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It’s clear Cop Rock fatigue is starting to set in.  The Aquaboys spend the better part of this episode trying to find other things to talk about besides the obvious.  Which is strange considering the ‘Baby Merchant’ episode is arguably the most famous of the failed series.  Pushing the envelope of tonal whiplash, this episode frolics effortlessly between topics like child trafficking, weight loss, inmate violence and attorney-client privilege.

Will the Aquaboys vote to renew yet again?  You’ll find out after some pointless banter, a game show, and pot talk.  Buckle-up buttercup. 

Cop Rock is an American police procedural musical television series created by Steven Bochco and William M. Finkelstein for the American Broadcasting Company. It premiered on September 26, 1990, and broadcast eleven episodes before concluding on December 26. It was both a critical and commercial failure when it originally aired.

The unofficial 5th Aquaboy, Special Correspondent Lane, helps our heroes deftly navigate yet another episode of the directionless (and some would argue pointless) Cop Rock.  The show continues to bewilder our even basic understanding of a police procedural drama.  From a plastic surgery fever dream to mud wrestling marital problems, this episode has it all.  (and we haven’t even mentioned the horseback riding)  There is NO WAY this gets renewed. Right?   

Cop Rock is an American police procedural musical television series created by Steven Bochco and William M. Finkelstein for the American Broadcasting Company. It premiered on September 26, 1990, and broadcast eleven episodes before concluding on December 26. It was both a critical and commercial failure when it originally aired.

Summoning all their combined bravery, courage and subtle attractiveness, the Aquaboys tackle the second episode of the Hinderberg-like police procedural / musical Cop Rock!  The second episode manages to shed just about everything that made the first episode at least palatable.  But lucky for us, it keeps the lack-luster music, unengaging characters and wildly uneven tone.    It’s remarkable that a television show has the power to make you embarrassed for it.   

Cop Rock is an American police procedural musical television series created by Steven Bochco and William M. Finkelstein for the American Broadcasting Company. It premiered on September 26, 1990, and broadcast eleven episodes before concluding on December 26. It was both a critical and commercial failure when it originally aired.

The Aquaboys finally reunite after a lengthy hiatus to talk about this incredible piece of television failure.  We actually recorded a Cop Rock episode the last week of October 2021, but it was cut short due to Brian coughing up blood (no really.)  Then shortly thereafter, another show was scrapped because Jason got Covid.  On top of all that, just before this recording the Aquabays learned a podcast industry legend had passed.   So in-between the eulogies, neck-kissing and booze we talk a little Cop Rock, but most of this episode is just making up for lost time.   

Cop Rock is an American police procedural musical television series created by Steven Bochco and William M. Finkelstein for the American Broadcasting Company. It premiered on September 26, 1990, and broadcast eleven episodes before concluding on December 26. It was both a critical and commercial failure when it originally aired.

Our attempted recordings of Cop Rock are almost as confusing as the show itself.   Our first attempt to record a Cop Rock episode was cut short, so this episode ends rather abruptly.   But unlike our second attempt to review Cop Rock (Episode 27), this recording contains quite a bit more about the show itself.  (Like you even care)

 Cop Rock is an American police procedural musical television series created by Steven Bochco and William M. Finkelstein for the American Broadcasting Company. It premiered on September 26, 1990, and broadcast eleven episodes before concluding on December 26. It was both a critical and commercial failure when it originally aired.

Imagine The Wire and Glee had a baby. Now imagine Randy Newman sang the theme song for that baby. Boom, you've got Cop Rock—a gritty police procedural with choreographed dance routines and Emmy Award winning musical numbers. Special Guests Ethan Krebs and Ben Kaplan help us make sense of this primetime fever dream while analyzing the place that musicals have in TV.

Celebrity Fitness trainer Nicole Stuart calls in to discuss her rise to the top as one of the best fitness trainers in Hollywood.

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:07 - Growing Up in Las Vegas
0:05:03 - Dancing and Work Ethic
0:09:55 - Home Life
0:12:15 - New York & UNLV
0:13:55 - Production Assistant in L.A.
0:15:55 - Stand in on A Few Good Men
0:20:20 - Waitressing & Acting Classes
0:22:50 - Going to Work for Mari Winsor
0:25:45 - Hollywood Life in the 90s
0:28:05 - Training Celebrities
0:33:02 - Losing 75 Pounds in 3 Months
0:36:58 - Diet & Nutrition
0:40:25 - Working Out During Quarantine
0:43:25 - Youtube, Vimeo & App
0:45:45 - Getting Ripped
0:47:25 - Acting in Hollywood
0:49:55 - Short Films & Casting Directors
0:54:30 - FIt BIB Invention
0:56:40 - Achieving Goals
0:59:20 - "40ish" Short Film
1:02:53 - ALS
1:04:20 - Wrap Up

Nicole Stuart Instagram:
https://instagram.com/nicolestuartla

ALS:
https://www.als.org/

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://instagram.com/chuck_shute

Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!