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Bizarre AlbumsREISSUE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Coming Out Of Their ShellsThis 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 2023-07-1821 min

Bizarre AlbumsTony Randall and Jack Klugman - The Odd Couple SingsAn album from a tv show based on a movie that was based on a play. This is the story of Tony Randall and Jack Klugman’s The Odd Couple Sings, from 1973. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2022-09-2716 min

Bizarre AlbumsREISSUE: Jan and Dean Meet BatmanThis is a reissue of Tony's favorite episode, Jan and Dean Meet Batman, from 1966. New episodes of Bizarre Albums return NEXT TUESDAY, August! Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2022-07-2619 min

Bizarre AlbumsSINGLES: Kobe Bryant - K.O.B.E.This is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on patreon.com/bizarrealbums Come out and see Tony on the road with Motion City Soundtrack, touring the US in June and July! Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2022-06-0710 min

Bizarre AlbumsGeneral Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite (Side 1 & 2)One year before their Tony Award winning show Cabaret hit Broadway, Kander and Ebb wrote a musical to take place at General Electric’s Utility Executives Conference. This is the story of General Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite, from 1966. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2022-02-0819 min

Bizarre AlbumsTammy Faye - Enough Is EnoughRight before their huge scandal broke,Tammy Faye Bakker, wife of the controversial televangelist Jim Bakker, released an album. This is the story of Tammy Faye’s Enough is Enough, from 1986. Thanks to Sara Benincasa! Check out her podcast, Well, This Isn't Normal. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-10-0518 min

Bizarre AlbumsFrank Sinatra - Trilogy: Past Present & FutureFocusing on disc 3 of Sinatra’s triple album…he sings about the future and space travel. This is the story of Frank Sinatra’s Trilogy: Past Present & Future, from 1980. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-09-2817 min

Bizarre AlbumsNFL CountryCountry music artists + NFL players. That’s about all you need to know. This is the story of NFL Country, from 1996. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-09-1416 min

Bizarre AlbumsJimmy Hart - Outrageous Conduct“The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart has had quite a life. He spent decades as a manager in professional wrestling, but in the years leading prior, he was a member of the rock band The Gentrys. Once he switched careers, he was able to use his music background in the world of wrestling. Today is the story of Jimmy Hart’s Outrageous Conduct, from 1985. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-09-0718 min

Bizarre AlbumsThe California RaisinsHow did singing and dancing clay raisins from commercials end up with a platinum album? Today is the story of The California Raisins (aka The California Raisins Sing The Hit Songs), from 1987. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-08-3118 min

Bizarre AlbumsSnoop Lion - ReincarnatedIt’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name. Snoop Dogg has had quite the life. His debut album goes to #1 and becomes the fastest selling hip hop album of all time. He dabbles in acting, porn, and youth football. Then in 2013 he went to Jamaica, started going by Snoop Lion and made a reggae album. This is the story of Snoop Lion’s Reincarnated, from 2013. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Foll...2021-08-2421 min

Bizarre AlbumsFoxboro Hot Tubs - Stop Drop and Roll!!!It’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name. After taking their career to new heights with their American Idiot album in 2004, Green Day made a garage rock album under the name Foxboro Hot Tubs. This is the story of Foxboro Hot Tubs' Stop Drop and Roll!!! from 2008. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton VazbtwrtRPClBAZWNpA0 ...2021-08-1717 min

Bizarre AlbumsPassengers: Original Soundtracks 1It’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name. When nearing the completion of their Zooropa album, U2 felt like they hit a wall. That’s when producer Brian Eno had them improvise. This turned into a project with Eno where the band would write songs for non-existent movies. This is the story of Passengers: Original Soundtracks 1, from 1995. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-08-1022 min

Bizarre AlbumsThe Dukes of Stratosphear - Psonic PsunspotIt’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name. XTC has been called anything from post-punk to power pop. In the mid-80’s, they would release a psychedelic album…under a fake name. And then did it again 2 years later. This is the story of The Dukes of Stratosphear’s Psonic Psunspot, from 1987. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-08-0519 min

Bizarre AlbumsThe Dukes of Stratosphear - 25 O’ClockIt’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name. XTC has been called anything from post-punk to power pop. In the mid-80’s, they would release a psychedelic album…under a fake name. This is the story of The Dukes of Stratosphear’s 25 O’Clock, from 1985. Special thanks to Paul Rust and Michael Cassady! Don’t forget to check out their podcast, SONG-A-WEEK by Don’t Stop or We’ll Die! Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tony 2021-08-0319 min

Bizarre AlbumsThe Rock-afire Explosion - Gee, Our 1st Album!A band made up entirely of animatronic animals that performed exclusively at a pizza restaurant. And they made an album. This is the story of Gee, Our 1st Album! by The Rock-afire Explosion, from 1982. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-07-2720 min

Bizarre AlbumsKids IncorporatedKids Incorporated started out as a syndicated television series about a band made up entirely of kids..and it became the launching pad for several soon to be stars. This is the story of Kids Incorporated, from 1984. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-07-2018 min

Bizarre AlbumsScott BaioScott Baio became a teen idol after going the cast of Happy Days in 1977. The storylines eventually pushed a romance with one of his co-stars as well as singing. A few years later, he was a co-star of a new spin-off and recorded an album. This is the story of Scott Baio's self titled album, from 1982. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-07-1319 min

Bizarre AlbumsThe Best of Marcel MarceaoThe most famous mime of all time and the birth of hip hop. This is the story of The Best of Marcel Marceao, from 1970. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagam: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-07-0616 min

Bizarre AlbumsThe Buddy Holly StoryIn 2021, Gary Busey has become a staple in comedies and reality tv, but back in 1978, he was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the Buddy Holly Story. He and his co-stars sang the songs and played the instruments themselves. This is the story of soundtrack for The Buddy Holly Story, from 1978. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-06-2921 min

Bizarre AlbumsPenny Marshall / Cindy Williams - Laverne & Shirley SingLaverne and Shirley (Penny Marshal and Cindy Williams) first appeared on an episode of Happy Days in late 1975. Just a few months later, they had their own spinoff. And it was immediately a huge hit. By the end of it’s first year on the air, they even released an album in-character. This is the story of Laverne & Shirley Sing, from 1976. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-06-2216 min

Bizarre AlbumsChris Gaines - Greatest HitsIn the 90's, Garth Brooks was the biggest star in all of music. He had four different albums that sold more than 10 million copies. He was not only the biggest star in country music, but he crossed over into the pop world as well. Then, Brooks did something very different. He created Chris Gaines, a rockstar alter ego. This is the story of Chris Gaines' Greatest Hits, also known as Garth Brooks in…the Life of Chris Gaines, from 1999. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow To...2021-06-1528 min

Bizarre AlbumsBrie Larson - Finally Out Of P.E.Brie Larson. Academy Award winning actress, Marvel superhero, and...teen pop star? It happened. This is the story of Brie Larson's Finally Out Of P.E., from 2005. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-06-0118 min

Bizarre AlbumsAll Ears: CB SongsCitizen's Band Radio, or CB Radio, blew up in the 1970's. They earned nearly 30% of all of Radio Shack's revenue. So, Radio Shack decided to capitalize on the trend and release a Radio Shack exclusive album full of CB themed songs. This is the story of All Ears: CB Songs, from 1977. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-05-2515 min

Bizarre AlbumsDonny MostActor Donny Most, grew up with singing as his first love. When he got the role of Ralph Malph on Happy Days, that derailed his singing dreams…for a little while. This is the story of Donny Most’s self titled album from 1976. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-05-1817 min

Bizarre AlbumsKurt RussellKurt Russell made his film debut when he was just 12 years old. By the time he was 15, Walt Disney signed him to a ten year contract. Shortly after his first big starring role for Disney, Kurt Russell recorded a bubblegum pop record for Capitol Records. This is the story or Kurt Russell's self titled album, from 1970. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-05-1116 min

Bizarre AlbumsFear of Pop - Volume IBen Folds Five had a mainstream hit with "Brick". The next move? Ben Folds decided to do an experimental project without his bandmates. This is the story of Fear of Pop - Volume I, from 1998. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-05-0417 min

Bizarre AlbumsGeorge Burns SingsA 73 year old comedian releases an album of music? It happened. This is the story of George Burns Sings, from 1969. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-04-2717 min

Bizarre AlbumsThe Beverly HillbilliesThe Beverly Hillbillies shot to #1 in the ratings faster than any other show in the history of television. It even had a a theme song that went to #1 on the country charts…but when a Beverly Hillbillies album with the entire cast was released, they didn’t have quite as much success. This is the story of The Beverly Hillbillies, from 1965. Support the show: patreon.com/tonythaxton Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-04-2019 min

Bizarre AlbumsVanilla Ice - Hard To SwallowAfter having a #1 album that was also the fastest selling hip hop album of all time, Vanilla Ice’s fame faded almost as quickly as it came. He tried to return in 1998…with a nu metal album. This is the story of Vanilla Ice’s Hard to Swallow, from 1998. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-04-1319 min

Bizarre AlbumsHulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band - Hulk RulesAfter being the biggest star professional wrestling had ever seen, Hulk Hogan left the WWF to star in his own tv series. It didn't last long before he came back to wrestling, but this time went to rival company, WCW in 1994. One year later, he made an album with some friends and his wife. This is the story of Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band's Hulk Rules, from 1995. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-04-0619 min

Bizarre AlbumsBIZARRE SINGLES: Prince - BatdanceDue to a scheduling problem, this week's show is an episode of Bizarre Singles from the Patreon. (I explain in the intro) Enjoy this episode of Bizarre Singles on Prince's "Batdance", from 1989. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-03-3012 min

Bizarre AlbumsSissy Spacek - Hangin' Up My HeartJust a few years after winning an Oscar for her performance as Loretta Lynn in Coal Miner's Daughter, Sissy Spacek recorded a country album of her own. This is the story of Sissy Spacek's Hangin' Up My Heart, from 1983. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-03-2318 min

Bizarre AlbumsRawhide's Clint Eastwood Sings Cowboy FavoritesBefore becoming a movie star, Clint Eastwood was a cast member of CBS’s Rawhide. Shortly before he got his first starring film role, he released an album. This is the story of Rawhide’s Clint Eastwood Sings Cowboy Favorites, from 1962…or 1963? Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-03-1617 min

Bizarre AlbumsBuster PoindexterDavid Johansen was the lead singer of the New York Dolls, a highly influential band in the 1970’s that paved the way for glam and punk. After their breakup and a lackluster solo career, David Johansen developed an alter ego, Buster Poindexter, and made an album of calypso and lounge music. This is the story of the debut Buster Poindexter album, from 1987. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton ...2021-03-0220 min

Bizarre AlbumsMr. T's CommandmentsMr. T was a bouncer and bodyguard who shot to fame when he was cast as Clubber Lang in Rocky III. Through that lead to tv shows, more movies, and even breakfast cereals. He developed a young fanbase, so, he made an album aimed at children. This is the story of Mr. T’s Commandments, from 1984. Special appearance by Hal Lublin (We Got This with Mark and Hal , Tights & Fights, and Good Morning Night Vale) Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums F...2021-02-2318 min

Bizarre AlbumsStevie Wonder's Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants (Part Two)Part two of this week's episode, covering the second disc of Stevie Wonder's Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants, from 1979. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-02-1816 min

Bizarre AlbumsStevie Wonder's Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants (Part One)After winning the Grammy for Album of the Year on three consecutive albums, Stevie Wonder took a three year break from recording. When he returned with a new album, it was a movie soundtrack to a documentary… based on a book…about plants. This is the story of Stevie Wonder's Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants, from 1979. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-02-1617 min

Bizarre AlbumsThe Turtles Present The Battle Of The BandsThe Turtles record label wanted them to write another “Happy Together”, but then The Beatles released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. And The Turtles said they wanted to make their own concept album…as a different band playing a different genre for every track. This is the story of The Turtles Present The Battle Of The Bands, from 1968. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-02-0919 min

Bizarre AlbumsLindsay Lohan - SpeakAfter being a successful child model as well as starring in several successful movies, actress Lindsay Lohan made her debut album when she was only 18. This is the story of Lindsay Lohan's Speak, from 2004. Special appearance by Jackie Johnson of the Natch Beaut podcast. Support the show to get bonus episode and more: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-02-0218 min

Bizarre AlbumsPercy Thrillington - ThrillingtonPaul McCartney released his first solo album in 1970, about one month prior to The Beatles’ Let It Be, the final album they would release. In 1971, he made his second album, Ram, with his wife Linda. Just before it’s release, he also made an orchestral instrumental version of the album. Eventually, the album would be released, under the pseudonym, Percy “Thrills” Thrillington. This is the story of Percy Thrillington’s Thrillington, from 1977. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton 2021-01-2619 min

Bizarre AlbumsPat Boone - In A Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice GuyPat Boone was the second biggest act of the late 1950’s, behind only Elvis Presley. Then he went down a country and gospel music path. Then in 1997 he shocked the world with an album of heavy metal covers. This is the story of Pat Boone’s, In A Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy, from 1997. Support the show: Patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton 2021-01-1918 min

Bizarre AlbumsKiefer Sutherland - Down In A HoleAfter over thirty years of being a successful actor, Kiefer Sutherland releases his debut country album. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2021-01-1217 min

Bizarre AlbumsJack Palance - PalanceOscar winner. Emmy winner. Country music recording artist. This is the story of Jack Palance's Palance, from 1970. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton 2021-01-0517 min

Bizarre AlbumsLynda Carter - PortraitLynda Carter shot to fame on the Wonder Woman tv series in 1975. But her first love was singing. This is the story of Lynda Carter’s Portrait, from 1978. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton 2020-12-2917 min

Bizarre AlbumsDallas Cowboys ChristmasHow does combining contemporary christian music, Robert Kardashian and the NFL result in a Christmas album? This is the story of Dallas Cowboys Christmas, from 1985…and 1986. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony Thaxton on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2020-12-2216 min

Bizarre AlbumsBad Religion - Christmas SongsLos Angeles punk veterans Bad Religion. Not exactly the band you would expect to release a Christmas album. But they did it. Because they wanted to. This is the story of Bad Religion's Christmas Songs, from 2013. Special thanks to Brett Gurewitz for talking with me for this episode! Support the show at patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2020-12-1521 min

Bizarre AlbumsYoko Ono/John Lennon, Unfinished Music No. 1: Two VirginsJust before The Beatles were to begin work on The White Album, John Lennon invited Yoko Ono over to his home....while his wife was away. They took acid, stayed up all night, and made this recording. This is the story of Yoko Ono/John Lennon, Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins, from 1968. Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2020-12-0817 min

Bizarre AlbumsEvel KnievelWhen motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel set out to jump Snake River Canyon on his "skycycle", an album was released on Amherst Records as a way to promote the event. This is the story of Evel Knievel, from 1974. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter and Instagram: @tonythaxton 2020-12-0116 min

Bizarre AlbumsIntroducing Bizarre AlbumsOn this new podcast, Tony Thaxton tells the story behind the strange albums that you can't believe actually exist. 2019-07-1001 min

Feliz NavipodFREE PATREON BONUS! THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL WATCH ALONG, Part 1A free bonus episode from our Patreon feed. Watch along (IF YOU DARE) with Tony and Todd as they watch the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special! Watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hH8rxarVG8 2018-12-2455 min

Feliz NavipodANNOUNCEMENT!A word from Tony and Todd.2018-04-1915 min

Feliz NavipodIt's Like Christmas with Tony and Todd!Listener mail!2018-04-121h 10

Feliz NavipodTony and Todd in: A Double SnakesNo guest this week, just T and T.2018-02-221h 02

Feliz NavipodAnother Tony -n-Todd EpisodeWe're losing our minds.2017-08-2440 min

Feliz NavipodJust Us: Todd and Tony 2017-06-221h 08

Feliz NavipodMatt Gourley: Episode IIMatt Gourley returns to the show to deliver on his plan to get Tony a real Christmas tree.2016-12-0759 min

Feliz NavipodTony and Todd: UnpluggedTodd is back from his trip to the UK. Tony is back from San Francisco. They were tired, but recorded an episode anyways.2016-11-1757 min

Feliz NavipodFeliz Navipod 2nd Anniversary Show!It's our 2nd Anniversary, so Tony plays some highlight from the show. Our favorite guests, bits, songs, and games. Featuring, but not limited to: Paul F. Tompkins, Jimmy Pardo, Jonah Ray, Sara Watkins and more!2015-11-111h 11

Feliz NavipodAre They Really Gonna Talk About Star Wars Again?A very "special" episode this week, as Tony recounts his debacle of trying to purchase Star Wars: The Force Awakens tickets, and questions why he cares so much. If you came for Christmas, this is not the episode you're looking for.2015-10-2136 min

Feliz NavipodAllison Weiss and Joanna KatcherAllison Weiss (musician-Side One Dummy Records) and Joanna Katcher (musician/producer) drop by this week! Get excited as Tony almost makes Allison want to end her life from some Terrible Christmas Songs!2015-10-071h 04

Feliz NavipodSex Nerd SandraSandra Daugherty, aka Sex Nerd Sandra, stops by this week. She teaches Tony about Burning Man, sex education and...Christmas sex toys?2015-09-161h 05

Feliz NavipodChris Farren, Episode IIHe’s back, but this time he’s in studio, he’s Chris Farren! Hear about Chris’ engagement, his Christmas album, and possibly a mention of Tony’s birthday. PLUS: Terrible Christmas Songs AND an exclusive performance from Chris!2015-09-0959 min

Feliz NavipodCeCe PleasantsComedy writer and old friend of Tony’s, CeCe Pleasants drops by this week! Find out the extremely complicated sounding, yet not complicated at all way that they became friends. Find out how CeCe learned the truth about Santa. Find out if her musical theater background helps her handle a spontaneous duet. All of this and more on this week’s show!2015-08-261h 01

Feliz NavipodTiny StillsFresh off of tour, Tiny Stills, aka Kailynn West, stops by from literally next door! On this episode, you’ll hear Kailynn and Tony cover a song together and you’ll hear Tony almost completely forget to talk about Christmas on his Christmas podcast.2015-08-191h 05

Feliz NavipodVanessa Bayer and Jonah BayerOur first siblings! Saturday Night Live’s Vanessa Bayer and her brother Jonah Bayer (Going Off Track podcast, United Nations) stop by! Old friends of Tony’s from way back. Check out their web series, Sound Advice.2015-07-081h 09

Feliz NavipodJesse JohnsonJesse Johnson, keyboardist for Motion City Soundtrack is back on the show! This week marks the 10th anniversary of the release of the band’s Commit This To Memory album, so he and Tony reminisce!2015-06-111h 00

Feliz NavipodDan KonopkaThis week, we have the drummer of Ok Go, Dan Konopka! Dan finally clears up what dj’s actually do, discusses some of the logistics of an Ok Go video shoot, one of the greatest days of Tony’s life, and being a father of a child when there’s a new Star Wars movie coming. (a few audio issues on this one, our apologies!)2015-05-271h 14

Feliz NavipodJenna BuschHost/writer/sci-fi lover, Jenna Busch (Most Craved, Cocktails with Stan, Legion of Leia) stops by this week. Sorry Star Wars haters, she and Tony get into lots of Star Wars talk again. Plus, the appropriate amount of Christmas talk. She even introduces Tony to a new Christmas classic!2015-04-2957 min

Feliz NavipodNick Diener and Jonathan Diener of The SwellersNick Diener and Jonathan Diener of The Swellers are on the show this week! Tony caught up with his old touring pals while playing their final show in Los Angeles.2015-04-1557 min

Feliz NavipodTodd CooperIt's Feliz NaviTodd! Tony's U Two Talkin' U2 To Me Too? Yes. co-host, Todd Cooper, stops by for his first solo visit to the show.2015-03-111h 08

Feliz NavipodTony ThaxtonIt's just Tony and Rigby this week, so Tony takes to Twitter to answer some questions!2015-03-0426 min

Feliz NavipodChristophe Zajac-DenekLittle person actor, stuntman, drummer, and old friend of Tony’s, Christophe Zajac-Denek is on the show this week. Ever wonder what it might be like as a little person, especially during the Christmas season? Christophe is here to fill you in!2015-02-181h 09

Feliz NavipodDe'Mar HamiltonDrummer of the Plain White T's and Tony's old touring buddy, De"Mar Hamilton drops by this week!2015-01-2856 min

Feliz NavipodKate Micucci and Cat SolenKate Micucci (Garfunkel and Oates) and director, Cat Solen drop by this week. Topics include but are not limited to: Christmas, Frozen, cookies, and their new video with Tony, “Puppets Understand”!2015-01-211h 15

Feliz NavipodThe MatchesOld touring pals of Tony, The Matches stop by this week! They're back together and playing shows for the 10th anniversary of their record E. Von Dahl Killed The Locals. Tony and the guys reminisce on the old touring days, discuss their upcoming documentary, and even play a song. Plus, a very chaotic Christmas Quiz!2014-12-0359 min

Feliz NavipodJimmy PardoIt’s our one year anniversary! Who better to come and celebrate with us than comedian, Jimmy Pardo?! The host of the award winning Never Not Funny podcast had Tony (sans Rigby) at his dojo to talk rock concerts, Christmas in Chicago, the Tooth Fairy and more. PLUS, a Chicago edition of the Christmas Quiz!2014-11-051h 19

Feliz NavipodJohn Ross BowieActor/comedian John Ross Bowie drops by this week! He discusses his unlikely love of both punk rock and Broadway musicals. He also remembers a Christmas memory that had long been blocked out in his head. Plus, he and Tony listen to some terrible Christmas songs.2014-10-221h 15

Feliz NavipodBrandon BirdOne of Tony's favorite artists, Brandon Bird stops by this week! He tells an amazing story about Christmas and Kelsey Grammer. He also talks about Sears. A lot.2014-10-151h 08

Feliz NavipodGil The Mutant Season and Katie LevineThis week we have 12 year old podcaster, Gil (The Mutant Season) and producer Katie Levine (Nerdist Industries)! Gil talks about his trip to Japan, Katie barely knows what Christmas is, and Gil makes Tony and Katie feel old.2014-10-081h 06

Feliz NavipodJonah Raydio (DRUNK EPISODE)This week, Tony leaves Burbank to record a VERY drunken episode with the guys from Jonah Raydio: Cash Hartzell, Neil Mahoney, and Jonah Ray. Also joining in are Daniel Weidenfeld and Brad Neely from China, IL on Adult Swim.2014-09-171h 45

Feliz NavipodEd SalazarThis week we have Ed Salazar (The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail)! Tony and Ed recently received gift cards for Applebee's and decided to take the show there. This episode contains doses of the following: Mozzarella sticks, Nebraska, Germany, a broken arm story, chicken fingers, and forgetting to wrap your Tauntaun.2014-09-101h 31

Feliz NavipodGeoff TateComedian, Geoff Tate (Afternoon, Everybody podcast) stops by this week. He discusses (and proves) his love of Cheers, Tom Petty, and reminds Tony that this show is supposed to be about Christmas.2014-08-201h 21

Feliz NavipodEli OlsbergThis week, comedian Eli Olsberg drops by. Eli discusses growing up going to rock shows in Florida, the time he was mistaken for a member of Boys Night Out, and he and Tony listen to some Terrible Christmas Songs from the John Waters Christmas album.2014-08-131h 06

Feliz NavipodMatt PryorThis week, Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams, Nothing To Write Home About podcast) drops by, He and Tony discuss their touring life breakdowns and read YOUR tweets!2014-07-3048 min

Feliz NavipodMatt TaylorTony's best friend and former bandmate, Matt Taylor of Motion City Soundtrack, stops by this week. Even though they've been friends for nearly 22 years, communication quickly becomes difficult because they ate way too many burgers. Like, a lot of them. They also finally unveil a song they wrote together 3 years ago. This will forever be known as the burger episode. Burgers.2014-07-0945 min

Feliz NavipodDave RossDave Ross, comedian and host of the Terrified podcast, stops by. He and Tony discuss the problems of anxiety and the joys of Christmas(obviously).2014-07-021h 02

Feliz NavipodBig Bird, Oscar The Grouch, Caroll Spinney, and Dave LaMattinaThis week, Tony had the unbelievable opportunity to chat with the legendary Caroll Spinney of Sesame Street, which also meant that Oscar The Grouch and Big Bird stopped by as well. Hear about Caroll's amazing 45 year (and still going!) career as a puppeteer. They are also joined by director Dave LaMattina, who co-directed the new I Am Big Bird documentary.2014-06-1828 min

Feliz NavipodLeslie SimonTony's old friend, Leslie Simon drops by. The writer/author and Tony share several old memories, plus hit the following bullet points, in no particular order: Eggs, Kazaam, Air Bud.2014-06-111h 13

Feliz NavipodDan TelferComedian Dan Telfer stops by. He and Tony quickly realize how similiar they are. Plus, are they really gonna talk about Star Wars again?2014-06-041h 09

Feliz NavipodTim Nordwind and Dan Konopka of Ok GoOld friends Dan Konopka and Tim Nordwind from Ok Go drop in for a visit with Tony and Rigby this week. Yarns are spun. Sometimes they're about hanging with a member of N*SYNC. Sometimes they're about Star Wars. Sometimes they're neither. Plus, another edition of the Christmas Quiz.2014-05-071h 07

Feliz NavipodJohn NolanRecorded at The Palladium in Hollywood, Tony catches up with his old tour-mate, John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday. Tony and John reminisce on their early touring days, 80’s baseball, Bo Jackson, and a mutual love of past guest, Brian Keith Diaz.2014-04-0246 min

Feliz NavipodJukebox The GhostJukebox The Ghost, old friends from Tony's touring days, stop by for a chat and even play a few tunes.2014-02-261h 02

Feliz NavipodMike PhirmanThis week, Rigby and Tony get a visit from their friend (and Tony’s bandmate), Mike Phirman. Mike talks fatherhood, his few acting experiences, and debuts one of his new songs! Plus, the return of the Christmas Quiz!2014-02-121h 03

Feliz NavipodBrian Keith DiazThis week, Tony is delighted to have his old friend and current author, Brian Keith Diaz stop by to talk about his new book, 1800 Miles To Nowhere. And for just a good old fashioned hang. Can Brian fare better at the “Doug Benson Edition” of the Christmas Quiz? You may never know. Unless you listen. This is a fun one.2014-01-161h 00

Feliz NavipodAllison WeissAllison Weiss surprises Tony with a visit PLUS an exclusive in studio performance!2014-01-0854 min

Feliz NavipodBrett GurewitzBad Religion guitarist and Epitaph Records honcho Brett Gurewitz stops by for a visit with Tony.2013-12-1148 min

Feliz NavipodMatt Taylor and Jesse Johnson of Motion City SoundtrackIt's Thanksgiving week(unfortunately), and Tony's old bandmates Matt and Jesse come by to visit, play the Christmas quiz and have some drinks. And then some more drinks.2013-11-271h 08

Feliz NavipodJoe LedbetterArtist Joe Ledbetter stops by for a visit with Tony. And just in time, because things were getting REAL stupid.2013-11-2056 min

Feliz NavipodJohn RoyComedian John Roy stops by to see Tony and take the Christmas Quiz. Plus, a little something for the Jewish crowd, Dave Kloc comes by for the first installment of Spinnin' Yarns and Dreidels with the K Man.2013-11-1357 min