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. 1d ago

    Monk, The Mandalorian & The End of Oak Street | Ep 43

    We bounce from TV comfort food to full-on nerd joy, weighing what makes a movie or show feel satisfying even when it’s messy. We review Mandalorian And Grogu and The End Of Oak Street, then dig into a classic Monk jury-duty story before winding down with Patsy Cline lore and classic country ballads.  • reading listener comments and reacting to the compilation edit  • why Reacher works as self-aware action comfort TV  • the BoJack Horseman episode that turns into pure sadness  • music discoveries, including Red Clay Strays and Nintendo covers by The Advantage  • Mandalorian And Grogu review, including trope overload and “too many babies” merchandising energy  • spoiler-free thoughts on The End Of Oak Street as Jurassic Park adjacent but meaner  • Monk Season 4 Episode 16 recap, jury duty chaos and 12 Angry Men parallels  • the juror twist, sequester logic gaps, and why Monk is still rewatchable  • Patsy Cline “Faded Love” history, covers, and the darker older song roots  Make sure you uh like and subscribe. Yes, and uh share with your friends.  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

  2. Sep 28

    Tribbles, Tooms & Weeping Angels | Sci-Fi TV Compilation

    We bounce across four sci-fi worlds and see how one good idea can become comedy, horror, or heartbreak depending on the show. We laugh at Tribbles and 90s tech, get genuinely creeped out by Tooms, and end up arguing about how “The Inner Light” tech would break Starfleet if anyone tried to use it for training.  • pairing The Trouble With Tribbles with Trials And Tribble-ations as a perfect homage combo  • why the original Klingons look “wrong” and how DS9 turns it into a joke  • favorite Kirk moments, the grain mission, and the Scotty bar fight trigger line  • how The X-Files builds dread in Squeeze and Tombs with sewer shots, bile nests, and relentless pacing  • the most 90s parts of the investigation, from fingerprints to bite mark matching  • why Blink works even with minimal Doctor screen time, plus the “quantum locked” Weeping Angels rule  • what The Sound Of Her Wings gets right about purpose, grief, and friendship across centuries  • a full Inner Light recap, the flute symbolism, and our biggest simulation logic questions  Audience won't like it at gmail.com  At the audience won't like it  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

  3. Sep 14

    Lazy Ways to Get Fit + Bugonia and Cliffhanger | Ep 42

    We bounce from everyday life to the big stuff, using a homemade deodorant detour and a couple of movie watch notes to set up a real talk run at training that actually fits a busy week. We land on simple fitness principles we can repeat, then close out with Motown love and why “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” still sounds like a supergroup flex.  • quick house keeping and how to jump around  • listener shoutouts, comments, corrections, and running bits  • homemade deodorant recipe, crystal deodorant, and the aluminum concern  • Begonia reactions, what we love, and how to talk without spoilers  • music rabbit holes, prog rock, and what we have on repeat  • Cliffhanger review, cast love, and the stunt stories  • soup season, meal prep systems, and making food fun again  • Easy Strength basics, why adherence matters more than intensity  • greasing the groove, “grease traps”, and building volume without overthinking  • timer based workouts, full body sessions, and post meal walking  • “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” background, vocal chemistry, and key change talk  Check us out on uh YouTube and uh podcasts and whatnot.  Hey, you know, comment below if you know what they’re called.  Use code indeed. I-N-D-E-E-D.  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

  4. Aug 31

    School Bathrooms, Trapper Keepers & Milk in a Bag | Ep 41

    We jump from chaotic life updates into a back to school reminiscence that gets weirdly specific fast, from bathroom survival rules to the sensory joy of brand-new supplies. We end by geeking out over Eric Clapton’s “Change The World,” including the chord logic, the Sesame Street connection, and the covers we wish existed. • acid reflux recovery setbacks and the realities of getting sick at the worst time • “champagne supernova” sickness stories and the foods you can never look at again • small town dining economics and the places you tolerate for peace and quiet • the back to school question list and why specific memories hit hardest • school bathroom habits, fear, and the moments that permanently change your rules • school supplies obsession, organization as comfort, and the infamous overstuffed binder • teachers you remember, teachers who cried, and assignments that would never fly now • cafeteria food, working lunch duty, and the glory of leaving campus • school bus social politics, accidental chaos, and what you thought you’d get caught for • awkward body stuff at school, including farts, shame, and how kids hide normal life • why “Change The World” is fun to play, plus the Muddy Waters lick rabbit hole Write in if you have a champagne supernova alex. 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

  5. Aug 17

    Ranking 'What We Do in the Shadows': Our Bedtime Sitcom Power Rankings | Ep 40

    We bounce from basement banter to a full-on media hangout, with action-movie takes, a brain-bending Netflix thriller, and the ongoing quest to find the perfect bedtime sitcom. Along the way, we celebrate our first listener email, share local life wins like karaoke, and end up geeking out over Bob Marley deep cuts and cover ideas.  • our “waiting in line” concert setup and why it always derails  • first listener email from author Sean Robbins and our plan to read his series  • audiobook habits, Kindle Unlimited, and why Cradle is addictive  • karaoke recap with Roger and the songs that surprised us  • quick check-in on starting BoJack Horseman  • Point Break (1991) review, what works, what is ridiculous, and who steals scenes  • I’m Thinking Of Ending Things plot breakdown and why it feels like memory slipping  • bedtime sitcom rankings and what makes a show sleep-friendly  • where What We Do In The Shadows lands despite the “bedtime murder”  • Bob Marley and the Wailers “Soul Captives,” guitar parts, B-sides, and cover picks  You can go on our website, theaudiencewon'like.com  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

  6. Aug 3

    The Jerk: Steve Martin's Comic Masterpiece & a Weezer Cover | Ep 39

    We bounce from basement banter into big pop culture swings, from a water aerobics win to a truly confusing R&B family tree tied to Sam Cooke and the Womack name. Then we go deep on Steve Martin’s The Jerk before closing the line with Weezer and why “All My Favorite Songs (Are Slow And Sad)” sticks in your head.  • quick audio quality apology and where to skip for The Jerk and Weezer  • standing-in-line-for-a-concert premise and why we picked Weezer  • water aerobics race story and the joy of being cheered on  • stacked enemies in arcade beat-em-ups and how games fake limitations  • Womack Sisters connections and the strange aftermath around Sam Cooke and Bobby Womack  • Heat detour, real-life inspiration, and why certain movies echo into culture  • Water Park Shark review and why some bad movies are not fun-bad  • Sienna Spiro debate, vocal style, and our slightly dark theory about “lived-in” voices  • hospice song request with a twist ending and why story songs work  • The Jerk plot recap, favorite gags, and the comedy logic of letting jokes run  • Opti-Grab, sudden wealth, the breakup scene, and why the ending still feels good  • Weezer “All My Favorite Songs (Are Slow And Sad)” key changes, covers, and dream cover picks  • soundtrack pairings and what the song reminds us of emotionally  Make sure you check us out on uh YouTube.  And wherever you go. Our cover. Yeah, our podcast. Our covers on YouTube. And we are on podcasts. If you want to hear us sing, you gotta go to the YouTube. Then you can go to our website, theaudiencewon'like.com.  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

  7. Jul 20

    We Rewatch Seven Adventure Time Episodes And Argue About What Makes Them Work

    We bounce from basement banter into a full-on Adventure Time hang, rewatching episodes that still feel original, funny, and oddly tender even when they get unsettling. We also detour through books, games, music gear, and The Who’s “Pictures Of Lily,” because that’s how our brains work when we’re waiting in line together.  • the Jeffries data sheet for skipping to topics on our site  • RIP jokes, bad timing, and the superstition of learning songs for work  • the Q chord, Flight Of The Conchords, and why weird instruments matter  • Joe Abercrombie’s First Law world, favorite quotes, and audiobook narrator praise  • retro beat ’em ups, the “stacked enemies” quirk, and what makes them satisfying  • new music we learn, from Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty to Tennessee Ernie Ford  • creepy story podcasts and why “realistic weird” hits harder than paranormal  • why Adventure Time connects in our family, plus the Minecraft treehouse tragedy  • episode picks and moments: The Enchiridion, The Jiggler, My Two Favorite People, Boom Boom Mountain  • Marceline and the Nightosphere, The Eyes, the Ice King, and “poo brain” logic  • Hall Of Egress as serious sci-fi and what it changes about Finn  • The Who’s “Pictures Of Lily,” bass love, lyric weirdness, and cover and B-side picks  Like and subscribe, and uh join us to check out pictures of Lily on YouTube. Yes. And tell all your friends. Tell them all, every last one, every single one. 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

  8. Jul 6

    Growing Up 90s: Summer Memories, Movies & Lovefool | Ep 37

    We bounce from movies and music into the messy truth of 90s summer freedom, where boredom is the feature and not a bug. We revisit everything from Star Trek IV comfort-watch energy to Lovefool chord talk, then circle back to what it feels like raising kids when you can “always know” where they are.  • our standing-in-line concert podcast setup and why YouTube is part of the bit  • remembering artists and creators we grew up with, plus the weird way news lands now  • Sublime’s new era with Jacob Nowell, and why homage can still feel real  • quick-hit review of The Punisher One Last Kill and what we wanted more of  • Strong Songs as a deep-listening rabbit hole, from Talking Heads to The Cardigans  • Koji Kondo, Japanese jazz fusion, and why retro game music works  • Enemy of the State and the fun of “enhance” tech paranoia  • Star Trek IV as pure escapism and a rare rewatch temptation  • Project Hail Mary adaptation choices, including puppetry and pacing  • parenting in dead zones, independence, and why tracking changes the vibe  • summer mornings, hanging out alone, and what we ate when nobody watched us  • water balloons, teenage intimidation, and the stories that still stick  • 90s summer food and drink nostalgia, plus sensory memories that snap you back  • Lovefool context, album tone, guitar shapes, and dream cover versions  if you really like to uh see the concert with us, then you'll have to skip over to the YouTube if you're just a listener.  check out Strong Songs.  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

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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.

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  • Creator
    Rob and Leslie Shoecraft
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Audience Won't Like It
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