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.
Episodes
101 episodes
Ep 83 - Dead Air
Jackalope Tales: Dead AirThis 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 for refusing ...
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Ep 82 - This Is Not The Shroud You're Looking For
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 Jim Morrison faked his death to escape the fame...
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Episode 90
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51:06
Ep 81 - Don't Mess With Taxes
Episode Title: “Don’t Mess With Taxes”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...
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Episode 89
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50:26
Ep 80 - I Have No Proof, But.......
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 Fort Worth Stockyards when Morgan Wallen — yes...
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Episode 88
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55:24
Ep 79 - Put A Needle In It
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 bad luck and personal misfortune in its wake....
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Episode 87
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50:39
Ep 78 - Where The Trolls Have No Shame
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-serious frontman—Bono of U2. First, we dive i...
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Episode 86
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46:15
Ep 77 - Beat It
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? According to rumors that have circulated for years...
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Episode 85
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45:32
Ep 76 - Shart Tank
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, quite literally, left their mark. Fr...
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Episode 84
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49:46
Ep 75 - Grin And Bear It
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.Jackalope Tales dives into the near-tragic tale of Michael...
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Episode 83
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49:54
Ep 74 - Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosy
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 inauguration. What seemed like a routine performanc...
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Episode 82
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50:58
Ep 73 - Shoot That Poison Arrow
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.First, they dig into Screaming Jay Hawkin’s ...
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Episode 81
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55:51
Ep 72 - We Could Be Heroes
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 res...
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Episode 80
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40:05
Ep 71 - Punk Rock Alphabet
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...
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Episode 79
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51:11
Ep 70 - Home Is Where The Whisky Is
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.They dive into the night The Doors were fi...
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Episode 78
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55:23
Ep 69 - Can I Buy A Vowel?
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 letter of the sign, funding its restoration a...
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Episode 77
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50:55
Ep 68 - Spiritual Sellouts: Where Music Meets Mash
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, came with a highly unexpected twist, and Ch...
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Episode 76
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43:09
Ep 67 - New Year New Face
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 ride through artistry or alarm...
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Episode 75
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42:08
Ep 66 - Tinsel, Tease, and T & A
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 Christmas specials that jingled way too m...
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Episode 74
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46:21
We Are The World....Barely
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 the 1985 charity anthem tha...
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Episode 73
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48:49
Ep 64 - No Experience Necessary
Welcome to Jackalope Tales podcast! In this epidsode, Lisa & Charles talk about humble beginnings for two artists before they were superstars. And their first jobs were not exactly glamorous. Gwen Stefani served up soft-se...
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Episode 72
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45:53
Ep 63 - Throat Punches & Lozenges
In this episode, Charles & Lisa explore the fascinating - and sometimes downright bizarre - rituals singers use to keep their voices in top shape. From Corey Taylor of Slipknot's suprising pre-show routine to the unconventional habits...
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Episode 71
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43:49
Ep 62 - Hit Me Gravy One More Time
Welcome to the 2nd annual Jackalope Tales celebration of Thanksgiving! Lisa & Charles share the five musicians each would invite to their Thanksgiving festivities! Happy Thanksgiving J-Lopes!! New podcast episodes e...
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Episode 70
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45:43
Ep 61 - Keep Your Day Job
Jackalope Tales takes a look at two song writers who created two major hits for other musicians to perform. Lisa delves into the story of the governor of Louisiana who may have had some mafia ties, and Charles takes a look at a chil...
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Episode 69
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49:05