Reliving My Youth Podcast

Dunstan Bruce of Chumbawamba

Noel catches up with Dunstan Bruce. The former lead singer of Chumbawamba. The band ruled 1997 with their smash hit, Tubthumping. The song topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand and hit number six on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number one Billboard Modern Rock charts. What people may not know is that the band formed in 1982. Chumbawamba was never shy about their political views in their music. Dunstan is currently working on a documentary about his time in the band, "I Get Knocked Down (The Untold Story of Chumbawamba)."

Frank Ashmore (Airplane!, V)

Noel catches up with Frank Ashmore. The actor is best known for his roles in Airplane! and V. Frank talks about the legacy of Airplane and its place among the funniest movies in history. Frank played the Visitor, Martin, in the two V miniseries and the series. The actor talks about the backlash NBC got over Martin's fate on the show, which led to Phillip.

Iva Davies of Icehouse

Noel catches up with Iva Davies, the lead singer and co-founder of Icehouse. The Australian band is best known for their hit single, Electric Blue, which reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. The band is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the debut album, Flowers, with a live album called Icehouse Plays Flowers Live.

Edward Edwards (Robocop, Family Ties)

Noel catches up with Edward Edwards. The talented character actor is best known for his roles in Robocop, Family Ties, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Mob City. Edward memorably played Ruben Tedesco on Family Ties. Edward also played Oliver North in two movies.

Duncan Sheik Returns

Noel catches up again with Duncan Sheik, whose latest album, Live at the Cafe Carlyle, comes out December 4th. During this political environment, Duncan updated his hit song, Barely Breathing. The Grammy and Tony Award winner also breaks down some of my favorite songs of his. Duncan also talks the state of Broadway.

Jim Peterik (The Ides of March, Pride of Lions, formerly of Survivor)

Noel catches up with Jim Peterik. The talent musician/songwriter is probably best known for co-writing Survivor's Eye of the Tiger and Burning Heart for Rocky III and Rocky IV respectively. Jim tells me which Survivor song helped the band break free of the Rocky stigma.
Jim started out with The Ides of March. Their hit song, Vehicle, hit number two on the Billboard Hot 100. His latest band, Pride of Lions, released their latest album, Lion Heart, this year.

Larry Hankin

Noel catches up with Larry Hankin. Whether his role is small or big, Larry always stands out. The actor is best known for his roles in Friends, Seinfeld, Billy Madison and Home Alone. Larry shares some amazing stories about Larry David, Adam Sandler, John Huston, and Clint Eastwood. Larry's short film, Solly's Diner, was nominated for an Oscar in 1980.

Cy Curnin of The Fixx

Noel catches up with Cy Curnin, the frontman of The Fixx. The band's signature single, "One Things Leads to Another," reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983. Some of their other singles include "Saved by Zero", "Are We Ourselves?", and "Secret Separation", all of which reached the top 20. Cy talks about working with the late Rupert Hine, who produced The Fixx's first four albums. Find out the song the band turned down that became a massive hit in a certain John Hughes' movie. Cy released a solo album called, "Lockdown," earlier this year.

Rob Preuss (Spoons, Honeymoon Suite)

Noel catches up with Rob Preuss. The keyboardist was just 15 when he joined the Canadian band, Spoons (Romantic Traffic, Nova Heart). Rob spent five years with the band before joining Honeymoon Suite. After his stint with Honeymoon Suite, Rob joined the theater community, working on Mamma Mia! and Cats. Rob was one of the teachers who taught Rami Malek how to the piano for Bohemian Rhapsody.

Gary Burke of Breakfast Club

I catch up with Gary Burke, who was the bassist in Breakfast Club. The band's single, Right on Track, reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Breakfast Club was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy in 1988. Madonna also got her start in an earlier version of the band. The documentary, Madonna and The Breakfast club details her time with the band.