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Microphone Monkeys

Microphone Monkeys is what happens when three microphones are left unattended and the producers don’t check the enclosure for sarcasm leaks.Hosted by Randy Oparowski and Tripp Dettmering, this panel podcast proudly embraces the fact that none of the monkeys claim to have all the answers—just strong opinions, questionable metaphors, and a deep distrust of anything that requires a 400-page bill to explain. From libertarian philosophy and free-market capitalism to a classical, Constitution-as-written perspective, the Monkeys swing through current events with the grace of a three-legged primate on espresso.Expect lively debate, self-inflicted insults, historical references that may or may not impress your high school civics teacher, and a relentless belief that voluntary exchange beats government coercion—delivered with enough humor to keep it from sounding like a think tank PowerPoint.If you’re looking for polished punditry, l

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    Sick Monkeys... in Every Way

    Send us Fan MailThese allergy induced rantings of the Microphone Monkeys broach the topics of fast and ping-pong playing robots, exploding wheel chairs, Old Gorillas, animals being chased by robots and quoting from the lost biblical text of "Pulp Fiction."Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    AI, Animal Sex Organs and No Randy O

    Send us Fan MailThe head of the Microphone Monkeys, Randy O, is out sick.  So the monkeys are left unattended and unsupervised.  Luckily, the Zen Master Darren came up with some interesting topics...Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    Alligators, Rats and Elephants...Oh my?! This ain't Kansas Anymore Toto...

    Send us Fan MailIn this hilarious animal filled episode, there are only 3 monkeys in the barrel.  Which means unmerciful jabs at Dr. Zen and the Hoff.. who where not there to defend themselves!  Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the Ark filled tom-foolery of the Microphone (not microsoft... Tripp, you idiot!) Monkeys!!!Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    Monkeys discuss Quadriplegic Murderers, Robots Attacking Elderly Woman and More....

    Send us Fan MailMonkeys discuss Quadriplegic Murderers, Robots Attacking Elderly Woman and More....Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    Serious Issues Like WAR!

    Send us Fan MailThe monkeys try to tackle more serious issues in this episode.  All the while, peppering it with libertarian hilarity and light heartedness.Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    The Second Friday the 13th Show of 2026

    Send us Fan MailThe monkeys discuss crazy sh*t like Olympic Ski Jumpers injecting acid into their crotch's, Coffin Meditation in Japan, Danes asking people for their house pets to be used as Zoo Food, and more madness from around the globe... into the monkey barrel!Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    The Pigeon Invasion Episode!

    Send us Fan MailHere the Microphone Monkeys (sans Darren) discuss Russian Man's Pigeon Invasion, Tomatoes that smell like Buttered Popcorn, Smoking Crack as Healthcare, High Voltage Powerline Robots, and more Monkey Business!Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    "Mouth Condoms", "alpine divorces", "realty listing demons" and more...

    Send us Fan MailThe Monkey Mayhem continues with discussions about mouth condoms, Mar-a-Lago shootings, alpine divorces, therians, realty listings with demonic monsters, Asian Markets after AI-linked layoffs and more...Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    Kung Fu Robots , AI gone Wild and More Monkey Business

    Send us Fan MailRandy leads the crew of the Monkey Barrell down the rabbit hole of subjects like Kung Fu Robots, Russian brain-implant pigeon drones, NASA can't stop asteroids, Trump's Boar of Peace, Epstein Files, UFO Files, Mamdani tax increases, Ramadan, Ash Wednesday, Chinese New Year and more...Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    The Monkeys dive into subjects like Robots, AI, Bad Bunny and more...

    Send us Fan MailRandy, Darren, Steve and Tripp blather on about various subjects like AI Hallucination Sends Tourists to Non-Existent Attraction, Biometric Robot has Life Like Body Temperature, RFK, Jr. snorts cocaine off public toilet seats, and more...Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

  11. 8

    More Madness From the Monkey Barrell

    Send us Fan MailThe monkeys once again tackle the topics of the day and more.  Join the fun and nonsense with us every week!Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

  12. 7

    The Full Cast is in Studio and Healthy

    Send us Fan MailThe entire band of monkeys are in studio and talking more monkey business from top news stories of the past week to the rediculous goings on in the world.If you are local, you can join the fun LIVE at the Forum in Surfside Beach, SC.  Have a coffee and donut... join in on the fun!Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    The Bronchitis Edition

    Send us Fan MailIn this "Bronchitis Edition" of Microphone Monkeys Randy fights through illness to bring news, joy and laughter to the listeners.  He introduces a new regular to the show, the Kharma Kapitalist, Darrin!Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    More Topics With Special Guest Johnathan Hill

    Send us Fan MailMore Topics With Special Guest Johnathan Hill, author of the Bad Bill Report.https://readingscbills.substack.com/Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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    Season 1 Episode 1

    Send us Fan MailRandy and Tripp discuss topics and break in the new podcast!  Straight from the new studio build in Surfside Beach, SC.  Enjoy the antics and the mis-steps as they navigate their way to starting the new project.  Check out the Tripp (and Graham) has Issues podcast!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Microphone Monkeys is what happens when three microphones are left unattended and the producers don’t check the enclosure for sarcasm leaks.Hosted by Randy Oparowski and Tripp Dettmering, this panel podcast proudly embraces the fact that none of the monkeys claim to have all the answers—just strong opinions, questionable metaphors, and a deep distrust of anything that requires a 400-page bill to explain. From libertarian philosophy and free-market capitalism to a classical, Constitution-as-written perspective, the Monkeys swing through current events with the grace of a three-legged primate on espresso.Expect lively debate, self-inflicted insults, historical references that may or may not impress your high school civics teacher, and a relentless belief that voluntary exchange beats government coercion—delivered with enough humor to keep it from sounding like a think tank PowerPoint.If you’re looking for polished punditry, l

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Randy Oparowski

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Microphone Monkeys have?

Microphone Monkeys currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Microphone Monkeys about?

Microphone Monkeys is what happens when three microphones are left unattended and the producers don’t check the enclosure for sarcasm leaks.Hosted by Randy Oparowski and Tripp Dettmering, this panel podcast proudly embraces the fact that none of the monkeys claim to have all the answers—just strong...

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Microphone Monkeys has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Microphone Monkeys?

Microphone Monkeys is created and hosted by Randy Oparowski.
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