Opening The Doors

Join your host as we get an exclusive preview of the upcoming Copenhagen release.

Join myself, Michael Pappaceno, and Travis Williamson as we discuss The Doors Singer Bowl performance!

Synced Footage: https://youtu.be/40V_XSHjWKQ?si=7_qX1SlCoJ8qqdKD

Join me as I interview the writer and director of the monumental Doors’ documentary “When You’re Strange,” Tom DiCillo.

Join Michelle and I as we dive into talking about the discovery of the Jim Morrison bust that was stolen 37 years ago.

Join us as we dive into the Gold Mine that is Doors’ memorabilia with collector Chris Eline. We discuss some of his prized pieces, how he got into The Doors, his advice for new collectors, and much more! You can find pictures of his pieces in the accompanying social media posts!

You can find his photography by going to https://chrise.mypixieset.com/portraits/

You can also find Chris on Instagram @catcamcull

You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. 

Join me as I interview author of “The Doors Through Strange Days,” Michele Tempera.

You can find this episode wherever you get podcasts and you can find Michele’s blog on Facebook or at his website https://www.strangedaysbook.org/?m=1

You can also purchase his book on Amazon by following this link: https://a.co/d/f6kz6kQ

Join your host, Chris Simondet, Travis Williamson, and Michael Pappaceno as they discuss the Record Store Day 2025 release of “Strange Days 1967: A Work in Progress.”

Join your host and guests Travis Williamson and Michael Pappaceno as we discuss The Doors performance at the L.A. Forum.

Join your host and guests Travis Williamson and Michael Pappaceno as we discuss The Doors performance at the L.A. Forum.

In this episode, the Lovelights join me again to discuss opening for The Doors as well as the interactions they had with them.

In this episode, we discuss every aspect of The Living Theatre performances that Jim attended. We break down the authenticity of the recently released photos of Jim as well as the story of that March 8th performance.

Steve also gives a day by day breakdown of each performance Jim attended, how they contributed to the now infamous “Rock is Dead” studio jam, how Jim was able to save the Living Theatre, and much more.

There are even some clarifying statements about Jim’s trial as Steve clears up some decades long misconceptions. This is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss!

Join Michael Pappaceno, Travis Williamson, and myself as we break down the Robert Haimer Hollywood Bowl tape. This is the second part of a two parter that goes in depth on the changes are in the official release.

Special thanks to Reed Barrickman of The Dirty Doors for additional information!

Join Michael Pappaceno, Travis Williamson, and myself as we break down the Robert Haimer Hollywood Bowl tape. This is the first part of a two parter that goes in depth on the changes are in the official release.

In this episode, we break down Dion Baia’s book, “Blood in the Streets.”

You can purchase your own copy of “Blood in the Streets” here:

https://a.co/d/8z6TWen

You can also find his podcast, Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers wherever you get podcasts.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saturday-night-movie-sleepovers/id939298015

Spotify: https://spotify.link/Awb7C73FlKb

You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. 

Join me as I interview T.E. Breitenbach.

T. E. Breitenbach (born July 29, 1951) is a self-taught American artist best known internationally for his painting "Proverbidioms", a raucous and comical depiction of over 300 common proverbs and clichés which he publishes as a poster. He also collaborated with Jim Morrison of The Doors, shortly before Morrison's 1971 death, on a painting intended for use on Jim's "An American Prayer album".

He left college after becoming the youngest person to receive a Rome Prize Fellowship in visual arts and, inspired by the castles and museums of Europe, returned home and started building by hand his own castle and studio, to house his art and eventually become a museum. Thom also write's musicals and books.

Founding my museum is his current project, and he is looking for patrons to put up a museum building. You can visit CastleBreitenbach.org to learn more. He is currently looking for producers to create shows and movies from his books and musicals.

You can visit his main site, tebreitenbach.com for poster purchases, castle tours, his Jim Morrison story with letters, and much more. Visit OurMusical.com for links to watch the artist's musical on PBS "Hieronymus, a Musical Fantasy" the story of an artist with a too-large imagination, plus trailers, a documentary and more.

You can watch the documentary on Thom called “Proverbidioms” here: https://youtu.be/-dFwFTEXVIc?si=pqFj29na9ZEDzrJr

Join Doors’ collector Michael Pappaceno and I as we explore a show that is one of the best on The Roadhouse Blues Tour.

Join me as I interview Robby Krieger’s guitar tech and Strange Day’s Tribute Band guitarist, Forrest Penner. He talks about how he got into The Doors, what it was like touring with one of the biggest Doors’ tribute bands Wild Child, and what a typical show with Robby is like. We break down Robby’s gear in depth from his strings to his amps, and we also talk about Robby’s version of the National Anthem and what issues they faced.

You can find upcoming shows for his band Strange Days here:

https://www.strangedaystribute.com/shows

You can find Robby’s upcoming shows here:

https://robbykrieger.com/

You can donate to Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation by going here:

https://mhopus.org/

Special thanks to Chris Quick for helping with research for this episode! You can find his Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band Skynfolks by going here:

https://www.skynfolks.com/

Celebrate The Doors Stockholm Record Store Day release with a podcast breaking down the shows including excerpts from the newly mixed release! We compare one of the bootleg sources to this mix, and we follow the tapes lineage as well as the various bootleg versions. We also give background on The Doors at this time, talk about the European tour, the venue itself, and we also break down each song and moment that makes this one of the best recorded Doors’ shows ever. 

How does the new release handle the missing vocals in “When the Music’s Over”? Are there any cuts in this show? What makes Robby’s solos here different? Is Jim’s distorted vocal track fixed? All these and more are answered! 

Whether you traded tapes through Kerry Humphrys’ Doors Collector Magazine and read Greg Shaw’s The Doors: On The Road or you got bootlegged CDs with Fred Baggen artwork and went to the Mild Equator for concert info, there is something here for everybody! 

You don’t want to miss this one! Happy Record Store Days you all!

Join me as I interview Angie Bucchi Silvers and Steve Wheeler as we talk about her experience in Miami and with Jim. Steve also deconstructs more myths about Miami and gives information that has never been made public before.

You don’t want to miss this one!

This is an interview with Larry Pizzi who was the manager at Thee Image and was the one who got Jim off the stage at the end of the concert.

On another monumental episode of the podcast, Travis Williamson and I interview Reverend Joe, the man who at 17 years old taped one of the most important shows in Doors’ history. You can hear his story on how everything happened. I also have a follow up discussion with Steve Wheeler on how he found him and some differences in his accounts as well as some great Miami insight into someone who will be featured in her own episode later this month, Angie Bucchi Silvers.

We cover The Doors most infamous concert of all-time, the concert held at the Dinner Key Auditorium on March 1, 1969.

I am joined by Fernand Amandi and Travis Williamson. This episode could be the most important episode I’ve released to date. We break down the intricacies of the tape, the background and aftermath of the show, what elements came together to influence Jim, and Fernand presents us with one of the biggest revelations in Doors history.

Join me and guest Fernand Amandi as we discuss the 1997 Doors Box Set.

Join me for a great conversation with the group that opened for The Doors in Louisville on October 31, 1968, Tom Dooley and the Lovelights.

Be sure to head to the Whisky for some great music!

The legendary rock-n-roll hall of fame club "The Whisky a Go Go" in Hollywood, CA is turning 60.

Come celebrate with the Strawberry Alarm Clock on Saturday, January 13, 2024. This show is all ages too!

Saturday, January 13, 2024

8901 Sunset Boulevard West

Hollywood, CA 90069

(310) 652-4202

All Ages, $25.00

Doors at 6:00pm, show at 6:30pm

Groovy Judy performs at 8:00pm

Join me as we talk to Co-Author of Robby’s book Set the Night On Fire,Jeff Alulis. We do a deep dive into his time with Robby Krieger, Bill Siddons, Jac Holzman, and others going through the Doors’ timeline for the book. Jeff talks about his love of The Doors and what led him to work on the project with Robby.

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Jeff’s Journey for the Best Burger in LA:

https://trueadventurestories.com/2023/09/07/burger-quest/

Join Travis and I for a deep dive into the history of the Winterland bootlegs. This is part two in the second installment of our "Boot Yer Butt" series going in depth on bootleg shows.

Join Travis and I for a deep dive into the history of the Winterland bootlegs. This is part one in the second installment of our “Boot Yer Butt” series going in depth on bootleg shows.

Join me as I interview Reed Barrickman of The Dirty Doors. Learn how Showtime Pizza led him to The Doors, what made him decide to start a Doors cover band, and who he has met along the way.

We dive into the depths of his knowledge and discuss the nitty gritty that true Doors fans will love!

You can find The Dirty Doors by searching for them on all social media platforms, and you can follow Reed’s Doors history page by searching for Daily Doors History on Instagram.

This is a bonus episode of Travis and I’s live reaction to hearing Bakersfield for the first time. This is a minimally edited podcast that is more loose and rough around the edges, but it was a lot of fun to record! I hope you enjoy!

Join your host as he interviews the psychedelic jazz-fusion pioneering band Sweet Smoke.

You can learn more about the band and support them by going to sweetsmokeband.com.

Join your host and Astonishing Legends Forrest Burgess as we cover every reference to The Doors in The Simpsons.

Photo of Jim Morrison’s Ghost: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/unexplainable-photo-snapped-at-jim-morrisons-grave-110448/amp/

You can find Astonishing Legends at:

astonishinglegends.com or on Twitter @AstonshngLegnds

You can find Forrest on Twitter @Forrest_Burgess

Appearances Of The Doors in The Simpsons:

"Treehouse of Horror II" S3 E7

0:44 mark

"The Devil Wears Nada" S21 E5

12:01 Mark

“Covercraft" S26 E8

13:32 Mark

“To Courier with Love" S27 E20

16:21 Mark

"Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder" S11 E6

14:26 Mark

”Kiss Kiss Bang Bangalore" S17 E17

16:20 Mark

"Smoke on the Daughter" S19 E15

16:19 Mark

"The Fight Before Christmas" S22 E8

2:32 Mark

“I Love Lisa” S4 E15

14:16 Mark

“Krusty Gets Kancelled” S4 E22

17:14 Mark

“Selma’s Choice” S4 E13

18:21 Mark

Join Travis and I for a deep dive into the history of the Matrix bootlegs. This is the first installment of our “Boot Yer Butt” series going in depth on bootleg shows.

Join Doors’ collector Michael Pappaceno and I as we explore this enigmatic show.

Join me and special guest Rodney Barnes as we talk about the life and career of Miles Davis and the influence he had on The Doors.

In this episode, we break down Jim Cherry’s new book, “The Lion Communique.”

You can purchase your own copy of “The Lion Communique” here: https://a.co/d/ecgyQHm

You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. 

I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined and the Last Stage. Music for this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the Jimbo Tribute Band from South America.

Join us as we dive into the Gold Mine that is Doors’ memorabilia with collector Michael Pappaceno. We discuss some of his prized pieces, how he got into The Doors, his advice for new collectors, and much more! You can find pictures of his pieces in the accompanying social media posts!

You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. 

I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined which I used extensively in my research for this episode and the Last Stage. Music for this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the  Jimbo Tribute Band from South America.

Join us for a heartfelt podcast interview with an incredible advocate, Sharon Haugen, who has dedicated her life to raising awareness about eating disorders and helping those who have suffered.

In this emotional conversation, Sharon shares her personal journey and the tragic loss of her beloved daughter Heidi to complications from an eating disorder. She opens up about her experiences and the inspiring ways she has turned her pain into a mission of love and support for others.

But that's not all! Sharon reveals the remarkable connections her daughter had with some iconic figures. Heidi's friendship with Fud Ford, Jim Morrison's childhood friend, brought a unique friendship. Fud's gift of lithographs featuring Jim's high school drawings became a cherished treasure for Heidi.

In addition, you'll hear about Heidi's friendship with the talented musician and artist Julian Lennon. Sharon also tells us about her neighbors, Ray and Pablo Manzarek.

This podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of eating disorders and the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Sharon's passion for helping others shines through every word, leaving us inspired to make a difference in the lives of those affected by this silent battle.

Join myself and Doors Collector Magazine writer and Bostonian Historian Tarn Stephanos as we discuss The Doors live performance from the Boston Arena on April 10, 1970. In this second part, we talk about the late show and it’s aftermath.

You can find Tarn’s Titanic historical work on YouTube at this link: https://youtube.com/@BostonGenX1968

You can also find his writings in back issues of Doors Collector Magazine, and you can also find him on Facebook.

You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. 

I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined which I used extensively in my research for this episode and the Last Stage. I also want to thank doorshistory.com and the Mild Equator for the information used throughout the show, and another thanks goes to my new friend from Peru, Deirdre for the isolated vocal and instrument tracks used throughout. You can find his YouTube channel by searching D-E-I-R-D-R-E for more amazing Doors content. Music for this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the  Jimbo Tribute Band from South America. I hope to meet back with you in two weeks for a special interview with multiple members from the jazz fusion band Sweet Smoke, but until then, keep the doors open and the music loud. 

Join myself and Doors Collector Magazine writer and Bostonian Historian Tarn Stephanos as we discuss The Doors live performance from the Boston Arena on April 10, 1970. In this first part, we talk about the Arena’s history and the early show.

You can find Tarn’s Titanic historical work on YouTube at this link: https://youtube.com/@BostonGenX1968

You can also find his writings in back issues of Doors Collector Magazine, and you can also find him on Facebook.

You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. 

I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined which I used extensively in my research for this episode and the Last Stage. I also want to thank doorshistory.com and the Mild Equator for the information used throughout the show, and another thanks goes to my new friend from Peru, Deirdre for the isolated vocal and instrument tracks used throughout. You can find his YouTube channel by searching D-E-I-R-D-R-E for more amazing Doors content. Music for this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the  Jimbo Tribute Band from South America. I hope to meet back with you in two weeks for a special interview with multiple members from the jazz fusion band Sweet Smoke, but until then, keep the doors open and the music loud. 

Join my as I interview the screenwriter for “The Doors” movie, Randall Jahnson. He tells us how he got hired and fired from the project, what his original vision was, how he and Stone differed, and much more. We talk about his influences in television and music, how he discovered The Doors, and what other projects he’s worked on.

You can find all of his works and how to sign up for one of his specialized classes at https://randalljahnson.com/.

You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. 

I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined and the Last Stage. I also want to thank doorshistory.com and the Mild Equator for the information used throughout the show, and another thanks goes to my new friend from Peru, Deirdre. You can find his YouTube channel by searching D-E-I-R-D-R-E for more amazing Doors content. Music for this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the  Jimbo Tribute Band from South America.

Bob Batchelor joins me to talk about The Doors and the cultural shift of 1965. We discuss the infamous meeting on the beach and the 1965 World Pacific Demo tapes among many other things.

Thank you again to Bob Batchelor. You can find his books at most major retailers, and you can go to his website bobbatchelor.com for news and updates on his future projects.

You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. 

I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined which I used extensively in my research for this episode and the Last Stage. I also want to thank doorshistory.com and the Mild Equator for the information used throughout the show, and another thanks goes to my new friend from Peru, Deirdre for the isolated vocal and instrument tracks used throughout. You can find his YouTube channel by searching Deirdre for more amazing Doors content. Music for this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the  Jimbo Tribute Band from South America. I hope to meet back with you in two weeks for a special interview with multiple members from the jazz fusion band Sweet Smoke, but until then, keep the doors open and the music loud. 

In this episode, we open the door to the Morrison Library as one of the hosts of Astonishing Legends, Forrest Burgess, joins me to talk about one of the lesser known influences on Jim, author Charles Fort. We talk about his “Book of the Damned,” Jim Morrison’s poetry books, Jim’s student films, and much more.

You can find Astonishing Legends at astonishinglegends.com and wherever you get podcasts. You can find this podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined and the Last Stage as well to Reed Barrickman of The Dirty Doors (@TheDirtyDoors on Twitter) for additional research and lastly the Mild Equator (mildequator.com). Music from this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the Jimbo Tribute Band from South America (https://youtube.com/@cristiancornejo).

Here is some leftover material from my interview with Joshua White that covers The Who shows, Jimi Hendrix’s famous performances, and Woodstock. A must hear for psychedelic rock fans!

Here is a short episode giving an update on The Doors catalogue being partially sold, what their upcoming Records Store Day release will be, and a general update on the channel.

In this episode we talk with Kelsy Norman of Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen. We talk about just how similar Steve and Jim were in their erratic actions, treatment of women, and even changing their persona

You can can find his podcast wherever you listen or you can go to https://www.speedingbullitt.com/

Opening The Doors is a podcast dedicated to the band greatest American rock band of all-time. New episodes drop every other week on Monday. You can find Opening The Doors wherever you get podcasts. If you would like to send in feedback, you can email us at openingthedoorspod@gmail.com.

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In this episode we talk with founding member of Strawberry Alarm Clock, bassist George Bunnell. The band has some interesting connections to The Doors including the time the group went down to see them record, covering various Doors songs in concert, and even holding a special place in Doors’ recording history.

You can can find the GoFundMe page here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/strawberry-alarm-clock-finish-our-new-album?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Special thanks to George Bunnell for the interview!

Opening The Doors is a podcast dedicated to the band greatest American rock band of all-time. New episodes drop every other week on Monday. You can find Opening The Doors wherever you get podcasts. If you would like to send in feedback, you can email us at openingthedoorspod@gmail.com.

‪Here are the links to get the podcast:‬

‪Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-the-doors/id1658853049‬

‪Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kCWRGrx6ov6ByzrYA6XZe ‬

‪Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vb3BlbmluZy10aGUtZG9vcnM

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In this episode, we finish our conversation with renowned liquid light show artist, Joshua White, whose light show backed many bands from Janis Joplin and Big Brother, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, and of course The Doors.

You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined and the Last Stage as well to Reed Barrickman of The Dirty Doors (@TheDirtyDoors on Twitter) for additional research and lastly the Mild Equator (mildequator.com). Music from this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the Jimbo Tribute Band from South America (https://youtube.com/@cristiancornejo).

In this episode, we talk with renowned liquid light show artist, Joshua White, whose light show backed many bands from Janis Joplin and Bug Hrithers, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, and of course The Doors. We learn about what got him into the business, his relationship with Bill Graham, the specifics on the Fillmore East, and more!

You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined and the Last Stage as well to Reed Barrickman of The Dirty Doors (@TheDirtyDoors on Twitter) for additional research and lastly to Logan Jansen and Chris Simondet at the Mild Equator (mildequator.com). Music from this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the Jimbo Tribute Band from South America (https://youtube.com/@cristiancornejo).

Welcome to the first episode of Opening The Doors! You will meet your host and begin your journey through The Doors. Hear about his background with the band, how he first heard their music, and what you can expect in future episodes.

Be sure to subscribe wherever you get podcasts.

You can follow us @TheDoorsPod on Twitter, and you can email us at OpeningTheDoorsPod@gmail.com.