Episodi

  • Sheb Wooley "The Purple People Eater"
    Oct 27 2026
    Michael tells the story of the Oklahoma country singer/songwriter and Western TV star's silly space invader 1958 chart-topper.

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    55 min
  • Kim Wilde "Kids in America"
    Oct 1 2026
    Theo tells the story of English pop/rock singer Kim Wilde's oft-covered, surprisingly American 1981 global new wave anthem.

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    1 ora e 9 min
  • Citizen King “Better Days (And the Bottom Drops Out)"
    Sep 1 2026
    Michael tells the story of the Milwaukee alternative rock/hip-hop band’s groovy 1999 underdog anthem.

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    1 ora e 10 min
  • The Champs “Tequila!"
    Aug 12 2026
    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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    1 ora e 2 min
  • Butthole Surfers “Pepper"
    Jul 7 2026
    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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    1 ora e 42 min
  • Michael Sembello “Maniac"
    Jun 5 2026
    Theo tells the story of the Philadelphia singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer’s 1983 movie soundtrack smash.

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    1 ora e 20 min
  • Afroman “Because I Got High” LIVE!
    May 19 2026

    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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    1 ora e 39 min
  • Portugal. The Man “Feel It Still” (w/ Spencer Dukoff)
    Mar 5 2026
    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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    1 ora e 48 min