Episodes

Episode 1 Meet “Freaky” Dink Fingerhut, former DJ at radio station WTFH in fictional Mixon, Georgia in the 70’s. Dink introduces The Dazzle Dudes, four guys struggling with a transition from boogie to glitter rock, with no concept of either one. Dink and WTFH’s new manager, Fletcher LaFayette (a noted thespian according to him), try to help the Dudes by having them record a jingle for local restaurant “PeePaw’s Smokin’ Barbecue.” Line up for the chitlin’ buffet! The post Season 1 Episode 1 – W...

Episode 2 Connie, Jimmy’s Mom, drops in; Billy has a ride-a-long with the Mixon police; the Dudes play their first gig with something extra… The post Season 1 Episode 2 – Connie visits, Ride-along, 1st Gig appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 3 The Dazzle Dudes record a spot for Blanche’s Donuts; Jimmy has a heart-to-heart with Jesse; WTFH’s owner, Cap’n Halloren drops in with a vision of the future for the Dudes. The post Season 1 Episode 3 – Blanche’s Donuts; the Cap’n drops by… appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 4 The Dudes bring the Dazzle for St. Patrick’s Day; has love found Jimmy? This episode was co-written by L. Attaway, who also provided the voice of Sandy. The post Season 1 Episode 4 – St. Patty’s Dudes appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 5 Spaceship Lovin’; Freaky Dink and Fletcher meet the Picknick Records guys; is a Dazzle Dudes album on the horizon? The post Season 1 Episode 5 – That Label Deal And Stuff appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 6 Picknick Records’ Munn & Tander return to finalize the Dazzle Dudes record contract; Jimmy’s new love interest Sandy drops by as the Dudes workout on “Lady, You’re My Lady”. This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway. The post Season 1 Episode 6 – Picknick Records Returns appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 7 Jesse treats the band to chemically-induced mind expansion; Connie is not pleased. Hookie-how! The post Season 1 Episode 7 – ‘Shrooms appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 8 The band sprinkles The Dazzle on another local business with a new jingle: Skeeter’s Auto Salvage. Skeeter hosts a wet t-shirt contest at La Elite to kick off his new ad campaign. Sandy takes part in the contest; will Connie jump in too? This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway. The post Season 1 Episode 8 – Wet T-shirts and Skeeter’s Cadillac swimming pool appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 9 Tander & Munn from Picknick Records call with bad news; Skeeter of Skeeter’s Auto Salvage gives his son Jeeter a new future with the band; the Dudes work out on “Lady Be My Lady”. The post Season 1 Episode 9 – Picknick pulls out; Crusher slides in; Lady Be My Lady appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 10 The band checks out Carnival Sounds recording studio, owned and operated by the legendary Bud Carney. Bud gives the Dudes “life lessons”, stories about country music’s biggest names and a new way to sleep. The Dudes work out “Candy-gram Man” and we get to hear a hit from Bud’s past, “Beer Heart”. The post Season 1 Episode 10 – The Dudes meet Bud Carney, owner of Carnival Sounds Studio; Candy-gram Man; Beer Heart appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 11 The band starts recording their 1st album at Carnival Sounds with Bud Carney at the helm; Connie rejects her musehood; the Dudes cut “Lady of the High Life” and get treated to a country classic: “Whiskey, Drive Me Home”! The post Season 1 Episode 11 – Makin’ That Record Part 1 appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 12 The band continues their sessions at Carnival Sounds; Fletcher drops in; Picknick rears its ugly heads; Jeeter steps up. The post Season 1 Episode 12 – Makin’ That Record Part 2 appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 13 Connie commissions her own Dazzle masterpiece; Cap’n Halloren sails into port; Powertrain chugs on. The post Season 1 Episode 13 – Makin’ That Record Part 3 appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 14 The Dudes discover a song shortage; Freaky Dink plans Battle of the Bands; Thick Brick; Cheyenne rocks; Straw Boss. The post Season 1 Episode 14 – Makin’ That Record Part 4 appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 15 The band presses on with recording; Fletcher stages an intervention; Jesse & Jimmy are blessed; Sandy returns; Cheyenne rocks on; Connie & Bud enjoy happy hour; Dudes sparkle with “Glitter Queen”. This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway. The post Season 1 Episode 15 – Makin’ That Record Part 5 appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 16 The Dudes bust through “Crash Course”; Picknick Records’ Munn hides Tander’s voice box and extends an olive branch by phone; Dink upacks vinyl formats; Bud Carney gets a delivery; the legend of Helvis von Trapp & the Trapezoids, local one-hit wonders. This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway. The post Season 1 Episode 16 – Makin’ That Record Part 6 appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 17 While the Dudes slip away to cook up some new hits, Jeeter and Dink get some schooling from Bud Carney of Carnival Sounds; Bud makes Jeeter a sweet deal; Bud conjures up Scram Pawley. The post Season 1 Episode 17 – The Sounds of Carnival appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 18 With the Dazzle Dudes still on hiatus composing more new hits, Jeeter and Dink remain a captive audience for Bud Carney; the legendary Scram Pauley weaves his special magic; Walkie-Talk! The post Season 1 Episode 18 – Ladies and Gentlemen: Scram Pauley! appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 19 A newly discovered tape from Freaky Dink Fingerhut’s archives reveals the Dazzle Dudes in their very first radio interview on Dink’s overnight show “Mixon’s Own”; fans go wild and jam the switchboard while old friends reach out and touch the Dudes! “Lady of the High Life” radio debut. The post Season 1 Episode 19 – Mixon After Dark appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 20 As the Battle of the Bands approaches, Dink & Fletcher have another shady meeting with Munn & Tander; the Cap’n & Connie show up and bring things to a watery finish; the Dudes take a mind-blowing trip to the astral plane with “Music of the Spheres”; The Hollerin’ Boys say “Hey, Daddy”. The post Season 1 Episode 20 – Bribery appeared first on Dazzle Dudes.

Episode 21 Season 1 Finale The big night arrives! The Dazzle Dudes meet stiff competition from their peers in the WTFH Battle of the Bands of 1974: Helvis von Trapp, The Hollerin’ Boys, Boogiesaurus, The Rock Buddies, Thick Brick, The Boogie Machine and the mighty Freakinbooger all vie for the Mixon Rock Crown against the Dudes! Connie brings the girls and Freakinbooger has the curtain pulled back! Season 1 Finale. This episode contains additional material by L. Attaway. The post Season 1 Epi...