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. …

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 …

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

¿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…

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…

"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…

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-…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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,…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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://…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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.…

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…

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Paul wants a disco suit. Lauren wants better snacks. Veronica tells jokes just for Mario and Guest Zak White tells of a Destination Wedding he quite enjoyed. Come on down! I'll chew on the dog! Hooooowwwwwwllll!By Paul Goetz

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…