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 72 - We Could Be Heroes

February 05, 2025 • Charles Mooney, Lisa Umbarger • Season 1 • Episode 80

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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 his helicopter piloting skills to rescue stranded people and animals in a time of crisis. Then they'll share the story of a rapper who jumped into action to save a young girl after she was struck by a car. Tune in for these powerful tales of music, bravery, and the unexpected ways artists change lives - sometimes literally.

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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