Lived Through That

"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 songwriter, producer, and founding member of The dB’s—Chris Stamey. Before he helped define the sound of southern jangle-pop, Chris was in New York, deep in the downtown scene, playing with one of the most adventurous musical collectives of the 1980s: The Golden Palominos. The group blurred every boundary—rock, jazz, punk, ambient—and became a kind of musical laboratory for some of the era’s most inventive players. Tune in for a deep dive into a part of Chris' history that might be a little bit more unknown. Chris Stamey's Website Music Credits: Rumba Desolato by Blue Dot Sessions If you like the podcast, please subscribe and maybe leave a tip at Buy Me A Coffee!  I’d really appreciate your support! Be sure to look for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more about my work 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, enjoy a special bonus episode featuring iconic singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega! We're sharing exclusive highlights from our recent conversation, focusing on the early days of her music career, her first steps into the songwriting world, and more. Don’t miss this deep dive into the origin story of one of folk music’s most influential voices. ⁠Suzanne Vega's Website⁠ Music Credits: Copper Fork by ⁠Blue Dot Sessions⁠ Be sure to look for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more about my work 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, iconic singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega opens up about a deeply personal chapter of her life: discovering the man she thought was her father actuaaly wasn't. Known for hits like Luka and Tom’s Diner, Vega reveals the emotional journey of uncovering family secrets, identity, and the impact this truth had on her music and sense of self. Suzanne Vega's Website Suzanne Vega and Lou Reed on 120 Minutes (as talked about in the episode) Music Credits: Night Music by Blue Dot Sessions Be sure to look for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more about my work 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 have musician Wille Nile on the show. Willie is a singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene with his acclaimed solo debut back in 1980, and while some legal hurdles in the industry temporarily slowed his solo path, they never came close to stopping him. Over the years, he’s shared stages with icons like The Who, Bruce Springsteen, and Ringo Starr. In today’s episode, Willie takes us back to the moment he first fell in love with rock and roll — and how discovering the raw energy of the Beat poets helped shape his unique musical voice. Willie Nile's website Music Credits: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Dot Sessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to look for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more about my work 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 on the podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome the incredible Corrine Drewery — the unmistakable voice behind Swing Out Sister! Alongside Andy Connell, Corrine helped define the sound of sophisti-pop, the genre-blending movement that brought jazz, R&B, and new wave synths into perfect harmony. Think Sade, Simply Red, Style Council, and Everything But The Girl — and of course, Swing Out Sister, whose 1986 smash hit “Breakout” still brings a smile to my face every time I hear it. But here’s the twist: it almost didn’t happen. 🎧 Tune in as Corrine shares the surprising story behind the music, the magic, and the moments that made Swing Out Sister iconic. Don’t miss it! Music Credits: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Dot Sessions⁠⁠⁠⁠ Swing Out Sister - "World Out Of Control" Swing Out Sister - "Always" Be sure to look for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more about my work 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's guest is Lora Logic of X-Ray Spex and Essential Logic. In the world of punk rock, few figures are as genuinely groundbreaking as Lora Logic. A true icon of the UK punk scene, Lora rose to prominence as the saxophonist behind the anarchic energy of X-Ray Spex, later carving her own path with the avant-garde brilliance of Essential Logic. More than just a musician, she was a force who reshaped punk from the inside — blending raw energy with experimental flair. But Lora's journey didn't stop at music. After stepping away from the spotlight, she experienced a profound near-death event that altered the course of her life forever. In this episode, Lora opens up about her unconventional rise and the spiritual awakening that followed her brush with death. Music Credits: ⁠⁠⁠Blue Dot Sessions⁠⁠⁠ Essential Logic - "Mother Earth (Youth Remix - Radio Edit)" Essential Logic's web site Be sure to look for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more about my work 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's guest is Dave Scheff, drummer for the band Translator. If the name rings a bell, it should. The band, and their song “Everywhere that I’m Not”  helped define a sound that bridged post-punk and jangle pop in the early '80s. Today, Dave tells us about one of his pivotal moments- the break up of his band – and how the many happy accidents along the way. Music Credits: "Sylvestor" and "La Troga" from ⁠⁠Blue Dot Sessions⁠⁠ Translator's website Be sure to look for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more about my work 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. Today’s guest is Mike Badger. Mike is a key figure in the early days of The La's, the iconic British band known for their timeless sound that blends indie rock, pop, and folk. As one of the founding members, Mike played an essential role in shaping the band's distinctive style, contributing both as a guitarist and vocalist. His influence can be heard in the group’s folk-tinged melodies and jangly guitar work, which helped lay the groundwork for the band's 1990 self-titled album. Mike’s contributions extended beyond just The La's, as he later pursued solo projects and, as he tells us in our episode today, became a well respected visual artist as well – thanks to a can of baked beans. Music Credits: "Lovers Hollow" from ⁠Blue Dot Sessions⁠ "Keep 'em Busy (So They Don't Look Up)" Mike's Website Be sure to look for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more about my work 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. Today’s guest is the phenomenal Jen Trynin.  She is an absolute treasure and why she wasn’t side by side on the charts with Alanis Morrisette, I’ll never know.  It truly is a crime she was not a bigger star back in the 90s.  The record companies thought she would be huge and fought over who would sign her and release her first record.  That record,  Cockamamie, was filled with great songs like “Better Than Nothing” and “Happier” – these songs are still in regular rotation on my playlists and should be on yours, too.  Sadly, they did not make the impression on the charts as they should have and her second record, “Gun Shy Trigger Happy,” didn’t do as well on the charts either.  Both were big critical favoritesthough and if you’ve heard them you love them, too!  Today, she talks about her music career and her current career as an author. Music Credits: "Bauxite" from Blue Dot Sessions "I Don't Even Want You" from The Cujo Jen's website Earfull Be sure to look for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more about my work 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. We have legendary artist Richard Barone on the show this week.  He started his music career at age seven – yes, seven! - as a DJ at a local radio station in Florida and went on to form The Bongos in the early 80s in Hoboken, New Jersey.  The Bongos were one of the foundational bands of indie pop and went on to record three well received records.  In 1987, he released a solo record called "Cool Blue Halo" that became one of the first chamber pop records out there and went on to influence a generation of artists.  He’s also written two books  -Frontman and Music + Revolution: Greenwich Village in the 1960s and has just released a live record from 1985 with The Bongos titled The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985.  But today, he tells us a story about of his first mentors – none other than Tiny Tim.  Music credits: "Flagger" and "Enter the Room" from ⁠Blue Dot Sessions⁠. Buy The Bongos' new live record, "The Shroud of Touring" here. Richard's web site Richard's tour dates and link for tickets is 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. 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. 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. Jesus Jones' website 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. 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. 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 Andy Prieboy's Site⁠ 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. 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. 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 Andy Prieboy's Site 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’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: ⁠Blue Dot Sessions⁠ Annie Zaleski's Site 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, 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: Blue Dot Sessions "Dumb" da Googie Deb's Site 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’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 pat mAcdonald's web site Steel Bridge Radio 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'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" Tom's Website 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. 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’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. 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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices