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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.
Our guest this week is Iain Baker, keyboardist for the band Jesus Jones. Today, Iain tells us about a school trip when he was just a young boy where he stumbled across a piece of art that continues to influence him to this day. Music credits:
"Selina Stills" from Blue Dot Sessions.
If you know the artist that Iain encounters in this episode, let me know here.
Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books! You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.
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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.
We've got a bonus episode this week with more stories from Andy Prieboy from Wall of Voodoo and more. We talk about the best bits in songs, his song "Tomorrow wendy" and we find out who Lily from episode 76 is! Music credits:
"Shina no yoru," Hamako Watanabe
"Ren'ai Crescent" from Blue Dot Sessions
Tracey Thorn article on "the best bits"
Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books! You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.
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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.
Our guest this week is Andy Prieboy. Andy is a songwriter and musician who was the lead singer for Wall of Voodoo after Stan Ridgway left the band in 1984. Andy went on to do a few solo records, create a well-known cult musical called White Trash Wins Lotto, and wrote one of my favorite songs of the 90s,”Tomorrow, Wendy” – which was famously recorded by Concrete Blonde on their 1990 record Bloodletting. Today, Andy tells us a pretty incredible story about a mystery song he became obsessed with back in the day. I think the less I tell you about it, the better! Music credits:
Wikimedia Commons
"Shina no yoru," Hamako Watanabe
Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books! You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.
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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.
This week, we’re doing something a little different. We’re talking to music journalist and author Annie Zaleski, who has contributed to The Guardian, NPR Music, Rolling Stone, and many others. She’s written best selling books on Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and my personal favorite – her 33 1/3 book on Duran Duran’s "Rio." Her newest book is titled “I Got You Babe: A Celebration of Cher,” which will be in bookstores on May 6, 2025. Annie talks about her work on this book, her 33 1/3 book on Duran Duran's "Rio," and her early days in music journalism. Music credits:
Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books! You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.
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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.
This week, I’m pleased to have Deb Googe on the podcast. She’s probably most well known for being the bassist in My Bloody Valentine but is back now with a new project with Cara Tivey called da Googie. Today, Deb tells us about a pivotal moment in her life,
reminding us that not all pivotal moments are things we recognize in the moment
but sometimes the smallest thing can lead you down a path you didn’t know even
existed.
Music credits:
"Dumb" da Googie
Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books! You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.
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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.
This week, we’re going to continue on with some more 80s deep diving with pat mAcdonald from the band Timbuk3. The band is most well known for their 1986 hit “The Future’s So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades,” but they were far more prolific than just that one song. They released six albums in the decade between 1986 and 1995 and pat went on to record numerous other albums and collaborated with artists as varied as Cher, Jackson Browne, and Stewart Copeland of the Police.
Music credits:
"Youngblood," Blue Dot Sessions
"Steel Bridge Song" pat mAcdonald
"The Future's So Bright (David Lynch version)" pat mAcdonald
Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books! You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.
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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.
This week's guest is Tom Maxwell. Back in the 90s, he was in a band you might have heard of called The Squirrel Nut Zippers – he’s the songwriter behind their big hit song “Hell” and also one of my personal favorites of theirs, “Put A Lid On it.” Beyond that, he’s a great storyteller who’s done a lot of freelance writing work. He also wrote a highly acclaimed book, “A Really Strange and Wonderful Time: The Chapel Hill Music Scene,” which was released last year, and as over the years created new music under the moniker of Tom Maxwell and the Minor Drag.
Music credits:
"Trapped in the Stairwell," Blue Dot Sessions
Cab Calloway - "St. James Infirmary"
Lord Executor - "Seven Skeletons Found in the Yard"
We Salted Nannie: A Real-Life Souther Ghost Story
Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books! You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.
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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.
This week, we’re doing an 80s deep dive with Ozn from Ebn-Ozn. They burst onto the scene at the dawn of MTV with their video for “AEIOU Sometimes Y” – a song the mixed the elements of everything that was happening at the time. New wave, rap, the new anything goes mentality of the early 80s. The song even made it’s way onto Rolling Stone’s recent list of the best songs of 1983! Ebn-Ozn disbanded in the mid-80s and Ozn went on to find success as Dada Nada with a string of house music hits in the 90s and into the 2000s. But, it was a recent return to his 80s roots that proved a recent pivotal moment for him.
Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books!
You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.
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“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.
This week we have Carrie Akre on the show. She fronted two amazing bands from 90s Seattle – Hammerbox and Goodness – that were legendary if you were in the know. They were always on the precipice of something big but they never quite got to Pearl Jam status. One of the main reasons why the band is beloved is because of Carrie’s remarkable voice and stage presence. Really, both bands should have been way bigger and it’s worth digging out their records – they’re out there on the streaming service of your choice! Today, Carrie is still out there creating music and art and shares with us a story of how she discovered her voice by way of a stint in France .
Music Credits:
"Quintet Fantasma" by Blue Dot Sessions.
"Superwise," by Goodness
"Perfect" by Carrie Akre
Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books!
You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we’ll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring.
This week, we’ve got part two of our talk with Simon Raymonde. He was one-third of the incredible band Cocteau Twins and he’s got a new memoir out now called “In One Ear.” If you’re in the UK, it’s available right now -if you’re in the States, you’ll have to wait a bit for a release here. Today, he talks more about the book, his band project Lost Horizons, and a seriously bad health scare.
"Thread of Clouds" and " Wahlia" by Blue Dot Sessions.
"Every Beat That Counts," by Lost Horizons
Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books!
You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here.
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