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In 2022, angsty teen Derek Walker is a pop punk poser living in the past; but when his mysterious substitute teacher Dom Telonge sends him back to Warped Tour 2005 to stop the abduction and replacement of the pop punk princess, Avril Lavigne, his dreams of fulfilling his pop punk destiny become a reality. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is a sci-fi comedy podcast, a send-up and celebration of the aughts with an original pop-punk score. Follow us @WhoKilledAvrilLavigne on socials! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Produced by Super Normal Media Reach out to us at hello@supernormal.fm

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    • Apr 1, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES

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    The Who Killed Avril Lavigne? podcast is a hilariously wonderful and creative production that I thoroughly enjoyed. The overall quality of the podcast, especially considering it is an indie production, is incredible. Not only is the plot excellent, funny, and based on a niche conspiracy theory, but the sound quality, voice acting, and music are also top-notch. The absurdity of the plot had me hooked from the first episode, and I couldn't stop listening because I had to know just how weird it would get. The music in the podcast perfectly fits with some bizarre lyrics that had me laughing uncontrollably. The producers of this show have truly created a unique audio fiction musical podcast that I absolutely loved.

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    Ben's New Album "Deeper & Dumber" Is OUT NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 7:37


    Hey guys!Ben Lapidus here. I'm so stoked to announce my debut album "Deeper & Dumber" is out everywhere today!Stream it now: https://vyd.co/DeeperDumber

    Episode 8: The Greatest Pop Punk Show of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 59:42


    In this season finale, Derek and his friends only have two hours to get ready to play the greatest show of all time to save Avril and defeat the POSERs – but Derek is thrown into an existential crisis from Tom's revelations. Will the Dropouts get it together to free the POSERs, conquer the Mainstage, and defeat Sharon – or will the planet be destroyed in a black hole?

    Episode 7: Lost in the Multiverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 35:07


    Derek reads Tom Delonge and Avril Lavigne's Log of Quantum Expeditions into the Multiverse... and his whole world turns upside down. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG https://www.instagram.com/whokilledavrillavigne/ (@whokilledavrillavigne) check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    WKAL: Under the Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 10:31


    In this week's bonus episode, Ben Lapidus, the sound designer, composer, producer and voice of Derek on WKAL, takes us "Under the Hood" of his process. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG https://www.instagram.com/whokilledavrillavigne/ (@whokilledavrillavigne) check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    Episode 6: A Pop Punk Parental Paradox

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 36:59


    Derek is tasked with delivering Tom Delonge's blessed bastard to the right recipients – but he's interrupted by two romantically aggressive teenagers who turn out to be his parents, and threatens to upset the whole timeline that leads to his existence. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG https://www.instagram.com/whokilledavrillavigne/ (@whokilledavrillavigne) check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    Gerpudlians & Gorlons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 12:11


    The Underlings find themselves in a precarious situation in the ship's trash compactor – leading to a revelation of what really happened in the Gerpudlian & Gorlon war, so many years ago. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG https://www.instagram.com/whokilledavrillavigne/ (@whokilledavrillavigne) check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    Episode 5: A Tangle of Tattoos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 34:36


    Derek and Amanda finally get an audience with the cryptic pop punk princess, Avril Lavigne. Meanwhile, Tib puts on her old private eye's hat to get to the bottom of these tattoos once and for all. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG https://www.instagram.com/whokilledavrillavigne/ (@whokilledavrillavigne) check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    A Freaky Weeky with Billie Joe & George

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 6:52


    After George W. Bush feuds with Billie Joe Armstrong about his criticism of the Iraq War, they experience a good old-fashioned Texas-style body-switching & lesson-learning. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG https://www.instagram.com/whokilledavrillavigne/ (@whokilledavrillavigne) check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    Episode 4: Derek & The Dropouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 35:34


    After blowing their shot with Miranda, Derek needs to find a more creative way to get to the Mainstage – and Amanda reveals a terrible secret regarding her musical past. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG https://www.instagram.com/whokilledavrillavigne/ (@whokilledavrillavigne) check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    WARNING: STOP MAKING PODCASTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 8:29


    A note from the creators to thank you for supporting the show and – what the...?! Dude, who are these people? Where are they taking us?! WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG https://www.instagram.com/whokilledavrillavigne/ (@whokilledavrillavigne) check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    Episode 3: Sk8 or Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 38:38


    Derek and Tib set out for the skatepark, looking to put together Derek's band and avoid Skeet's wrath. Meanwhile, Tom DeLonge makes an unsavory exchange. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG https://www.instagram.com/whokilledavrillavigne/ (@whokilledavrillavigne) check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    Episode 3: Sk8 or Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 38:38


    Derek and Tib set out for the skatepark, looking to put together Derek's band and avoid Skeet's wrath. Meanwhile, Tom DeLonge makes an unsavory exchange.  WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG @whokilledavrillavigne #whokilledavrillavigne check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    The Pizza Riots

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 10:35


    A documentary retelling the tale of Warped's greatest tragedy: the 2002 Pizza Riots. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly on Tuesdays, BONUS episodes every Thursday! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG @whokilledavrillavigne check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    Episode 2: Where is Tom DeLonge?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 27:09


    Arrived back at Warped Tour 2005, Derek starts his mission to the mainstage – which requires him to find Tom DeLonge, who's been acting reaaaal suspicious. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG @whokilledavrillavigne check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    Episode 1: Stuck In The Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 25:27


    In this series premiere, Derek Walker is sure he was born at the wrong time – but he gets a chance to make all his dreams come true when his mysterious substitute teacher, Mr. Telonge, reveals a terrible secret, sending Derek on a wild journey through space and time. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly on Tuesdays! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG @whokilledavrillavigne check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

    Trailer: Who Killed Avril Lavigne? - Season 1 Coming Feb 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 3:51


    Episodes 1 and 2 out February 22nd everywhere you get your podcasts! In 2022, angsty teen Derek Walker is a pop punk poser living in the past; but when his mysterious substitute teacher Dom Telonge sends him back to Warped Tour 2005 to stop the abduction and replacement of the pop punk princess, Avril Lavigne, his dreams of fulfilling his pop punk destiny become a reality. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is a sci-fi comedy podcast, a send-up and celebration of the aughts with an original pop-punk score. WHO KILLED AVRIL LAVIGNE? is produced by Super Normal Media. Episodes released weekly starting Feb 22 on this feed! Created by Ben Lapidus and Anderson Cook Directed by Duncan Gregory Written by Anderson Cook Find us on IG https://www.instagram.com/whokilledavrillavigne/ (@whokilledavrillavigne) check out our other projects at supernormal.fm

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