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Bizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsCarl Lewis & Electric Storm - IdatenA record breaking American Olympic athlete makes history, but much of America isn't fond of the way he acts...so he takes his "talents" to Japan. This is the story of Carl Lewis & Electric Storm's Idaten, from 1985. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2024-02-1317 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsAll Sports BandInspired by the Village People, a group is assembled of musicians who dress as athletes. This is the story of All Sports Band’s self titled album, from 1981. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Instagram: @tonythaxton 2024-02-0616 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsScott Baio - The Boys Are Out TonightThe Happy Days star records a follow up to his slightly successful first album. This is the story of Scott Baio’s The Boys Are Out Tonight, from 1983.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2024-01-2321 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsTerry Bradshaw Sings Christmas Songs For The Whole FamilyNFL Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw records a Christmas album…but is it a bootleg or not? This is the story of Terry Bradshaw Sings Christmas Songs For The Whole Family, from 1996. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-12-1915 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsThe Regis Philbin Christmas AlbumThe man with the Guiness World Record for Most Hours on Camera, Regis Philbin, releases a Christmas Album. This is the story of The Regis Philbin Christmas Album, from 2005.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton 2023-12-1221 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsThe Grip of LeadershipA Coca-Cola industrial musical, for their 75th anniversary. This is the story of The Grip of Leadership, from 1961. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton 2023-12-0518 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsDr Pepper. The Most Original Soft Drink Ever - Original Cast AlbumSome legendary musicians take part in a new advertising campaign for Dr. Pepper. This is the story of Dr Pepper. The Most Original Soft Drink Ever - Original Cast Album, from 1974. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton 2023-11-2819 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsSINGLES: Dickie Goodman - Mr. JawsHappy Thanksgiving! The show is taking the week off for the holiday, so here's an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted in 2020 on patreon.com/bizarrealbums Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums 2023-11-2110 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsPool-Pah - The Flasher / An Original Soundtrack RecordingIn the early 70’s, porn was (almost) going mainstream. An X-rated film initially called Forbidden Under Censorship of the King is retitled The Flasher and the soundtrack is written and recorded by a little known NY band called Pool-Pah, with some help from Rupert Holmes. This is the story of Pool-Pah’s The Flasher/An Original Soundtrack Recording, from 1973.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton 2023-11-1418 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsScatman Crothers - Big Ben SingsBest known for his roles in The Shining, Chico and The Man, and various cartoon voices, Scatman Crothers releases an album on Motown. This is the story of Scatman Crothers’ Big Ben Sings, from 1973.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-11-0719 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsBobby (Boris) Pickett - The Original Monster MashBobby Pickett grew up watching horror movies and doing impressions of those characters. His Boris Karloff impression would lead to a perennial Halloween favorite. This is the story of Bobby (Boris) Pickett’s The Original Monster Mash, from 1962. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-10-3120 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsSINGLES: Bobby "Boris" Pickett - Climate MashDue to scheduling conflicts, this is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on Patreon in 2020. Since it's Halloween-time, this is the story of Bobby "Boris" Pickett's reworking of the "Monster Mash" about climate change..."Climate Mash", from 2005. New episodes will return (again) next week! (I promise!) Happy Halloween! Support the show: Patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums 2023-10-2410 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsMusic From The Motion Picture Soundtrack “Howard The Duck”George Lucas helps make the first Marvel movie…and it features Lea Thompson, fresh off of Back to the Future, in a band. This is the story of Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack “Howard The Duck”, from 1986. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton2023-10-1722 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsREISSUE: Vanilla Ice - Hard To SwallowThis is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2021. New episodes will return on 10.17.23 Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums 2023-10-0319 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsL. Ron Hubbard - Space JazzThe founder of Scientology creates the world’s first soundtrack to a book for Battlefield Earth. This is the story of L. Ron Hubbard’s Space Jazz, from 1982.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton2023-09-1919 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsPresenting The Sugar BearsAn impressive collection of songwriters contribute to an album for a cereal mascot. This is the story of Presenting The Sugar Bears, from 1971.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-09-1216 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsTerry Funk - Great TexanThe late professional wrestling hall of famer and hardcore icon, Terry Funk records an album in Japan. This is the story of Terry Funk’s Great Texan, from 1984. Special appearance by Colt Cabana!  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-08-2916 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsGalactic EmpireAfter their metal version of the theme from Star Wars went viral, a couple of producers decide to turn the idea into an actual band. This is the story of Galactic Empire, from 2017. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-08-2216 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsSteven Seagal - Songs from the Crystal CaveThe martial artist, actor, and avid guitar collector records an album. This is the story of Steven Seagal’s Songs from the Crystal Cave, from 2004. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-08-1519 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsBarbie - The LookThe Barbie doll was created in 1959. In 1990, she released a rock and roll album. This is the story of Barbie’s The Look, from 1990. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton2023-08-0117 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre 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: @tonythaxton2023-07-1821 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsMcGruff's Smart Kids AlbumThis is perhaps the most requested album on the show ever. This is the story of McGruff's Smart Kids Album, from 1987. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-07-1117 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsVillage People - RenaissanceWhen the 1980’s rolled around and the disco backlash had begun, the Village People tried to pivot their look and sound. This is the story of Village People’s Renaissance, from 1981. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-06-1320 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsBarry Williams - The Return of Johnny Bravo26 years after the "Adios, Johnny Bravo" episode of the Brady Bunch, Barry Williams records his first solo album. This is the story of Barry Williams' The Return of Johnny Bravo, from 1999. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-06-0616 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsSINGLES: Pee Wee Herman - Surfin' BirdThis is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on Patreon.com/bizarrealbums Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-05-3009 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsClarissa And The Straightjackets - This Is What "Na Na" MeansClarissa Explains It All was a hit teen show that proved girls AND boys could like a show with a female lead. Just before the series ended, an album was released. This is the story of Clarissa and the Straightjackets, This Is What “Na Na” Means, from 1994. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-05-2316 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsCorey Feldman - Love LeftThe 80’s child actor grew up in a musical household and when his acting career slowed down a bit, he released his own album.  This is the story of Corey Feldman’s Love Left, from 1994. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-05-1617 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsAlyssa Milano - Look In My HeartShe started playing the role of Samantha Micelli on Who’s The Boss in 1984. In 1985, she starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando. A few years later, Commando becomes extremely popular in Japan…which leads to an album deal in Japan for the teen.  This is the story of Alyssa Milano’s Look In My Heart, from 1989.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-05-0216 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsTerrence Howard - Shine Through ItAfter so many music-related roles, the award winning makes an album for Columbia Records. This is the story of Terrence Howard’s Shine Through It, from 2008.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-04-2518 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsEdward Furlong - Hold On TightAfter making his acting debut in Terminator 2, teenage Edward Furlong becomes a pop star in Japan. This is the story of Edward Furlong’s Hold On Tight, from 1992. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-04-1816 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsFabio After DarkThe Italian male model who graced so many romance novel covers, releases an album. This is the story of Fabio After Dark, from 1993. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-04-1115 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsJohn Cena And Tha Trademarc - You Can't See MeIt's Wrestlemania week, so it's seemed like the time to discuss John Cena's hip hop album. This is the story of John Cena And Tha Trademarc's You Can't See Me, from 2005.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-03-2820 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsThe Bacon Brothers - ForosocoIn 1994, Actor Kevin Bacon and his older brother Michael were asked to perform a one time only show for charity. As of 2023, they’re still performing and recording. This is the story of The Bacon Brothers’ Forosoco, from 1997. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-03-2117 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsRobert Downey Jr. - The FuturistIn the midst of his rollercoaster career, the Academy Award nominated actor tries his hand at music. This is the story of Robert Downey Jr.'s, The Futurist, from 2004.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-03-1417 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsThe Doors - Other VoicesWhen Jim Morrison died in July of 1971, the other members of The Doors decided to go ahead and finish the record they had started without him. This is the story of The Doors’ Other Voices, from 1971. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-02-2815 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsTim McCarver Sings Selections From The Great American SongbookThe late Major League Baseball catcher and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer records an album in Memphis. This is the story of Tim McCarver Sings Selections From The Great American Songbook, from 2009. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-02-2117 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsThe Fonzettes - The Fonz PartyA mysterious album by a mysterious group composed entirely of songs about Arthur Fonzarelli, aka The Fonz. This is the story of The Fonzettes' The Fonz Party, from 1976. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-02-1416 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsYou're My Girl: Romantic Reflections By Jack WebbThe creator and star of Dragnet records an album "because he yearns to be a part of the world of music and he has nothing else to contribute". This is the story of You're My Girl: Romantic Reflections By Jack Webb, from 1958. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-02-0718 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsMeadowlark Lemon - My KidsThe legendary Harlem Globetrotter records an album. This is the story of Meadowlark Lemon’s My Kids, from 1979. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-01-2414 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsArchie & Edith - Side By SideIn the early 70's, the two leads from the biggest show on television, All In The Family, release an album. This is the story of Archie & Edith, Side By Side, from 1973. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2023-01-1018 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsREISSUE: Bruce Willis - The Return of BrunoThis is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2019.  While being one of the stars of Moonlighting (and this is pre-Die Hard), Bruce Willis makes an album. This is the story of Bruce Willis' The Return of Bruno.  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2022-12-2714 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsBonanza: Christmas on the PonderosaWith 432 episodes, Bonanza is one of the longest running live-action television shows of all time. With that kind of last power, of course they made a Christmas album. This is the story of Bonanza: Christmas on the Ponderosa, from 1963.  Special appearance by Andy Daly!  Listen to Andy's podcast, Bonanas For Bonanza Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums  Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums  Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2022-12-2019 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsDuck The Halls: A Robertson Family ChristmasThe stars of Duck Dynasty make a Christmas album. This is the story of Duck The Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas, from 2013. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 2022-12-1318 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre AlbumsA Rubber Band ChristmasA couple of musicians from Massachusetts record an entire Christmas album using only office supplies. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton2022-12-0615 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre 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 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre 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 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre 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 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre 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 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre 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 minBizarre AlbumsBizarre 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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=6hH8rxarVG82018-12-2455 minFeliz NavipodFeliz NavipodANNOUNCEMENT!A word from Tony and Todd.2018-04-1915 minFeliz NavipodFeliz NavipodIt's Like Christmas with Tony and Todd!Listener mail!2018-04-121h 10Feliz NavipodFeliz NavipodTony and Todd in: A Double SnakesNo guest this week, just T and T.2018-02-221h 02Feliz NavipodFeliz NavipodAnother Tony -n-Todd EpisodeWe're losing our minds.2017-08-2440 minFeliz NavipodFeliz NavipodJust Us: Todd and Tony2017-06-221h 08Feliz NavipodFeliz NavipodMatt Gourley: Episode IIMatt Gourley returns to the show to deliver on his plan to get Tony a real Christmas tree.2016-12-0759 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 11Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 04Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 05Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 01Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 05Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 09Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 00Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 14Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 08Feliz NavipodFeliz NavipodTony ThaxtonIt's just Tony and Rigby this week, so Tony takes to Twitter to answer some questions!2015-03-0426 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 09Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 15Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 19Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 15Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 08Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 06Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 45Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 31Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 21Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 06Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 02Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 13Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 09Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 07Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 02Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 03Feliz NavipodFeliz 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 00Feliz NavipodFeliz NavipodAllison WeissAllison Weiss surprises Tony with a visit PLUS an exclusive in studio performance!2014-01-0854 minFeliz NavipodFeliz NavipodBrett GurewitzBad Religion guitarist and Epitaph Records honcho Brett Gurewitz stops by for a visit with Tony.2013-12-1148 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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 08Feliz NavipodFeliz NavipodJoe LedbetterArtist Joe Ledbetter stops by for a visit with Tony.  And just in time, because things were getting REAL stupid.2013-11-2056 minFeliz NavipodFeliz 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