Episode 94
This week, Jeff Wendle sits in for our first episode ever about an INSTRUMENTAL one hit wonder. Greek composer Vangelis hit the top of the charts with the theme from the 1981 film “Chariots of Fire”, unseating Joan Jett from the #1 spot and becoming a staple of running montages for decades to come.
Episode 93
This week we are joined by Mike Meiers of Songwriting for Guitar to talk about the simplistic sounds of Gotye and his mega-hit "Somebody That I Used to Know". While Gotye was massive in his home country of Australia; it was the only song to hit internationally; but should you know more of his work?
Episode 92
We are joined this week by Chris White and Daniel Smith to discuss the 80's Christian Glam Rock act Stryper; but also to discuss their new movie Electric Jesus. The film follows some Christian teens in the 80's who love Stryper so much they form their own band and go on tour. It's streaming everywhere now and it's a total must see!
Halloween Bonus
In honor of Halloween and Chris’ frustration at the lack of good Halloween songs Producer Matt and Chris each share 5 songs they wish were seasonal mainstays ala the Monster Mash and Thriller.
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Episode 91
There's already a very small collection of Halloween songs and an even smaller collection of Halloween One Hit Wonders; so this week Chris and Matt tackle the novelty classic Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. Matt thinks it's a Graveyard Smash while Chris prefers the Transylvania Twist.
Episode 90
No Guest this week, just your two favorite hosts talking about the most questionable "One Hit Wonder" Matt has ever picked. He has good excuses for bending the rules so dramatically and if you've never heard the weird sample heavy sounds of the Avalanches you are in for a treat.
Episode 89
In the 60's a group of teenagers recorded the song 96 Tears and indirectly became the godfathers of Punk Rock. With a hypnotic organ and sexually charged lyrics the band ? and the Mysterians created a sound the 60's was not ready for. They also left an impression on this week's guest Johnny Neutrino of the Supervillian Rock Group Johnny Neutrino and the
Episode 88
This week on the podcast we are joined by rapper O.G. Reaper who has us on the therapy couch trying to answer the question What is Love? We breakdown the lyrics of this club anthem, discuss our favorite SNL Roxbury sketches and determine if Haddaway deserves more attention.
Episode 87
This week, we’re joined by filmmaker Chelsea Christer to discuss Yellowcard’s 2003 hit “Ocean Avenue”. From Warped Tour to TRL, the band rode a huge wave into the mainstream. Were they deserving of another massive hit, or did that wave crash down and take them away at just the right time? Together, we sort out our feelings on this classic pop punk band.
Film Premieres This Week at Fantastic Fest
Producer Matt is working the Fantastic Fest Virtual Film Festival and was able to talk to Tom Putnam who co-directed the ICP Documentary United States of Insanity. You know how much we love ICP around these parts so he's decided to simulcast this interview with One Hit Thunder as well as Horror Movie Night.