Michael Smith & Theo Beidler

You Wanted a Hit!

Music EN ↓ 110 episodes

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Michael Smith & Theo Beidler

Episodes

Rose Royce "Car Wash" 19.08.2021 42:43

Michael tells the story of the Los Angeles soul band's 1976 workplace disco smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sisqo "Thong Song" (w/ OneManJamz) 22.07.2021 56:30

Theo tells the story of the silver-haired Baltimore R&B singer's risqué Y2K sensation. OneManJamz joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toni Basil "Mickey" 01.07.2021 50:53

Michael tells the story of the multi-talented musical and visual artist's 1981 new wave phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloodhound Gang "The Bad Touch" 08.06.2021 1:01:10

Theo tells the story of the polarizing Pennsylvania cult rock band's 1999 suggestive alternative dance hit. [WARNING: Contains explicit content; listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Ray Cyrus "Achy Breaky Heart" (w/ Amy Reitnouer Jacobs of The Bluegrass Situation) 12.05.2021 1:02:12

Michael tells the story of the mulleted Kentucky country singer's 1992 crossover smash. Amy Reitnouer Jacobs of The Bluegrass Situation joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enigma "Return to Innocence" 22.04.2021 44:24

Theo tells the story of the Romanian-German musical project's 1994 new-age crossover phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nena "99 Luftballons" 05.04.2021 46:37

Michael tells the story of the Neue Deutsche Welle band's 1983 German synth anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chumbawamba "Tubthumping" 22.03.2021 39:22

Theo tells the story of the anarchist punk band's 1997 global hit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right Said Fred "I'm Too Sexy" 09.03.2021 41:05

Michael tells the story of the fraternal English band's ubiquitous 1992 pop smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Wanted a Hit! Trailer 01.02.2021 0:32

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