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Expect lively debate, self-inflicted insults, historical references that may or may not impress your high school civics teacher, and a relentless belief that voluntary exchange beats government coercion—delivered with enough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, look elsewhere. If you enjoy smart, irreverent conversation where even the hosts admit they might be wrong (but not that wrong), welcome to Microphone Monkeys—where free minds, free markets, and mildly unhinged commentary all share the same mic. 🎙️🐒
Episodes
16 episodes
The Episode That Stinks!
These crazy Microphone Monkeys talk about music artists that invite the audience to sniff their armpits after performing, more AI related ridiculousness, old naked men offering gushers candy, men caught pretending to be women in marathons, fake...
Sick Monkeys... in Every Way
These 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."
AI, Animal Sex Organs and No Randy O
The 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...
Alligators, Rats and Elephants...Oh my?! This ain't Kansas Anymore Toto...
In 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 ...
Monkeys discuss Quadriplegic Murderers, Robots Attacking Elderly Woman and More....
Monkeys discuss Quadriplegic Murderers, Robots Attacking Elderly Woman and More....
Serious Issues Like WAR!
The monkeys try to tackle more serious issues in this episode. All the while, peppering it with libertarian hilarity and light heartedness.
The Second Friday the 13th Show of 2026
The 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 b...
The Pigeon Invasion Episode!
Here 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!
"Mouth Condoms", "alpine divorces", "realty listing demons" and more...
The 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...
Kung Fu Robots , AI gone Wild and More Monkey Business
Randy 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, As...
The Monkeys dive into subjects like Robots, AI, Bad Bunny and more...
Randy, 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...
More Madness From the Monkey Barrell
The monkeys once again tackle the topics of the day and more. Join the fun and nonsense with us every week!
The Full Cast is in Studio and Healthy
The 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.&nbs...
The Bronchitis Edition
In 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!