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IT'S FINALLY HERE - Season 2's final episode featuring some of the most experimental acts in the industry today: Embryo Desperados and Ass Erosion. These closing acts of the season talk to us about playing shows at theme parks and meeting the strangest fans in the basement of a frat house! But the question remains: which of these bands is real? ### Vote for the real band on our socials! IG: @tbir_pod TW: @tbir_pod FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisbandisreal ### Tune in tomorrow on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/tbirpod) for the reveal! ### Episode Credits **Host & Editor:** Madeline Dimayuga **Music Producer:** [Fictitious Professor](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5U2xopOB56sBPfeA54O30Z) Rate & Review on[ Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real)

It's the second to last episode of Season 2 and despite ALL delays, it's finally here! Take a listen and find our which ROCK band is real: Urinary Olympics or Virgin Donkey? This one has got all the funnies, but we also wanted to bring your attention to the crisis happening in Texas right now. A lot of friends and contributors of our show are going through losses of power and heat in the middle of a historic freeze, so please do what you can to help by donating to any of the following Venmos: @austinmutualfund, @feedthepeopledallas, @mutualaidhou, @trinitymutualaid ### Follow us on our socials! IG: @tbir_pod TW: @tbir_pod FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisbandisreal ### Check out our [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/tbirpod) Channels for S2 reveals! ### Episode Credits **Host & Editor:** Madeline Dimayuga **Music Producer:** [Jake Dromgoole](https://soundcloud.com/sippinmimos) Rate & Review on[ Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real)

On this KILLER episode, we got the jazz sensation that is Nightmare Gutters and the sultry, spooky talent that is Disco Skeletons! We talk about Transylvania, golden kazoos, and the ways of living your existence as a feeling to reach social nirvana~ TO BE CLEAR - no one in this episode caused COVID-19, but someone made some questionable decisions while on tour...so who was it? ### Tell us by voting on our socials! IG: @tbir_pod TW: @tbir_pod FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisbandisreal ### Tune in tomorrow on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/tbirpod) for the reveal! ### Episode Credits **Host & Editor:** Madeline Dimayuga **Music Producer:** [Fictitious Professor](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5U2xopOB56sBPfeA54O30Z) Rate & Review on[ Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real)

HEADS UP Y'ALL - this episode is going to be a hard one...And not just because we talk about frozen nipples, family struggles, and the merits of "Don't Trust These Dudes 101" - but because these artists did NOT make it easy for you to guess which one is the real hip-hop group! Is it the twerk-tastic Snakes With Human Traits? Or the rags-to-riches success Rural Compatriots? ### Vote on our socials! IG: @tbir_pod TW: @tbir_pod FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisbandisreal ### Tune in tomorrow on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/tbirpod) for the reveal! ### Episode Credits **Host & Editor:** Madeline Dimayuga **Music Producer:** [Trey Curtis](https://soundcloud.com/trey-curtis) Rate & Review on[ Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real)

HEY LADIES - this one is for y'all! We got the pop princess frontwomen of Pastel Bitch and Meat Cookie with us for this episode - we talk about girl tribes, boy troubles, and how to clapback at every ex you've ever had. It's simple: write a song about them! But we gotta know - which of these ruthless queens is in the real band? ### Tell us by voting on our socials! IG: @tbir_pod TW: @tbir_pod FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisbandisreal ### Tune in tomorrow on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/tbirpod) for the reveal! ### Episode Credits **Host & Editor:** Madeline Dimayuga **Music Producer:** [Hauskaat](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Z0CE8pMuuQmxmO473BFpk?si=oZ1408x8Rr2Alg4VbAKeEg) Rate & Review on[ Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real). This marks the halfway point of this short n' sweet season - but don't worry! We've got more seasons to come, and if you want to be a part of it, **send an email to tbir.podcast@gmail.com** with a clip of your stnad-up, msuic or performance of either! You could be featured on our program!

The bands in this episode are taknig country back for themselves - and we couldn't be happier about it! We sat down with the frontmen from country/folk bands Heirloom Tomatoes and 4K Horse Nuts to discuss the landscape of country music tiday, how gay America REALLY is, and defend the honor of one of the greatest minds of our generation: Jack Johnson. But can you tell which band is real? ### Vote for the real band on our socials! IG: @tbir_pod TW: @tbir_pod FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisbandisreal ### Tune in tomorrow on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/tbirpod) for the reveal! ### Episode Credits **Host & Editor:** Madeline Dimayuga **Music Producer:** [Jake Dromgoole](https://soundcloud.com/sippinmimos) Rate & Review on[ Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real)

ANOTHA ONE - that's right, we're doing this show weekly now! Like a regular schedule! That you can keep up with! This week, we bring in the talented MCs of rap groups Shit Demon and Dwarven Girth! We talk some DnD, combating racism, demonic possession and other light fare. But listener - which MC is real? ### Tell us by voting on our socials! IG: @tbir_pod TW: @tbir_pod FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisbandisreal ### Tune in tomorrow on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/tbirpod) for the reveal! ### Episode Credits **Host & Editor:** Madeline Dimayuga **Music Producer:** [Fictitious Professor](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5U2xopOB56sBPfeA54O30Z) Rate & Review on[ Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real)

After a LONG hiatus, THIS BAND IS REAL is back and (hopefully) better than ever! Your host is now in Los Angeles, but we have bands from Austin, New York, New Orleans, and Chicago - that's right, we're going national baby! Our Season 2 premiere feaures bands Wang Green and Invincible Hammer Dong - we jam to sad girl bops, talk quran-tunes and friendly arson as well as debate pizza! But the question remains: which band is real? ### Vote on our socials! IG: @tbir_pod TW: @tbir_pod FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisbandisreal ### Tune in tomorrow on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/tbirpod) for the reveal! ### Episode Credits **Host & Editor:** Madeline Dimayuga **Music Producer:** [Hauskaat](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Z0CE8pMuuQmxmO473BFpk?si=oZ1408x8Rr2Alg4VbAKeEg) Rate & Review on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real)

## Check out this bonus track from the beautiful Maria Forsythe! You can check out more music by Maria at [fb.me/maria.forsythe.5](http://fb.me/maria.forsythe.5)

# Enjoy this prime bonus content from surprise audience volunteer, Noelle of Austin! # Featuring Maria Forsythe and Madima! This episode of This Band is Real was recorded LIVE at Gordough's Public House South Lamar, Austin TX.

It is time to wrap up this season, and we went ALL OUT for this one: we got songstress Maria Forsythe, the elusive South Austin Regulars, an outdoor concert at Gordough's Public House South Lamar, and some surprising guests... Hope y'all enjoyed Season 1 - we're hoping to start up Season 2 after the summer! # TBiR Season One Finale Talent & Crew Host - Madeline Dimayuga Sound Mixer - Morgan Honaker Technical Directors - Carly Stalder & Nick Griffith Guitar - Ruben Duenez Bass - Anthony Wilmore Lead Guitar - Jake Dromgoole Percussion - Elliot Mayo Talent - Maria Forsythe, Irielle Wesley, Paul Carruba, Symply Courtney, and Jason Andrew Castro ## Follow Us On Our Social! Facebook: [fb.me/thisbandisreal](http://fb.me/thisbandisreal) Twitter: @tbir_pod Instagram: @tbir_pod Rate & Review on[ Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real), and [Google Podcasts](http://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnBvZGlhbnQuY28vdGhpc2JhbmRpc3JlYWwvcnNzLnhtbA%3D%3D)

In case you missed it, Guest Host Scarlett Alexandra performed a couple of original compositions, including this masterpiece!

You can find more music by Madima at [fb.me/maddimacoustic](http://fb.me/maddimacoustic); or check out previous episodes of This Band is Real from Season 1!

In our penultimate episode for Season 1, we brought in a special host to take over the pod: please enjoy the comedy stylings of Scarlett Alexandra as she interviews soul rock artist Short Term Cupid, and the lactose intolerant Madima! We discuss protecting the environment, motion picture soundtracks, and little baby licks on guitar! Stay tuned next month for the final episode of Season 1! ## TBiR Talent & Crew Episode 5: Host - Scarlett Alexandra Sound Mixer - Morgan Honaker Technical Directors - Carly Stalder & Nick Griffith Guitar - Ruben Duenez Bass - Anthony Wilmore Cajon - Elliot Mayo Talent - Short Term Cupid & Madima ### Follow Us On Our Social! Facebook: [fb.me/thisbandisreal](http://fb.me/thisbandisreal) Twitter: @tbir_pod Instagram: @tbir_pod Rate & Review on[ Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real)

You can find more of Jenny at her weekly show at Dozen Street here in Austin every Thursday from 6-8 PM! Check out her upcoming shows (including a SXSW showcase) on her website [www.patreon.com/jennyparrott](http://www.patreon.com/jennyparrott)

It is time to get ~intimate~ with our first Fireside Show! Straight from the living room of our host Madeline Dimayuga, it is time to cozy up to some SXSW darlings: O.M.F and Jenny Parrott! Listen to the journeys of these two musicians - from Macon, Georgia to Nawlins, they've been all over and have plenty of stories to share. We're so happy to be back from hiatus here on **This Band is Real!** ## TBiR Talent & Crew Episode 4: Host - Madeline Dimayuga Sound Mixer - Morgan Honaker Technical Directors - Nick Griffith & Carly Stalder Guitar - Ruben Duenez Bass - Anthony Wilmore Cajon - Elliot Mayo Mandolin - Jake Dromgoole Talent - Old Money Fuckbois & Jenny Parrott # Follow Us On Our Social! Facebook: [fb.me/thisbandisreal](http://fb.me/thisbandisreal) Twitter: @tbir_pod Instagram: @tbir_pod Available on [Apple Podcasts](http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real)

Look out for more shows in Austin, Texas from none other than Vanilla Presley! Vanilla Presley Presents: Kick Butt Stand Up - January 18th @ Kick Butt Coffee Music & Booze 8:30-10:30 PM | $5 You can see their event on [Do512](http://do512.com/events/2019/1/18/the-two-dollar-showcase-stand-up-comedy) to buy tickets! You can check out more of their music on [Spotify](http://open.spotify.com/artist/7z8IC9nhnVUiq7cQIfBwnI), [SoundCloud](http://soundcloud.com/vanillapresley), or their [official website](http://vanillapresley.com/).

TBIR History was made on this episode: we made our debut on the Fallout Theater stage, we had a hotly contested rap battle, and we got EXPLICIT LANGUAGE. Not only that, but we get into resolutions of 2019, investing your money, and haunted houses (spoopy content - you have been warned). Protect your mom's gentle ears, and take a listen to the MC stylings of Little Kids With $20 and Vanilla Presley on this episode of **This Band is Real!** *This episode brought to you by:* ### Fallout Theater Fallout Theater is a live comedy venue and training center in the heart of downtown Austin, with shows 7 nights a week featuring long-form improv, sketch and stand-up. Fallout’s mission is to focus on elevating Austin comedy through high-quality programming and instruction, with an emphasis on diversity, experimentation, and community. Visit falloutcomedy.com to see their full line-up of shows and availability for classes; and be sure to follow them across all social platforms @falloutcomedyatx. ## TBiR Talent & Crew Episode 3: Host - Madeline Dimayuga House Manager - Virgil Shelby Sound Mixer - Morgan Honaker Technical Director - Nick Griffith House Guitar - Jake Dromgoole House Bass - Anthony Wilmore House DJ - Knick Knack Panic Attack aka Elliot Mayo Talent - Little Kids With $20 & Vanilla Presley # Follow Us On Our Social! Facebook: [fb.me/thisbandisreal](http://fb.me/thisbandisreal) Twitter: @tbir_pod Instagram: @tbir_pod Rate & Review on[ Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-band-is-real/id1442284800) and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/this-band-is-real)

## Please enjoy this fun little Vulfpeck cover done by the TBIR Crew! VOCALS - Madeline Grace GUITAR - Jake Dromgoole GUITAR - Ruben Duenez BASS - Anthony Wilmore DRUMS - Elliot Mayo CAMERA - Nick Griffith LIVE MIX - Carly Stalder POST MIX - Morgan Honaker ### Check out our [Facebook Page](http://fb.me/thisbandisreal) for the official music video!

Look out for the newest album by County, A Solo Performance, dropping in February 2019! You can find the music of band member Ryan Ricks on his [Bandcamp.](http://ryanricks1.bandcamp.com)