“The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley
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“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 films and TV shows! It's Halloween at One Hit Thunder, and we're diving into Mr. Wooley’s bizarre and fascinating career! One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Our Sixth Year Countdown

Our Sixth Year Countdown

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Ian Dench discusses EMF's "Unbelievable"

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 hi...

11 Tammi 1h 15min

“I Melt With You” by Modern English

“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, b...

7 Tammi 45min

Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Stacy Jones discusses American Hi-Fi’s “Flavor of the Weak”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Stacy Jones discusses American Hi-Fi’s “Flavor of the Weak”

From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 256 on 5/5/25).... This week, Stacy Jones sits in to share the story behind American Hi-Fi’s 2001 breakout hit, “Flavor of the Weak.” F...

4 Tammi 1h 15min

“The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3

“The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3

Feeling optimistic about the new year? We hope so, because we thought it was the perfect time to dive into Timbuk 3’s “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.” On the surface, it sounds hopeful, ...

31 Joulu 202550min

Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Danbert Nobacon discusses Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Danbert Nobacon discusses Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping”

From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 247 on 3/3/25)... This week, Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba sits in to break down the writing and recording of the band's massive 1997 ...

28 Joulu 20251h 1min

“The Christmas Shoes” by NewSong

“The Christmas Shoes” by NewSong

In this week’s episode, we dig into NewSong’s “The Christmas Shoes,” a holiday hit that somehow became a cultural phenomenon despite being, frankly, awful. The song relies on emotional manipulation in...

24 Joulu 202556min

Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? Reaction Episode

Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? Reaction Episode

In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss the new HBO Original Documentary from their Bill Simmons-produced Music Box series. Using the categories from Bill’s very popular The Rewatchables podcast, the ...

23 Joulu 202551min

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