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You Wanted a Hit!

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
  • Jimmy Dean "I.O.U."

    Jimmy Dean "I.O.U."
    May 8 2025
    Michael tells the story of the Texas singer/songwriter, actor, TV host, and meat purveyor's 1976 sentimental spoken-word ode to moms

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    59 mins
  • Frank & Moon Zappa "Valley Girl" (w/ Eliza Thorn)

    Frank & Moon Zappa "Valley Girl" (w/ Eliza Thorn)
    Apr 24 2025
    Theo tells the story of the LA-via-Baltimore musical iconoclast and his daughter's 1982 novelty hit that forever changed American vernacular. Nashville singer/songwriter Eliza Thorn joins the conversation.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Nada Surf "Popular" (w/ Sofia Loporcaro)

    Nada Surf "Popular" (w/ Sofia Loporcaro)
    Apr 1 2025
    Michael tells the story of the New York City alternative rock band's 1996 sarcastic, spoken-word singalong. Podcaster and music journalist Sofia Loporcaro joins the conversation.

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    1 hr and 22 mins

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