Best Theo Beidler Podcasts (2024)

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Starland Vocal Band "Afternoon Delight" 1:14:23

5d ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Michael tells the story of the Washington, DC singing group's 1976 epochal, deceptively low-brow chart-topper. [WARNING: Contains explicit content; listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Iron Butterfly "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" 54:09

29d ago54:09

54:09

Theo tells the story of the California prog proto-metal band's epic 1968 sleeper hit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LFO "Summer Girls" (w/ Liz Riggs) 1:23:58

2M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

Theo tells the story of the Massachusetts boy band's head-scratching, pop-culture-referencing 1999 rap-pop surprise hit. Novelist Liz Riggs joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rebecca Black "Friday" 1:12:39

2M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Michael tells the story of the Orange County singer's 2011 polarizing, perhaps misunderstood, viral phenomenon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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They Might Be Giants "Boss of Me" 1:08:38

3M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Theo tells the story of the quirky Brooklyn-via-Massachusetts cult alt-rock band's 2000 ska-inflected, Grammy-winning TV theme song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fatboy Slim "Praise You" (w/ Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet) 1:36:57

3M ago1:36:57

1:36:57

Michael tells the story of the UK big beat DJ and producer's sample-heavy, star-making 1998 smash. Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tag Team "Whoomp! (There It Is)" / 95 South "Whoot, There It Is" 1:25:24

4M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

Double episode! Theo tells the stories of the coincidentally(?) competing 1993 hip-hop hits. [WARNING: Contains explicit content; listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alan Jackson "Chattahoochee" 1:07:05

5M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Michael tells the story of the Georgia country superstar's 1993 slangy summertime calling card Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Melanie "Brand New Key" 1:02:59

6M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Theo tells the story of Queens folk singer-songwriter Melanie's whimsically controversial 1971 chart-topper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Len "Steal My Sunshine" (w/ Courtney E. Smith) 1:32:58

6M ago1:32:58

1:32:58

Michael tells the story of the Toronto slacker rap-rock band's 1999 disco-sampling hangover hymn. Courtney E. Smith joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kim Carnes "Bette Davis Eyes" 56:47

7M ago56:47

56:47

Theo tells the story of the Los Angeles singer/songwriter's 1981 movie star name-dropping synth-rock chart-topper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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OMC "How Bizarre" (w/ Danny Davis of Husbands) 59:55

7M ago59:55

59:55

Michael tells the story of the New Zealand Pasifika group's distinctive 1995 global triumph. Husbands frontman Danny Davis joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl "Fairytale of New York" 1:07:08

8M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Michael tells the story of the Irish/English Celtic folk-punk band's legendary Christmas classic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Arlo Guthrie "Alice's Restaurant" (w/ Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie) 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Theo tells the story of the wry American folk prince's long-winded 1967 talking-blues Thanksgiving classic. Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 Non Blondes "What's Up?" 1:09:02

9M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Theo tells the story of the San Francisco queer, feminist rock band's synonymous 1993 singalong smash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wheatus "Teenage Dirtbag" (w/ Jason Hawk Harris) 1:24:00

10M ago1:24:00

1:24:00

Michael tells the story of the New York rock band's unexpectedly complex 2000 alternative anthem. Jason Hawk Harris joins the conversation. [WARNING: Contains descriptions of gruesome violence; listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Midnight Oil "Beds Are Burning" 1:15:39

10M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

Michael tells the story of the Sydney post-punk band's electrifying, uniquely Australian 1987 social justice anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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DJ Casper "Cha-Cha Slide" (or "Casper Slide Part 2") 48:33

10M ago48:33

48:33

Theo tells the story of the Chicago house DJ's 2000 instructional line dance phenomenon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Natalie Imbruglia "Torn" (w/ Georgia Mooney) 1:19:06

11M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

Michael tells the story of the Australian singer/songwriter/actor/model's fateful, circuitous 1997 global pop megahit. Georgia Mooney joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Darkness "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" 1:00:58

12M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Michael tells the story of the English glam rock revival band's 2003 flashy, falsettoed smash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joan Osborne "One of Us" (w/ Franny Thomas) 1:04:54

12M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Theo tells the story of the New-York-City-by-way-of-Kentucky singer/songwriter's 1995 contemplative, existential radio staple. Franny Thomas joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Santana feat. Rob Thomas "Smooth" Part 2 (w/ Dave Holmes) 1:08:34

1y ago1:08:34

1:08:34

2 of 2 parts: Michael tells the story of the improbable 1999 sensation by San Francisco genre-spanning rock band Santana and Matchbox 20 frontman Rob Thomas. Dave Holmes joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Santana feat. Rob Thomas "Smooth" Part 1 (w/ Dave Holmes) 41:45

1y ago41:45

41:45

1 of 2 parts: Michael tells the story of the improbable 1999 sensation by San Francisco genre-spanning rock band Santana and Matchbox 20 frontman Rob Thomas. Dave Holmes joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Re-Hit: Aqua "Barbie Girl" 1:13:36

1y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

In time for the 'Barbie' movie release, we are revisiting our 2022 episode about the Danish-Norwegian bubblegum dance/Europop group's 1997 global smash "Barbie Girl," with a new addendum about the song's involvement in the film's soundtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Rupert Holmes "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" 37:49

1y ago37:49

37:49

Theo tells the story of the British-American soft rock jack-of-all-trades' clever, breezy 1979 chart-topper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Buster Poindexter "Hot Hot Hot" 1:09:13

1y ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Michael tells the story of the New York City musical chameleon's 1987 calypso crossover smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fastball "The Way" (w/ Josh Terry) 1:09:14

1y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Theo tells the story of Austin, Texas alternative rock band Fastball's peculiar and tragic 1998 hit "The Way." Music journalist Josh Terry joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pinkfong "Baby Shark" 1:03:01

1y ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Michael tells the story of the South Korean educational corporation mascot's American folk-song-turned-digital-age-kids-music phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Baz Luhrmann "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" 1:24:49

1+ y ago1:24:49

1:24:49

Theo tells the story of the Australian film director's 1999 inspirational spoken-word, slow-burn hit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Eiffel 65 "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" [DJ Ponte Ice Pop Mix] 1:15:09

1+ y ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Michael tells the story of the Italian Eurodance trio's hypnotically goofy 1998 global smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Napoleon XIV "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haa!" 52:03

1+ y ago52:03

52:03

Theo tells the story of the eccentric American singer/songwriter, musician, composer, and producer Jerry Samuels a.k.a. Napoleon XIV's offbeat 1966 hit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Weezer "Buddy Holly" (w/ Amr Kotb) 1:08:28

1+ y ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Michael tells the story of the enigmatic Los Angeles alternative rock band's iconic 1994 breakout hit. Amr Kotb joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Taco "Puttin' on the Ritz" 1:08:28

1+ y ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Theo tells the story of the Indonesian-Dutch singer's 1982 version of Irving Berlin's complicated 1927 song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Knack "My Sharona" 1:04:47

1+ y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Theo tells the story of the LA power pop band's low-brow 1979 phenomenon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Suzanne Vega & DNA "Tom's Diner" 1:05:09

1+ y ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Michael tells the story of the unlikely 1990 "collaboration" between New York folk-rocker Suzanne Vega and British production duo DNA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 55:07

1+ y ago55:07

55:07

Theo tells the story of the star-studded UK pop supergroup's 1984 holiday charity smash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Devo "Whip It" (w/ Alex Goldman) 1:02:57

1+ y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Michael tells the story of the Ohio new wave/post-punk pioneers' deceptively layered 1980 hit. Alex Goldman joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Proclaimers "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" 57:48

1+ y ago57:48

57:48

Theo tells the story of the Scottish twin brothers' 1987 (and 1993) folk-punk pub rock phenomenon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bobby 'Boris' Pickett "Monster Mash" 1:10:17

2y ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Happy Halloween! Michael tells the story of the Massachusetts singer/actor/comedian's 1962 spooky smash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rednex "Cotton Eye Joe" (w/ Cory Graves of Vandoliers) 1:17:56

2y ago1:17:56

1:17:56

Theo tells the story of the Swedish country novelty collective's 1994 country/Eurodance crossover sensation "Cotton Eye Joe." Vandoliers' Cory Graves joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Vangelis "Chariots of Fire" 58:49

2y ago58:49

58:49

Michael tells the story of the Greek composer's inspiring, epic instrumental 1981 chart-topper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Marcy Playground "Sex & Candy" (w/ Mariel Buckley) 1:23:14

2y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Theo tells the story of the Minneapolis/New York alternative rock band's 1997 perplexing downtempo smash "Sex & Candy." Mariel Buckley joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Aqua "Barbie Girl" 1:04:07

2y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Michael tells the story of the Danish-Norwegian bubblegum dance/Europop group's 1997 global smash "Barbie Girl" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trace Adkins "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" (w/ Jay Zawaski) 1:12:11

2y ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Theo tells the story of the accident-prone Louisiana country singer's suggestive 2005 novelty song. Jay Zawaski joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wang Chung "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" 53:34

2y ago53:34

53:34

Michael tells the story of the British new wave band's silly yet sticky 1986 hit "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Presidents of the United States of America "Lump" / "Peaches" 1:00:53

2y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Our first-ever two-sided episode! Theo tells the story of the Seattle post-grunge band's two cheeky 1995 hits "Lump" and "Peaches." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Los Del Rio "Macerena (Bayside Boys Remix)" (w/ Mary Beth Richardson of Banditos) 1:13:51

2y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Michael tells the story of the Spain flamenco duo's impossibly massive dance craze, remixed by Miami's Bayside Boys. Banditos' Mary Beth Richardson joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ying Yang Twins "Wait (The Whisper Song)" 48:10

2+ y ago48:10

48:10

Theo tells the story of the Atlanta rap duo's salacious 2005 hit. [WARNING: Contains explicit content; listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Phil Collins "Sussudio" 1:05:31

2+ y ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Michael tells the story of the iconic UK drummer/singer-songwriter's 1985 nonsensical pop smash "Sussudio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Snow "Informer" (w/ DAVIE) 1:03:58

2+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Theo tells the story of the Irish-Canadian reggae rapper's 1992 surprise hit. DAVIE joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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