Reliving My Youth

Noel catches up with Sean Kanan. The actor returns to discuss his Emmy-nominated series, Studio City, which he also created. We discuss Sean's upcoming motivational book, Way of the Cobra, and how he came up with the idea. Naturally, we discuss "Karate's Bad Boy" Mike Barnes and whether Sean will appear in season 4 of Cobra Kai.

Noel catches up with Paul Hirsch, the Oscar-winning film editor of Star Wars. He has edited over 40 feature films, including The Empire Strikes Back, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Mission: Impossible, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Footloose, Carrie, Falling Down, Phantom of the Paradise, Obsession, Blow Out, The Secret of My Success, Steel Magnolias and Ray, for which he received a second Academy Award nomination in 2005. His memoir, A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away, came out in 2019.

Noel catches up with Stan Bush, the singer-songwriter behind the classic song, The Touch. The song was featured in animated film, The Transformers: The Movie, in 1986. Stan talks about the 80's movie that inspired him to write The Touch and where in pop culture history is his favorite placement of the song. Stan's work was also featured in the Jean-Claude van Damme movies, Kickboxer and Bloodsport. Stan's latest album, Dare to Dream, was released last year to rave reviews.

Noel catches up with Brad Hopkins, the bassist of the Canadian band, Chalk Circle. The band's biggest hit, April Fool, reached 22 on the Canadian charts. They received a Juno Award nomination for Most Promising Group at the Juno Awards of 1986.

Noel catches up with Tara Kemp. Her self-titled album is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It featured two top-ten singles, "Hold You Tight" and "Piece of My Heart." Unfortunately, the music business got in the way and that was the only album Tara released. Tara talks about what happened and what she has been up to. 2021 is poised to be a big year for Tara as her long-awaited second album, which has been shelved since 1994, will be released as well as music that she has been working on.

Noel catches up with Dunstan Bruce. The former lead singer of Chumbawamba. The band ruled 1997 with their smash hit, Tubthumping. The song topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand and hit number six on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number one Billboard Modern Rock charts. What people may not know is that the band formed in 1982. Chumbawamba was never shy about their political views in their music. Dunstan is currently working on a documentary about his time in the band, "I Get Knocked Down (The Untold Story of Chumbawamba)."

Noel catches up with Frank Ashmore. The actor is best known for his roles in Airplane! and V. Frank talks about the legacy of Airplane and its place among the funniest movies in history. Frank played the Visitor, Martin, in the two V miniseries and the series. The actor talks about the backlash NBC got over Martin's fate on the show, which led to Phillip.

Noel catches up with Iva Davies, the lead singer and co-founder of Icehouse. The Australian band is best known for their hit single, Electric Blue, which reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. The band is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the debut album, Flowers, with a live album called Icehouse Plays Flowers Live.

Noel catches up with Edward Edwards. The talented character actor is best known for his roles in Robocop, Family Ties, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Mob City. Edward memorably played Ruben Tedesco on Family Ties. Edward also played Oliver North in two movies.

Noel catches up again with Duncan Sheik, whose latest album, Live at the Cafe Carlyle, comes out December 4th. During this political environment, Duncan updated his hit song, Barely Breathing. The Grammy and Tony Award winner also breaks down some of my favorite songs of his. Duncan also talks the state of Broadway.