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KPODD 101.3 — Comedy Fiction
KPODD 101.3

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?

Copyright: © 2021 KPODD 101.3

Latest Episodes:

Microwave Safety Rocks! Sep 23, 2021

Show notes

It's 02-05-98 and Station Manager Gene is saying weird random stuff about time and space, El Farto complies with The California Prepackaged Meal Advisory Board, and in the news we've got "The Millionaire Next Door" and a story about a covey of Belgian performance artists throwing baked goods at Bill Gates. Plus! SeVan® Listener Complaints! Machine Bolt introduces "Unsung"!

Still On Hold Sep 16, 2021

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It's 1-29-98 and the DJs of the KPODD morning show are taking your calls, reading FM Listener Review Cards, and to getting in trouble with the fuzz. Plus! Workshopping new slogans for the Raddest Morning Team in the Southland! Machine Bolt had an in-person interaction with Art Alexakis! And El Farto delivers a heartfelt apology. Epic! The Double D!

A Bit of a Laundry Bind (with Beth Lisick!) Sep 09, 2021

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It’s January 22, 1998 and Alternative Rock makes first contact with Alternative Comedy. Performer and Writer Beth Lisick is in the studio to coach Machine Bolt and Él Farto on a trend they just don’t get. News, weather, and an update on what has happened to the Tercel since it was modified to look like a van (from most angles).

Got Banned Twice Sep 02, 2021

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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 Aug 26, 2021

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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!

Half Empty? Get Smaller Glass. (with Maggie Serota!) Aug 19, 2021

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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!

Not a White Christmas, Bloodhound Aug 12, 2021

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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? Aug 05, 2021

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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!

Injection Molded Life Jul 29, 2021

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It'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 in for our heroes. You win!

Both Entertaining and Deeply Humiliating Jul 22, 2021

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It'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!

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