Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society

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Latest Episodes:

Waiting For You & Into The Fire Sep 18, 2023

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We’ve been Waiting For You!
Join us as we dig deep into Oingo Boingo’s archives with two unreleased songs from 1983's Good For Your Soul recording sessions: Waiting For You and Into The Fire (previously known as All The Pieces).
We explore the themes of toxic behavior, debate a polarizing misheard lyric (is it oven or other?!?), and look at the differences among the different versions.
Let’s jump Into The Fire!
Song Clips:

“Just Another Day” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)

Fan-Supplied Content:

“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“A Cappella Ditty” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Hold Me Back” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Waiting For You” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo (various versions)
“Into The Fire” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo (various versions)

The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.

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Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.
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Private Life Jul 31, 2023

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Let’s rattle the bones of the skeletons in our closets!
Join us as we peek through the window shades into Oingo Boingo’s 1982 song, Private Life. We discuss Boingo’s recurring theme of alienation, uncover a mystery about the Nothing To Fear recording sessions, and explore Richard Elfman’s music video for the song.Plus, Brendan McCreary is back to share his thoughts on Private Life.
Come and get us out of here!
Song Clips:

“I Feel Fine” - The Beatles, Beatles ‘65 (1964)
“Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Nothing To Fear (1982)
“Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Private Life 7” Single (1982)
“Insects” - Oingo Boingo, Nothing To Fear (1982)
“Cry of the Vatos” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)
“Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)

Fan-Supplied Content:

“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“I’ve Got To Be Entertained” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA, 3-28-1982
“Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-31-1986

The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.

Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)

Meet Brendan McCreary! Jul 01, 2023

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Brendan McCreary shares his experiences as the dynamic frontman for Oingo Boingo Former Members!

Hear how being a Boingo fan helped shape his music career, why Oingo Boingo has such a dedicated fan base, and find out what runs through his mind while he's on stage belting out our favorite Boingo tunes.

Learn all this and more from Brendan!
Song Clips:

“The Show Must Go On” - The All-Star "Show Must Go On" Band, The Show Must Go On: A Tribute to Freddie Mercury (2011)
“This Game’s Called Murder” - Bear McCreary, This Game’s Called Murder - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2021)
“Weird Science” - Oingo Boingo Former Members, Still Alive EP (2023)
“Just Another Day” - Oingo Boingo Former Members, Still Alive EP (2023)

Fan-Supplied Content:

“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo

The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.

Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)

More Games! Jun 12, 2023

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Come play more games with us!

We discuss Danny Elfman’s upcoming "From BOINGO to BATMAN to BIG MESS and BEYOND” shows, introduce DJ’s Playlist (a new Boingo-themed party game), and take another stab at Bits and Pieces.

Just like a chess game… but so intense!
Song Clips:

“Why’d We Come” - Oingo Boingo, Nothing To Fear (1982)
“Dead Man’s Party” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)
“Weird Science” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)

Fan-Supplied Content:

“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Happy (Opening Titles Version)” - Oingo Boingo, Summer School Soundtrack (1987)
“Ain’t This The Life” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022

The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.

Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)

Sweat May 15, 2023

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Let’s all Sweat together!
Take a ride with us on the hot and dusty journey that is Sweat. We discuss the countrified rendition of the song, compare various live performances from over the years, and learn what a Sluggorian Chant is.
Plus, Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez is back to share his thoughts on Sweat.
It ain’t nice!
Song Clips:

“Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)
“Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)
“Country Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)

Fan-Supplied Content:

“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demos, 1983
“Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Reseda Country Club, Los Angeles, CA, 5-21-1983
“Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 11-02-1991
“Who Do You Want To Be” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 11-02-1991
“Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 1-16-1993
“I Am The Walrus” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 1-16-1993
“Lightning” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 1-16-1993
“Country Sweat/Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-30-1993

The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.

Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)

Insanity Apr 24, 2023

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I am the virus; are you the cure? We cut open the sacred heart of “Insanity” and tear it all to shreds. Join us as we expose it all - the villainy, the creeping madness, and the faith-healing puppets.

Plus, special guest Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez returns to share his insider’s insights.

Song Clips:

“Batman Main Titles” - Danny Elfman, Batman Original Motion Picture Score (1989)
“Meat For The Beast” - Danny Elfman, Nightbreed Original Motion Picture Score (1990)
“Insanity” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994)
“Mary” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994)
“War Again” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994)
“Insanity - Short Version” - Oingo Boingo, Insanity CD Single (1994)
“Insanity - Long Version” - Oingo Boingo, Insanity CD Single (1994)
“Insanity” - Oingo Boingo, Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheater (1996)

Fan-Supplied Content:

“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Cave Princess” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Aquarius, 1978
“Insanity” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 1-16-1993

The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.

Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)

Pain Apr 10, 2023

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Welcome to our little world of Pain! Is the world of pain a safe space where you can relieve your burdens, or is it a sinister cult waiting to suck you in? And what is the hidden connection between Pain and The Lion King?

Come soak it up with us as we explore the song Pain from the 1987 album Boi-Ngo.

Song Clips:

“Same Man I Was Before” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)
“Pain - Extended Dance Mix” - Oingo Boingo, Pain 12” Single (1986)
“Pain - A Capella Version” - Oingo Boingo, Pain 12” Single (1986)
“Pain - Dub Mix” - Oingo Boingo, Pain 12” Single (1986)
“New Generation” - Oingo Boingo, Boi-Ngo (1987)
“Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Boi-Ngo (1987)
“Try To Believe” - Oingo Boingo (Mosley and the B-Men), Midnight Run Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1988)
“Pedestrian Wolves” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994)

Film Clips:

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Fan-Supplied Content:

“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Beverly Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, 11-02-1986
“Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, CA, 12-28-1986
“Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, HI, 9-18-1987
“Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Riviera, Chicago, IL, 11-09-1988
“Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Sacramento, CA, 7-22-1986

The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.

Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)

Skin Mar 20, 2023

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Is there anybody in there? Are we getting through to you? In this episode, the OBSAS crew reveals various interpretations, personal stories, and a musical breakdown as they peel away the many layers of the 1990 song, Skin.

Join us as we look below for hidden treasure.

Song Clips:

“Is There Anybody Out There” - Pink Floyd, The Wall (1979)
“It Only Makes Me Laugh” - Danny Elfman, So-Lo (1984)
“Skin” - Oingo Boingo, Dark At The End Of The Tunnel (1990)
“Country Skin” - Michael Stanton, Nightbreed Original Motion Picture Score (1990)
“Carnival Underground” - Danny Elfman, Nightbreed Original Motion Picture Score (1990)
“Meat For The Beast” - Danny Elfman, Nightbreed Original Motion Picture Score (1990)

Film Clips:

Nightbreed (1990)

Fan-Supplied Content:

“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Skin” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Skin” - Oingo Boingo, Open Air Theatre, San Diego, 6-27-1990
“Skin” - Oingo Boingo, The Warfield, San Francisco, 10-21-1993

The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.

Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)

Oddities & Rarities Feb 27, 2023

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The OBSAS crew takes a deep dive into once hard-to-find Oingo Boingo songs that were released on movie soundtracks and compilations. If you were a tape-trading fan back in the day, you know what it felt like to open the mail and find a hand-labeled cassette called “Oddities and Rarities.”

Join us as we dust off these odd and rare gems: I’m Afraid, Better Luck Next Time, Goodbye-Goodbye, Bachelor Party, Something Isn’t Right, Happy, and Take Your Medicine.

Links:

Song Clips:

“I’m Afraid” - Oingo Boingo, L.A. In - Compilation (1979)
“Better Luck Next Time” - Oingo Boingo, The Last American Virgin - Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1982)
“Goodbye, Goodbye” - Oingo Boingo, Fast Times at Ridgemont High - Music from The Motion Picture (1982)
“Wake Up (It’s 1984)” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)
“Nothing Bad Ever Happens” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)
“Bachelor Party” - Oingo Boingo, Bachelor Party - The Music From The Movie, (1984)
“Something Isn’t Right” - Oingo Boingo, Bachelor Party - The Music From The Movie, (1984)
“Why Do Good Girls Like Bad Boys” - Angel and the Reruns, Bachelor Party - The Music From The Movie, (1984)
“Dead Man’s Party” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)
“Take Your Medicine” - Oingo Boingo, Live! For Life - Compilation (1986)
“Happy” - Danny Elfman, Summer School - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1987)
“Goodbye-Goodbye” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)
“Change” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994)
“Git It, Beau Jocque!” - Beau Jocque & The Zydeco Hi-Rollers, Git It, Beau Jocque! (1995)
“The Simpsons - Theme” - Danny Elfman, Music For A Darkened Theatre - (1990)
“Hot To Trot - Main Titles” - Danny Elfman, Music For A Darkened Theatre - (1990)
“Happy” - Danny Elfman, Big Mess (2021)

Film, Radio, and TV Clips:

“Rhythm Cocktail” - Cab Calloway, One Night Stand Radio Series. 23 Jan. 1946. Radio.
The Forbidden Zone (1980)
The Last American Virgin (1982)
Summer School (1987)
“The Mongolian Beef.” The Sarah Silverman Program, created by Dan Harmon, Rob Schrab, Sarah Silverman, season 2, episode 8, 2008.

Fan-Supplied Content:

“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“I’m Afraid” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Something Isn’t Right” - Oingo Boingo, Alternate Mix
“Fast Times - TV Theme” - Oingo Boingo, (1986)
“I’m Afraid” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Roxy, 3-31-1979
“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Whisky, 2-03-1979
“Something Isn’t Right” - Oingo Boingo, The Palace, 4-28-1985
“Take Your Medicine” - Oingo Boingo, The Palace, 4-28-1985

Thoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)

Nili Brosh & Stu Brooks (Reprise) Feb 09, 2023

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Two of our favorite musicians are back! Nili Brosh and Stu Brooks share lively stories about being in the Danny Elfman band, performing at the Hollywood Bowl on Halloween, and other behind-the-scenes goodies. Check their websites for upcoming shows!
www.nilibrosh.com
www.stubassiebrooks.com

Fan-Supplied Content: