Episodes
Best known for his roles in The Shining, Chico and The Man, and various cartoon voices, Scatman Crothers releases an album on Motown. This is the story of Scatman Crothers’ Big Ben Sings, from 1973.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 11/07/23
Bobby Pickett grew up watching horror movies and doing impressions of those characters. His Boris Karloff impression would lead to a perennial Halloween favorite. This is the story of Bobby (Boris) Pickett’s The Original Monster Mash, from 1962. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 10/31/23
Due to scheduling conflicts, this is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on Patreon in 2020. Since it's Halloween-time, this is the story of Bobby "Boris" Pickett's reworking of the "Monster Mash" about climate change..."Climate Mash", from 2005. New episodes will return (again) next week! (I promise!) Happy Halloween! Support the show: Patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums
Published 10/24/23
George Lucas helps make the first Marvel movie…and it features Lea Thompson, fresh off of Back to the Future, in a band. This is the story of Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack “Howard The Duck”, from 1986. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 10/17/23
This is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2019. New episodes return next week!
Published 10/10/23
This is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2021. New episodes will return on 10.17.23 Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums
Published 10/03/23
This is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums
Published 09/26/23
The founder of Scientology creates the world’s first soundtrack to a book for Battlefield Earth. This is the story of L. Ron Hubbard’s Space Jazz, from 1982.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 09/19/23
An impressive collection of songwriters contribute to an album for a cereal mascot. This is the story of Presenting The Sugar Bears, from 1971.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 09/12/23
This is an unlocked episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted in 2021 on patreon.com/bizarrealbums
Published 09/05/23
The late professional wrestling hall of famer and hardcore icon, Terry Funk records an album in Japan. This is the story of Terry Funk’s Great Texan, from 1984. Special appearance by Colt Cabana!  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 08/29/23
After their metal version of the theme from Star Wars went viral, a couple of producers decide to turn the idea into an actual band. This is the story of Galactic Empire, from 2017. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 08/22/23
The martial artist, actor, and avid guitar collector records an album. This is the story of Steven Seagal’s Songs from the Crystal Cave, from 2004. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 08/15/23
This week, it’s a different kind of episode. This is a tribute and celebration of the musical recordings of Pee Wee Herman. RIP Paul Reubens 1952-2023
Published 08/08/23
The Barbie doll was created in 1959. In 1990, she released a rock and roll album. This is the story of Barbie’s The Look, from 1990. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 08/01/23
This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2021. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 07/25/23
This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020. Tony is on tour and will return with a new episode in 2 weeks. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 07/18/23
This is perhaps the most requested album on the show ever. This is the story of McGruff's Smart Kids Album, from 1987. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 07/11/23
This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2019.
Published 07/04/23
A song written about Manfred von Richthofen, aka, The Red Baron from World War I…but it sits on the shelf for 3 years. Then Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip presents a new life for the song. This is the story of Snoopy and His Friends The Royal Guardsmen, from 1967.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 06/27/23
A few years after a heartbreaking season, WGN in Chicago releases a mail order Chicago Cubs rally album. This is the story of The One and Only More or Less Official Cubs Party Album and Rally Starter, from 1987.
Published 06/20/23
When the 1980’s rolled around and the disco backlash had begun, the Village People tried to pivot their look and sound. This is the story of Village People’s Renaissance, from 1981. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 06/13/23
26 years after the "Adios, Johnny Bravo" episode of the Brady Bunch, Barry Williams records his first solo album. This is the story of Barry Williams' The Return of Johnny Bravo, from 1999. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 06/06/23
This is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on Patreon.com/bizarrealbums Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 05/30/23
Clarissa Explains It All was a hit teen show that proved girls AND boys could like a show with a female lead. Just before the series ended, an album was released. This is the story of Clarissa and the Straightjackets, This Is What “Na Na” Means, from 1994. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Published 05/23/23