Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
🎤 Ever wondered what really happened between Huey and the Fun Lovin' Criminals? In this honest episode of dopeYEAH, Rob Cass sits down with Brian "Fast" Leiser and Frank Benbini for a no-holds-barred conversation about band drama, brotherhood, and staying funky after 30 years in the game. 😎🔥
From the wild early days in NYC nightclubs to touring with U2 and making iconic tracks like Scooby Snacks and Love Unlimited, FLC’s story is one of cinematic highs and gritty truths. The guys talk candidly about the painful split with Huey Morgan — what really led to the breakup, how they moved forward, and what it means to front the band today. 🕵️♂️💔 Plus, studio geekery, The Clash comparisons, insane tour stories, and what you need to survive two decades in the biz (spoiler: it might involve construction work). 🛠️
Whether you're a longtime @FunLovinCriminals fan, a sucker for band drama, or just love hearing about funk, hip-hop, and soul-rock chaos, this is a rare look inside one of the most unique bands of the ‘90s and beyond. The new lineup is writing a bold next chapter — and they’re not holding anything back. 🎸💥
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 Episode recap
00:56 The Capistrano session was inspired by vintage arcade games
06:41 You need to spend 2 weeks as a construction worker to play with Fun Lovin' Criminals
11:00 These guys don’t need a producer — they need an engineer
12:46 We are studio rats
18:01 Why Fun Lovin’ Criminals and The Clash are alike
21:04 Making Scooby Snacks “with” Quentin Tarantino
24:25 Keeping the legacy of the band
29:14 Why the US market is hard to break into
32:41 Early days in New York nightclubs
40:04 How Frank Benbini joined the band
45:05 From Huey to Fast — a shift in lead vocals
50:40 Touring with U2
52:24 A book full of funny stories
57:59 There are a lot of producers who get in the way and screw up your music
01:04:38 Movie inspirations in Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ music
01:12:08 How painful was the breakup with Huey?
01:14:44 The next record from Fun Lovin’ Criminals
01:17:40 The best show and the worst show
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🎤 Ever wondered what really happened between Huey and the Fun Lovin' Criminals? In this honest episode of dopeYEAH, Rob Cass sits down with Brian "Fast" Leiser and Frank Benbini for a no-holds-barred conversation about band drama, brotherhood, and staying funky after 30 years in the game. 😎🔥
From the wild early days in NYC nightclubs to touring with U2 and making iconic tracks like Scooby Snacks and Love Unlimited, FLC’s story is one of cinematic highs and gritty truths. The guys talk candidly about the painful split with Huey Morgan — what really led to the breakup, how they moved forward, and what it means to front the band today. 🕵️♂️💔 Plus, studio geekery, The Clash comparisons, insane tour stories, and what you need to survive two decades in the biz (spoiler: it might involve construction work). 🛠️
Whether you're a longtime @FunLovinCriminals fan, a sucker for band drama, or just love hearing about funk, hip-hop, and soul-rock chaos, this is a rare look inside one of the most unique bands of the ‘90s and beyond. The new lineup is writing a bold next chapter — and they’re not holding anything back. 🎸💥
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 Episode recap
00:56 The Capistrano session was inspired by vintage arcade games
06:41 You need to spend 2 weeks as a construction worker to play with Fun Lovin' Criminals
11:00 These guys don’t need a producer — they need an engineer
12:46 We are studio rats
18:01 Why Fun Lovin’ Criminals and The Clash are alike
21:04 Making Scooby Snacks “with” Quentin Tarantino
24:25 Keeping the legacy of the band
29:14 Why the US market is hard to break into
32:41 Early days in New York nightclubs
40:04 How Frank Benbini joined the band
45:05 From Huey to Fast — a shift in lead vocals
50:40 Touring with U2
52:24 A book full of funny stories
57:59 There are a lot of producers who get in the way and screw up your music
01:04:38 Movie inspirations in Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ music
01:12:08 How painful was the breakup with Huey?
01:14:44 The next record from Fun Lovin’ Criminals
01:17:40 The best show and the worst show
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