Episodes
Jan. 15, 2025
“God Bless The U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood (is the worst song ever written)
In honor of an altogether dreadful Inauguration Day, we’re tackling what might just be the worst song in music history: Lee Greenwood’s bombastic ode to patriotism, “God Bless the U.S.A.” Sure, Greenwood had other country hits, but let’s face it—this is the only song he’s remembered for, and not fo…
Jan. 9, 2025
"Finally" by CeCe Peniston
We’ve finally hit 250 episodes, so what better time to talk about CeCe Peniston’s unforgettable 1991 dance anthem, “Finally”? While some may argue this is a controversial pick—Peniston did have a few other Top 20 hits—her name often lands on lists of ‘90s one-hit wonders. How did this powerhouse vo…
Jan. 4, 2025
The Thundred: Mailbag, Snubs, and Hot Takes...LIVE!
In this special live episode of One Hit Thunder recorded on January 3, 2025, Chris and Matt dive into the fiery world of The Thundred—the podcast’s list of the top 100 albums of all time, as voted by listeners, friends, and past guests. With emails pouring in from fans ready to share their hot take…
Jan. 1, 2025
Our Fifth Year Countdown
Happy New Year from One Hit Thunder! Today we are looking back at 2024 and ranking every single song we covered from worst to last with the help of Johnny Yetsconish
Dec. 25, 2024
Merry Christmas, Check out our Patreon
For the first time in 4 years we don't have a new episode for you due to it being Christmas Morning. However, we think that there's roughly 3 years of great Patreon content you might be missing out on! So enjoy a collection of some of our favorite Patreon episodes over the last few weeks and maybe …
Dec. 18, 2024
“Jenny Says” by Cowboy Mouth (f/ Hunter DeBlanc)
This week, we’re joined by Hunter DeBlanc to talk about his hometown heroes, Cowboy Mouth, and their high-energy 1997 single “Jenny Says.” Against the odds, this Louisiana band broke into the modern rock scene with a song that was as relentless and rowdy as their live shows, led by drummer and lead…
Dec. 11, 2024
“Brimful of Asha” by Cornershop
Patreon voted, and this week we’re diving into Cornershop’s 1997 single “Brimful of Asha”—a song that producer Matt, a true fan, has been waiting for us to cover. Known for blending Indian influences with indie rock, Cornershop crafted a unique song that’s a heartfelt tribute to a beloved Bollywood…
Dec. 8, 2024
Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary Reaction Episode
In this episode, Chris and Matt are joined by yacht rock aficionado Jim Logrando to discuss the new HBO Music Box documentary, Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary. The trio dives into their favorite moments from the film, which explores the smooth, soulful sound of artists like Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggi…
Dec. 5, 2024
The 2024 Spotify Wrapped Reaction Episode
In this episode, Chris and Matt dive into the excitement of Spotify Wrapped, celebrating the podcast’s impressive 85% growth and its reach across 115 countries. They discuss how 89% of their listeners discovered the show this year, highlighting the importance of engagement in building a global comm…
Dec. 4, 2024
“Lips of an Angel” by Hinder (f/ Jacob Godbey)
This week, we’re joined by Jacob Godbey, who’s ready to belt out his go-to karaoke hit, “Lips of an Angel” by Hinder—a song that’s recently found new life (and irony) on TikTok. But as we dive into this unapologetic butt rock ballad, one question keeps coming up: is this the worst song we’ve ever c…
Nov. 29, 2024
THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#20 - #1)
In this final installment of THE THUNDRED, Chris and Matt reveal the Top 20 Albums of All Time, closing out their five-part countdown with the most legendary records ever made. Without giving anything away, expect albums packed with unforgettable guitar riffs, raw lyrics that hit straight to the he…
Nov. 27, 2024
“Shut Up and Dance” by WALK THE MOON
It’s been 10 years since WALK THE MOON released “Shut Up and Dance,” a song that’s become a wedding staple and an unstoppable earworm. But what happens when you dig past the hit? This week, we’re diving into the band’s catalog to see if there’s more to love beyond the infectious, overexposed anthem…
Nov. 22, 2024
THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#40 - #21)
THE THUNDRED is back! In this exciting installment, Chris and Matt count down from #40 to #21 of the greatest albums of all time, celebrating records that have left a mark across musical history. From an album that defined a band’s breakup to another that set new standards for experimental producti…
Nov. 20, 2024
“Buffalo Stance” by Neneh Cherry (f/ Joel Reader)
This week, we’re joined by Joel Reader to talk about Neneh Cherry’s 1989 hit “Buffalo Stance,” a bold, genre-blending anthem that poses the age-old question, “Who’s that gigolo on the street?” In an era when female hip-hop was just breaking into the mainstream, Neneh brought a fiercely feminist ton…
Nov. 17, 2024
Re-Release of "Tipsy" by J-Kwon Episode (f/ G1 to the Rescue)
For 17 weeks, the number one song in America has been "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey, which interpolates the song "Tipsy" by J-Kwon—a track we covered a few years ago with G1 to the Rescue.
Nov. 15, 2024
THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#60 - #41)
In part three of THE THUNDRED, Chris and Matt continue their epic countdown of the Top 100 albums of all time, with rankings based on the Top 20 lists of over 100 contributors. This episode covers albums 60 through 41, diving into a wild variety of genres and eras. From an artist’s leap into a full…
Nov. 13, 2024
“I Love Your Smile” by Shanice
This week, Patreon voted, and the choice is Shanice’s 1992 hit “I Love Your Smile”—a song that somehow escaped producer Matt Kelly’s radar! We dig into the early start of Pittsburgh’s own Shanice, whose incredible talent led her to a massive Top 5 single that had everyone “doo-doo-dooing” along. Wh…
Nov. 8, 2024
THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#80 - #61)
THE THUNDRED continues! In this second episode of the five-part series, hosts Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly crack into the next set of albums on the top 100 list, covering #80 through #61. Compiled from the votes of over 100 music industry insiders and dedicated listeners, this list spans an impres…
Nov. 6, 2024
“Tequila” by The Champs (f/ Tommy Avallone)
If you're like me, the first time you heard The Champs' "Tequila" was probably when Pee-wee Herman danced on a bar in the 1985 film Pee-wee's Big Adventure. This week’s guest, Tommy Avallone, is a die-hard cinephile and prolific documentary filmmaker. His latest documentary The House From... is cur…
Nov. 3, 2024
Fun Facts About Albums #100 - #81 of THE THUNDRED
In this supplemental episode to THE THUNDRED, host Chris Fafalios takes the spotlight to explore some fun facts and trivia about the albums ranked #100 through #81 on the definitive countdown of the top 100 albums of all time.
Nov. 1, 2024
THE THUNDRED: The Top 100 Albums of All Time (#100 - #81)
THE THUNDRED is here! This five-part series kicks off in this episode, where hosts Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly begin the countdown of the top 100 albums of all time. Compiled from the input of over 100 music industry insiders and passionate listeners, the list spans a diverse range of genres and …
Oct. 30, 2024
“The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley
Would you believe the novelty song “The Purple People Eater" was a number 1 hit? Did you know that 30 years after its release, a movie was made based on the song? And here's something even crazier: songwriter and vocalist Sheb Wooley recorded a stock audio scream that’s been used in thousands of fi…
Oct. 23, 2024
“Hell” by Squirrel Nut Zippers (f/ Mark Popeney)
This week, we're joined by Mark Popeney, one half of the new podcast Nevermind the Music. With his background as a music professor, Mark takes us through the strange and often challenging journey of the Squirrel Nut Zippers, who unexpectedly scored an Alternative Radio hit with their Cab Calloway-i…