Episodes
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 scratchi…
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 s…
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 19…
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…
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-o…
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…
July 19, 2023
"Catch Me I'm Falling" by Pretty Poison
Do you remember the 1987 movie Hiding Out, in which Jon Cryer stars as a state’s witness who pretends to be a high school student to avoid getting killed by the mob? Probably not. Chances are that you DO remember the breakou…
July 12, 2023
"Save Tonight" by Eagle Eye Cherry (w/Paul Menotiades)
In 1997, a slick pop song from a Swedish actor-turned-musician cracked the Top 5 on the Billboard charts, lodging itself firmly onto grocery store and doctor’s office playlists for decades to come. We’re joined this week by …
July 5, 2023
Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) (f/PJ Caruso)
Did Looking Glass pretty much CREATE the yacht rock genre by writing a song about a man choosing his love of the sea over the love of a woman? “Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)” made it all the way to the top of the Billboard cha…
June 28, 2023
The 1983 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft
The Podcast dream team of Chris, Matt, Matthew and Tony are back to draft albums released 40 years ago! Did we draft your favorite released in 1983 and let us know who got the best draft!
June 21, 2023
"Two of Hearts" by Stacey Q
In just a few short years, Stacey Q went from riding elephants in the circus to having a Top 5 single on the Billboard charts. The popularity of “Two of Hearts” led to a plethora of television cameos, but unfortunately not a…
June 14, 2023
"Cars" by Gary Numan (f/Matt Gondek)
Synth pioneer Gary Numan was overwhelmingly bashed by critics upon his surge to the top of the UK charts in the early 80s. Music writers may not have been ready for Numan’s futuristic sound, but fans surely were. By the time…
June 8, 2023
"Lullaby" by Shawn Mullins
In the Fall of 1998, Shawn Mullins took the radio waves by storm with “Lullaby” — an unforgettable song about the woes of a young girl in Hollywood. With its spoken word verses and falsetto-laden choruses, the song’s meteori…
May 31, 2023
"She Blinded Me with Science" by Thomas Dolby (f/Erik Johnson)
For some people, Thomas Dolby might be considered only a blip on the 80s music radar — the wild-haired, bespectacled Englishman with the song where someone yells “SCIENCE!” The more knowledgable music connoisseurs, however, …
May 24, 2023
"Sex & Candy" by Marcy Playground
Marcy Playground’s “Sex & Candy” was a bonafide hit in 1997, spending an impressive 15 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Songs chart. Unfortunately, they were unable to come anywhere near the success of the song again…
May 17, 2023
"Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (f/Erik J Brown)
Calling the Queen of Bubblegum Pop a one hit wonder just feels wrong. To Carly Rae’s cult following, it feels like she has released hit after hit over the years. A quick internet search of her Billboard chart success, howeve…
May 10, 2023
"Tuff Enuff" by The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Would YOU walk ten miles on your hands and knees? Would YOU wrestle with a lion and a grizzly bear? No? Well, maybe you’re just not TUFF ENUFF for those types of activities. This week, we dive into the 1986 hit from The Fabu…
May 3, 2023
"Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles (f/Chris Dalla Riva)
At midnight on August 1st of 1981, MTV hit the airwaves. After an astronaut planted an MTV flag on the moon, viewers were immediately greeted by the opening notes of The Buggles’ prophetic anthem “Video Killed the Radio Star…
April 26, 2023
"I Love You Always Forever" by Donna Lewis (f/Brendan Walter)
Filmmaker, director, and Valencia guitarist Brendan Walter was one of thirty-two students sued by the RIAA for downloading music while he was attending Drexel University, and we have to wonder if one of the songs he LimeWire…
April 19, 2023
"It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls
Last week, we talked about kissing the rain. This week, The Weather Girls are letting us know that the rain is actually MEN! Our Patreon members voted that we should discuss this early 80s gay anthem, and we couldn’t wait to…
April 12, 2023
"Kiss The Rain" by Billie Myers (f/Kyle Kuchta)
If not for a problematic movie trailer, this week’s guest would have entirely forgotten the existence of a massive 1997 single from Billie Myers. This hit exploded onto the radio — perhaps from being utilized in the second s…
April 6, 2023
"More Than Words" by Extreme (f/Allie Goertz)
In 1991, Extreme released “More Than Words”, an acoustic love ballad unlike any of the band’s previous output. Although A&M Records didn’t want to release the song as a single, the band’s insistence paid off. The song shot t…
March 29, 2023
The 1993 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft
This week, Chris and Matt are joined by frequent One Hit Thunder guests Matthew Milligan and Tony Hartman for the first ever FANTASY AUCTION DRAFT on the show! The guys were each allotted 100 THUNDER BUCKS to try to outbid t…
March 22, 2023
"No Myth" by Michael Penn
Never have our minds been as blown on One Hit Thunder as when we dove into the life and career of Michael Penn. From his famous siblings to his work on landmark films, Michael’s story couldn’t be further from the norm. But d…