That Takes Me Back

For the first time on TTMB we had a couple on the podcast! We welcomed Kelan's brother Kasey and his girlfriend Kris, and they showed us that love can transcend time and space. They met when they were kids but didn't start dating until more recently, and although they partly regret being blind to each other for so long, they mostly appreciate the way that life brings you around to someone...

For this episode, we had a conversation with Kelan’s brother, Kristopher. After a difficult divorce, Kris's broken heart turned him off of music entirely for nearly a decade. Having been a musician and music lover for his whole life prior, the absence of music from his life is indicative of the pain he felt and the passion he lost. One day he heard the Twenty One Pilots song, Tear in my Heart. The...

We welcomed the two-man band Jason and Trevor into the studio for a trip down memory lane all the way back to their first memories of hip hop. It was an absolute blast interviewing them and hearing about how much their music taste has evolved over the years. It’s safe to say neither of them ever thought they’d be in a super rad band making sick beats and spittin bars. But here they are! Please che...

We sat down with Rachel Davis to explore how Nirvana’s “Sliver” sparks vivid memories, leading to a nostalgic conversation about their childhood visits with their grandmother. From there, we talked about grunge music and how its raw sound conveys emotion, while also sharing our own stories about grandparents, summers, and growing up. The episode blends reflection and humor, moving from meaningful...

For this episode of TTMB our wonderful guest Alethea took us on a trip down memory lane, all the way to the coastline of New York city. She shared her family's beautiful Puerto Rican culture with us, and made us extremely jealous of the good food, good music, and good vibes that she used to bask in all summer long. Not only was it a blast to glimpse this vibrant culture through her memories, b...

On this very special episode of That Takes Me Back we are joined by Kelan's dad, Robert. Robert shares his beautiful love story with his late wife, Tammy. TW: If you have lost a loved one, please take care while listening. He reflects on their 47 years together, walking us through it one song at a time-from early infatuation and uncertainty, to reunion, marriage, and raising a family together....

For the second episode of That Takes Me Back, hosts Kelan David and Maia Sage had Buddy in the studio to share stories about his late father. TW: If you have lost a loved one, please take care while listening. Alberto senior influenced Buddy's life significantly, including that nickname which has prompted many "Bye Buddy, I hope you find your dad!" (it's kind of dark, we know, but he laughs). Budd...

In this episode of "That Takes Me Back," hosts Kelan David and Maia Sage discuss the connection between music and memories with guest Chuck Jay. He recounts a memorable experience in Hawaii listening to a 38-second interlude by Kendrick Lamar called "Butterflies" which became a significant memory for him, and an instrumental that he freestyles over therapeutically. The hosts an...