One Hit Thunder

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 the Billboard Charts in 1990, opening the door of endless possibility for this Canadian badass with an unforgettable look. So why are we discussing her on One Hit Thunder? We asked ourselves the same thing. Stay tuned to find out. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting for more information. Visit Punchline: A Band Called Punchline | Pittsburgh, PAfor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“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 often be forgotten that the song is actually an anthem of body positivity. His music tends to walk a fine line between well-intentioned and super horny, so this week, we’ll dial 1-900-MIXALOT and see if we can kick some thoughts about why he could never repeat the success of this song. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting for more information. Visit Punchline: A Band Called Punchline | Pittsburgh, PA for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 joined by Rock and Roll Candle Co. founder Samm Strangeland to get spiritual about Greenbaum, and decide if he should’ve kept pumping out hits OR if his goats just needed him more than we did. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting for more information. Visit Punchline: A Band Called Punchline | Pittsburgh, PAfor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 airwaves by storm. K's upbeat vibe was so irresistible that even the legendary Aretha Franklin couldn't help but be a fan. Also, you might want to break out some potholders because you could lose your grip when you hear which phrase Positive K possibly coined, only to see it rise to fame in the hands of another rapper years later. In today’s episode, we’ll decide if Positive K has the skills dat pay da bills or if he’s just crabbin’. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting for more information. Visit Punchline: A Band Called Punchline | Pittsburgh, PAfor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 100. Sadly, this unique band could never again match the success of the song. This week, we’re joined by writer, musician, and Aimee Mann enthusiast Daniel Corey to discuss why we believe 'Til Tuesday's voices should have carried them much higher up the charts. Also Check out Daniel's New Video If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting for more information. Visit Punchline: A Band Called Punchline | Pittsburgh, PAfor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 this wild sound-alike, so this week, we’re joined by Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean of the None But The Brave podcast. These Bruce enthusiasts help us decide if we should throw thunder on these beaver boys. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting for more information. Visit Punchline: A Band Called Punchline | Pittsburgh, PAfor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. The song felt empowering and special when it came out, but how does it hold up now? And did Meredith turn out to be an artist we SHOULD actually be paying attention to? Just when we think we got her figured out, the season’s already changin’ on today’s episode. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcastingfor more information. Visit Punchline: A Band Called Punchline | Pittsburgh, PAfor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon. One Hit Thunder | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 fortune, only to be stymied by their own strange choices. Did The La’s bring the thunder despite getting in their own way time and time again? Stay tuned to find out. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on Instagram: @‌onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting for more information. Visit Punchline: A Band Called Punchline | Pittsburgh, PA for tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 it, so we did just that. This week, we get deep, emotional, and honest, thanks to a commencement speech and a trip-hop beat. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting. for more information. Visit Punchline: A Band Called Punchline | Pittsburgh, PA for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 today, as both mine and Matt’s tiny little brains were blown at the fact that Malcolm David Kelley — aka Walt from Lost — is one half of the pop duo MKTO, who had a Top 20 hit with “Classic” in 2013. Did these guys bring the musical thunder though? “We have to go back” to find out! Donate to Taylor's IndieGogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/getting-lost-documentary#/ If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected] Also, follow us on Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at http://www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit http://punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 friend and Punchline bandmate Steve Soboslai to discuss this animated singer whose passionate music should be the soundtrack to EVERY montage. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at http://www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit http://punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 song make THESE hard men humble? Stay tuned to find out if it leaves us in despair or ecstasy. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our Instagram: @onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at http://www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit http://punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 powerful demo (yes, DEMO) “Far Behind” became their signature song, launching their debut album to quadruple platinum status. But did WE treat Candlebox bad? Join us and special guest Mike Soboslai to find out. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our Instagram: @onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at http://www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit http://punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Thunder, we thought it was strange that we never knew the wildly interesting story behind this band, so stay tuned to come out of the Mazzy darkness with us. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our Instagram: @onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at http://www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit http://punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 New Key”, the unintentionally sexual song that made a huge impression on many of us thanks to its association with a certain movie character on roller skates. This week, we couldn’t avoid our guest Matt Jurcevich any longer, who has been riding his bicycle past our window just BEGGING to come on and talk about Melanie. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at http://www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit http://punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 breakout song from the movie though — Pretty Poison’s “Catch Me (I’m Falling)”. This dance-pop hit cracked the Billboard Top 10 and was an MTV staple, but the group never even sniffed the success of this single again. Our Patreon voted for us to discuss this one, and we’d never let them down…so are you ready boy? Here we come! If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at http://www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit http://punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 One Hit Thunder veteran Paul Menotiades to discuss Eagle-Eye Cherry’s “Save Tonight”. Will Paul be able to stop us from throwing BLUNDER on Eagle-Eye’s very unique name? Stay tuned to find out. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting for more information. Visit Punchlinefor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | creating Podcasts About One Hit Wonders | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 charts in 1972, and the song stayed in the public consciousness ever since…except in the instance of this week’s guest PJ Caruso, who somehow didn’t know this song until he heard it in Guardians of the Galaxy. It’s hard to fathom how this is possible, but we’ll try to figure it out in this week’s episode. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcastingfor more information. Visit Punchlinefor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | creating Podcasts About One Hit Wonders | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 1983 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft: A Tropical Island Musical Odyssey In a highly anticipated episode of the One Hit Thunder podcast, hosts Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly, joined by special guests Tony Hartman and Matthew Milligan, embark on an exhilarating fantasy auction draft of albums from the iconic year of 1983. Adding an exciting twist, the stipulation for this episode is that the participants will be given a one-year vacation on a tropical island, where they can bring 20 of their closest friends. The albums they draft will be the sole musical accompaniment for their weekend parties, making their selections all the more crucial. Setting the stage for the tropical island getaway, the hosts and guests highlight the significance of 1983 in music history. As the fantasy auction draft commences, Chris, Matt, Tony, and Matthew employ strategic bidding tactics to secure the albums they deem essential for their exclusive parties. Lively debates ensue as they defend their choices, knowing that these albums will be the only sounds resonating through their island paradise. Throughout the episode, the hosts and guests passionately discuss the cultural impact and timeless appeal of the albums chosen in the draft. From Cyndi Lauper's groundbreaking debut album to Metallica's powerful "Kill 'Em All" and Madonna's influential self-titled debut, they explore the musical prowess and party-worthy vibes of these iconic releases. The final fantasy album lineups reflect their careful considerations, ensuring a memorable and vibrant atmosphere for their tropical gatherings. Join Chris Fafalios, Matt Kelly, Tony Hartman, and Matthew Milligan on the One Hit Thunder podcast as they embark on a thrilling musical odyssey. This 1983 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft not only celebrates the iconic releases of that year but also transports the participants and their closest friends to a tropical island paradise, where the chosen albums will be the heartbeat of their unforgettable weekends. Get ready to groove to the sounds of 1983 as the hosts and guests curate the ultimate soundtrack for their dream getaway. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 another hit song. This week, we explore all things Q to decide if we “beat as one” in our fandom of Stacey. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting for more information. Visit Punchline for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | creating Podcasts About One Hit Wonders | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 he decided to take a hiatus from touring, he was doing multiple nights at Wembley Arena, not to mention opening doors for acts such as The Human League, Depeche Mode, and OMD. This week, we’re joined by artist Matt Gondek to dive into all things Numan, especially his new wave classic “Cars”. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at WeKnowPodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 meteoric rise on the charts rivaled the likes of Britney and Celine, cementing itself into our collective subconscious for decades to come. This week, we take a look at Mullins’ career to decide if he really dug his way into our Soul’s Core. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcastingfor more information. Visit Punchlinefor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | creating Podcasts About One Hit Wonders | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, know very well how much influence this new wave icon had and continues to have on legions of electronic music artists. This week, we’re joined by Huffamoose drummer Erik Johnson to discuss the long-term impact Dolby has had on music, the unforgettable music video for “She Blinded Me With Science”, and we even dive into Erik’s personal recollections from when Huffamoose played the main stage at Woodstock ’94. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at http://www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit http://punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you ask guitarist and vocalist John Wozniak, however, it was never his intention to write hit songs in the first place. This week, we play a game of dodgeball out on the Marcy Playground, as one of us is a fan and the other is not. Who thinks the band is disco super-fly, and who is casting devious stares in their direction? Stay tuned to find out. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting for more information. Visit Punchlinefor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | creating Podcasts About One Hit Wonders | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, however, reveals the shocking truth… “Call Me Maybe” is really her only mainstream hit. Regardless, here at One Hit Thunder, we know that an incredible and prolific career rarely has anything to do with charts, and Carly Rae Jepsen is no exception to that rule. This week, we’re joined by author Erik Brown to completely fanboy out over one of pop’s most likable artists. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at We Know Podcasting for more information. Visit Punchlinefor Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon One Hit Thunder | creating Podcasts About One Hit Wonders | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Fabulous Thunderbirds, a long-running blues band that scored a surprise hit, thanks in part to it being featured in a Michael Keaton film. The song has since been woven into the soundtracks of our lives, often being used in commercials, movies, TV shows, and blooper reels. And now, thanks to it being selected by our Patreon members, we’re going to TWIST IT OFF and learn some POWERFUL STUFF about the Thunderbirds. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @‌1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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”. Today, we are joined by music critic and On A Related Note co-host Chris Dalla Riva to discuss this historic song, and if the pictures that came actually DID break his heart. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 LimeWired was the 1996 Donna Lewis pop gem “I Love You Always Forever”. This Welsh artist took a nursery rhyme chorus and made Billboard history, which was clearly a magical time full of exotic sweetness that made an impact on Brendan as he laid under a blue sky with pure white stars. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 do so. Will we throw thunder on this duo that was formerly known as Two Tons O’ Fun? Stay tuned to find out how we feel about the powerful voices that brought us “It’s Raining Men”! If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 season of Dawson’s Creek — before it quickly fell off the charts and disappeared. In this episode, filmmaker and Horror Movie Night co-host Kyle Kuchta asks us ALL to “Kiss the Rain”! Donate to Kyle's Seed & Spark Campaign: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-wound-within#story If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and presumably resulted in a lot of babies named Nuno in years to come. This week, we’re joined by singer-songwriter Allie Goertz, and she’ll tell us how she feels (and if her love for Extreme is real!) Make sure to donate to Allie's Kickstarter Campaign "NIN Peeled Back" If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the other guys in an attempt to create the ULTIMATE 1993 album collection. In a year that includes landmark releases from artists such as Nirvana, Wu-Tang Clan, Björk, Snoop Dogg, and Radiohead, the competition is FIERCE. Who will emerge with the best set of albums? Tune in to find out. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 don’t even THINK about throwing the “nepotism” accusation around here…Penn is the real deal. This week, we dive into his catalog and discover that it’s NO MYTH that Michael Penn is undeniable thunder. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, fellow slobs! This week, we’re diving into Joan Osborne and her inescapable 1996 hit, “One of Us”. Written on a whim by Eric Bazilian of The Hooters, the song asks important questions about a supposed higher power, including “if God had a face, what would it look like?” Well, WE’D speculate that he or she MIGHT look like this week’s guest…Meeting Of Important People’s Josh Verbanets! Will we put thunder on Joan’s name, or would we rather she remain a stranger on the bus tryin’ to make her way home? Stay tuned to find out. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Local H carved out a niche for themselves in the mid 90s, landing somewhere in between grunge and indie rock. The hypnotic single “Bound For The Floor” was a Gen X anthem, cleverly using the word “copacetic” to exhibit a feeling of dissatisfaction with life. This two-piece band made a lasting impression on this week’s guest — Wells, Maine’s own Spose — even if this particular single wasn’t the reason why. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often forget that artists might tune in to One Hit Thunder to hear us offer our sometimes misinformed and ALWAYS overly opinionated thoughts on their music. One of these artists — John Hampson of Nine Days — was gracious enough to not only listen to our episode on “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)”, but also to kindly send us a series of tweets correcting some things we didn’t get quite right. A few years later, he’s here with us to discuss a band that he spent a lot of time with on the road back in the day. Does Stroke 9’s “Little Black Backpack” make John want to tango, or does this catchy pop-rock classic make him want to bash his head in? Stay tuned to find out. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1996, two siblings from Belgium had an unexpected alternative hit that sounds unlike anything else from the era. The single “Not An Addict” caught fire and became an international hit, grabbing the attention of even Alanis Morissette, who handpicked the band to open for her on tour. Beyond diving into the track and the band, we force Matt Kelly to make some of his OWN K’s Choices in this fun and informative episode. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of T. Rex’s Marc Bolan is one of those rock n’ roll fables that seems so trite that it MUST have been written by some second-rate Hollywood screenwriter. The truth, however, is that Marc Bolan’s tale serves as the BASIS for these overused rock clichés, as he led a wild (and unfortunately short) life full of fame, excess, pageantry, and incredible music. This week, we’re joined by actor and musician Danny Tamberelli to dive into the history of the Godfather of Glam Rock. Together, we try to figure out how “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” was T. Rex’s only US hit, considering The Beatles themselves claim that T-Rextasy was bigger than Beatlemania ever was in the UK. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the mid 70s, Wild Cherry thrived in all the funk and disco hot spots, from the Northern West Virginia panhandle to the Ohio Valley region. People were getting down to the sweet sounds of “Play That Funky Music” in Steubenville, Ohio, all the way to the bright lights of the big city…of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The groundswell created by the band’s popularity in these areas took the song all the way to #1 on the Billboard charts, which was unfortunately a peak they’d never come close to again. This week, we’re joined by John Franklin (The Circle Season 4) to discuss the history and legacy of Wild Cherry, a band that’s been the soundtrack to dancin’, singin’, movin’, groovin’, and one-night stands for decades. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you hate it when you show up to a date’s house in your best ripped jeans and leather jacket, only to be offered disgusting food by their scumbag mother? Well this episode’s for you! This week, we’re joined by my good buddy and bandmate Paul Menotiades to discuss Gerardo’s 1990 hit “Rico Suave”, a song that becomes infinitely more shocking when you dive into the lyrics. Oh, don’t worry…we do that in this episode. Our only addiction has to do with the one hit wonders, and today, we eat Gerardo raw like sushi. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the most bass-heavy episode of One Hit Thunder ever! Thanks to Level 42’s 1985 hit single “Something About You”, we get into a LOT of talk about the best instrument in the world…the good old electric bass. Frontman Mark King’s bass proficiency is impressive, but his songwriting is…well…next LEVEL. Stay tuned for a fun conversation about a jazz fusion band that drew us into the stream of undefined illusion. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midnight Oil shined a light on the plight of the Aboriginal communities in the Australian Outback with their 1987 hit “Beds Are Burning”. This anthemic song is widely considered one of the greatest pieces of music to ever come out of Australia, and any Australian listeners will likely be shocked that we’re discussing this band on a podcast about one hit wonders. The charts don’t lie, however, and this was Midnight Oil’s only Top 40 Billboard hit in the US. This week, we’re joined by Zao guitarist Scott Mellinger to decide if this band makes us want to dance when our earth is turnin’ or sleep while our beds are burnin’. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1993, the world was introduced to a white Canadian reggae artist named Snow. His hit song “Informer” topped the US Billboard charts for nearly two months straight, while Snow himself sat in a prison cell for maybe or maybe not puncturing another human being with a knife (aka stabbing them). This semi-autobiographical tune echoed a warning to whoever snitched on him, in the form of being “licky boom boomed down” by the artist himself. Are we risking this fate ourselves by discussing Snow this week, or is the assault on our eardrums punishment enough? Stay tuned to find out! If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes we have to bend the rules to qualify artists as appropriate subject matter for One Hit Thunder, but not this week. Deadeye Dick are an undeniable choice, as they are almost universally known ONLY for their catchy pop rock hit “New Age Girl”. This week, we’re joined by Johnny Yetsconish to decide if the Dumb and Dumber soundtrack was the EXACT place this song should be, or if there’s more meat on the bone when it comes to this fun 90s band. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The songwriting duo Boy Meets Girl wrote chart-topping songs for several iconic artists, but it wasn’t until their 1988 single “Waiting for a Star to Fall” that they made a name for themselves as performers. The song was an enduring adult contemporary juggernaut, even finding its way into the hit film Three Men and a Little Lady a few years later. Even after their marriage ended, their song collaborations forged ahead, and they continue to release pop gems even today. This week, we explore their story and their songs, and we try to decide if Boy really should have met Girl in the first place. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The holiday season is here once again. To celebrate, we’re discussing the bizarre case of The Waitresses, which are a band that we’re able to discuss on One Hit Thunder because they’re a one hit wonder in two different countries for two different songs. While “Christmas Wrapping” is now considered a Christmas classic, it wasn’t well-known in the US until many years after its release. Meanwhile, “I Know What Boys Like” was ONLY a hit in the States. This week, we’re diving into the short-lived career of this Akron, Ohio band to determine if they bring the holiday cheer or leave us with a holiday sneer. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is our 150th episode, so we had to bring the heat with an undeniable 80s jam. Spandau Ballet may have formed out of a love for the Sex Pistols, but their 1983 musical love letter “True” was inspired by the soulful sounds of Al Green and Marvin Gaye. This smooth pop classic dominated the radio airwaves for years, but we needed to know more. Can Producer Matt Kelly pronounce their name? Is “True” really Adam Sandler’s favorite song? Did Spandau Ballet TRULY bring the one hit thunder? On this week’s show, we ask the important questions about this well-dressed band. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we near Episode 150, it's time for another Year End Countdown. Where will YOUR favorites stack up this year? Listen to find out!! If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at [email protected]. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitthunderpod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices