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The Rocklopedia Fakebandica

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica

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

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01:08:40

Meet the Threetles, part 1

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/10/07

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.

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56:20

The Curious Case of Michael Smith and the AI-Driven...

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/09/30

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!

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01:26:12

Ayyyy! Rockin' All Week with Happy Days Fake Bands

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/09/24

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!

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01:06:35

Yellow, Long-Lasting, and Fake: The Fake Bands of the...

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/09/16

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.

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01:20:14

Meow for Us, Baby: It’s the Josie and the Pussycats Show

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/09/09

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!

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01:17:54

It's Back to the School of Rock Time!

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/09/03

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?

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01:35:48

That Sweet, Sweet (Valley) Fake Band Feeling

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/08/26

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).

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01:31:27

Puttin’ the F.A.K.E. in Fake-Ass K-Drama Entertainers

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/08/19

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.

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01:12:01

Mah-Na-Mah-Eep-Opp-Ork-Gleep-Glorp: An Hour of...

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/08/12

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.

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01:05:51

Girl (Bands) You Know It's Fake

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/08/05

Our 20th episode (woot!) focuses on two recent shows that took us way back to the '90s heyday of girl bands: Girls5Eva and Queens.

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01:17:05

The Real Real Story of the Fake Fake Site: T Mike...

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/07/29

Every hero (and supervillain, we guess) has an origin story. This week, we present the story of the guy who created the site that birthed the podcast whose description you are reading RIGHT NOW!

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01:15:09

Legendary Musicians Who Played It Fake

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/07/22

They say that everyone dreams of being a rock star, but what do real rock stars dream about? They dream about being real fake rock stars, of course. We discuss how Jimmy Cliff, Huey Lewis, Paul Simon, David Bowie, and Ludacris made their fake-band dreams a reality.

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46:42

We Create Our Own Fake Band Supergroups

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/07/15

In this guest star-filled episode, we create six fake band supergroups. Whose is the best? And why is it Alan’s? Dammit Charles, stop letting him write these episode descriptions!

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01:21:20

Four Fake Lads from Liverpool Make It Big: The Story...

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/07/08

This week we dive into the story of the most famous Liverpudlian foursome of all time! No, not those guys--we're talking about Eric Idle and Neil Innes's Rutles.

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01:22:48

Fake Bands We're Watching/Playing/Listening...

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/07/01

Open up the grab bag and sample an assortment of recent fake bands from such hot and current media properties as Fallout, Starfield, Fisk, Ghosts, Cyberpunk 2077, and, uh, Fantasy Island.

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01:26:07

Bill and Ted’s Excellent Fake Bands

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/06/24

On this episode of the Rocklopedia Fakebandica, we are excellent to each other and party on with the fake band that will someday save the world...Wyld Stallyns! [air guitar lick]

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01:24:27

Celebrating 40 years of the Blues Brothers

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/06/17

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Time to hit play on our tribute to one of the greatest fake bands of all time: the Blues Brothers.

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01:01:52

Acapella Fake-apella

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/06/10

On this episode, we have a serious talk-apella with all our aca-fans about the movies that taught the aca-world how to sing without musical backup: Pitch Perfect and its various sequels.

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55:35

The 1st Fake Band Hall of Fame Inductions, Part 2

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/06/03

The second part of our first-ever two-part episode continues our tribute to those who have elevated fake music to an art form all of its own. Today, we induct an actor/writer/musician who is, without doubt, the Greatest of All Time!

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01:04:47

The 1st Fake Band Hall of Fame Inductions, Part 1

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2024/05/27

Our first-ever two-part episode honors those who have elevated fake music to an art form all of its own. Today, we induct a singer/songwriter/actor and a Pulitzer Prize-winner into the Fake Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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