One Hit Thunder

Football season is just around the corner, and in this special episode, One Hit Thunder host Chris Fafalios is joined by special guest analysts Johnny Yetsconish and Garrett DeRienzo to go division by division through the league in preparation for what is sure to be a wild six months. The guys provide their picks for everything from first season-ending injury to Super Bowl LXI champion, and as an added bonus, Chris matches a one hit wonder song with every team in the NFL. 

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Heather making the cheerleading team is not the birthday gift that Marsha wanted. In fact, not even Belvedere’s lobster thermidor can make up for the regret Marsha is feeling about her younger self. This week on Belvedere Bros, we explore everything from George’s questionable gifts to what Wesley may have been playing at the arcade. 

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We can do an Amy Winehouse episode of One Hit Thunder based on her US chart performance, as “Rehab” was her only hit single in the States. Before you cuss us out and unsubscribe (ESPECIALLY if you live in the UK), please realize the high regard in which we hold this legendary artist, and know that when this week’s guest Johnny Yetsconish requested to do an episode about her, we let it slide JUST so we’d have an excuse to talk about Amy for an hour. Stay tuned to hear our in-depth conversation about her life, her music, a...

When a tornado hits Beaver Falls, it’s time for Belvedere to start breaking windows! In this Season 2 episode (which originally aired four days before Bruno Mars was born), Mr. Belvedere’s missteps don’t end with his terrible decision to start smashing glass…in fact, one of his missteps is right onto George’s foot when he decides to rewrite George’s article, unbeknownst to Mr. Owens himself. Will the Owens family survive both the tornado outside AND the storm brewing in the basement between Belvedere and George? Tune in for a complete breakdown of this action-packed episode.

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Over the course of the past 300+ episodes of One Hit Thunder, the 1994 #1 single “Here Comes the Hotstepper” has come up in conversation many times, and every single time, it’s been a real joy to hear Matt stumble over the pronunciation of the artist’s name. That Jamaican reggae singer would be Ini Kamoze, and it was his collaboration with producer Salaam Remi and some irresistible interpolations within the song that helped take it to the top of the charts. The success led to a seven-album deal with Elektra, but we’re left here still waiting for most of those. Thi...

In the Season 2 premiere of Mr. Belvedere, Marsha gets a glow up, Kevin gets a video camera, and George develops a snoring problem. Meanwhile, Mr. Belvedere goes on a quick and mysterious trip to Europe. 

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You might recognize the name Rick Dees as the guy who ran down The Weekly Top 40 for decades. What you might NOT know is that he himself once held the top spot on those very charts. In 1976, Rick was a Memphis AM radio host, searching for ANYTHING to fill the airwaves and entertain listeners. A chance encounter with a guy at the gym who could do a passable duck impression paired with a then-bubbling music revolution led to “Disco Duck,” a song that has since become an outdated punchline but once was a multi-million selling phenomenon. This week, we’re joi...

In the season finale of Mr. Belvedere, the Owens kids bring home an unhoused woman. Meanwhile, George’s simultaneous resentment and jealousy of Belvedere leads to a real crossroads in their relationship.

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Do you think that the fact that a song is an instrumental from 1959 is gonna stop us from discussing it on One Hit Thunder? Definitely not, especially if you’re referring to Santo & Johnny’s classic single “Sleep Walk.” You might not know the name of the song or the duo who wrote it, but you FOR SURE know the haunting steel guitar melody. This week, we’re joined by Punchline guitarist and vocalist Paul Menotiades to dive into what he claims might be his favorite song ever.

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In the penultimate episode of the first season, Wesley hires a sex worker for Mr. Belvedere. Meanwhile, George and Marsha throw caution to the wind during a hurricane in Florida, and Heather decides that Belvedere has no actual authority to stop her from going to a Prince concert. This week, we dive into deep discussions about sewing machine injuries, Sid Bream, seedy motel rooms, and season finale predictions.

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The band Trapt had a moment in late 2003. The song “Headstrong” is a what a person who doesn’t listen to heavy music might consider heavy, and it captured the attention of the mainstream for a minute. In a sea of countless radio rock band that more or less sounded the same, Trapt could’ve easily maintained a career of decent tours and festivals based on the success of “Headstrong” alone. Their vocalist, however, had other ideas of how they should make their mark…a string of hateful internet posting on the band’s accounts. What followed was OBVIOUSLY the whiny cries...

In an episode of Mr. Belvedere that centers around the oldest of the Owens kids, Kevin is seduced into caring about animal rights. A bold move lands him in jail, but his stint in the clink leads to a little more exposition about Belvedere’s backstory. Is this the best episode yet? And will Sinbad the seal become a regular character on the show? Tune in to hear our thoughts on this action-packed show, including a wild (but possibly correct) theory about Jennifer’s intentions.

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THE GOLDEN BOYS are here to draft the VERY BEST albums of 1986! Chris and Matt are joined by draft regulars Matthew Milligan and Tony Hartman to try to win the best collection of albums from the year that The Golden Girls won its first Emmy. Each person starts with a theoretical 100 dollars to bid on everything from So to Invisible Touch to Control to Master of Puppets. Put your hand inside the puppet head, walk like an Egyptian, and tune in to see who drafts the greatest collection!

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Released a mere five days after the first ever Wrestlemania, Episode 4 finds George in the midst of a full-blown midlife crisis. After Mr. Belvedere has to come to his rescue at a local wrestling event, George feels the effects in a myriad of ways, from his relationship with Wesley to his performance in the bedroom. In this week’s edition of Belvedere Bros, we dive into this surprisingly adult-themed episode.

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Of course you know all about Beatlemania, but did you know about Mungomania? You probably think that’s some sort of joke, but it’s not…Mungomania was a real thing. Off the back of the hype from ONE good festival performance in 1970, Mungo Jerry’s “In the Summertime” went on to become one of the top-selling singles of all time, topping the charts in 20 countries. This week, we’re joined by actor and musician Danny Tamberelli to discuss muttonchops, washboards, jug-blowing, drinking and driving, and all the reasons we don’t know MORE songs from Mungo Jerry.

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Originally released on March 29th, 1985, the third episode of Mr. Belvedere finds Wesley taking an interest in ballet (much to George’s chagrin.) Though the family tries to keep Wesley’s lessons a secret from George, the cat is soon let out of the bag when he finds Wesley’s slippers. Can George handle his son’s pirouettes and pliés? This week, we explore this classic episode in which the family’s patriarch is forced to grow beyond his outdated ideas of what makes a man. 

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In late 1982, Toni Basil took a break as one of the most accomplished choreographers and dancers on the planet to, ya know…have a #1 smash hit single. Rising above everyone from Lionel Richel to Michael Jackson to Paul McCartney to Marvin Gaye, the almost 40 year old Toni subverted all expectations of a female pop star to grab the top spot. The song and music video are now permanently affixed to our brains, and she’ll continue to be a part of one hit wonder discussions for decades to come. This week, we’re joined by drummer and friend Pj Caruso...

In the second ever episode of Mr. Belvedere (which was originally released on March 22nd, 1985), Wesley feels like an outcast when he isn’t invited to his friend Howie’s party. Mr. Belvedere comes to the rescue, suggesting that Wesley instead throw a party of his own. This week, we get into how young Wesley handles the situation, whether or not the alternative party was a good idea, and if George is in fact striking his children. 

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In the summer of 2000, Vertical Horizon seemed to be EXACTLY what the US wanted. The heartfelt and longing sounds of the single “Everything You Want” skyrocketed the band to #1, and the song went on to become one of the biggest songs of the year. For a band who had paid their dues and started their career with a very DIY approach, their mainstream success was maybe cut shorter than it could’ve been by the age old story of major label mismanagement. This week, we dive into the story and music of Vertical Horizon to find out if their catalog...

On March 15th, 1985, the world was introduced to Mr. Belvedere, a sitcom on ABC about an accomplished British housekeeper who shows up at the door of a Pittsburgh family. What followed was six seasons of heartwarming hilarity, anchored by Broadway veteran Christopher Hewett’s portrayal of Lynn Aloysius Belvedere. In this episode, Matt and Chris dive into the pilot episode of the show, exploring everything from the show’s unforgettable theme song to its sometimes questionable jokes.

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Oh SNAP! This week, we’re joined by Five Iron Frenzy vocalist Reese Roper to explore the life and times of Biz Markie, otherwise known as the Clown Prince of Hip Hop. The unforgettable chorus of “Just a Friend,” which was an interpolation of a 1968 Freddie Scott song, became instantly iconic, and Biz’s less-than-perfect performance gave the song endless charm and personality. Whether Biz was inevitably bound for one hit wonderdom is up for debate, but a landmark court case against a sample on his next album may have been what cemented it. Regardless, he had a long and inte...

We recently did a listener-sourced Thundred countdown of the 100 greatest one hit wonders of all time, which was a balanced mix of the expected and the surprising. One of the most shocking songs to make the list was Scritti Politti’s “Perfect Way”, mostly because NEITHER guy who hosts a 300+ episode podcast ABOUT one hit wonders even KNEW the song! It landed at #70 on the list, putting it above names you’d expect to see, such as Joan Osborne, Harvey Danger, Sir Mix-A-Lot, and Tom Cochrane. So how did this synth-pop gem manage to avoid our ears for all these year...

In the summer of 1982, the punky, upbeat sound of Bow Wow Wow’s cover of “I Want Candy” served as a perfect compliment to both the warm weather and the music revolution that was MTV. The band was fronted by the very young Annabella Lwin, whose energy, style, and mohawk made her as memorable as the song itself. It was the controversial vision of fashion designer, manager, lyricist, and provocateur Malcolm McLaren that helped propel the band to stardom, but once they achieved success, he grew bored and moved on. The band’s demise soon followed, leaving a legacy of quirk...

Now that the entire one hit wonder Thundred list is out there, Chris and Matt discuss the songs that got SNUBBED from the list! They even let everyone know what landed at #101 through #110 on the list.

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In the midst of the late 2015 charts that featured the likes of Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Adele, and Drake, you’ll find Elle King, the raspy-voiced singer-songwriter whose sound was a cross between country and rock. Her Top 10 hit “Ex’s & Oh’s” was a critically acclaimed track that describes Elle’s past relationships with needy men and how they tend to come back to haunt her. The music video flipped gender roles and satirized the objectification of women by featuring a whole host of scantily-clad men, and Elle seemed to be a strong feminist voice that would be in our lives...

The final installment of the one hit wonders THUNDRED is here! In this episode, we’re counting down from #20 to #1, and by the end of the episode, we crown the GREATEST ONE HIT WONDER OF ALL TIME (as decided by our listeners, past guests, friends, and of course US!) Tune in and enjoy the ride.

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In 2003, the Danish pop duo Junior Senior took the world by storm with their irresistible dance song “Move Your Feet.” Accompanied by a perfect animated music video, Jesper and Jeppe’s  introduction to the ears of millions seemed to position them for an enormous career. They were collaborating with everyone from The B-52s to the Looney Tunes, and raising the spirits of anyone who stumbled across their music. By 2008, however, they called it quits, never to reunite EVEN after the song took on a life of its own in countless movies and TV shows over the course of the past...

The penultimate episode of our countdown of the 100 greatest one hit wonders of all time is here! In Part 4 of our Thundred series, we’re counting down #40 through #21 of the songs that our past guests, friends in the world of music, and LISTENERS LIKE YOU have submitted as the very best. Take a listen and let the speculation about what will top the list fly!

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In 2008, Welsh singer-songwriter Duffy looked ready to take over the world of music. Her Motown-inspired single “Mercy” was a huge hit all over the globe (with the notable exception of the United States.) Despite its moderate chart success in the US, the song was featured in movies, TV shows, and it even earned her a Grammy. Duffy’s momentum continued into her second album, and just when she seemed poised to NEVER be discussed on a podcast about one hit wonders, her career suddenly hit the brakes. Years later, she shared the harrowing story behind the reason for this, and a...

We’ve reached the halfway point of our countdown of the 100 greatest one hit wonders of all time! In Part 3 of our beloved Thundred series, we’re counting down #60 through #41 of the songs that YOU the listeners have deemed the very best from the world of bands and artists that have only had one mainstream hit in their career. Tune in to join in on the fun and see who made the cut! 

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The Heights was a short-lived TV show about a diverse seven-piece band that aired on Fox in the early 90s. Each episode ended with a music video that kinda encapsulated the whole episode, and at the end of the pilot episode, a young actor named Jamie Walters sung a song so powerful that it would be the end of the road for, well, “End of the Road” from Boyz II Men’s epic 13 week run at #1 on the Hot 100. “How Do You Talk to an Angel” would then become the show’s theme song by the third episode, and this fiction...

This is Part 2 of the special One Hit Thunder series counting down the 100 greatest one hit wonders of all time, as decided by YOU the listeners! If you didn’t hear last week’s episode counting down from 100 to 81, make sure you listen to that one first, and then tune in for this week’s fun. 

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If you’re traveling back in time to the early 2000s to compete in the X Games, can I suggest an Icelandic rap-rock group to serve as the soundtrack for your halfpipe drop in? Yes, I’m speaking of Quarashi, a band that was one part Beastie Boys, one part Rage Against The Machine, and all EA Sports video game menu music. This week’s guest, comedian Dave Losso, wanted to discuss their closest thing to a hit: the upbeat “Stick ‘Em Up,” a song that will probably make you say, “oh yeah…I THINK I know this!” Should Quarashi have had mo...

The Thundred is BACK! This time, Chris and Matt are counting down the 100 greatest one hit wonders of all time. Compiled from the Top 10 lists of TONS of listeners, friends, and past guests, this is the first of five installments in this beloved One Hit Thunder series. Make your predictions and tune in for the fun!

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In the Summer of 2001, Blu Cantrell looked poised to become the next household name in mainstream R&B. Her debut single “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)” was topping charts and earning her Grammy nominations, and industry titans such as L.A. Reid and Dallas Austin were singing her praises and putting their talents to work to further her career. When she released her sophomore album in 2003, she achieved some international success, but things seemed to stall out back in the States. Within a year or so, Blu’s music career seemed to have abruptly ended, fueling speculation of all sorts. W...

The Thundred is BACK! Starting this Friday, April 10th, we'll be counting down the 100 greatest one hit wonders of all time, as determined from the Top 10 lists of our listeners, past guests, and friends in the music world. This five-part series will feature 20 songs each week, and it's a whole lot of fun. Tell your friends and get ready!

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The people have spoken! Tune in for the results to the FINAL MATCHUP in our annual March Madness tournament, this time pitting singles from the year 1996 up against each other. Listeners voted in a battle for the ages between Smashing Pumpkins "1979" and Gin Blossoms "Follow You Down."

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Have you ever been SO inspired by a comic strip that you can’t HELP but write a song about it? Well, if you were a funnies enthusiast in 1960, you could end up topping the charts. Yes, that’s right…”Alley Oop” by The Hollywood Argyles, who were BARELY even a real band, hit #1 on the Hot 100. How did this happen? And WHY did this happen? Secure your loincloths, because we’re going to try to make sense of this strange moment in music history on this week’s episode.

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In the summer of 2009, La Roux released “Bulletproof,” an irresistible pop gem that combined a synth-heavy 80s sound with an instantly memorable chorus. The English duo’s androgynous vocalist Elly Jackson also provided a visual aesthetic that stood out from the crowd, and the single could be heard everywhere from dance clubs to public pools. With a hit song and soon a Grammy in hand, La Roux seemed on track for a long and prolific career…so why does this episode of One Hit Thunder exist? This week, we’re joined by Joshua Napier who has INDEED been there, done that...