Reliving My Youth

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 familiar with her work, please listen, you won’t be disappointed.

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 photography and fashion. Eddie returned to music this year and released the single "Rumors or Lies?".

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 year. Collective Soul is on tour with Gin Blossoms this Summer.

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 Durham.

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! Groove on the high-energy hits of Little Richard, to Elvis, to the Beatles, to Jimi Hendrix & beyond!

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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" and "Between Something and Nothing."

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 role as Corporal Hicks from Aliens for audio version of William Gibson's Alien 3 script. He shares some amazing stories of his friend, Bill Paxton, who he worked with in a bunch of movies. Michael also dispels rumors about working with Val Kilmer.

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.

I catch up with Nancy Valen, fans remember her well as Samantha Thomas on Baywatch. Saved by the Bell fans know her as "Nurse Jennifer", probably the most memorable guest star(sorry Becky the Duck)on the show, She talks about that role and who the original choice was. Nancy starred alongside Jason Gedrick in one of the most underrated 80's films, The Heavenly Kid. Nancy starred in the TV musical drama, Hull High, and gives her thoughts on why it unfortunately failed. She fills us in on what she's been up to.