Soft Lock

About Soft Lock

Season 1 is my audio journal about telling people about Melissa and Joey the TV Show while simultaneously preparing to perform and screen my Lawn Documentary at Edinburgh Fringe Fest.

Publisher

Big Weasel Lil Weasel

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 May 2025

Latest episode

8 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Episode 19: Charles Grant is also an animator but we mostly talk about shakespeare and some other stuff and I pick stuff out of my teeth

   Animator Charles Grant discusses Shakespeare and other topics with host Mike Fallek in this interview episode.

2. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Episode 17: Alex Fossella is making analytical watchings a cool thing and we are friends now.

   Alex Fossella discusses analytical watch collecting with Mike Fallek, exploring how he makes it appealing to a wider audience in this interview.

3. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Episode 18: Me and Syran have both done cult work we have a weird perspective and yet are both unique. V fun to talk to him.

   Mike Fallek and Syran Warner share their unique perspectives on cult work, exploring their experiences and insights in an interview.

4. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Episode 16: ....Bobba Fett. Like literally just me and Bobba Fett

   Mark Anthony Austin discusses his experiences portraying Boba Fett, offering insights into the character and his time in the Star Wars universe in this interview with Mike Fallek.

5. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Epsiode 15: Brandon Bassham and the mystery of Melissa and Joey Reddit not existing

   Mike Fallek interviews Brandon Bassham, a Troma alum, about a planned documentary and his time teaching at UCB, exploring comedy and creative projects.

6. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Epsiode 13: Shane Salk and I probably talk about the Melissa and Joey TV show but maybe not?

   Host Mike Fallek interviews Shane Salk, an audio show creator, about his work in the audio industry and their initial meeting at a film festival.

7. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Episode 14: Aztechyi met selling my tiny sculptures at a artist market they run. Also of note he's being the music of JuJutsuKaisen and nothing with Melissa and Joey.

   Host MIKE FALLEK interviews AZTECHYI, a musician for JuJutsuKaisen, about meeting at an artist market and filming "Telephone Dieting" at a food festival.

8. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Episode 12: The one with Alyson Lasley and we don't make references to friends. Cant remember if we talk about Melissa and Joey the Tv show.

   Host Mike Fallek interviews Alyson Lasley, who connected via TikTok, about their experiences on the platform and other topics in this interview episode.

9. 

   13 Jun 2025

   Newgrounds is a website focused on animation and comics and handdrawn art. I met DannyGoodShirt there doing a Halloween collaboration. He has an anime Podcast

   Mike Fallek interviews DannyGoodShirt about the Newgrounds website, which hosts animation, comics, and art, and how it fosters a community that values creative content.

10. 

    6 Jun 2025

    Epsiode 10: If I ever say I am never late remind me of June 5th when I totally forgot about calling Laura Ornella cus I wrote the day wrong

    Mike Fallek interviews filmmaker Laura Ornella about their collaborative game development, though the conversation humorously meanders to the television show *Melissa and Joey* in this interview.

11. 

    2 Jun 2025

    Episode 9: Justin Hamm created the best podcast of all time called "this is video games." I also told him about Melissa and Joey

    Host Mike Fallek interviews Justin Hamm about his podcast, "This is Video Games," and shares stories about the television show "Melissa and Joey."

12. 

    29 May 2025

    Episode 8: Ricky Glore and I could probable talk for hours and both wouldn't notice. it took a crying child for us to realize we both had to be somewhere

    Host Mike Fallek and Ricky Glore discuss their shared obsession with television and movies, exploring their differing perspectives and experiences in this interview.

13. 

    28 May 2025

    Epsiode 7: Jo is super funny and she tolerates me

    Comedian Jo, last name not provided, entertains listeners with her humor and tolerates host Mike Fallek, last name not provided, in this lighthearted episode.

14. 

    28 May 2025

    Episode 6: Julian is one of the best podcasters. A good friend. And knows how to listen to me while understanding i am brilliant but genuinely in a not funny way insane. Julian of The Stage Select

    Podcast host Mike Fallek interviews Julian, creator of "The Stage Select," about collaborating creatively and navigating the podcasting landscape as internet collaborators.

15. 

    28 May 2025

    Episode 5: I literally was listening to a Final Fantasy Podcast while trying to find people who have been to fringe and one of their listeners had been to many fringe festivals. DoctorDT.

    Mike Fallek and DoctorDT discuss the non-essential yet encouraging pushes that influence artistic creation, offering insights for artists navigating their original ideas in this interview.

16. 

    28 May 2025

    Episode 4: My ASMR Expert in my life and in the documentary and actually being upset and journaling it. ASMRKitten Caitlin

    ASMRKitten Caitlin and Mike Fallek discuss their collaboration, the essence of their show, and Caitlin's ASMR expertise in this interview.

17. 

    26 May 2025

    Episode 3: Some Rando From a Forum who ends up being nice

    Mike Fallek interviews PostModernMartyr about meeting on forums and how that connects to Mike Fallek's show, offering insights into unconventional connections.

18. 

    21 May 2025

    Episode 2: Lawson Leong. Lawson Phoenix. Mic Test.

    Mike Fallek shares his audio journal, discussing Melissa and Joey while preparing for the Edinburgh Fringe preview of his film, "The Lawn Con," in this episode featuring Lawson Leong.

19. 

    20 May 2025

    Episode 1: Soft Lock, Lawns, Fringe Festival, Melissa, Joey

    Mike Fallek shares personal audio journal entries about the TV show "Melissa and Joey" and previews his film "The Lawn Con" at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.

Who has been a guest on Soft Lock

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Charles Grant
• Alex Fossella
• Mark Anthony Austin
• Brandon Bassham
• Shane Salk

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,090

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32