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Each week, Andrew and Dan travel back in time to a random year between 1941 and today to discover what the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 charts was that week. It's fun! You guys!... more
FAQs about Number One With A Bullet:How many episodes does Number One With A Bullet have?The podcast currently has 291 episodes available.
October 08, 20211960 - "Mr. Custer" by Larry VerneContent Warning: This song sucks! 1960 might be the worst year in popular music and local yokel Larry Verne may have sealed the deal with this comedic ode to genocide and pointless warfare. This week, Andrew and Dan endure yet another novelty song while they distract themselves with thoughts about the new James Bond movie and other fluff. ...more57minPlay
October 01, 20211957 - "Honeycomb" by Jimmie RodgersOn another trip to the rockabilly-centric pre-Hot 100 era, Andrew and Dan learn a valuable lesson about the birds and the bees. They also learn how God likes to make things out of bone and hair. What a weird guy! Speaking of weird guys, they talk a lot about Tim Burton in the first half of the episode. Hopefully you like that!...more48minPlay
September 24, 20211983 - "Tell Her About It" by Billy JoelThis week, Andrew and Dan travel back to the early '80s so they can talk about the sounds of the early '60s, because Long Island mayor William Joel demands it. Also, there is a unexpected cameo from Rodney Dangerfield....more1h 6minPlay
September 17, 20211942 - "(I've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo" by Glenn Miller and His OrchestraThis week, Andrew and Dan go way way back to the early days of cinema to learn about a big showstopper of a tune that nearly earned its authors a gold statuette. They also hear about Andrew's trip to the Pitchfork Music Festival and discuss how real New Yorkers talk about New York. ...more54minPlay
September 10, 20211973 - "Let's Get It On" by Marvin GayeIn this episode, Andrew and Dan learn what sex is and how it works. It's a really big deal for them. Please be respectful. ...more1h 9minPlay
September 03, 20211993 - "Whoomp! (There It Is)" by Tag TeamOn another special episode of Number Two With A Bullet, Andrew and Dan examine the complex history of a flash in the pan hit with a massive cultural imprint that somehow failed to top the charts. Whether you pronounce it Whoomp, Whoop, or Whoot, it's undeniable that There It Is. ...more1h 13minPlay
August 27, 20211994 - "I"ll Make Love To You" by Boyz II MenThis week, Andrew and Dan travel back to the mid-90s when the American people had one thing on their minds: Consensual sex! That's the only logical reason why the R&B vocal group from Philly dominated the top of the charts with this incredibly earnest ode to mutual boning. Enjoy!...more1h 10minPlay
August 20, 20211984 - "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr.This week, Andrew and Dan travel back to a time when America had bustin' fever. It made us feel good! Luckily, there was a man named Ray Parker Jr. who could put our collective feelings into song and accidentally get himself embroiled in a few lawsuits in the process. Enjoy!...more1h 15minPlay
August 13, 20211958 - "Poor Little Fool" by Ricky NelsonIt's a special week on Number One With A Bullet because we're going all the way back to the beginning of the Hot 100 chart. This is the week Billboard decided rock and roll isn't going away and it's time they acknowledge how hot these songs are. Also, Dan learns at least one fact about Ricky Nelson....more53minPlay
August 06, 20211970 - "(They Long To Be) Close To You" by The CarpentersFinally a song that answers the eternal question, "Why do birds suddenly appear anytime you are near?" And it turns out the answer is, "Birds like you!" This week, Andrew and Dan dig into this and more as they learn about (Jesus And) The Carpenters....more55minPlay
FAQs about Number One With A Bullet:How many episodes does Number One With A Bullet have?The podcast currently has 291 episodes available.