Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society
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!
Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society
Episode 30: Weird Science
It’s all in the name of science… Weird Science.
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/hosted by Robynne Winchester & produced/edited by Matt Ellsworth. 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.
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