It’s pretty awesome when an artist hears one of our episodes about THEIR hit, and then comes on to discuss someone else’s hit! That’s exactly what happened this week, as we’re joined by Dishwalla bassist Scot Alexander to discuss Canadian pop rock sensation Tal Bachman’s unrelentingly catchy 1999 hit “She’s So High”. Scot also gives us an inside look as to what it’s like to have your own smash hit single. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodc...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 80
We had a dream…when we were in high school…that we attended…a PUNK ROCK ACADEMY! And you better believe that Adam Goren (aka Atom and His Package) would have been our favorite teacher, which is why we’re SO psyched that he joined us this week to discuss Falco’s 1985 hit “Rock Me Amadeus”. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com. Also, follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna crea...
Aug 04, 2021•45 min•Ep. 79
It was Matt Kelly’s choice to discuss Shawn Colvin’s “Sunny Came Home”. Not only is he a huge fan of the song, but the song itself was the inspiration for the whole concept behind the One Hit Thunder podcast. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com. 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....
Jul 28, 2021•41 min•Ep. 78
This episode is Unbelievable OOOOOOOOOH We discuss the Rave-Rock sounds of EMF and debate the comedy of Andrew Dice Clay with Another Cheetah guitarist Paul Menotiades to discuss EMF's chart topping single Unbelievable If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post your own podcast! ...
Jul 21, 2021•41 min•Ep. 77
This week we discuss the struggles of high school and spoken word punk songs when Chris 183 from the High School Never Ends A Pop Punk Dad Podcast joins us to discuss Nada Surf and their modern rock hit Popular. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post your own podcast! Contact...
Jul 14, 2021•33 min•Ep. 76
This week we are joined by Zao guitarist Scott Mellinger who discusses Butthole Surfers and their hit Pepper. Scott is a long time Butthole Surfers fan with this being one of his least favorite songs by them; meanwhile Chris only likes this song and a handful of others. We discuss the bands weird history, how the radio avoided saying their name and how the sound may have influenced the sound of Zao. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail...
Jul 07, 2021•56 min•Ep. 75
This week we are joined by one of our first guests on the podcast Matt Jurcevich to talk to us about Vanilla Ice's Mega Hit song Ice Ice Baby. This is a debatable one because Vanilla Ice was an absolute Mega-Star but if he's good enough for VH1's Greatest One Hit Wonder's list, it's good enough for us! If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast F...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 74
At the peak of her popularity Sinead O'Connor took a stance and took a hit that her career never recovered from, however as far as Chris and Johnny of Another Cheetah are concerned ... she's more punk rock than any other musician. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post your o...
Jun 23, 2021•39 min•Ep. 73
On Saturday we did a Live Episode of One Hit Thunder as part of the Chris DeMakes a Podcast live-stream. We were joined by our first 3peat guest with Tony Hartman and deep dive into the unique band and their iconic voice. Due to the live-stream this is one of the rare times that we're releasing the raw audio of the episode. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: ...
Jun 16, 2021•51 min•Ep. 72
While Pavement never had much of a mainstream reach they did have a top 10 hit on the modern rock charts. During that brief time they made an enemy out of Billy Corgan and got mocked by Beavis & Butthead. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post your own podcast! Contact us...
Jun 09, 2021•30 min•Ep. 71
This week we are joined by Another Cheetah drummer PJ Caruso who picked a just barely a hit rap song Young Black Teenagers and their minor hit "Tap the Bottle". We discuss how despite begin a group of white guys they somehow got the sign off by Public Enemy, break down the lyrics and discuss our love of posse hip-hop tracks. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram:...
Jun 02, 2021•43 min•Ep. 70
This week we are joined by Fright School host Joshua Napier who breaks down the importance of Macy Gray and her mega-hit "I Try". We dive into how it does not make any sense for this artist to be a one hit wonder and his childhood dreams of attending Lilith Fair. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups...
May 26, 2021•41 min•Ep. 69
This week we are joined by Bobby Vaughn to talk about the first album he ever bought, Natalie Imbruglia based on her massive cover Torn. Pick up Bobby's new EP at https://tdrrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bobby-vaughn-ep If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post your own podcast! Co...
May 19, 2021•49 min•Ep. 68
This week we are joined by solo musician and Smashing Pumpkins touring musician Katie Cole who wanted us to discuss The Easybeats. In her homeland of Australia they were a massive band that experience Beatles level fandom but in the States they only had one song to make it on the charts with Friday on My Mind". If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunder...
May 12, 2021•46 min•Ep. 67
This week we are joined by Steve Eyl of High School Never Ends to discuss religion and noteworthy not religious alternative rock band Dishwalla. In 1996 and 1997 their song Counting Blue Cars was the most played song on the radio, but the never managed to have another hit. Steve, Chris and Producer Matt dive into their back catalogue and try to figure out how a song that successful couldn't lead to a bigger career. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthun...
May 05, 2021•46 min•Ep. 66
This week we are joined by Nate Lopez of the 91 Donkey Lane podcast to break down the classic Patrick Swayze song "She's Like the Wind". Would this song have been a massive success had it not been in Dirty Dancing? Who's to say? If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post your own...
Apr 28, 2021•40 min•Ep. 65
This week we are joined by Roots of Creation's Brett Wilson to discuss Matthew Wilder's Break My Stride. Donate to Brett's Kickstarter that ends today (4/21) at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rootsofcreation/roots-of-creation-dub-free-or-die If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ ...
Apr 21, 2021•40 min•Ep. 64
We are joined by Christmas 365 host Dylan Lyles to break down the 90's third wave ska sensation and how import Reel Big Fish was to it. We dive into what got us into the band, why ska is still alive, the Punk Rawk MBA What killed Ska video and hidden tracks that frightened us. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Apr 14, 2021•37 min•Ep. 63
Punchline Manager Jim Logrando is back on the podcast to talk about more Yacht Rock. This time discussing his favorite Yacht Rock song of all time, that he heard via The Simpsons. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post your own podcast! Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.comf...
Apr 07, 2021•43 min•Ep. 62
Rapper and Trombonist Kadesh Flow joins us this week to discuss the unique sounds and career of Bobby McFerrin and his mega-hit Don't Worry Be Happy. We discuss if Bobby ever wanted to be famous, is the song satire and the existence of Tears in Heaven babies. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/One...
Mar 31, 2021•46 min•Ep. 61
This week we were joined by Sam of the YouTube band First to Eleven as well as the new band Concrete Castles. We discuss the song Bittersweet Symphony which Sam's band covered on their popular YouTube page and dive into classic rock, jam bands and how the tracklist is still very important. Check out First to Eleven and Concrete Castles at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttoeleven Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirsttoEleven/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirsttoEleven Facebook: h...
Mar 24, 2021•52 min•Ep. 60
This week we are joined by "The Last Blockbuster" director Taylor Morden about The Refreshments. Beyond being a die-hard Refreshments fan his first Documentary Here's to Life is about the band. We breakdown the Alternative Radio classic Banditos as well as the bands unique career. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.f...
Mar 17, 2021•37 min•Ep. 59
Geekscape's new podcast Femme Regard host Tessa joins us this week to talk A little bitta Mambo with Lou Bega's earworm Mambo No. 5 Check out her podcast at https://www.femmeregard.com or geekscape.net If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post your own podcast! Contact us at www...
Mar 10, 2021•41 min•Ep. 58
We are joined once again by Matthew Milligan of the band Wheatus who joins us to discuss the pop sensation that was Hanson and their song MMM Bop. Him and Producer Matt are long term Hanson fans but right before this episode was recorded they learned of the terrible career choices the Hanson Brothers made on their socials during 2020 and had a to process it into a comedy podcast 2 days later. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Al...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 57
When we had a cancellation Matt and Chris were quick on their feet to quickly record an episode on one of Matt's favorite albums The New Radicals Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too with the mega-hit You Get What You Give. Additionally this was recorded before the bands reunion so if you're wondering why this wasn't addressed ... that's why. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunde...
Feb 24, 2021•40 min•Ep. 56
Geekscape's new podcast host Marie Maloney joins us to go down 90's memory lane with C'est La Vie by Irish Spice Girls B*Witched! If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post your own podcast! Contact us at www.weknowpodcasting.comfor more information. Visit punchlion.com for Punch...
Feb 17, 2021•53 min•Ep. 55
This week we are joined by nerd-core rapper Mega-Ran to talk about the sexy revenge love song turned fast food advertising anthem Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison. Purchase Mega Ran’s book: DreamMaster - https://dreammasterbook.com/ If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post y...
Feb 10, 2021•45 min•Ep. 54
Here's a One Hit Thunder First ... a One Hit Wonder who's only hit is a cover of a one hit wonder! Of course Party Like It's ... member Eric Taft would make us discuss ska music in Save Ferris' iconic cover. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post your own podcast! Contact us ...
Feb 03, 2021•58 min•Ep. 53
This week we are joined by Fright School and MFK Ultimate host Joe Fejeran who wanted to discuss the history of female empowerment hip-hop with the ultimate dirty rap song My Neck, My Back If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna post your own podcast! Contact us at www.weknowpodcas...
Jan 27, 2021•44 min•Ep. 52
This week we are joined by John Browne (J.B.) formerly of the Philly band Bright & Early. Chris and him dive deep into arguably Sweden's best musical export The Cardigans and their mega-hit LoveFool. If you like the show be sure to rate review and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com Also follow us on our social media: Twitter: @1hitThunderPod Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneHitThunder/ Wanna host your own podcast! Contact us at i...
Jan 21, 2021•36 min•Ep. 51
