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This was jolly good fun!
This week on The AP Strange Show I had a fun and joke-filled chat with Charles Lear and Blackwolf John Oates about the crazy world of 1980s ufology, focusing on the people and media outlets of the era.
Check it out!
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Uncovering 80s UFOlogy... Live! with Charles Lear
Podcast Episode · The AP Strange Show · 11/16/2025 · 1h 44m
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November 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This was jolly good fun!
Card #48: Testament
“Testament originally came together in the San Francisco bay area in 1983 under the name legacy. Four years later, the Testament legend began with the release of their debut album The Legacy, followed by The New Order & Practice What You Preach. Vocalist Chuck Billy, (1/5)
“Testament originally came together in the San Francisco bay area in 1983 under the name legacy. Four years later, the Testament legend began with the release of their debut album The Legacy, followed by The New Order & Practice What You Preach. Vocalist Chuck Billy, (1/5)
October 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Card #48: Testament
“Testament originally came together in the San Francisco bay area in 1983 under the name legacy. Four years later, the Testament legend began with the release of their debut album The Legacy, followed by The New Order & Practice What You Preach. Vocalist Chuck Billy, (1/5)
“Testament originally came together in the San Francisco bay area in 1983 under the name legacy. Four years later, the Testament legend began with the release of their debut album The Legacy, followed by The New Order & Practice What You Preach. Vocalist Chuck Billy, (1/5)
Card #198: Rob McKillop
“Rob McKillop’s booming bass has been at the foundation of Exodus’ metallic sound since these Bay Area bashers were founded in the early 80s. Hailing from Berkeley, California, McKillop says he’s most proud of his playing on the band’s two most recent LPs, (1/6)
“Rob McKillop’s booming bass has been at the foundation of Exodus’ metallic sound since these Bay Area bashers were founded in the early 80s. Hailing from Berkeley, California, McKillop says he’s most proud of his playing on the band’s two most recent LPs, (1/6)
October 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Card #198: Rob McKillop
“Rob McKillop’s booming bass has been at the foundation of Exodus’ metallic sound since these Bay Area bashers were founded in the early 80s. Hailing from Berkeley, California, McKillop says he’s most proud of his playing on the band’s two most recent LPs, (1/6)
“Rob McKillop’s booming bass has been at the foundation of Exodus’ metallic sound since these Bay Area bashers were founded in the early 80s. Hailing from Berkeley, California, McKillop says he’s most proud of his playing on the band’s two most recent LPs, (1/6)
Card #49: Joey Belladonna
“Joey Belladonna was the final member to join Anthrax. His arrival in 1986 helped launch the band out of the NY area club circuit & onto the national area circuit. One of Joey’s first live appearances was in front of 15,000 fans at a Black Sabbath concert in (1/6)
“Joey Belladonna was the final member to join Anthrax. His arrival in 1986 helped launch the band out of the NY area club circuit & onto the national area circuit. One of Joey’s first live appearances was in front of 15,000 fans at a Black Sabbath concert in (1/6)
October 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Card #49: Joey Belladonna
“Joey Belladonna was the final member to join Anthrax. His arrival in 1986 helped launch the band out of the NY area club circuit & onto the national area circuit. One of Joey’s first live appearances was in front of 15,000 fans at a Black Sabbath concert in (1/6)
“Joey Belladonna was the final member to join Anthrax. His arrival in 1986 helped launch the band out of the NY area club circuit & onto the national area circuit. One of Joey’s first live appearances was in front of 15,000 fans at a Black Sabbath concert in (1/6)
Card #129: Vince Neil
“Vince Neil was lured into Motley Crue after band members Tommy Lee & Nikki Sixx saw him perform in an L.A. club with his band, Rock Candy. Since then, Vince has developed into one of rock’s most popular front men whose sexy good looks, hot stage moves & powerful singing (1/5)
“Vince Neil was lured into Motley Crue after band members Tommy Lee & Nikki Sixx saw him perform in an L.A. club with his band, Rock Candy. Since then, Vince has developed into one of rock’s most popular front men whose sexy good looks, hot stage moves & powerful singing (1/5)
October 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Card #129: Vince Neil
“Vince Neil was lured into Motley Crue after band members Tommy Lee & Nikki Sixx saw him perform in an L.A. club with his band, Rock Candy. Since then, Vince has developed into one of rock’s most popular front men whose sexy good looks, hot stage moves & powerful singing (1/5)
“Vince Neil was lured into Motley Crue after band members Tommy Lee & Nikki Sixx saw him perform in an L.A. club with his band, Rock Candy. Since then, Vince has developed into one of rock’s most popular front men whose sexy good looks, hot stage moves & powerful singing (1/5)
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"It always made me feel less alone." I've heard this said by other MST3K fans, and I think it's just about the most gratifying thing you can hear about something you worked on.
Recently I got to talk to Bill Hader about his love of bad late-night movies and #MST3K in particular. Find out his surprising connection to MITCHELL, and whether he was going to be involved with the most recent incarnation of the show, in this fascinating and very funny Q&A.
The Silver Screen Interview: BILL HADER | Hooked to the Silver Screen
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September 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
"It always made me feel less alone." I've heard this said by other MST3K fans, and I think it's just about the most gratifying thing you can hear about something you worked on.
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This Is Who Charlie Kirk Was | Defector
Certainly the dead tend to be thought of more fondly than they were in life. Still, it’s quite disorienting to watch American institutions obediently line up to display the utmost solemnity for a bigo...
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September 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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September 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Card #254: John Tempesta
“New York born John Tempesta is the most recent addition to Exodus’ thrash lineup. Joining the band on their infamous Headbanger’s Ball tour in 1989, John used to be the drum tech for Anthrax, but he always dreamed of playing in a professional, recording, & (1/5)
“New York born John Tempesta is the most recent addition to Exodus’ thrash lineup. Joining the band on their infamous Headbanger’s Ball tour in 1989, John used to be the drum tech for Anthrax, but he always dreamed of playing in a professional, recording, & (1/5)
July 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Card #254: John Tempesta
“New York born John Tempesta is the most recent addition to Exodus’ thrash lineup. Joining the band on their infamous Headbanger’s Ball tour in 1989, John used to be the drum tech for Anthrax, but he always dreamed of playing in a professional, recording, & (1/5)
“New York born John Tempesta is the most recent addition to Exodus’ thrash lineup. Joining the band on their infamous Headbanger’s Ball tour in 1989, John used to be the drum tech for Anthrax, but he always dreamed of playing in a professional, recording, & (1/5)
Card #96: Rob Affuso (1/6)
July 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Card #96: Rob Affuso (1/6)
Card #21: Cliff Williams
“Bass player Cliff Williams has been a mainstay with AC/DC for many years. Cliff’s solid backing vocals & punchy basslines have provided the bedrock for the band’s sound on record & countless stage performances. When not on tour with AC/DC, Williams relaxes at his (1/4)
“Bass player Cliff Williams has been a mainstay with AC/DC for many years. Cliff’s solid backing vocals & punchy basslines have provided the bedrock for the band’s sound on record & countless stage performances. When not on tour with AC/DC, Williams relaxes at his (1/4)
July 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Card #21: Cliff Williams
“Bass player Cliff Williams has been a mainstay with AC/DC for many years. Cliff’s solid backing vocals & punchy basslines have provided the bedrock for the band’s sound on record & countless stage performances. When not on tour with AC/DC, Williams relaxes at his (1/4)
“Bass player Cliff Williams has been a mainstay with AC/DC for many years. Cliff’s solid backing vocals & punchy basslines have provided the bedrock for the band’s sound on record & countless stage performances. When not on tour with AC/DC, Williams relaxes at his (1/4)
Card #75: Malcolm Young
“Rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young writes much of AC/DC’s material with younger brother Angus, with whom he formed the band in Australia. The group’s reputation as an exceptional live band stems from constant touring in clubs while still based down under. (1/4)
“Rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young writes much of AC/DC’s material with younger brother Angus, with whom he formed the band in Australia. The group’s reputation as an exceptional live band stems from constant touring in clubs while still based down under. (1/4)
July 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Card #75: Malcolm Young
“Rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young writes much of AC/DC’s material with younger brother Angus, with whom he formed the band in Australia. The group’s reputation as an exceptional live band stems from constant touring in clubs while still based down under. (1/4)
“Rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young writes much of AC/DC’s material with younger brother Angus, with whom he formed the band in Australia. The group’s reputation as an exceptional live band stems from constant touring in clubs while still based down under. (1/4)
Card #178: Motley Crue
Motley Crue has made their reputation by being the most outrageous, unpredictable, & irreverent band ever to emerge from Los Angeles. Guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx, vocalist Vince Neil, & drummer Tommy Lee have sold over 18 million copies worldwide of (1/8)
Motley Crue has made their reputation by being the most outrageous, unpredictable, & irreverent band ever to emerge from Los Angeles. Guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx, vocalist Vince Neil, & drummer Tommy Lee have sold over 18 million copies worldwide of (1/8)
July 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Card #178: Motley Crue
Motley Crue has made their reputation by being the most outrageous, unpredictable, & irreverent band ever to emerge from Los Angeles. Guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx, vocalist Vince Neil, & drummer Tommy Lee have sold over 18 million copies worldwide of (1/8)
Motley Crue has made their reputation by being the most outrageous, unpredictable, & irreverent band ever to emerge from Los Angeles. Guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx, vocalist Vince Neil, & drummer Tommy Lee have sold over 18 million copies worldwide of (1/8)
Card #179: Skid Row
“Skid Row was formed in 1987 by guitarist Dave ‘The Snake’ Sabo & bassist Rachel Bolan. The addition of wildman vocalist Sebastian Bach, guitarist Scotti Hill & drummer Rob Affuso turned this five-member rock ‘n’ roll band into both a leader & major force in rock music. (1/6)
“Skid Row was formed in 1987 by guitarist Dave ‘The Snake’ Sabo & bassist Rachel Bolan. The addition of wildman vocalist Sebastian Bach, guitarist Scotti Hill & drummer Rob Affuso turned this five-member rock ‘n’ roll band into both a leader & major force in rock music. (1/6)
July 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Card #179: Skid Row
“Skid Row was formed in 1987 by guitarist Dave ‘The Snake’ Sabo & bassist Rachel Bolan. The addition of wildman vocalist Sebastian Bach, guitarist Scotti Hill & drummer Rob Affuso turned this five-member rock ‘n’ roll band into both a leader & major force in rock music. (1/6)
“Skid Row was formed in 1987 by guitarist Dave ‘The Snake’ Sabo & bassist Rachel Bolan. The addition of wildman vocalist Sebastian Bach, guitarist Scotti Hill & drummer Rob Affuso turned this five-member rock ‘n’ roll band into both a leader & major force in rock music. (1/6)
Card #32: Greg Christian
“Testament’s Greg Christian, & his lines below the riffs, winds his way through the arrangements with serpentine style. In his time off Greg enjoys the night life with frequent visits to the local Bay Area metal clubs. ‘Last call dudes!’”
When I told you (1/4)
“Testament’s Greg Christian, & his lines below the riffs, winds his way through the arrangements with serpentine style. In his time off Greg enjoys the night life with frequent visits to the local Bay Area metal clubs. ‘Last call dudes!’”
When I told you (1/4)
July 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Card #32: Greg Christian
“Testament’s Greg Christian, & his lines below the riffs, winds his way through the arrangements with serpentine style. In his time off Greg enjoys the night life with frequent visits to the local Bay Area metal clubs. ‘Last call dudes!’”
When I told you (1/4)
“Testament’s Greg Christian, & his lines below the riffs, winds his way through the arrangements with serpentine style. In his time off Greg enjoys the night life with frequent visits to the local Bay Area metal clubs. ‘Last call dudes!’”
When I told you (1/4)
Card #98: Brian Baker
“Brian was a member of the punk band Minor Threat whose first album was recorded when he was just 15 years old. Since then, he has played on over 20 records. Brian joined Junkyard in 1988 just three weeks before they started recording their debut album for Geffen (1/4)
“Brian was a member of the punk band Minor Threat whose first album was recorded when he was just 15 years old. Since then, he has played on over 20 records. Brian joined Junkyard in 1988 just three weeks before they started recording their debut album for Geffen (1/4)
July 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Card #98: Brian Baker
“Brian was a member of the punk band Minor Threat whose first album was recorded when he was just 15 years old. Since then, he has played on over 20 records. Brian joined Junkyard in 1988 just three weeks before they started recording their debut album for Geffen (1/4)
“Brian was a member of the punk band Minor Threat whose first album was recorded when he was just 15 years old. Since then, he has played on over 20 records. Brian joined Junkyard in 1988 just three weeks before they started recording their debut album for Geffen (1/4)
Card #225: Gary Holt
“Gary Holt formed the thrash band Exodus with future Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett in 1981. Born in Oakland, California, Gary calls Ted Nugent, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joe Satriani, & Ritchie Blackmore his main influences. Gary enjoys blowing up GI Joes & stuffed animals, (1/5)
“Gary Holt formed the thrash band Exodus with future Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett in 1981. Born in Oakland, California, Gary calls Ted Nugent, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joe Satriani, & Ritchie Blackmore his main influences. Gary enjoys blowing up GI Joes & stuffed animals, (1/5)
June 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Card #225: Gary Holt
“Gary Holt formed the thrash band Exodus with future Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett in 1981. Born in Oakland, California, Gary calls Ted Nugent, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joe Satriani, & Ritchie Blackmore his main influences. Gary enjoys blowing up GI Joes & stuffed animals, (1/5)
“Gary Holt formed the thrash band Exodus with future Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett in 1981. Born in Oakland, California, Gary calls Ted Nugent, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joe Satriani, & Ritchie Blackmore his main influences. Gary enjoys blowing up GI Joes & stuffed animals, (1/5)
Card #105: Dave “The Snake” Sabo
Dave “Burt” Sabo
Dave “Spit” Sabo
Dave “Grunt” Sabo
Dave “The Amboy Assassin” Sabo
Dave “Tulip” Sabo
Dave “Fritz” Sabo
Dave “Sex” Sabo
Dave “Ringworm” Sabo
Dave “The New Jersey Nihilist” Sabo
Dave “Sassy Scotty Hill” Sabo
Dave “Touch” Sabo
(1/2)
Dave “Burt” Sabo
Dave “Spit” Sabo
Dave “Grunt” Sabo
Dave “The Amboy Assassin” Sabo
Dave “Tulip” Sabo
Dave “Fritz” Sabo
Dave “Sex” Sabo
Dave “Ringworm” Sabo
Dave “The New Jersey Nihilist” Sabo
Dave “Sassy Scotty Hill” Sabo
Dave “Touch” Sabo
(1/2)
June 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Card #105: Dave “The Snake” Sabo
Dave “Burt” Sabo
Dave “Spit” Sabo
Dave “Grunt” Sabo
Dave “The Amboy Assassin” Sabo
Dave “Tulip” Sabo
Dave “Fritz” Sabo
Dave “Sex” Sabo
Dave “Ringworm” Sabo
Dave “The New Jersey Nihilist” Sabo
Dave “Sassy Scotty Hill” Sabo
Dave “Touch” Sabo
(1/2)
Dave “Burt” Sabo
Dave “Spit” Sabo
Dave “Grunt” Sabo
Dave “The Amboy Assassin” Sabo
Dave “Tulip” Sabo
Dave “Fritz” Sabo
Dave “Sex” Sabo
Dave “Ringworm” Sabo
Dave “The New Jersey Nihilist” Sabo
Dave “Sassy Scotty Hill” Sabo
Dave “Touch” Sabo
(1/2)
Card #67: Eric Brittingham
“Cinderella’s blonde bassist says that success hasn’t changed his outlook on life one bit. ‘It’s great to make records that sell,’ he says, ‘but you can’t let that change who you are. You’ve still got to have time to spend with the kids who’ve made you a success.’ (1/5)
“Cinderella’s blonde bassist says that success hasn’t changed his outlook on life one bit. ‘It’s great to make records that sell,’ he says, ‘but you can’t let that change who you are. You’ve still got to have time to spend with the kids who’ve made you a success.’ (1/5)
June 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Card #67: Eric Brittingham
“Cinderella’s blonde bassist says that success hasn’t changed his outlook on life one bit. ‘It’s great to make records that sell,’ he says, ‘but you can’t let that change who you are. You’ve still got to have time to spend with the kids who’ve made you a success.’ (1/5)
“Cinderella’s blonde bassist says that success hasn’t changed his outlook on life one bit. ‘It’s great to make records that sell,’ he says, ‘but you can’t let that change who you are. You’ve still got to have time to spend with the kids who’ve made you a success.’ (1/5)
Card #26: Chuck Billy
“Testament’s Chuck Billy stalks the concert stage like a bull in a china shop. His shaggy mane of hair covering his face, his tall body practically dwarfing his bandmates, Billy virtually demands attention as he preaches out Testament’s power-riffed songs. (1/6)
“Testament’s Chuck Billy stalks the concert stage like a bull in a china shop. His shaggy mane of hair covering his face, his tall body practically dwarfing his bandmates, Billy virtually demands attention as he preaches out Testament’s power-riffed songs. (1/6)
June 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Card #26: Chuck Billy
“Testament’s Chuck Billy stalks the concert stage like a bull in a china shop. His shaggy mane of hair covering his face, his tall body practically dwarfing his bandmates, Billy virtually demands attention as he preaches out Testament’s power-riffed songs. (1/6)
“Testament’s Chuck Billy stalks the concert stage like a bull in a china shop. His shaggy mane of hair covering his face, his tall body practically dwarfing his bandmates, Billy virtually demands attention as he preaches out Testament’s power-riffed songs. (1/6)
Card #246: Erik Turner
“Erik Turner formed Warrant in 1985 & suffered through all the trials & tribulations the band suffered before finally landing their record deal in 1988. Erik manages to blend his varied influences into a style that’s all his own. Debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy (1/6)
“Erik Turner formed Warrant in 1985 & suffered through all the trials & tribulations the band suffered before finally landing their record deal in 1988. Erik manages to blend his varied influences into a style that’s all his own. Debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy (1/6)
June 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Card #246: Erik Turner
“Erik Turner formed Warrant in 1985 & suffered through all the trials & tribulations the band suffered before finally landing their record deal in 1988. Erik manages to blend his varied influences into a style that’s all his own. Debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy (1/6)
“Erik Turner formed Warrant in 1985 & suffered through all the trials & tribulations the band suffered before finally landing their record deal in 1988. Erik manages to blend his varied influences into a style that’s all his own. Debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy (1/6)
Card #194: Slaughter
“In 1990, a new rock band called Slaughter exploded onto the scene. Blending explosiveness with sophistication, vocalist Mark Slaughter, bass guitarist Dana Strum, guitarist Tim Kelly, & drummer Blas Elias have created Stick It To Ya, one of the year’s hottest new albums. (1/7)
“In 1990, a new rock band called Slaughter exploded onto the scene. Blending explosiveness with sophistication, vocalist Mark Slaughter, bass guitarist Dana Strum, guitarist Tim Kelly, & drummer Blas Elias have created Stick It To Ya, one of the year’s hottest new albums. (1/7)
June 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Card #194: Slaughter
“In 1990, a new rock band called Slaughter exploded onto the scene. Blending explosiveness with sophistication, vocalist Mark Slaughter, bass guitarist Dana Strum, guitarist Tim Kelly, & drummer Blas Elias have created Stick It To Ya, one of the year’s hottest new albums. (1/7)
“In 1990, a new rock band called Slaughter exploded onto the scene. Blending explosiveness with sophistication, vocalist Mark Slaughter, bass guitarist Dana Strum, guitarist Tim Kelly, & drummer Blas Elias have created Stick It To Ya, one of the year’s hottest new albums. (1/7)
Card #222: Dan Spitz
“Anthrax’s talented guitarist Dan Spitz ranks among the thrash form’s most gifted instrumentalists. Danny’s brother, Dave ‘The Beast’ Spitz, briefly played with Black Sabbath in the mid-80s.”
Why does Dave “The Beast” Spitz get a nickname while Dan(ny) Spitz doesn’t? (1/4)
“Anthrax’s talented guitarist Dan Spitz ranks among the thrash form’s most gifted instrumentalists. Danny’s brother, Dave ‘The Beast’ Spitz, briefly played with Black Sabbath in the mid-80s.”
Why does Dave “The Beast” Spitz get a nickname while Dan(ny) Spitz doesn’t? (1/4)
June 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Card #222: Dan Spitz
“Anthrax’s talented guitarist Dan Spitz ranks among the thrash form’s most gifted instrumentalists. Danny’s brother, Dave ‘The Beast’ Spitz, briefly played with Black Sabbath in the mid-80s.”
Why does Dave “The Beast” Spitz get a nickname while Dan(ny) Spitz doesn’t? (1/4)
“Anthrax’s talented guitarist Dan Spitz ranks among the thrash form’s most gifted instrumentalists. Danny’s brother, Dave ‘The Beast’ Spitz, briefly played with Black Sabbath in the mid-80s.”
Why does Dave “The Beast” Spitz get a nickname while Dan(ny) Spitz doesn’t? (1/4)
Card #42: Angus Young
“Scottish-born, Australian-raised Angus grew up in a musical family that includes brother & rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young. They formed AC/DC in the early 70s & established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on their debut album, High Voltage. Fourteen (1/6)
“Scottish-born, Australian-raised Angus grew up in a musical family that includes brother & rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young. They formed AC/DC in the early 70s & established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on their debut album, High Voltage. Fourteen (1/6)
June 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Card #42: Angus Young
“Scottish-born, Australian-raised Angus grew up in a musical family that includes brother & rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young. They formed AC/DC in the early 70s & established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on their debut album, High Voltage. Fourteen (1/6)
“Scottish-born, Australian-raised Angus grew up in a musical family that includes brother & rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young. They formed AC/DC in the early 70s & established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on their debut album, High Voltage. Fourteen (1/6)