Reliving My Youth Podcast

Gordon Clapp (NYPD Blue, Eight Men Out)

Noel catches up with Gordon Clapp. The actor is best known for playing Detective Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue. Medavoy appeared in 256 episodes, the second-most on the show, only behind Dennis Franz's Det. Andy Sipowicz.  Gordon won an Emmy for his role in 1998.  He had guest-starring roles in Cheers, Night Court, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Deadwood and Poker Face. Gordon played Chicago White Sox Hall of Fame catcher Ray Schalk in the 1988 movie, Eight Men Out, based on the 1919 Black Sox scandal. On Broadway, he appeared in the 2005 revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Glengarry Glen Ross, where he was nominated for a Tony Award. Gordon also has a one-man play about American poet Robert Frost.

Bobbie Brown

Noel catches up with Bobbie Brown. The actress, model, video vixen, and standup comic has also written two books, Dirty Rocker Boys and Cherry on Top, with a third one on the way. Bobbie won the Star Search Spokesmodel competition a record 13 times. She appeared in numerous video, most notably the 1990 video for Warrant's song "Cherry Pie". She appeared in Cool as Ice and Last Action Hero. We discuss her professional regrets and the scary incident which helped her find the religious path she is on today.

 

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Jeffrey Weissman (Back to the Future Parts 2 & 3, Pale Rider)

Noel catches up with actor Jeffrey Weissman. Many fans of the Back to the Future trilogy were originally unaware that Jeffrey replaced Crispin Glover as George McFly for the sequel. Jeffrey explains the drama surrounding Crispin and how he got to replace him. The actor has roles in Pale Rider, Twilight Zone The Movie, Johnny Dangerously and more. Saved By The Bell fans will remember Jeffrey as "The High Geek" in the Rockumentary episode.

 

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Ellie Cornell (Halloween 4 and Halloween 5)

Noel catches up with Ellie Cornell. The actress had some big shoes to fill. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers brought back characters from the first two Halloween movies. Jamie Lee Curtis declined to return for the sequel. Ellie was cast as final girl, Rachel Carruthers, who was the adopted sister of Jamie Lloyd, Laurie Strode's daughter. Ellie talks about getting the role, the stunts in the movie and working with Danielle Harris and Donald Pleasence. Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers was rushed into production with a different screenwriter and director. The role of Rachel unfortunately took a step backwards and met her demise in the movie. Ellie was an executive producer and had a minor role in Free Enterprise starring Eric McCormick and William Shatner.

Kristin Minter (Home Alone, Cool as Ice)

Noel catches up with Kristin Minter. The actress played Heather McCallister in Home Alone. Many people think Heather was the reason Kevin was left behind. Kristin defends her character. Kristin starred alongside Vanilla Ice in Cool as Ice. She talks about working with the Ice Man. Kristin played Randi Fronczak for 71 episodes on ER and had recurring roles on Highlander, Good vs Evil and Ray Donovan. 

Jim J Bullock (Too Close For Comfort, Hollywood Squares

Noel catches up with Jim J Bullock. The actor is best known for his role as Monroe on Too Close For Comfort. Jim talks about working with Ted Knight. Jim was a regular guest on Hollywood Squares. Mel Brooks fans will remember Jim as Prince Valium in Spaceballs. Will he be in the sequel? Jim lets us know. He had a recurring role in ALF. Jim shares a story about which President offered him a boat ride.

Mark Holton (Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Teen Wolf)

Noel catches up with Mark Holton. The actor has two iconic movies (Pee Wee's Big Adventure and Teen Wolf) that are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Mark played Francis in Big Adventure and Chubby in Teen Wolf. Mark talks about his friendship with Paul Reubens and his near-death experience filming the movie. Mark reveals whether he ever got a chance to ride the bike Francis sought after in the movie. He discusses his famous hook shot in Teen Wolf and a sticky situation during filming. Mark appeared in The Naked Gun (“Hey! It’s Enrico Pallazzo!”), A League of Their Own and Leprechaun. Collectors beware!! Mark has an action figure coming out soon!

Jordon Zadorozny (Blinker The Star)

Noel catches up with Jordon Zadorozny, who goes by the recording and performance name of Blinker The Star. They released three albums on major labels, the third, the critically acclaimed,  "August Everywhere", featured the single, "Below the Sliding Doors." Jordon worked with Hole's Courtney Love and contributed to their "Celebrity Skin" album. Jordon collaborated with his idol, Lindsey Buckingham, on a couple of songs. Two decades later, Jordon received retroactive song-writing credit after it was found that he accidentally plagiarized his song "Swan Song". Blinker The Star released the highly entertaining covers album, Arista, in 2021, featuring Madonna's "Holiday."

Thom Mathews (Friday The 13th Part 6: Jason Lives, Return of the Living Dead)

Noel catches up with Thom Mathews. The actor is best known for his roles as Tommy Jarvis in Friday The 13th Part 6: Jason Lives and Freddy in Return of The Living Dead. The zombie classic is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Thom discusses the movie's legacy and working with the late great James Karen. They both appeared in the sequel in different roles. Friday The 13th's Tommy Jarvis has lived on in different formats, Friday The 13th The Video Game and in the Never Hike Alone fan film movie series. Thom talks about how he got involved in the project.

Rachael Yamagata

Noel catches up with Rachael Yamagata. The singer-songwriter's latest album, Starlit Alchemy, is her first in over nine years. Rachael discusses the album's journey. She began her musical career with the band Bumpus before becoming a solo artist and releasing her amazing debut album, Happenstance. She was part of 30 Rock's "I Need a Kidney" episode. Rachael covered "I'm Going to Go Back There Someday" for Muppets: The Green Album. After departing Warner Bros., Rachael became an independent artist. She discusses the hurdles she's faced as one.