One Hit Thunder Podcast
1) “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3
Feeling optimistic about the new year? We hope so, because we thought it was the perfect time to dive into Timbuk 3’s “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.” On the surface, it sounds hopeful, ...Show More
2) Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Danbert Nobacon discusses Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping”
From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 247 on 3/3/25)... This week, Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba sits in to break down the writing and recording of the band's massive 1997 ...Show More
Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Danbert Nobacon discusses Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping”
1:01:49 | Dec 28th, 2025
3) “The Christmas Shoes” by NewSong
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 in...Show More
4) Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? Reaction Episode
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 ...Show More
5) Chris DeMakes A Podcast: A discussion on The Waitresses “Christmas Wrapping”
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 Wrappi...Show More
Chris DeMakes A Podcast: A discussion on The Waitresses “Christmas Wrapping”
51:16 | Dec 21st, 2025
6) “Jim Dandy” by Black Oak Arkansas (f/Josh Ireson)
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 refi...Show More
7) Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Mike Edwards discusses Jesus Jones “Right Here, Right Now”
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...Show More
Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Mike Edwards discusses Jesus Jones “Right Here, Right Now”
1:13:20 | Dec 14th, 2025
8) “Lean on Me” by Club Nouveau
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 s...Show More
9) Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Justin Currie discusses Del Amitri's "Roll To Me"
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 s...Show More
Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Justin Currie discusses Del Amitri's "Roll To Me"
1:04:01 | Dec 7th, 2025
10) “All For You” by Sister Hazel (f/ Caleb George)
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 ...Show More