KPODD 101.3
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsA comedy fiction podcast from Ben Harrison (The Greatest Generation) and Dan Kennedy (McSweeney's, founding host of The Moth Podcast ). Someone drinking at Casa Vega described the show as, "It's like Alan Partridge but at a 90's alternative rock station. Or like Comedy Bang Bang, but 90's radio." That person was killed by shadowy members of a nautically themed gang. Here's how we describe KPODD 101.3 since we're still living: Two L.A. morning radio DJs return to the airwaves in the 1990s after being suspended and sent to rehab. Machine Bolt and Él Farto are on a savage journey to better living. The mics are always on a little too early and each episode starts with the accidentally aired unvarnished small talk that lurks behind their positivity personas. The oddest characters invade their lives, and the occasional mysterious rips in the space-time continuum add a note of science fiction weird to the morning drive. You may have questions: Are they the only ones trapped in the 90s? Why did a giant python constrict the HR lady's Chihuahua? Why does this version of reality include the SeVan® conversion kit that turns most economy sedans into custom vans by appearance at most angles? Is Station Manager Gene from the future? Why does Producer Lynn dress like Kurt Cobain if he hosted a bird watching show on NPR? Start with a recent episode. Then jump around. Because there's no right way to travel back or forward in time. Everyone knows that. Right?
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Episodes
Half Empty? Get Smaller Glass. (with Maggie Serota!)
August 19, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBHappy New Year! It's 1-1-98 and Maggie Serota from SPIN and Rolling Stone joins Machine Bolt and El Farto in the studio. Dateline made the guys look like idiots, Machine Bolt and Steph are in love/Steph is seeing someone else. Apple FM Broadcast Audience Card reviews from listeners! Your calls/injury claims, Fullerton Municipal Airport: Orange County's Regional Relief Airport! Plus, Slash's baby mountain lion, and more! Epic!
Not a White Christmas, Bloodhound
August 12, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIt's 12-25-97 and the KPODD morning duo is in the studio despite it being Christmas morning. Fortunately, Producer Lynn let them take it easy, so they're looking back at a deep history of (until now) unheard clips! Well, at least unheard by their true fans. The haters in Chicago heard. Come along as Machine Bolt Kennedy and Él Farto play some poorly curated clips of their broadcasts before The Incident. Epic!
Hole Inside Us Not Cash Shaped?
August 05, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIt's 12/18/1997 and Lynn gets Machine Bolt and El Farto to try their hand at ideas for public radio shows, Whisky Pete checks in from the RockMobile® after using it as a road block on the 405, Machine Bolt and Stephanie go to the movies, El Farto is Namin' Shamin' and Disdainin'. Also: PLEASE SET ALL BANJOS AFLAME!
Injection Molded Life
July 29, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIt's 12/11/1997 and a settlement with Annie's Hallmark could force the guys to do on-air PSAs promoting exactly the opposite kind of behavior that forged their career. Él Farto is scheduled to move out at the end of the month, but in the meantime is storing some patio furniture in Machine Bolt’s apartment and making a real hassle for everyone. Meanwhile, a deadly rock slide, Machine Bolt is in love, Microsoft is trading at an all-time high of $16.16, and it's really looking Lynn really has it...
Both Entertaining and Deeply Humiliating
July 22, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIt's 12/04/1997 MCI Worldcom is formed, Machine Bolt slams a shot of Precious Keepsake's Truth Syrum, Jamiroquai tries some storytelling on Leno, Whiskey Pete is making $10,000 per corporate speaking gig, and the guys are doing their most humiliating remote to date down at the Studio City Ralph's. Segments include: News, This Day in Music History, and more! Epic!
Thanksgiving Microwaved Fish
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIt's 11/27/97. Machine Bolt and El Farto are forced to listen to motivational speakers, Whisky Pete calls in on the air, a car pins Poppo and Meemo to the wall, the guys witness the debut of "Alternative comedy" PLUS try to make an emotional connection with you. Perfect!
The Curse Of Success
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB11/20/97 - The big remote last Friday has landed the station in hot legal water, and Monster Mike is going by an extremely humiliating new moniker. Plus, the number three morning team has met their maker, so Machine Bolt and El Farto are rising in the ratings, which could mean more danger than they bargained for. Segments include A List From Lynn, The Surf Report, Out This Week on DVD. Well done!
America (Los Angeles Basin) Is Ready To Laugh
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIt’s 11/13/97 and the nation has put their darkest hour (Cobain/Princess Dianna/Oingo Boingo’s farewell show at Universal Amphitheater) behind them. Apple Home Computer stock rockets to $3.56 a share (El Farto says sell), Beavis and Butthead is ending, Jimmy Kimmel is committing career suicide by leaving FM for TV, and Machine Bolt Kennedy is strong enough to be El Farto’s man. Segments include News, This Day in Music History, This Week’s Remote, and more! Perfect!
Hurling Beers at Motorists: Frowned Upon
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBIt’s 11/06/97 and there are now over 100,000 web sites on the web. An earnest and heartfelt public apology from El Farto, Machine Bolt tries his hand at being a marriage counselor, and we’re gonna rock Spencer’s Gifts! Segments include: News, This Day in Music History, and more! Well done!
Tried To Fight Beck's Guys
June 17, 2021 07:05 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIt's 10/30/97 and If your TV show isn’t the bomb, then Machine Bolt Kennedy has just what the doctor ordered. And if you’re Beck then he’s stolen your baby carrots, and instigated an altercation with your security team. Monster Mike has been maced more than once by fearful motorists, and the hosts plead for listeners not feel so intimidated by a 6’ 5” 220 pound muscle man brandishing gift certificates to Chevy’s Fresh Mex. Segments include This Day in Rock History, News, Traffic and Weather. ...
Tried To Fight Becks Guys
June 17, 2021 07:05 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIf your TV show isn’t the bomb, then Machine Bolt Kennedy has just what the doctor ordered. And if you’re Beck then he’s stolen your baby carrots, and instigated an altercation with your security team. Monster Mike has been maced more than once by fearful motorists, and the hosts plead for listeners not feel so intimidated by a 6’ 5” 220 pound muscle man brandishing gift certificates to Chevy’s Fresh Mex. Segments include This Day in Rock History, News, Traffic and Weather. Victory!
Plastic Surgeons Without Borders
June 17, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBA production of KPODD 101.3 and Uxbridge Shimoda
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June 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.72 MBKPODD 101.3 is strange comedy fiction podcast from Ben Harrison (The Greatest Generation) and Dan Kennedy (McSweeney's, a founding host of The Moth Podcast ). Someone drinking at Casa Vega recently described the show as, "Like Alan Partridge but 90's alternative rock. Or like Comedy Bang Bang, but 90's radio." That person was killed by shadowy members of a nautically themed gang.
Series Teaser
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 31 seconds - 489 KBListen to KPODD and journey back to the simpler times of 1997 with Machine Bolt Kennedy and El Farto in the morning. Southern California’s 5th most popular morning team in FM radio was living a comedy of errors, and fortunately we’ve got a time capsule to keep the party going this many years later. If you recall their Morning Zoo Butt Nugget Dream Team®, you’ll remember Wanda, Mini Wanda, Monster Mike, and Whiskey Pete. If not, this podcast will be like bumping your head on something really h...
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June 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.72 MBKPODD 101.3 is strange comedy fiction podcast from Ben Harrison (The Greatest Generation) and Dan Kennedy (McSweeney's, a founding host of The Moth Podcast ). Someone drinking at Casa Vega recently described the show as, "Like Alan Partridge but 90's alternative rock. Or like Comedy Bang Bang, but 90's radio." That person was killed by shadowy members of a nautically themed gang.