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One Hit Thunder

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Yes, 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 amaze themselves at how edgy they are. You can get this content from countless other shows minus the delusional leftist rants. Hard pass.

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Friday · 46 min
Belvedere Bros S2E9: The Letter
In an episode of Mr. Belvedere that first aired on November 22nd, 1985, Kevin plays an entire season of high school football without the rest of the family knowing. When he gets grounded right before the big game that takes place on Thanksgiving, he decides to move into a motel room instead of inviting them to watch him play. We also discover that Belvedere Bro Jim Logrando has a controversial take on pumpkin pie.
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Wednesday · 1 hr 1 min
“The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)” by The Tokens (f/ Robert Bacon)
You’d be hard pressed to find someone of ANY age who isn’t familiar with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” This timeless 1961 single from the Brooklyn doo-wop group The Tokens is one of the most fun songs ever to sing along with, and its legacy spans from the top of the charts to Disney film soundtracks. Unfortunately, the song’s original writer Solomon Linda wasn’t properly credited or compensated until more recent years, long after his passing. In fact, despite the song’s massive and unending popular
September 11 · 1 hr 6 min
Belvedere Bros S2E8: Strike
In the eighth episode of the second season of Mr. Belvedere (which originally aired on November 15th, 1985), the Owens family discovers that Belvedere is simultaneously wealthy and careless.
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September 9 · 57 min
“According to You” by Orianthi
By the time that Australian guitar virtuoso Orianthi was a teenager, she was sharing stages with legends such as Steve Vai and Carlos Santana. After relocating to Los Angeles, she not only signed to Geffen, but was also recruited to become Michael Jackson’s lead guitarist. It was during this career whirlwind that she released “According to You,” a pop rock single that at certain moments showcased her shredding abilities. The song was a modest hit, but Orianthi never achieved mainstream chart suc
September 4 · 39 min
Belvedere Bros S2E7: Vows
When George and Marsha reluctantly decide to renew their wedding vows, the Owens children discover a deep, dark secret about their parents’ past. Meanwhile, Wesley continues to play the accordion.
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September 2 · 1 hr 3 min
“Would I Lie To You?” by Charles & Eddie
A chance subway encounter between two singers with a shared love of Marvin Gaye led to a major label contract and the hit song “Would I Lie To You?”, a soulful early 90s hit with an unforgettable chorus. Charles & Eddie cracked the Top 20 in the US, but the throwback sound of the single helped them top the charts in Canada and overseas. After one more album and some soundtrack placements, however, the duo disbanded and went their separate ways. In this episode, we explore the fascinating careers
August 28 · 44 min
Belvedere Bros S2E6: The Contract
In this episode of Mr. Belvedere, Marsha writes up a contract for Kevin to sign before he goes to prom, promising that if he drinks, he’ll call home for a ride instead of driving drunk.
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August 26 · 56 min
“Our House” by Madness
We start a lot of episodes by apologizing to our listeners in the UK, so we’ll go ahead and do that again…we realize that Madness were breaking UK singles chart records in the 80s, and yet we’re still calling them one hit wonders on our show. Here’s the thing though: we’re dumb Americans, and here in the US, they DID only have one hit. “Our House” went to #7 on the Hot 100 in 1983, and apparently, we couldn’t even handle the actual album it was on…we instead needed our own compilation of the ban
August 21 · 49 min
Belvedere Bros S2E5: Delivery
In a Mr. Belvedere episode that first aired on October 18th, 1985, Lynn and George join forces to deliver a baby on the very same couch that Mr. Zabriskie just died on.
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August 19 · 49 min
“Heart and Soul” by T’Pau
Break out your Pepe jeans and get ready to learn all about T’Pau, the English group who mixed spoken word verses with one of the biggest choruses of the 80s on their 1987 hit, “Heart and Soul.” Produced by Roy Thomas Baker (yes, THAT Roy Thomas Baker, who produced some of the most iconic songs of all time from Queen and The Cars), this song has lived on for decades, ESPECIALLY among the One Hit Thunder community, who recently placed it surprisingly high on The Thundred countdown of the 100 great
August 14 · 36 min
Belvedere Bros S2E4: Requiem
In the fourth episode of the second season of Mr. Belvedere, Wesley believes the he has committed murder with his mind when his accordion teacher dies in front of him.
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August 12 · 44 min
“Slam” by Onyx
A hard-hitting rap song about slam dancing and letting the boys be boys? Yes please! In the summer of 1993, the New York City hardcore hip hop group Onyx were all over the radio and MTV with their ode to letting loose, “Slam.” Their sound marked a move toward more aggression in rap, as when you peruse the charts around this time, you’ll also see contemporaries such as Cypress Hill and Fu-Schnickens. So why is “Slam” the only Onyx song that the average person knows? And does Onyx, who have been i
August 8 · 1 hr 37 min
The One Hit Thunder 2026 NFL Preview and Predictions Episode
Football season is just around the corner, and in this special episode, One Hit Thunder host Chris Fafalios is joined by special guest analysts Johnny Yetsconish and Garrett DeRienzo to go division by division through the league in preparation for what is sure to be a wild six months. The guys provide their picks for everything from first season-ending injury to Super Bowl LXI champion, and as an added bonus, Chris matches a one hit wonder song with every team in the NFL.
August 7 · 39 min
Belvedere Bros S2E3: Cheerleader
Heather making the cheerleading team is not the birthday gift that Marsha wanted. In fact, not even Belvedere’s lobster thermidor can make up for the regret Marsha is feeling about her younger self. This week on Belvedere Bros, we explore everything from George’s questionable gifts to what Wesley may have been playing at the arcade.
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August 5 · 1 hr 14 min
“Rehab” by Amy Winehouse (f/ Johnny Yetsconish)
We can do an Amy Winehouse episode of One Hit Thunder based on her US chart performance, as “Rehab” was her only hit single in the States. Before you cuss us out and unsubscribe (ESPECIALLY if you live in the UK), please realize the high regard in which we hold this legendary artist, and know that when this week’s guest Johnny Yetsconish requested to do an episode about her, we let it slide JUST so we’d have an excuse to talk about Amy for an hour. Stay tuned to hear our in-depth conversation ab
July 31 · 49 min
Belvedere Bros S2E2: Tornado
When a tornado hits Beaver Falls, it’s time for Belvedere to start breaking windows! In this Season 2 episode (which originally aired four days before Bruno Mars was born), Mr. Belvedere’s missteps don’t end with his terrible decision to start smashing glass…in fact, one of his missteps is right onto George’s foot when he decides to rewrite George’s article, unbeknownst to Mr. Owens himself. Will the Owens family survive both the tornado outside AND the storm brewing in the basement between Belv
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July 29 · 41 min
“Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze
Over the course of the past 300+ episodes of One Hit Thunder, the 1994 #1 single “Here Comes the Hotstepper” has come up in conversation many times, and every single time, it’s been a real joy to hear Matt stumble over the pronunciation of the artist’s name. That Jamaican reggae singer would be Ini Kamoze, and it was his collaboration with producer Salaam Remi and some irresistible interpolations within the song that helped take it to the top of the charts. The success led to a seven-album deal
July 24 · 42 min
Belvedere Bros S2E1: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
In the Season 2 premiere of Mr. Belvedere, Marsha gets a glow up, Kevin gets a video camera, and George develops a snoring problem. Meanwhile, Mr. Belvedere goes on a quick and mysterious trip to Europe.
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July 22 · 55 min
“Disco Duck” by Rick Dees And His Cast Of Idiots (f/ Matt Doherty)
You might recognize the name Rick Dees as the guy who ran down The Weekly Top 40 for decades. What you might NOT know is that he himself once held the top spot on those very charts. In 1976, Rick was a Memphis AM radio host, searching for ANYTHING to fill the airwaves and entertain listeners. A chance encounter with a guy at the gym who could do a passable duck impression paired with a then-bubbling music revolution led to “Disco Duck,” a song that has since become an outdated punchline but once
July 17 · 43 min
Belvedere Bros S1E7: Sweet Charity
In the season finale of Mr. Belvedere, the Owens kids bring home an unhoused woman. Meanwhile, George’s simultaneous resentment and jealousy of Belvedere leads to a real crossroads in their relationship.

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