Oneders: A One-Hit Wonder Podcast with Ian Zandi

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Oneders: A One-Hit Wonder Podcast with Ian Zandi Podcast

A weekly interview series analyzing One-Hit Wonders with comedy guests! Each episode dives into the song history, memories, and improvised bits.

09/03/2021

"Take On Me" with Jake Cassman

BONUS EPISODEEEEE! Musician/comedian/educator Jake Cassman (Drunken Logic) joins the pod to talk about the monumental 80's classic "Take On Me" by Norwegian group A-ha! Discussion includes the music video's iconic use of rotoscoping, dueling piano gigs, and the love of Phil Collins. Pre-order Drunken Logic's new album "It's Only Temporary" here. Oneders heads into hiatus until Season 2, coming this Summer! Social Media Plugs: Jake Cassman Drunken Logic Oneders Ian Zandi References Mentioned: Take On Me (Extended Cut) Music Video Second City Hollywood- Really Awesome Improv Show Take On Me-Family Guy Parody Take On Me- The Last of Us 2 Green Day- Oh Yeah! (Joan Jett Sample) Backstreet Boys- Behind the Scenes of "I Want It That Way" Theme Song from Christian B Schmidt

1h 31m
15/02/2021

"Female of the Species" with Nick Dee

Photographer/crafter/funny person Nick Dee (Halloween Huns!) talks about the obscure 1996 hit "Female of the Species" by UK-based band Space! Discussion includes funeral requests, Who's On First-scenarios, and Rudyard (aka RIPYARD) Kipling's casual-yet-terrible hot takes. Social Media Plugs Nick Dee Halloween Huns Ian Zandi Oneders Pod Space References Mentioned Female of the Species Music Video Rudyard Kipling's poem Hanging by a Moment (Lifehouse) Music Video

1h 4m
08/02/2021

"Somebody That I Used to Know" with JJ Braves

Musician JJ Braves (Radio Fire Records) joins the pod to discuss Gotye's unescapable experimental 2011 indie pop hit "Somebody That I Used to Know (feat. Kimbra)". Discussion includes where we would put a Grammy if earned, embarrassing moments at McDonalds, and Weezer's new album. Social Media Plugs: JJ Braves Gotye Radio Fire Records Ian Zandi Oneders Pod References Mentioned: Somebody That I Used to Know Music Video Somebodies: A YouTube Orchestra Compilation Wiki Page

41 min
01/02/2021

"Return of the Mack" with Brick Jackson

Actor/comedian Brick Jackson (Adult Swim, Showtime, Ethnic Kiss Podcast), joins the pod to talk about the absurdly horny Mark Morrison 1996 R&B classic "Return of the Mack"! Talk includes radio oversaturation, laser gun air horns, and Mark Morrison's non-sensical ad-lib asides. Also, Brick declares BEEF with previous guest Jon Hess. Social Media Plugs: Brick Jackson Ian Zandi Oneders Podcast Mark Morrison Ethnic Kiss Podcast References Mentioned: Return of the Mack Music Video Return of the Mack Wiki Burger King Commercial Kids Bop Cover Theme Song created by Christian B Schmidt

1h 33m
25/01/2021

"You Get What You Give" with Alex Denney

Actor/Comedian Alex Denney (ABC's The Rookie, Island Life with Alex Denny Podcast) joins ONEDERS to gush over the revived 1999 hit "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals. Discussion includes its inclusion in Joe Biden's inauguration, running into Beck at the supermarket, attempting to sing happy birthday over Zoom, and of course, Gregg Alexander's trademark bucket hat. Social Media Plugs Alex Denney Island Life with Alex Denney Podcast Oneders Podcast Ian Zandi References Mentioned: Joe Biden's Inauguration Performance You Get What You Give wiki You Get What You Give Music Video You Get What You Give Performance On Nickelodeon's "All That" Ian Zandi's Chillax Playlist Jon Foreman/Mandy Moore's Cover of "Someday We'll Know" Oneders Theme Song created by Christian B Schmidt

1h 2m
18/01/2021

"Hello It's Me" with Joe Felix

Boy king of Los Angeles, forever a charlotten and scoundrel, can yoke carry over 700lbs JOE FELIX (Phoenix) joins the pod to talk about Todd Rundgren's slow ballad-twice-revamped "Hello It's Me"! Discussion includes dying in improv, Bisexual Gumby's many career choices, and if Bach is a one-hit wonder. Social Plugs: Joe Felix Ian Zandi Oneders Pod Todd Rungren

1h 7m
11/01/2021

"How Bizarre" with Sumner LeVeque

Writer/Director/Whathaveyou comedian Sumner LeVeque (Are You Not Entertained???, FRIENDO) joins the pod to talk about OMC's breezy 1996 hit "How Bizarre". Discussion includes Crazy Ex-Girlfriend/Adam Schlesinger praise, the secrets Starbucks dosen't want you to know, behind the scenes of making a TikTok go viral, and whether or not Kiwis can breathe fire. Social Media Plugs: Ian Zandi Sumner LeVeque Are You Not Entertained??? Oneders Pod Friendo Resources Mentioned: How Bizarre Music Video TikTok Viral Sensation Crazy Ex Girlfriend Season One Theme Song IZ Album Cover Parent Trap Scene Lucy Lawless OMC Music Video

1h 23m
04/01/2021

"All Star" with Jon Hess

Comedian/writer/editor Jon Hess (Funny or Die, Jim Henson Company) joins in talk about Smashmouth's meme-centric 1999 hit ALL STAR. Topics include Santana drum solos, Broadway musical adaptation, cheap gas, whistling attempts, and whether or not Steve Harwell has ever eaten a banana. Social Media Plugs: Jon Hess Ian Zandi Oneders Pod Smashmouth References Mentioned: All Star-Music Video Steve Harwell Mad at Bread-Throwers All Star FHF Studio Dissection Podcast Ep All Star: The Best Broadway Musical Jon Hess Smashmouth Tweet Ian Zandi Smashmouth Tweet All Star Wikipedia Smashmouth Tour Guide Sketch Santana Drum Solo

1h 23m
28/12/2020

"MMMbop" with Dana Whissen

Dana Whissen (Fart Talk) joins us to talk about Hanson's mega hit "MMMbop". Topics include an Ozzy Osbourne connection, Hanson Day Traditions, and what exactly an "MMMbop" is. Social Media Plugs: Dana Whissen Fart Talk Oneders Pod Ian Zandi References Mentioned: Osbourne/Hanson MTV '98 Appearance Hanson Wiki Hangover 3 Giraffe Scene MMMbop Music Video

1h 4m
22/12/2020

"The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" with Alli Ramirez

Alli Ramirez (Moonshot, 1st Time Parent Podcast) joins us to talk about the 3-time Grammy award winning holiday classic "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)"! We debate whether the Rocky movies are actually "serious", what makes an ideal Squeakquel, and what Dave Seville might say as his final words. Socials: Oneders Podcast Alli Ramirez First Time Parent Pod Ian Zandi Resources Mentioned: The Chipmunk Song Wikipedia The 1st Annual Grammy Award Winners The Alvin Show Performance The Ed Sullivan Show Performance Glee Cover Tegan and Sara Cover

55 min
17/12/2020

"Come On Eileen" with Briana Jones

Comedian and writer Briana Jones (FEVER) joins us to discuss Dexys Midnight Runners' 1982 hit "Come On Eileen". We talk about Irish drinking songs, denim coveralls, and hypothesize where the band is now. Instagram plugs: Briana Jones @brindianajones Ian Zandi @ianzandi Oneders Podcast @onederspod References Mentioned: "Come On Eileen" on Spotify Cover by Save Ferris Music Video Song Meaning (according to frontman Kevin Rowland) Dexys' Wiki Page

38 min

11 Episodes

A weekly interview series analyzing One-Hit Wonders with comedy guests! Each episode dives into the song history, memories, and improvised bits.

Creator

Ian Zandi
Years Active

2020 - 2021
Episodes

11
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Ian Zandi