The Unmade Podcast 174: Let’s Form a Boy Band
Jan 14, 2026
The hosts brainstorm ideas for forming a boy band, exploring roles, branding, and the balance of talent and humor. They hilariously debate band names, considering corporate-sounding options and plan focus groups for feedback. The discussion takes a quirky turn with a look back at Tim's childhood experiences, including visits to the Big Earthworm and a memorable Dairy Centre trip. They reminisce about the most boring moments in their lives, inviting listeners to share their own boredom stories for future fun.
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Shower-Born Boy Band Podcast Plan
- Brady describes dreaming up a podcast about starting a boy band during a shower and outlines the whole process they'd document.
- He lists auditions, makeovers, vocal and dance training, branding, contracts, and touring as episodic material for the show.
Use Focus Groups And Experts
- Test the band's look and story with focus groups and use data on demographics to shape target audience and branding.
- Bring in experts for makeovers, media training, and social media management to craft a clear narrative and image.
Midlife Commitment Is The Hook
- Tim and Brady note the humour and appeal comes from middle-aged, musically limited hosts committing seriously to a boy band project.
- The twist is documenting earnest effort by people who 'shouldn't' be doing it, revealing how much packaging drives pop acts.