One Hit Wanderer

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Welcome to One Hit Wanderer! My name’s Evan, and this is my podcast. One Hit Wanderer is a podcast for music lovers. I love music: what it means, what it does, how we interact with it. Every episode of the show will be me, maybe some friends, talking through a favorite song without infringing on any…

Evan VanCuren

  • Apr 16, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 28m AVG DURATION
  • 19 EPISODES


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Episode 18-“It Makes Me Ill” by *NSYNC (2000)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 21:25


WE ARE BACK (again)! Another song from Evan's childhood is back in the limelight, this time thank to one Ariana Grande! We talk about a great song, another triumphant return to podcasting, and the wonders of LaCroix. All the while discussing the importance of late-90s boy bands. Enjoy!

Episode 17-“Indianapolis” by The Bottle Rockets (1997)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 23:12


WE'RE BACK! Another episode after a week away. Evan talks about a song that brings a smile to his face, even though it's ripping the city he now calls home. Coming up, Olivia will host another episode and more friends bring more music our way! Don't forget to check us out on the 'Gram, @oneh1tp0d. Thanks for listening!

Episode 16-“S.O.B.” by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (2015)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 33:32


Evan starts the show by tasing through some housekeeping. We dive into a "toe-tapper" by a band that's popularity has everything to owe to a topic that not too many people like being open about. Hopefully you enjoy this track as much as Evan and his dad do, let us know your thoughts! Follow on Instagram: @oneh1tp0d

Episode 15-“Work Song” by Hozier (2014)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 31:12


Evan talks about a song that is best listened to alone. Definitely not your kids' song. Hozier digs deep to describe the lengths one would go for love, and we dive right in behind him. Evan also takes a moment to remind everyone that SPRING IS COMING! Remember to always brush your teeth.

Episode 14-“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell (1967)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 40:23


Krisandra Johnson joins Evan for a conversation about everything: Disney movies, growing up with happy meal toys, and the importance of a bond with your siblings. With a love song for the ages, we look at this classic from a completely different perspective, and class as in session as Mrs. Johnson teaches us the real meaning of doing whatever it takes for the ones you love. Thanks for listening,

Episode 13-“Elevate” by St. Lucia (2013)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 35:23


Evan brings on another guest! Noah Johnson comes on and talks about a song that takes him back to the early days of his relationship with his wife, Evan uses the Chicken Dance to explain his feelings towards the track, and there is only reference to a story that you definitely had to be there to laugh at nearly as hard as they do. Please welcome, Noah Johnson!

Episode 12-“Sinnerman” by Nina Simone (1965)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 34:36


Evan laments about the temperature (HOW IS WINTER NOT OVER YET?). Gotta give a quick shout out to Mama J for her birthday, Evan talks about a staple Jazz hit from an incredible artist. Don't forget, check us out on Instagram! @oneh1tp0d ; updated occasionally!

Episode 11-“Saved” by Khalid (2017)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 33:26


Just Evan (we're working on it) takes a look at a "pop" song to break up the jog through the oldies. We look at the importance of having an eclectic library, what can be done about relationship woes, and how hopeless it is to be a hopeless romantic in the 21st century.

Episode 10-“Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner” by John Williams (1977)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 32:16


Happy Oscar Season! With the dust settling and the winners being declared, Evan takes a look at a great film and the under-appreciated power of the music behind the story. Feel free to let us know what you think about the movie, the music, and what you're favorite movie score is!

Episode 9-“Lorelei” by Styx (1975)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 28:00


Evan brings up some more childhood memories. He hates on the weather a little bit, and SPOILER ALERT: Evan likes this song.

Episode 8-“Ventura Highway” by America (1972)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 30:41


Another oldie comes over the airwaves! Evan talks about a melancholy song, a few new ideas for the show, and the joy of a new hair cut. Stick around, and check us out on Instagram!

Episode 7-“Same Drugs” by Chance the Rapper (2016)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 38:39


Evan talks about a great track from Chance that connects to an even greater story. We dive into some of the deeper meanings of friendship, Peter Pan, and the importance of never growing up. "All you need is happy thoughts..."

Episode 6-“Fire and Rain” by James Taylor (1970)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 32:52


Sadly, it's just Evan in this one, talking about another song from his childhood. He looks at the connections between the feelings they felt then and the feelings we feel now, and how no matter how much fire or how much rain, friendship and love are powerful forces.

Episode 5-“Hunger and Thirst” by Typhoon (2013)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 48:46


WE HAVE A GUEST! Olivia joins Evan and they discuss everything from the beginning of their relationship to the impact of this song. They also talk about how best to spend an evening on Netflix. #FyreFestival

Episode 4-“Little Lion Man” by Mumford & Sons (2009)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 33:45


Evan talks about a song that has hit hard since play one. Going through the words stir up some memories for the host, and he can't recommend enough how important it is to listen to this track and this band. Thanks for listening!

Episode 3-"Giorgio by Moroder" by Daft Punk (2013)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 20:49


WHAT IS UP?!? One H1t Wanderer is back! Evan talks about the long break, checks out another classic, and offers some plans for the future. Thanks for sticking around!

Episode 2-"Dissolve Me" by alt-J (2012)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 16:01


WE ARE BACK! Life's been crazy, but I'm try to get out as many episodes as I can! Thanks so much for all your support, and keep in touch! On this episode, Evan looks at another one of his personal favorites, "Dissolve Me" by alt-J.

Episode 1-"Brian Wilson" by Barenaked Ladies (1992)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 11:43


It has begun...First episode with one of Evan's favorite songs from childhood. He talk through the words, the history, and the stories he's connected with through the song. We hope you enjoy!

Episode 0-Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 1:05


Welcome to the show! Evan offers a brief description of the show as well as the invite of all invites: we hope that you join us

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