Falling Star, Rising Star

Michael Rubin is the powerhouse lead singer and songwriter of The Inoculated Canaries and now leading the genre-defying band King Falcon currently touring with dates in WI, IL, and TX. He joins me to discuss starting a band and releasing their first EP at 13yrs old, growing up with a rock dad, forming and rocking with a second band, finding a sound with his bandmates James, Dylan, and Brian; his dream guitar, his new band's upcoming EP, and dishes on the real story behind how the Incoulated Canaries found their "Donna."  This episode was originally recorded and released in October 2020 during the height of the pandemic. It seems that, due to some insane snafu inside Libsyn which I only recently figured out was going on, that the episode was pulled from the various platforms at some point and removed from being available. I am not sure how or why this happened but I am releasing it now as part of the current season of episodes. Enjoy! King Falcon info, merch, & 2026 tour dates  The Inoculated Canaries Listen to Faux Real on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and all your favorite podcast platforms! Watch & listen on YouTube Become a patron of this program! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod © 2026 Wilder Entertainment

The campaign to completely and permanently remove Trump's star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame has begun! The campaign already has 175 signatures and counting! Join me in removing this symbol of racism, bigotry, warmongering, elitism, and genocidal authoritarian madness.   Sign the petition here - https://www.change.org/remove-trumpsstar I am also in the running to be Top Host! Vote here to help me lead my own podcast produced by iHeartRadio, take home $25,000, and be a guest on an episode of On Air with Ryan Seacrest! Listen to Faux Real on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and all your favorite podcast platforms! Watch select episodes on YouTube Become a patron of this program! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod © 2026 Wilder Entertainment

I am re-releasing my incredible conversation with the legendary Eric Bauza (Coyote vs Acme) to celebrate his awesome success with Coyote vs Acme and to frolick in the joy of our conversation about Ghostbusters which is super relevant heading into October, especially with the upcoming event for The Real Ghostbusters on Oct 3rd through Eric and his awesome fiance Caroline's charity screening org Cartoons United happening at Dynasty Typewriter here in LA. They are also doing an all-day streaming event this Sat, Sep 12th so don't miss it! Tune into Cartoons United / The Real Ghostbusters 40th anniversary livestream event Sep 12th Get your ticket to the Cartoons United / The Real Ghostbusters event Oct 3rd Listen to Faux Real on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and all your favorite podcast platforms Watch select episodes on YouTube Become a patron of this program! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod © 2026 Wilder Entertainment

I share a story about saving a kitten, talk about community, discuss world affairs, share some news that's glad, and others that are sad. This is a stream of consciousness episode. No guest, just me. I'll be back with guests soon-ish. Enjoy! Click my Linktree to follow me on social media & see my work Listen to Faux Real on all your favorite podcast platforms! Watch Faux Real on YouTube! Become a patron of this program! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod © 2026 Wilder Entertainment

I bring you an official announcement Click my Linktree to follow me on social media & see my work Listen to Faux Real on all your favorite podcast platforms! Watch Faux Real on YouTube! Become a patron of this program! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod © 2026 Wilder Entertainment

This week, I share the story of my run in with the Secret Service. If you've heard it before, you haven't heard it all. DSA LA Voter Guide Listen to Faux Real on all your favorite podcast platforms! Become a patron of this program! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod © 2026 Wilder Entertainment

Comedian and author Lahna Turner (Teacher of the Year) returns for a record fourth time on this podcast to chat about her new documentary film Come What May about her late comedian husband Ralphie May now screening across America, the comic based on Ralphie's life called Pounds of Power which she wrote, how standup works into her life as a mom, and so much more!  Follow here for Lahna's stand-up dates & to order your copy of Pounds of Power Go here to see a screening of Come What May near you Listen to Faux Real on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and all your favorite podcast platforms! Become a patron of this program! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod © 2026 Wilder Entertainment

This week's episode is a re-release from all the way back in 2018 with the awesome Lyric Lewis (A.P. Bio, The Chit Show), who you can currently see starring on the Groundlings internet phenomena The Chit Show and who you can also see on stage alongside an incredible cast including Nathan Fillion (Firefly, The Rookie), Will Forte (Sunny Nights), Lamorne Morris (New Girl), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), and many more, in the hilarious stage production of "13-Year-Old Michael Ausiello Presents: Beverly Hills: A Pretend Soap Opera Performed By Real Actors." Follow Lyric on Instagram Watch Lyric on The Chit Show See Lyric on stage in Beverly Hills (play) Listen to Faux Real on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and all your favorite podcast platforms! Become a patron of this program! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod © 2026 Wilder Entertainment

Charis Michelsen is a globally-recognized actress, model, fashion icon, and published author who has created a universal beauty standard for men and women across two books and an A.I. which will be rolled out soon. She joins me here on the podcast to chat about her work on and off screen including working with Scorsese and Nic Cage. She also shares a story of how she fended off someone attempting to break into her home! Enjoy! Charis Michelsen official site Follow Charis on Instagram Hire ME for your red carpet & special event needs! Learn more about Committee for the First Amendment Listen to Faux Real on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and all your favorite podcast platforms! Become a patron of this program! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod © 2026 Wilder Entertainment

On this awesome episode, I welcome Lindsay Barnett who is the CEO of Playground Productions and the Executive Producer of the Backyard Sports: The Animated Special, along with the incredible actor Michael Vlamis who voices Tony Delvecchio in the special. Lindsay and Michael join me to chat all about the special, bring Dave & Busters on to present it, Lindsay's work in video games, and Micheal's work across many projects going back to 2009. This is a really fun one!  Watch Backyard Sports: The Animated Special on YouTube! Follow Lindsay Barnett on Instagram Follow Michael Vlamis on Instagram Watch the Q&A for Micheal's upcoming film Crossword from the 2025 Chattanooga Film Festival Hire ME for your red carpet & special event needs! Learn more about Committee for the First Amendment Listen to Faux Real on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, and all your favorite podcast platforms! Become a patron of this program! Ads provided by Libsyn Instagram @FauxRealPod Twitter @FauxRealPod Facebook @FauxRealPod © 2026 Wilder Entertainment