198.4 KFLX Fiction Radio

Rise above, we're gonna rise above! 2025's "Freaky Tales" is a series of ficitonalized and darkly comedic stories set in Oakland in 1987, and it's full of music! Danger Zone is the hip hop duo of Entice and Barbie that goes toe to toe against Too $hort in a rap battle. While based on a real act, the version of Danger Zone in this movie is its own thing. We also get into some of the Bay Area punk rock scene with the film's portrayal of Operation Ivy and more. 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

KFLX's brand-newest episode to date! There are long-awaited sequels...and then there's Spinal Tap II. In "The End Continues," we finally get to catch up with David, Nigel, and Derek some 40 years down the road. The guys went to see the new flick, along with their buddy Paul Goetz from The Follow-Up Showdown, and got together over the weekend to discuss it in the studio. Did the sequel live up to the (decades of) build-up? Let's find out! 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 inspired songs like “Big Bottoms,” “Stonehenge,” and "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight." But wait, there’s more! We’ll be back next Monday, joined by our friend Paul Goetz, to gather our thoughts and toss out some hot takes on “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues!” 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 perspective on the K-Pop industry and the trends that led to this being such a huge film worldwide. 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 teacher along the way. But you already know all of that! We’ll be discussing the inspiration for the film, the writers of the tunes, and talking about the Broadway musical and Nickelodeon show as well. 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 to know. We cover some of our favorites from Judy's version before moving on to the darker, edgier, sultrier 1976 film starring Barbra Streisand as the renamed Esther Hoffman. After some time with big ballads and outlaw country we get to the grand finale with Gaga's character, Ally and her big energetic pop tunes. PLUS: Ryan Lichten from Culture Dumps calls in to tell us which version is truly the best! 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 here to break down every single track on 2003's "Be a Man," an album centered around a diss track aimed at Hulk Hogan. This album swings bigger than Savage's baseball career and we're following all the threads to see who may have influenced (or been influenced by) Macho Man's rap opus. From Nelly to Ashanti and Snoop Dogg to Nate Dogg, it's a battle royale to find out which of Macho's tracks kicks the most butt! Plus the fellas get a super fun call from Matt Camp of AEW, Busted Open and Bleacher Report! Oooooh Yeeeah! 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 this film, and so much more. Also featuring music from this film's unofficial sequel and a performance by Mr. Loaf himself. Plus Dustin figures out where we've heard that sound effect before. 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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"? Sit down by the fire with a cup of eggnog, get sarinaded by both Tia Mowry and Tori Spelling, while playing along with a Chirstmas song quiz Shawn springs on Dustin. 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 just another parody, but an absolute tour de force of hilarious musical genius. We also go over some lesser known John C. Reilly vocal appearances and, of course, talk about our favorite tunes from the film. Plus a quiz involving Bob Dylan and his many portrayers. 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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. There's nothing gross, however, about these sweet, sweet tunes. We've talked about all kinds of real artists who have appeared as fictional ones in the past, but this is the first time we'll follow a fictional band into reality! 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 we now have available on the feed, so please consider checking out the back catalog if you aren't caught up, and don't forget to give us a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice. Stay tuned to the feed for some classic episode replays throughout the summer and definitely check back in August for brand new episodes, starting with the Hollywood juggernaut that is "A Star is Born." See ya soon! 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 drops some surprising backstory on us and it's...well, big if true. Guest starring Leroy Patterson.

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 ever come across. This one is a ride! Do yourself a favor and check out this film before you listen because we're not holding back on spoilers. 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 other music by all of the super actresses who portray the members of this on-screen band. 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 over the course of the show and we're taking a listen to the songs from each of the four Robin Sparkles episodes. 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

¿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 from these films. 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

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 Clooney's pipes you hear in the recording, but real-life singer Dan Tyminski is a man of constant praise in the bluegrass community. Did you know he had a Hot 100 hit in 2013? Also, Jacksfilms calls in to dispute the idea that this movie was based on Homer's Odyssey! 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com

"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 Bay Area artists that we believe fed into the vibe. Plus, a bit on the heavy-hitters like Dan the Automator and Lyrics Born who lent real-life credibility to the music in this film.

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-in-time version of East Germany. We’ll look at real-life inspirations from The Beach Boys, Elvis, Chuck Berry, and more. Plus, we explore some real East German rock bands that we bet you’ve never heard of. 🌐 https://fictionradiopod.com 📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5m4ZexCk3CIQCSRfrn016rzUMZbckidQ&si=4Y69FgIdE45rKYnDAll 📷 https://www.instagram.com/kflxfictionradio/ 📧 FictionRadioPod@gmail.com