Episodes
Dec. 18, 2024
“Jenny Says” by Cowboy Mouth (f/ Hunter DeBlanc)
This week, we’re joined by Hunter DeBlanc to talk about his hometown heroes, Cowboy Mouth, and their high-energy 1997 single “Jenny Says.” Against the odds, this Louisiana band broke into the modern rock scene with a song th…
Dec. 11, 2024
“Brimful of Asha” by Cornershop
Patreon voted, and this week we’re diving into Cornershop’s 1997 single “Brimful of Asha”—a song that producer Matt, a true fan, has been waiting for us to cover. Known for blending Indian influences with indie rock, Corners…
Dec. 8, 2024
Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary Reaction Episode
In this episode, Chris and Matt are joined by yacht rock aficionado Jim Logrando to discuss the new HBO Music Box documentary, Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary. The trio dives into their favorite moments from the film, which explo…
Dec. 5, 2024
The 2024 Spotify Wrapped Reaction Episode
In this episode, Chris and Matt dive into the excitement of Spotify Wrapped, celebrating the podcast’s impressive 85% growth and its reach across 115 countries. They discuss how 89% of their listeners discovered the show thi…
Dec. 4, 2024
“Lips of an Angel” by Hinder (f/ Jacob Godbey)
This week, we’re joined by Jacob Godbey, who’s ready to belt out his go-to karaoke hit, “Lips of an Angel” by Hinder—a song that’s recently found new life (and irony) on TikTok. But as we dive into this unapologetic butt roc…
Nov. 29, 2024
THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#20 - #1)
In this final installment of THE THUNDRED, Chris and Matt reveal the Top 20 Albums of All Time, closing out their five-part countdown with the most legendary records ever made. Without giving anything away, expect albums pac…
Nov. 27, 2024
“Shut Up and Dance” by WALK THE MOON
It’s been 10 years since WALK THE MOON released “Shut Up and Dance,” a song that’s become a wedding staple and an unstoppable earworm. But what happens when you dig past the hit? This week, we’re diving into the band’s catal…
Nov. 22, 2024
THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#40 - #21)
THE THUNDRED is back! In this exciting installment, Chris and Matt count down from #40 to #21 of the greatest albums of all time, celebrating records that have left a mark across musical history. From an album that defined a…
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