Best Dustin Weiskopf Podcasts (2025)

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This Is Spinal Tap 1:00:44

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1d ago1:00:44

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This episode goes to eleven! It only took us 55 episodes to reach the most famous fictional band of all time. With the long-awaited sequel hitting theaters this weekend, we thought it was high time that we talk about the mother of all parody films, “This Is Spinal Tap.” We’ve got stories from the set and our usual detective work on what might have …

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KPop Demon Hunters 1:18:53

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Did you think we'd skip the music movie of the summer? We're diving deep into K-Pop this week! We're covering HUNTR/X and The Saja Boys, the two groups at the center of "KPop Demon Hunters," as well as talking about many of the voices and artists that came together to make these songs. PLUS: We call our pal Matt Wicks to get some details and deeper…

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School of Rock 56:23

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Summer is coming to an end and we’re headed back to school! “School of Rock” is a film that hardly needs an introduction – it’s a wholesome story of a hard rock burnout played by Jack Black who impersonates his way into a substitute teaching gig and ends up teaching his students how to rock out, with some life lessons for both the students and teac…

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A Star is Born 1:18:54

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We're back and it's a quadruple feature! You might know this one best as the 2018 film starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (who also directed), but "A Star is Born" has been born again and again since its first incarnation in 1937. Janet Gaynor originated the role of Esther Blodgett and, in 1954, Judy Garland made it the singing role we've come t…

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KFLX Classic: Macho Man (featuring Matt Camp) 1:18:17

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One more classic episode from the vault before we return next Monday, August 18th with brand new KFLX episodes! Expect the unexpected in the Kingdom Of Madness! We're headed for uncharted waters and into parts unknown with our first ever music-only episode! The "Macho Man" Randy Savage spent some time spittin' rhymes in the early 2000s and we're he…

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KFLX Classic: Streets of Fire 1:18:41

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One of our personal faves as we continue the summer with classic episodes from the vault. We're back with new episodes starting August 18th! All of the Loaf with none of the Meat! We're taking on the 1984 dystopian fantasy "Streets of Fire," featuring a string of bangers from 80s songwriting powerhouses, a killer score that wasn't even written for …

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KFLX Classic: The Mistle-Tones 1:24:39

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Ready for some Christmas in July? We're keeping the KFLX vibe alive this summer with some classic episodes from the vault. Stay tuned for new episodes starting August 18th. Are you Snow-Belles material? You know we had to do a holiday show! What better way to bring the season into full swing than with the ABC Family original movie "The Mistle-Tones…

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KFLX Classic: Walk Hard 1:42:32

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We're keeping the KFLX vibe alive this summer with some classic episodes from the vault. Stay tuned for new episodes starting August 18th. You don't want no part of this! This week is all about the biopic to end all biopics, 2007's Walk Hard. Shawn and Dustin step into the world of Dewey Cox and explore the many songwriters who made this film not j…

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Ep. 83 - "Soldier" 58:32

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A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Lauren and Veronica rank watchability over prestige. Paul backs an underdog in the battle for reigning cinematic universe. Soldiers deserve soldiers, sir.By Paul Goetz

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KFLX Classic: Animal House 43:41

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We're keeping the KFLX vibe alive this summer with some classic episodes from the vault. Stay tuned for new episodes starting August 18th. Get your togas out of storage, the Deltas are throwing a party! Our most vintage film yet! This one covers Otis Day and the Knights from "Animal House," the film purported to have started the "gross-out" genre. …

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We're taking the summer off! 4:50

3M ago4:50

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In case you missed the announcements over the last few episodes, here's your official word that KFLX is taking the summer off! We'll be back with brand new episodes starting on August 18th. Until then, Shawn and Dustin will be working hard behind the scenes on new material and lots of other KFLX-related goodies. We're very proud of the 50 episodes …

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Ep. 82 - "Up in the Air" still w/ Mario Colli-Moon 1:05:26

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Paul wavers in the face of an uphill battle. Veronica and Lauren pay tribute to a fallen friend. Mario gets what's coming to him. Remember to provide your Hertz # 1 Gold Cards.By Paul Goetz

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World 1:04:14

3M ago1:04:14

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We are KFLX and we're here to talk about fictional music and stuff! Folks, it's our 50th episode! To celebrate, we're talking "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," the 2010 film adaptation of the hugely successful graphic novel. This one is full of music by indie darlings such as Broken Social Scene, Metric, Beck, and more. Plus, a caller named Scott drop…

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Ep. 81 - "Meet Bill" w/ Mario Colli-Moon 1:30:52

3M ago1:30:52

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Paul calls in a bunch of favors. Veronica, Lauren, Mario and others oblige him. Get excited.By Paul Goetz

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Sinners 53:01

3M ago53:01

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How about a brand new movie for a change? Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a breath of fresh cinematic air that takes you on a rollercoaster ride of genres, and boy howdy is it chock FULL of fictional music and musicians! We're going down to the Delta to listen to "the real" and also breaking down the absolute creepiest use of Irish folk music we've eve…

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We Are Lady Parts 55:27

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Let's go to the punk rock show! This week is all about "We Are Lady Parts," a co-production of Peacock and the UK's Channel 4 about an all-woman, all-Muslim punk rock group and the struggles of getting noticed as a group and what to do with fame once you have it. We're covering a bunch of original songs from "Lady Parts" as well as diving into othe…

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Robin Sparkles from How I Met Your Mother 44:53

4M ago44:53

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Who'd win in a KFLX slap bet? "How I Met Your Mother" is what this episode is all aboot! We're taking on the fictional artist Robin Sparkles – the teenage mall-pop idol persona of HIMYM's Robin Scherbatsky. From humble beginnings in the local mall to a successful tour all the way from Alberta to Ontario, Robin's alter-ego is revealed bit by bit ove…

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The Mexico Trilogy 52:00

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¿Quién es este Mariachi? This week is a three-fer! We’re covering Robert Rodriguez’s famed trilogy - from the hilarious gags of “El Mariachi” to the vocal prowess of Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek in “Desperado” to Johnny Depp’s turn as composer for his character’s theme in “Once Upon a Time in Mexico” - we’re discussing all the fictional music f…

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O Brother, Where Art Thou? 47:23

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This episode is bona fide! Back in the year 2000, the soundtrack to the Coen Brothers' "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" took the world by storm. We're here to break down the influences and sources of The Soggy Bottom Boys' biggest hit, "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow," along with every other song they perform in this movie. Those aren't really George Cl…

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Always Be My Maybe 33:16

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"The man who embraces his mediocre nothingness shines greater than any." - Keanu Reeves 2019's "Always Be My Maybe" is a cute romantic comedy, but it's also a look at an alternate version of Randall Park as a chill San Francisco rapper. We'll talk about the real influences on Hello Peril, the group at the center of this movie, as well as some other…

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Top Secret! 37:29

5M ago37:29

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This week, we get to know a little German! The late, great Val Kilmer will be remembered for many things - from “Top Gun” to “Batman Forever” to his kooky but oh-so-charming real-life persona. But this week, we’re going back to Val’s very first feature film, 1984’s “Top Secret!” Kilmer plays an American rock star on a trip through a strange, stuck-…

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Ep. 80 - "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" w/ Kelly McDevitt 1:19:40

5M ago1:19:40

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A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Paul goes 0 for 2 on characters named Jane while guesting co-host Kelly McDevitt goes 0 for 2 on Selena Gomez songs. Churn that butter / Go home to your mother!By Paul Goetz

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Idlewild 59:25

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What's wild is how idle the critics were on this movie! We're talking 2006's "Idlewild" this week. It's part musical, part period drama, and glued together with trippy music video style sequences - and it just so happens to be the capstone to Outkast's catalog (so far?). Lot's to unpack in this one - "Idlewild" is not only a film, but also an album…

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Dreamgirls 1:12:29

5M ago1:12:29

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What ever happened to Beyonce? This week we're talking "Dreamgirls," the 2006 film adaptation of the 1981 stage musical. Lots of musical comparisons between the movie and the broadway version, along with, of course, all the ways this film relates to "Sparkle" – another film inspired by the story of the Supremes – that we covered earlier on KFLX. Fr…

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Joe Pesci 1:01:02

5M ago1:01:02

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Little Joe sure can sing! In 1998, Joe Pesci released an album. "Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You" was neither his first nor his last record, but it is the only one to feature songs performed as his "My Cousin Vinny" title character. We cover that and much from from Pesci's storied musical career. Dustin takes us on a long journey to me…

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Ep. 79 - "True Lies" 1:33:07

5M ago1:33:07

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Veronica does her Charlton Heston. Paul delivers some sad news. Lauren's Mom had final cut. You're fired.By Paul Goetz

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That Thing You Do! 57:48

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We're going on a Playtone Records tour! It's finally time for us to cover Tom Hanks' directorial debut, which is chock full of fictional music by fictional artists. We're talking about The Wonders, of course, but the Playtone roster runs deep with 60s nostalgia! This one features several real-liife songwriters we've talked about before, and we have…

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Sing Street 36:29

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Rock and roll is a risk. This week, we take on 2016's "Sing Street," director John Carney's follow-up to a film we talked about in our third episode, "Begin Again." This one is full of fun musical comparisons - many of them right from the movie itself, which follows a group of young Dubliners who set out to risk it all for rock and roll with a stri…

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The Idea of You 43:35

6M ago43:35

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Can you blame folks if they think this singer bears more than a passing resemblance to Harry Styles? Just like in the lost KFLX pilot, we're talking about boy bands this week, but not the ones Dustin and Shawn grew up with...One Direction and Westlife are the inspirations this week. 2024's "The Idea of You" is a steamy (if a little oddball) romance…

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Ep. 78 - "Apartment 7A" 44:46

6M ago44:46

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A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Lauren only knows one of the two Coreys. Paul tries to make up for a lack of emphasis at the top. Veronica looks to open up the space in the end. Bejeweled Devil > Paper Devil.By Paul Goetz

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The Blue Jean Committee from "Documentary Now!" 40:22

6M ago40:22

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Let's get swept away by the Catalina Breeze! We're taking a swim in the chill waters of the Documentary Now's two-parter, "Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee," starring Fred Armisen and Bill Hader. What may have started as a simple mockumentary based on 2013's "The History of the Eagles" came out as a hilarious and accurate surve…

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Mix Tape 3 1:31:21

6M ago1:31:21

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Cult classics, dirty rap songs, and a special guest this week! It’s our third mix tape and honestly there’s almost too much in here for one episode! We’re covering Apple TV’s series “The Afterparty” and the eerily similar 2024 film “The Reunion” as well as the rhymes of Alpa Chino from Ben Stiller’s classic action-comedy “Tropic Thunder” this week,…

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Ep. 77 - "Dr. Caligari" 1:16:08

7M ago1:16:08

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Paul and Lauren piece together the mythology of their alma mater. Veronica pits Nick Kroll against Early Keanu. Du musst Caligari werden!By Paul Goetz

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Parks and Recreation 54:33

7M ago54:33

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Pack your bags, we're headed to Pawnee! From Duke Silver to Freddy Spaghetti, we're covering all of your favorite music acts from Parks and Recreation. But the main event, of course, is Mouse Rat (or whatever they're called this week). We also follow Andy Dwyer's path from from lead singer to kids show host and dip into the real-world musicians and…

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Josie and the Pussycats 1:16:17

7M ago1:16:17

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Conform! Free will is overrated! Jump on the bandwagon! Another franchise! This week is all about Josie and the Pussycats, with a special focus on 2001's subversive comedy of the same name. Both of our hosts had such a blast revisiting this movie from our high school years. Spoiler alert: it holds up really well! Musically, we have a main course of…

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Ep. 76 - "Ripley" 1:00:22

7M ago1:00:22

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A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Veronica tacks a legal disclaimer onto some advice. Paul encourages Lauren to play the lottery. Pronto!By Paul Goetz

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The Muppets 1:25:15

7M ago1:25:15

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Why are there so many songs....in the Muppets catalog?! This episode nearly did us in, but we made it through a mountain of research to bring you only the finest of Muppets musical history. We're zeroing in on Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, the Muppets' very own in-house band. We track their real history as part of Jim Henson's wacky television…

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The Blues Brothers 1:17:23

7M ago1:17:23

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We're on a mission...to cram as much Blues Brothers history and content into this episode as possible! The guys are taking on the music and movies of Elwood and Jake Blues (along with Buster, Mighty Mack and Cab) this week. Besides discussing the two films and numerous albums, we're talking about the real life band behind the brothers and looking a…

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Ep. 75 - "Twisters" w/ Dustin Weiskopf 1:19:26

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A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Lauren puts in for a new storm chaser name while guest Dustin Weiskopf uses his as a teaching opportunity. Veronica points out Paul's Missou-RAH. Christ!By Paul Goetz

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Macho Man 1:18:17

8M ago1:18:17

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Expect the unexpected in the Kingdom Of Madness! We're headed for uncharted waters and into parts unknown with our first ever music-only episode! The "Macho Man" Randy Savage spent some time spittin' rhymes in the early 2000s and we're here to break down every single track on 2003's "Be a Man," an album centered around a diss track aimed at Hulk Ho…

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Sparkle 1:01:04

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Shawn and Dustin can't fly on only one wing! This week we have another double-feature! We're putting the 1976 and 2012 versions of "Sparkle" head to head and breaking down the differences in characters, plot, and most importantly...the songs. With a soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield, we'll take a listen to not only the film versions of the music, but a…

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Trap‎ 49:36

8M ago49:36

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The twist is that the music is very, very good! We're taking on M. Night Shyamalan's newest thriller, "Trap" this week. With an original soundtrack by Saleka as the fictional pop star Lady Raven, this one really surprised us. Outside of the music, Dustin lists off grievances and Shawn provides a cure-all theory to make it all make sense. 🌐 https://…

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The Wedding Singer 1:08:51

8M ago1:08:51

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Dustin and Shawn are covering The Wedding Singer! Whoopity doo! If you love 80s music this is the week you've been waiting for! This soundtrack is so chock-full of 80s glory it needed 2 volumes and even that couldn't hold all of the songs. Robbie Hart and his wedding band play all the hits from Madonna, Dead or Alive, Culture Club, The J. Geils Ban…

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Top Ten of 2024 36:19

9M ago36:19

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Not your normal top 10! It's the end of the year and Shawn and Dustin have each selected 5 of their favorite songs featured in KFLX's 2024 episodes, with a few honorable mentions. We even get some new information about some of the songs! What new music did KFLX expose you to this year? Did you match with either of the boys? Let us know what your to…

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Ep. 74 - "Rudolph's Shiny New Year" 1:17:07

9M ago1:17:07

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Veronica compares her partner to a Christmas icon regularly. Lauren does an impersonation phonetically. Paul fills in lyrics annually. Mush! Muuuuuush!!By Paul Goetz

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Turning Red 32:39

9M ago32:39

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It's time for the test episode! Disney's "Turning Red" featuring the fictional boy band 4*Town started this whole shebang! Enjoy how youthful and energentic Shawn and Dustin feel discussing how Billie Eilish & Finneas O'Connell fully nailed all the boy band tropes from the early 00's like N*SYNC, Back Street Boys, 98 Degrees & O-Town. 🌐 https://fic…

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The Mistle-Tones 1:24:39

9M ago1:24:39

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Are you Snow-Belles material? You know we had to do a holiday show! What better way to bring the season into full swing than with the ABC Family original movie "The Mistle-Tones"? Sit down by the fire with a cup of eggnog, get serenaded by both Tia Mowry and Tori Spelling, while playing along with a Christmas song quiz Shawn springs on Dustin. With…

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A Special Announcement 4:13

10M ago4:13

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We're on YouTube, baby! Also, we're taking a short break from new episodes as we prepare material for the new year. We'll be back for more around the holidays! Visit https://fictionradiopod.com for more episodes and links to all our feeds and socials. Contact us at [email protected] with your comments or suggestions for future episodes.…

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Mix Tape #2 58:00

10M ago58:00

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Join us for some more mix tape goodness this week! From New York to Berlin to a few thousand years BC, we're taking it on tour. We're talking about the rapping nerds in "Revenge of the Nerds" and its sequel, checking out the ripping battle-guitar sounds of the Doof Warrior from "Mad Max: Fury Road," sampling Steve Martin's latest song from "Only Mu…

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Light of Day 42:28

10M ago42:28

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"Music is all that matters. One hour on stage makes up for the other 23." This week we're just around the corner from the "Light of Day" - this 1987 sleeper showcases Michael J Fox's dramatic chops opposite the blistering vocals of Joan Jett as an aspiring rock star willing to go all the way in the name of fame. We also get into Bruce Springsteen's…