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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…

"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…

Let's take a trip out West! Er, East? North? This one's about a country singer from Glasgow. We're talking Wild Rose (2018) this week. This film is all about a young Scottish woman named Rose's desire to make it big in country music, so we're breaking down the songs she sings along the way and doing a deep dive into all the women who've gone before…

You don't know Dolphin Tale 1 and 2?!? This week we explore the depths of hair metal horror with the "Trick or Treat" from 1986. This classic from the Satanic Panic era has everything: A slasher villain with a set of pipes, Gene Simmons putting on his acting boots, and lots of weaponized electricity. We also help Shawn's friend Lard Humungus get to…

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 just another parody, but an absolute tour de force of hilarious musical genius. We also go over some lesser known John C. Reilly vocal appea…

He was only tryin' to take his boy fishin’, okay? Boy oh boy do we have a special episode for ya! From the Powerline hits that never go out of style to a surprising revelation about the Goof Troop theme song, we’re gettin’ Goofy with it this week, a-hyuck! In a KFLX first, we are joined by our first ever in-studio guest: none other than the star of…

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 this film, and so much more. Also featuring music from this film's unofficial sequel and a performance by Mr. Meatloaf himself. Plus Dustin f…

What age are you in carpet years? This may be the most unique movie we have watched for KFLX thus far. But it could also be one of the funniest as well. The music is just as chaotic as the characters recording them and we simply could not get enough of it. Strap on your papier-mâché cartoon heads, pull the theremin out of the closet and let's all f…

Will we be friends forever? You bet! *Freeze frame high five* Who knew Saved By The Bell had so mch fictional music to talk about? Not us! Sure we knew Hot Sundae & Zack Attack, but wow. Was that a Michael Bolton song? What happened to Kelly and Jessie? Where did Tori come from? Take a walk down the halls of Bayside High, stroll into the KYTT FM st…

Two movies for the price of one! Our first double feature is a doozy! Tender Mercies and Crazy Heart both tell the story of aging country singer/songwriters fallen on hard times. Both have incredible star power from Robert DuVall, Tess Harper, Horton Foote, Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal & T-Bone Burnett. Both were award show darlings. And both ha…

Ready to get folked up?! This week we're going behind the scenes of the mockumentary masterpiece that is "A Mighty Wind" and diving into the origins and inspiration behind The New Main Street Singers, Mitch & Mickey, and The Folksmen. Visit https://fictionradiopod.com for more episodes and links to all our feeds and socials. Contact us at FictionRa…

Drums take center-stage this week! We're breaking down the music from 2008's "The Rocker." Rainn Wilson stars as a disgruntled beat-keeper who missed success after being booted from the hair metal juggernaut Vesuvius and finds a path to redemption with his nephew's high-school band A.D.D. We talk Scrubs, 80s rock, and wonder just how many people ha…

Hey it's a mix tape! Not everything on our massive list of fictional bands is sprawling or influential enough for a stand-alone episode, so we're trying something new this week. We're running rapid fire through Arrested Development, Star Wars, The Little Rascals, The Crow, The Mask, and MORE! Visit https://fictionradiopod.com for more episodes and …

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. There's nothing gross, however, about these sweet, sweet tunes. We've talked about all kinds of real artists who have appeared as fictional…

Doug's the name and rap is…well maybe it's not his thing. This week we dive into cartoon-land with Nickelodeon's "Doug" and the many songs that are sprinkled throughout its original run. We cover everything from "Bangin' on a Trash Can" to all your favorite tracks by The Beets to that funky mouth-bop theme song. Also, did you know Roger Klotz had a…

Son-of-a-son-of-a-bitch we have a great episode here! This week is all about The Broken Lizard's 2004 sleeper "Club Dread" and Bill Paxton's portrayal of Coconut Pete, the totally-not-Jimmy-Buffett character at the center of the film. We also get a deep dive in the Pax-man's real-life musical history. PLUS: Shawn reveals the REAL reason he started …

Yes, we play Ja Ja Ding-Dong. We're going to Europe everyone! Not really, but we are talking about "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams. The boys cover some Eurovision history, Swedish songsmiths, the real voices behind the songs and one of Shawn's long time obsessions: the Russian band Little B…

I'm afraid this episode is just too darn loud. This week the boys dive into the real king of rock 'n' roll, Marty McFly! Covering all things Huey Lewis and The News, Chuck Berry, The Pinheads and Marvin Berry and The Starlighters. PLUS a surprising reveal involving Eddie Van Halen; Dustin challenges Shawn to a guessing game; and how the heck does P…

Baby's on fire...better throw her in the water? "Velvet Goldmine" time everyone! Shawn and Dustin try to fully comprehend all the layers in this 1998 cult classic. Insane and engaging performances from Ewan McGregor and Jonathan Rhys Meyers will hook you in for a wild ride. With a banger soundtrack featuring original songs from Shudder to Think and…

If you're gonna spew, spew into this. That's right, it's time for the 1992 classic "Wayne's World" and the killer band Crucial Taunt, fronted by Tia Carrere. And if that's not enough Mike Myers and Dana Carvey action for ya, Shawn & Dustin are talking 1993's "Wayne's World 2" as well! Join us as we break down "Ballroom Blitz", "Why You Wanna Break …

Can a song save your life? Shawn and Dustin watch 2013's "Begin Again" and try to find the answer to that very question. This is John Carney's music film followup to "Once," starring Keira Knightly as singer/songwriter Gretta James and Adam Levine as fledgling pop star Dave Kohl, with Mark Ruffallo as down-and-out record exec Dan. Wait a second, ho…

Can you relate to this episode or do you have different things in your Jeep? This week Shawn and Dustin take on The Lonely Island's 2016 film "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping." We're talking The Style Boyz, Hunter the Hungry, and Conner4Real. We also get into why Tim Meadows is a comedic secret weapon. Visit https://fictionradiopod.com for more …

Who'd win in a wrestling match, Lemmy or God? On this week's show Shawn and Dustin discuss all the glory of The Lone Rangers from the 1994 movie "Airheads." From Brendan Fraser's angsty lead vocals to the real band that wrote The Lone Rangers' big hit. We'll also figure out just how Rob Zombie fits into all of this. Visit https://fictionradiopod.co…