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)

THIS BAND IS REAL

Embryo Desperados and Ass Erosion

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)

Urinary Olympics and Virgin Donkey

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)

Nightmare Gutters and Disco Skeletons

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)

Snakes With Human Traits and Rural Compatriots

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!

Pastel Bitch and Meat Cookie

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)

Heirloom Tomatoes and 4K Horse Nuts

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)

Shit Demon and Dwarven Girth

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)

Season 2 Premiere - Wang Green and Invincible Hammer Dong

## 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)

Maria Forsythe - "Windswept"

# 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.

Spoken Word Special - "Vaccinate (Your Children)"

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)

Season 1 Finale

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

Scarlett Alexandra - "If I'm Fat Or Not"

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!

Madima - "Melt"

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)

Short Term Cupid & Madima

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)

Jenny Parrott - "loving you is a little bad"

This Band is Real is a month-to-month program showcasing bands that you have never heard of. This podcast features actual bands that have not yet made their way into the limelight, alongside other bands you might secretly wish never do. Show Concept Each episode brings in an improviser or stand-up comic to create the identity of a fake band based on live audience suggestions. Based on these suggestions, the house band and featured performer will play a completely improvised song. To close out the show, an actual band that may not be well known will be interviewed in addition to performing two of their songs live. Imagine if UCB and Audiotree had an improvised baby. ...there’s probably a better way to phrase that, but that’s honestly what it is!

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