Fairly astounding and somewhat forgotten, the story of Mykel and Carli Allan is equal parts inspiring and tragic. The two sisters, whose parents have lived in Utah County for more than 20 years, hold a legendary place in Weezer lore: The band and their intense fan base truly wouldn’t be what they are today without these two sisters. Theirs was no ordinary fandom.

Play the audio below to listen, or find “What Say Ye?” on SoundCloud and iTunes. Episode 12, an interview with Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn, will be available Oct. 17.