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One Hit Thunder episodes

February 09 Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show Reaction Episode
In today’s bonus episode, Chris and Matt give their thoughts and opinions on Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. They also dive into Green Day, Charlie Puth, Coco Jones, Brandi Carlile, the cultural conversation, the commercials, and of course, the game itself!

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44 min
February 04 “Walkie Talkie Man” by Steriogram (f/ Moose)
This week, Chris and Matt are joined by their friend Moose to revisit Steriogram’s 2004 breakout hit, “Walkie Talkie Man.” They dig into the band’s mix of punk and rap that KINDA works (depending on who you ask), as well as their unforgettable Michel Gondry-directed music video. In the end, they seems to be yet another victim of the cruel and unforgiving world of major labels, but should you dig up an old iPod to listen to their trilogy of albums? Tune in to see if they think you should be movin’ and a groovin’ and a hippin’ and a hoppin’ and a pickin’ and a boppin’ to the music of New Zealand’s very own Steriogram.
Also, be sure to check out Moose’s new album Threads at http://www.punkcovermoose.com

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1 hr 3 min
February 02 The 68th Annual Grammy Awards Reaction Episode
Immediately following the Grammys on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, Chris and Matt recap the night and give their reactions on what was a big night for Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean, Lola Young, and many more.

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1 hr
January 28 The 1996 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft
The DREAM TEAM is back! One Hit Thunder hosts Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly are joined once again by draft regulars Matthew Milligan and Tony Hartman, this time to each try to get the very best collection of records from the STACKED year of 1996. Each drafter starts with 100 theoretical dollars, and they’ll try to outbid each other on albums like Pinkerton, Evil Empire, Tidal, The Score, Odelay, and Bad Hair Day…all records so iconic that you don’t even need to say the name of the artist! Tune in to hear who walks away with the best batch.
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1 hr 17 min
January 25 Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Tracy Bonham discusses her song “Mother Mother”
From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 265 on 7/7/25)...

On this episode, Tracy Bonham sits in to break down her explosive 1996
single "Mother Mother." From her early days as a classical violinist to
the raw vocal power that defined her biggest hit, Tracy shares how the
song evolved both lyrically and emotionally. She opens up about the
recording of her debut album, navigating sudden success in the '90s
alt-rock scene, and even featuring her real-life mom in the song’s
iconic video. It’s a candid look at the creative process behind a track
that blended vulnerability with ferocity—and still resonates decades
later.

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1 hr 10 min
January 21 “I Touch Myself” by Divinyls
Not to toot our own horn, but this is our 300th episode of One Hit Thunder, so we HAD to focus on a song about tooting your own horn. It’s unclear if anyone has ever actually referred to masturbating as “tooting their own horn”, but that’s not the point here. The point IS that in 1991, you could be riding in the car with your grandparents and hear “I Touch Myself”, an ode to self-pleasure from Australia’s Divinyls. In their home country, the Divinyls were a long-running and successful band, but it wasn’t until their collaboration with the writers of “Like a Virgin” that they crossed over to the US. So why didn’t the States continue to bust a nut over the band after this unforgettable hit? Tune in to find out.

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53 min
January 18 Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Fred LeBlanc discusses Cowboy Mouth’s “Jenny Says”
From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 266 on 7/14/25)...

In this episode, Chris is joined by Fred LeBlanc, the high-energy
frontman and drummer of Cowboy Mouth, to break down the story behind
their signature song “Jenny Says.” Originally written during Fred’s
stint in Dash Rip Rock, the song went through several incarnations
before becoming a crowd-commanding anthem and a staple of Cowboy Mouth’s famously explosive live shows. Fred shares how the track evolved over time, why emotional honesty matters more than perfection, and how a
great hook can outlast just about anything. From vocal delivery to
production decisions, this conversation offers a raw, insightful look at
a song that’s connected with fans for decades—and proves that sometimes
shouting “let it go, let it go, let it go” is exactly what we all need.

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52 min
January 14 Our Sixth Year Countdown
2025 is in the books, and now it’s time to RANK the last 50 songs that were featured on the show. This time, Chris and Matt are joined by CLASSIC One Hit Thunder guests Matt DiStefano, Johnny Yetsconish, and Jim Logrando to put the songs in order from worst to best. What will come out on top? Tune in to find out!

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1 hr 21 min
January 11 Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Ian Dench discusses EMF's "Unbelievable"
From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 262 on 6/9/25)...

In this episode, Ian Dench of EMF joins the show to discuss the writing
and recording of the band’s explosive 1991 hit, “Unbelievable.” From its
instantly recognizable hook to its genre-blending sound, the song
became a cultural phenomenon and an enduring stadium anthem. Ian offers a look behind the curtain at the song’s construction, including its
layered instrumentation, unique pre-chorus, and the clever use of
samples—most notably the shout of “Oh!” lifted from Andrew Dice Clay’s
stand-up album. He also recounts how a chance encounter with Rick Rubin
at a New York restaurant led to Rubin casually granting sample clearance
with the words, “Fax my office in the morning.” The conversation
explores the emotional and musical influences that shaped the track, the
challenges of creating in the analog era, and how personal experiences
and playful experimentation helped fuel the song’s unforgettable energy.

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1 hr 12 min
January 07 “I Melt With You” by Modern English
Modern English’s “I Melt With You” is one of those songs everyone knows, but most people don’t realize how much is packed into its seemingly happy 80s charm. On the surface, it’s a catchy love song, but listen closer and you catch hints of nuclear anxiety and darker undertones that make it surprisingly layered. In this week’s episode, we explore how a band blending punk and new wave turned a modest chart hit into a timeless anthem that still shows up in movies and commercials decades later. Modern English faced breakups, reunions, and changing music trends, yet the song’s combination of pop hooks and emotional depth has kept it alive. Tune in as we dive into all things Modern English, a band that realized the power of a great hum solo in a song.

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43 min

About 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…