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One Hit Thunder

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Join musician Chris Fafalios (Punchline, Another Cheetah, Pack) as he listens to different one hit wonders with a revolving door of guests (including his bandmates and/or people from bands that he has toured with). After listening to the back catalog of the week's artist, they decide if the artist is a one hit blunder (shouldn't have had any success) or brought the one hit thunder (deserved to be much bigger than they were).
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best One Hit Thunder episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to One Hit Thunder for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite One Hit Thunder episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

One Hit Thunder - "Monster Mash" By Bobby "Boris" Pickett
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10/27/21 • 35 min

There's already a very small collection of Halloween songs and an even smaller collection of Halloween One Hit Wonders; so this week Chris and Matt tackle the novelty classic Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. Matt thinks it's a Graveyard Smash while Chris prefers the Transylvania Twist.

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.

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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 [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.

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This week, we’re joined by Michael and Dave of The Center Cut podcast. Together, we discuss Hoobastank’s 2003 hit single “The Reason”. From the Friends finale to the Denny’s menu, this song launched the band into the stratosphere...but was that megastardom actually deserved? We figure it out ln this episode. Oh, and if you haven’t checked out The Center Cut podcast, you should start by checking out the episode about the film Midsommar, featuring our very own Chris Fafalios.

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One Hit Thunder - "She's So High" by Tal Bachman (f/Scot Alexander)
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08/11/21 • 68 min

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 [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.

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One Hit Thunder - "Tuff Enuff" by The Fabulous Thunderbirds
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05/10/23 • 40 min

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.

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[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

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One Hit Thunder - "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (f/Erik J Brown)
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05/17/23 • 44 min

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.

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[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

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One Hit Thunder - You Might Also Like: Science Will Win
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05/08/24 • -1 min

Introducing Live from SXSW - Moonshot Culture: Innovating to Outdo Yesterday from Science Will Win.

Follow the show: Science Will Win

Throughout history, humans have coalesced around moonshot culture to achieve audacious goals—from eradicating smallpox, to sequencing the human genome, to landing a spacecraft on Mars. These feats of human ingenuity didn’t happen in a vacuum, they were born from intentional innovation, a “coalition of the willing,” and a vision to outdo yesterday. This fireside chat with Drew Panayiotou, CMO of Pfizer and Devon Still, ex-NFL player and founder of Still Strong Foundation, explores innovations in cancer, their personal experiences with family members needing healthcare treatment, and what it will take to achieve Pfizer's next big moonshot to outdo cancer and achieve its vision, a world where people with cancer live better and longer lives.

This episode was recorded live in Austin, TX on Monday March 11 as part of Pfizer’s takeover of the South by Southwest podcasting lounge.

The Let's Outdo Cancer Campaign aims to focus on advances in fighting against cancer. To learn more, visit letsoutdocancer.com.

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

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This week, we're joined by Sarah and Maggie from the Unstable Topics podcast to discuss the unforgettable hit “I Love It” by Icona Pop. In the decade since its release, this song has remained a constant presence, gracing commercials, television, and the radio. Together, we'll explore the mystery of Charlie XCX's involvement in the song, share our emotional connections to it, and reminisce about the world of 2013, a time when this song made a significant impact on the music scene and beyond. Get ready to relive the magic and influence of this inescapable Swedish feminist pop anthem.

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

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One Hit Thunder - "Toy Soldiers" by Martika (f/Joey Ritter)
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04/27/22 • 46 min

This week, we’re joined by my good friend Joey Ritter to discuss Martika, a Kids Incorporated success story who scored a #1 hit with her heavy single “Toy Soldiers”. The song serves as a vague cautionary tale about the dangers of cocaine addiction, but it’s hard to interpret how Martika herself factors into the equation. Is she the voice of reason, or was she at any point the voice encouraging a friend to enjoy another key bump? We’d assume she was the sensible one, but one viewing of her INTENSE dancing in some other music videos left us asking questions. Step by step, heart to heart, left right left, we all fall down...into another great episode of One Hit Thunder!

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[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. Donate to the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast

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One Hit Thunder - "Catch Me (I'm Falling)" by Pretty Poison
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07/19/23 • 33 min

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!

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[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

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FAQ

How many episodes does One Hit Thunder have?

One Hit Thunder currently has 295 episodes available.

What topics does One Hit Thunder cover?

The podcast is about Music, Podcasts, Music Interviews and Music Commentary.

What is the most popular episode on One Hit Thunder?

The episode title '"Monster Mash" By Bobby "Boris" Pickett' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on One Hit Thunder?

The average episode length on One Hit Thunder is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of One Hit Thunder released?

Episodes of One Hit Thunder are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of One Hit Thunder?

The first episode of One Hit Thunder was released on Jan 30, 2020.

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