Best Theo Beidler Podcasts (2025)

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Jimmy Dean "I.O.U." 58:54

15d ago58:54

58:54

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.

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Frank & Moon Zappa "Valley Girl" (w/ Eliza Thorn) 1:28:30

29d ago1:28:30

1:28:30

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 conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nada Surf "Popular" (w/ Sofia Loporcaro) 1:22:02

2M ago1:22:02

1:22:02

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fine Young Cannibals "She Drives Me Crazy" 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Theo tells the story of the Birmingham, England pop rock band's genre-defying 1989 chart-topper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Re-Hit: Buster Poindexter "Hot Hot Hot" 1:09:46

3M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

In light of David Johansen's passing earlier this week, we are revisiting our 2023 episode about his alter-ego's 1987 calypso crossover smash “Hot Hot Hot.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Deniece Williams "Let's Hear It for the Boy" 1:02:57

3M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Michael tells the story of the Indiana singer's 1984 last-minute soundtrack smash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Richard Harris "MacArthur Park" 57:02

4M ago57:02

57:02

Theo tells the story of the Irish actor's 1967 epic pop crooner turn that started a cultural domino effect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gerardo "Rico Suave" 1:05:13

4M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Michael tells the story of the Ecuadorian rapper's 1990 alter-ego bilingual blockbuster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Waitresses "Christmas Wrapping" 50:43

5M ago50:43

50:43

Theo tells the story of the Ohio new wave band's distinctively cool 1981 Christmas classic, with a bonus dive into Kurtis Blow's 1979 holiday hip hop hit "Christmas Rappin'." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EMF "Unbelievable" (w/ Illiterate Light) 1:27:04

5M ago1:27:04

1:27:04

Michael tells the story of the English alternative rock band's classic, chaotic 1991 chart-topper. Virginia rock band Illiterate Light joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bobby McFerrin "Don't Worry, Be Happy" 1:03:04

6M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Theo tells the story of the groundbreaking New York City vocalist/composer/improviser's 1988 a cappella chart-topper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shawn Mullins "Lullaby" (w/ Golden Everything) 1:19:12

6M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Michael tells the story of the Georgia singer-songwriter's mysteriously specific 1998 semi-spoken-word smash. Nashville folk duo Golden Everything joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mike Oldfield "Tubular Bells" (from The Exorcist) 54:12

7M ago54:12

54:12

Theo tells the story of the British musician's epic, genre-spanning 1973 opus that went on to become part of horror film history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Greg Kihn Band "Jeopardy" 53:02

7M ago53:02

53:02

Theo tells the story of the Bay Area pop rock band's 1983 funky heartbreak hit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bob Carlisle "Butterfly Kisses" 1:06:22

8M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Michael tells the story of the California Christian adult contemporary singer's 1997 crossover ballad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Rembrandts "I'll Be There for You" 56:58

9M ago56:58

56:58

Theo tells the story of the American pop-rock duo's short-but-sweet 1995 TV-theme smash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

10M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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.

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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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.