Episode 33: Ookla the Mok

André makes a personal dream come true when he sits down with Rand Bellavia and Adam English of Ookla the Mok.

Although Ookla the Mok has released many songs about more universal topics like relationships and lost love, they are best known for filk songs that cater to the interests of listeners at science fiction and comic book conventions, where the band makes the bulk of their public appearances.

For example, their song "Arthur Curry" from Less Than Art pokes fun at Aquaman and the way his super-powers do not seem to compare favorably with the rest of the Super Friends.

The Group discuss early Canadian band influences, finding success on the comic convention circuit, FILK music, The best version of Lex Luthor and how Grant Morrison and Alan Moore and two sides of a dark coin.

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