One Hit Thunder

You might not know the name Baltimora, but you have almost certainly encountered the anthemic “Tarzan Boy” in unexpected places. From iconic Listerine commercials to grand wrestling entrances, this un...

27 Dec 202339min

In celebration of our 200th episode, we're revisiting our lost first episode and giving “Barbie Girl” another chance on One Hit Thunder. The resounding popularity of Aqua and their iconic song has exp...

20 Dec 202347min

A listener tagged us in the Spin Magazine Instagram post about the Spin Magazine list of 88 Best Alternative Songs from 1998 saying they'd love to hear what our thoughts were on the listing. Since Mat...

18 Dec 202323min

As we conclude another year of podcasting we look back at the songs past and try to determine the ranking from worst to best. In the past this was done by Chris and Matt and a guest ... this year we d...

13 Dec 20231h 32min

Hey now, hey now, One Hit Thunder’s back! This week, we're stepping back in time to explore the fascinating story behind one of the early '60s most beloved hits. A group of talented teenagers from New...

6 Dec 202336min

It's the best time of the year ... Spotify Wrapped Season. Since Matt has the most unpredictable of musical tastes, Chris gives a live reaction to his top 20 most listened to songs this year. Learn mo...

1 Dec 202328min

This week, we’re taking flight with the Scottish band Pilot and their timeless hit “Magic”. Together with our guest Kai Dodson, we get right to the point: does selling out and changing the lyrics to y...

29 Nov 202343min

Today, we're diving into the infectious world of Stereo MCs and their iconic track, "Connected." Even if you think you don't know it, chances are you've crossed paths with this chart-topping British g...

22 Nov 202341min