Reliving My Youth Podcast

Mark Gane and Martha Johnson (Martha and the Muffins)

Noel catches up with Mark Gane and Martha Johnson from Martha and the Muffins. The Canadian band's debut song, Echo Beach, was a worldwide hit, winning a Juno for "Single of the Year" in 1980. They have released eight studio albums and in 2021 they released the compilation Marthology: In and Outtakes, collecting rarities and demo versions of past songs.

Adrienne Barbeau (Maude, Swamp Thing and so much more)

It's our 250th episode!! Noel catches with up Adrienne Barbeau. The legendary actor starred as the original Rizzo in Broadway's Grease. She made a name for herself on television playing Bea Arthur's daughter, Carol, in Maude. In 1980, she began appearing in horror and science fiction films, including The Fog, Escape from New York, Creepshow, and Swamp Thing. She played Rodney Dangerfield in the comedy, Back to School.

James Grant of Love and Money

Noel catches up with James Grant of Love and Money. The Scottish band released five studio albums including Strange Kind of Love and Dogs in the Traffic. Strange Kind of Love featured the hits "Halleluiah Man" and "Strange Kind of Love." Find out what happened when the band opened up for Tina Turner. James has released six solo albums.

Patrick Labyorteaux (Little House on the Prairie, JAG)

Noel catches up with Patrick Labyorteaux. His well-known TV roles are on Little House on the Prairie as Andy Garvey from 1977–81, and on JAG as Lt. Cmdr. Bud Roberts from 1995 to 2005. Patrick had roles in Heathers, Ski School, Summer School and Three Ninjas. He created, along with his wife, the Nick at Nite school, See Dad Run.

Stuart Fratkin (Teen Wolf Too)

Noel catches up with Stuart Fratkin. The actor portrayed Stiles in Teen Wolf Too. He also starred in Ski School, Under the Boardwalk and Prehysteria! Stuart starred on the TV shows: They Came From Outer Space and The New Adventures of Beans Baxter. Stuart guest-starred on NYPD Blue, Friends, Golden Girls and Melrose Place.

Barry Horowitz

Noel catches up with Barry Horowitz. If you watched wrestling in the late 80's/early 90's, you saw "Mr Technical" wrestle every weekend. He is one of the greatest enhancement wrestlers of all time. We discuss the origin of his iconic "pat on the back" and his push in 1995. Barry trained with the Malenkos in Florida.

Marc Mero

Noel catches up with Marc Mero. The former wrestler was Johnny B. Badd in WCW and "Wildman" Marc Mero in WWE. Marc is a three-time WCW World Television Champion and WWE Intercontinental Champion. In 2007, n 2007, Marc founded the nonprofit organization Champion of Choices, empowering youth to make positive choices and speaks at middle and high schools.

 

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Dinah Manoff (Grease, Empty Nest)

Noel catches up with Dinah Manoff. The Tony Award-winning actress is out now with her first novel, The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold. Manoff played the role of "Pink Lady" Marty Marachino in the movie Grease. She discusses how she can can't dance and if she was asked to return in Grease 2. Dinah was Chucky's first victim in Child's Play. On television, she's best known as Carol Weston on the Golden Girls spinoff, Empty Nest, a role she played for seven seasons. She talks about Bea Arthur's hatred for chewing gum on set. She won both a Theater World and Tony Award as Best Featured Actress for her performance in the Broadway production of Neil Simon's I Ought To Be In Pictures. She reprised the role in the motion picture of the same title.

Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze

Noel catches up with Glenn Tilbrook, who is the lead singer and guitarist of the band, Squeeze. Glenn and Chris Difford, are one of the greatest songwriting team in music history. Glenn talks about the formation of Squeeze and why their record company waited so long to give them a push. We discuss some of their most popular songs and the song that Glenn can't stand.

Ladyhawke

Noel catches up with Ladyhawke, the New Zealand singer's latest album, Time Files, is her first in five years. She discusses working on the album during the pandemic. Ladyhawke shot to fame with her single, "My Delirium," off of her debut album in 2008. She explains the background behind the song. Ladyhawke is an avid gamer and started streaming on Twitch.