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    Music

    You Wanted a Hit!

    A discussion of unlikely, perplexing, and positively bizarre hit songs that swept the nation, and often the world. Have you ever heard a classic song and thought, “why on Earth was this popular?” Or “How did this even get played on the radio?” Well, we’re here to answer these questions for you. Each episode we will explore the backstory, creation, and success of one unlikely smash hit. The catch? Only one host knows which song will be the topic. Hosted by music fanatics and pop culture enthusiasts Michael Smith and Theo Beidler.


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    Citizen King “Better Days (And the Bottom Drops Out)" Sep 01, 2026
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    Michael tells the story of the Milwaukee alternative rock/hip-hop band’s groovy 1999 underdog anthem.

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    The Champs “Tequila!" Aug 12, 2026
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    Theo tells the story of the Los Angeles sax-led rock-n-roll band’s spirited 1958 semi-instrumental chart-topper.

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    Butthole Surfers “Pepper" Jul 07, 2026
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    Michael tells the story of the Texas experimental, exhibitionist rock band’s 1996 improbable modern rock chart-topper. [WARNING: This episode contains suggestive themes and strong sexual content. Listener discretion is advised.]

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    Michael Sembello “Maniac" Jun 05, 2026
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    Theo tells the story of the Philadelphia singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer’s 1983 movie soundtrack smash.

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    Afroman “Because I Got High” LIVE! May 19, 2026
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    Recorded in front of a live audience at Get Tight Lounge in Richmond VA, Theo tells the story of the Hattiesburg-via-Los Angeles rapper and singer’s token, tokin’ 2000 hit in our 100th episode. [Warning: This episode contains explicit language and suggestive themes. Listener discretion is advised.]


    Line production: Max Wasserman

    Audio Mix: Jonathan Waller at Overcoast Music & Sound

    MC: Travis Tucker

    Live sound production and recording: Cam Peters

    Production assistance: Fig Vishton


    Special thanks to Little Amps Coffee

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    Portugal. The Man “Feel It Still” (w/ Spencer Dukoff) Mar 05, 2026
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    Michael tells the story of the Alaska alternative rock band’s inescapable, politically subversive 2017 smash. Writer/podcaster/activist Spencer Dukoff joins the conversation.

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    Soft Cell “Tainted Love” (w/ Peter Leonard of Little Amps Coffee) Feb 06, 2026
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    Theo tells the story of the Leeds synth-pop duo’s 1981 cover of the multiple-versioned Northern Soul tune. Peter Leonard of Little Amps Coffee joins the conversation.

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    t.A.T.u. “All the Things She Said" Jan 23, 2026
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    Michael tells the story of the teenage Russian pop-rock duo’s controversial 2002 worldwide phenomenon, back in the pop-culture forefront due to its inclusion in the hit Canadian drama series Heated Rivalry. [WARNING: This episode contains accounts of manipulation, coercion, and suggestive imagery involving minors. Listener discretion is advised.]

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    ‎Vince Guaraldi Trio “Christmastime Is Here” / “Linus & Lucy" Dec 23, 2025
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    Theo tells the story of the jazz pianist and his band’s unlikely, ubiquitous Christmas classic and the TV special that it soundtracked.

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    The Juliana Hatfield Three “My Sister” (w/ Tawny Newsome) Dec 06, 2025
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    Michael tells the story of the Boston singer/songwriter’s deceptive Alternative Rock chart-topper. Actor/comedian/writer/musician Tawny Newsome joins the conversation.

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