Bizarre Albums
265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 439 ratingsTony Thaxton explores the weirder side of music, celebrating and telling the story behind those strange albums that make you wonder how and why they exist. Doing deep dives on albums released by pro athletes, actors, fictional characters, and more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bizarrealbums/support
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Episodes
REISSUE: The Archies
April 23, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2019.
REISSUE: Having Fun With Elvis On Stage
April 15, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020.
REISSUE: John Travolta
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2020.
REISSUE: Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band - Hulk Rules
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode that originally aired in 2021.
REISSUE - Pat Boone - In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy
March 27, 2024 16:36 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode, originally posted in 2021.
REISSUE - Paris Hilton - Paris
February 27, 2024 15:28 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2020.
REISSUE: Meco - Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk
February 20, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThis is a rebroadcast of one of Tony's favorite Bizarre Albums episodes from 2019. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums
Carl Lewis & Electric Storm - Idaten
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBA record breaking American Olympic athlete makes history, but much of America isn't fond of the way he acts...so he takes his "talents" to Japan. This is the story of Carl Lewis & Electric Storm's Idaten, from 1985. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
All Sports Band
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBInspired by the Village People, a group is assembled of musicians who dress as athletes. This is the story of All Sports Band’s self titled album, from 1981. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Instagram: @tonythaxton
SINGLES: Hervé Villechaize – Why
January 30, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBDue to unforeseen circumstances, a new episode could not be recorded this week. Please enjoy this episode of Bizarre Singles originally posted on Patreon.com/bizarrealbums in 2021.
Scott Baio - The Boys Are Out Tonight
January 23, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThe Happy Days star records a follow up to his slightly successful first album. This is the story of Scott Baio’s The Boys Are Out Tonight, from 1983. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
REISSUE: The Best of Marcel Marceao
January 16, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2021. New episodes return next week!
REISSUE: Little Joe Sure Can Sing!
January 09, 2024 18:24 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2022. The show will be back with new episodes on January 23!
REISSUE: William Shatner - The Transformed Man
January 02, 2024 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThis a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020.
REISSUE: Yoko Ono / John Lennon, Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins
December 26, 2023 01:55 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums
Terry Bradshaw Sings Christmas Songs For The Whole Family
December 19, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBNFL Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw records a Christmas album…but is it a bootleg or not? This is the story of Terry Bradshaw Sings Christmas Songs For The Whole Family, from 1996. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
The Regis Philbin Christmas Album
December 12, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe man with the Guiness World Record for Most Hours on Camera, Regis Philbin, releases a Christmas Album. This is the story of The Regis Philbin Christmas Album, from 2005. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton
The Grip of Leadership
December 05, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBA Coca-Cola industrial musical, for their 75th anniversary. This is the story of The Grip of Leadership, from 1961. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton
Dr Pepper. The Most Original Soft Drink Ever - Original Cast Album
November 28, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBSome legendary musicians take part in a new advertising campaign for Dr. Pepper. This is the story of Dr Pepper. The Most Original Soft Drink Ever - Original Cast Album, from 1974. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton
SINGLES: Dickie Goodman - Mr. Jaws
November 21, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBHappy Thanksgiving! The show is taking the week off for the holiday, so here's an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted in 2020 on patreon.com/bizarrealbums Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums
Pool-Pah - The Flasher / An Original Soundtrack Recording
November 14, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn the early 70’s, porn was (almost) going mainstream. An X-rated film initially called Forbidden Under Censorship of the King is retitled The Flasher and the soundtrack is written and recorded by a little known NY band called Pool-Pah, with some help from Rupert Holmes. This is the story of Pool-Pah’s The Flasher/An Original Soundtrack Recording, from 1973. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxt...
Scatman Crothers - Big Ben Sings
November 07, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBBest known for his roles in The Shining, Chico and The Man, and various cartoon voices, Scatman Crothers releases an album on Motown. This is the story of Scatman Crothers’ Big Ben Sings, from 1973. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Bobby (Boris) Pickett - The Original Monster Mash
October 31, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBBobby Pickett grew up watching horror movies and doing impressions of those characters. His Boris Karloff impression would lead to a perennial Halloween favorite. This is the story of Bobby (Boris) Pickett’s The Original Monster Mash, from 1962. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
SINGLES: Bobby "Boris" Pickett - Climate Mash
October 24, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBDue to scheduling conflicts, this is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on Patreon in 2020. Since it's Halloween-time, this is the story of Bobby "Boris" Pickett's reworking of the "Monster Mash" about climate change..."Climate Mash", from 2005. New episodes will return (again) next week! (I promise!) Happy Halloween! Support the show: Patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums
Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack “Howard The Duck”
October 17, 2023 15:12 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBGeorge Lucas helps make the first Marvel movie…and it features Lea Thompson, fresh off of Back to the Future, in a band. This is the story of Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack “Howard The Duck”, from 1986. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Music From The Motion Picture “Howard The Duck”
October 17, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBGeorge Lucas helps make the first Marvel movie…and it features Lea Thompson, fresh off of Back to the Future, in a band. This is the story of Music From The Motion Picture “Howard The Duck”, from 1986. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
REISSUE: Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark
October 10, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThis is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2019. New episodes return next week!
REISSUE: Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark
October 10, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThis is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2019. New episodes return next week!
REISSUE: Vanilla Ice - Hard To Swallow
October 03, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThis is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2021. New episodes will return on 10.17.23 Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums
REISSUE: Eddie Murphy - How Could It Be
September 26, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThis is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums
L. Ron Hubbard - Space Jazz
September 19, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThe founder of Scientology creates the world’s first soundtrack to a book for Battlefield Earth. This is the story of L. Ron Hubbard’s Space Jazz, from 1982. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Presenting The Sugar Bears
September 12, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBAn impressive collection of songwriters contribute to an album for a cereal mascot. This is the story of Presenting The Sugar Bears, from 1971. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
SINGLES: Burt Ward - Boy Wonder, I Love You
September 05, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThis is an unlocked episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted in 2021 on patreon.com/bizarrealbums
Terry Funk - Great Texan
August 29, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThe late professional wrestling hall of famer and hardcore icon, Terry Funk records an album in Japan. This is the story of Terry Funk’s Great Texan, from 1984. Special appearance by Colt Cabana! Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Galactic Empire
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAfter their metal version of the theme from Star Wars went viral, a couple of producers decide to turn the idea into an actual band. This is the story of Galactic Empire, from 2017. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Steven Seagal - Songs from the Crystal Cave
August 15, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThe martial artist, actor, and avid guitar collector records an album. This is the story of Steven Seagal’s Songs from the Crystal Cave, from 2004. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Tribute To Pee Wee Herman
August 08, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week, it’s a different kind of episode. This is a tribute and celebration of the musical recordings of Pee Wee Herman. RIP Paul Reubens 1952-2023
Barbie - The Look
August 01, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Barbie doll was created in 1959. In 1990, she released a rock and roll album. This is the story of Barbie’s The Look, from 1990. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
REISSUE: Brie Larson - Finally Out Of P.E.
July 25, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2021. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
REISSUE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Coming Out Of Their Shells
July 18, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020. Tony is on tour and will return with a new episode in 2 weeks. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
McGruff's Smart Kids Album
July 11, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThis is perhaps the most requested album on the show ever. This is the story of McGruff's Smart Kids Album, from 1987. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
REISSUE: Lenny and Squiggy Present - Lenny and the Squigtones
July 04, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2019.
Snoopy and His Friends The Royal Guardsmen
June 27, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBA song written about Manfred von Richthofen, aka, The Red Baron from World War I…but it sits on the shelf for 3 years. Then Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip presents a new life for the song. This is the story of Snoopy and His Friends The Royal Guardsmen, from 1967. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
The One and Only More or Less Official Cubs Party Album and Rally Starter
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBA few years after a heartbreaking season, WGN in Chicago releases a mail order Chicago Cubs rally album. This is the story of The One and Only More or Less Official Cubs Party Album and Rally Starter, from 1987.
Village People - Renaissance
June 13, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWhen the 1980’s rolled around and the disco backlash had begun, the Village People tried to pivot their look and sound. This is the story of Village People’s Renaissance, from 1981. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Barry Williams - The Return of Johnny Bravo
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB26 years after the "Adios, Johnny Bravo" episode of the Brady Bunch, Barry Williams records his first solo album. This is the story of Barry Williams' The Return of Johnny Bravo, from 1999. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
SINGLES: Pee Wee Herman - Surfin' Bird
May 30, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBThis is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on Patreon.com/bizarrealbums Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Clarissa And The Straightjackets - This Is What "Na Na" Means
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBClarissa Explains It All was a hit teen show that proved girls AND boys could like a show with a female lead. Just before the series ended, an album was released. This is the story of Clarissa and the Straightjackets, This Is What “Na Na” Means, from 1994. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Corey Feldman - Love Left
May 16, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe 80’s child actor grew up in a musical household and when his acting career slowed down a bit, he released his own album. This is the story of Corey Feldman’s Love Left, from 1994. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
REISSUE: Chipmunk Punk
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBDue to illness, this is a re-broadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2019.