We dive deep into Oingo Boingo to reveal its glistening heart. We explore recurring themes and connections in Oingo Boingo’s song catalogue, look at the history and future of the band and their wild fan base, feature lyric and song analyses, and much more!
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If you’ve ever watched an Oingo Boingo concert, purchased an Oingo Boingo t-shirt, or coveted a copy of the Demo EP, you have Charlie Unkeless to thank. Charlie has been with Oingo Boingo going all the way back to the Mystic Knights days, and has seen and heard it all. In this episode, we get to hear a few of his stories.
Trust us. You are not going to want to miss this episode.
Fan-Supplied Content:
“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“After You’ve Gone” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Avalon” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Whisky, Hollywood, CA, 1977
“Black and Tan Fantasy” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Whisky, Hollywood, CA, 1977
“If I Could Be With You (One Hour To-Night)” - Majestic Dance Orchestra, Westwood Playhouse, Los Angeles, CA, 10-02-1976
“Only A Lad” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-30-1993
The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.
Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.
We are back!!! And we kick off our return with the title track to Oingo Boingo’s 1983 album, Good For Your Soul. Join us as we examine Good For Your Soul's universally relatable themes, pick apart the various layers of synthesized goodness, and analyze the song’s progression over the years. Trust us just once or twice. This episode will be Good For Your Soul. Song Clips:
“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)
“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo Former Members, 420 OBDLA 024 EP (2024)
Fan-Supplied Content:
“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demos
“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA, 07-28-1984
“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, CA, 01-28-1988
“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, UT, 02-06-1988
“Good For Your Soul” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-27-1990
“Monkeys On The Loose” - Danny Elfman, Sick New World, Las Vegas, NV, 04-27-2024
The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.
Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.
We ring in the new year by covering ten songs that Oingo Boingo covered over the years: Minnie The Moocher, Violent Love, California Girls, You Really Got Me, Monster Mash, Rawhide, Heard It Through The Grapevine, Sunshine of Your Love, I Am The Walrus, and Open Eyes.
That should cover it!
Song Clips:
“Minnie The Moocher” - Cab Calloway, Minnie The Moocher (1931)
“Violent Love” - Willie Dixon, Violent Love (1951)
“Auld Lang Syne” - Guy Lombardo, Auld Lang Syne (1953)
“The Monster Mash” - Bobby Pickett, Monsters’ Holiday (1962)
“You Really Got Me” - The Kinks, The Kinks (1964)
“California Girls” - The Beach Boys, Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (1965)
“I Am The Walrus” - The Beatles, Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
“Sunshine of Your Love” - Cream, Disraeli Gears (1967)
“Heard It Through The Grapevine - Creedence Clearwater Revival, Cosmos’s Factory (1970)
“Minnie The Moocher” - Cab Calloway, The Blues Brothers Soundtrack (1980)
“Rawhide” - The Blues Brothers Band, The Blues Brothers Soundtrack (1980)
“Violent Love - Oingo Boingo, Oingo Boingo EP (1980)
“You Really Got Me” - Oingo Boingo, Only A Lad (1981)
“Squeezit the Moocher” - Danny Elfman, Forbidden Zone Soundtrack (1983)
“I Am The Walrus” - Oingo Boingo, Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheater (1996)
Film Clips:
The Blues Brothers (1980)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Fan-Supplied Content:
“Goodbye-Goodbye," "Minnie the Moocher," & "California Girls" - Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo,
No One Lives Forever
Episode 31
Monday, November 20, 2023 • Duration 50:53
Let’s have a party! There’s a full moon in the sky!
Join us as we sing the praises of one of Oingo Boingo’s gleefully macabre songs from 1985, No One Lives Forever. We explore the moral philosophy of mortality, examine genre influences, and discover a new OBSAS drinking game.
Let’s drink to bones that turn to dust!
Song Clips:
“No One Lives Forever” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)
“No One Lives Forever” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)
“Main Titles” - Danny Elfman, Beetlejuice - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1988)
“No One Lives Forever” - Oingo Boingo, Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheater (1996)
Join us as we examine the magic and technology of Oingo Boingo’s hit song from 1985, Weird Science. We review the John Hughes film, explore the bits and pieces that make up the song, and navigate the diagrams and charts of the music video.
Let’s shoot from the hip and discover just what is behind those bolted doors!
Song Clips:
“Weird Science” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)
“Weird Science” - Oingo Boingo Former Members, Still Alive EP (2023)
Film Clips:
Weird Science (1985)
Fan-Supplied Content:
“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.
Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.
We’ve been Waiting For You! Join us as we dig deep into Oingo Boingo’s archives with two unreleased songs from 1983's Good For Your Soul recording sessions: Waiting For You and Into The Fire (previously known as All The Pieces). We explore the themes of toxic behavior, debate a polarizing misheard lyric (is it oven or other?!?), and look at the differences among the different versions. Let’s jump Into The Fire! Song Clips:
“Just Another Day” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)
Fan-Supplied Content:
“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“A Cappella Ditty” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Hold Me Back” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
“Waiting For You” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo (various versions)
“Into The Fire” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo (various versions)
The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.
Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.
Let’s rattle the bones of the skeletons in our closets! Join us as we peek through the window shades into Oingo Boingo’s 1982 song, Private Life. We discuss Boingo’s recurring theme of alienation, uncover a mystery about the Nothing To Fear recording sessions, and explore Richard Elfman’s music video for the song.Plus, Brendan McCreary is back to share his thoughts on Private Life. Come and get us out of here!
Song Clips:
“I Feel Fine” - The Beatles, Beatles ‘65 (1964)
“Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Nothing To Fear (1982)
“Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Private Life 7” Single (1982)
“Insects” - Oingo Boingo, Nothing To Fear (1982)
“Cry of the Vatos” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)
Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.
Brendan McCreary shares his experiences as the dynamic frontman for Oingo Boingo Former Members!
Hear how being a Boingo fan helped shape his music career, why Oingo Boingo has such a dedicated fan base, and find out what runs through his mind while he's on stage belting out our favorite Boingo tunes.
Learn all this and more from Brendan!
Song Clips:
“The Show Must Go On” - The All-Star "Show Must Go On" Band, The Show Must Go On: A Tribute to Freddie Mercury (2011)
“This Game’s Called Murder” - Bear McCreary, This Game’s Called Murder - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2021)
“Weird Science” - Oingo Boingo Former Members, Still Alive EP (2023)
“Just Another Day” - Oingo Boingo Former Members, Still Alive EP (2023)
Fan-Supplied Content:
“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced and hosted by Robynne Winchester. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.
Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.
Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.
Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.
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