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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
  • ‎Vince Guaraldi Trio “Christmastime Is Here” / “Linus & Lucy"

    ‎Vince Guaraldi Trio “Christmastime Is Here” / “Linus & Lucy"
    Dec 23 2025
    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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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Juliana Hatfield Three “My Sister” (w/ Tawny Newsome)

    The Juliana Hatfield Three “My Sister” (w/ Tawny Newsome)
    Dec 6 2025
    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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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Re-Hit: Arlo Guthrie "Alice's Restaurant" (w/ Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie)

    Re-Hit: Arlo Guthrie "Alice's Restaurant" (w/ Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie)
    Nov 26 2025
    In light of legendary WMMR DJ Pierre Robert’s recent passing and the spirit of the season, we revisit Theo telling the story of wry American folk prince Arlo Guthrie's long-winded 1967 talking-blues epic Thanksgiving classic “Alice’s Restaurant." Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie joined the conversation.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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