Reliving My Youth Podcast

Siobhan Maher Kennedy (River City People, Kindred Spirit)

Noel catches up with Siobhan Maher Kennedy, who was the lead vocalist of the band, River City People. The band released two albums, Say Something Good and This Is the World. After the band split, Siobhan paired with the Bangles' Debbi Peterson to form Kindred Spirit. They released the lone album in 1995. Siobhan released her solo album, Immigrant Flower in 2002.

Elizabeth Westwood of Westworld

Noel catches up with Elizabeth Westwood of Westworld. Their biggest hit, "Sonic Boom Boy," reached number 11 of the UK charts in 1987. "Ba-Na-Na-Bam-Boo" reached number 37 and appeared on the soundtrack to Planes, Trains & Automobiles.

Carol Decker of T’Pau

Noel catches up with Carol Decker, the lead singer of T'Pau. The British band had a massive hit in 1987 with "Heart and Soul." It reached number four on the Billboard 100. Their debut album, "Bridge of Spies," was simply titled "T'Pau" in America. The album had seven singles released overseas but only the one in the States. Carol talks about the hesitancy with the U.S. market. The band's last album, "Pleasure and Pain'" was released in 2015. Carol has released a couple of singles over the last couple of years.

Steven Lindsay (The Big Dish, Interlopers)

Noel catches up with Steven Lindsay, who was the frontman of the Scottish band, The Big Dish. The band released three studio albums from 1986-1991. After the band split, Steven released two solo albums and became a painter. After 15 years, Steven has returned to music with his new project called, Interlopers. Their album is due to come out in May.

Colin Hay

Noel catches up with Colin Hay. The singer-songwriter's new album, "Now and The Evermore," comes out March 18th. We discuss his solo career, the fall of Men At Work, his relationship with Down Under and how Zach Braff was instrumental in his solo career. His acoustic version of Overkill was featured in Scrubs and "I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You" was featured in the movie, Garden State. Colin is also a touring member of Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band who are due to restart touring this year.

David Neidorf (Hoosiers, Platoon)

Noel catch up with David Neidorf. The actor portrayed Everett in Hoosiers and Bobby in Bull Durham. David in the only actor to be in two of the AFI's 10 best sports movies. David also starred in Platoon. He tells us the John Hughes movie he had to turn down, a role that went to his fellow Platoon co-star. 

Ian Haugland of Europe

Noel catches up with Ian Haugland. The drummer joined the Swedish rock band, Europe, following their second album and prior to their third album, The Final Countdown. The title track blew up around the world. Ian talks about the whirlwind of that album. We discuss their two followups, Out of This World and Prisoners in Paradise. Europe's latest album, Walk the Earth, was released in 2017.

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.