One Hit Thunder
GeekscapeYes, 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 ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 400 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusicMusic Interviews | |||
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I love the way they cover each song from all angles. My favorite episode is the one on Mad World. Chris and Matt are the best. What a great camaraderie!
Apple Podcasts5dw-asheville
United Statesa year ago - Rabbit Holes Everywhere
This is a great podcast. It deep dives into these one hit wonders to see how good they truly were. It also goes down many rabbit holes providing discussion on the climate of music and culture at the time of the songs. This provides great insight into why the song was popular in the first place. Chris F. is always funny and is not afraid to tell you how much he hates a song. Chris F. also proves he can talk about anything (for example see The Thong Song). I love this and am glad I discovere... more
Apple Podcasts5J-RodGUnited Statesa year ago - Insensitive (How to be…)
The episode on “Insensitive” by Jann Arden had me laughing out loud. I’ve listened to a ton of these now, usually with a goofy nostalgic smile, but the banter and the extra verse they wrote for the song…man. Well done.
They hate the MAGA/Trump movement (I do too), and they also seem to really hate Christians and conservatives (which is something I am), and occasionally go out of their way to revel in said hatred. I found the episode on why Hanson deserves their unmitigated fury and condemnation... more
Apple Podcasts5GvdjibejudbheokUnited Statesa year ago - You lost me at Bowie I never got into…
Eeek! How can you not have some knowledge in Bowie or Alice Cooper and have a show on music. Yikes.
Apple Podcasts1Paychodelicate girlUnited States2 years ago - These guys
Hey, what can I say— I’m a fan! Chris is always amped and Matt has that informational background on the songs that helps paint a picture of the time and circumstances that created a (singular) hit song.
Apple Podcasts5modernshortiesUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #139 | United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #197 |  Canada/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  Australia/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  Belgium/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #55 |  India/Music/Music Commentary |
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What is One Hit Thunder about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A music-focused show that delves into one-hit wonders through in-depth discussion, historical context, and guest perspectives. Hosts blend sharp musical analysis with humor and nostalgia, often weaving in trivia and behind-the-scenes stories about the artists, their era, and the cultural moment surrounding each track. The format typically balances rigorous research with entertaining banter, and sponsorships are interspersed into the flow. A standout trait is the duo's ability to connect the music to broader pop culture and industry dynamics, making each episode feel like a guided tour through a specific artist's fleeting moment of fame while also exploring what makes a track endure or fade.
Noteworthy aspects include the guest diversity (m... more
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Recent guests on One Hit Thunder include:
1. Reese Roper
2. Robert Bacon
3. Trisha Novy
4. Dave Losso
5. Scott Alexander
6. Joshua Napier
7. Joe Jonas
8. Scott Roger
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