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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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All Episodes

87:30

The Spy Who Fake Banded Me

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/12/01

Spy movies and shows aren't just about secrets and espionage and... secrets? Did we say secrets already? Sometimes the spies are musicians as well! We look at a few secret agent fake bands in pop culture, a few of which are absolutely bonkers!

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85:21

Turkeys Away!: The WKRP Thanksgiving Special

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/11/24

WKRP in Cincinnati is the best TV sitcom about the greatest fake Ohio AM radio station of the 1970s and 1980s. That is not up for debate. What is up for debate is whether this sitcom has the greatest Thanksgiving TV episode ever. Happy Thanksgiving from The Rocklopedia Fakebandica!

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82:05

Miley Came in Like a Wrecking Ball: Hannah Montana

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/11/17

After last week's foray into Gen X nostalgia, we tackle something more recent: A fake musician from a show that went off the air about, um, 15 years ago. OMG it’s HANNAH MONTANA! Squee!

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98:44

Banana Splits, Talking Flutes & More: The Fake Band...

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/11/10

We explore how two brothers from Montreal made children’s TV in the 1970s and 80s super, super, super weird. Yes, it’s time to discuss the fake bands from the world of Sid and Marty Krofft.

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56:46

From the Sea Captain to Party Posse: Simpsons Fake...

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/11/03

We get mellow with the folks that are yellow by spending more time with the fictional musicians of The Simpsons, that animated juggernaut in its 37th season. Can you believe it? I mean, sure, we’ve done 85 episodes on fake bands, but 37 seasons?!

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71:40

Fake Boooo-ands for Halloween!

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/10/27

We’ve been working in the lab late one night when our eyes beheld an eerie sight: Halloween/monster-themed fake bands we haven't discussed yet! So join us for a seasonal romp through "Monster Mash," The Munsters, The Addams Family, Mad Monster Party?, The Groovie Goolies and more!

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75:27

We've Got Diva Fever

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/10/20

This week, we celebrate the pinnacle of human evolution: the diva. Ten of the greatest entertainers in the world, roaming among us—Mariah, Whitney, J.Lo, Madonna, Diana Ross, Brandy, Queen Bey, Jennifer Hudson, Barbra, and Lady Gaga. It's the pantheon of divas, all playing fake divas!

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71:42

Metalocalypse Now!

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/10/13

We are here to make podcasts metal... We will make everything metal... Blacker than the blackest black, times infinity. We are here to talk about Dethklok and the gory/goofy animated show Metalocalypse.

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53:29

Only Murders in the Rocklopedia

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/10/06

In this very special episode, we trade jokes for hard-hitting investigations into murderous machinations. It’s time to uncover the sad fate of the Ain’t Rights from Green Room.

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69:18

B-Boys! (Fake Boy Bands Starting With B)

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/09/29

Brace yourselves for the biggest, boldest boy band bonanza! Behind every benign ballad and basic beat, these bangin’ boys bring boundless ability, brotherhood, and brilliant bangers that will blow your brains. From backstage banter to breathtaking concerts, behold how these besties bewitch and beguile their beautiful fans with their burning desire to be the best. Buckle up for an unbelievable blast through the bustling, sometimes bumpy world of boy band stardom! Only on The Bocklopedia

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74:12

Sticks & Wires & Rock 'n' Roll: Puppet Fake Bands

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/09/22

This week, for the second time, Spinal Tap opened for puppets. In this case, it’s everyone from Lamb Chop, Sifl & Olly, Franklin Delano Bluth, and Madame to lesser-known ones like Randy Feltface, the Weirdos, and the Dregs of Humanity.

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46:11

We Review Spinal Tap II: The End Continues!

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/09/15

The guys at The Rocklopedia Fakebandica take their show on the actual road, where they review the new Spinal Tap sequel from the car minutes after watching.

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78:08

Spawnal Tap aka Rockumentaries Inspired by Spinal Tap

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/09/08

Our Spinal Tap days keep rambling on as we prepare for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, out this weekend! We’re looking at other fake band mockumentaries, including The Last Polka, Fear of a Black Hat, The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico, and Electric Apricot: Quest for Festeroo.

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92:07

Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Christopher...

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/09/01

The Fake Band Hall of Fame. A hallowed institution. Only the deserving few get in. (Except for that episode when we just let anybody in.) But this week’s entries totally deserve it, because we are inducting the legends behind Spinal Tap.

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87:51

Spinal Tap Between (and Before) the Movies

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/08/25

It’s been 41 years between This Is Spinal Tap and its upcoming sequel. That’s a long time to not be doing anything. Luckily for us, the band hasn’t been not doing anything, or at least not doing nothing. Not not doing… nothing… let’s try again.We’re discussing Spinal Tap between the movies, and maybe even earlier.

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01:22:32

Our Spinal Tap Episode Goes to 11

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/08/18

You can feel the excitement in this studio as we finally dive into the greatest fake band ever and the movie that really set into motion all the 41 years of human existence since. It’s time to talk This Is Spinal Tap! Be sure to listen to this one in dubbly!

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01:07:23

A Mighty Wind Kicks Off Our Countdown to Spinal Tap II

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/08/11

Every great concert starts with an opening band, and ours is a folk trio that if you squint just the right way, you might think they look like the guys in Spinal Tap. Oh but they’re so different. So so different. A Mighty Wind is blowin’, and by the end we’re all going to be blown by it. Wait, no.

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01:04:26

King of the Hill’s Fake Bands and Fake Band Accessories

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/08/04

In honor of the return of the excellent animated sitcom “King of the Hill,” three boys who ain’t right talk about the fake bands that appeared in its first run.

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50:14

Emergency KPop Demon Hunters Episode!

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/07/28

Panic sets into the RF community when this week’s plans fall through, but one plucky family saves the day!

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01:10:35

Fake Bands, eh? A Province-by-Province-by-Territory...

The Rocklopedia Fakebandica ·

2025/07/21

For our 70th episode, we stand on guard for fake bands from the Great White North. From Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia, and all the way up in Nunavut, we bring you fake bands from CODCO, Trailer Park Boys, Les Dévadés, Degrassi High, Less Than Kind, Corner Gas, Crash Canyon, Hard Core Logo, Yvon of the Yukon, and North of North.

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