{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Bad Holiday Gift Idea: Songs from a Hit Singing Group That Can't Really Sing","description":"What Were They Thinking? Uber music producer Farian is looking for the \u201cnext big thing\u201d in music. Scouring the \u201980s Berlin club scene, he happens upon a pair of male models models tearing up the dance floor. To most, they\u2019re no more than hunky, prancing boy toys. But to Farian, they\u2019re ideal front men for a new pop music band.  One problem: Neither dude can sing. Gee, what could go wrong? Answer: a whole lot. Listen, laugh and learn all about it in this podcast. The next episode of "100 of the Worst Ideas in History, the Podcast" is in production and on its way to you. Watch for it wherever you get your podcasts. And remember to subscribe, like and comment.  For 99 other examples of historical, hysterical thinking from the past, get your copy of "100 of the Worst Ideas in History," available at Amazon.com and better retailers everywhere. Audiobook now available at Audible.com and other platforms. ","author_name":"100 of the Worst Ideas in History","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/527698","html":"