You Wanted a Hit!
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsA 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
Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
October 11, 2021 13:46 - 51 minutes - 118 MBMichael tells the story of the iconic Washington grunge band's unlikely global blockbuster hit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crash Test Dummies "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" (w/ Drew Morgan)
September 21, 2021 09:20 - 53 minutes - 122 MBMichael tells the story of the high-minded Canadian folk-rock band's morose 1993 hit. Drew Morgan joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cherry Poppin' Daddies "Zoot Suit Riot"
September 03, 2021 17:35 - 50 minutes - 115 MBTheo tells the story of the unfortunately-named Oregon band's 1997 swing revival smash "Zoot Suit Riot" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rose Royce "Car Wash"
August 19, 2021 09:20 - 42 minutes - 97.8 MBMichael 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)
July 22, 2021 20:55 - 56 minutes - 129 MBTheo 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"
July 01, 2021 09:08 - 50 minutes - 116 MBMichael 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"
June 08, 2021 09:20 - 1 hour - 112 MBTheo 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)
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBMichael 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"
April 22, 2021 05:02 - 44 minutes - 102 MBTheo 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"
April 05, 2021 04:54 - 46 minutes - 107 MBMichael 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"
March 22, 2021 05:07 - 39 minutes - 90.1 MBTheo 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"
March 09, 2021 04:59 - 41 minutes - 94.1 MBMichael tells the story of the fraternal English band's ubiquitous 1992 pop smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.