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Expect lively debate, self-inflicted insults, historical references that may or may not impress your high school civics teacher, and a relentless belief that voluntary exchange beats government coercion—delivered with enough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
30 episodes
The LAST Remote Monkeys for a While...
This should be the LAST of the Monkeys having to record remotely for a while. Even with the distance between them, the crazy subjects and wild topics continue where hilarity continues!
Special CONSPIRACY FRIDAY Edition (or Bohemian Grove Bill's Edition)
This is a "special" Friday Edition of Microphone Monkey's featuring Bill Sevier. This will focus on the more conspiratorial mysteries that surround our lives. You can either be scared, or laugh. We chose the latter!Is t...
Second Edition of Remote Monkeys...
While Tripp is still trying to record and produce from 400 miles away. Randy keeps the entire Monkey Barrel in check with topics like a man faking death to escape drunk driving charge, refrigerating humans, wild monkeys on the loose in Fl...
Premiere Mobile Edition of Microphone Monkeys
This edition has the producer, Tripp, on assignment in North Georgia and the rest of the crew back home in the low country. This episode features some of the regular gags along with some truly disgusting subjects not suitable for listenin...
Michael is in the Barrel!
The Monkeys discuss Spine-Covered Caterpillars, Medicinal Diet Coke, Really Fast Spiders, Calculating Giraffes, Ft Wayne Man's Penis Bon Fire, Escaped Venomous Snakes and more...drinkrebelrabbit...
Newbie Bill and Some Psychedelics'!
Randy introduces more mayhem to the Monkey Barrell with topics like Mass Produced Ultra-Bionic Humanoid Robots, 100+ Escaped Monkeys, Mexican Mayor pulls a Jusse Smollet, Scuba Diving Cockroaches, Dog Rental Apps, Tiny Gnome People, Empire Stat...
Strip Club Monkeys
In this episode we explore Randy O having his Gentleman's Club cherry popped. CIAandMe your DNA share, Potato UAP's, T Rex fashion, Campground Toilet Diving, New York Sewer Dwellers, AI generated Amazon Rain Forest and more...
Robot Toilet Pigeon Liver Episode
Randy O leads the cast of monkeys down the trail of topics like Autonomous Robot Toilets, Robots That Pan-Handle, Magical Pigeon Livers, Boner Bears and more!!
Myrtle Mania with Jeffrey Mixon
This "Special Edition" for Microphone Monkeys is to get the word out about the BEST VALUE event gong on the Grand Strand currently... MYRTLE MANIA! (click to get tickets)Tripp intervi...
The AI Rat Crotch Panties Episode
Once again, Randy leads the Monkeys down a trail of AI, Technology and Weird Stuff to talk about. The laughter never stops... but, it does get a bit philosophical in this episode. So hang tight and enjoy the ride!
** SPECIAL ** Restoring the Status of the New Hampshire LP with Jeremy Kauffman
Jeremy Kauffman jumps into the Monkey Pit for a special show on Restoring the Affiliate Status of the New Hampshire Libertarian Party. Although we have a few laughs, this is NOT a matter to be taken lightly. If you want to support t...
The Zuckerfish AI Butt Hole Episode
In this episode, the monkeys address AI-Powered Pet Translators, Bio-Engineered Artificial Eggs, Manta Rays Anal Retention via Suckerfish, Shoplifter's Impossible "Body Cavity" Hiding Spot, Monkeys Eating Dirt, Armed 3-Year-Olds, and Japan's Ro...
Randy O is Transitioning?!
In this episode, Randy O is bragging about his transitioning... Along with our usual mayhem about AI, Animals, and living in a simulation. Tune in for the fun.
Crazy, Cool... More AI and Animals...
The Monkeys discuss and laugh about Robot monks, Alligator Fighting, Bear Insurance Fraudsters, Killer Pet Adoptions and more! Plus the Hoff suffers more abuse for our entertainment....
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...
