Episodes
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Published 11/27/19
Lifehouse started out under a different name and have stayed on the fence about being a Christian rock band since their inception. We talk about their hits, how this song came to be and discuss whether Jared is a boomer (he's not). Slide into our DM's at @ohyeahthatsong on Instagram Love the episode? Consider becoming a Patron. By helping us with a small amount each month we get to keep making quality episodes independently, you get free s**t, and exclusive member-only content. Go to...
Published 11/25/19
The Commodores had a long and very succesful career and gave us hits like Easy & Brick House, and also introduced the world to Lionel Ritchie. On this episode we find out that Ali never knew who Lionel's daughter was, we find out what name The Commodore's almost had and we talk bath salts. Follow us on the social media. Instagram @ohyeahthatsong If you love the podcast, consider becoming a Patron. You help us make the episodes, we send you presents and share exclusive things with you....
Published 11/18/19
On this episode the gang talks about Smack That, not the most empowering song ever. Find out why Eminem’s tattoo was the most important thing in the music video, relive all the other Akon jams and discover what Akon has been up to now. Great fun had by all. Follow us on Instagram @ohyeahthatsong & @thatsongpodcast on Twitter. Become a Patron & help us make the episodes you love, all while getting free stuff. Go to Patreon.com/ohyeahthatsong for more info.
Published 11/11/19
This is the same episode as 'Put Your Records On' but with Ali's natural sick voice.
Published 11/04/19
It's getting cold outside, so we decided to do a song that warms up the soul. On this episode we talk about how Corrine Baily Rae once sang in a Veruca Salt-ish indie rock band, Ali talks about receiving an honory doctorate, and we connect Slipknot to Bailey Rae. Follow us online at Instagram: @ohyeahthatsong and Twitter: @thatsongpodcast Love free things and the podcast? Consider becoming a Patron. You can give as much or as little as you want and we bring you great episodes and give you...
Published 11/04/19
It was played at your graduation. It was the song at the series finale of Seinfeld. It almost wasn't a Green Day song. On this episode we talk about how the turning point for the band and this acoustic ballad nearly didn't happen, and Jared talks about paying Ali for milk. Follow us on Instagram for funny things: @ohyeahthatsong If you listen and love the podcast, consider giving to our Patreon. Give as little as $5 and get specials, as well as a Patron-Only Episode (coming very soon!) so...
Published 10/28/19
Dido has had a few major hits in her career, including that one song that Eminem sampled and used to write a song about being Stan'd. This is not that song. This is the other Dido song. In this episode we discuss how many names Dido actually has (a lot), we listen to a Timbaland remix, and we find out why the Alt-Right thought this song was their anthem for a hot minute (it's not). Follow us on Instagram for updates and fun stuff: @ohyeahthatsong Love the podcast? Consider becoming a...
Published 10/21/19
We are back! On this episode we talk about the song made famous by Orange Mocha Frappucino's and big Tshirts. We discuss how George Micheal was kinda pompous and listen to the strangest bossa nova version of this song during under the covers. Follow us on Instagram @ohyeahthatsong Love the podcast? Consider becoming a patron. As little as $2 a month helps us make these episodes and keeps you entertained, plus there's free s**t when you give. Go to Patreon.com/ohyeahthatsong for more info.
Published 10/14/19
80’s metal dripped with sex and hairspray. This song was the king of it all. On this episode we talk about how Def Leppard’s music somehow lead to Tom Cruise singing, and Jared tries his hand at being a classic rock radio DJ. It’s five Star September: go to Apple podcasts and give us a quick 5 star rating, it helps us move up the charts and takes 30 seconds to do. Then grab/steal/etc your friends phone and do the same thing. Follow us on Instagram @ohyeahthatsong If you loved the podcast,...
Published 09/16/19
Puddle of Mud had WAY more hits than you even realize, and have literally 1 degree of separation from Fred Durst. Listen to why we f*****g love She F*****g Hates Me. It is 5-Star September! We're asking our fans and friends to leave us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. It takes 1 minute, it's totally free and helps us move up the charts. Follow us on Instagram @ohyeahthatsong and Twitter @thatsongpodcast Love the podcast? Listen often? Consider becoming a Patron, you can give as little as...
Published 09/09/19
Here, thurr & everywhurr. We discuss the famous St Louis rapper on this episode. His rise to fame, his many collaborations and the group he was in before he became Chingy. Also he was in a few movies. Also we discuss why the word panties is weird. It's 5-Star September at Oh Yeah That Song. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave us a 5 star rating if you would. Then tell your friends and families to do the same. Help us move up the charts and reach more ears. Follow us on Insta: @ohyeahthatsong...
Published 09/02/19
This song was made for OYTH. You may think you don’t know this one, but you probably do. We dive deep into the behind the scenes of Unwritten, and discover Natasha Bedingfields first band, and the hits she had before Unwritten that you probably know too. Follow us on these platforms: Insta: @ohyeahthatsong Tweet: @thatsongpodcast If you like this podcast, consider giving to our Patreon. We give exclusives, and early episodes, and you can give as little as $2 a month. Go to...
Published 08/26/19
The song about the movie, sort of. Breakfast at Tiffany’s was written from the perspective of a guy trying to find common ground with the girl that wants to break up with him. But there’s so much more you don’t know. The song was almost based on a different film, and Deep Blue Something also considered themselves to be goth. Lots more too in this episode. Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @ohyeahthatsong Twitter: @thatsongpodcast Give us a 5 star review on ITunes Podcasts. It helps us...
Published 08/19/19
This episode contains adult language and situations. Viewer discretion advised. Two of our favorite things are discussed on this episode. Follow us on Instagram at @ohyeahthatsong Become a Patron. It helps us make the podcast what it is. You can give as little as two bucks a month. Go to Patreon.com/ohyeahthatsong for more info
Published 08/12/19
What eventually became a gay anthem and perfect party track has a long backstory and has been covered a million times. It also was offered and subsequently turned down by everyone from Cher to Donna Summer. On this episode we discuss how the Weather Girls got their start and what they thought of the song itself. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ohyeahthatsong and @thatsongpodcast If you love the podcast, consider giving to our Patreon. You can give as little as $2 a month, and you get...
Published 08/05/19
One of the most recognizable and commercially viable songs is this one. Immediately the drums hit and there’s no going back. On this episode we cover the hugely popular and widely covered song. Follow us on social media @ohyeahthatsong and @thatsongpodcast If you love this podcast, consider becoming a Patron. Give as little as $2 a month and help us keep making awesome episodes.
Published 07/14/19
Ahh yes, that penultimate 90’s hit featuring all brunettes and that one singer in a steam punk hat. On this episode we talk about why they called the song What’s Up when clearly they don’t say “what’s up” in the song at all, and how the band originally formed in a very cool way. Follow us online @ohyeahthatsong & @thatsongpodcast If you love us, show some support. Consider becoming a Patron. You can give as little as $2 a month and it goes a long way, plus you get cool perks. Go to...
Published 07/14/19
This might be the saddest song we’ve ever covered. In this episode find out how the lead singer of Five For Fighting went from being trained in opera, to studying mathematics, to writing music for American Ninja Warrior. Also Ali talks about death. Really uplifting s**t. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. @ohyeahthatsong & @thatsongpodcast If you love the podcast, consider becoming a patron. You can give as little as $2 and become part of our family. Go to Patreon.com/ohyeahthatsong...
Published 07/10/19
Ricky Martin has done EVERYTHING and cannot be stopped. We talk about his time in Menudo, his acting career and one of the biggest songs of all time. Also it’s Ali’s birthday. So there’s that. Follow us on Instagram at @ohyeahthatsong and Twitter at @thatsongpodcast You can give as little as $2 a month and help support us. We strive to make quality episodes that you find enjoyable. Go to Patreon.com/ohyeahthatsong to see how you can help.
Published 06/19/19
It’s that titular song about cheating and lying. Did it age well? Either way we discuss this extremely popular song in this episode. Find out Shaggy’s real name and the other big hits he had, and our hosts talk about when they got “the talk” Follow us on Instagram @ohyeahthatsong Follow us on Twitter @thatsongpodcast Help keep the train a movin’ and become a Patron. Go to Patreon.com/ohyeahthatsong for more info.
Published 06/19/19
That song, about all those women. Perfect for discussing in front of a live audience. On this episode we talk about Mambo No. 5. We discuss what the song means, what Lou Bega's real name is, and the crazy stories that this song took on. This episode was taped in front of a live studio audience, any audio discrepancies are normal. Follow us on instagram and twitter. Keep the train moving. Become a Patron. Give as little as $2 a month. Go to Patreon.com/ohyeahthatsong for more details.
Published 06/10/19
Hi! We recorded a post-live-taping from the Netflix Podcast Studio at the PODX convention in Nashville, TN. We wanted to give you a quick update and share our idea for an Oh Yeah That Song show on Netflix. Follow us on twitter (@thatsongpodcast) and instagram (@ohyeahthatsong) Become a Patreon. Give as little as $2 a month. Go to Patreon.com/ohyeahthatsong
Published 06/05/19
It’s the perfect soundtrack to those lighthearted movies you watched as a kid. It’s kind of world music. It’s mostly incoherent made up lyrics. It’s Rusted Roots’ big single “Send Me On My Way” and we discuss it on this episode. Grab your patchouli oil. Enjoy Follow us on Instagram & Twitter. Become a patron. It helps support our podcast and you get some cool perks. Go to Patreon.com/ohyeahthatsong for more info.
Published 05/20/19
Arguably one of the most iconic guitar riffs of all time, Pamela Anderson music videos, trying to rebrand as a country artist, this episode has it all. We cover the Alt-Rock classic by Lit, talk about about all the band names they had before they landed on Lit, and talk about American Pie movies. Thank you for listening. Follow us on social media. @ohyeahthatsong and @thatsongpodcast Keep the train a-moving: become a patron. Go to Patreon.com/ohyeahthatsong and find out how you can help us...
Published 05/13/19