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One Hit Thunder

Chris Fafalios, Matt Kelly

Booking Overview

This is a music-history and popular-music show about one-hit wonders, with occasional external guests including musicians, filmmakers, and music commentators connected to the featured songs or artists. Credible pitches include artists, music-video or film directors, and knowledgeable music historians with a direct story tied to a notable song or music era; booking difficulty is medium because the show can accommodate specialized entertainment guests but relevance is essential.

Metrics

Episodes: 437

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 582 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chrisfafalios@gmail.com

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Host

Chris Fafalios - Musician and member of the band Punchline.

Matt Kelly - Host and member of the Geekscape Network.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Direct professional or scholarly connection to notable songs, recording artists, music history, music videos, or related film and entertainment subjects.
Required Achievements:  
Released or performed notable music, Directed recognized music videos or films, Demonstrated expertise in music history or the background of a significant song

Recent Guest Discussions

Mark Pellington - The Creation And History Of The Early-1990s MTV Series Buzz, His Documentary This Is Buzz, And The State Of Music Videos.

Robert Bacon - The Tokens' "the Lion Sleeps Tonight," Including The Song's History, Legacy, And The Lack Of Proper Credit And Compensation For Its Original Writer Solomon Linda.

Recent Topics

Music, Music History, One Hit Wonders, Music Videos, Popular Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Belvedere Bros S2E12: Speechless

October 09, 2026

In the first Mr. Belvedere episode of 1986, George receives a prestigious award, Kevin gets “married”, and Marsha takes everyone’s breath away. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder⁠ ⁠Join our Patreon⁠ ⁠Buy some merch⁠ ⁠Follow us on IG⁠ ⁠Join our FB Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

“The Impression That I Get” by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

October 07, 2026

If you’re either of the hosts of the One Hit Thunder podcast, you really didn’t need to do much prep work for an episode about The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. This legendary, well-dressed band was a Boston institution, blending ska with hardcore and putting on unforgettable live shows. In 1997, they made an impression on more than just the underground scene when “The Impression That I Get” became an inescapable hit, and at this point, a ska-punk classic. This week, we’re celebrating the career a...

Belvedere Bros S2E11: The Prize

October 02, 2026

In the eleventh episode of the second season of Mr. Belvedere, Wesley breaks the school’s cookie-selling record, Heather weighs the pros and cons of cheating, and Kevin makes a house of cards for no reason. Also, Mr. Belvedere uses insider trading to anonymously do a good deed. Get a copy of Seth Olenick’s book Funny Business by going to https://funnybusiness.bigcartel.com/ . Use the discount code BELBROS to get 25% off, just for being a faithful listener of Belvedere Bros! One Hit Thunde...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
One Hit Thunder
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How do I get in touch with One Hit Thunder?

One Hit Thunder is hosted by Chris Fafalios and Matt Kelly. Its publicly listed email is chrisfafalios@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for One Hit Thunder?

The publicly listed email for One Hit Thunder: chrisfafalios@gmail.com.

How many listeners does One Hit Thunder have?

Podseeker estimates One Hit Thunder reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for One Hit Thunder?

One Hit Thunder typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct professional or scholarly connection to notable songs, recording artists, music history, music videos, or related film and entertainment subjects. Common among recent guests: Released or performed notable music; Directed recognized music videos or films; Demonstrated expertise in music history or the background of a significant song. Recent guests include Mark Pellington and Robert Bacon.

How hard is it to get booked on One Hit Thunder?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does One Hit Thunder cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Music History, One Hit Wonders, Music Videos, and Popular Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

chrisfafalios@gmail.com

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