July 2017 – Let's Watch Cop Rock!

Let’s Watch Cop Rock – Episode 0004

Welcome to Episode 04 of “Let’s Watch Cop Rock,” an 11-episode podcast discussing that classic police procedural rock musical soap opera crime drama Cop Rock, 11 episodes of which aired on ABC during the fall of 1990.

Over the course of this podcast as a whole, we discuss the events of the show, our reactions to the music, and the ways this program worked, or didn’t work, and why some of it still seems very relevant today. Sometimes we get political. Sometimes we crack up uncontrollably. Sometimes we tell unbelievable but entirely true stories of our own lives’ intersections with crime or law enforcement or both. Every episode we play Good Cop, Bad Cop, or Innocent Bystander? AND, take note of what Officer Orifice says around minute 35, regarding his soundtrack compilation, appearing soon on YouTube! Check his Twitter, @OfficerOrifice, for more information!

To briefly recap: LaRusso’s been arrested – or, as Officer Orifice puts it, “banged up” – for murder; Randy Newman looks like he’s suffering some sort of distress during the opening theme song; Father-Husband has prostatitis and a number of other problems; Krystal Ashtray’s mother sold her baby for probably significantly less than the agreed upon price a couple of weeks ago; the Chief of Police is a delusional and violent misogynist we’re supposed to see as a loveable oaf;

If you’re curious to watch the Chicken Lady sketch we reference obliquely in the first few seconds of the episode proper, check this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHOFmHMTN5k

If you’re curious about some of the British desserts – or, as he says, “puddings” – referenced by Officer Orifice, you’re on your own.

Watch the fourth episode of Cop Rock before listening. Trust me, it’ll make a lot more sense that way. You can get Cop Rock on Amazon or direct from Shout Factory. There are links for each in the show notes. I want to mention again, we are in no way associated with the production of the television program Cop Rock, nor do any of us have any association with Shout Factory’s production and distribution of the DVD version. We gain nothing financially from your purchase of Cop Rock. What we gather instead is the joy of spreading to others something we love.

You can find Officer Orifice on Twitter as @OfficerOrifice. I’m there too as @CopRocker.

Our theme music is “The Crime” by reiswerk, with full attribution in the show notes. Stick around at the end for a peek at what happened the very first time we tried to say our names. And now… Let’s Watch Cop Rock!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cop-Rock-Complete-Ronny-Cox/dp/B01BHCPQXA

Shout Factory: https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/cop-rock-the-complete-series

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Let’s Watch Cop Rock – Episode 0003

Welcome to Episode 3 of “Let’s Watch Cop Rock,” an 11-episode podcast discussing that classic police procedural rock musical soap opera crime drama Cop Rock, 11 episodes of which aired on ABC during the fall of 1990.

Over the course of this podcast as a whole, we discuss the events of the show, our reactions to the music, and the ways this program worked, or didn’t work, and why some of it still seems very relevant today. Sometimes we get political. Sometimes we crack up uncontrollably. Sometimes we tell unbelievable but entirely true stories of our own lives’ intersections with crime or law enforcement or both. We always play Good Cop, Bad Cop, or Innocent Bystander? And sometimes we aren’t sure what to say beyond what. the. Fuck?

Two things are in the show notes for you to reference. One is the “Rainbow Sponge” super-cut video. It’s two minutes of extremely surreal sales pitch for a line of art sponges. The other is an image of Agent Dana Scully’s second season “look” from The X-Files for you to have a visual reference.

I want to emphasize you should watch the third episode of Cop Rock before listening to this episode of the podcast. It’ll make a lot more sense. If you want to chat about the show you can find Officer Orifice on Twitter at @OfficerOrifice. I’m there, too, as @CopRocker.

LInks to places where you can buy your very own copy of Cop Rock are in the show notes, but remember you can always find it on Amazon at a very reasonable price.

Our theme music is “The Crime” by reiswerk, with full attribution in the show notes. And now… Let’s Watch Cop Rock!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cop-Rock-Complete-Ronny-Cox/dp/B01BHCPQXA

Shout Factory: https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/cop-rock-the-complete-series

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Let’s Watch Cop Rock – Episode 0002

Welcome to Episode 2 of “Let’s Watch Cop Rock,” an 11-episode podcast discussing that classic police procedural rock musical soap opera crime drama Cop Rock, 11 episodes of which aired on ABC during the fall of 1990.

Over the course of this podcast as a whole, we discuss the events of the show, our reactions to the music, and the ways this program worked, or didn’t work, and why some of it still seems very relevant today. Sometimes we get political. Sometimes we crack up uncontrollably. Sometimes we tell unbelievable but entirely true stories of our own lives’ intersections with crime or law enforcement or both. Every episode we play Good Cop, Bad Cop, or Innocent Bystander. And sometimes we aren’t sure what to say beyond what. the. fuck?

To recap briefly from last time, the chief of police is an insane and violent person who shoots animatronic dummies he keeps in a closet; Officer Overacting’s partner was killed; there’s a guy with an enlarged prostate; a woman who is bad at math sold her baby; and everyone is from New York.

I don’t want to delay you any longer, but I will take a moment to emphasize you should watch the second episode of Cop Rock before listening to this episode of the podcast. It’ll make a lot more sense. If you want to chat about the show you can find Officer Orifice on Twitter at @OfficerOrifice. I’m there, too, as @CopRocker.

LInks to places where you can buy your very own copy of Cop Rock are in the show notes, but remember you can always find it on Amazon at a very reasonable price.

Our theme music is “The Crime” by reiswerk, with full attribution in the show notes. And now… Let’s Watch Cop Rock!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cop-Rock-Complete-Ronny-Cox/dp/B01BHCPQXA

Shout Factory: https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/cop-rock-the-complete-series

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Let’s Watch Cop Rock – Episode 0001

Welcome to Episode 01 of “Let’s Watch Cop Rock,” an 11-episode podcast discussing that classic police procedural rock musical soap opera crime drama Cop Rock, 11 episodes of which aired on ABC during the fall of 1990.

Over the course of this podcast as a whole, we discuss the events of the show, our reactions to the music, and the ways this program worked, or didn’t work, and why some of it still seems very relevant today. Sometimes we get political. Sometimes we crack up uncontrollably. Sometimes we tell unbelievable but entirely true stories of our own lives’ intersections with crime or law enforcement or both. Every episode we play Good Cop, Bad Cop, or Innocent Bystander? And sometimes we aren’t sure what to say beyond what. the. fuck?

Cop Rock was brave and innovative in any number of ways. It took risks. It gambled big. It didn’t always hit the jackpot – and sometimes it rolled snake eyes. This podcast is our way of tipping our hat to anyone brave enough to make art that doesn’t always work, because sometimes, sometimes, it works better than we could have possibly imagined.

In this first episode, we’re just getting started. Bear with us while we find our sea legs and get going. This episode is pretty long. Most of them clock in a little shorter. Hang in there. Watch the first episode of Cop Rock before listening. Trust me, it’ll make a lot more sense that way. You can get Cop Rock on Amazon or direct from Shout Factory. There are links for each in the show notes. I want to make it clear we are in no way associated with the production of the television program Cop Rock, nor do any of us have any association with Shout Factory’s production and distribution of the DVD version. We gain nothing financially from your purchase of Cop Rock. What we gather instead is the joy of spreading to others something we love.

Mostly.

We don’t love everything about it, and I think we make that abundantly clear.

But come along with us. Watch the show, listen in, and let us know what you think. Is this the best of bravery, taking risks and giving its all? Or was it… something less than that? You can find Officer Orifice on Twitter as @OfficerOrifice. I’m there too as @CopRocker.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cop-Rock-Complete-Ronny-Cox/dp/B01BHCPQXA

Shout Factory: https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/cop-rock-the-complete-series

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