“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
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Episode 75 - Annie Zaleski
“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.
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Episode 74 - Deb Googe (My Bloody Valentine, da Googie)
“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.
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Episode 73- pat mAcdonald (Timbuk3)
“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.
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Episode 72 - Tom Maxwell (Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Minor Drag)
“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.
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“Lived Through That” is the podcast where influential artists of the 80s and 90s and beyond talk to us about a pivotal moment in their lives. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring. You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook @MikeHipplePhoto and on Instagram @MikeHipple.
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