Singles From 1996 March Madness Second Round Matchups

Singles From 1996 March Madness Second Round Matchups

Author: Geekscape March 7, 2026 Duration: 31:29
Down to the Sweet 16! Matt shares the results from Round 1 with the guys from Punchline, and he gets their live reactions to them while they ride in the van.  One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy some Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder what happened to those artists who gave us a single unforgettable song before vanishing from the charts? One Hit Thunder digs into that very mystery, hosted by musician Chris Fafalios of Punchline and Matt Kelly from Geekscape. Each episode pairs them with a different guest-bandmates, touring pals, or fellow musicians-to revisit a classic one-hit wonder. They don't just play the hit; they embark on a deep dive through the entire catalog of the artist or band behind it, uncovering hidden gems, bizarre B-sides, and the stories that explain their fleeting moment in the spotlight. The conversation is loose, funny, and informed by a genuine love for music, blending comedy with insightful critique. You'll hear the familiar thunderclap of that one massive track, followed by the surprising, often hilarious exploration of everything else that followed-or didn't. It’s a podcast for anyone who’s ever shouted along to a chorus on the radio and then asked, “But what else did they do?” This Geekscape production finds the rich, strange, and human details in the careers of pop culture’s most fascinating almost-weres.
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“Bust a Move” by Young MC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:41
This week, our Patreon pals picked a song that had Matt and I cuttin’ a rug down memory lane—Young MC’s 1989 smash hit “Bust a Move.” From penning hits for Tone Loc to grabbing a Grammy and storming the charts, Young MC…
“Supersonic” by J.J. Fad (f/ Alex Goldman) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:39
This week, we’re joined by podcast legend Alex Goldman—of Reply All and HyperFixed fame—to dive into the high-speed legacy of J.J. Fad’s 1988 hit “Supersonic.” Whether you remember it from the radio or recognize it as th…
“Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc. (f/ John Franklin) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:40
When comedian John Franklin joined us for a round of music trivia back in December, he only got one question right—but it was an important one: Who sang “Funkytown”? That victorious moment has now come full circle, as Jo…
“I Love College” by Asher Roth (f/ Sean Quilty) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:08
This week, we're joined by special guest Sean Quilty to dive into Asher Roth's 2009 party anthem “I Love College.” From sticky bar floors to Top 20 charts, this catchy hit captured a specific moment in pop and hip-hop cu…
“Naked Eye” by Luscious Jackson (f/ Tracy Bonham) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:14
It's always a bit nerve-wracking when an artist we've covered reaches out, but it's pretty cool when they enjoyed their episode and want to join us! This week, we're thrilled to welcome Tracy Bonham—whose hit "Mother Mot…
“Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:20
Few artists embody the term "one-hit wonder" more than M/A/R/R/S, a collective that only recorded two songs but forever changed music history with "Pump Up the Volume." This sample-heavy track may seem unremarkable in mo…
“When I’m With You” by Sheriff (f/ Joel Reader) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:18
This week, we're joined by Joel Reader to discuss one of the strangest comeback stories in music history—Sheriff’s sappy power ballad, "When I’m With You." This Canadian band had already called it quits when their forgot…
S Club 7 “Never Had a Dream Come True” (f/ Rod Kim) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:37
This week, we're joined by TikToker and songwriter Rod Kim to dive into the sugary pop world of S Club 7 and their lone U.S. hit, the 2001 ballad "Never Had a Dream Come True." While the UK couldn't get enough of this ma…
The 1995 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:01
The CORE FOUR are back together again! Chris and Matt are joined by draft regulars Tony Hartman and Matthew Milligan to battle it out for the best five-album collection from the stacked year of 1995. With classics like J…
“Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves  (f/ Robert Bacon) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:47
This week, we're joined by Internet Supreme Court dishonorable judge Robert Bacon to put Katrina and the Waves’ 1985 hit "Walking on Sunshine" on trial. Is it the ultimate feel-good anthem, or has its overuse in ironic m…