Jackalope Tales pulls back the curtain on the strange, spooky, and sometimes shocking urban legends that lurk within the music industry. Hosts, and founding members of the platinum selling band Toadies, Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger explore the weird and wacky stories behind music's biggest names. Some legends are too bizarre to be true, while others may have a kernel of truth buried beneath the hype. You'll never listen to your favorite songs the same way again after you hear the outlandish myths behind them on Jackalope Tales.
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 …
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 Ji…
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 nearl…
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 F…
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 …
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-…
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? Accor…
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, q…
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.
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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 inaugu…
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.
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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 h…
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…
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.
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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 lette…
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, cam…
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…
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 Chris…
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 …
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 …