Mark and Thom unpack the Mighty Joe Plum story, revealing how a band few remember left a huge imprint on ’90s alt-rock. With insider guests and backstage tales, they chart the rise from scrappy Tampa gigs to radio rotation and major-label deals, exploring how the bonds of friendship—and a few terrible haircuts—helped shape the music’s lasting legacy.
Welcome back to Once Every Two Weeks! This bi-weekly nostalgia trip hits a new high as Mark finally gets to geek out over the lost legends of ’90s alt-rock: Mighty Joe Plum and their underground classic, “The Happiest Dogs.”
This time, the podcast turns into a reunion: Alongside hosts Thom and Mark are special guests Jeff (whose online friendship began with a legendary band shirt) and Chief (Mighty Joe Plum’s tour manager and Brett Williams’ longtime partner in musical mischief). Expect wild memories, inside jokes, and stories you won’t find anywhere else—from grungy bar gigs and trailer-park studio sessions to wild Florida nights, bowl-cut disasters, and the heartbreak that comes with saying goodbye to frontman Brett Williams.
It’s a celebration of the little band that made a big impact—plus the enduring power of music to connect friends, fans, and total strangers. Whether you grew up hearing “Live Through This” on the radio or are just discovering the album for the first time, you’ll get the full story: how the songs took off, why Mark swears everyone should love them, and what it felt like to watch a band go from garage demos to the big stage.
Tune in for random stories, awkward teenage memories, and one heartfelt tribute. Dive in, share your own Mighty Joe Plum stories, or disagree with Mark (he’s used to it)—because on Once Every Two Weeks, the music is only half the fun.
