
Everything you ever wanted to know about fake bands in movies, TV, commercials, books, games, art, and elsewhere, but were afraid to ask
Episodes

Feb 24, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
1 hr 8 min
This week, we mark the coming of Ramadan by doing what three old white guys do… we act like we know what we’re talking about with respect to Islam. At least you’ll learn about Taqwacore and hear K'naan rap some of Don Dellilo's dope rhymes.

Feb 17, 2025
Feb 17, 2025
1 hr 3 min
On this episode of the show, Alan is on a break and Charles and T. Mike also take a break—a commercial break. In light of the big game last week, we're talking about some big fake bands coming out of the advertising industry.

Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
1 hr 13 min
Join us on a speedrun through an alphabet of fake hip hop acts in movies, TV, albums, textbooks, and…police actions.

Feb 3, 2025
Feb 3, 2025
1 hr 20 min
This week we celebrate Australia Day by going to where the women glow and the fake bands thunder. Join us as we get under 20th Century Oz, Garage Days, and The Sapphires.

Jan 27, 2025
Jan 27, 2025
1 hr 30 min
Hey hosers, it's time to head back to the Great White North as we talk fake bands in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.

Jan 20, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
1 hr 10 min
This week, we celebrate Inauguration Day here in the US by giving 50% of the population exactly what they want: a little more information about Canada. We’re deep diving into the Scott Pilgrim Universe, where we discuss his life, his loves, and the many, many fake bands.

Jan 13, 2025
Jan 13, 2025
1 hr 10 min
We go classical this week with a look at PDQ Bach, his work, his legacy, and whether we should record a full episode just about him.

Jan 6, 2025
Jan 6, 2025
1 hr 42 min
Once upon a time you dressed so fine/Listened to a podcast in your prime, didn't you? Sure you did--you listened to this week's show about Bob Dylan's fake band movies.
