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You Wanted a Hit!

You Wanted a Hit!

By: Michael Smith & Theo Beidler
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A discussion of unlikely, perplexing, and positively bizarre hit songs that swept the nation, and often the world. Have you ever heard a classic song and thought, "why on Earth was this popular?" Or "How did this even get played on the radio?" Well, we're here to answer these questions for you. Each episode we will explore the backstory, creation, and success of one unlikely smash hit. The catch? Only one host knows which song will be the topic. Hosted by music fanatics and pop culture enthusiasts Michael Smith and Theo Beidler.

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Episodes
  • Michael Sembello “Maniac"

    Michael Sembello “Maniac"
    Jun 5 2026
    Theo tells the story of the Philadelphia singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer’s 1983 movie soundtrack smash.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Afroman “Because I Got High” LIVE!

    Afroman “Because I Got High” LIVE!
    May 19 2026

    Recorded in front of a live audience at Get Tight Lounge in Richmond VA, Theo tells the story of the Hattiesburg-via-Los Angeles rapper and singer’s token, tokin’ 2000 hit in our 100th episode. [Warning: This episode contains explicit language and suggestive themes. Listener discretion is advised.]


    Line production: Max Wasserman

    Audio Mix: Jonathan Waller at Overcoast Music & Sound

    MC: Travis Tucker

    Live sound production and recording: Cam Peters

    Production assistance: Fig Vishton


    Special thanks to Little Amps Coffee

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Portugal. The Man “Feel It Still” (w/ Spencer Dukoff)

    Portugal. The Man “Feel It Still” (w/ Spencer Dukoff)
    Mar 5 2026
    Michael tells the story of the Alaska alternative rock band’s inescapable, politically subversive 2017 smash. Writer/podcaster/activist Spencer Dukoff joins the conversation.

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