Dive into the wild, improbable story of “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam, a 1969 B-side that stumbled into #1 glory. Join us as we unravel how a throwaway studio jam, recorded in one night by a fake band, became a million-selling chart-topper and a timeless sports anthem. From the spontaneous “na na” chant to the drama of a sidelined singer and a label’s marketing ploy, we explore the serendipity, betrayal, and cultural magic that turned this fluke into a phenomenon. Each episode dig...
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Dive into the wild, improbable story of “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam, a 1969 B-side that stumbled into #1 glory. Join us as we unravel how a throwaway studio jam, recorded in one night by a fake band, became a million-selling chart-topper and a timeless sports anthem. From the spontaneous “na na” chant to the drama of a sidelined singer and a label’s marketing ploy, we explore the serendipity, betrayal, and cultural magic that turned this fluke into a phenomenon. Each episode dig...
Ray Dolby (January 18, 1933 – September 12, 2013) was an American engineer and inventor whose name became synonymous with pristine sound. Born in Portland, Oregon, Dolby’s fascination with audio began early, playing piano and clarinet while tinkering with sound technology as a teenager. At just 16, he joined Ampex Corporation, where he played a key role in developing the first practical videotape recorder in 1956. After earning a B.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University in 1957...
The Trout Show
Dive into the wild, improbable story of “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam, a 1969 B-side that stumbled into #1 glory. Join us as we unravel how a throwaway studio jam, recorded in one night by a fake band, became a million-selling chart-topper and a timeless sports anthem. From the spontaneous “na na” chant to the drama of a sidelined singer and a label’s marketing ploy, we explore the serendipity, betrayal, and cultural magic that turned this fluke into a phenomenon. Each episode dig...
