Lesser Known Characters w/ Joel Jimenez & Shapel Lacey

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Shapel Lacey and Joel Jimenez dive deep into all things music.

Joel Jimenez & Shapel Lacey


    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    105 - Not Guilty Pleasures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 68:45


    Joel and Shapel list of some of their favorite songs they play when no one is around and they aren't afraid to tell you about it. What are some of your not guilty pleasures?

    Ep 104 - New Discoveries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 57:30


    There is nothing like hearing a song for the first time and discovering something new to love. Let us know some of your favorite find moments.

    Ep 103 - The Remix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 55:47


    This episode Shapel and Joel dive into some of their favorite all time remixes. drop yours in the comments below so we can share them on a future episode. 

    Ep 102 - Skate Videos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 54:28


    Joel and Shapel go down memory lane discussing their favorite skate videos and the music behind them.

    Ep 101 - Classic Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 61:45


    Joel and Shapel share some of their favorite Rock classics. Enjoy another episode of Lesser Known Characters. 

    Ep 100 - Movie Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 61:10


    Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lesserknowncharacterspodFollow Shapel: https://www.instagram.com/ShapelLaceyShapel Tour Dates: https://www.Shapellacey.comFollow Joel: https://www.instagram.com/JoelJimenezComedy

    Ep 99 - Luke Null

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 82:53


    Ep 98 - Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 57:45


    This week Joel and Shapel go over their favorite road trippin songs. Make sure to leave a comment with your favorite driving playlist below. Enjoy the episode. 

    Ep 97 - 90s Dance Hits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 57:10


    Don't judge us. Before you skip this video you should know that this episode holds the energy to conquer a stairmaster, clean your house. or any other cardio activity you need to get done. Pump Up The Jam this week with Shapel and Joel and turn it up for another episode of Lesser Known Characters.

    Ep 96 - Kat Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 62:08


    Kat Bird drops her playlist on us for this weeks episode of Lesser Known Characters. Joel and Shapel get introduced to more Chance the Rapper they have never heard. We watch a RuPaul punk and much more on this weeks episode. Enjoy!

    Ep 95 - Ballads

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 60:53


    This week Joel and Shapel talk about some of their favorite ballads from rock to rap. Join our Patreon if you want to hear us break down a few of our favorite stand up bits this week. Enjoy.

    Ep 94 - Great Lyrics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 58:59


    Shapel and Joel share lyrics from some of their favorite songs. From the lyrics that motivate us to the songs that rip our hearts out. Enjoy some of these gems. 

    Ep 93 - 90s Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 56:25


    Shapel and Joel hit you with some of their favorite rock songs from the 90s. There were way too many to fit in so leave a comment below with your favorite so we can shout them out on our next episode.

    Ep 92 - Eric Rocha

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 78:25


    Joel gets up close and personal with Eric Rocha on this episode of Lesser Known Characters. Eric paints a picture of his life through his musical choices in one of our most intimate episodes to date.

    Ep 91 - Rockin' Intros

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 54:48


    Joel and Shapel break into some of their favorite hard rock intros. Share yours below and join our patreon for extra content and to support the channel.

    Ep 90 - Covers pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 52:13


    Shapel and Joel are back with their second list of cover songs they can't get enough of. We want to hear from you and the songs you like. Let us know in the comments a cover song we may never have heard before for a chance at a free month of patreon. 

    Ep 89 - Favorite Verses Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 54:37


    Joel Jimenez and Shapel Lacey talk about some of their favorite verses. We go from Big Pun and Emenim to early Kanye and Andre 3000. Enjoy this episode of Lesser Known Characters and if you want to show your support go sign up for our Patreon. Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/lesserknowncharacterspodFollow Shapel:https://www.instagram.com/ShapelLacey Shapel Tour Dates:https://www.Shapellacey.comFollow Joel:https://www.instagram.com/JoelJimenezComedy

    Ep 88 - Earl Skakel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 86:23


    Earl Skakel joins the pod and takes us to Detroit Rock City. We learn all sorts of KISS facts in this laughter filled episode. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. 

    Ep 87 - Matt Lockwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 70:29


    From Boy Bands to Limp Bizkit this episode has it all. Check out Matt Lockwoods playlist on this weeks episode of Lesser Known Characters. 

    Ep 86 - 2024 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 56:39


    Joel and Shapel give a recap of 2024 on this weeks episode of Lesser Known Characters.

    Ep 85 - Gabby Lamb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 65:03


    Christmas 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 68:18


    Ep 83 - Robert DeLong

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 66:14


    We got Robert DeLong in the studio today and he takes us on a journey of all kinds of new music. He is a musician who specializes in Electronic music and has turned things as odd as a Wii Controller into a musical instrument. He has performed all over and is now with us to talk about the music that has inspired him. ENJOY. Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lesserknowncharacterspodFollow Shapel: https://www.instagram.com/ShapelLaceyShapel Tour Dates: https://www.Shapellacey.comFollow Joel: https://www.instagram.com/JoelJimenezComedy

    Ep 82 - BK Sharad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 75:53


    BK Sharad drops by the studio and he takes us through a list of music that balance a unique line between boy bands and hardcore. We remember some of the all time school dance slow songs that would crush souls and much more on this episode of Lesser Known Characters.

    Ep 81 - Toby Morse #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 70:25


    Toby Morse is back for another episode and this time we are diving into the music that makes him the legend he is!

    Ep 80 - A Little Help From Our Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 65:10


    This week its just Joel and Shapel. We discuss our plans for the channel moving forward. Getting our fans more involved. Opportunities to support the podcast and much more. Enjoy. Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lesserknowncharacterspodFollow Shapel: https://www.instagram.com/ShapelLaceyShapel Tour Dates: https://www.Shapellacey.comFollow Joel: https://www.instagram.com/JoelJimenezComedy 

    Ep 79 - J.D. Witherspoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 75:26


    J.D. Witherspoon and his livestream join the podcast this week. We talk about Jetset radio, the 90s, another version of Ante up in the books, a little Destiny's Child sing along. This episode has it all and we know you will enjoy it as much as we did.Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lesserknowncharacterspodFollow Shapel: https://www.instagram.com/ShapelLaceyShapel Tour Dates: https://www.Shapellacey.comFollow Joel: https://www.instagram.com/JoelJimenezComedy

    Ep 78 - Cole Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 57:30


    Cole Garrett, host of the new hit show Cooked In The Comments, is our guest this week on Lesser Known Characters. He share some of his emo high school jams, his EDM scene songs, how Jack Johnson gives everyone the warm fuzzies and much more on this Episode.

    Ep 77 - Ramsey Badawi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 64:20


    Shapel's ghost writer finally emerges and announces himself. From Cheerleading to Life with three dads Ramsey has seen it all. Jokes aside Ramsey shares his memories playing in a band. We discuss what Marshmello really looks like and if he performs with body doubles. And we see Shane Gillis lead an emo band. Enjoy this episode of Lesser Known Characters.

    Ep 76 - Lachlan Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 84:33


    Hang Ten Brah, Lachlan Patterson is in the house. Feast your eyes on the sexiest 50 year old alive. He takes us Back to the Future with the first album he ever bought. We learn how powerful movie soundtracks used to be reviewing Rocky, Top Gun and Cyndi Lauper Jams. Don't miss another fun episode of your favorite comics favorite podcast that they don't know about yet.

    Ep 75 - Jessie "Jetski" Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 67:35


    Jessie and Squink join the studio for another fun episode of the alogorythms least favorite podcast. Shapel and Jetski share early memories living together on their comedy journey in LA. We imagine what Mad Max would have been like starring Pauly Shore and we learn all about the music that makes Jetski who she is. Enjoy this Episode of the podcast. 

    Ep 74 - Harper-Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 73:47


    The guys are back from Vegas and in the studio with Harper-Rose Drummond. We learn all about the music that inspires Harper Rose as well as spark a heated debate about Lorde shushing her fans. We find a 90s rock song Shapel didn't already know and talk about one hit wonders. Trigger warning we also watch a few minutes of Dumbo to remember if it was as bad history makes it out to be, spoiler, its racist. Enjoy this episode of Lesser Known Characters and like and subscribe and show you support.

    Ep 73 - C.J. Ramone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 69:37


    Joel and Shapel had the pleasure of hosting guided tours and the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas and then sat down with C.J. Ramone, bassist of the Ramones, for our first podcast on the road. This was a dream guest for the guys and an amazing opportunity to see the museum and some of the greatest artifacts in Punk History. We hope you enjoy the episode. We are proudly sponsored by Refine Recovery. They specialize in helping patients rehab and manage addictions with a small staff to patient rate where individuals can get the personal help they need. Visit their website www.refinerecovery.com or call them at 866-890-9573 for more details. 

    Ep 72 - Brittany Brave

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 70:43


    Brittany Brave brings her Miami flavor to the studio. She shares her love for Hanson with Joel. Explains why Fat Bottom Girls is a killer Karaoke song and why Flo-Rida is a real one and had bangers. Check out this episode of Lesser Known Characters. Like and subscribe and leave a comment on what questions you want us to add in the future. 

    Ep 71 - Mike Falzone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 61:56


    Mike Falzone joins the pod this week and shares his memories of playing in a band, his love for 90's music and introduces us to some new musical gems. Like always, the sad song rocks Joel's soul and we listed to 3 different versions. Enjoy this episode of LKC and send us your questions for future episodes as we make a new list for our interviews.We are proudly sponsored by Refine Recovery. They specialize in helping patients rehab and manage addictions with a small staff to patient rate where individuals can get the personal help they need. Visit their website www.refinerecovery.com or call them at 866-890-9573 for more details. 

    Ep 70 - Preacher Lawson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 60:27


    It got a little too sexy in the studio this week with Preacher Lawson. We played Mario, R. Kelly and Stevie Wonder while Preacher stripped down for the audience. This episode brought all the energy as preacher spit each one of his answers from the dome on the fly. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Give us a like, follow and subscribe. 

    Ep 69 - Gianni Paolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 58:54


    Gianni Paolo, star of the hit TV Power Book II Ghost, drops into the studio and tells us all about the awesome moments he has got to experience in the music industry working with 50 Cent in the Power universe and being friends with Machine Gun Kelly and Justin Biebers crews and hanging out back stage. He came to the studio with all the receipts to prove that he has always been Brayden and the role was meant for him. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as did!

    Ep 68 - Rick Kosick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 63:03


    This week we are joined by the brilliant multi talented directer, producer, photographer, Rick Cosick. You have seen his work in the Jackass world, Deftones Album photos, and across the entertainment scene for years. Rick really did his homework this episode and gave beautiful stories with each answer that really helped paint a picture of who he is. So get to know Rick Cosick on this weeks episode of Lesser Known Characters. We are proudly sponsored by Refine Recovery. They specialize in helping patients rehab and manage addictions with a small staff to patient rate where individuals can get the one on one help they need. Visit their website www.refinerecovery.com or call them at 866-890-9573 for more details. 

    Ep 67 - Willie Simon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 60:34


    Willie Simon was in the studio today and not one Will Smith biy Willy Style joke was made the entire episode. The guys try their best to imitate Chris Stapleton. They talk about the highs and lows of performing at the store and driving home with a big song after crushing. Get to know Willie Simon like never before on this episode of Lesser Known Characters.

    Ep 66 - Audrey Stewart Vol. II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 70:02


    Audrey Stewart is back with a vengeance and she brought new music with her. Lot's of indie singer songwriters from Chappell Roan to Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan. A few tears from Joel. Taylor Swift on crackmode and much more this episode. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.

    Ep 65 - Jamie Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 89:16


    Jamie Kennedy joined Shapel and Joel in the studio and he brought the knowledge. We discussed early hip hop. Showed love for Ozzy Osbourne, the early days of hip hop. Eddie Murphy's amazing one of a kind talents. Hollywood memories with Radiohead and so much more. Enjoy This episode of Lesser Known Characters. Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lesserknowncharacterspod Follow Shapel: https://www.instagram.com/ShapelLaceyShapel Tour Dates: https://www.Shapellacey.comFollow Joel: https://www.instagram.com/JoelJimenezComedy

    Ep 64 - Daniel Webb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 96:44


    Daniel Webb stops by the studio and the guys create a new band with his keyboard skills. We all gush about D'arcy Wretzky, Daniel's love for Selina, a few kick ass covers of the Carpenters and one of the cutest puppies you will see.

    Ep 63 - J.P. Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 112:36


    J.P. Ball shared more new music with us this episode than we were prepared for and it was awesome. After this episode you will know all sorts of details about the music that inspires J.P. as well as a list of new artists you will want to explore all week. Music videos shot solo in the hills with facepaint to coreographed one take masterpieces this extra long episode is worth every second. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 

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    Ep 62 - Derrick Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 71:06


    Derrick Green of Sepultura joins the guys for another classic episode of Lesser Known Characters. The gang enjoys their shared taste of rock music and get their doors blown off when they see Rush play in Rio Brazil for the first time ever. Enjoy This Episode of Lesser Known Characters.Follow us on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/lesserknowncharacterspodFollow Shapel: www.instagram.com/ShapelLacey Shapel Tour Dates: www.Shapellacey.com Follow Joel: www.instagram.com/mostlysorry

    Ep 61 - Stanley Sievers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 77:30


    Stanley Sievers dropped by the studio to share the music that's made him. We talk about his film The Moshumentary featuring a cameo from Shapel. We argue the deep philosophy behind Who Let The Dogs Out, get down with some MF Doom and of course take time to remember that Fred Durst was kinda That Dude in the 2000's.Watch The Moshumentary here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHkSs9k5ME4

    Ep 60 - Ben McQueen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 71:01


    Ben McQueen joins the pod and the guys dive into everything from the world of Skate Videos to their shared love for Modest Mouse, Tattoos and more. Check out Ben's new series on Vice called Let It Kill You.

    Ep 59 - Steel Beans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 90:05


    Steel Beans is a one of a kind musician and entertainer and we were excited to have him on the show and get to know him on a whole new level. We did get to have a little fun performance with the leaf blower though. Enjoy this episode of Lesser Known Characters.

    Ep 58 - Carter Vail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 80:11


    Carter Vail drops by the studio and tells us what Joel sings in the shower after Jui Jitsu practice. We also hear his original music, listen to the Barenaked Ladies and break out hearts to some sad songs. Enjoy this episode of Lesser Known Characters. 

    Ep 57 - Opey Olagbaju

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 72:37


    Opey Olagbaju joins us in the studio and exposes us to more Neptunes music than we were ready for. Don't sleep on the Sade remix. We also dive into Usher, babtist church performances, and many more wild stories on this weeks episode of Lesser Known Characters. 

    Ep 56 - Shapel Lacey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 75:21


    This weeks is all about Shapel Lacey and a little bit about Oasis. See some of Shapel's early chops on guitar, college music videos on the Macbook computer and the rest of the songs that have helped make him who he is. Enjoy this weeks episode of LKC!

    Ep 55 - Joel Jimenez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 53:17


    Fresh back in the studio after rocking the forum Joel is here with a list of music that made him the man he is today, plus a couple zingers. Enjoy this episode of Lesser Known Characters

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