The Audience Won't Like It

Rob and Leslie Shoecraft
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Married hosts Rob and Leslie Shoecraft invite you into their closet (literally) for a podcast that’s equal parts nostalgia trip, music nerd-out, and absurd banter. Born from a joke about how the audience probably won’t like it, the show leans into that spirit—riffing on everything from Star Trek episodes and Kitty Wells deep cuts, to feet, crockpots, and cover songs that live on YouTube thanks to copyright. Each week, the conversation drifts like two people killing time in line for a concert—unexpected, hilarious, and sometimes strangely profound. Future episodes explore growing up in the 80s and 90s, The Dollhouse Murders, “5 of 5” and borrowed chords in music theory, bodybuilding meal prep, Wu-Tang Clan, Gordon Lightfoot, Alan Thicke, Herb Alpert, and whatever other rabbit holes pop up along the way. If you like side tangents, forgotten pop culture, and covers of songs your mom might love, you might just find that you do like it after all.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Bobiverse, Hatchet & Our Favorite Books to Reread | Ep 28

    We trade the fiction books we can’t stop revisiting, from classic kid survival stories to big nerdy sci-fi series that reward another pass. We also squeeze in our James Taylor concert line chatter, then wrap with our own cover of “You’ve Got A Friend” and a rapid-fire tour of famous versions.  • quitting Paradise and venting about mismatched TV tropes  • why rereading happens and how “comfort reads” form  • audiobook life, narrator preferences, and what breaks immersion  • Rob’s rereads and re-listens, including Magic 2.0, Bobiverse, Dungeon Crawler Carl, and Hard Luck Hank  • Leslie’s rereads, including Ender’s Game, Hatchet, The Cookcamp, and the Harry Potter series  • time-loop recommendation with The First 15 Lives of Harry August  • books we want to read again, including Project Hail Mary and Gates of Fire  • covering “You’ve Got A Friend,” plus James Taylor vs Carole King and the best and worst cover instincts  Make sure you subscribe and like and you can send us an email at audiencewon'like it at gmail.com. You can watch our Instagram go by on the audience won't like it. You can subscribe on YouTube, you can subscribe on podcast platforms, and you can send us some mail to our PO box. Send us Fan Mail 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1hr 39min

  2. 30 MAR

    We Watched MST3K Mitchell with All the Commercials | Ep 27

    We put Mystery Science Theater 3000 under a microscope by watching Mitchell and letting the riffs and a full block of mid-90s VHS commercials reshape the whole experience. Then we switch gears to The Kinks’ Waterloo Sunset, from the riff and harmony to the lyrics, the covers, and the one performance that finally proved the song can be messed up.  • Debating theme songs that explain the premise  • People Under The Stairs listening notes and the interlude problem  • Quick reactions to Oppenheimer and the “what have I done” theme  • A marriage license trip derailed by a baton at courthouse security  • Why MST3K jokes hit and why Mitchell is perfect fodder  • The 90s Comedy Central commercial block as pure nostalgia  • Waterloo Sunset musical details, “chilly chilly,” and chord moves  • The lyric interpretation split between sweet and unsettling  • Cover versions we recommend plus ones we do not  • Our dream cover picks, B-side picks, and soundtrack vibes  We’d love it if you’d leave us a comment. We’d love it if you subscribe. We’d love it if you’d follow us over on Instagram at the audience won’t like it. I’d love it if you’d leave an email at audience won’t like it at gmail.com. Please don’t use “or the”. Send us Fan Mail 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1hr 55min

  3. 23 MAR

    80s/90s Media Memories: Fears, Firsts & She's Leaving Home (Beatles) | Ep 26

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    1hr 54min

  4. 16 MAR

    Cannibal the Musical, David the Gnome & Diff'rent Strokes Theme Songs | Ep 25

    We bounce from basement banter to dark books, cult musicals, and classic TV theme songs, then pull it all together with a mashup performance. We argue about what makes parody work, why nostalgia hits so hard, and how over-explaining becomes both a flaw and a feature. • debut of a new theme song and the rules of “kissing a recently passed loved one” • the show format as simulated waiting-in-line small talk plus a concert ending • moving Corrections Corner to Instagram to keep the main feed tighter • comments corner, shout-outs, and a birthday song for Uncle Dan • why Rob over-explains everything, including the Andre the Giant “weighed a ton” origin story • Kindle Unlimited realities, bad editing, and a rare romance recommendation that is actually well done • Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons, brutal content, villain craft, and “how does an author live in that headspace” • Cannibal! The Musical background, influences, best jokes, and a full plot walk-through • why classic TV theme songs used to tell the whole story • David The Gnome origins, lyric differences, and an unexpectedly devastating series finale • Different Strokes premise, Alan Thicke songwriting credits, cover picks, and soundtrack talk Guys, uh check out our uh YouTube channel. If you're listening to us, you can go watch us on YouTube if you want to hear us sing David the Gnome and uh different strokes. Yes. Um, like, subscribe, leave comments, send us an email at audiencewon'tlike it at gmail.com. Check us out at the audience won't like it on Instagram. Send us Fan Mail 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1hr 49min

  5. 9 MAR

    X-Files Tooms, All Alanis Really Wants & Blondie | Ep 24

    We dive from Blondie’s Parallel Lines to Alanis’s All I Really Want, then into the X-Files’ creepiest early villain, with a pit stop at a Nine Inch Nails arena show and a Bruno Mars performance masterclass. We argue what makes pop endure, why smart horror still works, and how live shows can feel like machines that breathe. • show format as a “waiting in line” hangout • listener comments and a skunky dog cameo • corrections on songs, film trivia, and instruments • Blondie’s Parallel Lines as pop built from punk roots • Debbie Harry’s vocal range and band chemistry • track highlights including Fade Away And Radiate • Buddy Holly cover debate and what covers miss • Nine Inch Nails live breakdown and setlist feel • Bruno Mars’ precision and band choreography • X-Files Squeeze and Tombs plot beats and fear • cinematography, vents, screws, and green eyes • parole board absurdity and escalator payoff • Alanis songwriting with Glenn Ballard and mixolydian bite • covers, B-sides, and who should cover it next • wrap with links, platforms, and where to find us Subscribe to us. Do all those things. Audiencewon’tlikeit@gmail.com. We’re on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram. Send us Fan Mail 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    2h 5m

  6. 2 MAR

    Earth, Wind & Fire, Event Horizon & Bill Withers' Use Me | Ep 23

    We bounce from peak-period Earth, Wind & Fire to Fallout’s sharp TV adaptation and then dive headlong into Event Horizon’s culty sci‑fi horror before closing with a deep, joyful groove on Bill Withers’ Use Me. Along the way we correct names, hum hooks, and argue about falsetto fatigue, jazz harps, and spaceship décor. • what our show format is and why we role‑play “strangers in a concert line” • Russian Doll soundtrack notes including Harry Nilsson and Pink Floyd ties • subscriber milestone shout and live‑show anecdotes • clarifications on actors, Shakira’s background, and auditory auras • quick hits on reading, yin yoga, and cottage‑cheese baking hacks • Fallout’s tone, canon links, and why the ghoul works • Event Horizon cast, 90s look, and the chaos dimension theories • the captain’s log lore, test screenings, and alternate cut rumors • Use Me songcraft, chord movement, and why the pocket matters • favorite covers, dream pairings, and a nod to Uncle Dan’s band Subscribe, like, comment. Check out Instagram for 21z. “To audiencewon’tlikeit@gmail.com — send us your curated comments” Send us Fan Mail 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1hr 59min

  7. 23 FEB

    Working Out with Migraines, Tom Petty's Wildflowers & The Cactus Blossoms | Ep 22

    We trace a practical path for working out with migraines while still living a full life, then unwind with Russian Doll’s brainy chaos and a warm Tom Petty cover. Hydration, mobility, and smarter intensity take center stage as we trade stories, fixes, and a few laughs. • quick cold open, studio banter, and setup • corrections corner on TV, films, and names • Uncle Dan as future fact-checker and sidekick • album swap: The Cactus Blossoms, sound and influences • Bob James live set, band notes, and takeaways • Russian Doll seasons one and two with spoilers • reading, games, and media we’re into now • migraine triggers, auras, and fast response plan • hydration targets, warm-ups, and cool-downs • neck and shoulder mobility to reduce triggers • training tweaks: belt squats, easy strength, lower max effort • covering Tom Petty’s Wildflowers and favorite covers Check out our cover of Wildflowers on YouTube and subscribe. Leave a comment, send us an email at audiencewontlikeit@gmail.com, and tell us what to sing next Send us Fan Mail 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1hr 46min

  8. 16 FEB

    3 Taxi's Reverend Jim Eps, Cooley High & Rancid's "Old Friend" | Ep 21

    We own up to a Groundhog Day blind spot, tighten some dangling facts, and then sink into why Taxi’s Jim episodes still crackle. A Rancid “Old Friend” cover closes the loop as we talk chords, bass lines, and making music under pressure. • what Corrections Corner is for and why details matter • how telenovelas, The Soup, and misheard names reveal media memory • why Taxi works: ensemble chemistry, Bob James’s theme, physical comedy • Elegant Iggy’s class jokes and gentle dignity • Jim The Psychic’s panic farce and prophecy setup • Reverend Jim’s DMV test and the long yellow‑light gag • Cooley High as a “hard PG” time capsule • Rancid context, Matt Freeman’s bass, and song structure • choosing covers, B‑sides, and soundtrack pairings • the creative grind of recording and what we learned Email us at audiencewon’tlikeit@gmail.com and follow The Audience Won’t Like It on Instagram for clips and updates Send us Fan Mail 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1hr 49min
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Married hosts Rob and Leslie Shoecraft invite you into their closet (literally) for a podcast that’s equal parts nostalgia trip, music nerd-out, and absurd banter. Born from a joke about how the audience probably won’t like it, the show leans into that spirit—riffing on everything from Star Trek episodes and Kitty Wells deep cuts, to feet, crockpots, and cover songs that live on YouTube thanks to copyright. Each week, the conversation drifts like two people killing time in line for a concert—unexpected, hilarious, and sometimes strangely profound. Future episodes explore growing up in the 80s and 90s, The Dollhouse Murders, “5 of 5” and borrowed chords in music theory, bodybuilding meal prep, Wu-Tang Clan, Gordon Lightfoot, Alan Thicke, Herb Alpert, and whatever other rabbit holes pop up along the way. If you like side tangents, forgotten pop culture, and covers of songs your mom might love, you might just find that you do like it after all.

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  • Creator
    Rob and Leslie Shoecraft
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Audience Won't Like It
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