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You Wanted a Hit!

By: Michael Smith & Theo Beidler
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  • 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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Episodes
  • They Might Be Giants "Boss of Me"

    They Might Be Giants "Boss of Me"
    May 15 2024
    Theo tells the story of the quirky Brooklyn-via-Massachusetts cult alt-rock band's 2000 ska-inflected, Grammy-winning TV theme song.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Fatboy Slim "Praise You" (w/ Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet)

    Fatboy Slim "Praise You" (w/ Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet)
    May 1 2024
    Michael tells the story of the UK big beat DJ and producer's sample-heavy, star-making 1998 smash. Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet joins the conversation.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Tag Team "Whoomp! (There It Is)" / 95 South "Whoot, There It Is"

    Tag Team "Whoomp! (There It Is)" / 95 South "Whoot, There It Is"
    Apr 9 2024

    Double episode! Theo tells the stories of the coincidentally(?) competing 1993 hip-hop hits. [WARNING: Contains explicit content; listener discretion is advised.]




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    1 hr and 25 mins
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