On this coda to our series on the Monks, Marcus delves into the checkered history of another unknown Vietnam War protest band called the Covered Wagon Musicians and Carolina tells the tale of the Monks from the end of the band's heyday until present day. 

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The Monks Coda

On episode two of our series on the Monks, Marcus and Carolina explore the recording of their legendary and sadly only album in addition to the 1967 tour to Saigon that became the killing blow for the band.

The Monks Pt II

No Dogs in Space returns with a brand new season, this year focusing on Experimental Rock and Pop! Starting with a little-known but highly influential band that emerged from the US Army barracks in Germany amid The Cold War. Join Marcus Parks and Carolina Hidalgo as they explore the formation of The Monks, the group's unconventional sound, and their impact on the subsequent Punk and Alternative music scenes…

The Monks Pt I

Carolina and Marcus close out 2022 with a deep dive into one of the greatest compilations of all time and major influence in the world of Punk,  Lenny Kaye's Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968.Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode.

Extra Play - Nuggets

Carolina and Marcus conclude the story of Patti Smith, covering the up's and down's in the prime years of her musical career, from her debut record, becoming a staple presence at New York's CBGBs, all the way to her breakthrough hit "Because the Night".Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode.

Patti Smith Pt III

Carolina and Marcus continue the story of Patti Smith, who at this point has found her signature style, combining poetry and rock, as well teaming up with Lenny Kaye to form The Patti Smith Group.Taking Us Out: The PurrvertsFollow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode 

Patti Smith Pt II

Carolina and Marcus return to begin a brand new series, this time focusing on the early years of one of the single most influential singer, songwriter, poet, & artist's of the 20th century - Patti Smith, who's combination of rock and poetry lead to her becoming a pivotal component in the New York City Punk Rock movement of the 1970s.Taking Us Out: JABBAFollow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

Patti Smith Pt I

Carolina and Marcus are back from their UK journey to bring you even more Joy Division goodness, this week featuring additional stories that couldn't quite fit into the Joy Division series, as well as an in-depth breakdown of their recent experiences seeing both New Order and Peter Hook, live in person.

Extra Play - Dispatches from Manchester

Marcus and Carolina break down the history of the seminal NYC club Max's Kansas City and its frequent guests!

Extra Play - Max's Kansas City

Marcus and Carolina sit down to discuss Mark David Chapman's recent parole hearing as well as the brief feud between John Lennon and Todd Rundgren.

Extra Play - Turd Runtbum

In this edition of Extra Play Marcus and Carolina revisit The Replacements to tell the tale of the recording and release of the bands 1989 album "Don't Tell A Soul", including the bands mental decline to the point of playing Dodge Knife in a cabin covered in cream cheese.

Extra Play - Dodge Knife

Carolina and Marcus got their Charm Knob's turned up as they talk about Guy Fieri following RATM's current tour/a breakdown of the Lord of Flavortown's musical tastes, the upcoming John Hughes soundtrack box set "Life Moves Pretty Fast", Metallica nearly mixing Jason Newsted out of "...And Justice For All" as well as the more recent fan project "...And Justice For Jason"

Extra Play - Lars Makes A Lot of Bad Decisions

Marcus and Carolina are back at it and rounding up music news once again! From The Beastie Boys getting a street corner named after them to everyone listening to 90's music perhaps because they think the world wasn't also a dumpster fire then, the impending closure of the Brooklyn Knitting Factory, Steve Albini winning his second World Series of Poker Tournament, and Jello Biafra reacts to the Chris Lord-Alge remaster of Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables Flowerhead - Pondering My Orb (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXb6QLCaLxjvucwNlQuS2gg) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Extra Play - LISTEN BEFORE YOU BUY. Please.

The time has come! This week Carolina and Marcus conclude the story of the midwest's finest fuck-ups, The Replacements, who as they head into the ladder half of their career, were still struggling to reach the fame and notoriety they much deserved. We see the group part ways with long time Manager Peter Jespersen, and make the difficult decision that one founding bandmate has to go. And with the release of their fifth album "Pleased to Meet Me", the line-up shifts and we begin to reach the end of the road for The Replacements.Taking us out is Sub Sober - Sick in Space As always, Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs heard in this episode.

The Replacements Pt IV.V

Carolina and Marcus return! After much anticipation the No Dogs crew is back for the next chapter in the story of The Replacements, who with the help of a very familiar faced producer followed up the success of Let it Be with a legendary performance on SNL and the release of their classic record Tim.

The Replacements Pt IV

No Dogs In Space is a music history podcast featuring Marcus Parks and Carolina Hidalgo of the Last Podcast Network. Season 1 - Punk Season 2 - Alternative Season 3 - Experimental Rock & Pop

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