Reliving My Youth Podcast

Gilbert Gabriel of The Dream Academy

Noel catches up with Gilbert Gabriel. The keyboardist/co-writer was a member of the British trio, The Dream Academy. The band released three studio albums. Their debut, featured the band's biggest hit, "Life in a Northern Town," which went to number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985. The band also had songs featured in two John Hughes movies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. The Dream Academy just released a 7-CD box set called "The Dream Academy: Religion, Revolution and Railways which includes B-sides, remixes and unreleased tracks.

Alan Blumenfeld

Noel catches up Alan Blumenfeld. If there was a television guest star hall of fame, Alan would be first ballot. The actor has had an amazing 40-year career, having guest starred on Diff'rent Strokes, Family Ties (seven times), Growing Pains, Cheers and Roseanne to name a few. Perhaps his most memorable guest star appearance was portraying Mr. Ha Ha on The Golden Girls. On the silver screen, Alan had roles in Wargames, Friday The 13th Part VI, Tin Men and Righteous Kill. If Hollywood needs someone to play a Rabbi, Alan is your guy, having do it on multiple occasions.

David Lascher (Hey Dude, Blossom)

Noel catches up with David Lascher. The actor/director started out on Nickelodeon's Hey Dude. He had a recurring role on Beverly Hills 90210 and starring roles on Blossom and Sabrina The Teenage Witch. David wrote and directed the feature film, Sister. He now hosts, alongside his Hey Dud co-star, Christine Taylor, the podcast, "Hey Dude...The 90's Called!"

Maureen Flannigan (Out of This World)

Noel catches up with Maureen Flannigan, who is best known for portraying Evie on the TV show, "Out of This World." The sitcom ran for four seasons. Maureen reveals a secret about Mr. T's jewelry. She guest starred on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, ER, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Northern Exposure. She had a recurring role in 7th Heaven. Maureen has stepped behind the camera and is documentary filmmaker, director and branded content producer.

Tim McGovern (Burning Sensations/The Motels)

Noel catches up with Tim McGovern, who was the lead singer of Burning Sensations. They're best known for their song, "Belly of the Whale." The video was one of the most popular on MTV back in 1983. Unfortunately, their record label only pressed 15,000 copies of their album, which quickly sold out. On top of that, they received very little radio play thanks to record label politics. Tim formed the band following his departure from The Motels and Martha Davis, who he had a relationship with.

Katie Costello

Noel catches up with Katie Costello. The singer-songwriter moved from Los Angeles to New York to start her career when she was 17. She was an independent artist then, she still is now. Katie just released her latest LP, Stereotype, to rave reviews. Her music has been featured in TV shows such as One Tree Hill, Private Practice, 90210, Teen Wolf and Pretty Little Liars.

Anne-Marie Johnson (In The Heat Of The Night, What's Happening Now!)

Noel catches up with Anne-Marie Johnson. The actress is perhaps best known for her roles as Nadine in What's Happening Now! and Althea Tibbs in In the Heat of the Night. She was a cast member in the final season of In Living Color. She had the scene-stealing performance as Cherry in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka and starred alongside Robert Townsend in Hollywood Shuffle. In 2005, Anne became the first African-American elected vice president of the Screen Actors Guild.

Lance Hoppen of Orleans

Noel catches up with Lance Hoppen. The lone original member left in Orleans. The soft rock/yacht rock band had hits in the late '70s with "Still the One," "Dance with Me," and "Love Takes Time." Lance discusses the roster changes the band has gone through over the years, how they dealt with the pandemic and Still the One's place in pop culture.

Jeff Whalen (Tsar/The Brothers Steve)

Noel catches up with Jeff Whalen, the frontman for the band, Tsar. The LA-based band released two full-length studio albums. Two of their songs, "Ordinary Gurl" and 'The Girl Who Wouldn't Die," were featured in the sequel to American Psycho. Jeff talks about touring with Duran Duran and why Tsar failed to break out. Jeff also has a project called, The Brothers Steve and an upcoming one called, The Monster Squad.

Matthew Caws of Nada Surf

Noel catches up with Matthew Caws. The frontman of the alternative rock band, Nada Surf. Matthew discusses how he met Ric Ocasek of The Cars and got him to produce their debut album, High/Low. The album featured the hit "Popular." After ongoing drama with their record label during the making of their second album, The Proximity Effect, the band was dropped. Matthew talks about what he did during that time, which led to their amazing third album. Let Go. We go into some of Nada Surf's songs and discuss why at one point they were compared to Weezer.