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Before TikTok trends, YouTube parodies, and silly podcasts (present company excluded), there was Dr. Demento—the godfather of gloriously goofy music.
In this episode of Tape Spaghetti, Blake and Scott explore the madcap legacy of the airwave anarchist who championed cultural absurdity and without whom we might never have had Weird Al Yankovic.
What’s the power of parody and the social value of silliness? As the guys discover, novelty songs are more than just punchlines — they’re portals into the pop culture psyche.
Expect baloney, bologna, radio nostalgia , cult followings, and just enough analysis to feel smart about loving dumb songs.
Maybe.
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Before TikTok trends, YouTube parodies, and silly podcasts (present company excluded), there was Dr. Demento—the godfather of gloriously goofy music.
In this episode of Tape Spaghetti, Blake and Scott explore the madcap legacy of the airwave anarchist who championed cultural absurdity and without whom we might never have had Weird Al Yankovic.
What’s the power of parody and the social value of silliness? As the guys discover, novelty songs are more than just punchlines — they’re portals into the pop culture psyche.
Expect baloney, bologna, radio nostalgia , cult followings, and just enough analysis to feel smart about loving dumb songs.
Maybe.
Love the show?
If you play guitar or other steel stringed instruments, or know someone who does... Consider grabbing something from us at https://stringjoy.com/

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