, 2018•2 hr 29 min
Show #18! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
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...
May 23, 2018•2 hr 28 min
Show #17! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
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 foreve...
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Show #16! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
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 ...
Mar 27, 2018•2 hr 2 min
Show #15! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
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! ...
Feb 16, 2018•2 hr 14 min
No Vocals
No Vocals by TPCHC Staff
Jan 06, 2018•2 min
Show #14! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
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...
Dec 31, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Show #12! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
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...
Dec 10, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Show #13! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
We 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 ea...
Oct 27, 2017•58 min
Show #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!
Oct 23, 2017•34 sec
Show #11! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
Back 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 ver...
Oct 13, 2017•1 hr 28 min
Show #10! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
A 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!
Aug 20, 2017•1 hr 47 min
Show #9! TEXAS PRAIRIE CHICKEN HOME COMPANION Monkees Podcast
Alan 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?!
Jun 04, 2017•1 hr 37 min
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