Episodes
Dec. 18, 2023
Reactions to Spin Magazine's 88 Best Alternative Songs from 1998
A listener tagged us in the Spin Magazine Instagram post about the Spin Magazine list of 88 Best Alternative Songs from 1998 saying they'd love to hear what our thoughts were on the listing. Since Matt and Jim Logrando were staying at Chris' house before the Punchline Holiday show this weekend they…
Dec. 13, 2023
Our Fourth Year Countdown
As we conclude another year of podcasting we look back at the songs past and try to determine the ranking from worst to best. In the past this was done by Chris and Matt and a guest ... this year we did it as a livestream event featuring 5 guests!! We were joined by Podcast fan favorites Matt DiSt…
Dec. 13, 2023
Our Fourth Year Countdown
As we conclude another year of podcasting we look back at the songs past and try to determine the ranking from worst to best. In the past this was done by Chris and Matt and a guest ... this year we did it as a livestream event featuring 5 guests!! We were joined by Podcast fan favorites Matt DiSt…
Dec. 6, 2023
"My Boyfriends Back" by The Angels
Hey now, hey now, One Hit Thunder’s back! This week, we're stepping back in time to explore the fascinating story behind one of the early '60s most beloved hits. A group of talented teenagers from New Jersey, The Angels, joined forces with three brilliant songwriters to craft “My Boyfriend’s Back”,…
Dec. 1, 2023
Chris Reviews Matt's Spotify Wrapped 2023
It's the best time of the year ... Spotify Wrapped Season. Since Matt has the most unpredictable of musical tastes, Chris gives a live reaction to his top 20 most listened to songs this year.
Nov. 29, 2023
“Magic” by Pilot (f/Kai Dodson)
This week, we’re taking flight with the Scottish band Pilot and their timeless hit “Magic”. Together with our guest Kai Dodson, we get right to the point: does selling out and changing the lyrics to your hit to hawk pharmaceuticals change the legacy of a song? We also dive into Pilot’s musical jour…
Nov. 22, 2023
"Connected" by Stereo MCs
Today, we're diving into the infectious world of Stereo MCs and their iconic track, "Connected." Even if you think you don't know it, chances are you've crossed paths with this chart-topping British group's masterpiece, thanks to a cleverly placed sample and irresistible vocal melody that propelled…
Nov. 15, 2023
“I Love It (feat. Charli XCX)" by Icona Pop (f/Sarah and Maggie of Unstable Topics)
This week, we're joined by Sarah and Maggie from the Unstable Topics podcast to discuss the unforgettable hit “I Love It” by Icona Pop. In the decade since its release, this song has remained a constant presence, gracing commercials, television, and the radio. Together, we'll explore the mystery of…
Nov. 8, 2023
"Don't Want to Fall in Love" by Jane Child
It’s no surprise that Prince was a fan of Jane Child. After a bidding war between 14 labels in which she demanded complete creative control, this Toronto-based artist wrote, produced, and performed every note of her debut album. Her funky pop single “Don’t Wanna Fall In Love” skyrocketed to #2 on t…
Nov. 1, 2023
"Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot
“I like big butts and I cannot lie.” No, that wasn’t a Winston Churchill quote. It’s the iconic first lyric of Seattle-based rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot’s 1992 smash hit “Baby Got Back”. While your grandma’s out cuttin’ a rug at the wedding reception to a song about anacondas and gettin’ sprung, it can of…
Oct. 25, 2023
"Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum (f/Samm Stangeland)
Regardless of whether you know the name Norman Greenbaum or not, you most DEFINITELY know his hit 1969 song “Spirit In the Sky”. This uplifting single has appeared in countless movies, TV shows, and commercials, with its use showing no sign of slowing over five decades later. This week, we’re joine…
Oct. 18, 2023
"I Got A Man" by Positive K
When you hear the name Positive K, you probably think of One Hit Thunder producer Matt Kelly, who is definitely one of the most positive human beings you'll ever meet. Alas, we're not talking about THAT Positive K, but instead, rapper Daryl Gibson whose early '90s hit "I Got a Man" took the airwave…
Oct. 11, 2023
"Voices Carry: by Til Tuesday (f/Daniel Corey)
In the Spring of 1983, 'Til Tuesday transformed from a new band into the winners of Boston’s Rock & Rumble competition. After quickly securing a deal with Epic Records, they released their debut album Voices Carry. Thanks to regular airplay on MTV, the title track rose to #8 on the Billboard Hot 10…
Oct. 4, 2023
"On the Dark Side" by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band (f/Hal and Flynn of the None But the Brave Podcast)
You know that awesome Bruce Springsteen song “On The Dark Side” that actually isn’t Bruce Springsteen at all? That’s John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, and I’d venture to say that I’m not alone in thinking it was The Boss for many years. We HAD to bring in some experts to shed some light on thi…
Sept. 27, 2023
The 2003 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft
This week we take another break from podcasting to reunite the Fantastic Four of Chris Fafalios, Matt Kelly, Matt Milligan and Tony Hartman for another Fantasy Auction Draft. This time the topic is albums from 2003. Can you believe these releases are all 20 years old?
Sept. 20, 2023
"Bitch" by Meredith Brooks
Despite the song’s lyrics that illustrate Meredith Brooks’ multitude of qualities and flaws, it’s the first line of the chorus of “Bitch” that turned heads in 1997. After a long music career that spanned three decades, this undeniably catchy pop song put the veteran singer and guitarist on the map.…
Sept. 13, 2023
"There She Goes" by The La's (f/Tom McGovern)
This week on One Hit Thunder, we’re joined by Wolves of Glendale keyboardist and vocalist Tom McGovern to explore the enigmatic world of The La’s and their timeless hit “There She Goes”. This episode is a tale of potential unfulfilled, as The La’s were seemingly destined for Britpop fame and fortun…
Sept. 6, 2023
"Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" by Baz Luhrman
In 1999, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann had an unexpected radio hit with “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)”, a near perfect spoken-word piece that offered god-tier level advice to graduating seniors. It’s hard to explain why this song works or how powerful it is without just breaking down every word of…
Aug. 30, 2023
"Classic" by MKTO (f/ Taylor Morden)
Joining us this week is brilliant documentarian Taylor Morden, who’s currently immersed in the creation of his upcoming feature Getting Lost. The Lost television series was a phenomenon that left millions of viewers scratching their collective head each week. That sense of wonder continues even tod…
Aug. 23, 2023
"No Easy Way Out" by Robert Tepper (f/ Steve Soboslai)
If you ever have to fight an enormous Russian who killed your friend, might we suggest popping Robert Tepper’s “No Easy Way Out” into the tape deck of your Lamborghini while you drive through the night and reflect on every single event that got you to that moment? This week, we’re joined by my frie…
Aug. 16, 2023
"One Night in Bangkok" by Murray Head
Do you like chess? How about musicals about chess? How about new wave meets hip-hop songs FROM musicals about chess? You don’t really need to answer that. Regardless, our Patreon voted for it, so we’re diving into the hit 1985 single from English actor Murray Head, “One Night In Bangkok”. Does this…
Aug. 9, 2023
"Far Behind" by Candlebox (f/Mike Soboslai)
WELL MAYBE you thought this band was someone else. AND MAYBE you’re thinking “didn’t they have a few other hits?” The reality is that while Candlebox did well enough on Alternative Radio to get a main stage slot at Woodstock ’94, they only had one song that charted on the Billboard Hot 100. The pow…
Aug. 2, 2023
"Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star
How in the world are we closing in on 200 episodes without having yet discussed Mazzy Star and their dreamy hit “Fade Into You”? This iconic song is synonymous with the 90s, the soundtrack to millions of flannel laden make-out sessions and the countless broken hearts that followed. Here at One Hit …
July 26, 2023
"Brand New Key" by Melanie (f/Matt Jurcevich)
Let’s get this out of the way right now: Melanie is technically a two hit wonder and an influential singer-songwriter powerhouse whose songs have been covered by some of the most beloved artists in music history. Despite all that, the average joe — aka all of us on this podcast — only know “Brand N…