One Hit Thunder
By Geekscape
Categories: Music, Music Commentary, Music Interviews, Comedy, Comedy Interviews
Yes, One Hit Thunder in a long-running podcast about one hit wonders, and yes, it’s hosted by Chris Fafalios of the band Punchline and Matt Kelly of the Geekscape Network, but don’t let THAT be what convinces you to listen and subscribe. Instead, read the words of this 1 star review left by Royalsfan83 with the subject line “Garbage”: Yet another music podcast by insipid, try-hard millennials who amaze themselves at how edgy they are. You can get this content from countless other shows minus the delusional leftist rants. Hard pass.
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Recent episodes
- Belvedere Bros S2E15: Rivals
This week, the Belvedere Bros came together at THE FEST 24 in Gainesville, Florida, to discuss an absolutely insane episode of Mr. Belvedere. First airing on January 24th of 1986, this one features a young Jason Bateman being an absolute CREEP.One Hit Thunder (and also Belvedere Bros) is brought…
- “The Boys of Summer” by The Ataris (f/ Matt DiStefano)
Most musicians dream of having a hit song, but that dream gets a little more complicated when the hit is a COVER song. In the highly competitive world of major label artists, doing whatever it takes to expose new audiences to your original music occasionally involves this theoretical “deal with…
- Belvedere Bros S2E14: The Dropout
In a Mr. Belvedere episode that first aired on January 17th, 1986, Marsha fails a law exam, leading to a transformation into a stereotypical 50s housewife. Meanwhile, Heather has a date, Wesley punches a classmate, and Kevin is making lots of noise with his drumsticks. One Hit Thunder (as well as…
- “Maniac” by Michael Sembello (f/ Scott Roger)
What started as a song about a serial killer became a song about passion for dance, and that in turn became a #1 hit for Michael Sembello in 1983. “Maniac” was featured in the wildly popular film Flashdance, shooting the song from this relatively unknown artist to the top of the charts. Though…
- Belvedere Bros S2E13: The Teacher
The focus of this week is the thirteenth episode of the second season of Mr. Belvedere, which first aired on January 10th, 1986. In this episode, Mr. Belvedere gets himself a sugar mama, which unfortunately ends up being Wesley’s teacher. Lynn also manages to insult the entire city of Altoona…
- “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” by Digable Planets
“Slick” and “cool” are actually GREAT descriptors for the sound of Digable Planets. This hip hop trio paired jazz samples with unforgettable hooks, and by 1993, they had a huge hit with the inescapable “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat).” A gold record and a Grammy followed, and Digable Planets…
- Belvedere Bros: A conversation with Ilene Graff (aka Marsha Owens)
It’s no secret that the Belvedere Bros are HUGE Marsha Owens fans, and in this episode, the beautiful and talented Ilene Graff sits in for a fun conversation about her time on Mr. Belvedere! This installment of the show is filled with Ilene’s infectious laughter as she answers several burning…
- “Am I Wrong” by Nico & Vinz
This week, we’re exploring the career of Nico & Vinz, the Norwegian duo who brought us the 2014 hit “Am I Wrong.” The song combines huge pop hooks with African musical influences, and they even used the music video as an opportunity to show the beauty of the continent. Their breakout album Black…
- Belvedere Bros S2E12: Speechless
In the first Mr. Belvedere episode of 1986, George receives a prestigious award, Kevin gets “married”, and Marsha takes everyone’s breath away. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR…
- “The Impression That I Get” by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
If you’re either of the hosts of the One Hit Thunder podcast, you really didn’t need to do much prep work for an episode about The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. This legendary, well-dressed band was a Boston institution, blending ska with hardcore and putting on unforgettable live shows. In 1997, they…
- Belvedere Bros S2E11: The Prize
In the eleventh episode of the second season of Mr. Belvedere, Wesley breaks the school’s cookie-selling record, Heather weighs the pros and cons of cheating, and Kevin makes a house of cards for no reason. Also, Mr. Belvedere uses insider trading to anonymously do a good deed. Get a copy of Seth…
- “Zoot Suit Riot” by Cherry Poppin’ Daddies (f/ Shane Torres)
The swing revival of the 90s came and went in an instant, but the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies were able to ride that wave all the way to the bank. Despite having quite possibly the worst band name of all time, “Zoot Suit Riot” helped the band sell 2 million copies of their album of the same name, which…
- Belvedere Bros S2E10: Pinball
In an episode that first aired on the day that both Chrissy Teigen AND Kaley Cuoco were born, Mr. Belvedere develops an addiction to pinball. One Hit Thunder (and also Belvedere Bros) is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get…
- “Easy Lover” by Philip Bailey & Phil Collins
It’s hard to believe that we can do an episode of One Hit Thunder about the song “Easy Lover.” You MAY have been under the false assumption that it’s a Phil Collins song, which is only partly true. He co-wrote, produced, and sang on the song, along with Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire fame…
- Matt Talks to This Is Buzz Director Mark Pellington
Matt was given the opportunity to talk to Mark Pellington today about his new documentary THIS IS BUZZ. Mark you may remember as the director of hit films like The Mothman Prophecies & Arlington Road or iconic music videos like Pearl Jam's "Jeremy" and R.E.M.'s "Drive". THIS IS BUZZ is about the…
- Belvedere Bros S2E9: The Letter
In an episode of Mr. Belvedere that first aired on November 22nd, 1985, Kevin plays an entire season of high school football without the rest of the family knowing. When he gets grounded right before the big game that takes place on Thanksgiving, he decides to move into a motel room instead of…
- “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)” by The Tokens (f/ Robert Bacon)
You’d be hard pressed to find someone of ANY age who isn’t familiar with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” This timeless 1961 single from the Brooklyn doo-wop group The Tokens is one of the most fun songs ever to sing along with, and its legacy spans from the top of the charts to Disney film soundtracks…
- Belvedere Bros S2E8: Strike
In the eighth episode of the second season of Mr. Belvedere (which originally aired on November 15th, 1985), the Owens family discovers that Belvedere is simultaneously wealthy and careless. One Hit Thunder (and also Belvedere Bros) is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking…
- “According to You” by Orianthi
By the time that Australian guitar virtuoso Orianthi was a teenager, she was sharing stages with legends such as Steve Vai and Carlos Santana. After relocating to Los Angeles, she not only signed to Geffen, but was also recruited to become Michael Jackson’s lead guitarist. It was during this…
- Belvedere Bros S2E7: Vows
When George and Marsha reluctantly decide to renew their wedding vows, the Owens children discover a deep, dark secret about their parents’ past. Meanwhile, Wesley continues to play the accordion. One Hit Thunder (and also Belvedere Bros) is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for…
- “Would I Lie To You?” by Charles & Eddie
A chance subway encounter between two singers with a shared love of Marvin Gaye led to a major label contract and the hit song “Would I Lie To You?”, a soulful early 90s hit with an unforgettable chorus. Charles & Eddie cracked the Top 20 in the US, but the throwback sound of the single helped…
- Belvedere Bros S2E6: The Contract
In this episode of Mr. Belvedere, Marsha writes up a contract for Kevin to sign before he goes to prom, promising that if he drinks, he’ll call home for a ride instead of driving drunk. One Hit Thunder (and also Belvedere Bros) is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your…
- “Our House” by Madness
We start a lot of episodes by apologizing to our listeners in the UK, so we’ll go ahead and do that again…we realize that Madness were breaking UK singles chart records in the 80s, and yet we’re still calling them one hit wonders on our show. Here’s the thing though: we’re dumb Americans, and here…
- Belvedere Bros S2E5: Delivery
In a Mr. Belvedere episode that first aired on October 18th, 1985, Lynn and George join forces to deliver a baby on the very same couch that Mr. Zabriskie just died on. One Hit Thunder (and also Belvedere Bros) is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next…
- “Heart and Soul” by T’Pau
Break out your Pepe jeans and get ready to learn all about T’Pau, the English group who mixed spoken word verses with one of the biggest choruses of the 80s on their 1987 hit, “Heart and Soul.” Produced by Roy Thomas Baker (yes, THAT Roy Thomas Baker, who produced some of the most iconic songs of…
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