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The One and Only More or Less Official Cubs Party Album and Rally Starter Jun 20, 2023

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A few years after a heartbreaking season, WGN in Chicago releases a mail order Chicago Cubs rally album. This is the story of The One and Only More or Less Official Cubs Party Album and Rally Starter, from 1987.

Village People - Renaissance Jun 13, 2023

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When the 1980’s rolled around and the disco backlash had begun, the Village People tried to pivot their look and sound. This is the story of Village People’s Renaissance, from 1981.

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Barry Williams - The Return of Johnny Bravo Jun 06, 2023

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26 years after the "Adios, Johnny Bravo" episode of the Brady Bunch, Barry Williams records his first solo album. This is the story of Barry Williams' The Return of Johnny Bravo, from 1999.

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SINGLES: Pee Wee Herman - Surfin' Bird May 30, 2023

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This is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on Patreon.com/bizarrealbums

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Clarissa And The Straightjackets - This Is What "Na Na" Means May 23, 2023

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Clarissa Explains It All was a hit teen show that proved girls AND boys could like a show with a female lead. Just before the series ended, an album was released. This is the story of Clarissa and the Straightjackets, This Is What “Na Na” Means, from 1994.

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Corey Feldman - Love Left May 16, 2023

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The 80’s child actor grew up in a musical household and when his acting career slowed down a bit, he released his own album. This is the story of Corey Feldman’s Love Left, from 1994.

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REISSUE: Chipmunk Punk May 09, 2023

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Due to illness, this is a re-broadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2019.

Alyssa Milano - Look In My Heart May 02, 2023

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She started playing the role of Samantha Micelli on Who’s The Boss in 1984. In 1985, she starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando. A few years later, Commando becomes extremely popular in Japan…which leads to an album deal in Japan for the teen. This is the story of Alyssa Milano’s Look In My Heart, from 1989.

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Terrence Howard - Shine Through It Apr 25, 2023

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After so many music-related roles, the award winning makes an album for Columbia Records. This is the story of Terrence Howard’s Shine Through It, from 2008.

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Edward Furlong - Hold On Tight Apr 18, 2023

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After making his acting debut in Terminator 2, teenage Edward Furlong becomes a pop star in Japan. This is the story of Edward Furlong’s Hold On Tight, from 1992.

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