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4.9

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439 reviews

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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

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Bizarre Albums podcast

REISSUE: Meco - Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk

2024/02/20

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

Carl Lewis & Electric Storm - Idaten

2024/02/13

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 Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

All Sports Band

2024/02/06

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 Follow the show on Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Instagram: @tonythaxton

SINGLES: Hervé Villechaize – Why

2024/01/30

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.

Scott Baio - The Boys Are Out Tonight

2024/01/23

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 Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

REISSUE: The Best of Marcel Marceao

2024/01/16

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

REISSUE: Little Joe Sure Can Sing!

2024/01/09

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

REISSUE: William Shatner - The Transformed Man

2024/01/02

This a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020.

REISSUE: Yoko Ono / John Lennon, Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins

2023/12/26

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

Terry Bradshaw Sings Christmas Songs For The Whole Family

2023/12/19

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 Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

The Regis Philbin Christmas Album

2023/12/12

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 Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton

The Grip of Leadership

2023/12/05

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 Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton

Read Bizarre Albums podcast reviews

4.9 out of 5

439 reviews

mspassell 2023/09/03

567567 stars!!!!

Hilarious and well-made. I love how Tony isn't making fun of these albums, he's appreciating them for all their weirdness.

myster loros 2023/02/23

Yes

I love this podcast. I am so happy when a new one comes out - Tony rocks . I like the short and sweet format , and I also sometimes wish the episodes ...

Anja Notanja (j sound not y) 2023/05/13

Could be more obscure

I adore the concept and many of the episodes. Personally, I think there is slightly more 80s and 90s TV/movie culture than I care about even though I ...

jlenore 2022/08/26

Love this show! Love Tony!

It’s great. Simply great! Smart, not overly produced, informative, entertaining! Love!

Pepe Pesante 2022/06/24

One of my all-time faves!

This show is a beautiful gift to every music-loving human. Thanks Tony!

Becker2 2022/02/13

Love it

Consistently one of my favorite podcasts. The material is funny, informative, and useful in helping me find excellent jams. Tony is charming and his r...

ItchyShirt 2022/02/08

This Podcast is a Joy

Doesn’t really matter what the topic, every episode is the sort of thing music geeks love, and I most certainly love “Bizarre Albums.” Fascinating and...

RealJman87 2022/01/15

A music geek’s dream

Love love love this podcast. As a big music person and a lover of the unusual, offbeat, odd or unlikely, this scratches a unique itch!

Meg2811 2021/12/19

You Don’t Need to be a Record Store Geek

All music lovers should give “Bizarre Albums” a listen. The focus is on the odd, but each episode includes a lot of general music history - well rese...

OverkylArt 2021/10/01

5 Stars Is Not Enough

Tony puts out such a good show, week after week. The research is thorough, insights smart and the humor and drops are spot on. The best podcast you ha...

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