Bizarre Albums

Bizarre Albums

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

Episodes

May 14, 2024 17 mins

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2019.

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This is a rebroadcast of an episode originally aired in 2019.



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This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2022.

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April 23, 2024 14 mins

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2019.



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April 15, 2024 17 mins

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020.



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April 9, 2024 16 mins

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



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This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode that originally aired in 2021.

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

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February 27, 2024 20 mins

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



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February 13, 2024 17 mins

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



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February 6, 2024 16 mins

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





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January 30, 2024 9 mins

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.



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January 23, 2024 21 mins

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



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January 16, 2024 16 mins

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2021.

New episodes return next week!



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January 9, 2024 20 mins

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



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This a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020.

Mark as Played

This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020.


Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums



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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



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December 12, 2023 21 mins

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



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December 5, 2023 18 mins

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



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