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TnT's Hit Songs From Mars

TnT's Hit Songs From Mars

By: Tom Thompson Tyler Ralston
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TnT's Hit Songs From Mars seeks to unravel the stories behind some of pop's most unlikely hits. From simple curiosities to songs that changed the world, we examine the sociopolitical and cultural factors that contributed to the success of these surprising outliers, and the impact these songs had on society.© 2026 TnT's Hit Songs From Mars Music
Episodes
  • Whip It - Devo
    Mar 9 2026

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    In this episode our nerdburgers with cheese de-evolve as they take on Devo's wild and wonky 1980 classic "Whip It". From the infamous Kent State shootings to Pee-wee's Playhouse, our whip smart music historians resist many an uncontrollable urge as they scrutinize the very thin line that separates the revolutionary from dorkdom. Demand your freedom of choice, or freedom FROM choice...with TnT!

    Songs:

    The Reverb Syndicate - Better Dancing Through Technology

    Satellite Birdhouse - October

    Graven - Lake Head

    Can - Spray

    Víctor Monge "Serranito" - Nostalgia Flamenca

    Devo - Whip It

    Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Ohio

    Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues

    Devo - Freedom of Choice

    Devo - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

    Devo - Uncontrollable Urge

    Devo - Girl U Want

    The Chipmunks - Whip It

    Toni Basil - Mickey

    Toni Basil - Shoppin' From A to Z

    Heart - What About Love




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    1 hr
  • Touch of Grey - The Grateful Dead
    Jan 22 2026

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    In tribute to the late Bob Weir, our venerable gentlemen put on their specs and take a closer look at the Grateful Dead classic "Touch of Grey". As they amble down the road they rip a Page off of Jimmy, find themselves in a Bitches Brew, and come to the realization that aging is a Fact of Life and nothing WEIRd after all. Join the lads as they commemorate their 50th episode and marvel as to what a long strange trip it's been...

    Songs:

    The Reverb Syndicate - Better Dancing Through Technology

    Cate Le Bon - Always the Same

    Grateful Dead - Touch of Grey

    Bob Weir and Wolf Bros. - Ripple

    Crosby, Stills, and Nash - Teach Your Children

    Jim Bryson - Traveled by Land

    Miles Davis - John McLaughlin

    Mary Lattimore and William Tyler - @ Le Guess Who 2019

    Led Zeppelin - That's the Way

    Leonard Cohen - I Can't Forget


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    56 mins
  • Christmas in Hollis - Run DMC
    Dec 10 2025

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    In this episode, the boyz say YO!... Ho, Ho, Ho from Hollis, Queens as they unwrap Run DMC's "Christmas in Hollis" in this very special XXXMas episode. As they pull their presents from (Back Door) Santa's sleigh, they unwrap a bounty of New York Christmas classics (both naughty and nice).

    Songs:

    The Reverb Syndicate - Better Dancing Through Technology

    Run DMC - Christmas in Hollis

    Sting - Gabriel's Message

    Stevie Nicks - Silent Night

    Madonna - Santa Baby

    Run DMC feat. Aerosmith - Walk this Way

    Run DMC - King of Rock

    Clarence Carter - Back Door Santa

    Clarence Carter - Slip Away

    Etta James - Tell Mama

    Clarence Carter - Strokin'

    ZZ Top - Legs

    Kiss - Lick it Up

    Bon Jovi - Back Door Santa

    The Black Crowes - Back Door Santa

    Boogie Down Productions - Illegal Business

    Louis Armstrong - Christmas Night in Harlem



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    42 mins
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