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. 2D AGO

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

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    1h 54m

  2. MAR 16

    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 a text 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1h 49m

  3. MAR 9

    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 a text 📺 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

  4. MAR 2

    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 a text 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1h 59m

  5. FEB 23

    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 a text 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1h 46m

  6. FEB 16

    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 a text 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1h 49m

  7. FEB 9

    Time Loop Plans, Paths of Glory & Little Talks Cover | Ep 20

    Two hours of playful debate turn into a sharp thought experiment about living one day for decades, framed by a Kubrick gut punch, a 90s action rewatch, and a tender dive into Icelandic indie pop. We wrestle with memory, risk, kindness, and the skills that actually matter when time stops. • why Paths of Glory still stings as an anti‑war classic • The Rock’s big set pieces, plot choices, and 90s tone • Warren G’s G‑Funk textures and crossover pull • time loop rules, boundaries, and mental models • memory techniques, crowdsource strategies, and sanity • skill stacks worth keeping: language, music, cooking, movement • ethics of pranks, prevention, and non‑harm interventions • how far travel, danger, or money games can stretch in one day • Little Talks arrangement choices, covers, and lyric weight • B‑sides, mashups, and soundtrack placements Check us out on YouTube if you’re not watching us on YouTube. Check us out on Spotify or Apple Music or wherever you get your podcast. Like and subscribe. Please do. Leave us a comment. Making the show better. Send a text 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1h 53m

  8. FEB 2

    Two Married Nerds Walk Into A Dimension… Then Cover A Biker Ballad | Ep 19

    Two married hosts chase curiosity across dimensions, from a war movie’s spike of adrenaline to a Victorian satire’s mind-bend and a girl-group classic’s theatrical punch. We compare three Flatland films, argue over adaptations, and close with a jangly, joyful cover. • cold open with singing and show premise • quick hits in corrections corner across music, TV, and trivia • The Deer Hunter scene analysis and score talk • Off To Be The Wizard and game-save hacking analogies • Flatland’s society, Lineland, Pointland, and the sphere visit • three Flatland adaptations compared for tone and fidelity • teen tragedy genre and Leader Of The Pack music theory bits • dream covers, B-sides, and recording notes for our version Check out our cover on YouTube and subscribe. “Why don’t you go ahead and like and subscribe if you’re on there? We’ve done 19 of them.” Send a text 📺 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel! This is also where you can watch our covers of the songs we discuss. 👉 youtube.com/@TheAudienceWontLikeIt

    1h 40m
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Rob and Leslie Shoecraft
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Audience Won't Like It
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