Bogan is a derogatory term used to refer to working class Thrash metal fans in New Zealand. This became particularly apparent with media coverage surrounding my auto-ethnographic doctoral thesis concerning this group. After initial negative reports, I was approached by a current affairs show to produce a reaction to such criticisms. Drawing upon Silverstone's (2007) notion of the mediapolis, I attempted to encourage conversation by presenting an alternative viewpoint. This presentation discusses my experiences and the subsequent reactions to the piece.