Reliving My Youth Podcast

Darryl Vidal (The Karate Kid)

I catch up with Darryl Vidal, who played himself in The Karate Kid, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Darryl had an extensive background in the martial arts prior to filming. Perhaps Darryl's great contribution to the movie was the crane technique. He talks about the kick's place in pop culture.

Israel Juarbe (Freddy Fernandez from The Karate Kid)

I catch up with Israel Juarbe, best known as Freddy Fernandez from The Karate Kid, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Israel talks about his experience making the movie. Freddy is the only character in the movie to say "the karate kid." Izzy also had memorable roles in Beverly Hills Cop and Angels in the Outfield. We also talk about his product, The Strawji.

Mandy Ingber (Teen Witch)

I catch up with Mandy Ingber, best remembered for her roles as Polly in Teen Witch and as Annie Tortelli in Cheers and The Tortellis. Teen Witch is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We discuss the cult classic and her famous "Top That' rap. Mandy is now a The New York Times best-selling author of Yogalosophy: 28 Days to the Ultimate Mind-Body Makeover and creator of the yoga-hybrid DVD YOGALOSOPHY, is a celebrity fitness and wellness expert. Her twenty years of teaching experience have attracted such clients as Jennifer Aniston, Kate Beckinsale, Helen Hunt, Ricki Lake, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Meyer, and Brooke Shields.

Eliot Sloan of Blessid Union of Souls

I catch up with Eliot Sloan, lead singer and founding member of Blessid Union of Souls. Blessid is best known for their hits, "I Believe", "Hey Leonardo", and "Let Me Be the One." Eliot talks about getting involved in music, the industry in general and what song of theirs almost was the theme to a 90's blockbuster movie. He tells me what celebrity mentioned in "Hey Leonardo" reached out to him. We also talk M.A.S.H. and baseball.

Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Cujo)

I catch up with the legendary Dee Wallace, best known for her portrayal of Mary in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Dee Wallace has earned her 200th movie credits having just wrapped production on "Await The Dawn," as well as "Critters Attack, and " Rob Zombie's "3 from Hell." She is now the only living actress with 200 movie credits. Dee talks about the amazing directors she's worked with including Zombie, Peter Jackson, Steven Spielberg

Aamer Haleem (Host of VH1's Bands Reunited)

I catch up with Aamer Haleem, host of VH1's Bands Reunited. The show was one of my favorites featured on the former music channel. The podcast had the pleasure of interviewing band members who were featured on the show like The English Beat, Information Society, The Motels, and Haircut 100. Aamer talks about his experiences filming the show and which bands were his favorites. He also reveals which other bands were on the list to be reunited.

Catherine Mary Stewart (The Last Starfighter, Night of the Comet)

I catch up Catherine Mary Stewart. The 80's icon is best remembered for her roles in The Last Starfighter, Night of the Comet, and Weekend at Bernie's. All three are celebrating anniversaries. The Last Starfighter is finally getting a sequel! We discuss the legacy the movie. Soap opera fans will remember Catherine as the original Kayla Brady on Days of Our Lives. Catherine talks about the transition from soaps to movies. Catherine recently was featured in the sci-fi movie Imitation Girl.

Top soundtrack songs of the 1990's (Part 1)

The Hustle's Jon Lamoreaux is back as we count down our favorite soundtrack songs of the 1990's. This episode is songs 11-20.

Andy Rourke (The Smiths, Blitz Vega)

I catch up with Andy Rourke, who is best known as the bassist of The Smiths. In a span of just five years, The Smiths became one of the most influential bands of the last 40 years. Andy talks about his time in the band. Naturally I asked the question on every Smiths fan's mind. Andy has a new collaboration with Kav of the Happy Mondays called Blitz Vega. He talks about how the project came about.

Ellen Reid of Crash Test Dummies

I catch up with Ellen Reid of Crash Test Dummies. The original lineup announced in September that they would be reuniting to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album "God Shuffled His Feet", which has sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide. The hit song, "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm", went to number two. Ellen sang lead on their version of XTC's "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead", which was featured on the Dumb and Dumber soundtrack.