Best Trevor Roth Podcasts (2025)

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“The Christmas Shoes” by NewSong 56:28

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In this week’s episode, we dig into NewSong’s “The Christmas Shoes,” a holiday hit that somehow became a cultural phenomenon despite being, frankly, awful. The song relies on emotional manipulation instead of real storytelling, and we still cannot understand how it convinced so many people that it was profound. We take apart the lyrics, talk throug…

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Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? Reaction Episode 51:42

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In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss the new HBO Original Documentary from their Bill Simmons-produced Music Box series. Using the categories from Bill’s very popular The Rewatchables podcast, the guys discuss their favorite parts of this look into the meteoric rise of Counting Crows in the early 90s. Join our Patreon Buy a Shirt Follow us on In…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: A discussion on The Waitresses “Christmas Wrapping” 51:16

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 288 on 12/15/25)... In the 1981 holiday season, The Waitresses delivered a refreshingly offbeat gift with their single “Christmas Wrapping.” Written by Chris Butler, who openly admitted his dislike for the holidays, the song was pieced together from leftover riffs and lyrics he scribbled …

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Episode 159: SCROOGED (MONSTEMBERFEST) 1:20:45

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A classic Christmas time-travelling ghost story, told in five staves, becomes an 80s-drenched "modern" film told in three acts: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol from 1843 becomes Dick Donner's SCROOGED from 1988. Join Matt and Trevor in the Nighthawks diner, order up a cup of hot mulled wine, and chat with us about the classic tale of the redempt…

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“Jim Dandy” by Black Oak Arkansas (f/Josh Ireson) 49:30

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Doesn’t escaping into the hills to do nothing but write music with your friends sound like the ultimate dream? By the mid-60s, this was a reality for Black Oak Arkansas, a Southern rock band that refined their sound and mastered their instruments while living off the land. Led by charismatic frontman Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, they built a reputation for…

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74 - The 19-Foot Long Cadillac with Jeffrey Paternostro and Jarrett Seidler 2:41:17

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For episode 74 of Staffcast, Tom and Richard are joined by Baseball Prospectus' Jeffrey Paternostro and Jarrett Seidler to talk about Jeff Epstein, the longest production cars, Italian convertibles, nostalgia bait, Brigham Yum, ranking presidential deaths, White House poop water, fan mail, Baseball Card Guys, getting drafted, and the most talked-ab…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Mike Edwards discusses Jesus Jones “Right Here, Right Now” 1:13:20

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 224 on 9/16/24)... This week, Mike Edwards sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the 1991 hit single from Jesus Jones, “Right Here, Right Now." The conversation explores the creation and impact of the song, including the inspiration behind it and the cultural context of the time…

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“Lean on Me” by Club Nouveau 55:20

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In 1972, Bill Withers wrote, produced, and performed the #1 hit “Lean on Me,” a timeless single about being there for someone you care about. Fifteen years later, Club Nouveau flawlessly brought the song into the 80s, achieving a modern sound without losing its signature heart and soul. Despite topping the charts and even winning a Grammy for their…

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Episode 158: Eli Roth's THANKSGIVING (MONSTEMBERFEST) 1:02:20

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Matt and Trevor are deep in the Holiday leftovers as they serve themselves a diner slice of pumpkin pie along with an appropriately themed holiday horror film in the Nighthawks’ MONSTEMBERFEST! The holidays are a time for family, togetherness, mercy, charity, blood and guts as we remind our listeners that spooky movies aren’t exclusive to Halloween…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Justin Currie discusses Del Amitri's "Roll To Me" 1:04:01

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 137 on 1/9/23)... Glasgow's Del Amitri has had a long and storied career, releasing five albums that reached the Top 10 in the UK and selling over 6 millions albums worldwide. In the United States, it was the 1995 hit single "Roll To Me" that showcased the band to the whole country via po…

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“All For You” by Sister Hazel (f/ Caleb George) 1:03:13

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If you were living in Gainesville, Florida, in the late 90s, Sister Hazel’s “All For You” was probably a hit song to YOU way before it was a hit for the rest of the country. The band had already sold tens of thousands of copies of their album …Somewhere More Familiar when they signed to Universal and re-released it. The album would go platinum, tha…

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73 - Meeting of the Minds with Laura Albanese, Abbey Mastracco, Tim Britton, Mike Puma, and Anthony DiComo 46:19

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For episode 73 of Staffcast, Richard gathered Newsday's Laura Albanese, the Daily News' Abbey Mastracco, the Athletic's Tim Britton, the New York Post's Mike Puma, and MLB dot com's Anthony DiComo to answer all the questions and address all the rumors you could ever want. Follow your incredibly cool hosts and guests: Laura Albanese Abbey Mastracco …

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Vaden Todd Lewis discusses Toadies "Possum Kingdom" 1:00:36

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 139 on 1/23/23)... In this episode, Toadies vocalist and guitarist Vaden Todd Lewis discusses the writing, recording, and release of the band's 1994 hit single "Possum Kingdom". The song's eerie lyrical content matched with its unique composition made it stand out in an era of inventive r…

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“What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock?) [with Shaquille O’Neal]” by FU-Schnickens (f/ Matt DiStefano) 1:11:04

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In the summer of 1993, an up-and-coming Brooklyn hip-hop trio collaborated with an NBA rookie sensation to create a Bugs Bunny-inspired track that cracked the Top 40. In a world of athletes releasing embarrassing novelty singles, “What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock?)” had people far and wide asking if Shaq was as diesel on the mic as he was on the court. …

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Kevin Martin discusses Candlebox's "Far Behind" 1:06:17

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 68 on 9/13/2021)... Candlebox's 1993 smash hit single "Far Behind" is still in regular rotation on rock radio today. On this episode, lead singer Kevin Martin discusses the writing, recording, release, and legacy of this timeless single. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the…

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“Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling (f/ Erin Mallory Long) 1:00:48

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This week, we’re exploring the career and music of The Calling, a band that somehow managed to define the early 2000s with their massive hit “Wherever You Will Go.” Whether it was the song’s appearance in Coyote Ugly or simply the right sound at the right time, The Calling burst onto the scene with one of the biggest songs in the history of Billboa…

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72 - Gimmie Dat with Will Klein 1:21:03

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For episode 72 of Staffcast, Sean, Tom, and Richard are joined by World Series hero Will Klein to talk about literally becoming a World Series hero, ending up on the active roster, the stress of a postseason run, Game 7s, getting his debut patch back, I Think You Should Leave, Concrete Halloween, players who like Tim Robinson, A Nude Egg, World Ser…

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EP#463 - Jill Schoelen, Barbara Crampton, Krsy Fox, Diane Franklin, and Judie Aronson (Christmas is Forever) 41:34

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This week, The Boo Crew celebrates the holidays with a very special guest, horror royalty and genre icon Jill Schoelen, whose unforgettable performances in films like The Stepfather, Popcorn, and The Phantom of the Opera have made her a true legend! Jill returns with a brand-new holiday EP, Christmas Is Forever, a magical collection of classic tune…

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“I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock of Seagulls 57:40

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What happens when a hairdresser decides to buy a used synthesizer and start a band with his friend and his brother, despite having little musical experience? You get A Flock of Seagulls, a group whose sound (and haircuts) perfectly capture the spirit of the early 80s. The unforgettable music video for “I Ran (So Far Away)” became an MTV staple in t…

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71 - Don Rickles and Mesothelioma with Jon Becker 1:09:47

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For episode 71 of Staffcast, Tom and Richard are joined by FanGraphs' Jon Becker to talk about Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz going to the pokey, Andy Pages accidentally ruining bets, morally corrupt teammates, Regis as Shrek again, dog hats, prison commissaries, the unusual deaths Wikipedia pages, awful voices, late-stage knuckleballers, and more! …

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“Fooled Around and Fell in Love” by Elvin Bishop (f/ Erik J. Brown) 59:04

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Long before his 1976 hit, Elvin Bishop was already one of the world’s most respected blues guitarists. Everyone from the Grateful Dead to Bo Diddley was eager to collaborate with him, and his work with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band eventually earned him a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Despite his confidence and experience as a world-cl…

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“Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon 1:00:57

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It’s Halloween, so we thought it would be crazy not to dive into the legendary artist who brought us the lyric “little old lady got mutilated late last night.” That’s right…this week, we’re diving into the life and career of Warren Zevon and his most famous single, 1978’s “Werewolves of London.” A dark sense of humor paired with a songwriting voice…

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70 - Fox's Most Outrageous New Comedy with Michael Baumann 1:16:25

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For episode 70 of Staffcast, Tom and Richard are joined by FanGraphs' Michael Baumann to talk about the Pine Barrens, the Jersey Devil, assorted cryptids, New Jersey's most evil politicians, Love is Blind, mid-game entertainment, slop television, bad sitcoms, Joe Buck reading Fox promos, a fatherly district attorney, how many episodes of Roar, Ryan…

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EP#462 - Eli Roth, Jay Drakulic, Drumm, and Alex Lee Williams (Dream Eater) 1:22:26

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This week, your Boo Crew takes you into the shadows of DREAM EATER, one of the most buzzed-about and terrifying new indie horror films of the year, and the second release from Eli Roth’s Horror Section Studios! Joining us are writer/director Jay Drakulic and writer/director/stars Mallory Drumm and Alex Lee Williams, the visionary team behind this c…

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“Flood” by Jars of Clay (f/ Katie Hampton) 1:07:11

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This week, we’re joined by Matt Kelly’s Christian Cringe co-host Katie Hampton to become one with the mud. Yes, we’re exploring the career and music of Jars of Clay, the rare mainstream crossover from the Christian music scene who made their mark in 1996 with the alternative rock radio hit “Flood.” Despite a bit of blowback from their religious fan…

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69 - Everything's Either Woke or Strategy with Kevin Brown 1:06:38

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For episode 69 of Staffcast, Sean and Richard are joined by the voice of the Baltimore Orioles Kevin Brown to talk about job titles, accent eradication, Long Island, booking postseason flights, getting everyone mad at you, Blink 182, calling football and hockey, signature home run calls, sharing ideas, Jim Palmer's aversion to chicken wings, Oasis,…

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“You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” by Dead Or Alive 58:07

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This week, our Patreon voted for us to explore the music and career of Dead or Alive, the British pop band responsible for the endlessly catchy and danceable 1985 single, “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record).” Led by the eccentric and androgynous Pete Burns, Dead or Alive were a perfect mix of the end of disco and the start of new wave. Their rise up…

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68 - How Did I Do That with Adam Ottavino 55:50

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For episode 68 of Staffcast, Sean, Tom, Richard, and guest host Lindsey Adler celebrate the pod's second anniversary with former major leaguer Adam Ottavino and talk about defeating large animals, spending a week with the Yankees, bullpen anxiety, being the veteran, Sean's hitting career, Adam's show Baseball & Coffee, never burning out, being in a…

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“A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton (f/ Eric Taft) 1:17:18

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Whether you were rockin’ out to it in 2002 or watching Terry Crews sing every word to it a few years later, Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” is a song that can stir up a lot of feelings and emotions for those who lived it. Even though the song’s earnest delivery and theater-kid presentation SHOULD make it an artifact from the turn of the centur…

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67 - Give Shorty Your Number with David Roth 1:31:20

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For episode 67 of Staffcast, Richard and guest host Jarrett Seidler are joined by Defector's David Roth to talk about his real birth year, the death of the 2025 Mets, awful managers, voting out Guys, getting yelled at by commenters, being deranged to fend off boredom, the lunatics of the prospect card market, being able to influence the market, eve…

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EP#461 - Bishop Briggs 37:44

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The Boo Crew welcomes back the incredible Bishop Briggs to celebrate the release of her Halloween EP, When It’s Halloween out NOW! We talk: Her lifelong connection to spooky season The creation and evolution of the EP Fusing personal emotion with Halloween fantasy Her favorite horror films Family Halloween traditions and how she’s passing them on T…

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66 - Basebalkanization with Emily Lipstein and Dave Colon 1:28:41

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For episode 66 of Staffcast, Tom and Richard are joined by Streetsblog NYC's Emily Lipstein and Dave Colon to talk about the Dave Colon Memorial Run Over By A Car Mets Game, running over Roger Clemens, upsetting Don Mattingly, sexualized mascots, taking the train with Sean Manaea, the Cyclone phone thief, Andrew Cuomo's driving, breaking the law ex…

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The 2005 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft 1:13:10

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The DREAM TEAM of Chris Fafalios, Matt Kelly, Matthew Milligan, and Tony Hartman are BACK to draft the very best albums from the year 2005. From the launch of YouTube to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, these albums were the soundtrack to a year filled with highs, lows, and in-betweens. Who will draft the very best collection of records with t…

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Episode 157: The Godfather (1972) 1:43:54

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Sit down to cannoli and espresso at The Nighthawks Diner, as the co-hosts parse one of the greatest films of the 70s. Written by the man who wrote Superman The Movie, directed by the man who directed Bram Stoker’s Dracula, starring the man who would star in The Island of Doctor Moreau, and co-starring at least one guy from The Irishman; this is the…

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65 - Meditation on America with Carson Lund 1:34:26

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For episode 65 of Staffcast, Tom and Richard are joined by writer and director Carson Lund to talk about his movie Eephus, Obama's rankings, real life character inspiration, handing out fake names, procuring used pants, losing open spaces, Nashua, roadside attractions, Big John, future movie ideas, Wayne Diamond, and more! Follow your incredibly co…

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“The Rain” by Oran “Juice” Jones (f/ Zak Shaffer) 48:29

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This week, we're diving into one of the most bizarre R&B hits of the 80s. With its slick production and dramatic monologue, “The Rain” by Oran “Juice” Jones became a Top 10 smash in 1986 before fading into obscurity. Not EVERYONE forgot the track, however, as Donald Glover and the cast of Saturday Night Live resurrected it in 2018 with a spot-on an…

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EP#460 - ETHAN EMBRY (LIVE FROM CREEP I.E. CON: AFTERMATH) 1:09:34

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Live from the show floor at Creep I.E. Con: Aftermath, The Boo Crew brings you a phenomenal conversation with actor Ethan Embry– a performer whose work has defined decades of cult classics and unforgettable genre moments. We go deep on: His genre-shattering role in The Devil’s Candy to how he crafts characters from the inside out – from Cheap Thril…

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64 - Hotel California Podcast with Christopher Crawford 1:31:32

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For episode 64 of Staffcast Tom and Richard are joined by Christopher Crawford to talk about DENNIS, Buck Showalter's Idi Amin reference, obscure movies on Wikipedia, baseball nicknames, being sustained by the Mariners, announcers talking about gigantic asses, striking out Cal Raleigh, the beauty of college baseball, St. John's best players, Marlon…

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“Harlem Shake” by Baauer (f/ Chris Dalla Riva) 54:32

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In early 2013, the Billboard Charts underwent a major change by incorporating YouTube streams into their formula. Almost immediately, the internet responded with chaos. The bizarre, bass-heavy electronica track “Harlem Shake” by producer Baauer skyrocketed to #1, fueled by a wave of absurd, meme-fueled dance videos that dominated social media. It b…

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Episode 156: War of the Worlds (2025) 1:28:41

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In 2018 the Nighthawks took a deep granular dive into the 1938 radio adaptation of War of the Worlds, that famously made Orson Welles a household name and (allegedly) scared some undetermined number of people into thinking that the United States was being invaded by an outside force. In 2020, a movie was made based on the same Public Domain story t…

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EP#459 - Jenna Davis, Violet McGraw and Madeleine McGraw: Live at Creep I.E. Con: Aftermath 1:08:42

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This week, The Boo Crew hits the stage live at Creep I.E. Con: Aftermath for a panel packed with thrills, laughs, and horror love! We’re joined by three young icons of the genre: Jenna Davis, the unforgettable voice of M3GAN Violet McGraw (The Haunting Of Hill House, M3GAN, The Curse of The Necklace) and Madeleine McGraw (The Black Phone, The Curse…

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Punchline “Somewhere To Land” Instant Reaction 51:03

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Punchline’s new album Somewhere To Land was just released a few hours ago, and One Hit Thunder is here with some thoughts! Matt shares his feelings about every track, and Chris shares some insight into the writing, recording, and release of the next chapter in the Punchline story. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner…

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“Take My Breath Away” by Berlin 44:39

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This week, we’re discussing the music and career of Berlin, a band whose biggest hit was, strangely, not really a Berlin song at all. “Take My Breath Away” soared into the stratosphere on the tailwinds of Top Gun in 1986, but it wasn’t a great representation of the sexy, upbeat new wave synth-pop that Berlin was known for. Join us as we journey dee…

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63 - We Love to Move Our Wood with Riley Breckenridge 52:53

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For episode 63 of Staffcast, Tom and Richard are joined by Thrice and Productive Outs' Riley Breckenridge to talk about giving up one dream, chasing another, the best real baseball names, the best fake baseball names, Mark Trumbo, Mo Vaughn's tour bus, being on the Tony Hawk soundtrack, losing imperfection, the explode your elbow sign, bullying Pit…

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The 2025 MTV VMAs: Thoughts and Reactions 47:47

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Chris and Matt discuss their thoughts on the 2025 VMAs, which strangely aired on CBS instead of MTV (which couldn’t be bothered to interrupt their nonstop stream of the show Ridiculousness to air their signature awards show!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape