One Hit Thunder

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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Introducing Is Being a Politician the Worst Job in the World? from The New Yorker Radio Hour.

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On July 4th—while the U.S. celebrates its break from Britain—voters in the United Kingdom will go to the polls and, according to all predictions, oust the current government. The Conservative Party has been in power for fourteen years, presiding over serious economic decline and widespread discontent. The narrow, contentious referendum to break away from the European Union, sixty per cent of Britons now think, was a mistake. Yet the Labour Party shows no inclination to reverse or even mitigate Brexit. If the Conservatives have destroyed their reputation, why won’t Labour move boldly to change the direction of the U.K.? Is the U.K. hopeless? David Remnick is joined by Rory Stewart, who spent nine years as a Conservative Member of Parliament, and now co-hosts the podcast “The Rest Is Politics.” He left the government prior to Brexit and wrote his best-selling memoir, “How Not to Be a Politician,” which pulls no punches in describing the soul-crushing sham of serving in office. “It’s not impostor syndrome,” Stewart tells Remnick. “You are literally an impostor, and you’re literally on television all the time claiming to understand things you don’t understand and claiming to control things you don’t control.”

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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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Pogoing to new wave music in clubs is a god-given right, and no one knows this better than Men Without Hats frontman Ivan Doroschuck. He got his revenge on the bouncers that tried to keep his feet on the ground by writing “The Safety Dance”, a song that truly defined the mood of the early 80s. Was it the infectious melodies and massive synths that took the song to great heights, or could it POSSIBLY be for another reason (that we’ve LINED UP in this episode)? We’re joined by podcaster and musician Ryan Stick to take a deep dive into Montreal’s favorite synth pop act.

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The 1983 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft: A Tropical Island Musical Odyssey

In a highly anticipated episode of the One Hit Thunder podcast, hosts Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly, joined by special guests Tony Hartman and Matthew Milligan, embark on an exhilarating fantasy auction draft of albums from the iconic year of 1983. Adding an exciting twist, the stipulation for this episode is that the participants will be given a one-year vacation on a tropical island, where they can bring 20 of their closest friends. The albums they draft will be the sole musical accompaniment for their weekend parties, making their selections all the more crucial.

Setting the stage for the tropical island getaway, the hosts and guests highlight the significance of 1983 in music history. As the fantasy auction draft commences, Chris, Matt, Tony, and Matthew employ strategic bidding tactics to secure the albums they deem essential for their exclusive parties. Lively debates ensue as they defend their choices, knowing that these albums will be the only sounds resonating through their island paradise.

Throughout the episode, the hosts and guests passionately discuss the cultural impact and timeless appeal of the albums chosen in the draft. From Cyndi Lauper's groundbreaking debut album to Metallica's powerful "Kill 'Em All" and Madonna's influential self-titled debut, they explore the musical prowess and party-worthy vibes of these iconic releases. The final fantasy album lineups reflect their careful considerations, ensuring a memorable and vibrant atmosphere for their tropical gatherings.

Join Chris Fafalios, Matt Kelly, Tony Hartman, and Matthew Milligan on the One Hit Thunder podcast as they embark on a thrilling musical odyssey. This 1983 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft not only celebrates the iconic releases of that year but also transports the participants and their closest friends to a tropical island paradise, where the chosen albums will be the heartbeat of their unforgettable weekends. Get ready to groove to the sounds of 1983 as the hosts and guests curate the ultimate soundtrack for their dream getaway.

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