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KPODD 101.3

 Dan Kennedy and Benjamin Harrison

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?

Fiction Performing Arts Life Comedy Fiction Society & Culture Radio Comedy Self Help Pop Culture Philosophy Storytelling Funny Arts
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
57
Years Active
2021 - 2022
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The 90s Are Alive and Well. Season 1 Guest Recap!

The 90s Are Alive and Well. Season 1 Guest Recap!

The 90s Are Alive and Well. Machine Bolt and Él Farto take a moment to look back on some special guests from Season 1 of KPODD 101.3 Some people (Gene) say that these are some of the most brilliant…
00:51:42  |   Fri 22 Jul 2022
Black and White Flat Screen (with Mike Sacks!)

Black and White Flat Screen (with Mike Sacks!)

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…
00:40:39  |   Thu 23 Jun 2022
No More Mister Nice Hosts

No More Mister Nice Hosts

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…
00:36:29  |   Thu 16 Jun 2022
To Kill A Rocktober

To Kill A Rocktober

There’s never been a better time to buy a Toyota, but time is a construct. Rocktober came in without warning and is winding down with a certain flair as Machine Bolt and Él Farto wade into a swag swa…
00:34:54  |   Thu 09 Jun 2022
It Never Rains On Your Phonebook In LA

It Never Rains On Your Phonebook In LA

Call 818-85-FARTO and tell us all your thoughts on ROCKTOBER! Él Farto and Machine Bolt (real names) have been accused of stealing their format from a competing morning team, and they start the broad…
00:25:30  |   Thu 02 Jun 2022
Try to Bite Death's Fingers

Try to Bite Death's Fingers

Consider that forgetting your dreams each morning may be the key to happiness. While you're doing that, Whiskey Dick is writing a hard-hitting prison memoir about his time (3 days) in prison (County …
00:23:47  |   Thu 26 May 2022
The Honored Dead and The Dick in the Clink

The Honored Dead and The Dick in the Clink

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…
00:22:00  |   Thu 19 May 2022
Two Sneezes and Jesus

Two Sneezes and Jesus

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…
00:31:55  |   Thu 12 May 2022
One Rung Shy of the Top of the Ladder

One Rung Shy of the Top of the Ladder

It’s September 17, 1998 and Machine Bolt and Él Farto are consulting crystal balls, entertainment news reports and super callers during the 8 o’clock hour of the morning show today. Tune in so you do…
00:37:57  |   Thu 05 May 2022
Ixnay on the Non Compos Mentis, Hombre!

Ixnay on the Non Compos Mentis, Hombre!

Fall takes its time finding The Southland, and Él Farto takes the high road about Machine Bolt selling his car while he was out of town. More rips in the space time continuum as the guys get to the b…
00:26:03  |   Thu 28 Apr 2022
How to Save Yourself and Others?

How to Save Yourself and Others?

It's 09/03/98! Really just music from Matthew Sweet, Super Furry Animals, Hole — maybe an ad for SeVan II ®. Oh, and Él Farto calls in from the Airfone on his Continental Airlines flight. Definitely …
00:25:43  |   Thu 21 Apr 2022
America’s Nautically Themed Gang Problem

America’s Nautically Themed Gang Problem

It’s August 27th, 1998 and The Southland is seeing continuing showers as Él Farto continues bathing in sinks after hours at the WPODD offices and studios in Chicago. Things have gotten even stranger …
00:27:29  |   Thu 14 Apr 2022
It Never Rains, Man. It Pours.

It Never Rains, Man. It Pours.

Good morning from 08/20/98 where life at The Oakwood is torn asunder. Machine Bolt tries to stay anchored in Van Nuys, Él Farto continues camping in an office, and Super Roommate Mike is still M.I.A.…
00:32:56  |   Thu 07 Apr 2022
A Billion Years of Weather Peppers: A Very Special Episode (with Mike Sacks!)

A Billion Years of Weather Peppers: A Very Special Episode (with Mike Sacks!)

It’s August 13, 1998. Él Farto calls in from Chicago and Super Caller Mike calls in from Clearwater while Machine Bolt watches the fort in Van Nuys because he doesn’t believe in the physics of air tr…
00:31:18  |   Thu 31 Mar 2022
Whiskey Dick was Dropkicked (Special guest Alison Rosen!)

Whiskey Dick was Dropkicked (Special guest Alison Rosen!)

It’s August 6th, 1998! Apparently the live remote at the West Valley Taekwondo College didn't go so well, but let's not regret the past! Today, we have a special guest! Maybe you know Alison Rosen fr…
00:34:31  |   Thu 24 Mar 2022
CanCon and Loose Canons (with Paul Myers)

CanCon and Loose Canons (with Paul Myers)

It’s July 30th, 1998 and Paul Myers of the Gravelberrys is sitting in with the morning crew to discuss sobriety, Toronto and Ladies who are Bare and Naked. We also listen to a demo tape from an aspir…
00:35:03  |   Thu 17 Mar 2022
Dead Man Talking (with Colin Nissan!)

Dead Man Talking (with Colin Nissan!)

It’s July 23, 1998! In the future, Colin Nissan will go on to become a very funny writer celebrated for his work in The Onion, McSweeney’s, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and more. But today, in 1…
00:28:38  |   Thu 10 Mar 2022
We are #3 and Lynn is on a Death Trip

We are #3 and Lynn is on a Death Trip

It’s July 16, 1998! Machine Bolt and Él Farto are moving on up, the cops are in Merkin’s pocket, and Gary Shadow from KHJ knows that when the police fail DJs, society’s collapse is not far behind. Yo…
00:22:08  |   Thu 03 Mar 2022
Ditching The Bummer Vortex (with Mike Sacks!)

Ditching The Bummer Vortex (with Mike Sacks!)

This podcast is sponsored by Tear Bucket®. Machine Bolt and Él Farto realize the upside of feeling down is getting over things! What we’re trying to say is, ÉL Farto went on a date with Steph. Super…
00:30:55  |   Thu 24 Feb 2022
Weird Choir of Angels (with Tim from Tower!)

Weird Choir of Angels (with Tim from Tower!)

It's on July 2, 1998, and the guys are rolling calls starting with one disgruntled employee named Whiskey Dick. Then they spend some time shooting the breeze with Tower Records' number one salesman (…
00:30:00  |   Thu 17 Feb 2022
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