Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society

The 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! read less

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Oingo Boingo is an American band formed by Danny Elfman. This band's music has brought together groups of people since its beginning in 1979. A group of fans created the Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society podcast. They take their love for this band and share it with others.

The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society podcast is a fun listen. It explores the recurring themes and connections of the band's song catalog. The crew provides fan-supplied content in each episode. They analyze the stories and sounds of different song clips. They also discuss the fan base and remember the band's history. Listeners will meet Stu Brooks and Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez, both former band members. They will hear from another fan group, the Dead Man's Fan Society. Their group name comes from one of Oingo Boingo's most-beloved tunes, "Dead Man's Party." The podcast fans will also learn more about songs like "Just Another Day," "Violent Love," and "Ain't This the Life."

Oingo Boingo started as a street theater company in Los Angeles. They stayed together for 17 years. They evolved a few different ways through those years with genre and lineup changes. In 1995, the band announced they were separating. They gave their last performance on Halloween at the Universal Amphitheater. Twenty-six years later, Elfman released his first solo album, Big Mess. A year after that, he performed at Coachella. The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society talks about these milestones.

Elfman has had an incredible career. He has written and performed songs for countless shows and movies. Elfman's scores were in films like Pee Wee's Big Adventure and The Nightmare Before Christmas. He also composed The Simpsons theme song.

This podcast will show more than an Oingo Boingo playlist or a concert recap. In time, listeners will become even bigger fans.

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Episode 32: Covers

Episode 32: Covers

We’ve got you covered!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)“Violent Love” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)“I Am The Walrus” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994)“Change” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994)“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, bootleg demo“California Girls” & "Open Eyes" - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo “You Really Got Me” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg alternate mix“Heard It Through The Grapevine” & " Sunshine of Your Love" - Oingo Boingo, bootleg rehearsals“Violent Love” - Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, Alcazar Theatre, 1977“Minnie the Moocher” & “On Chedrania” - Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Aquarius, 1978“Chedrania Girls” & “Violent Love” - Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Roxy, 3-31-1979“Violent Love” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg live rehearsal, 1980“California Girls" - Oingo Boingo, The Whisky, 10-03-1980“Monster Mash” - Oingo Boingo, Atlanta, GA, 10-27-1982“Rawhide” - Oingo Boingo, Logan, UT, 11-12-1985“Minnie The Moocher” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine, CA, 10-27-1990“Monster Mash” & “Minnie The Moocher” - Oingo Boingo Former Members, Coach House 10-30-2022The 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

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Episode 32: Covers

Episode 32: Covers

We’ve got you covered!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)“Violent Love” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)“I Am The Walrus” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994)“Change” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994)“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, bootleg demo“California Girls” & "Open Eyes" - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo “You Really Got Me” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg alternate mix“Heard It Through The Grapevine” & " Sunshine of Your Love" - Oingo Boingo, bootleg rehearsals“Violent Love” - Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, Alcazar Theatre, 1977“Minnie the Moocher” & “On Chedrania” - Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Aquarius, 1978“Chedrania Girls” & “Violent Love” - Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Roxy, 3-31-1979“Violent Love” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg live rehearsal, 1980“California Girls" - Oingo Boingo, The Whisky, 10-03-1980“Monster Mash” - Oingo Boingo, Atlanta, GA, 10-27-1982“Rawhide” - Oingo Boingo, Logan, UT, 11-12-1985“Minnie The Moocher” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine, CA, 10-27-1990“Monster Mash” & “Minnie The Moocher” - Oingo Boingo Former Members, Coach House 10-30-2022The 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 31: No One Lives Forever

Episode 31: No One Lives Forever

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)“Hava Nagila Klezmer” - Hagevtron, Shmuel Achizer, Klezmer (Clarinet & Violin Best Jewish Music) (2001)“Hey! Zhankoye!” - The Burning Bush, Yiddish, Klezmer & Sephardic Music (2011)“No One Lives Forever” - Oingo Boingo Former Members, Dead Man’s Party Single (2023)“No One Lives Forever” - Danny Elfman, Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022, dannyelfman.comFan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo “No One Lives Forever” - Oingo Boingo, Utah State Fairgrounds, Logan, UT, 11-12-1985“No One Lives Forever” - Oingo Boingo, Riviera Theatre, Chicago, IL, 11-09-1988“No One Lives Forever” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 11-02-1991“No One Lives Forever” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 1-15-1993“No One Lives Forever” - Oingo Boingo, Sacramento Community Center, Sacramento, CA, 7-22-1994The 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 30: Weird Science

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 demoThe 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 29: Waiting For You & Into The Fire

Episode 29: Waiting For You & Into The Fire

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)(Various cleaned up versions of Waiting For You & Into The Fire, supplied by Ian Johnson)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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 28: Private Life

Episode 28: Private Life

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)“Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“I’ve Got To Be Entertained” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA, 3-28-1982“Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-31-1986The 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 27: Meet Brendan McCreary!

Episode 27: Meet Brendan McCreary!

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 demoThe 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 26: More Games!

Episode 26: More Games!

Come play more games with us!We discuss Danny Elfman’s upcoming "From BOINGO to BATMAN to BIG MESS and BEYOND” shows, introduce DJ’s Playlist (a new Boingo-themed party game), and take another stab at Bits and Pieces.Just like a chess game… but so intense! Song Clips:“Why’d We Come” - Oingo Boingo, Nothing To Fear (1982) “Dead Man’s Party” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985) “Weird Science” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985) Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Happy (Opening Titles Version)” - Oingo Boingo, Summer School Soundtrack (1987)“Ain’t This The Life” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022The 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 25: Sweat

Episode 25: Sweat

Let’s all Sweat together!Take a ride with us on the hot and dusty journey that is Sweat. We discuss the countrified rendition of the song, compare various live performances from over the years, and learn what a Sluggorian Chant is.Plus, Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez is back to share his thoughts on Sweat.It ain’t nice!Song Clips:“Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983) “Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988) “Country Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988) Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demos, 1983“Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Reseda Country Club, Los Angeles, CA, 5-21-1983“Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 11-02-1991“Who Do You Want To Be” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 11-02-1991 “Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 1-16-1993“I Am The Walrus” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 1-16-1993“Lightning” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 1-16-1993“Country Sweat/Sweat” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-30-1993The 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 24: Insanity

Episode 24: Insanity

I am the virus; are you the cure? We cut open the sacred heart of “Insanity” and tear it all to shreds. Join us as we expose it all - the villainy, the creeping madness, and the faith-healing puppets. Plus, special guest Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez returns to share his insider’s insights. Song Clips:“Batman Main Titles” - Danny Elfman, Batman Original Motion Picture Score (1989)“Meat For The Beast” - Danny Elfman, Nightbreed Original Motion Picture Score (1990) “Insanity” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994) “Mary” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994) “War Again” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994) “Insanity - Short Version” - Oingo Boingo, Insanity CD Single (1994)“Insanity - Long Version” - Oingo Boingo, Insanity CD Single (1994)“Insanity” - Oingo Boingo, Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheater (1996)Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Cave Princess” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Aquarius, 1978“Insanity” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA, 1-16-1993The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is hosted/co-produced by Robynne Winchester & co-produced/engineered by Matt Ellsworth.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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 23: Pain

Episode 23: Pain

Welcome to our little world of Pain! Is the world of pain a safe space where you can relieve your burdens, or is it a sinister cult waiting to suck you in? And what is the hidden connection between Pain and The Lion King?Come soak it up with us as we explore the song Pain from the 1987 album Boi-Ngo. Song Clips:“Same Man I Was Before” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985) “Pain - Extended Dance Mix” - Oingo Boingo, Pain 12” Single (1986) “Pain - A Capella Version” - Oingo Boingo, Pain 12” Single (1986) “Pain - Dub Mix” - Oingo Boingo, Pain 12” Single (1986) “New Generation” - Oingo Boingo, Boi-Ngo (1987) “Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Boi-Ngo (1987)“Try To Believe” - Oingo Boingo (Mosley and the B-Men), Midnight Run Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1988)“Pedestrian Wolves” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994)Film Clips:Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Beverly Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, 11-02-1986“Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, CA, 12-28-1986“Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, HI, 9-18-1987“Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Riviera, Chicago, IL, 11-09-1988“Pain” - Oingo Boingo, Sacramento, CA, 7-22-1986The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is hosted/co-produced by Robynne Winchester & co-produced/engineered by Matt Ellsworth.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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 22: Skin

Episode 22: Skin

Is there anybody in there? Are we getting through to you? In this episode, the OBSAS crew reveals various interpretations, personal stories, and a musical breakdown as they peel away the many layers of the 1990 song, Skin. Join us as we look below for hidden treasure.Song Clips:“Is There Anybody Out There” - Pink Floyd, The Wall (1979) “It Only Makes Me Laugh” - Danny Elfman, So-Lo (1984) “Skin” - Oingo Boingo, Dark At The End Of The Tunnel (1990)“Country Skin” - Michael Stanton, Nightbreed Original Motion Picture Score (1990)“Carnival Underground” - Danny Elfman, Nightbreed Original Motion Picture Score (1990)“Meat For The Beast” - Danny Elfman, Nightbreed Original Motion Picture Score (1990)Film Clips:Nightbreed (1990)Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Skin” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Skin” - Oingo Boingo, Open Air Theatre, San Diego, 6-27-1990“Skin” - Oingo Boingo, The Warfield, San Francisco, 10-21-1993The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is hosted/co-produced by Robynne Winchester & co-produced/engineered by Matt Ellsworth.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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 21: Oddities & Rarities

Episode 21: Oddities & Rarities

The OBSAS crew takes a deep dive into once hard-to-find Oingo Boingo songs that were released on movie soundtracks and compilations. If you were a tape-trading fan back in the day, you know what it felt like to open the mail and find a hand-labeled cassette called “Oddities and Rarities.”Join us as we dust off these odd and rare gems: I’m Afraid, Better Luck Next Time, Goodbye-Goodbye, Bachelor Party, Something Isn’t Right, Happy, and Take Your Medicine.Links:Nili Brosh Plays Goodbye-GoodbyeMongolian PartySong Clips:“I’m Afraid” - Oingo Boingo, L.A. In - Compilation (1979) “Better Luck Next Time” - Oingo Boingo, The Last American Virgin - Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1982)“Goodbye, Goodbye” - Oingo Boingo, Fast Times at Ridgemont High - Music from The Motion Picture (1982)“Wake Up (It’s 1984)” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)“Nothing Bad Ever Happens” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)“Bachelor Party” - Oingo Boingo, Bachelor Party - The Music From The Movie, (1984)“Something Isn’t Right” - Oingo Boingo, Bachelor Party - The Music From The Movie, (1984)“Why Do Good Girls Like Bad Boys” - Angel and the Reruns, Bachelor Party - The Music From The Movie, (1984)“Dead Man’s Party” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)“Take Your Medicine” - Oingo Boingo, Live! For Life - Compilation (1986)“Happy” - Danny Elfman, Summer School - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1987)“Goodbye-Goodbye” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)“Change” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994)“Git It, Beau Jocque!” - Beau Jocque & The Zydeco Hi-Rollers, Git It, Beau Jocque! (1995)“The Simpsons - Theme” - Danny Elfman, Music For A Darkened Theatre - (1990)“Hot To Trot - Main Titles” - Danny Elfman, Music For A Darkened Theatre - (1990) “Happy” - Danny Elfman, Big Mess (2021) Film, Radio, and TV Clips:“Rhythm Cocktail” - Cab Calloway, One Night Stand Radio Series. 23 Jan. 1946. Radio. The Forbidden Zone (1980)The Last American Virgin (1982)Summer School (1987)“The Mongolian Beef.” The Sarah Silverman Program, created by Dan Harmon, Rob Schrab, Sarah Silverman, season 2, episode 8, 2008.Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“I’m Afraid” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Something Isn’t Right” - Oingo Boingo, Alternate Mix“Fast Times - TV Theme” - Oingo Boingo, (1986)“I’m Afraid” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Roxy, 3-31-1979“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Whisky, 2-03-1979“Something Isn’t Right” - Oingo Boingo, The Palace, 4-28-1985“Take Your Medicine” - Oingo Boingo, The Palace, 4-28-1985Please 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 20: Nili Brosh & Stu Brooks (Reprise)

Episode 20: Nili Brosh & Stu Brooks (Reprise)

Two of our favorite musicians are back! Nili Brosh and Stu Brooks share lively stories about being in the Danny Elfman band, performing at the Hollywood Bowl on Halloween, and other behind-the-scenes goodies. Check their websites for upcoming shows!www.nilibrosh.comwww.stubassiebrooks.comFan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Grey Matter” - Danny Elfman, Hollywood Bowl, 10-28-2022“Everybody Loves You” - Danny Elfman, Hollywood Bowl, 10-28-2022“Ain’t This The Life” - Danny Elfman, Hollywood Bowl, 10-28-2022“In Time” - Danny Elfman, Hollywood Bowl, 10-28-2022“Nothing To Fear” - Danny Elfman, Hollywood Bowl, 10-28-2022The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is hosted/co-produced by Robynne Winchester & co-produced/engineered by Matt Ellsworth.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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 19: Not My Slave

Episode 19: Not My Slave

You’re mine now, but you’re not my slave! Join us as we uncover the moral philosophy in this beloved feminist pop song. Adam reveals the hidden layers in the song structure and Matt completely nerds out and extols the virtues of the “club dub” and “extended” remixes Song Clips:“Stay” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)“Not My Slave” - Oingo Boingo, Something Wild - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1986)“Not My Slave” - Oingo Boingo, Boi-Ngo (1987)“Not My Slave (Extended Dance Version)” - Oingo Boingo, Not My Slave 12” Single (1987)“Not My Slave (Club Dub Mix)” - Oingo Boingo, Not My Slave 12” Single, (1987)“Try To Believe” - Oingo Boingo, Midnight Run - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1988)“Not My Slave” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988) Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Not My Slave” - Oingo Boingo, Universal Amphitheatre, 1-15-1993The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is hosted/co-produced by Robynne Winchester & co-produced/engineered by Matt Ellsworth.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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 18: Ain't This The Life

Episode 18: Ain't This The Life

Is the earliest Oingo Boingo song just a fun little bop, or is there a dark heart lurking behind those staccato horn riffs? Is the narrator just having fun, or is he a clueless jerk - or something much worse? And what are those billionaire babies doing on the dance floor?Song Clips:“Ain’t This The Life” - Oingo Boingo, Oingo Boingo 10” EP (1980)“Ain’t This The Life” - Oingo Boingo, Oingo Boingo 12” EP (1980)“Ain’t This The Life” - Oingo Boingo, URGH! A Music War (1981)“Ain’t This The Life” - Oingo Boingo, Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheater (1996)“Happy” - Danny Elfman, Big Mess (2021)“Ain't This The Life” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-28-2022“Ain't This The Life” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022Fan-Supplied Content:“Hipsters on Parade” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Ain’t This The Life” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Ain’t This The Life” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, San Francisco, 1979“Ain’t This The Life” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, The Roxy, 3-31- 1979“Ain’t This The Life” - Oingo Boingo, The Whisky, 10-03-1980“Ain’t This The Life” - Oingo Boingo, US Festival ’83, 5-28-1983“Ain’t This The Life” - Oingo Boingo, The Penthouse/Omni Magazine College Rock Concert, 11-06-1983The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is hosted/co-produced by Robynne Winchester & co-produced/engineered by Matt Ellsworth.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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 17: Meet Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez!

Episode 17: Meet Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez!

Oingo Boingo’s legendary drummer tells tales of the band’s early Mystic Knights days, where his nickname ‘Vatos’ came from, and the story of how Cry of the Vatos came to be. Who wielded the cursed finger? What is Steve Bartek’s superpower? Learn all that and more from Johnny!The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is hosted/co-produced by Robynne Winchester & co-produced/engineered by Matt Ellsworth.Song Clips:“Ai Ai Ai” - Mayo Shono, Ai Ai Ai (1982)“Cry of the Vatos” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)“Change” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo (1994) Fan-Supplied Content:“Avalon” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, 1977, The Whisky - bootleg concert“Black and Tan” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, 1977, The Whisky - bootleg concert“Violent Love” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, 1978, The Aquarius - bootleg concert“Cruisin'” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, 3-31-1979, The Roxy - bootleg concert“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demoPlease 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 16: Danny Elfman Takes the Hollywood Bowl!

Episode 16: Danny Elfman Takes the Hollywood Bowl!

Danny Elfman showcased his wide-ranging musical accomplishments in one extraordinary and incandescent concert. The OBSAS crew had an amazing Boingo-filled Halloween weekend, full of the best kinds of spooky tricks and treats. We’d like to take you with us and make you feel like you were there.The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is hosted/co-produced by Robynne Winchester & engineered/co-produced by Matt Ellsworth.Song Clips:“Ain't This The Life” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-28-2022“Ain't This The Life” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022“No One Lives Forever” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022“Wild Sex (In The Working Class)” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022“Ice Dance” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022“In Time” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022“Grey Matter” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022“The Simpsons Theme” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022“Dance With The Lemurs” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022“Insects” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022“Dead Man's Party” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022“Just Another Day” - Danny Elfman, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022"Fate" - Boy Harsher, The Hollywood Bowl, 10-29-2022"No Spill Blood" - Oingo Boingo Former Members, The Coach House, 10-30-2022"Long Breakdown" - Oingo Boingo Former Members, The Coach House, 10-30-2022"Water" - Oingo Boingo Former Members, The Coach House, 10-30-2022 Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demoPlease 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 15: Dead Man's Party

Episode 15: Dead Man's Party

Put on your scariest costume, light the jack o’ lanterns, and hang the cobwebs! It’s our favorite time of the year, and the Secret Appreciation Society shares Halloween stories and exhumes Oingo Boingo’s most beloved tune, Dead Man’s Party. Just remember to leave your body and soul at the door.The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is hosted/co-produced by Robynne Winchester & co-produced/engineered by Matt Ellsworth.Song Clips:“Trick or Treat” - The Mellomen (1952)“Grim Grinning Ghosts” - X. Atencio and Buddy Baker, The Haunted Mansion (1969)“Dead Man’s Party” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)“No One Lives Forever” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party (1985)“Dead Man’s Party (Party ’Til Your Dead Mix)” - Oingo Boingo, Dead Man’s Party 12” Single (1985)“The Brawl” - Danny Elfman, Back to School (1986)“Dead Man’s Party” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)“Return of the Dead Man 2” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)“This is Halloween” - Danny Elfman, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)“Closing” - Danny Elfman, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)“Dead Man’s Party” - Oingo Boingo, Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheater (1996)“Dead Man’s Party” - jackiO, Dead Man’s Party EP (2019) Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Dead Man’s Party” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Water” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Dead Man’s Party” - Oingo Boingo, 4-27-1985, The Palace - bootleg concert“Dead Man’s Party” - Danny Elfman, 4-16-2022, Coachella - bootleg concert Film Clips:Silly Symphonies - The Skeleton Dance (1929)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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 14: Meet the Dead Man's Fan Society

Episode 14: Meet the Dead Man's Fan Society

Meet the creative forces behind the fanzine Dead Man’s Fan Society!In this episode, Robynne and Matt talk with Ashley, Sarah, and Rocky about their shared love of Boingo, what first hooked them, and how their fanzine evokes the original Secret Society spirit. It’s a fun discussion among different generations of Boingo fans.Join their Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/deadmansfansociety/The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is hosted/produced by Robynne Winchester & produced/engineered by Matt Ellsworth.Song Clips:“Ain't This The Life” - Oingo Boingo, Oingo Boingo (1980)“I'm So Bad” - Oingo Boingo, Oingo Boingo (1980)“Grey Matter” - Oingo Boingo, Nothing To Fear (1982)"Insects" - Oingo Boingo, Nothing To Fear (1982)“Gratitude” - Danny Elfman, So-Lo (1984)"Cinderella Undercover" - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)"Insects" - Danny Elfman, Big Mess (2021)“Happy (Boy Harsher Remix)” - Danny Elfman, Bigger. Messier. (2022) Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo“Gotta Get Out” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, 3-31-1979, The Roxy, bootleg concert“I Always Talk To Pictures” - Oingo Boingo, 1-31-1981, The Whisky, bootleg concert"Violent Love" - Oingo Boingo, 4-18-1980, Madame Wong's Chinatown, bootleg concert"Cinderella Undercover" - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo (1981)"Lost Like This" - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo (1983)"Remember My Name" - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo (1986)"Cinderella Undercover" - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo (1986)"Who Do You Want To Be" - Danny Elfman, 4-16-2022, CoachellaPlease 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Episode 13: Meet Stu Brooks!

Episode 13: Meet Stu Brooks!

Stu Brooks is a multi talented bassist, producer, and founding member of Dub Trio. He’s Danny Elfman’s bassist, and he co-produced Elfman’s album of remixes, Bigger, Messier. We got to chat with him about his upcoming solo album 40Hz, what it was like working with Danny Elfman on a big, messy project in the middle of a pandemic, and why, for Stu, playing bass is like swinging a telephone pole.Stu is about to release his first solo album, 40Hz, featuring different collaborators on every track. Listen to the first single, Sound the Alarm, feat. Patrick Stump, here. Find out more from Stu Brooks at his website, where you can find playlists, articles, merch, and more. The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is hosted/co-produced by Robynne Winchester & co-produced/edited by Matt Ellsworth.Song Clips:“We Belong (feat. Rebekah Del Rio)” - Danny Elfman, Big Mess (2021)“Insects (Stu Brooks Remix)” - Danny Elfman, Big Mess (2021)"Kick Me (feat. FEVER333)" - Danny Elfman, Bigger. Messier. (2022)“True (Stu Brooks Remix)” - Danny Elfman & Trent Reznor, Bigger. Messier. (2022)“Happy (Boy Harsher Remix)” - Danny Elfman, Bigger. Messier. (2022)“We Belong (Squarepusher Remix)” - Danny Elfman, Bigger. Messier. (2022)“Sound The Alarm” - Stu Brooks (2022)Fan-Supplied Content:“Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demoPlease 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.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon