Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast

"And it's here where our journey through time begins, to exhume that rarest of pop cadavers...the One Hit Wonder."  On this episode, the lads celebrate the best of the one hit wonders of the classic alternative era - the songs that stormed the charts, only to find that their respective artists couldn't quite replicate their hit song's commercial success.  Plus, Uncle Gregg likes to cuddle, Bueno gets some new pickup lines, and Brett packs wallop and joy.   Ain't no one gonna break-uh *our* stride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving from O3L!  Or, if you're not listening on release day and/or not in the U.S., Happy Whatever Day It Is!  Regardless, in this crazy year, we are most grateful for YOU, dear listener.  This episode is filled with intrigue and mystery, folks...aside from covering some of the finest tracks that 1992 had to offer, we discuss food, Uncle Gregg's furniture destruction, and the forgotten 1992 TV show "Fish Police."  (Yes, that was a thing.)  Plus, we introduce a new podcast noir segment called "Here's A Story," with a suspense-filled tale sent to us by listener Lane Spencer.   So, whatever you're doing, stuffing a turkey...or just being a turkey...thank you for spending time with us!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's hear it for the girls!  This week, the Lads salute the Ladies of the classic alternative era - the trailblazers and the legends.    Along the way, we cover Bueno's celebrity crushes, Jepheads and Blinks, and debut our hot new country jam "Gotta Truck, Gotta Dog."  Hey, it's a work in progress.   The ghost of Jim Backus commands you to listen!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at O3L?  Oh...you haven't?!?  Well, in this mini bonus episode, we open up the show vaults and give you a taste of the stuff that you were never meant to hear.  As such, this one definitely earns its "Explicit" rating, folks.  Hide the kiddies!     We look forward to bringing you fresh new episodes of O3L soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just Can't Get Enough O3L?  I Feel You, it's a Strangelove that people feel for us.  People Are People, after all.  If you are Somebody who hasn't listened to the Only Three Lads podcast yet, it was just A Question Of Time.  So now you'll have Something To Do.  Welcome aboard...Everything Counts!  We don't want to start any Blasphemous Rumours, because we have a strict Policy Of Truth over here, y'know.   Oh, did we make it obvious enough that the week's episode celebrates the music of Depeche Mode?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iiiiit's alright, cuz you're saved by O3L! Hey gang...This week, the lads travel back to the heady days of 1989 to discuss their Top 5 classic alternative songs from that year. You'd better hurry before Mr. Bueno puts us all into detention!   Incidentally, congratulations to our O3L Scavenger Hunt winner Mike Basso, who is clearly the Slater of the group. And *everyone* knows Slater was the coolest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this supersized episode of O3L, we offer our choices for the foundation of any self-respecting alternative music collection. We looked at it this way - if we were going to guide a young person to the music of the O3L era, what would we recommend as the starting point? So what could be better than getting an ACTUAL YOUNG PERSON to listen to our choices and give feedback?!? We rustled up one such young person, Brett's 17-year-old son Julian. And lettuce tell ya, he's a real chip of the ol' block! So gather the family 'round the hi-fi and dig the sounds of O3L! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in '82, Bueno could have thrown a basketball over them mountains...   Turn on your heartlight and relive the classic alternative albums of 1982.  After this episode, you'll want to phone home...to tell your friends about O3L!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Because you always remember the first time...this week, the lads discuss their Top 5 Debut Singles from the Golden Age of Alternative.   Only Three Gramps, brought to you by [insert random geriatric product here]. It's a weal wiot, we promise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1976: A Roar Like You've Never Heard Before!   This week, the Lads capture the Spirit of '76 with some AMAZING songs.  The highly advanced 2-year-old Brett beams his list to the future, Uncle Gregg gets a little "Brett Weird," and Bueno just wants to jump on top of you (y'know, in an "Ambassador of Love" kinda way).  Dyn-o-miiiite! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices