Lived Through That

“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.

This week, we’re excited to talk with Einar Orn – straight from Reyjavik, Iceland. He is sometimes called Iceland’s first punk and started several punk groups, including Purrkur Pillnikk, before eventually forming the Sugarcubes in 1986 with Einar sharing vocals with Bjork. Today, he tells me how he got turned on to punk music in the first place and how that kick started his musical journey.

Einar's web site is here, where you can see (and buy!) some of his art and see upcoming exhibtions and gigs.

Musical credits:

"Levin and Harper" from Blue Dot Sessions

"She Is Beyond Good & Evil," The Pop Group

Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books!

You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website ⁠here.

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We're back with a new season and we’re kicking off with a story from the legendary Gary Numan. He’s a pioneer in electronic music producing such early hits as “Are Friends Electric?” and “Cars” and is an inspiration to artists as varied as Nine Inch Nails, Damon Albarn from Blur, and the Foo Fighters. After a series of shows at Wembly in 1981, Numan decided to “retire” for a spell. Music got in the way of Numan’s other love, flying planes and, in 1982 he decided to take his plane and circumnavigate the globe. Today, Gary tells us about the highs and lows of that experience. It’s quite a tale so buckle your seat belts and strap in for the ride!

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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.

This week, we’re talking with Joseph Burcaw, the bassist for Black 47.  He has a new band, Bearclaw & the Balance Brigade, and has just released a new EP, Four on the Floor, with Living Colour vocalist Corey Glover. Today, he reads us a passage from his as yet unfinished memoir – it’s all about manifestation and the power of intention. Then, he'll go into how his latest project came to be.

Here is where you can get physical CDs of "Four on the Floor" by Bearclaw & the Balance Brigade with Corey Glover. It's available on all the streaming services now.

Musical credits:

"Arroz con Leche" by Blue Dot Sessions

Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books!

You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website ⁠here.

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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential 90s musicians and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in the book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring. 

Our guest today on this special holiday epiosde is the guitarist of the Waitresses and songwriter of the classic song, “Christmas Wrapping,” Chris Butler.

Musical credits:

Etude 13 LaSalle by Blue Dot Sessions

Theme song from Audiojungle.

Be sure to look out for my book, "Lived Through That," where ever you buy your books! You can get a special holiday disocunt of 40% NOW by using the promo code holiday40 at this link. That disocunt expires on January 3, 2023. In addition, my book "80s Redux," is still available - pick up a copy here!

You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.

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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.

This week, we’re going to do something we haven’t done before and that’s release two episodes in one week! Today’s episode is with Jack hues, a founding member of the 80s new-wave band Wang Chung.

Jack's episode starts where you might expect - being inspired by the Beatles but then takes unexpected turns. 

Wang Chung's website

Musical credits:

Pixabay

Schubert's 8th Symphony,2nd movement

Jack Hues and the Quartet, "Fallujah"

Jack Hues, "Since 2017"

Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books!

You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website ⁠here.

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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.

This week, we’re going to do something we haven’t done before and that’s release two episodes in one week! Today’s episode is with Nick Feldman, a founding member of the 80s new-wave band Wang Chung and later in the week, we’ll have his bandmate Jack Hues on for an episode.

Today, Nick tells us a bit of the story of the rise of his band and how chance meetings with key people altered the course of their history.

Wang Chung's website

Musical credits:

"Cigar Singles" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Something in the Air" by Promised Land (Nick's band with Jon Moss)

Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books!

You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website ⁠here.

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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.

I'm so pleased to have Freda Love Smith on the podcast today, most well known for her being a founder and drummer of the Blake Babies. She’s also been in several other bands, including Mysteries of Life, Some Girls, and my favorite outside the Blake Babies, Antenna. These days, she’s a noted writer and just released her second book, “I Quit Everything.”  

It goes without saying that we're talking about quitting today!

Musical credits:

"Hardboiled" by Blue Dot Sessions

Freda's website

"I Quit Everything" on IndieBound and on Amazon.

Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books!

You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website ⁠here.

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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.

I can’t believe how lucky I am this week to have Sleater-Kinney’s own Corin Tucker on the show!

Today she talks with us about the process of creating 2005’s album, “The Woods.” “The Woods” is a raw and emotional album – and, if judging by the new album’s first single “Hell,” their new album Little Rope seems to be have been borne from a similar emotional place.  

Musical credits:

"The Records" by Blue Dot Sessions

Sleater-Kinney's website

Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books!

You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website ⁠here.

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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.

I am very excited to have Bertis Downs on the show this week. As a HUGE fan of the band REM, I’ve known about him for years. He's R.E.M.'s manager, lawyer, or as he says, "the fifth Beatle of REM"!

Today, he tells us that without Ronald Reagan, he likely wouldn't be where he's at today. It's probably not what you think!

Musical credits:

"Pickers" by Blue Dot Sessions

Bertis Downs' website

Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books!

You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website ⁠here.

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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.

On this episode, I am so very excited to have Juliana Hatfield on the show. She’s been one of my absolute favorite artists since I first heard the Blake Babies’ “Earwig” back in the early 90s. Since then, she’s consistently put out great albums and been extremely prolific – releasing almost 20 albums in addition to collaborations with Paul Westerberg, Matthews Caws, Evan Dando, and others. Her most recent, out November 17th, is “Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO,” a continuation of her series of tribute albums that have featured Olivia Newton-John and The Police.

Today, Juliana talks about her career and how the politics of the music business led her to almost quit entirely and how that journey led her to go back to school to try and get an MFA in fine art.  

Musical credits:

"On Top Of It" by Blue Dot Sessions

Juliana Hatfield's website with tour dates and more info.

Juliana's art work can be found here.

Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books!

You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website ⁠here.

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