Reliving My Youth

I catch up with singer-songwriter Robert Tepper, who is best known for No Easy Way Out, which was featured on the Rocky IV soundtrack. Robert talks about how his album of the same name was impacted as a result of the soundtrack. Before landing on the soundtrack, Robert collaborated with Benny Mardones on Into The Night, which charted twice. Robert has released some fantastic albums. His latest, Be...

I catch up with actor Jesse Kove. His latest movie, D-Day, depicts a historic battle that many do not know about, “The Battle of Pointe du Hoc.” Jesse is the son of Martin Kove of The Karate Kid fame. Jesse talks about getting in the business, working with his father and seeing The Karate Kid for the first time.

I catch up with Adrian Lee, former keyboardist of Mike and The Mechanics. The band had massive hits with "The Living Years", "All I Need is a Miracle" and "Silent Running". Adrian talks about getting involved with Mike Rutherford and the tragic loss of Paul Young. Prior to his work with the band, Adrian toured with Cliff Richard and was in the band, Toyah. He has produced Stephen Bishop, Joan Arma...

I catch up with actor and screenwriter Tim Stack, who is best known for his roles on Son of the Beach and Night Stand with Dick Dietrick. Tim talks about getting his start in the business and working with improvisational comedy group The Groundlings. Tim explains why Night Stand is not on any of the streaming services and what talk show hosts gave him feedback on his role as Dick Dietrick. Tim wro...

I catch up with Jean-Marc Pisapia, lead singer and founder of The Box. The Canadian band had multiple hit singles in their country including "Closer Together", "L'Affaire Dumoutier (Say to Me)", and "Crying Out Loud for Love". The group broke up in 1992, but a new lineup of the band was founded by Jean-Marc in 2005. Jean-Marc was an early member of Men Without Hats.

I catch up with Darryl Vidal, who played himself in The Karate Kid, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Darryl had an extensive background in the martial arts prior to filming. Perhaps Darryl's great contribution to the movie was the crane technique. He talks about the kick's place in pop culture.

I catch up with Israel Juarbe, best known as Freddy Fernandez from The Karate Kid, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Israel talks about his experience making the movie. Freddy is the only character in the movie to say "the karate kid." Izzy also had memorable roles in Beverly Hills Cop and Angels in the Outfield. We also talk about his product, The Strawji.

I catch up with Mandy Ingber, best remembered for her roles as Polly in Teen Witch and as Annie Tortelli in Cheers and The Tortellis. Teen Witch is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We discuss the cult classic and her famous "Top That' rap. Mandy is now a The New York Times best-selling author of Yogalosophy: 28 Days to the Ultimate Mind-Body Makeover and creator of the yoga-hybrid DVD YOGALOSOPHY...

I catch up with Eliot Sloan, lead singer and founding member of Blessid Union of Souls. Blessid is best known for their hits, "I Believe", "Hey Leonardo", and "Let Me Be the One." Eliot talks about getting involved in music, the industry in general and what song of theirs almost was the theme to a 90's blockbuster movie. He tells me what celebrity mentioned in "Hey Leonardo" reached out to him. We...

I catch up with the legendary Dee Wallace, best known for her portrayal of Mary in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Dee Wallace has earned her 200th movie credits having just wrapped production on "Await The Dawn," as well as "Critters Attack, and " Rob Zombie's "3 from Hell." She is now the only living actress with 200 movie credits. Dee talks about the amazing directors she's worked with including Zo...

I catch up with Aamer Haleem, host of VH1's Bands Reunited. The show was one of my favorites featured on the former music channel. The podcast had the pleasure of interviewing band members who were featured on the show like The English Beat, Information Society, The Motels, and Haircut 100. Aamer talks about his experiences filming the show and which bands were his favorites. He also reveals which...

I catch up Catherine Mary Stewart. The 80's icon is best remembered for her roles in The Last Starfighter, Night of the Comet, and Weekend at Bernie's. All three are celebrating anniversaries. The Last Starfighter is finally getting a sequel! We discuss the legacy the movie. Soap opera fans will remember Catherine as the original Kayla Brady on Days of Our Lives. Catherine talks about the transiti...

The Hustle's Jon Lamoreaux is back as we count down our favorite soundtrack songs of the 1990's. This episode is songs 11-20.

I catch up with Andy Rourke, who is best known as the bassist of The Smiths. In a span of just five years, The Smiths became one of the most influential bands of the last 40 years. Andy talks about his time in the band. Naturally I asked the question on every Smiths fan's mind. Andy has a new collaboration with Kav of the Happy Mondays called Blitz Vega. He talks about how the project came about.

I catch up with Ellen Reid of Crash Test Dummies. The original lineup announced in September that they would be reuniting to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album God Shuffled His Feet, which has sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide. The hit song, "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm", went to number two. Ellen sang lead on their version of XTC's "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead", which was featured on...

I catch up with Robert Hays, who famously played Ted Stryker in the Airplane! movies. Airplane will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. Robert talks about the path it took to get made and his favorite scene. At the end of Airplane II the credits started with "coming soon: Airplane III." The movie was never made, Robert explains why. Families will recognize Robert as the dad in the Homeward B...

I catch up with singer-songwriter Heather Nova, whose new album, Pearl, came out last week. Heather talks about the album and the expectations for it. Heather’s breakthrough album, Oyster, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. She has a cult following here in the States and a massive following in Europe. Heather talks about her fascinating childhood and her songwriting process. If you’re not famili...

I catch up with Eddie Chacon, formally of the popular duo, Charles and Eddie, the pair had a massive hit with "Would I Lie To You?" back in 1992. Eddie talks about meeting Charles Pettigrew on a NYC Subway, working with him and talks about his passing due to cancer in 2001. Eddie formed The Polyamorous Affair with his wife and released three albums. He left the music business to pursue a career in...

I catch up with Will Turpin, the bassist and original member of Collective Soul, whose new album, Blood, comes out this Friday. It's also the 25th anniversary of their debut album "Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid" on Atlantic Records. The album featured the smash hit, "Shine". Will talks about the success of the song. Will released his full-length debut album, "Serengeti Drivers", last ye...

I catch up with actor, comedian, and writer Robert Wuhl. Tim Burton's Batman is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Robert played reporter Alexander Knox. We talk about Robert's Batman theory. Robert played writer Al Stump in the highly underrated Cobb. We talk plenty of baseball, included Robert's favorite baseball movies and the Hall of Fame. We discuss Arli$$, the Oscars and of course, Bull Durha...

I catch up with Skip Griparis, who played Monte in the first two Major League movies. Skip talks about the audition process and his experience filming the movies. Skip worked was in Olivia Newton-John's band back in the 70's and talks about his time in it. Currently, Skip has a one-man show called "The Heroes of Rock". Take an unbelievably fun trip through Rock’s evolution of the 40’s/50’s/60’s! G...

I catch up with David Schelzel, lead singer of probably the most-underrated band of the 80's and 90's, The Ocean Blue. The band's latest album, Kings and Queens/Knaves and Thieves, comes out on June 21. The Ocean Blue were signed to their first record deal when they were still in high school in Hershey, PA. The band's appeal went nationwide thanks to MTV's 120 minutes, featuring "Drifting, Falling...

I catch up with Amanda Kramer, who currently is the keyboardist in The Psychedelic Furs. Amanda was originally in Information Society when their hit "What's on your mind (Pure Energy)" was blowing up. After leaving the band, Amanda went on to work with some amazing bands; The Golden Palominos, World Party, 10,000 Maniacs to name a few. She talks about being in the right place at the right time.

Listen to this podcast if you want to live! In celebration of Reliving My Youth's second anniversary, I catch up with iconic actor Michael Biehn, who had legendary roles in so many movies. We discuss the 35th anniversary of The Terminator and working with James Cameron. We joke about how he dies in almost all of his movies and which one of his roles is his favorite. Michael recently reprised his r...

I catch up with Richard Kline, who played everyone's favorite used car salesman and upstairs neighbor Larry Dallas on Three's Company. Richard went from basically a one-off guest spot to being a full time cast member. He talks about his favorite episodes. Richard is currently performing in the touring production of Waitress the Musical.