KPODD 101.3
Dan Kennedy and Benjamin Harrison
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A 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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Top 10 KPODD 101.3 Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best KPODD 101.3 episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to KPODD 101.3 for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite KPODD 101.3 episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
No More Mister Nice Hosts
KPODD 101.3
06/16/22 • 36 min
Radio consultants Genevieve Haas and Andrew Walsh, hired by Gene to whip the morning show into shape, give on-air advice to Machine Bolt and Él Farto on how to get jiggy with it and bring the ratings fight to Chudd and Carl (still in comas). Get your whips and your latex, and tune in for weather, listener calls, and some deeply inside-baseball radio strategy on this morning’s broadcast!
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The Honored Dead and The Dick in the Clink
KPODD 101.3
05/19/22 • 22 min
October 1st 1998 is another day full of excitement and chill vibes for Machine Bolt and Él Farto, who are down one Morning Zoo Butt Nugget after a riot broke out at that vegan restaurant. They take a moment this episode to reflect on some of the morning FM broadcasters who blazed the trail that the third most popular morning team in LA is honored to walk. That plus weather, snake attacks and dogs!
08/19/21 • 30 min
Happy 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!
Got Banned Twice
KPODD 101.3
09/02/21 • 25 min
It's 1-15-98 and the news is a real déjà vu moment if you happen to be a time traveler! Plus, El Farto's dark past reveals that he's banned in more than one quality auto parts retailer, we hear a happy ending to a BackStack® Cold Rack injury claim, The Raddest Morning Team campaign rolls out on bus stops along Ventura Boulevard, Machine Bolt tries to get his nuggin' under control, The WetSack® Sleep Cap, and more! EPIC! WELL DONE!
Radio God Regrets
KPODD 101.3
08/26/21 • 31 min
01-08-98: Machine Bolt finally, really apologizes to Everclear, and the Raddest Morning Team begins a scintillating Thursday broadcast. El Farto’s foot is broken due to a cheezy sauce incident, and the station’s live room is out of commission because Machine Bolt was trying to make Steph laugh. It’s January 8, 1998, and the news is bad, but the radio is so damn good. Awesome!
Two Sneezes and Jesus
KPODD 101.3
05/12/22 • 31 min
Él Farto and Machine Bolt definitely are not aware of 17th century Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. They have, however, come into a bit of a windfall and upgraded at The Oakwood. Mike’s having Black Feather meetings at the new apartment, Tim from Tower is on the line this morning, plus things go sideways at Seth’s Bar and Grill and Whiskey lands in the slammer. Epic!
Not a White Christmas, Bloodhound
KPODD 101.3
08/12/21 • 23 min
It'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?
KPODD 101.3
08/05/21 • 29 min
It'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!
06/23/22 • 40 min
Él Farto and Machine Bolt have an announcement. Super Caller Mike is milking a venomous spider into thimbles and condoms after the spider was smuggled to him in a Band Aid box. The competition is out of their coma and you’ll never guess what jump-started them. Plus: Listener Review! Also: The phone line is sponsored by Fruitopia® and everyone in the world is filled with deep regret and painful awareness with regard to this. God save us all.
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FAQ
How many episodes does KPODD 101.3 have?
KPODD 101.3 currently has 57 episodes available.
What topics does KPODD 101.3 cover?
The podcast is about Pop Culture, Radio, Fiction, Comedy Fiction, 90S, Retro, Satire, Funny, Storytelling, Comedy, Self Help, Podcasts, Arts, Performing Arts and Life.
What is the most popular episode on KPODD 101.3?
The episode title 'No More Mister Nice Hosts' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on KPODD 101.3?
The average episode length on KPODD 101.3 is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of KPODD 101.3 released?
Episodes of KPODD 101.3 are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of KPODD 101.3?
The first episode of KPODD 101.3 was released on Jun 14, 2021.
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