Michael Sembello “Maniac"

Theo tells the story of the iconoclastic horror director and composer's sinister, synthesized 1978 theme to his own film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael tells the story of the Oklahoma country singer/songwriter and Western TV star's silly space invader 1958 chart-topper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theo tells the story of the English pop/rock singer's oft-covered, surprisingly American 1981 global new wave anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael tells the story of the Milwaukee alternative rock/hip-hop band’s groovy 1999 underdog anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theo tells the story of the Los Angeles sax-led rock-n-roll band’s spirited 1958 semi-instrumental chart-topper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael tells the story of the Texas experimental, exhibitionist rock band’s 1996 improbable modern rock chart-topper. [WARNING: This episode contains suggestive themes and strong sexual content. Listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theo tells the story of the Philadelphia singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer’s 1983 movie soundtrack smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 WassermanAudio Mix: Jonathan Waller at Overcoast Music & SoundMC: Travis TuckerLive sound production and recording: Cam PetersProduction assistance: Fig VishtonSpecial thanks to Little Amps Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael tells the story of the Alaska alternative rock band’s inescapable, politically subversive 2017 smash. Writer/podcaster/activist Spencer Dukoff joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theo tells the story of the Leeds synth-pop duo’s 1981 cover of the multiple-versioned Northern Soul tune. Peter Leonard of Little Amps Coffee joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.