Reliving My Youth Podcast

Erik Jensen

Noel catches up with Erik Jensen. The actor, writer, and director is out with his new movie, Brooklyn, Minnesota, which he co-wrote and co-directed with his wife. The movie also features the acting debut of their daughter, Sadie. Erik and his wife, Jessica Blank, co-wrote The Exonerated, a play based on interviews they conducted with more than 40 exonerated death row inmates. Erik is probably best known for his recurring roles on The Walking Dead, Mindhunter, and Mr. Robot. He portrayed the late great Yankee Thurman Munson in ESPN's miniseries, The Bronx is Burning

Mark Bryan of Hootie and the Blowfish

Noel catches up with Mark Bryan. The guitarist/songwriter of Hootie and the Blowfish recently released his latest solo album, Popped, to rave reviews. We discuss how he decides which of his songs are for his solo projects and which are for Hootie. Speaking of Hootie, their debut album, Cracked Rear View, is one of the most successful albums of all time. The album featured the hits, "Let Her Cry," "Hold My Hand," Time," and "Only Wanna Be With You." Mark talks about the fun he had making that video and the band's appearance on Sesame Street.

Grahame Skinner of Hipsway/The Cowboy Mouth

Noel catches up with Grahame Skinner of Hipsway. The Scottish new wave band is best known for their single, "The Honey Thief," which reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986. The band released two albums before breaking up in 1989. The band reformed in 2016 and released their third album. Smoke and Dreams, in 2018. Grahame also fronts The Cowboy Mouth and The Skinner Group.

Marcus Vere of Living In A Box

Noel catches up with founding member and keyboardist, Marcus Vere, of Living In A Box. The band's breakout hit, "Living In A Box," reached number five in the UK and number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 back in 1987. Marcus discusses which came first, the band name or the song title. He also talks about whether or not the band name hurt them. Living In A Box released two albums and broke up in 1990. The song "Living In a Box'" found new life as it was featured in the video game, Grand Theft Auto V. In 2016, Living in a Box reformed with British soul singer Kenny Thomas replacing Richard Darbyshire. In 2022, they announced that they have a new singer, Bryan Chambers. Since they have reformed, the band has appeared at live festival events in the UK such as Let's Rock, Rewind and Flashback.

Casey Biggs (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)

Noel catches up with Casey Biggs. The actor is known for portraying Damar on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Damar went from having one throwaway line in an episode to becoming the leader of the Cardassian empire. Casey discusses what was in the kanar that he was always drinking. Casey is also an accomplished singer and is in both the Star Trek Blues Band and the Star Trek Rat Pack. Recently, he was in the David O Russell movie, Amsterdam. We discuss his memorable scene in the John Woo movie, Broken Arrow.

Belouis Some

Noel catches up with Neville Keighley AKA Belouis Some. He had worldwide hits in the 1980s with "Some People", "Imagination" and "Round, Round", the latter being featured on the soundtrack for the John Hughes film Pretty in Pink. "Some People" and "Imagination" charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985. Belouis toured with Queen in 1986. Belouis released three albums.

Britta Phillips

Noel catches up with Britta Phillips, one half of the husband-wife duo, Dean and Britta. They just released their latest album, A Piece of Us, featuring a cover of Roy Orbison's Pretty Paper. Dean and Britta spun off from the band, Luna, and have released multiple albums. Britta got her start as the singing voice of Jem in the animated series, "Jem and The Holograms." She also voiced multiple characters in Adult Swim's "Morel Orel." Britta's solo album featured the amazing cover of The Cars' "Drive."

Jim O'Heir (Parks and Recreation)

Noel catches up with Jim O'Heir. The actor portrayed Jerry (or Garry/Larry/Terry/Barry) Gergich on Parks and Recreation. Jim is out with a new book, "Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation." The book features interviews with the cast, producers, writers and the creators the show. Jim also tells us how the show got Christie Brinkley to play Jerry's wife. Jim has over 200 credits including Better Call Saul, Friends, and Star Trek: Voyager. He's also played Santa Claus many times.

Jeremy Toback

Noel catches up with Jeremy Toback. The singer-songwriter came on to the scene as the bassist of the Seattle-based band, Brad, featuring Pearl Jam guitarist, Stone Gossard. Brad's debut album, Shame, features the songs, "Buttercup" and "20th Century." Jeremy released two critically lauded solo CDs, Another True Fiction and Perfect Flux Thing. The single, “You Make Me Feel” was a top 25 Adult Top 40 radio hit in 1999. Jeremy then collaborated with Renee Stahl to form Renee and Jeremy. They recorded alt lullabies on 2006’s It’s A Big World. 2012's A Little Love followed with the duo’s groovy acoustic take on Queen’s You’re My Best Friend. They released their latest, Shout, last year featuring covers of Tears For Fears and Harry Styles.

Pete Hewlett (Novo Combo, Billy Joel Touring Band)

Noel catches with up Pete Hewlett of Novo Combo. The band recently released their very long awaited album, 45 West 55th. Hewlett has an impressive career, having recorded and toured with Billy Joel, Carly Simon, Joe Jackson, and Julian Lennon. Notably, he performed with Billy Joel in the USSR in 1987. He also joined Joel for the historic 2008 “Last Play at Shea” concert alongside Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, Don Henley, Garth Brooks, and Roger Daltrey.