Episodes
Nov. 20, 2024
“Buffalo Stance” by Neneh Cherry (f/ Joel Reader)
This week, we’re joined by Joel Reader to talk about Neneh Cherry’s 1989 hit “Buffalo Stance,” a bold, genre-blending anthem that poses the age-old question, “Who’s that gigolo on the street?” In an era when female hip-hop w…
Nov. 17, 2024
Re-Release of "Tipsy" by J-Kwon Episode (f/ G1 to the Rescue)
For 17 weeks, the number one song in America has been "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey, which interpolates the song "Tipsy" by J-Kwon—a track we covered a few years ago with G1 to the Rescue.
Nov. 15, 2024
THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#60 - #41)
In part three of THE THUNDRED, Chris and Matt continue their epic countdown of the Top 100 albums of all time, with rankings based on the Top 20 lists of over 100 contributors. This episode covers albums 60 through 41, divin…
Nov. 13, 2024
“I Love Your Smile” by Shanice
This week, Patreon voted, and the choice is Shanice’s 1992 hit “I Love Your Smile”—a song that somehow escaped producer Matt Kelly’s radar! We dig into the early start of Pittsburgh’s own Shanice, whose incredible talent led…
Nov. 8, 2024
THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#80 - #61)
THE THUNDRED continues! In this second episode of the five-part series, hosts Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly crack into the next set of albums on the top 100 list, covering #80 through #61. Compiled from the votes of over 100…
Nov. 6, 2024
“Tequila” by The Champs (f/ Tommy Avallone)
If you're like me, the first time you heard The Champs' "Tequila" was probably when Pee-wee Herman danced on a bar in the 1985 film Pee-wee's Big Adventure. This week’s guest, Tommy Avallone, is a die-hard cinephile and prol…
Nov. 3, 2024
Fun Facts About Albums #100 - #81 of THE THUNDRED
In this supplemental episode to THE THUNDRED, host Chris Fafalios takes the spotlight to explore some fun facts and trivia about the albums ranked #100 through #81 on the definitive countdown of the top 100 albums of all tim…
Nov. 1, 2024
THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#100 - #81)
THE THUNDRED is here! This five-part series kicks off in this episode, where hosts Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly begin the countdown of the top 100 albums of all time. Compiled from the input of over 100 music industry insid…
Oct. 30, 2024
“The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley
Would you believe the novelty song “The Purple People Eater" was a number 1 hit? Did you know that 30 years after its release, a movie was made based on the song? And here's something even crazier: songwriter and vocalist Sh…
Oct. 23, 2024
“Hell” by Squirrel Nut Zippers (f/ Mark Popeney)
This week, we're joined by Mark Popeney, one half of the new podcast Nevermind the Music. With his background as a music professor, Mark takes us through the strange and often challenging journey of the Squirrel Nut Zippers,…
Oct. 16, 2024
“I Wish” by Skee-Lo (f/ Johnny Yetsconish)
One of our most prolific podcast guests, Johnny Yetsconish, is back with one of the most iconic rap songs of the '90s: Skee-Lo's 1995 hit single "I Wish." In the thick of gangsta rap, a 19-year-old Skee-Lo took the radio by …
Oct. 9, 2024
"Oh Yeah" by Yello
If you've ever seen an attractive woman appear in a movie or TV show, chances are you're familiar with Yello's iconic song "Oh Yeah." This quirky, experimental band stumbled into international fame thanks to well-placed film…
Oct. 2, 2024
“To Be With You” by Mr. Big (f/ Mike Soboslai)
Mike Soboslai is back again with his BIGGEST song yet. Mr. Big's campfire sing-along ballad "To Be With You" was a surprise hit in 1992, especially as the grunge era was taking hold. This infectious tune was dramatically dif…
Sept. 25, 2024
The 2004 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft
In this fun-filled episode, hosts Chris and Matt are joined by draft regulars Tony Hartman and Matthew Milligan, along with first-time drafter Johnny Yetsconish, for the highly anticipated 2004 albums fantasy auction draft. …
Sept. 18, 2024
"Breakout" by Swing Out Sister
Patreon voted for us to dive into the group Swing Out Sister and their aptly named breakout hit, "Breakout." Written by lead singer Corinne Drewery while recovering from a fractured skull, the song emerged during a stressful…
Sept. 14, 2024
One Hit Thunder Patreon Content - Reacting to the Consequence Top 50 Post Grunge Songs List with PJ Caruso
This is a Patreon episode we released almost 2 months ago that we liked so much we wanted to share this on the main feed! Get more conversations like this every single week at www.patreon.com/ohtpodcast
Sept. 11, 2024
“I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred (f/PJ Caruso)
This week, we're taking a little turn on the catwalk with special guest PJ Caruso as we dive into the early '90s phenomenon that is Right Said Fred's "I'm Too Sexy." PJ decided it had been too long since we last covered a tr…
Sept. 6, 2024
Reacting to the first new song from New Radicals in 25 years
It's no secret to long time listeners that Matt is a MASSIVE fan of the New Radicals and their lone album "Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too", so when he heard that the band did a surprise drop of 2 new songs after 25 years …
Sept. 4, 2024
"Respect Yourself" by Bruce Willis
We've covered Deion Sanders and Eddie Murphy on the podcast, but there's still a treasure trove of celebrities turned musicians to discuss. However, the case of Bruce Willis is extra strange. A year before Die Hard transform…
Aug. 28, 2024
"The Whole of the Moon" by The Waterboys (f/Paul Menotiades)
Matt really let this one slide for no other reason than it's one of his favorite songs, but there's a pretty good chance you don't know "The Whole of the Moon" by The Waterboys. In this episode of One Hit Thunder, we dive in…
Aug. 21, 2024
“Do Right” by Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
With the 25th anniversary of Jimmie's Chicken Shack's album Bring Your Own Stereo upon us, we're diving into their eclectic catalog, spotlighting their 1999 single "Do Right." Known for running the full gamut of musical styl…
Aug. 14, 2024
"Lotta Love" by Nicolette Larson (f/Jon Belan)
This week, Gene the Werewolf frontman Jon Belan joins us to dive into Nicolette Larson's 1978 hit "Lotta Love." As a young dreamer, Larson headed to San Francisco, where her talent quickly caught the attention of noteworthy …
Aug. 7, 2024
"I Got 5 On It" by Luniz
Patreon voted for this, so we're diving deep into the world of weed and hip-hop with Luniz (yes, their name is pronounced "Loonies") and their 1995 hit "I Got 5 On It." Both Matt and I were blown away by just how massive thi…
July 31, 2024
“Something In the Air” by Thunderclap Newman (f/ Shaun Rohland)
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by my longtime friend and music aficionado Shaun Rohland to celebrate the 1969 flower power anthem “Something In the Air” by Thunderclap Newman. We dive into how this song - with its remi…