Bizarre Albums

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

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

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

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

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

Bobby 'Boris' Pickett, known for the 'Monster Mash', reworked the song into 'Climate Mash' about climate change. The episode discusses his different versions of 'Monster Mash', including one that critiqued President George W. Bush's environmental policies. It dives into the impact and popularity of 'Climate Mash' in 2005, highlighting the urgency of addressing global warming. The connection between the song and the organization Clear the Air is also explored, with a call to action to vote and combat government inaction.

Learn about the collaboration between Jim Henson and George Lucas for the film Labyrinth. Explore the rise of Howard the Duck and its cultural references. Delve into the making of 'Howard the Duck' and the audition process for Beverly Switzler. Discover details about the music and soundtrack of the film.

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

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

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