You Wanted a Hit! Podcast
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) Spin Doctors "Two Princes"
Theo tells the story of the jammy New York pop-rock band's inescapable 1991 smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4) Discussion: Top Albums of 2025 So far
Michael and Theo try something new and discuss their respective five favorite albums of the year thus far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5) Harvey Danger "Flagpole Sitta" Part 2 (w/ Matt Gudernatch)
2 of 2 parts: Michael tells the story of the journalistic Seattle alternative rock band's snarky yet snappy 1997 smash. Actor, writer, and comedian Matt Gudernatch joins the conversation. Hosted on Ac...Show More
6) Harvey Danger "Flagpole Sitta" Part 1 (w/ Matt Gudernatch)
1 of 2 parts: Michael tells the story of the journalistic Seattle alternative rock band's snarky yet snappy 1997 smash. Actor, writer, and comedian Matt Gudernatch joins the conversation. Hosted on A...Show More
7) Jill Sobule "I Kissed a Girl"
Theo tells the story of the Denver singer-songwriter's witty, groundbreaking 1995 gay anthem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8) Jimmy Dean "I.O.U."
Michael tells the story of the Texas singer/songwriter, actor, TV host, and meat purveyor's 1976 sentimental spoken-word ode to moms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9) Frank & Moon Zappa "Valley Girl" (w/ Eliza Thorn)
Theo tells the story of the LA-via-Baltimore musical iconoclast and his daughter's 1982 novelty hit that forever changed American vernacular. Nashville singer/songwriter Eliza Thorn joins the conversa...Show More
10) Nada Surf "Popular" (w/ Sofia Loporcaro)
Michael tells the story of the New York City alternative rock band's 1996 sarcastic, spoken-word singalong. Podcaster and music journalist Sofia Loporcaro joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See ...Show More