THE THUNDRED: The 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time (#100 - #81)

THE THUNDRED: The 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time (#100 - #81)

Author: Geekscape April 10, 2026 Duration: 1:00:06
The Thundred is BACK! This time, Chris and Matt are counting down the 100 greatest one hit wonders of all time. Compiled from the Top 10 lists of TONS of listeners, friends, and past guests, this is the first of five installments in this beloved One Hit Thunder series. Make your predictions and tune in for the fun! 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 ⁠Join our Patreon⁠ ⁠Buy some merch⁠ ⁠Follow us on IG⁠ ⁠Join our FB Group 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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“Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)” by Blu Cantrell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:56
In the Summer of 2001, Blu Cantrell looked poised to become the next household name in mainstream R&B. Her debut single “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)” was topping charts and earning her Grammy nominations, and industry titan…
THE THUNDRED: The 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of All Time (Trailer) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05
The Thundred is BACK! Starting this Friday, April 10th, we'll be counting down the 100 greatest one hit wonders of all time, as determined from the Top 10 lists of our listeners, past guests, and friends in the music wor…
Singles From 1996 March Madness Championship Round Results [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:30
The people have spoken! Tune in for the results to the FINAL MATCHUP in our annual March Madness tournament, this time pitting singles from the year 1996 up against each other. Listeners voted in a battle for the ages be…
“Alley Oop” by The Hollywood Argyles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:18
Have you ever been SO inspired by a comic strip that you can’t HELP but write a song about it? Well, if you were a funnies enthusiast in 1960, you could end up topping the charts. Yes, that’s right…”Alley Oop” by The Hol…
Singles From 1996 March Madness Fifth Round Matchups [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:40
It's time to get the final showdown songs!!! Voting starts tomorrow on the One Hit Thunder on the Facebook Page One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level…
“Bulletproof” by La Roux (f/ Joshua Napier) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:40
In the summer of 2009, La Roux released “Bulletproof,” an irresistible pop gem that combined a synth-heavy 80s sound with an instantly memorable chorus. The English duo’s androgynous vocalist Elly Jackson also provided a…
Singles From 1996 March Madness Fourth Round Matchups [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:34
It's Final 4 Time! Matt shares the results from Round 3 with Chris after his tour! Voting starts tomorrow on the One Hit Thunder on the Facebook Page One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner f…
“Groove Is In the Heart” by Deee-Lite (f/ Mark Popeney) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:53
When Deee-Lite dropped “Groove Is In the Heart” in 1990, it was simultaneously a throwback to the style and vibes of the late 60s while futuristic in its sound and worldview. A product of an open-minded New York City clu…
Singles From 1996 March Madness Third Round Matchups [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:55
It's Elite 8 Time! Matt shares the results from Round 2 with a rotating door of guests from the Punchline Green Room before their Philly show last night! One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partn…
“If I Can’t Have You” by Yvonne Elliman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:53
When you think of disco, a lot of names come to mind: Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Bee Gees, Chic. The name Yvonne Elliman, however, might not be one you’ve even heard…but you’ve certainly heard her biggest hit. “If I Ca…