Sunday, August 2, 2026

Flopcast 743: F.L.O.P. in the U.S.A.

We have one more summer concert report for you, because thanks to an old friend, Kevin and the Mayor had VIP tickets to see John Mellencamp! (Are you like us? Do you still miss the "Cougar" part?) So today we're breaking down the whole show for you. Including: Pre-concert South Shore bar pizza with a kissing waitress! The Mellencamp VIP tent, featuring Mellencamp memorabilia, a Mellencamp video game, Mellencamp Jenga, and a non-Mellencamp medical emergency! Seats that were shockingly close to the stage! A backup singer we recognized from Billy Joel's band! The entire hit-packed set list! (If you're wondering which songs John played, the answer is yes.) And post-show fun with a drunk in the parking lot! You'll feel like you were there, and you'll feel like sucking on a chili dog outside the Tastee Freez.

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Show Notes

We told you exactly what it was, but we still think you'll enjoy this cover of Jack & Diane. (But this is a totally legitimate Human League video.)

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We take you inside the VIP Tent!

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Dangerously close to the Cougar:

With Crystal Taliefero on "Wild Night":

Lisa Germano on violin:

A view of the entire band performing "Pink Houses":