One-Hit Wonders of the World
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsJoin music obsessives Maxton Stenstrom (Infinitefreefall, Hugh Knows) and Trevor Ikrath (Hallelujah Monkeyz, Wordle With Friends) as they venture through musical history and explore collective consciousness to unearth legacies of the most under-appreciated culture cultivators – the one hit wonders of the world! Find us on the web at ohwow.link and email us at [email protected]!
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Episodes
Ep. 19: "Breathless" by The Corrs (#34, 2001)
January 29, 2022 19:31 - 1 hour - 215 MBKick back with a refreshing Coors Lite® and enjoy the newest OHWOW, all about Irish sisterly sensation The Corrs! We're talking Twitter beef, we're talking conspiracy theories, we're talking cultural innocence, it's all in here. Come on!
Ep. 19: "Breathless" by The Corrs (#34, 2001)
January 29, 2022 19:31 - 1 hour - 215 MBKick back with a refreshing Coors Lite® and enjoy the newest OHWOW, all about Irish sisterly sensation The Corrs! We're talking Twitter beef, we're talking conspiracy theories, we're talking cultural innocence, it's all in here. Come on!
Ep. 18: "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango (#35, 1973)
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBGrab your coffee and saxophones, because we're headed to Cameroon to explore the life, career, and impact of the original makossa man, Manu Dibango! We talk soccer, oppressive governments, Michael Jackson, and "mama-say mama-sa"-related income, all live from the airport.
Ep. 18: "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango (#35, 1973)
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBGrab your coffee and saxophones, because we're headed to Cameroon to explore the life, career, and impact of the original makossa man, Manu Dibango! We talk soccer, oppressive governments, Michael Jackson, and "mama-say mama-sa"-related income, all live from the airport.
Ep. 17: “MacArthur Park” by Richard Harris (#2, 1968) feat. Peter Ikrath
February 14, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBOn our first Family Night episode, Trevor's actual father joins us to discuss once very famous person Richard Harris, his musical co-conspirator Jimmy Webb, the dueling forces of passion and apathy, and the effect of precipitation on cakes. Oh no! You can watch a special video version of this episode by going to [ohwow.link/video](http://ohwow.link/video)!
Ep. 17: “MacArthur Park” by Richard Harris (#2, 1968) feat. Peter Ikrath
February 14, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBOn our first Family Night episode, Trevor's actual father joins us to discuss once very famous person Richard Harris, his musical co-conspirator Jimmy Webb, the dueling forces of passion and apathy, and the effect of precipitation on cakes. Oh no! You can watch a special video version of this episode by going to [ohwow.link/video](http://ohwow.link/video)!
Ep. 16: "Stars Are Blind" by Paris Hilton (#18, 2006) feat. Mary Schneider
December 30, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 171 MBThe gods are crazy, the stars are blind, and OHWOW is back to mine into the lore of Paris Hilton's 2006 summer smash, with a little help from friend and listener Mary Schneider. Do you mind spending some time just hanging here with us?
Ep. 16: "Stars Are Blind" by Paris Hilton (#18, 2006) feat. Mary Schneider
December 30, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 171 MBThe gods are crazy, the stars are blind, and OHWOW is back to mine into the lore of Paris Hilton's 2006 summer smash, with a little help from friend and listener Mary Schneider. Do you mind spending some time just hanging here with us?
Ep. 15: "In the Year 2525" by Zager & Evans (#1, 1968) feat. Duff Dixon
November 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn the second crossover episode of OHWOW, Duff Dixon from _Play It by Year_ joins us from Desolation Row/Margaritaville to discuss Nebraskan antiheroes Zager and Evans, and their baffling #1 hit, "In the Year 2525". If listeners can survive, they may find... our longest episode yet.
Ep. 15: "In the Year 2525" by Zager & Evans (#1, 1968) feat. Duff Dixon
November 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn the second crossover episode of OHWOW, Duff Dixon from _Play It by Year_ joins us from Desolation Row/Margaritaville to discuss Nebraskan antiheroes Zager and Evans, and their baffling #1 hit, "In the Year 2525". If listeners can survive, they may find... our longest episode yet.
Ep. 14: "Flagpole Sitta" by Harvey Danger (#38, 1997)
November 01, 2020 15:44 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBPut down that zine and sew your legs back on, cause we’re not sick but we’re not well! Harvey Danger is in the crosshairs on the first OHWOW recorded since The Big C, and the last before the (gulp) election. Who knew October surprises could drop on November 1st? Turn off time and kill your mind with us!
Ep. 14: "Flagpole Sitta" by Harvey Danger (#38, 1997)
November 01, 2020 15:44 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBPut down that zine and sew your legs back on, cause we’re not sick but we’re not well! Harvey Danger is in the crosshairs on the first OHWOW recorded since The Big C, and the last before the (gulp) election. Who knew October surprises could drop on November 1st? Turn off time and kill your mind with us!
Ep. 13: "Whip It" by Devo (#14, 1980) feat. suprchnk
August 03, 2020 15:46 - 1 hour - 124 MB[whip cracking noise]
Ep. 13: "Whip It" by Devo (#14, 1980) feat. suprchnk
August 03, 2020 15:46 - 1 hour - 124 MB[whip cracking noise]
Ep. 12: "Beverly Hills" by Weezer (#2, 2005)
March 23, 2020 13:04 - 1 hour - 131 MBCome watch the stars play on a new episode of OHWOW, featuring the story of eternal teen Rivers Cuomo and his unkillable band, Weezer. Also, Rick Rubin shows up, and we play the first incarnation of our new game show, _What's Weird Al Gonna Do Next?_
Ep. 12: "Beverly Hills" by Weezer (#2, 2005)
March 23, 2020 13:04 - 1 hour - 131 MBCome watch the stars play on a new episode of OHWOW, featuring the story of eternal teen Rivers Cuomo and his unkillable band, Weezer. Also, Rick Rubin shows up, and we play the first incarnation of our new game show, _What's Weird Al Gonna Do Next?_
Ep. 11: "How Bizarre" by OMC (#4, 1997)
December 10, 2019 05:04 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBHow bizarre to see a new episode of OHWOW, about the New Zealand trailblazer OMC, no less! In this episode, we get back to our roots with the story of Pauly Fuemana and Alan Jansson's 1997 smash. Plus, we take LSD, get abducted by robots, and surmise our demises. If you're interested in the rest, please contact our lawyers about the rights.
Ep. 11: "How Bizarre" by OMC (#4, 1997)
December 10, 2019 05:04 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBHow bizarre to see a new episode of OHWOW, about the New Zealand trailblazer OMC, no less! In this episode, we get back to our roots with the story of Pauly Fuemana and Alan Jansson's 1997 smash. Plus, we take LSD, get abducted by robots, and surmise our demises. If you're interested in the rest, please contact our lawyers about the rights.
Ep. 10: "Take on Me" / "The Sun Always Shines on TV" by a-ha (#1, 1985) / (#20, 1986) feat. Bears and You
February 14, 2019 18:31 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBA-HA! For our first two-hit wonder, Maxton ropes in one of his old bandmates, Nick Bottomley (aka Bears and You) from Christmas, Somewhere to nerd out over the perennial 80s juggernaut, a-ha's "Take on Me", and pay tribute to its forgotten sibling, "The Sun Always Shines on TV". Prepare to be taken.
Ep. 10: "Take on Me" / "The Sun Always Shines on TV" by a-ha (#1, 1985) / (#20, 1986) feat. Bears and You
February 14, 2019 18:31 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBA-HA! For our first two-hit wonder, Maxton ropes in one of his old bandmates, Nick Bottomley (aka Bears and You) from Christmas, Somewhere to nerd out over the perennial 80s juggernaut, a-ha's "Take on Me", and pay tribute to its forgotten sibling, "The Sun Always Shines on TV". Prepare to be taken.
Ep. 9: "Feel Good Inc." by Gorillaz (#14, 2005) feat. Hallelujah Monkeyz
November 24, 2018 13:54 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBIt's all good news on the first ever crossover episode of One-Hit Wonders of the World. Dillon Flynn from Hallelujah Monkeyz stops into Maxton's hometown of Charleston, South Carolina with Trevor in tow to get us all drunk and take you deep into the cult of Gorillaz. Elevator going up.
Ep. 9: "Feel Good Inc." by Gorillaz (#14, 2005) feat. Hallelujah Monkeyz
November 24, 2018 13:54 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBIt's all good news on the first ever crossover episode of One-Hit Wonders of the World. Dillon Flynn from Hallelujah Monkeyz stops into Maxton's hometown of Charleston, South Carolina with Trevor in tow to get us all drunk and take you deep into the cult of Gorillaz. Elevator going up.
Ep. 8: "Genius of Love" by Tom Tom Club (#31, 1982)
September 25, 2018 12:07 - 44 minutes - 55.7 MBWe're back and more emotionally intelligent than ever. On our eighth episode, we dive deep into the legacy of Talking Heads spin-off group Tom Tom Club, sponsored by IQ points and intra-band animosity.
Ep. 8: "Genius of Love" by Tom Tom Club (#31, 1982)
September 25, 2018 12:07 - 44 minutes - 55.7 MBWe're back and more emotionally intelligent than ever. On our eighth episode, we dive deep into the legacy of Talking Heads spin-off group Tom Tom Club, sponsored by IQ points and intra-band animosity.
Ep. 7: "I Wish" by Skee-Lo (#13, 1995)
June 24, 2018 04:17 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWish granted. On our seventh episode, we present the tale of San Pedro Skee-Lo, brought to you by Maxton fucking up the names of Los Angeles-adjacent cities and Trevor Ikrath's Hip Hop Cinematic Universe.
Ep. 7: "I Wish" by Skee-Lo (#13, 1995)
June 24, 2018 04:17 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWish granted. On our seventh episode, we present the tale of San Pedro Skee-Lo, brought to you by Maxton fucking up the names of Los Angeles-adjacent cities and Trevor Ikrath's Hip Hop Cinematic Universe.
Ep. 6: "Rapper’s Delight" by Sugarhill Gang (#36, 1980) feat. Nory
May 01, 2018 07:13 - 1 hour - 118 MBWelcome to our feature-length sixth episode, where we're taking the deepest possible dive into one of the oldest pillars of rap music, Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight", with rapper Nory. You will never be the same.
Ep. 6: "Rapper’s Delight" by Sugarhill Gang (#36, 1980) feat. Nory
May 01, 2018 07:13 - 1 hour - 118 MBWelcome to our feature-length sixth episode, where we're taking the deepest possible dive into one of the oldest pillars of rap music, Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight", with rapper Nory. You will never be the same.
Ep. 5: "Who Let the Dogs Out" by Baha Men (#40, 2000) feat. suprchnk
March 01, 2018 03:48 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBOn our fifth episode, we hang out with listeners, debunk popular myths, and answer every question you didn't know you had about "Who Let the Dogs Out" (except maybe the most obvious one). Featuring special guest Malcolm Wyley, aka producer suprchnk!
Ep. 5: "Who Let the Dogs Out" by Baha Men (#40, 2000) feat. suprchnk
March 01, 2018 03:48 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBOn our fifth episode, we hang out with listeners, debunk popular myths, and answer every question you didn't know you had about "Who Let the Dogs Out" (except maybe the most obvious one). Featuring special guest Malcolm Wyley, aka producer suprchnk!
Ep. 4: "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals (#36, 1999) feat. James Webster
January 29, 2018 09:59 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBOn our fourth episode, James Webster, Trevor's good friend and doppelgänger, drops by to offer his hot takes on New Radicals' turn-of-the-millennium anthem "You Get What You Give", and to learn about the saga of secret hit songwriter Gregg Alexander.
Ep. 4: "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals (#36, 1999) feat. James Webster
January 29, 2018 09:59 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBOn our fourth episode, James Webster, Trevor's good friend and doppelgänger, drops by to offer his hot takes on New Radicals' turn-of-the-millennium anthem "You Get What You Give", and to learn about the saga of secret hit songwriter Gregg Alexander.
Ep. 3: "Ring My Bell" by Anita Ward (#1, 1979)
January 15, 2018 08:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBIt's our third episode, and we're talking about the lost legacy of Tennessee singer Anita Ward, via her 1979 chart-topper, "Ring My Bell". We also discuss record label fuckery, fix our childhoods, and give out some neat awards.
Ep. 3: "Ring My Bell" by Anita Ward (#1, 1979)
January 15, 2018 08:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBIt's our third episode, and we're talking about the lost legacy of Tennessee singer Anita Ward, via her 1979 chart-topper, "Ring My Bell". We also discuss record label fuckery, fix our childhoods, and give out some neat awards.
Ep. 2: "No Rain" by Blind Melon (#20, 1993) feat. Nory
January 08, 2018 16:03 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBOn our second episode, rapper Nory joins us to discuss Blind Melon's "No Rain", and the precipitous legacy of their lead singer Shannon Hoon. Bring a poncho.
Ep. 2: "No Rain" by Blind Melon (#20, 1993) feat. Nory
January 08, 2018 16:03 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBOn our second episode, rapper Nory joins us to discuss Blind Melon's "No Rain", and the precipitous legacy of their lead singer Shannon Hoon. Bring a poncho.
Ep. 1: "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum (#3, 1970)
January 01, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBOn our inaugural episode, Trevor and Maxton introduce you to the show and tackle the tumultuous tale of Norman Greenbaum's 1970 smash "Spirit in the Sky", arguably the quintessential one-hit wonder. Listen to the podcast that's the best (us).
Ep. 1: "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum (#3, 1970)
January 01, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBOn our inaugural episode, Trevor and Maxton introduce you to the show and tackle the tumultuous tale of Norman Greenbaum's 1970 smash "Spirit in the Sky", arguably the quintessential one-hit wonder. Listen to the podcast that's the best (us).