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“The Rain” by Oran “Juice” Jones (f/ Zak Shaffer)
Episode 285
This week, we're diving into one of the most bizarre R&B hits of the 80s. With its slick production and dramatic monologue, “The Rain” by Oran “Juice…
11 months, 1 week ago
“Harlem Shake” by Baauer (f/ Chris Dalla Riva)
Episode 284
In early 2013, the Billboard Charts underwent a major change by incorporating YouTube streams into their formula. Almost immediately, the internet re…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Punchline “Somewhere To Land” Instant Reaction
Punchline’s new album Somewhere To Land was just released a few hours ago, and One Hit Thunder is here with some thoughts! Matt shares his feelings a…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
“Take My Breath Away” by Berlin
Episode 283
This week, we’re discussing the music and career of Berlin, a band whose biggest hit was, strangely, not really a Berlin song at all. “Take My Breath…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
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 no…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
“Bodies” by Drowning Pool (f/ Kyle Kuchta)
Episode 282
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 …
1 year ago
“Always Something There to Remind Me” by Naked Eyes (f/ Mark Popeney)
Episode 281
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 …
1 year ago
“Walking In Memphis” by Marc Cohn (f/ Evan Fonseca)
Episode 280
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 on…
1 year ago
“It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
Episode 279
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 Coll…
1 year ago
“Tainted Love by Soft Cell (f/Paul Menotiades)
Episode 278
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.” Originall…
1 year ago