You Wanted a Hit! Podcast
1) Vince Guaraldi Trio “Christmastime Is Here” / “Linus & Lucy"
Theo tells the story of the jazz pianist and his band’s unlikely, ubiquitous Christmas classic and the TV special that it soundtracked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2) The Juliana Hatfield Three “My Sister” (w/ Tawny Newsome)
Michael tells the story of the Boston singer/songwriter’s deceptive Alternative Rock chart-topper. Actor/comedian/writer/musician Tawny Newsome joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...Show More
3) Re-Hit: Arlo Guthrie "Alice's Restaurant" (w/ Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie)
In light of legendary WMMR DJ Pierre Robert’s recent passing and the spirit of the season, we revisit Theo telling the story of wry American folk prince Arlo Guthrie's long-winded 1967 talking-blues e...Show More
Re-Hit: Arlo Guthrie "Alice's Restaurant" (w/ Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie)
1:04:19 | Nov 26th, 2025
4) Gordon Lightfoot “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
Theo tells the story of the Toronto troubadour’s 1976 historical folk-rock ballad about the Great Lakes disaster of the same name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5) Toadies "Possum Kingdom" Part 2
2 of 2 parts: Michael tells the story of the Fort Worth alternative band's creepy, cult-ish 1994 rock radio staple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6) Toadies "Possum Kingdom" Part 1
1 of 2 parts: Michael tells the story of Fort Worth alternative band Toadies' creepy, cult-ish 1994 rock radio staple.[WARNING: This episode contains historical depictions of gruesome and graphic viol...Show More
7) Chuck Mangione "Feels So Good"
Theo tells the story of the Rochester flugelhorn player's 1977 jazz-pop crossover sensation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8) Dave "Baby" Cortez "The Happy Organ"
Michael tells the story of the Detroit singer/songwriter/organist's 1958 instrumental chart-topper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9) Geggy Tah "Whoever You Are"
Theo tells the story of the California experimental rock duo's 1996 funky, feel-good driving song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10) Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" (w/ Steve Sladkowski of PUP)
Michael tells the story of the English band's 1978 breakout pub-rock hit. Steve Sladkowski, lead guitarist of PUP, joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.