The Rocklopedia Fakebandica

In episode 1, we declared that  A.I.-generated songs do not count as fake bands. So why are we discussing the case of Michael Smith, who allegedly used thousands of A.I.- created songs to bilk millions of dollars from music streaming services? Find out on this week's Rocklopedia Fakebandica!

On this episode of the Rocklopedia Fakebandica, we tackle the hard hitting questions, like is there more to life than being cool? Do we still got it? And were the 1950s really Happy Days? Special guest Galen Black helps us sort it all out!

Join us for obscure references, vague reminiscences, and some of the most obscure fake bands we've discussed as we dig into the early years of The Simpsons.

Neat, sweet, a groovy podcast/You're invited, come along…um, cast. Yes, it’s time for the most-requested fake band so far, Josie and the Pussycats!

The long hot summer is almost over, and each and every parent can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.  It’s Back to School time! We talk about student bands, a school of rock, and the most important question of all: how does Oingo Boingo fit in?

Marissa Flaxbart, creator of the Sweet Valley Diaries podcast, joins us for a belated tribute to Francine Pascal, creator of the Sweet Valley High series of young adult novels (and a few fake bands, too).

Take a ride on the Korean Wave as Charles and two guest experts (Michal Cohen and Kelli Rempel) delve into the fake bands in Doona!, Hospital Playlist, Castaway Diva, and Lovely Runner.

This week, we supplement our usual brand of gibberish with exciting new forms of gibberish from the far future (The Jetsons) and the exotic, erotic, episodic(?) world of Sweden and/or the Muppets Theatre.