Reliving My Youth

I catch up with Margo Timmins, lead singer of Cowboy Junkies, who are set to release their latest album, All That Reckoning, this Friday. Margo talks about why they recorded two versions of the title track. It’s the 30th anniversary of their iconic album, The Trinity Sessions. Margo reminisces about recording it and shares a great story about Lou Reed.

I catch up with Jeff East, who played young Clark Kent in Superman: The Movie, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. He tells me his experience making the classic movie, including the memorable train scene, and his relationship with Christopher Reeve.

I catch up with Dean Dinning, lead bassist of Toad the Wet Sprocket, whose hits include “All I Want”, “Walk on the Ocean” and “Something’s Always Wrong”. Dean talks about his musical family, the band’s start and why they decided not to take an advance from the record company. Toad’s last album, “New Constellation", broke records via Kickstarter.

I catch up with Brian Vander Ark, lead singer of the Verve Pipe, who spent four years in the army before beginning his music career. The Verve Pipe hit it big with “The Freshman”. Brian tells me the long journey of the song and why the follow up album failed. Their song, “Colorful”, was featured in the movie, “Rock Star”. Brian had a role in the movie. The Verve Pipe still put out albums, includin...

I catch up with Robin Wilson, lead singer of Gin Blossoms, whose latest album Mixed Reality comes out Friday. Robin talks about the lasting effect of their hit album, New Miserable Experience, that album featured the hits “Hey Jealously” and “Found Out About You”.

I catch up with Mike Reiss from The Simpsons, whose new book, Springfield Confidential, comes out June 12. We touch upon more than just The Simpsons. Mike was a writer on Airplane II, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, ALF, Sledge Hammer! and It’s Garry Shandling’s Show. Mike and his writing partner, Al Jean, were show runners of quite arguably the best seasons of The Simpsons, seasons three and...

It’s the one-year anniversary show! I catch up with John Oates, who recently released his memoirs, Change of Seasons. We discuss why he chose to write about his life. We get the stories behind some of Daryl Hall and John Oates’s biggest hits.

I catch up with Leslie Easterbrook, who played Callahan in the Police Academy movies. She tells me about her experience making the original, why she wasn’t in the second one and if she has an update regarding the proposed remake. Leslie played Rhonda Lee on Laverne and Shirley. She talks about working with Penny Marshall. Leslie sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl XVII. She has a great story ab...

I catch up with Joe Bouchard, founding member of Blue Oyster Cult, who talks about his latest album, Playing History. Joe was part of BOC for their major hits, “Don’t Fear the Reaper” and “Burnin’ for You”. Joe gives his thoughts on the iconic Saturday Night Live skit and which cast member portrayed him. Joe left the band in 1986. He talks about why he left and what he has been doing since.

I catch up with Jack Hues of Wang Chung, whose biggest hits included “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” and “Dance Hall Days”. Jack tells me about the band’s name and I try to get out of him the meaning of “everybody Wang Chung tonight”. The band had music featured on “The Breakfast Club” and did all of the music for the “To Live and Die in LA” soundtrack.

I catch up with Jean Louisa Kelly (Uncle Buck, Mr Holland’s Opus), who tells me how she got started in the business and why it was like working with John Candy on Uncle Buck. Jean tells me why she left acting for a bit and went to college. She talks about how special her role in Mr. Holland’s Opus really was. Jean has released a few albums, including her latest, For My Folks, she tells me why this...

I catch up with actress Robyn Ross, who played Brooke on Nickelodeon’s Fifteen. She tells me how she got the part, her experience on the show and just how bitchy Brooke really was. Fifteen is where Ryan Reynolds got his start in the business. Robyn tells me how it almost didn’t happen. Robyn talks about her role in the movie, Suck it Buttercup, a powerful movie on the dangers on prescription drug...

I catch up with former actor Chris Demetral (Dream On, The Adventures of Jules Verne), who tells me how he got started in the business, growing up on the set of Dream On, and his experience guest starring on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Chris had the recurring role of Jack on Lois and Clark, he talks about why he left the show. Naturally the movie Blank Check comes up. Chris gives his thoughts.

I catch up with singer-songwriter Rachael Sage, who discusses her 13th full-length album, Myopia, which is coming out on May 4th. Rachael talks about touring with Howard Jones and his thoughts on Rachael’s cover of “No One Is To Blame”. Rachael runs her own label, MPress, and talks about why she created the label.

I catch up with singer-songwriter Martin Page, who is behind the smash hits “We built this city” by Starship and “These Dreams” by Heart. Martin has worked with Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s writing partner as well as Maurice White from Earth Wind and Fire. He also played keyboards on Ray Parker Jr’s Ghostbusters. Martin fronted the 80’s band Q-Feel, who had the hit “Dancing in Heaven” from the movi...

I catch up with Dave Wakeling of The English Beat. They were one of the most influential bands of the early 80’s. The band’s hits include “Save it for Later”, “I Confess” and “Mirror in the Bathroom”. Their music fused punk rock, soul, reggae and ska. The Beat broke up after releasing their third album. Dave and Ranking Roger formed General Public. Dave reformed The English Beat and has toured ext...

I catch up with Bill Wadhams of Animotion, who tells me how the band came about the song “Obsession”, which was originally recorded by Michael Des Bes Barres and Holly Knight. Their version failed to chart but Animotion’s went to number six. Bill tells me why he was hesitant about the song and why he left the band before the third album. He reunited with Astrid Plane and released their first album...

I catch up with Carol Potter who played Cindy Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210. Carol tells me how she got started in the business and how she landed the iconic role of Cindy. She shares her favorite and not so favorite storylines from the show and why Cindy could never have a job on the show.

I catch up with Taylor Dayne, who is out on tour supporting the 30th anniversary of “Tell it to My Heart”. We discuss the origin of the song and her name. She’s had 18 songs reached the billboard top ten including, “I’ll Always Love You”, “Prove Your Love” and her number one hit “Love Will Lead You Back”.

I catch up with Maggie Roswell (The Simpsons), who tells me which of her characters is her favorite to voice. The Simpsons have had so many special guest stars over its almost 30 years, she tells me which her most memorable ones. We talk about the story behind getting to voice the iconic Sharry Bobbins. Maggie was an established on camera actress before The Simpsons, we discuss her cult classic mo...

I catch up with Valerie Day and John Smith from Nu Shooz, who tells me how the married couple met, the process behind the smash hit, “I Can’t Wait” and their reactions to finding out they were nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy. The two took a break from Nu Shooz for a while and tell me what they were working on during that time. They reformed Nu Shooz and released “Bagtown” in 2016.

I catch up with John Wozniak from Marcy Playground who tells me how the iconic “Sex and Candy” came about and where the title came about. John talks about how he got his record deal. We geek out over Star Wars a bit. Marcy Playground is performing a concert to benefit “Rock Against Dementia” on March 23rd at The Cutting Room in New York.

I catch up with Martha Davis of The Motels, who tells me what the band was called before they changed their name. The band’s biggest hits include “Only The Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer”, Martha tells me the story behind those hits. We talk about the band’s upcoming release, “The Last Few Beautiful Days”

I catch up with Vinnie Dombroski from Sponge, who tells me if he thought Plowed would become a massive hit and the story behind the song Molly. Vinnie also shares some of his favorite acts he has toured with. We discuss his latest project, the Beer Sessions.

I catch up with Matthew Godfrey (You Can’t Do That on Television), who played the “know it all” kid during his time on the show. He tells me the sitcom star is character was modeled, the audition process for the show, and his favorites sketches. Matthew worked with Alanis Morissette and shares a couple of stories. He tells me what went into the slime and water scenes. Matthew is a son of Canadian...