Jackalope Tales

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.

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Ep 71 - Punk Rock Alphabet

January 29, 2025 • Charles Mooney, Lisa Umbarger • Season 1 • Episode 79

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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!

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Produced by: Charles Mooney
Executive Producers: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger

Original Music by: Charles Mooney and Lisa Umbarger

Kazoo Solo by: Courtney Mooney