Reliving My Youth Podcast

Nigel Dick

Noel catches up with Nigel Dick. One of the most successful music-video directors of all-time, Nigel has directed over 450 music videos. He has worked with the likes of Britney Spears, Oasis, Tears For Fears and Guns and Roses. Nigel directed Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas Time." Nigel shares some great stories. He's directed everyone from Barry Manilow to Ozzy Osbourne. His memoir, Music Video Mischief, comes out in September.

Jonathan Segel

Noel catches up with musician Jonathan Segel. The multi-instrumentalist is best known for being a member of Camper Van Beethoven. Jonathan joined the indie-rock band back in 1984 during college at Santa Cruz. We discuss Camper Van Beethoven's signature song, "Take the Skinheads Bowling." Jonathan was fired from the band in 1989. Soon after, the band split up. During that period, Jonathan was involved in a bunch of musical projects. He rejoined the band in 1999 after they reunited. Camper covered the Fleetwood Mac double album, Tusk. Segel discusses how it came about. Jonathan's latest album, Puzzle World, comes out in June. The first single, "World Still Burns," is out now. We discuss the inspiration for the song.

Kevin Symons

Noel catches up with Kevin Symons. The talented actor is best known for playing Councilman Bill Dexhart on Parks and Recreation. Kevin talks about the real-life politician "Sexy Dexy" is based on. He also continued the role of Dexhart for a series of funny PSAs during the pandemic. Kevin also portrayed Dr. Kevin Adams on the Discovery Kids show, Darcy's Wild Life. He also had a recurring role on Henry Danger and a guest spot on iCarly. His other credits include Best Friends Whenever, Alvin and the Chipmunks, NCIS and Black-ish.

Marcus Giamatti

Noel catches up with Marcus Giamatti. The actor might be best known for his role as Peter Gray on the CBS drama, Judging Amy.  He portrayed Sarge "Fumblina" Wilkinson in Necessary Roughness. Marcus talks about his football training for the movie and which actors were the best and worst football players. Marcus has had a ton of memorable guest-starring roles on The X-Files, Bosch: Legacy, CSI: Cyber and many more. He also teaches theater at Temple University and is the son of former MLB Commissioner Bart Giamatti. We discuss the current state of baseball.

Richard Portnow

Noel catches up with Richard Portnow. The actor played Uncle Junior's lawyer, Harold "Mel" Melvoin, on The Sopranos. Richard had memorable roles in Good Morning, Vietnam, Seven, Barton Fink and many more. Richard played Howard Stern's father, Ben in Private Parts. Seinfeld fans will recognize Richard as the wheelchair salesman in "The Handicap Spot" episode.

Kristen Cloke Morgan

Noel catches up with Kristen Cloke Morgan. The actress's breakout role came as Captain Shane Vansen on Space: Above and Beyond. The FOX series was unfortunately cancelled after one season. The show was co-created by Kristen's husband, Glen Morgan, who also was a writer on The X-Files. It resulted in her work as Melissa, a guest role in The X-Files fourth season episode "The Field Where I Died", which was written for her. She starred as Valerie Lewton in the first Final Destination and as Leigh Colvin in the slasher film, Black Christmas.

Gregory Harrison

Noel catches up with Gregory Harrison. The actor got his big break playing Logan on the TV adaptation of Logan's Run.  He's best known for playing Dr. George "Gonzo" Gates on Trapper John, M.D.. Gregory talks about being asked for medical advice. The surf cult classic movie, North Shore, is going to celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. Gregory played Chandler in the movie. He discusses its legacy and if there was any talk of a sequel. Gregory played Michael Sharpe on the last few seasons of Falcon Crest. Playing that character changed the type of roles he began getting. He joined General Hospital during Covid and played Gregory Chase for four years. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy.

Corey Johnson

Noel catches up with Corey Johnson. The character actor is known for his roles in The Mummy, Hellboy, Captain Phillips, United 93 and The Bourne Ultimatum and Legacy. Corey also portrayed Henry Van Statten on Doctor Who. He played Donald Trump in the British sitcom, The Windsors. Corey had a role in the cancelled Batgirl movie.

Joel de la Fuente

Noel catches up with Joel de la Fuente. The actor got his start as Lt. Paul Wang on Space: Above and Beyond. The criminally underrated FOX show lasted one season. Joel discusses the show, how he found out about the cancellation and Wang's fate. Joel recurred as TARU tech Ruben Morales on Law and Order: SVU for ten seasons. Find out how a Morgan Freeman impersonation got him a job on the Netflix show, Hemlock Grove. Joel starred as Chief Inspector Kido on The Man in the High Castle. Joel reveals how Sir Daniel Day Lewis helped him with dialect. Recently, Joel appeared as Losang on The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

John Philbin

Noel catches up with John Philbin. The actor appeared in the 80's classics, Children of the Corn and Return of the Living Dead. An avid surfer, John co-starred in the cult classic, North Shore and the original Point Break. John portrayed Tom McLaury and met his demise at the OK Corral in Tombstone.