Episodes

Monday Oct 14, 2024
Meet the Threetles, part 2
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
In the second of our two-part exploration of fake Beatles-related bands, we grapple with the possibility of other fake universes themed on bands. And then you can actually hear Alan's blood pressure shoot up as he talks about 2019's Yesterday.

Monday Oct 07, 2024
Meet the Threetles, part 1
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
In the first of this two-part episode of the Rocklopedia Fakebandica, we wonder once again if we have to explain who the Beatles were. Instead, we use three movies to do it for us. Join us as we discuss the movie versions of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and Across the Universe.

Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
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!

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Ayyyy! Rockin' All Week with Happy Days Fake Bands
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
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!

Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
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.

Monday Sep 09, 2024
Meow for Us, Baby: It’s the Josie and the Pussycats Show
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
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!

Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
It's Back to the School of Rock Time!
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
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?

Monday Aug 26, 2024
That Sweet, Sweet (Valley) Fake Band Feeling
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
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).