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Laughing Monkey with Shawn Ratches

Shawn Ratches
Music Industry
Rock Music
Songwriting
Dokken
Covid-19
Touring
Music Production
Black Crowes
Music
Heavy Metal
Great White
Frank Zappa
Metal Music
Dweezil Zappa
Venom INC
Mr. Big
Social Media
Forbidden
Live Performances
Music Tours

Welcome to Laughing Monkey with Shawn Ratches which is a show that explores all genres of music. As someone with autism, I bring a unique perspective to my interviews, aiming to create an authentic and engaging experience for both artists and listeners.Thanks for watching and please subscribe to help me keep bringing new content to you!

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Before Doro Pesch became known as the Queen of Metal, she was a young singer from Düsseldorf with an obsession for loud music and live performance. Born in 1964, she worked with several local bands before helping form Warlock in the early 1980s. Her ... more

Dave Hill is a comedian, author, actor, and musician from Cleveland, Ohio. Known for his witty storytelling and bold stage presence, he has built a distinctive career by mixing stand-up comedy with rock music.

Throughout his career, Hill has perform... more

Wino drops major news: The Obsessed’s new album is complete, an EP is next, a career-spanning box set is coming, and the band plans to tour through 2027.

Tony Reed is a guitarist, songwriter, producer, and recording engineer whose career is rooted in heavy, soulful rock ’n’ roll. Best known for Mos Generator, he has built a respected body of work both onstage and behind the console, bringing a hands-o... more

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Doro Pesch
German heavy metal singer, songwriter and former Warlock frontwoman.
Episode: Doro Pesch new album Wild At Heart coming, Special shows and much more shared1
Dave Hill
Comedian, author, actor, guitarist and singer who performs with Valley Lodge.
Valley Lodge
Episode: Dave Hill returns for some sweet shredding, Sammy & Dave plus touring with Maynard Keenan stories!
Tony Reed
Guitarist, songwriter, producer and recording engineer known for Mos Generator and his work with Pentagram.
Pentagram
Episode: Tony Reed on Pentagram, Mos Generator, Recording, and New Music
Bobby Liebling
Frontman and founding member of Pentagram, and vocalist with The Limit.
Pentagram
Episode: Pentagram's Bobby Liebling on new Pentagram music coming, new Documentry in works & 2027 touring!
Alex Mitchell
Singer and creative force behind Circus of Power, also pursuing visual art and new music.
Circus of Power
Episode: Circus Of Power's Alex Mitchell Music, Art & moving forward !
Evan Seinfeld
Biohazard musician and founder of Full Metal Fitness.
Biohazard
Episode: Evan Seinfeld : new BIOHAZARD music coming, Metal Fitness & Community ....
Dylan Carlson
Musician, frontman of EARTH
EARTH
Episode: Dylan Carlson on EARTH new music he just recoded, solo shows, future EARTH plans & meth squirrels !
London May
Actor, musician, and director, known for diverse creative work
Episode: London May on Anthrax, Drums, Directing, and Danzig: The Art of the Victory Lap!
Angry Anderson
Australian musician and actor known for Mad Max and long-running music career
Episode: Angry Anderson our first 7 mins and last 7 mins ... Goodbye my friend!

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Shawn Ratches
Host of Laughing Monkey; engages guests with industry experience, gear talk, and storytelling.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Great rock and metal guests but

    Check out the review from this other reviewer Mike. His assessment is spot on. Agree 100% with all his points. This host is a nice enough guy and has great guests. So I bumped it up to 4 stars.

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    VSPN:/
    United States6 months ago
  • ANNOYING interviewer!!!

    Wow, this guy Shawn is NOT a good interviewer. Thought I’d check out his interview with Don Dokken. Anyone who is a fan of Dokken knows interviews with Don are ALWAYS good….as long as the interviewer doesn’t CONSTANTLY interrupt, and talk over him. This guy asks a question, Don starts to answer, then this goof begins talking over him, providing his own observations. On top of that, his mouth seems to work at twice the speed of his brain since numerous times he’s almost unintelligible when he’s a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mike DeGarmo
    United States2 years ago
  • Carlson.

    Thanks for having Dylan carlson on. No one like him. No one like earth.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jonFrias
    United States4 years ago
  • Really interesting music pod!

    Really enjoyed this first episode, looking forward to hearing more!

    Thanks

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    5
    theboatgoat
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Doro Pesch new album Wild At Heart coming, Special shows and much more shared1
Q: Do you think there's anything that happened musically that may have felt like it was a mistake at the time, but actually ended up being a win for you?
Pesch points to Machine to Machine, which initially challenged traditional metal fans but later became a favorite for some listeners and led into Love Me In Black, which she calls her best record.
Doro Pesch new album Wild At Heart coming, Special shows and much more shared1
Q: Did you get raised that way? Where did you get this inside of you, this fire of just being positive?
Pesch says she draws energy from the fans and music, and wants to empower people, make them feel great and happy, despite the difficulties of the music business.
Dave Hill returns for some sweet shredding, Sammy & Dave plus touring with Maynard Keenan stories!
Q: The challenge of you getting into a tour of some of these bands, is it always the same, the rock audiences think you more than some audiences?
Hill says reactions vary, but audiences generally understand that the headlining artist chose him. He describes adapting the pacing of his material for concert crowds without changing the act itself.
Dave Hill returns for some sweet shredding, Sammy & Dave plus touring with Maynard Keenan stories!
Q: A lot more touring now. The musicians are getting you more. The audience, the crossover, with Sammy and now this tour now, does that feel right? It's connecting more?
Hill says the crossover has been working well, describing tours with Sammy Hagar and other musicians and saying he enjoys performing in varied settings.
Evan Seinfeld : new BIOHAZARD music coming, Metal Fitness & Community ....
Q: How do you contribute to Biohazard's new album while respecting the band's legacy and still growing as artists?
Seinfeld says the band initially considered how to reinvent its sound, but producer Matt Hyde encouraged them to make an authentic Biohazard record. Seinfeld describes the album as honoring the band's roots while benefiting from the members' musical development.

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What is Laughing Monkey about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features extended, candid conversations with veteran rock and metal artists, focusing on career longevity, creative processes, touring realities, and the evolving music industry. Episodes often spotlight side projects, gear nerding, live performance dynamics, and the balancing act between artistic integrity and commercial realities. A notable through-line is a strong emphasis on authentic storytelling, a DIY/indie spirit, and behind-the-scenes insight into production, branding, and touring life that can help brands and potential guests understand how to connect with dedicated metal and rock audiences. Unique angles include archival preservation, personal studios and gear tours, and cross-genre collaborations, which provide opportun... more

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