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Bad Reputation tells stories about women in rock. The lost stories. The complicated stories. The good stories. Host Micco Caporale reads the stuff you don’t have time to read and tracks down the people you don’t know how to find so you get stories you’ve been desperate to hear. This podcast mixes hi…

Micco Caporale


    • Nov 20, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    The Runaway Runaways, Ep. 4: Black Leather

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 43:35


    While the Runaways were recording their first album, Kim Fowley brought in Ann Boleyn to audition. In turning down the opportunity, she looked towards a life in heavy metal. Ann Boleyn was mentored by Ronnie James Dio; she fronted Hellion; and she founded New Renaissance Records.

    The Runaway Runaways, Ep. 3: Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 47:41


    In this episode, Cherie Currie and Jackie Fox join the Runaways, and co-founding member Kari Krome leaves. There's also some myth-busting of popular Runaways lore such as the origin of "Cherry Bomb,” an introduction to Hollywood punk icon Pleasant Gehman, and some exploration on the social and cultural obstacles that made/make taking a stand against abusive figures like Kim Fowley, difficult.Content warning: This episode discusses sexual violence.Logo Photo: Martin CrudoOutro Music: Death Valley

    The Runaway Runaways, Ep. 2: Yesterday's Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 44:38


    At their inception, the Runaways were a trio of raw sound and teenage ambition. But Micki Steele, their original bassist and lead singer, was quickly pushed out of the band. Almost 10 years later, she found a home in the Bangles, a band that gave her more commercial success and creative satisfaction than the Runaways ever could. But what happened between leaving the Runaways and joining the Bangles?Logo photo by Martin CrudoOutro music by Death Valley

    The Runaway Runaways, Ep. 1: I Wanna Be Where the Boys Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 34:00


    The Runaways were the first all-female hard rock band to achieve mainstream success, but they had a famously abusive manager. How did this affect the band’s development, and where did women who refused to work with the Runaways’ manager… end up? In this first episode, we’ll start exploring these questions. You’ll also meet Kari Krome, Joan Jett, Sandy West, and Micki Steele — and get a taste for how their rock ambitions helped pave the way for Los Angeles punk.Outro music by Death Valley.Podcast logo by Martin Crudo.

    The Runaway Runaways (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 1:50


    This is a teaser for season one of Bad Reputation. The Runaways were the first all-female hard rock band to achieve notable recognition, but they were orchestrated by an abusive man. How did this influence their contributions to music? And where did the women who refused to work with the Runaways’s manager end up? The Runaway Runaways is an ongoing series.Trailer music by Death ValleyLogo photo by Martin Crudo

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