About this podcast
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 what convinces you to listen and subscribe. Instead, read the words of this 1 star review left by Royalsfan83 with the subject line “Garbage”: Yet another music podcast by insipid, try-hard millennials who amaze themselves at how edgy they are. You can get this content from countless other shows minus the delusional leftist rants. Hard pass.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 447 episodes
- Belvedere Bros S2E16: Wesley’s Friend · 1 h 2 minOn the final day of January of 1986, an episode aired that would go on to become one of the most talked about shows of the entire series. Mr. Belvedere became the first sitcom to…
- “Rappin’ Rodney” by Rodney Dangerfield · 32 min · Episode 340We all know Rodney Dangerfield’s most famous catchphrase, but would the world of RAP MUSIC be where he finally earned the respect he deserved? In 1983, the beloved comedian…
- Belvedere Bros S2E15: Rivals · 1 h 16 minThis week, the Belvedere Bros came together at THE FEST 24 in Gainesville, Florida, to discuss an absolutely insane episode of Mr. Belvedere. First airing on January 24th of…
- “The Boys of Summer” by The Ataris (f/ Matt DiStefano) · 1 h 8 min · Episode 339Most musicians dream of having a hit song, but that dream gets a little more complicated when the hit is a COVER song. In the highly competitive world of major label artists…
- Belvedere Bros S2E14: The Dropout · 44 minIn a Mr. Belvedere episode that first aired on January 17th, 1986, Marsha fails a law exam, leading to a transformation into a stereotypical 50s housewife. Meanwhile, Heather has…
- “Maniac” by Michael Sembello (f/ Scott Roger) · 51 min · Episode 338What started as a song about a serial killer became a song about passion for dance, and that in turn became a #1 hit for Michael Sembello in 1983. “Maniac” was featured in the…
- Belvedere Bros S2E13: The Teacher · 45 minThe focus of this week is the thirteenth episode of the second season of Mr. Belvedere, which first aired on January 10th, 1986. In this episode, Mr. Belvedere gets himself a…
- “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” by Digable Planets · 45 min · Episode 337“Slick” and “cool” are actually GREAT descriptors for the sound of Digable Planets. This hip hop trio paired jazz samples with unforgettable hooks, and by 1993, they had a huge…
- Belvedere Bros: A conversation with Ilene Graff (aka Marsha Owens) · 37 minIt’s no secret that the Belvedere Bros are HUGE Marsha Owens fans, and in this episode, the beautiful and talented Ilene Graff sits in for a fun conversation about her time on…
- “Am I Wrong” by Nico & Vinz · 56 min · Episode 336This week, we’re exploring the career of Nico & Vinz, the Norwegian duo who brought us the 2014 hit “Am I Wrong.” The song combines huge pop hooks with African musical…
- Belvedere Bros S2E12: Speechless · 1 h 8 minIn the first Mr. Belvedere episode of 1986, George receives a prestigious award, Kevin gets “married”, and Marsha takes everyone’s breath away. One Hit Thunder is brought to you…
- “The Impression That I Get” by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones · 1 h 8 min · Episode 335If you’re either of the hosts of the One Hit Thunder podcast, you really didn’t need to do much prep work for an episode about The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. This legendary…
- Belvedere Bros S2E11: The Prize · 1 h 14 minIn the eleventh episode of the second season of Mr. Belvedere, Wesley breaks the school’s cookie-selling record, Heather weighs the pros and cons of cheating, and Kevin makes a…
- “Zoot Suit Riot” by Cherry Poppin’ Daddies (f/ Shane Torres) · 52 min · Episode 334The swing revival of the 90s came and went in an instant, but the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies were able to ride that wave all the way to the bank. Despite having quite possibly the…
- Belvedere Bros S2E10: Pinball · 46 minIn an episode that first aired on the day that both Chrissy Teigen AND Kaley Cuoco were born, Mr. Belvedere develops an addiction to pinball. One Hit Thunder (and also Belvedere…
- “Easy Lover” by Philip Bailey & Phil Collins · 43 min · Episode 333It’s hard to believe that we can do an episode of One Hit Thunder about the song “Easy Lover.” You MAY have been under the false assumption that it’s a Phil Collins song, which…
- Matt Talks to This Is Buzz Director Mark Pellington · 25 minMatt was given the opportunity to talk to Mark Pellington today about his new documentary THIS IS BUZZ. Mark you may remember as the director of hit films like The Mothman…
- Belvedere Bros S2E9: The Letter · 45 minIn an episode of Mr. Belvedere that first aired on November 22nd, 1985, Kevin plays an entire season of high school football without the rest of the family knowing. When he gets…
- “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)” by The Tokens (f/ Robert Bacon) · 58 min · Episode 332You’d be hard pressed to find someone of ANY age who isn’t familiar with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” This timeless 1961 single from the Brooklyn doo-wop group The Tokens is one of…
- Belvedere Bros S2E8: Strike · 1 h 4 minIn the eighth episode of the second season of Mr. Belvedere (which originally aired on November 15th, 1985), the Owens family discovers that Belvedere is simultaneously wealthy…
- “According to You” by Orianthi · 54 min · Episode 331By the time that Australian guitar virtuoso Orianthi was a teenager, she was sharing stages with legends such as Steve Vai and Carlos Santana. After relocating to Los Angeles…
- Belvedere Bros S2E7: Vows · 38 minWhen George and Marsha reluctantly decide to renew their wedding vows, the Owens children discover a deep, dark secret about their parents’ past. Meanwhile, Wesley continues to…
- “Would I Lie To You?” by Charles & Eddie · 1 h 0 min · Episode 330A chance subway encounter between two singers with a shared love of Marvin Gaye led to a major label contract and the hit song “Would I Lie To You?”, a soulful early 90s hit with…
- Belvedere Bros S2E6: The Contract · 43 minIn this episode of Mr. Belvedere, Marsha writes up a contract for Kevin to sign before he goes to prom, promising that if he drinks, he’ll call home for a ride instead of driving…
- “Our House” by Madness · 54 min · Episode 329We start a lot of episodes by apologizing to our listeners in the UK, so we’ll go ahead and do that again…we realize that Madness were breaking UK singles chart records in the…
- Belvedere Bros S2E5: Delivery · 48 minIn a Mr. Belvedere episode that first aired on October 18th, 1985, Lynn and George join forces to deliver a baby on the very same couch that Mr. Zabriskie just died on. One Hit…
- “Heart and Soul” by T’Pau · 46 min · Episode 328Break out your Pepe jeans and get ready to learn all about T’Pau, the English group who mixed spoken word verses with one of the biggest choruses of the 80s on their 1987 hit…
- Belvedere Bros S2E4: Requiem · 35 minIn the fourth episode of the second season of Mr. Belvedere, Wesley believes the he has committed murder with his mind when his accordion teacher dies in front of him. One Hit…
- “Slam” by Onyx · 41 min · Episode 327A hard-hitting rap song about slam dancing and letting the boys be boys? Yes please! In the summer of 1993, the New York City hardcore hip hop group Onyx were all over the radio…
- The One Hit Thunder 2026 NFL Preview and Predictions Episode · 1 h 36 minFootball season is just around the corner, and in this special episode, One Hit Thunder host Chris Fafalios is joined by special guest analysts Johnny Yetsconish and Garrett…
- Belvedere Bros S2E3: Cheerleader · 38 minHeather making the cheerleading team is not the birthday gift that Marsha wanted. In fact, not even Belvedere’s lobster thermidor can make up for the regret Marsha is feeling…
- “Rehab” by Amy Winehouse (f/ Johnny Yetsconish) · 1 h 11 min · Episode 326We can do an Amy Winehouse episode of One Hit Thunder based on her US chart performance, as “Rehab” was her only hit single in the States. Before you cuss us out and unsubscribe…
- Belvedere Bros S2E2: Tornado · 48 minWhen a tornado hits Beaver Falls, it’s time for Belvedere to start breaking windows! In this Season 2 episode (which originally aired four days before Bruno Mars was born), Mr…
- “Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze · 39 min · Episode 325Over the course of the past 300+ episodes of One Hit Thunder, the 1994 #1 single “Here Comes the Hotstepper” has come up in conversation many times, and every single time, it’s…
- Belvedere Bros S2E1: The Lion Sleeps Tonight · 41 minIn the Season 2 premiere of Mr. Belvedere, Marsha gets a glow up, Kevin gets a video camera, and George develops a snoring problem. Meanwhile, Mr. Belvedere goes on a quick and…
- “Disco Duck” by Rick Dees And His Cast Of Idiots (f/ Matt Doherty) · 52 min · Episode 324You might recognize the name Rick Dees as the guy who ran down The Weekly Top 40 for decades. What you might NOT know is that he himself once held the top spot on those very…
- Belvedere Bros S1E7: Sweet Charity · 42 minIn the season finale of Mr. Belvedere, the Owens kids bring home an unhoused woman. Meanwhile, George’s simultaneous resentment and jealousy of Belvedere leads to a real…
- “Sleep Walk” by Santo & Johnny (f/ Paul Menotiades) · 36 min · Episode 323Do you think that the fact that a song is an instrumental from 1959 is gonna stop us from discussing it on One Hit Thunder? Definitely not, especially if you’re referring to…
- Belvedere Bros S1E6: The Lost Weekend · 34 minIn the penultimate episode of the first season, Wesley hires a sex worker for Mr. Belvedere. Meanwhile, George and Marsha throw caution to the wind during a hurricane in Florida…
- “Headstrong” by Trapt · 1 h 2 min · Episode 322The band Trapt had a moment in late 2003. The song “Headstrong” is a what a person who doesn’t listen to heavy music might consider heavy, and it captured the attention of the…
- Belvedere Bros S1E5: What I Did for Love · 48 minIn an episode of Mr. Belvedere that centers around the oldest of the Owens kids, Kevin is seduced into caring about animal rights. A bold move lands him in jail, but his stint in…
- The 1986 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft · 1 h 8 minTHE GOLDEN BOYS are here to draft the VERY BEST albums of 1986! Chris and Matt are joined by draft regulars Matthew Milligan and Tony Hartman to try to win the best collection of…
- Belvedere Bros S1E4: Gorgeous George · 28 minReleased a mere five days after the first ever Wrestlemania, Episode 4 finds George in the midst of a full-blown midlife crisis. After Mr. Belvedere has to come to his rescue at…
- “In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry (f/ Danny Tamberelli) · 53 min · Episode 321Of course you know all about Beatlemania, but did you know about Mungomania? You probably think that’s some sort of joke, but it’s not…Mungomania was a real thing. Off the back…
- Belvedere Bros S1E3: Gotta Dance · 37 minOriginally released on March 29th, 1985, the third episode of Mr. Belvedere finds Wesley taking an interest in ballet (much to George’s chagrin.) Though the family tries to keep…
- “Mickey” by Toni Basil (f/ Pj Caruso) · 58 min · Episode 320In late 1982, Toni Basil took a break as one of the most accomplished choreographers and dancers on the planet to, ya know…have a #1 smash hit single. Rising above everyone from…
- Belvedere Bros S1E2: The Outcasts · 14 minIn the second ever episode of Mr. Belvedere (which was originally released on March 22nd, 1985), Wesley feels like an outcast when he isn’t invited to his friend Howie’s party…
- “Everything You Want” by Vertical Horizon · 1 h 2 min · Episode 319In the summer of 2000, Vertical Horizon seemed to be EXACTLY what the US wanted. The heartfelt and longing sounds of the single “Everything You Want” skyrocketed the band to #1…
- Belvedere Bros S1E1: Stranger in the Night (Pilot) · 39 minOn March 15th, 1985, the world was introduced to Mr. Belvedere, a sitcom on ABC about an accomplished British housekeeper who shows up at the door of a Pittsburgh family. What…
- “Just a Friend” by Biz Markie (f/ Reese Roper) · 1 h 6 min · Episode 318Oh SNAP! This week, we’re joined by Five Iron Frenzy vocalist Reese Roper to explore the life and times of Biz Markie, otherwise known as the Clown Prince of Hip Hop. The…
