Reliving My Youth Podcast

Sam McMurray Part 2

Noel catches up with Sam McMurray again. The actor played Glen in Raising Arizona. He shares a great story about having lunch with Nicolas Cage at a Denny's. He had a role in the cult classic, C.H.U.D., and played Roy, Earl Sinclair's best friend, on Dinosaurs. Sam had memorable guest-starring roles on The Golden Girls, Miami Vice, Breaking Bad and NYPD Blue. There's way too many to name!

John Ford Coley

Noel catches up with John Ford Coley. John is best known as half of the Grammy nominated duo, England Dan and John Ford Coley. They released the Yacht Rock masterpiece, "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight," in 1976. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks and topped the East Listening charts. Other hits include “Love Is The Answer”, “Gone Too Far”, “We’ll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again”, “Nights Are Forever Without You”, and “Sad To Belong”. John's latest album, “Sketches Vol. 1,” is also available on streaming sites. Hand-selected by Coley from his personal archives, the songs on “Sketches Vol. 1” were recorded throughout his storied career but never released until 2021. They include “Falling,” which he wrote with Dan Seals before he died in 2009.

Dean Butler (Little House on the Prairie)

Noel catches up with Dean Butler, who just released his memoir, ‘Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond.’ Dean played Amanzo Wilder on Little House on the Prairie. Dean talks about the controversial first kiss with future TV wife, Melissa Gilbert, who was eight years younger than the 23-year-old actor. Dean discusses the legacy of Little House, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Dean also worked as a producer for the hit Golf Channel show, Feherty.

Andres del Castillo of Eight Seconds

Noel catches up with Andres del Castillo, who was the lead singer of the Canadian band, Eight Seconds. The synthpop/progressive rock group is best known for their 1986 hit, "Kiss You (When It's Dangerous)." It reached #14 overall in the Canadian charts, #1 in Quebec, and #72 in the United States. The band toured with Wang Chung in support of their amazing debut album, Almacantar. The album was produced by Rupert Hine, who produced The Fixx, Howard Jones and Tina Turner. Record company issues delayed the release of their second album, Big Houses, by two years. When it was released in 1990, the landscape had changed and the album came and went. The band broke up soon afterwards.

Sam McMurray Part 1

Noel catches up with Sam McMurray. The actor has had a long and distinguished career. The New York native was a regular on The Tracey Ullman Show, played a recurring role as Chandler's boss on Friends, and is noted for being the first-ever guest star on The Simpsons. He also had a memorable guest-starring spot on The Sopranos playing Uncle Junior's doctor, John Kennedy. Sam starred on the short-living FOX show, Likely Suspects. He also played the Tom Hanks role of Jimmy Dugan in the TV version of A League of Their Own.

Tracy Bonham

Noel catches up with Tracy Bonham. The Grammy nominated singer is out with her new single, Damn the Sky (for being too wide). A new album is in the works as well. Tracy discusses the inspiration for the song. She came on to the scene with her number one hit “Mother, Mother.” It was the last time a female solo artist top the modern Rock tracks chart for 17 years. There were two videos for the song. One featuring Tracy's actual mother.We also discuss the drama behind her follow up album, Down Here. She re-recorded her debut album entitled modern Burdens with some amazing female singers. She was apart of Lilith Fair. Although she didn’t perform, she saw first hand the disaster that was Woodstock 99. Tracy also recorded a children's album and discusses how important music is to young children.

Lindsay Crouse (Slap Shot, The Verdict, House of Games)

Noel catches up with Lindsay Crouse. The Oscar, Grammy and Emmy nominated actress received her Oscar nomination for her role in "Places in the Heart." Lindsay talks about her Oscar night experience. She played Lily Braden in "Slap Shot." Lindsay reveals which Charlestown Chief came to her hotel room naked and the type of practical jokes Paul Newman played. Lindsay had a pivotal role in another Paul Newman classic, "The Verdict," which was written by her then husband, David Mamet. She starred in "House of Games," which was written and directed by Mamet.

Corey Glover (Living Colour, Sonic Universe)

To celebrate our 7th anniversary, This week’s guest is someone who was in my top five of dream guests when I started this podcast. Corey Glover is the lead singer of the Grammy-winning band Living Colour. The band’s music has been a big part of my life since their landmark debut album, Vivid, came out in 1988. The double platinum album featured the song, Cult of Personality. It’s one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the first single. Corey actually gives props to Epic, their record company for that decision.

The song has a place in pop culture, most notably by CM Punk, the wrestler has used it as his entrance music for over a decade now.

Corey’s latest project is the band Sonic Universe. The band feature guitar Mike Orlando from Adrenaline Mob. Their debut album, It is what it is, drops on Friday. It’s fantastic!

Living Colour is still going strong as well. They’re have shows this summer and new music should be coming next year.

Steve Fossen (Original Heart Bassist, Heart By Heart)

Noel catches up with Steve Fossen, founding member and original bassist for Heart. Steve was with Heart for their first six albums, leaving in 1982. The mid-to-late '70s version of the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Steve, alongside former Heart drummer, Michael DeRosier, formed Heart By Heart, where they preform Heart songs.

Mitchell Whitfield (My Cousin Vinny, Friends)

Noel catches up with Mitchell Whitfield. The actor is probably best known for portraying Stan Rothenstein in 'My Cousin Vinny" and Rachel's ex-finance, Barry, on "Friends." Mitchell talks about the scene that broke him while shooting Vinny. Mitchell also talks about the starring role on Friends that he almost got. He now is a very successful voice actor, having voiced Donatello in the 2007 film, "TMNT", Phobos in "W.I.T.C.H." and Fixit in "Transformers: Robots in Disguise."