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Jackalope Tales on Radio Misfits

Charles Mooney, Lisa Umbarger

Jackalope Tales pulls back the curtain on the strange, spooky, and sometimes shocking urban legends that lurk within the music industry. Hosts, and founding members of the platinum selling band Toadies, Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger explore the weird and wacky stories behind music’s biggest names. Some legends are too bizarre to be true, while others may have a kernel of truth buried beneath the hype. You’ll never listen to your favorite songs the same way again after you hear the outlandish

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All Episodes

49:54

Ep 75 - Grin And Bear It

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2025/02/26

Send us a text In this wild, fur-covered episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles & Lisa unravel two bizarre encounters between legendary musicians and some very unexpected (and very real) bears. Jackalope Tales dives into the near-tragic tale of Michael Buble, who, mistakes an enormous polar bear for a friend and John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) found himself held hostage in his own home - by a very hungry bear and also the authorities! Tune in for a double dose of bear-related mayhem, music...

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25:29

Jackalope Tales – Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosy

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2025/02/19

In this episode of Jackalope Tales, we dive into the unexpected storm surrounding country icon Carrie Underwood and rap legend Snoop Dogg following their involvement in the latest presidential inauguration. What seemed like a routine performance or endorsement has now turned into a full-blown controversy, with fans and critics alike calling for boycotts, questioning their loyalties, and debating the role of musicians in political events. How did their participation ignite such a backlash? Were they

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Ep 74 - Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosy

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2025/02/19

Send us a text In this episode of Jackalope Tales, we dive into the unexpected storm surrounding country icon Carrie Underwood and rap legend Snoop Dogg following their involvement in the latest presidential inauguration. What seemed like a routine performance or endorsement has now turned into a full-blown controversy, with fans and critics alike calling for boycotts, questioning their loyalties, and debating the role of musicians in political events. How did their participation ignite such ...

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27:56

Jackalope Tales – Shoot That Poison Arrow

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2025/02/12

Love is in the air, or is it? In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa unravel the true meanings behind two iconic songs often mistaken for romantic anthems. First, they dig into Screaming Jay Hawkin’s haunting classic, I Put a Spell on You. On the surface, it sounds like a passionate love song, but beneath the wailing vocals and eerie blues, it’s really a dark tale of obsession and control. Then, they shift gears to Dolly Parton’s heartfelt ballad, I Will

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55:51

Ep 73 - Shoot That Poison Arrow

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2025/02/12

Send us a text Love is in the air, or is it? In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa unravel the true meanings behind two iconic songs often mistaken for romantic anthems. First, they dig into Screaming Jay Hawkin’s haunting classic, I Put a Spell on You. On the surface, it sounds like a passionate love song, but beneath the wailing vocals and eerie blues, it’s really a dark tale of obsession and control. Then, they shift gears to Dolly Parton’s heartfelt ...

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20:03

Jackalope Tales – We Could Be Heroes

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2025/02/05

In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles & Lisa dive into incredible stories of musicians who have gone beyond the stage to become real-life heroes. They'll talk about a country singer who used his helicopter piloting skills to rescue stranded people and animals in a time of crisis. Then they'll share the story of a rapper who jumped into action to save a young girl after she was struck by a car. Tune in for these powerful tales of music, bravery, and the unexpected ways artists change lives -

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40:05

Ep 72 - We Could Be Heroes

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2025/02/05

Send us a text In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles & Lisa dive into incredible stories of musicians who have gone beyond the stage to become real-life heroes. They'll talk about a country singer who used his helicopter piloting skills to rescue stranded people and animals in a time of crisis. Then they'll share the story of a rapper who jumped into action to save a young girl after she was struck by a car. Tune in for these powerful tales of music, bravery, and t...

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25:36

Jackalope Tales – Punk Rock Alphabet

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2025/01/29

In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles & Lisa take a deep dive into the legendary CBGB, the gritty, no-frills New York club that became ground zero for punk and underground rock. From the sweat-drenched walls to the unpredictable crowds, they share firsthand experiences and jaw-dropping stories from the madness that unfolded on and off the stage, including crazy stories about Stiv Bators and the infamous Dead Boys, and the kleptomaniac tendencies of the Jody Foster Army! Whether you're a punk

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51:11

Ep 71 - Punk Rock Alphabet

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2025/01/29

Send us a textIn this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles & Lisa take a deep dive into the legendary CBGB, the gritty, no-frills New York club that became ground zero for punk and underground rock. From the sweat-drenched walls to the unpredictable crowds, they share firsthand experiences and jaw-dropping stories from the madness that unfolded on and off the stage, including crazy stories about Stiv Bators and the infamous Dead Boys, and the kleptomaniac tendencies of the Jody Foste...

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27:42

Jackalope Tales – Home Is Where The Whisky Is

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2025/01/22

Welcome to Jackalope Tales, where music, myths, and madness collide! In this episode, Charles & Lisa take you on a journey through two legendary stories from the iconic Whisky a Go Go. They dive into the night The Doors were fired after Jim Morrison's infamous, unhinged impromptu during "The End" - a performance so wild it redefined the limits of rock rebellion. Then they unravel the bizarre tale of Johnny Rivers' drummer, who turned out to be more than just a beat-keeper - that was just his

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Ep 70 - Home Is Where The Whisky Is

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2025/01/22

Send us a textWelcome to Jackalope Tales, where music, myths, and madness collide! In this episode, Charles & Lisa take you on a journey through two legendary stories from the iconic Whisky a Go Go.They dive into the night The Doors were fired after Jim Morrison's infamous, unhinged impromptu during "The End" - a performance so wild it redefined the limits of rock rebellion.Then they unravel the bizarre tale of Johnny Rivers' drummer, who turned out to be more than just a beat-keepe...

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25:28

Jackalope Tales – Can I Buy A Vowel?

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2025/01/15

On this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa dive into the wild and unexpected stories behind the iconic Hollywood sign. They share how rock legend Alice Cooper stepped in to "adopt" a letter of the sign, funding its restoration and cementing his place in Hollywood history. But the antics don't stop there. They also talk about the drummer of Sevendust wanting to flip one of the letters over to transform it into advertising for their new album! Tune in for a mix of rock n' roll history,

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Ep 69 - Can I Buy A Vowel?

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2025/01/15

Send us a textOn this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa dive into the wild and unexpected stories behind the iconic Hollywood sign. They share how rock legend Alice Cooper stepped in to "adopt" a letter of the sign, funding its restoration and cementing his place in Hollywood history. But the antics don't stop there. They also talk about the drummer of Sevendust wanting to flip one of the letters over to transform it into advertising for their new album! Tun...

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21:35

Jackalope Tales – Spiritual Sellouts: Where Music...

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2025/01/08

This week, Jackalope Tales is diving deep into the intersection of spirits, style, and storytelling. In this episode, Lisa shares her hilarious tale of Willie Nelson's whiskey, which, of course, came with a highly unexpected twist, and Charles talks about Darius Rucker's whiskey, which came dressed in its own cargo shorts koozie. Spoiler alert: those shorts didn't just keep the whiskey cool - they ruined it! It's a spirited episode you don't want to miss! [EP 68] Become a J-Lope and follow us

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Ep 68 - Spiritual Sellouts: Where Music Meets Mash

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2025/01/08

Send us a textThis week, Jackalope Tales is diving deep into the intersection of spirits, style, and storytelling. In this episode, Lisa shares her hilarious tale of Willie Nelson's whiskey, which, of course, came with a highly unexpected twist, and Charles talks about Darius Rucker's whiskey, which came dressed in its own cargo shorts koozie. Spoiler alert: those shorts didn't just keep the whiskey cool - they ruined it! It's a spirited episode you don't want to miss!New po...

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21:04

Jackalope Tales – New Year New Face

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2025/01/01

Charles & Lisa are kicking off the new year with some seriously questionable resolutions! This week, they're diving into the world of celebrity transformations. From the Weeknd's face taking a wild ride through artistry or alarm, to Jelly Roll's incredible gastric surgery glow-up. Prepare for laughs, unfiltered opinions, and just enough chaos to keep you guessing. Tune in now and get ready to face the new year head on...or, at least, face-lift-on. [EP 67] Become a J-Lope and follow us on

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42:08

Ep 67 - New Year New Face

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2025/01/01

Send us a textCharles & Lisa are kicking off the new year with some seriously questionable resolutions! This week, they're diving into the world of celebrity transformations. From the Weeknd's face taking a wild ride through artistry or alarm, to Jelly Roll's incredible gastric surgery glow-up. Prepare for laughs, unfiltered opinions, and just enough chaos to keep you guessing. Tune in now and get ready to face the new year head on...or, at least, face-lift-on. &nb...

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23:11

Jackalope Tales – Tinsel, Tease, and T & A

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2024/12/25

This week on Jackalope Tales, we unwrap a holiday double feature you'll wish had stayed buried in the vault. Original Toadies members Charles & Lisa take a boozy, bumpy sleigh ride through two Christmas specials that jingled way too many bells. First we stumble into the Dean Martin Christmas Special, a drunken snow-globe fever dream of slurred carols, misplaced mistletoe, and eggnog-fueled chaos. Then we shimmy into the Hee Haw Christmas Hoedown, where "old South charm" took a dark, uncomfortable

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46:21

Ep 66 - Tinsel, Tease, and T & A

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2024/12/25

Send us a textThis week on Jackalope Tales, we unwrap a holiday double feature you'll wish had stayed buried in the vault. Original Toadies members Charles & Lisa take a boozy, bumpy sleigh ride through two Christmas specials that jingled way too many bells. First we stumble into the Dean Martin Christmas Special, a drunken snow-globe fever dream of slurred carols, misplaced mistletoe, and eggnog-fueled chaos. Then we shimmy into the Hee Haw Christmas Hoedown, where "old...

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24:25

Jackalope Tales – We Are The World… Barely

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2024/12/18

What happens when the most famous musicians in the world come together to save humanity...and Bob Dylan almost chickens out? In this week's episode, Charles & Lisa dive into the chaotic recording of the 1985 charity anthem that almost didn't happen. You'll hear the tale of a mumbling legend paralyzed with stage fright, Lionel Ritchie trying to channel Gandhi while wrangling divas, and Quincy Jones transforming into a benevolent dictator. It's the feel-good disaster of the decade, told with

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