"Never forget what made you - YOU" Bassist, Pop Culture Nerd and proud Fanboy, Rob Lane, talks to musicians, actors and all round interesting people who are willing to wax lyrical about their childhood, pop culture, growing up and what shaped them into who they are today. Get ready for stories of hometowns, trips to the Video Store, life changing first concerts and who's poster hung on their walls as a kid.
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Episode 339 - Nik Kershaw
We talk to Nik Kershaw - Singer, Songwriter & Multi-instrumentalist. The 1980s gave us an endless stream of incredible UK music stars, flooding the radio with hit songs that still sound incredible to this very day. Right at the top of that hill was Nik Kershaw whose songs had the unique magic of being incredibly melodic and catchy whilst below the surface were written and constructed on a whole…
We talk to BA Johnston - Musician, Songwriter & 'One Man Party Machine'. As a true institution of the Canadian music scene for over two decades, BA shares stories about recording his brand new album, best and worst places to eat on the road, how he deserves an endorsement from Hawkins Cheezies and so much more. Without doubt one of the best musical entertainers you're ever likely to 'witness' on…
We talk to Reeve Stimpson - Singer Songwriter. Returning to the show after almost two years, Reeve has his brand new album 'Born Too Late' newly released and as expected, it's a masterclass in 80s styled Pop Rock songs that are ringing true to not only Gen X music fans but also the younger generation too in search of quality written melodies and hooks. Reeve tells us all about the daily switch up…
We talk to Torturetwinn's Andrew Devin - New Wave, Alternative Rock Artist. Exploding from his nostalgia filled studio in Richmond, Virginia - Andrew Devin aka Torturetwinn, is creating music that evokes the feeling of driving down a desert highway across the US, windows down, carefree vibes that only perhaps a John Hughes movie has been able to do in the past. We chat about his journey to this…
We talk to Jacob & Danny of the rock band StOp, sToP! Since relocating from Spain to the UK back in 2011, StOp, sToP! have been on a mission to bring their brand of rock n roll to each and every person they could find. They are true rock lifers who live and breathe music and we chat all about where that comes from, the problems with finding other band members to share their passion and how a whole…
We talk to Scott Leftwich - Owner of Wieners & Losers, a classic 80's arcade museum and 80's themed AirBnB located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Scott leads us through his journey of creating a true time travel experience back to the greatest Pop Culture decade ever seen. We chat about the feelings the 1980s continue to give us along with stories of early concerts, movie memories and a deep…
We talk to Ian & Jake Slack - Father & Son Rock n Rollers. With his Dad Ian performing in Rock Bands on the UK Rock Circuit since the late 80s and into the 2000s it was pretty inevitable that Jake himself would get the same bug and follow a similar path. We chat about each one's varied and unique journeys and the different tastes of success they've encountered along with what it's like to share…
We talk to Ally Begg - Sports Presenter, Senior Football Producer, Blogger and former Boy Band member. Ally gives us an insight into his incredible genre spanning career from early days as an aspiring footballer before being catapulted into the larger than life music world as a 90s Pop Star as a member of Bad Boys Inc which came with crushing, unexpected realities. It was from here that Ally would…
We talk to Claire & Anthony Bueno - Filmmakers & Creators of 'Cleanin' Up The Town : Remembering Ghostbusters'. Since first being enthralled as kids by the huge comedy spook spectacular Ghostbusters back in the mid 80s, the brother and sister duo of Anthony & Claire Bueno took it upon themselves to create the definitive documentary. A behind the scenes deep dive and pure, true love letter to one…
We talk to Lee Mark Jones - Singer Songwriter, Actor and Frontman for The Gyspy Pistoleros. A true lifer in the rock and roll world, Lee has seen his career and dedication to music take him all over the world since playing in bands since being a teenager. A true survivor of the highs and lows the industry constantly throws at you which has seen him rub shoulders and share stories with icons such…