- 45 minutes 26 secondsBelvedere Bros S2E14: The Dropout
In a Mr. Belvedere episode that first aired on January 17th, 1986, Marsha fails a law exam, leading to a transformation into a stereotypical 50s housewife. Meanwhile, Heather has a date, Wesley punches a classmate, and Kevin is making lots of noise with his drumsticks.
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30 October 2026, 9:00 am - 53 minutes 51 seconds“Maniac” by Michael Sembello (f/ Scott Roger)
What started as a song about a serial killer became a song about passion for dance, and that in turn became a #1 hit for Michael Sembello in 1983. “Maniac” was featured in the wildly popular film Flashdance, shooting the song from this relatively unknown artist to the top of the charts. Though Michael was far from a household name, his past session work was beyond impressive, and it’s a great story about a truly talented and unique artist having a moment. This week, musician and Horror Movie Night host Scott Roger joins in on the Sembello-mania!
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28 October 2026, 7:18 pm - 46 minutes 24 secondsBelvedere Bros S2E13: The Teacher
The focus of this week is the thirteenth episode of the second season of Mr. Belvedere, which first aired on January 10th, 1986. In this episode, Mr. Belvedere gets himself a sugar mama, which unfortunately ends up being Wesley’s teacher. Lynn also manages to insult the entire city of Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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23 October 2026, 9:05 am - 48 minutes 23 seconds“Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” by Digable Planets
“Slick” and “cool” are actually GREAT descriptors for the sound of Digable Planets. This hip hop trio paired jazz samples with unforgettable hooks, and by 1993, they had a huge hit with the inescapable “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat).” A gold record and a Grammy followed, and Digable Planets seemed to be on their way to superstardom. A more experimental and politically charged sophomore release, however, was something that the world wasn’t ready for. Regardless, the group remains respected and revered, and the fact that they only had one breakthrough hit gives us a good reason to feature them on One Hit Thunder.
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21 October 2026, 6:48 pm - 38 minutes 20 secondsBelvedere Bros: A conversation with Ilene Graff (aka Marsha Owens)
It’s no secret that the Belvedere Bros are HUGE Marsha Owens fans, and in this episode, the beautiful and talented Ilene Graff sits in for a fun conversation about her time on Mr. Belvedere! This installment of the show is filled with Ilene’s infectious laughter as she answers several burning questions about her experience as the inspiring mother on our favorite show.
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16 October 2026, 9:00 am - 59 minutes 29 seconds“Am I Wrong” by Nico & Vinz
This week, we’re exploring the career of Nico & Vinz, the Norwegian duo who brought us the 2014 hit “Am I Wrong.” The song combines huge pop hooks with African musical influences, and they even used the music video as an opportunity to show the beauty of the continent. Their breakout album Black Star Elephant combined socially conscious lyrics with ultra-catchy, genre-bending tracks, but would it be wrong to assume that they deserved even MORE worldwide acclaim? That’s what we’ll try to figure out in this week’s episode.
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14 October 2026, 6:00 pm - 1 hour 9 minutesBelvedere Bros S2E12: Speechless
In the first Mr. Belvedere episode of 1986, George receives a prestigious award, Kevin gets “married”, and Marsha takes everyone’s breath away.
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9 October 2026, 9:05 am - 1 hour 12 minutes“The Impression That I Get” by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
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 and catalog of the Bosstones, despite the strange and unceremonious breakup of the band.
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7 October 2026, 7:54 pm - 1 hour 15 minutesBelvedere Bros S2E11: The Prize
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.
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2 October 2026, 9:05 am - 55 minutes 1 second“Zoot Suit Riot” by Cherry Poppin’ Daddies (f/ Shane Torres)
The swing revival of the 90s came and went in an instant, but the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies were able to ride that wave all the way to the bank. Despite having quite possibly the worst band name of all time, “Zoot Suit Riot” helped the band sell 2 million copies of their album of the same name, which was actually a compilation of songs from previous albums that fit with the throwback sound of the single. The band, who had long had a much more eclectic sound and a wild stage show to match, found themselves pigeonholed, even after the short-lived swing trend died out. This week, we’re joined by comedian Shane Torres to explore the prolific and often contentious career of The Daddies, who eventually shortened the band name and embraced the sound that made them famous.
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30 September 2026, 8:21 pm - 47 minutes 14 secondsBelvedere Bros S2E10: Pinball
In an episode that first aired on the day that both Chrissy Teigen AND Kaley Cuoco were born, Mr. Belvedere develops an addiction to pinball.
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