The 2025 MTV VMAs: Thoughts and Reactions
Chris and Matt discuss their thoughts on the 2025 VMAs, which strangely aired on CBS instead of MTV (which couldn’t be bothered to interrupt their nonstop stream of the show Ridiculousness to air thei...
8 Sep 202547min
“Bodies” by Drowning Pool (f/ Kyle Kuchta)
To be honest, when this week’s guest Kyle Kuchta pitched Drowning Pool’s “Bodies” to us for an episode, we braced ourselves for a terrible listening experience. Instead, what we got was some solid har...
3 Sep 20251h 3min
“Always Something There to Remind Me” by Naked Eyes (f/ Mark Popeney)
This week on One Hit Thunder, we’re joined by special guest Mark Popeney of the Nevermind The Music podcast to discuss Naked Eyes and their 1983 hit “Always Something There to Remind Me.” Originally w...
27 Aug 20251h 3min
“Walking In Memphis” by Marc Cohn (f/ Evan Fonseca)
In an attempt to combat a case of writer's block, struggling songwriter Marc Cohn took a trip to Memphis. A chance encounter at a café resulted in one of the most beloved adult contemporary songs of t...
20 Aug 202550min
“It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
HIT IT! Few tracks ignite a dance floor like Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock’s 1988 classic, “It Takes Two.” Built around an infectious sample from Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It),” this platinum-certified an...
13 Aug 202539min
“Tainted Love by Soft Cell (f/Paul Menotiades)
This week, our good friend Paul Menotiades returns to help us unpack the unlikely rise of Soft Cell’s 1981 synth-pop smash, “Tainted Love.” Originally a 1965 Northern Soul obscurity by Gloria Jones, S...
6 Aug 202545min
“Runaway” by Del Shannon (f/ Scott Mellinger)
In this episode, we're joined by special guest Scott Mellinger to explore Del Shannon's 1961 chart-topping hit, "Runaway." This early rock and roll classic is renowned for its haunting falsetto vocals...
30 Juli 202552min
“Who Let the Dogs Out” by Baha Men (f/ Jim Logrando)
Twenty-five years ago, Baha Men unleashed “Who Let the Dogs Out” on the world—and whether you loved it or hated it, there’s no denying its impact. This week, we’re joined by our friend Jim Logrando to...
23 Juli 202539min
