Reliving My Youth Podcast

James Reynolds (Days of Our Lives)

Noel catches up with James Reynolds. The talented actor is best known for playing Abe Carver on Days of Our Lives. James originated the role back in 1981. James became just the second Days actor to win the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2018. James took a break from Days to star in the primetime drama, Generations, which earned him a primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Reynolds joined the Marines. After boot camp he was assigned to the Information Service Office where, first stationed in Hawaii, he became a reporter for the service newspaper, The Windward Marine. Later he was sent to Vietnam and served for almost a year with a variety of units in and around Chu Lai, adding battlefield reporting to his combat duties.

Stuart Pankin (Dinosaurs, Not Necessarily the News)

Noel catches up with Stuart Pankin. The talented actor is probably best known for voicing Earl Sinclair on the TV show, Dinosaurs. Stuart was part of the cast of HBO's Not Necessarily the News. He also had some memorable guest-starring roles on Barney Miller, Night Court on Three's a Crowd. On the big screen, Stuart had roles in Fatal Attraction, Scavenger Hunt and The Hollywood Knights.

Wesley Eure (Land of the Lost, Days of Our Lives)

Noel catches up with Wesley Eure, who played Will Marshall on Land of the Lost, which ran for three seasons. At the same time, Wesley played Mike Horton on Days of Our Lives. He also talks about some of the close calls in his career. Wesley was one of the creators of the PBS Kids's show, Dragon Tales, and was the host of Nickelodeon's Finders Keepers for two seasons.

Rob Paulsen (Animaniacs, TMNT)

Noel catches up with Rob Paulsen. The legendary voice actor is best known for his roles on Animaniacs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Emmy winner has voiced over 250 animated characters throughout his career. Rob was diagnosed with stage III throat cancer in 2016. He is now in remission.

Graham Russell of Air Supply

Noel catches up with Graham Russell, one half of Air Supply. The duo is celebrating their 45th anniversary this year. Graham talks about he met Russell Hitchcock on the first day of rehearsals for "Jesus Christ Superstar' in Australia. Soon after that, they became the biggest act down under and opened for Rod Stewart. In 1980, "Lost in Love' became the fastest selling in the world. Air Supply tied The Beatles record for having seven consecutive top-five singles. Their latest album, "The Lost in Love Experience", was recorded with the Prague Symphony.

Tessa Niles (Famed session and background singer)

Noel catches up with Tessa Niles, who is one of the most talent session and background singers out there. Tessa has worked with the likes of David Bowie, Eric Clapton, The Police, Duran Duran, Tears For Fears and many more! Tessa talks about her experience with Bowie at Live Aid. She was on tour with Clapton when Stevie Ray Vaughan died in that tragic helicopter crash. Tessa's book, Backtrack, came out about five years ago and details her career in music. It's a must read.

Eric Blakeney (TV writer for Wiseguy and 21 Jump Street and director/writer of the movie, Gun Shy)

Noel catches up with Eric Blakeney. Eric is a director, producer and writer. He is best known for his work on Wiseguy. Eric was the show runner for a time on 21 Jump Street and created its spinoff, Booker. Eric wrote and directed the 2000 film, Gun Shy, starring Liam Neeson and Sandra Bullock. His latest project is called The People's Republic Of Movies (thepromhq.com)

Angel Mercado of The Original Cover Girls

Noel catches up with Angel Mercado, the lead singer of The Original Cover Girls. The trio's hits include "Show Me," My Heart Skips a Beat," and "We Can't Go Wrong." Angel talks about how she joined the band, her exit before the third album, and reuniting with the original members. The Cover Girls were the last musical act featured on American Bandstand.

Eric Roberts (Runaway Train, The Dark Knight)

Noel catches up with the legendary Eric Roberts. There probably is not a harder working actor in the business. Eric was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in the 1985 movie, "Runaway Train." He tells the story of how he found out about the nomination. Eric played Maroni in "The Dark Knight" and talks about working with the late Heath Ledger.

Drew Arnott of Strange Advance

Noel catches up with Drew Arnott of Strange Advance, was one of the founding members of the Canadian synthpop band. In Canada, they scored with hits such as "We Run", "Worlds Away" and "She Controls Me". They were nominated for a Juno for "Most Promising Group", and they worked with such legendary talent as Bryan Adams, Bob Rock and Bruce Fairbairn. Find out the Rock and Roll hall of famer who made fun of their name.