Ryan - Sam

And The Year Was 1985 The Podcast

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And The Year Was 1985 is a pop culture podcast hosted by Ryan and Sam, exploring music, movies, TV, and the creators behind them. From interviews with broadcast legends and music producers to conversations with new and emerging artists, each episode blends great stories with culture-driven discussion. Whether it’s industry insight, current pop culture, or creative inspiration, this show connects you with the voices shaping entertainment. New episodes every Week.

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Ryan - Sam

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Music

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Latest episode

Mar 27, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 68 - The Tragically Hip : Deep Dive 13.11.2024

Welcome back to November on the Pod! This week the guys take a look at the documentary series No Dress Rehearsal, on one of Canada's most seminal bands, The Tragically Hip. From their punk rock start in the 80's to their rise to Canadian Darlings and their farewell performance from Kingston, the guys cover it all. Enjoy this weeks episode! Follow us on all our platforms here

Episode 67 - Meet Our Friend Joel Martin! 06.11.2024

This week we have Joel Martin from The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast. Joel has interviewed some of the biggest artists, music engineers and producers and is known for his deep dive interviews and captivating questions. The guys get into Joel's background in the music industry, interviewing some of his favourite artists and podcasting. Check out Joel on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The Joel M...

Episode 66 - This is Halloween! 30.10.2024

It's spooky time again and the guys are back with another Halloween episode. The guys celebrate with a few tunes, your favourite TV specials and some scary movies. Enjoy this fun episode of ATYW1985! New Episodes weekly!

Episode 65 - Meet our friends Nik Sexton & Sean Dalton 23.10.2024

On this weeks podcast we have two very special guests. Nik Sexton, writer/director of the new film Skeet staring Sean Dalton as the lead Billy Skinner. Skeet is a fish out of water story with a slight twist. The guys chat about the making of the film along with some fun stories of growing up in Newfoundland along with some tales from the road. Skeet had it's industry debut at this years TIFF and w...

Episode 64 - Spooky Week 2 with Lindsay Janes! 16.10.2024

Welcome back to ATYW1985 spooky week 2!. Lindsay Janes is back again for an extended chat on halloween pop culture and more. Grab some candy corn and enjoy this weeks episode of And the Year was 1985! Follow Disturbing the Peace on Spotify⁠ ⁠@disturbingthepeacepod⁠ On Instagram

Episode 63 - Spooky week 1 with Lindsay Janes! 09.10.2024

Welcome to Spooky WEEK! This week we are joined by the amazing Lindsay Janes. Lindsay is the host of Disturbing the Peace Podcast about local true crime. By making it local and telling these awesome stories we thought it would be great to have her on to chat all things spooky. Also chatting about some of their favourite Tv, and Movies from their childhoods and talking some new things for the adult...

Episode 62 - The Lost Tapes - Volume 2 05.10.2024

Welcome back, this week we have another Lost Tape from a few months back. This one starts with a game of what's in the box and then off the rails. Enjoy this weeks episode of And The Year Was 1985! New episodes weekly!

Episode 61 - Meet our friend Arjun Roy! 25.09.2024

Welcome back ATYW1985 fam! This week we have a local Grande Prairie music legend on, Arjun Roy. The guys chat about Arjun's travels and influences from around the globe. Arjun is a graduate of Berklee Collage of Music Boston and Valencia. He has worked on tons of great music and is an excellent player in his own right. Enjoy getting to know him on this week's episode of And The Year Was 1985! @the...

Episode 60 - Meet our friend Bryan Tobin! 18.09.2024

Hello again, and welcome to another very special episode of ATYW1985. This week's guest is Newfoundlands own Bryan Tobin of his long running podcast Tobin Tonight. The guys discuss podcasting, getting in early and have a laugh or 10. Brain graduated from Carleton University with a BA in Communications, Loyalist College with a Post Grad Diploma in Sports Journalism and Algonquin College with a Radi...

Episode 59 - The Return of Alex Meadus! 11.09.2024

Hello and welcome back to a very special episode of ATYW 1985. Alex makes his return this week to chat with the b'ys. It was an awesome time with Alex back on the pod, the guys chat music, movies, and lots more! Enjoy another episode of And The Year Was 1985.

Episode 58 - The return of Ryan G! 04.09.2024

On this episode of ATYW1985 Ryan G of 97.7 Rock Grande Prairie is back for round 2. The guys chat music, growing up 90s and some awesome stories. Sit back and enjoy another amazing episode of And The Year Was 1985!

Episode 57 - Meet our friend Mark Cole of Shed Life! 29.08.2024

What are ya at b'ys! On this weeks episode we have Mark Cole from Shed Life, a lifestyle brand based out of Newfoundland. The guys chat what got the brand started, what Shed life means, and growing up in small town Newfoundland. Enjoy a new episode of And The Year Was 1985!

Episode 56 - Rick “The Temp” Campanelli 21.08.2024

We're back! This week on the pod we have another great Canadian broadcasting legend, Rick Campanelli. The guys chat Rick rise from temp to the franchise and beyond. We also talk passion and achieving your goals. Enjoy another great episode of, And The Year Was 1985! @rick_campanelli

Episode 55 - Meet our friend Patrick O'Dell! 14.08.2024

Hello again! This week the guys are back with guest Patrick O'Dell Patrick is creator and director of Epicly Later'd along with various other projects including working for Thrasher, Vans and loads more. The guys chat what inspired Patrick and where it all started. Enjoy this weeks episode! www.patrickodell.com

Episode 54 - Meet our friend Shane Connery Volk! 07.08.2024

Welcome Back, This week we have Shane from One Bad Son, and Mad Cave Studios. The guys talk comics and what inspires Shane in his art and music. Enjoy this week's episode of ATYW1985! Catch Shane at : www.shaneconneryvolk.com

Episode 53 - Meet Jonathan Kennedy - Round 2! 31.07.2024

Welcome to season two of And The Year Was 1985 - The Podcast! This week we have a very special returning guest and long time friend of the b'ys. Jonathan has some new projects in the works and a new music video for Fog Lake - Secret, Available on YouTube. The guys also talk about growing up in a small town in the 90's as skateboarders and music fans. Check out Jon here: https://jonkennedy.net @get...

Episode 52 - Year one review! 25.07.2024

Welcome back to the party! This week marks one year sense ATYW1985 started. The guys look back at the first year of pods and talk about what they've learned, the progress and what lies ahead for the pod going into season 2. Sit back and enjoy the year end review. New episodes Weekly!

Episode 51 - Meet Bill Welychka! 17.07.2024

This week on "And The Year Was 1985," we are honored to feature one of Canada's premier TV and music broadcasters, Bill Welychka. Formerly a CHUM editor and MuchMusic VJ, Bill is now a distinguished radio and TV host at CFMK-FM in Kingston, ON. Throughout his illustrious and ongoing career, Bill has hosted and interviewed some of the world's most prominent pop, rock, and movie stars of the 90s and...

Episode 50 - Meet Ryan Gilliland 11.07.2024

This week we are back with another big, BIG pod. The guys chat with Ryan G from 97.7 Rock about how he got started in radio all the way to A.I. and the future of concert ticket prices and more on this episode of And The Year Was 1985 - The Podcast! Follow Ryan on: @ryangradio on instagram Or listen live 2 - 7MST on Rock 97.7 Grande Prairie

Episode 49 - Adam Keough From Ancestral Roots Wellness 03.07.2024

It's Wednesday! The guys are back with a special guest also from their home town and a long time friend, Adam Keough from Ancestral Roots - Holistic Health & Wellness. We talk to Adam about his journey from Cook to Healer with personal insight in to alternate medicine and healing practices. Along with his wife Patricia they have brought something new to our home town Bishop's Falls and it is e...

Episode 48 - Meet our friend Jon G! 26.06.2024

Welcome back to the pod! This week we have Jon Gordon ( @Jon.g87 ) social media personality, journalist and nostalgia curator. Jon has interviewed a number of Canadian pop culture and music icons in recent years and was also the pods introduction to the MuchMusic Doc, "299 Queen Street West". The guys chat 90's music, and the early influence of MuchMusic on them growing up. Follow Jon on his socia...

Episode 47 - Favourites Series - Volume 1 - 1985 19.06.2024

Hello again, and welcome. This week the guys are back with their favourite tunes from 1985 in volume 1 of our new Favourites Series, highlighting some music, movies or pop culture moment from 1985 to present. New episodes weekly!

Episode 46 - U Can't B Serious? 12.06.2024

Welcome back everybody! This week the guys talk about the up coming months guests and some new pop culture featuring Eminem and we even get into some hockey. Tune in for a big and inspiring guest announcement. New Episodes Weekly!

Episode 45 - Shootin the sh*t: Volume 5 05.06.2024

Look out! We are back. This week on And the Year was 1985, we sit and shoot some poo. We also go through the top 100 billboard tracks of the year 1997 as the soundtrack. Enjoy another episode and look out for more guest announcements in the coming weeks. Don't forget to subscribe on Spotify. New epiodes weekly!

Episode 44 - GPop Culture Fair 30.05.2024

Welcome back, this week the guys where at GPop Culture Fair in Grande Prairie, Alberta. They got a chance to sit down with some amazing local talents. Mike Moman, Dustin Archibald and the creator of Gpop Blaine Burke. Check out GPop on instagram and Facebook. New Episodes Weekly!

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