Reliving My Youth Podcast

Leah Andreone

Noel catches up with Leah Andreone. The singer-songwriter released two albums in the 90s, "Veiled" in 1996, which featured the hit, It's Alright, It's OK, and "Alchemy" in 1998. Leah was part of the 1997 Lilith Fair tour. She took a break from performing to focus on producing but return in 2009 with her third album, Avalanche.

Billy Sheehan (Talas, Mr. Big)

Noel catches with up Billy Sheehan, who is widely regarded as one of the best bassist in rock history. His band, Talas, is out with their latest album, 1985. The Buffalo band opened up for Van Halen back in 1980. Billy left Talas to join David Lee Roth's band in 1985. After leaving Roth's band, Billy formed Mr. Big, who had the smash hit, "To Be With You." The song was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks in 1992.

Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd and the Monsters

Noel catches up with Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd and the Monsters. The Colorado-based band formed over 30 years ago. Their breakthrough album, Sister Sweetly, went platinum thanks to the singles, "Bittersweet," "Circle," and "Broken Hearted Savior." The band has released 13 studio albums and is one of the premier live bands out there today.

Marian Gold of Alphaville

Noel catches up with Alphaville’s frontman/founding member Marian Gold. The German synch pop group is out with their latest album, Eternally Yours. The double album was recorded with an orchestra. It features some of their biggest hits, including “Forever Young” and “Big in Japan.”

Jim Babjak of The Smithereens

Noel catches up with Jim Babjak of The Smithereens, who are about to release their latest album called "The Lost Album." It was recorded in 1993. Jim talks about continuing the band following the death of lead singer, Pat DiNizio. Since Pat's death, the band have had a few guest lead singers including Robin Wilson and Marshall Crenshaw. The Smithereens are best known for their songs "A Girl Like You," "Blood and Roses," and "Only a Memory."

Tracey Belland (Voice of The Beehive)

Noel catches up with Tracey Belland, who along with her sister, Melissa, were the vocalists for the band, Voice of the Beehive. The California sisters moved to London, where they met former members of Madness and formed the band. While they maintained a cult status here in the States, they had five Top 40 singles in the UK.

Maitland Ward (Boy Meets World, White Chicks)

Noel catches up with Maitland Ward. The actress started her acting career playing Jessica Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. She's probably best known for her role as Rachel McGuire on Boy Meets World. Maitland made a very successful transition to adult films, winning multiple awards. She chronicled her journey in her new memoir, Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me from Hollywood, out September 6.

Fee Waybill of The Tubes

Noel catches up with Fee Waybill of The Tubes. The San Francisco band's best known songs include "She's a Beauty," 'White Punks on Dope," and "Talk to ya Later." The frontman talks about working with producers David Foster and Todd Rundgren. Fee discusses his relationship, both personally and professionally, with Richard Marx. Fee released his latest solo album, "Fee Waybill Rides Again," in 2020.

Michael Bailey Smith (Fantastic Four, Charmed)

Noel catches up with Michael Bailey Smith. The played Ben Grimm in Roger Corman's Fantastic Four movie. Michael played multiple characters on Charmed, including Belthazor, Shax and The Source. he also starred in The Hill Have Eyes remake and its sequel. The former football standout player "Super Freddy" in Nightmare on Elm Street 5. He has had on-screen fights with Jean-Claude Van Damme and Jaleel White.

Thomas Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie franchise)

Noel catches up with Thomas Nicholas. He played Henry Rowengartner in Rookie of the Year and Kevin in the American Pie movies. Thomas is also an accomplished musician, having released six studio albums. His latest single, "1999." is a collaboration with Bowling for Soup. Thomas starred and produced the movie, Adverse, in 2020.