TnT's Hit Songs From Mars
TnT's Hit Songs From Mars seeks to unravel the stories behind some of pop's most unlikely hits. From simple curiosities to songs that changed the world, we examine the sociopolitical and cultural factors that contributed to the success of these surprising outliers, and the impact these songs had on society.
Episodes
39 episodes
Tom's Diner - D.N.A. (feat. Suzanne Vega)
Da da da da DA da da DA da DA duh DUH duh DAT duh duhIn this week's ep-i-sodeTnT do Suz-anne Ve-gaThe lads go a-ca-pell-a with her hit song Tom's Di-nerIn the midst of their dis-cuss-ion they find their way to Rich-ard Buck-...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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49:38
Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler
In this very special Halloween episode, Tom and Ty get out their protective eyewear, turn around, and stare into the bright eyes of Bonnie Tyler's 1983 "Total Eclipse of the Heart." Nearly blinded by Jim Steinman's over-the-top songwriting, the...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:00:34
They Don't Care About Us - Michael Jackson
In this episode, the lads pay homage to Michael Jackson's 1996 sleeper hit "They Don't Care About Us." On their pilgrimage (by llama of course), they are joined by the likes of Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Freddie Mercury, Thomas Dolby No...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:00:32
She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby
In this episode the TnT Dork Collective get their nerd on with the geeky 1982 classic "She Blinded Me With Science." Tom blows Ty's mind with some little-known (and nerdy) Thomas Dolby trivia, including his associations with Foreigner, Joni Mit...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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56:36
In Dreams - Roy Orbison
In this episode the fellas dream their way back to 1963 and stare in disbelief (and delight) as the legendary Roy Orbison upstages the Beatles not once but twice with his top ten hit "In Dreams." Little did Roy know that as Orbi-mania fad...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:09:42
It's Oh So Quiet - Björk
In this episode Tom goes berserk for Björk while Ty is blasé on her quirk. While Tom tries to convince Ty to not be a “jörk” about her work, the boys discuss the annoyingly unrepresentative hits that sometimes define an artist. While figurative...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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56:38
Another Brick in the Wall pt. 2 - Pink Floyd
In this episode, the lads travel back to the disco era where they shake their boo-tays to none other than...Pink Floyd? As they try to dig the dark Floydian disco groove, they critique some hits (and misses) of rock bands attempting disco...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:01:19
Tubular Bells (Pt. 1) - Theme From "The Exorcist"
In this episode, the lads become possessed by the unnerving creepiness of Mike Oldfield's unlikely hit "Tubular Bells", the theme music from the 1973 horror classic The Exorcist. Thankfully, special guest Joseph Trivers performs ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:05:16
Love Shack - The B-52s
In this episode, the lads got them a pod that's as big as whale and it's about to set sail! On route to the B-52s' "Love Shack" they head down the Atlanta Highway and pick up some shiny happy people including REM, Iggy Pop, Nile Rodgers, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:02:43
Ball of Confusion - Love and Rockets
In this episode Tom presents his Dissertation on Delay to Professor Ralston, who must choose the Hit Songiest Song From Mars from a number of worthy (and not so worthy) candidates. The challenge pits Love and Rockets against The Temptations, Ed...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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58:45
Trololo - Eduard Khil
Now that the Falalalala season is over, time to get into the Trololo! Join the comrades as they revisit the "Golden Age" of YouTube (and perhaps the internet itself) with Eduard Khil's legendary non-lexical vocable masterpiece. As they travel a...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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48:59
Fairytale of New York - The Pogues
O come all ye faithful and join the lads as they say pogue mahone to Christmas, with that most un-Christmassy of Christmas carols "Fairytale of New York." As they attempt (and fail) to find the true meaning of Christmas, the fellows examine the...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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58:10
More, More, More - Andrea True Connection
Join the lads as they put on their skates and travel back to the roller disco era, grooving to the melodious tones of the Andrea True Connection's "More, More, More." As they try to keep their balance, the boyz marvel at the crisis turned...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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44:39
Chaise Longue - Wet Leg
In this episode, the lads kick back (all day long) on Wet Leg's "Chaise Longue." As they consume a six-pack of warm beer, they examine the Sprechgesang (speak-singing) approach to music and uncover a long history of talk-pop dati...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:02:53
Canon in D - Pachelbel
In this episode, the boyz go for baroque and bet the pot on Pachelbel's smash 1680 hit Canon in D. With the stakes high, the lads call the bluff of the artists who have incorporated Pachelbel's Canon into their music, up the ante on the i...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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56:32
Old Town Road - Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
This week, the boyz take a trip down the Old Town Road to Baseball Country with special guest Bryan Ruby, professional ball player and up-and-coming country phenom. Along the way, the trio discuss the true meaning of country, songs that come ou...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:14:04
Enter Sandman - Metallica
In this episode, the lads revisit the summer of '91 and marvel at the gathering storm that will change music forever. The bleach-blonde remnants of hair-metal are blown into the gutter of Sunset Strip, making way for the arrival of gr...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:04:06
Hurt - Johnny Cash
In this episode the boys untangle the knots surrounding the unlikely pairing of Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor and Johnny Cash. Despite initial mistrust on both sides, the Reznor-penned "Hurt" takes on new depth and meaning sung through Cash's d...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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56:35
Valley Girl - Frank & Moon Zappa
In this episode, the dudes take it to the max and travel to LA's San Fernando Valley where they rock out to Frank & Moon Zappa's totally tubular 1982 hit "Valley Girl." After stopping by Ridgemont high for their goat yoga class, they ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:08:13
Mr. Roboto - Styx
In this episode Tom and Ty sit down for a late-night session and attempt to decipher the strangeness that is Styx's 1983 sci-fi classic, Mr. Roboto. With their beer goggles on, they prove that they are just men whose circumstances went beyond t...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:06:51
Ça plane pour moi - Plastic Bertrand
Parlez-vous français, y'all? This week, join les garçons as they take a trip to Belgium where they rock out to Plastic Bertrand's unique 1978 hit (along with its evil English twin). Along the way, they examine the unlikely connections bet...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:02:37
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
In this episode the fellas wax rhapsodic on the wildly successful Queen hit from 1975, Bohemian Rhapsody. It's a wild ride around Aurora, Illinois with your guides Wayne and Garth, featuring a detour to see the Judas Priest, and feelin' emotion...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:08:34
Timothy - The Buoys
In this episode, the boyz bite off more than they can chew as they delve into some, shall we say, tender topics? Join T & T as they examine the Buoys' surprise 1971 hit "Timothy" and the consequences of trying (and failing) t...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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57:35
Once in a Lifetime - Talking Heads
For this episode Tom gets on the rock'n'roll pulpit and preaches the TnT gospel as Ty removes water from the bottom of the ocean. As the boys dissect the Talking Heads classic Once in a Lifetime, they marvel at the genre-bending nature of this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:09:18
I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing - New Seekers
In this episode Ty takes a break from teaching Tom to sing and focuses his efforts on world peace and harmony, with a lemon twist. As the boyz delve into the New Seeker's "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" made famous by Coca-Cola, they disc...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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58:36
