Episodes
Aug. 20, 2025
“Walking In Memphis” by Marc Cohn (f/ Evan Fonseca)
In an attempt to combat a case of writer's block, struggling songwriter Marc Cohn took a trip to Memphis. A chance encounter at a café resulted in one of the most beloved adult contemporary songs of the 90s. “Walking In Memph...
Aug. 13, 2025
“It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
HIT IT! Few tracks ignite a dance floor like Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock’s 1988 classic, “It Takes Two.” Built around an infectious sample from Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It),” this platinum-certified anthem didn’t just dominate...
Aug. 6, 2025
“Tainted Love by Soft Cell (f/Paul Menotiades)
This week, our good friend Paul Menotiades returns to help us unpack the unlikely rise of Soft Cell’s 1981 synth-pop smash, “Tainted Love.” Originally a 1965 Northern Soul obscurity by Gloria Jones, Soft Cell's eerie, slowed-...
July 30, 2025
“Runaway” by Del Shannon (f/ Scott Mellinger)
In this episode, we're joined by special guest Scott Mellinger to explore Del Shannon's 1961 chart-topping hit, "Runaway." This early rock and roll classic is renowned for its haunting falsetto vocals and the groundbreaking M...
July 23, 2025
“Who Let the Dogs Out” by Baha Men (f/ Jim Logrando)
Twenty-five years ago, Baha Men unleashed “Who Let the Dogs Out” on the world—and whether you loved it or hated it, there’s no denying its impact. This week, we’re joined by our friend Jim Logrando to celebrate the song’s sil...
July 16, 2025
“Surfin’ Bird” by The Trashmen (f/Trevor Leonard and Jim Logrando)
This week, we're finally diving into the unhinged surf-rock chaos of The Trashmen’s “Surfin’ Bird”—a Patreon pick that, frankly, we can’t believe we haven’t covered until now. This 1963 burst of raw energy, stitched together ...
July 9, 2025
“Your Love” by The Outfield (f/ Johnny Yetsconish)
This week, Johnny Yetsconish joins us to celebrate The Outfield’s timeless 1986 hit, “Your Love.” Though the British trio enjoyed a string of modest successes in the '80s, it's this power-pop anthem—with its unforgettable ope...
July 2, 2025
The 1985 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft
Get ready for a battle of musical nostalgia in The 1985 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft , where Chris and Matt are joined by fellow music lovers Matthew Milligan and Tony Hartman to bid on the best albums of a stacked year in mu...
June 25, 2025
"Space Lord" by Monster Magnet (f/Jim Logrando)
This week, Jim Logrando sits in to discuss the spaced-out swagger of Monster Magnet’s 1998 hit “Space Lord.” As a loyal listener since discovering the band in the late '90s, Jim brings his passion for these groove metal pione...
June 18, 2025
“Down (feat. Lil Wayne)” by Jay Sean (f/ Andrés)
Back in the fall of 2009, an unexpected voice from the UK took over American radio when Jay Sean’s “Down” (featuring Lil Wayne) knocked the Black Eyed Peas off the top of the charts after their epic run. This week on One Hit ...
June 11, 2025
“My Boo” by Ghost Town DJs
This week, we explore the surprising journey of Ghost Town DJs’ 1996 single “My Boo,” a track that quietly debuted on the So So Def Bass All-Stars compilation before becoming a Top 40 hit. Though the group disbanded after two...
June 4, 2025
“Pop Goes the Weasel” by 3rd Bass (f/ PJ Caruso)
This past year, we witnessed a diss track win Grammys and get performed at the Super Bowl, but over three decades ago, there was another diss track that became an unlikely hit. “Pop Goes the Weasel” by 3rd Bass took aim at Va...
May 28, 2025
“Mad World” by Gary Jules (f/ Nichole Vatcher)
This week, Matt and I welcome Nichole Vatcher—cohost of the brilliant podcast Nevermind the Music—for a deep dive into Gary Jules’ haunting 2001 cover of “Mad World.” Originally a minor hit for a young Tears for Fears, the so...
May 21, 2025
“Got You (Where I Want You)” by The Flys (f/ Rishi Bahl)
In the late '90s, The Flys had us all in a trance with their brooding alt-rock anthem “Got You (Where I Want You),” a song that buzzed through movie trailers, TV shows, and the Disturbing Behavior soundtrack like a late-summe...
May 14, 2025
“Bust a Move” by Young MC
This week, our Patreon pals picked a song that had Matt and I cuttin’ a rug down memory lane—Young MC’s 1989 smash hit “Bust a Move.” From penning hits for Tone Loc to grabbing a Grammy and storming the charts, Young MC made ...
May 7, 2025
“Supersonic” by J.J. Fad (f/ Alex Goldman)
This week, we’re joined by podcast legend Alex Goldman—of Reply All and HyperFixed fame—to dive into the high-speed legacy of J.J. Fad’s 1988 hit “Supersonic.” Whether you remember it from the radio or recognize it as the bac...
April 30, 2025
“Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc. (f/ John Franklin)
When comedian John Franklin joined us for a round of music trivia back in December, he only got one question right—but it was an important one: Who sang “Funkytown”? That victorious moment has now come full circle, as John returns to help us take a deeper look at Lipps, Inc.’s massive 1980 hit and …
April 23, 2025
“I Love College” by Asher Roth (f/ Sean Quilty)
This week, we're joined by special guest Sean Quilty to dive into Asher Roth's 2009 party anthem “I Love College.” From sticky bar floors to Top 20 charts, this catchy hit captured a specific moment in pop and hip-hop culture, sparking the brief but memorable wave of frat rap. As Philly natives, Ma…
April 16, 2025
“Naked Eye” by Luscious Jackson (f/ Tracy Bonham)
It's always a bit nerve-wracking when an artist we've covered reaches out, but it's pretty cool when they enjoyed their episode and want to join us! This week, we're thrilled to welcome Tracy Bonham—whose hit "Mother Mother" we previously discussed—to talk about another '90s classic: Luscious Jacks…
April 9, 2025
“Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S
Few artists embody the term "one-hit wonder" more than M/A/R/R/S, a collective that only recorded two songs but forever changed music history with "Pump Up the Volume." This sample-heavy track may seem unremarkable in modern times, but in the late '80s, it was groundbreaking—pushing the boundaries …
April 2, 2025
“When I’m With You” by Sheriff (f/ Joel Reader)
This week, we're joined by Joel Reader to discuss one of the strangest comeback stories in music history—Sheriff’s sappy power ballad, "When I’m With You." This Canadian band had already called it quits when their forgotten single unexpectedly climbed to number one nearly a decade later, thanks to …
March 26, 2025
S Club 7 “Never Had a Dream Come True” (f/ Rod Kim)
This week, we're joined by TikToker and songwriter Rod Kim to dive into the sugary pop world of S Club 7 and their lone U.S. hit, the 2001 ballad "Never Had a Dream Come True." While the UK couldn't get enough of this manufactured seven-piece pop machine, American audiences only got a small taste—s…
March 19, 2025
The 1995 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft
The CORE FOUR are back together again! Chris and Matt are joined by draft regulars Tony Hartman and Matthew Milligan to battle it out for the best five-album collection from the stacked year of 1995. With classics like Jagged Little Pill, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, The Bends, and Post …
March 12, 2025
“Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves (f/ Robert Bacon)
This week, we're joined by Internet Supreme Court dishonorable judge Robert Bacon to put Katrina and the Waves’ 1985 hit "Walking on Sunshine" on trial. Is it the ultimate feel-good anthem, or has its overuse in ironic movie moments doomed it to a lifetime of unintended comedy? We explore the band’…