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When the punks said “tear it up,” they weren’t talking about the setlist. In this episode, Charles dives headfirst into the chaos of a Dead Kennedys tour where things spiraled so far out of control that even Jello Biafra found himself on the wrong end of punk justice—blood, boots, and betrayal. Meanwhile, Lisa unpacks a festival hosted by GBH that turned into an all-out war zone once the police showed up swinging. What started as a show became a street riot that blurred the line between concert and combat. It’s punks versus cops, bands versus mayhem, and somehow, the audience versus Jello. Buckle up—this encore doesn’t end with applause, it ends with sirens. [EP 103] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This Labor Day, Charles and Lisa are clocking in for overtime shade. In Happy Luber Day, they dig into the Diddy trial that promised fireworks but fizzled out like a damp sparkler. From the anticlimactic courtroom twists to the odd details that leaked out along the way, nothing is off limits. Join the jackalopes as they unpack the spectacle, laugh at the letdowns, and ask why all that build-up led to a finish flatter than day-old champagne. [EP 102] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

It finally happened—Jackalope Tales hit the big leagues: episode 101. That’s right, not only did we survive 100 episodes without getting sued, canceled, or abducted by aliens, but we’re still here keepin’ it hundid. In this special celebration, Charles and Lisa pull back the curtain on the origin of the podcast, share some of their favorite bizarre and darkly funny episodes, and reveal the chaos (and questionable life choices) that go into making this thing every week. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, a few regrets, and more than a couple laughs at our own expense. Because if we’ve learned anything from 101 episodes, it’s that jackalopes may be mythical—but the mess is real. [EP 101] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa explore the musical equivalent of signing your own death certificate: inking a deal with a major label. Charles dives into the heartbreaking saga of Badfinger—where bad contracts, greed, and tragedy turned one of rock’s brightest hopes into a cautionary tale. Lisa shifts gears to the underground, showing how the raw power of bands like Drive Like Jehu and Rocket From The Crypt fizzled once they got pulled into the major label machine. It’s an episode about ambition, betrayal, and how the wrong “big break” can break you for good. [EP 100] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Some performers leave the stage to thunderous applause. Others are escorted out by security while the crowd wonders if this is part of the act. In this episode, Lisa spills the hay-bale-scented tea on Dylan Marlowe, who somehow managed to get booted from a country music festival where he was supposed to be working. Meanwhile, Charles saddles up with tales of Waylon Jennings—legend, outlaw, and apparently a repeat offender when it comes to getting thrown out of his own gigs. It’s a honky-tonk parade of bad decisions, big egos, and backstage exits you don’t come back from. [EP 99] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this spellbinding episode, Lisa and Charles grab their crystal balls and dive broom-first into the long, glittering trail of scorched bridges left behind by the one and only Stevie Nicks. From bandmates she’s hexed with silent treatments to fellow musicians she’s publicly shaded harder than a total eclipse, Stevie’s enemies list is longer than a Rumors tour rider. We break down her frosty fallout with Lindsey, that mysterious feud with modern pop princesses, and the time she allegedly summoned a demon just to keep Christine McVie from ordering shrimp. And speaking of curses—Lisa and Charles share the true, humiliating story of how the lead singer of the Toadies accidentally doomed their one and only chance at meeting Stevie in Hollywood. Spoiler alert: it involved alcohol, poor timing, and a boho neck burrito. So grab your shawl, draw a pentagram in your frothiest latte, and join us for Witch, Please!—because Stevie’s got beef, and we’ve got receipts. [EP 98] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This week on Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa unzip the lip-syncing scandal vault in Our Lips Are Sealed. Charles revisits the Mamas and the Papas’ chaotic appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, where Michelle Phillips famously “sang” into a banana—yes, a real banana. But it wasn’t just stoner antics or 60s weirdness. It was a middle finger with a peel, aimed at the man who made her life hell offstage. Then Lisa dives into the tragic saga of Milli Vanilli, two dancers with dreams who thought they’d be singing to the world—only to find out they were just pretty faces in someone else’s soundtrack. Contracts were signed, songs were mimed, and Grammy history was made… and unmade. It’s a tale of deception, denial, and the dark side of keeping up appearances in the music biz. Sometimes the mic is off—but the drama is very, very live. [EP 97] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This week, Charles and Lisa dive headfirst into the cigarette-scorched, mob-adjacent world of one of rock’s most feared figures: Don Arden. If Satan had a cigar budget and a talent roster, it might’ve looked a lot like this guy’s. In “Thy Will Be Don,” we unravel the shady empire of the man who managed Black Sabbath with a clenched fist and a loaded pistol. From dangling people out of windows to threatening journalists, Don didn’t just break the rules—he lit them on fire. Oh, and did we mention he tried to destroy his own daughter’s marriage to Ozzy Osbourne? Come for the music industry gossip, stay for the full-on family feud. This one’s got sabotage, lawsuits, and a guy who thought “artist development” meant “get in the car or else.” It’s rock history soaked in paranoia and petrol—because when Don Arden said “trust me”, you probably ended up in a trunk. Listen now—before he hears you did. [EP 96] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Welcome to Jackalope Tales, the podcast where music myths, legends, and label lies come to life. In this episode, Signed, Sealed, Screwed, we dive into the devil’s fine print—the kind that turned platinum records into lifelong prison sentences for the very artists who made them. Charles tells the truly absurd tale of John Fogerty, the man who was literally sued for plagiarizing himself after losing the rights to his own songs. Yes, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s frontman had to stand trial for sounding too much like… Fogerty. Lisa takes us into the purple labyrinth of Prince, the icon who spent decades battling Warner Bros. over ownership of his music. From face tattoos to name changes to scrawling “slave” on his cheek, Prince didn’t just fight back—he made rebellion an art form. From courtroom battles to contractual curses, this one’s for every artist who’s ever signed the dotted line… and then watched it bleed. [EP 95] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Welcome to Jackalope Tales, where the only thing taller than our stories is the pile of lies musicians tell their fans. In this episode, Lisa dives into a Swiss band’s grand hoax: they convinced Phishheads that they were the band Phish themselves—undercover, incognito, and performing as a made-up alter ego. Chaos, confusion, and cult-like devotion ensued. Meanwhile, Charles rips the mask off Ryan Adams’ tangled web of deception: from playing the perpetual victim to the moment the real stories surfaced—stories that exposed his lies and left his reputation in smoldering ruins. Pack your gullibility and prepare to question everything: this is the episode where the truth goes to die. [EP 94] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Is that Elvis Presley belting out “Jailhouse Rock” from a pulpit in rural Arkansas? Did Tupac really die, or did he just multiply? In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Lisa wades into the swampy legend of a small-town preacher who insists he’s the King himself – sideburns, swagger, and all. Meanwhile, Charles dives headfirst into a sea of self-proclaimed Tupacs, from conspiracy-loving club promoters to folks who swear they’ve got “Makaveli” tattooed on their soul. It’s an episode packed with impersonators, wishful thinkers, and the unkillable myth of rock stars who refuse to stay dead. Don’t miss Rock Ness – because some legends just won’t sink. [EP 93] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This week on Jackalope Tales, we crank up the static and tune into two rumors that blew up online louder than a dial-up modem at 3 AM. Charles digs deep into the endless game of social media telephone that turned Bruce Springsteen — a man who’s spent half a century on stage — into a punchline for tour cancellations he never even planned. Did The Boss cancel a ghost tour? Did he retire ten times last week? Charles tries to separate rumor from reality, though rumor seems to be winning. Meanwhile, Lisa crosses oceans and dives headfirst into the salacious gossip vortex that tried to smear Black Pink with prostitution rumors — stories so flimsy they make tabloid headlines look Pulitzer-worthy. From shady “insiders” to obsessive fan wars, Lisa unpacks how a few tweets can spin a global K-pop juggernaut into a scandal that never was. Tune in for scandal, confusion, and a few more reasons to mute your notifications — only on Jackalope Tales. [EP 92] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Lisa and Charles sharpen their shears and take aim at pop industry puppet master Scooter Braun — or as they like to call him, the world’s most polite snake in a thousand-dollar suit. Lisa kicks things off with the sad, weird saga of Lil Twist — the young rapper who went from being Justin Bieber’s BFF to Bieber’s personal fall guy, blamed for DUIs, wild parties, and basically any tabloid mess Scooter didn’t want splashed on his golden boy. Twist did the time so Bieber could keep doing the crime — and Scooter kept the PR machine spinning. Then Charles turns up the dark by diving into the rumor that Scooter nearly wrecked Demi Lovato’s sobriety for the sake of platinum singles. Picture it: Demi, freshly sober, surrounded by handlers who “just want her to relax” — except those handlers work for Scooter, and a relaxed, tipsy Demi writes better heartbreak songs. Or so they say. Two cautionary tales of loyalty, betrayal, and what happens when you trust the manager instead of your gut. Grab your headphones — it’s time to Neuter Scooter. [EP 91] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This week on Jackalope Tales, we dive face-first into the chaos of two music festivals that went completely off the rails—in the best possible way. Lisa takes us back to Lollapalooza ’92, when the Jim Rose Circus was turning stomachs and pushing limits. We’re talking human blockheads, electric nipples, and a backstage challenge between Chris Cornell, Eddie Vedder, and Al Jourgensen involving a beverage so foul it makes Malört look classy: bile beer—a fermented monstrosity brewed with love (and actual bile) by one of Jim Rose’s sideshow sadists. Then Charles heads to the rainy streets of Seattle for a punk-infused legend from Bumbershoot. Rumor has it The Ramones weren’t impressed with the event’s flower-child security vibes and may have “gently suggested” that the city bring in the Hells Angels to give the festival a proper edge. Did Bumbershoot accidentally become a biker bar with funnel cake? You be the judge. Freaky drinks, punk diplomacy, and a whole lot of questionable decisions—this one’s got it all. [EP 90]   Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Ever wonder what it costs to book a rockstar to sing you into matrimony? Spoiler: it’s more than your house. In this week’s episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa wade through the diamond-studded swamp of celebrity wedding gigs—where the only thing more uncomfortable than the vows is the paycheck. Charles dives into the surreal fever dream that was Elton John performing at Rush Limbaugh’s wedding—a union so strange it practically summoned the antichrist. From liberal icon to right-wing serenader, Elton pocketed a reported million bucks to croon “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” to a crowd that probably couldn’t. Meanwhile, Lisa unpacks the equally cursed tale of Adam Levine and Maroon 5 getting flown to Paris to perform at the wedding of a Texas heiress who hates Paris. The band, the Eiffel Tower, the floral arrangements—none of it matched the vibe, but the check cleared, so Adam sang like his rent was due. We’re talking unholy unions, musical mercenaries, and the kind of rich-people nonsense that turns wedding receptions into pop-up Coachellas. It’s love. It’s capitalism. It’s Jackalope Tales. [EP 89] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Lisa and Charles sharpen their shears and take aim at pop industry puppet master Scooter Braun — or as they like to call him, the world’s most polite snake in a thousand-dollar suit. In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa trade earthly logic for alien abduction reports as they dive into the weird world of musicians who claim they’ve had close encounters of the musical kind. Charles unpacks Sammy Hagar’s unhinged belief that extraterrestrials once hacked his brain like a hotwired van full of tequila. Meanwhile, Lisa peels back the tinfoil layers of Mick Jagger’s alleged UFO sighting, which he conveniently forgot to mention in his autobiography—right between the pages about tantric sex and tax shelters. Was Hagar abducted or just deeply dehydrated in Cabo? Did Mick actually see a UFO, or was it just Keith Richards glowing under the influence of battery acid and moonlight? Join us as we ask the big questions: Why are aliens so obsessed with rock stars? Is Area 51 just a backstage lounge for washed-up musicians? And most importantly… what happens when the mothership demands an encore? Spoiler: it’s mostly probing. [EP 88] Official Jackalope Tales merch! So many things available. https://jackalope-tales.printify.me/products Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Step right up, cult members and curious creeps—this week on Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa serve up a double dose of musical messiahs who didn’t just drink the Kool-Aid… they stirred it themselves. Lisa dives deep into the desert-drenched delusion of 30 Seconds to Mars, where Jared Leto traded in eyeliner for enlightenment and accidentally became a shirtless space Jesus to an army of spiritually dehydrated fans. Camp Mars? More like Camp “Run While You Still Can.” Meanwhile, Charles explores the mind-bending, gender-defying gospel of Genesis P-Orridge, the late high priest of industrial noise and body-melding chaos. From the psychic temple of Throbbing Gristle to the flesh-as-text manifesto of Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth, Genesis didn’t start a cult—they made one a lifestyle brand. So dim the lights, light some incense (or whatever’s in that suspicious goblet), and join us for an episode that asks: when does fandom become faith… and when does faith start charging $299 for a VIP wristband? [EP 87]   Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa aim their skepticism skyward and take on the conspiracy theories swirling around Blue Origin’s latest New Shepard rocket flight. Was it really a triumphant leap into the final frontier—or just an expensive bottle rocket launched from Jeff Bezos’s backyard? From claims that the “passengers” were actually AI holograms to whispers that the onboard champagne celebration took place in a Houston warehouse with a fog machine and some clever camera angles, the internet is ablaze with suspicion. Join us as we dissect grainy launch footage, question why the capsule’s windows looked suspiciously like repurposed McDonald’s PlayPlace portholes, and debate the most damning question of all: if it really went to space, why did it land suspiciously close to a Buc-ee’s? Buckle up, Jackalopes—this journey might not leave the ground, but it’s definitely out of this world. [EP 86]   Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This Mother’s Day, Charles and Lisa celebrate the matriarchs of mayhem—the moms who made music history by being absolutely terrible at motherhood. In Mom Said Knock You Out, Charles dives into the chaotic parenting of Pattie Mallette, Justin Bieber’s mom, who once thought it was a great idea to leave her teenage son in the care of P. Diddy. Spoiler alert: it didn’t end well. Meanwhile, Lisa unpacks the Pepsi-denying mother who inadvertently inspired the greatest teen meltdown anthem of all time: Institutionalized by Suicidal Tendencies. That’s right—one mom’s refusal to let her son crack open a cold soda gave birth to a hardcore punk classic. Celebrate the moms who didn’t quite get it right, only on Jackalope Tales. [EP 85]   Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This week on Jackalope Tales, we peel back the velvet curtain on the music industry’s darkest backstage drama—abduction. In B-Sides and Blindfolds, Lisa unpacks the haunting and largely silenced story of pop singer Duffy, whose sudden disappearance from the charts hid a disturbing real-life mystery involving drugs, captivity, and silence. Meanwhile, Charles takes us on a wild ride through the botched, bizarre, and strangely polite kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr.—a crime so strange it left the Rat Pack rattled and the FBI baffled. From fame to fear, ransom notes to missed cues, this episode explores the times when the music didn’t stop… it was forcibly paused. [EP 84] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This week, we turn the dial straight to the static. In Dead Air, Lisa dives into the explosive, real-life demise of controversial radio host Alan Berg—shot down in his driveway by white supremacists for refusing to shut up. Meanwhile, Charles takes us down the twisted rabbit hole of Casey Kasem’s bizarre post-mortem journey: from beloved Top 40 DJ to a missing corpse in a Norwegian freezer, with a wild stop at a family feud straight out of a daytime soap opera. DJ deaths, both live and in reruns—because sometimes the airwaves never rest, even when the host does. [EP 83] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This Easter, Jackalope Tales unseals the crypt of rock ’n’ roll resurrection with an episode steeped in scandal, smoke, and sizzling fajitas. Charles and Lisa dig deep into the enduring myths that Jim Morrison faked his death to escape the fame machine—and ended up flipping burgers as a line cook at a Chili’s in Austin. Meanwhile, they explore the infamous “Paul Is Dead” conspiracy, complete with backward messages, barefoot Abbey Road strolls, and the quiet horror of being replaced by a bass-playing doppelgänger. From blurry photos outside karaoke bars to whispery EVP recordings of Morrison mumbling “baby back ribs,” this is an unholy mashup of Beatlemania, Lizard King lore, and deep-fried delusion. Resurrection never tasted so weird. [EP 82] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this chaotic and surprisingly educational episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa dive into the bizarre world of celebrity tax myths and misadventures. First up: rap sensation Ice Spice nearly misses the tax deadline and ends up filing her return at a Walmart Jackson Hewitt just before midnight—wearing Crocs and a hoodie, no less. Then things get weirder when the duo uncovers the legendary tale of John Mayer’s alleged side hustle: jarring his own farts and selling them online to pay off a surprise tax bill. Is it all true, or just another fever dream from the internet’s underbelly? Tune in for laughs, receipts, and maybe a little unsolicited financial advice. [EP 81] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this deliriously strange installment of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa recount two celebrity sightings so surreal they have to be heard to be believed. First up: it’s a sunny afternoon at the Fort Worth Stockyards when Morgan Wallen — yes, that Morgan Wallen — is spotted sprinting buck naked through the middle of the cattle drive like some kind of country music cryptid. Was it a bet? A breakdown? Or just a new kind of rodeo? Then things get even weirder as Charles stumbles into a CVS in New Orleans and finds none other than Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson casually shopping like it’s 1997. Naturally, Charles can’t help but snoop on their basket… let’s just say it’s a mix of the mundane, the mystical, and the mildly concerning. Is any of it real? Does it matter? This is Jackalope Tales, where truth gets weird and weird gets legendary. [EP 80] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This week on Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa dive into the eerie world of cursed recordings, starting with David Bowie’s infamous Toy—an album that seemed doomed from the start, leaving a trail of bad luck and personal misfortune in its wake. But the curse talk doesn’t stop there. Lisa shares her own chilling experiences recording the Toadies’ Hell Below/Stars Above, an album plagued with enough strange occurrences to make even the most skeptical believer in bad mojo. And just when things couldn’t get weirder, something—or someone—decides to mess with our audio equipment mid-episode. Coincidence? Maybe. But we’re keeping the tape rolling. Listen in, if you dare.[EP 79] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Top o’ the trolling to ya! In this special Saint Patrick’s Day edition of Jackalope Tales, Lisa and Charles raise a pint (of something strong) to two bands who dared to mess with Ireland’s most self-serious frontman—Bono of U2. First, we dive into the legendary case of Negativland, the experimental sound collagists who poked the bear by releasing an album titled U2—complete with a bootlegged Casey Kasem meltdown—and found themselves buried in legal hell faster than you can say “cease and desist.” Then, we unravel the bizarre fate of The Midnight Suns, an upstart rock band who thought it’d be funny to stage an elaborate prank on Bono—only to end up facing unexpected consequences that not even The Edge could have predicted. [EP 78] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Lisa and Charles dive into one of the strangest and most persistent urban legends in music and Hollywood: Was Michael Jackson secretly a martial arts master? According to rumors that have circulated for years, the King of Pop wasn’t just a musical genius—he was also an unstoppable fighter who could throw hands with the best of them. From whispers that he once took down Tupac Shakur in a brawl to the outrageous claim that he left Sylvester Stallone bruised and humbled, we explore how these bizarre stories took on a life of their own. Could MJ’s smooth moves on stage have translated into deadly precision in a fight? Or is this just another example of pop culture myth-making at its finest? Lisa and Charles break down the origins of these tales, analyze the psychology behind celebrity folklore, and, of course, add their own spin on just how hilarious—or maybe plausible—these stories really are. Tune in for an episode that’s as mysterious as the moonwalk itself. [EP 77] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this wild and unfiltered episode of Jackalope Tales, original Toadies members Charles & Lisa dive into one of the most bizarre and least discussed chapters in music history – musicians who have, quite literally, left their mark. From the outrageous exploits of funk legend Rick James to the more recent, unexpected antics of country singer Ingrid Andress, the duo unpacks the unbelievable (and very real) moments when these artists decide a desk was the right place for…well, you know. Was it rebellion? A rock n roll power move? Or just a very bad day? Charles and Lisa break down the infamous stories, speculate on what was going through these artists’ minds, and try to answer the age-old question: why a desk? All that, plus plenty of dark humor, music history, and the occasional nervous laughter. Strap in – this one might get messy. [EP 76] New podcast episodes every Wednesday! Be sure to subscribe, rate and comment! Be sure to buy our official Jackalope Tales merch! So many things available. https://jackalope-tales.printify.me/products Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this wild, fur-covered episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles & Lisa unravel two bizarre encounters between legendary musicians and some very unexpected (and very real) bears. Jackalope Tales dives into the near-tragic tale of Michael Buble, who, mistakes an enormous polar bear for a friend and John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) found himself held hostage in his own home – by a very hungry bear and also the authorities! Tune in for a double dose of bear-related mayhem, musical mishaps, and the kind of absurdity only Jackalope Tales can deliver. [EP 75] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this episode of Jackalope Tales, we dive into the unexpected storm surrounding country icon Carrie Underwood and rap legend Snoop Dogg following their involvement in the latest presidential inauguration. What seemed like a routine performance or endorsement has now turned into a full-blown controversy, with fans and critics alike calling for boycotts, questioning their loyalties, and debating the role of musicians in political events. How did their participation ignite such a backlash? Were they prepared for the public reaction, or did they underestimate the power of political divisions in today’s climate? Join Charles & Lisa as they unravel the tangled web of fame, influence, and political fallout only on Jackalope Tales. [EP 74] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Love is in the air, or is it? In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa unravel the true meanings behind two iconic songs often mistaken for romantic anthems. First, they dig into Screaming Jay Hawkin’s haunting classic, I Put a Spell on You. On the surface, it sounds like a passionate love song, but beneath the wailing vocals and eerie blues, it’s really a dark tale of obsession and control. Then, they shift gears to Dolly Parton’s heartfelt ballad, I Will Always Love You. Though many hear it as a tender love song, it was actually Dolly’s graceful farewell to a professional partnership, a song of independence, not devotion. Join Lisa and Charles as they explore how these songs took on new lives in the public imagination and discuss why we sometimes hear love where it was never meant to be. Tune in for an episode filled with music, meaning, and maybe just a little heartbreak. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes of Jackalope Tales podcast, urban legends in music! [EP 73] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles & Lisa dive into incredible stories of musicians who have gone beyond the stage to become real-life heroes. They’ll talk about a country singer who used his helicopter piloting skills to rescue stranded people and animals in a time of crisis. Then they’ll share the story of a rapper who jumped into action to save a young girl after she was struck by a car. Tune in for these powerful tales of music, bravery, and the unexpected ways artists change lives – sometimes literally. [EP 72] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles & Lisa take a deep dive into the legendary CBGB, the gritty, no-frills New York club that became ground zero for punk and underground rock. From the sweat-drenched walls to the unpredictable crowds, they share firsthand experiences and jaw-dropping stories from the madness that unfolded on and off the stage, including crazy stories about Stiv Bators and the infamous Dead Boys, and the kleptomaniac tendencies of the Jody Foster Army! Whether you’re a punk rock historian or just love a good rock ‘n’ roll war story, this episode is packed with the kind of chaos that made CBGB the stuff of legend! [EP 71] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Welcome to Jackalope Tales, where music, myths, and madness collide! In this episode, Charles & Lisa take you on a journey through two legendary stories from the iconic Whisky a Go Go. They dive into the night The Doors were fired after Jim Morrison’s infamous, unhinged impromptu during “The End” – a performance so wild it redefined the limits of rock rebellion. Then they unravel the bizarre tale of Johnny Rivers’ drummer, who turned out to be more than just a beat-keeper – that was just his night job! It’s an episode packed with jaw-dropping moments, insider perspective, and the electric spirit of one of rock’s most legendary venues. Buckle up, because the stories are as wild as the music itself! [EP 70] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

On this episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles and Lisa dive into the wild and unexpected stories behind the iconic Hollywood sign. They share how rock legend Alice Cooper stepped in to “adopt” a letter of the sign, funding its restoration and cementing his place in Hollywood history. But the antics don’t stop there. They also talk about the drummer of Sevendust wanting to flip one of the letters over to transform it into advertising for their new album! Tune in for a mix of rock n’ roll history, quirky Hollywood lore, and the larger-than-life personalities that make these stories unforgettable. [EP 69] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This week, Jackalope Tales is diving deep into the intersection of spirits, style, and storytelling. In this episode, Lisa shares her hilarious tale of Willie Nelson’s whiskey, which, of course, came with a highly unexpected twist, and Charles talks about Darius Rucker’s whiskey, which came dressed in its own cargo shorts koozie. Spoiler alert: those shorts didn’t just keep the whiskey cool – they ruined it! It’s a spirited episode you don’t want to miss! [EP 68] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Charles & Lisa are kicking off the new year with some seriously questionable resolutions! This week, they’re diving into the world of celebrity transformations. From the Weeknd’s face taking a wild ride through artistry or alarm, to Jelly Roll’s incredible gastric surgery glow-up. Prepare for laughs, unfiltered opinions, and just enough chaos to keep you guessing. Tune in now and get ready to face the new year head on…or, at least, face-lift-on. [EP 67] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

This week on Jackalope Tales, we unwrap a holiday double feature you’ll wish had stayed buried in the vault. Original Toadies members Charles & Lisa take a boozy, bumpy sleigh ride through two Christmas specials that jingled way too many bells. First we stumble into the Dean Martin Christmas Special, a drunken snow-globe fever dream of slurred carols, misplaced mistletoe, and eggnog-fueled chaos. Then we shimmy into the Hee Haw Christmas Hoedown, where “old South charm” took a dark, uncomfortable turn faster than a reindeer on black ice. Get ready for festive flubs, naughty nostalgia, and enough awkward laughs to carry you through the season. Tune in for the holiday tales television forgot – and probably wants to keep that way. [EP 66] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

What happens when the most famous musicians in the world come together to save humanity…and Bob Dylan almost chickens out? In this week’s episode, Charles & Lisa dive into the chaotic recording of the 1985 charity anthem that almost didn’t happen. You’ll hear the tale of a mumbling legend paralyzed with stage fright, Lionel Ritchie trying to channel Gandhi while wrangling divas, and Quincy Jones transforming into a benevolent dictator. It’s the feel-good disaster of the decade, told with just the right amount of snark. Don’t miss We Are The World…Barely – the podcast episode that proves saving the planet is easy…if you can survive the egos! [EP 65] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Welcome to Jackalope Tales podcast! In this episode, Lisa & Charles talk about humble beginnings for two artists before they were superstars. And their first jobs were not exactly glamorous. Gwen Stefani served up soft-serve and slung blizzards, and DJ, producer Calvin Harris had a job that would seem to most a hard one to swallow, literally. Fame can definitely come from even the most unexpected starts in life! [EP 64] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this episode, Charles & Lisa explore the fascinating – and sometimes downright bizarre – rituals singers use to keep their voices in top shape. From Corey Taylor of Slipknot’s suprising pre-show routine to the unconventional habits of indie artist mk.gee. Tune in for the laughs, the insights, and maybe even a tip or two for your own vocal health, if you dare! [EP 63] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Welcome to the 2nd annual Jackalope Tales celebration of Thanksgiving! Lisa & Charles share the five musicians each would invite to their Thanksgiving festivities! Happy Thanksgiving J-Lopes!! [EP 62] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Jackalope Tales takes a look at two song writers who created two major hits for other musicians to perform. Lisa delves into the story of the governor of Louisiana who may have had some mafia ties, and Charles takes a look at a children’s book writer and musician who wrote A Boy Named Sue! [EP 61] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Join Charles & Lisa as we discuss Metallica and how they are known to take certain liberties with another band’s green room, including Al Jourgansen of Ministry and our own Toadies! [EP 60] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Jackalope Tales Podcast bonus content this week discusses an article in a magazine that celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Toadies’ album, Rubberneck. Find out why some members wouldn’t be in the same room with each other for the photo sessions! Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

It’s election week, so Jackalope Tales talks about two musicians who have run for political office. Charles & Lisa, founding members of the band Toadies, talk about Jello Biafra who ran for mayor of San Francisco, and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, who kept running for offices just to try to get a win. [EP 59] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Jackalope Tales podcast bonus content includes a flyer from the days even before Charles & Lisa formed the band Toadies. Lead singer, Vaden, hosted a Halloween party at his apartment and workers from the Sound Warehouse music store all attended, wearing costumes that definitely tested the boundaries of tasteful! Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

It’s time for another spooky Halloween Jackalope Tales Podcast. This week, Lisa & Charles, original and founding members of the band, Toadies, discuss two haunting stories about a rapper and a rocker who may have died, but still hang around! Be sure to like, subscribe, & comment! [EP 58] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

Welcome to Jackalope Tales podcast, bonus content! This week, Lisa & Charles talk about a flyer sent by an old toadies fan about a party the Toadies had after playing a show in Denton, and the owners of the house didn’t even know there was going to be a party! A crazy story shared about the old days of the Toadies. Enjoy bonus content every Monday on YouTube, and full podcast episodes every Wednesday! Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney

In this week’s episode of Jackalope Tales, Charles & Lisa talk about Jon Bon Jovi and his being a great samaritan. Hear the tales of Bon Jovi saving someone from jumping off a bridge to aiding two other famous people who got themselves in a dangerous situation. Be sure to rate, like, subscribe, and review! [EP 57] Become a J-Lope and follow us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, X.com, TikTok, and check out our YouTube page for more exclusive content! Produced by: Charles Mooney Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney