Bizarre Albums

Tony Thaxton

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Tony Thaxton explores the weirder side of music, celebrating and telling the story behind those strange albums that make you wonder how and why they exist. Doing deep dives on albums released by pro athletes, actors, fictional characters, and more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bizarrealbums/support

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255 episodes

REISSUE - Pat Boone - In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode, originally posted in 2021.

18m
Mar 27
REISSUE - Paris Hilton - Paris

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2020.

20m
Feb 27
REISSUE: Meco - Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk

This is a rebroadcast of one of Tony's favorite Bizarre Albums episodes from 2019. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums

15m
Feb 20
Carl Lewis & Electric Storm - Idaten

A 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

17m
Feb 13
All Sports Band

Inspired 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Instagram: @tonythaxton

16m
Feb 06
SINGLES: Hervé Villechaize – Why

Due to unforeseen circumstances, a new episode could not be recorded this week. Please enjoy this episode of Bizarre Singles originally posted on Patreon.com/bizarrealbums in 2021.

9m
Jan 30
Scott Baio - The Boys Are Out Tonight

The 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

21m
Jan 23
REISSUE: The Best of Marcel Marceao

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2021. New episodes return next week!

16m
Jan 16
REISSUE: Little Joe Sure Can Sing!

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2022. The show will be back with new episodes on January 23!

20m
Jan 09
REISSUE: William Shatner - The Transformed Man

This a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020.

16m
Jan 02
REISSUE: Yoko Ono / John Lennon, Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums

17m
Dec 26, 2023
Terry Bradshaw Sings Christmas Songs For The Whole Family

NFL 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

15m
Dec 19, 2023
The Regis Philbin Christmas Album

The 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton

21m
Dec 12, 2023
The Grip of Leadership

A 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton

18m
Dec 05, 2023
Dr Pepper. The Most Original Soft Drink Ever - Original Cast Album

Some 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton

19m
Nov 28, 2023
SINGLES: Dickie Goodman - Mr. Jaws

Happy 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

10m
Nov 21, 2023
Pool-Pah - The Flasher / An Original Soundtrack Recording

In 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton

18m
Nov 14, 2023
Scatman Crothers - Big Ben Sings

Best 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

19m
Nov 07, 2023
Bobby (Boris) Pickett - The Original Monster Mash

Bobby 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

20m
Oct 31, 2023
SINGLES: Bobby "Boris" Pickett - Climate Mash

Due 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

10m
Oct 24, 2023
Music From The Motion Picture “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 “Howard The Duck”, from 1986. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

22m
Oct 17, 2023
REISSUE: Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark

This is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2019. New episodes return next week!

17m
Oct 10, 2023
REISSUE: Vanilla Ice - Hard To Swallow

This 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

19m
Oct 03, 2023
REISSUE: Eddie Murphy - How Could It Be

This is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums

15m
Sep 26, 2023
L. Ron Hubbard - Space Jazz

The 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

19m
Sep 19, 2023
Presenting The Sugar Bears

An 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

16m
Sep 12, 2023
SINGLES: Burt Ward - Boy Wonder, I Love You

This is an unlocked episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted in 2021 on patreon.com/bizarrealbums

10m
Sep 05, 2023
Terry Funk - Great Texan

The 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! http://coltcabana.com/  Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

16m
Aug 29, 2023
Galactic Empire

After 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

16m
Aug 22, 2023
Steven Seagal - Songs from the Crystal Cave

The 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 http://patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

19m
Aug 15, 2023