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 Matthew Caws on the show. He is, of course, the frontman and songwriter of Nada Surf. Since breaking out in the mid-’90s with “Popular,” the band has evolved far beyond its early alt-rock roots, building a decades-long career on thoughtful, melodic songwriting and a deeply loyal fanbase. Today, he shares his memories of Michael Carlucci of the band Winter Hours, who passed away in 2015, and talks about the lasting influence he’s had on his life. 

Music Credits:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Corridor Blue" and " Iberica Lander" by Blue Dot Sessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books. You can find out more
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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 on the podcast, I’m joined by Lesley Woods, frontwoman of the influential post-punk band The Au Pairs. Known for their sharp political edge, fearless lyrics, and groundbreaking role in the late-70s and early-80s UK punk scene, Lesley helped shape a sound—and a message—that still resonates today.

Music Credits:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Dot Sessions⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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.

 

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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 today is Angie Hart, Angie first came to international
attention in the early ’90s as the voice behind Frente!’s off-beat, tender
alt-pop — including their beloved cover of Bizarre Love Triangle, which
introduced a whole new audience to the song originally by New Order. Since then, she’s built a rich and varied career spanning solo records,
collaborations, theatre work, and deeply personal songwriting that’s resonated with listeners for decades.

In this conversation, Angie shares her recent autism/ADHD
diagnosis and what it takes to reclaim your artistic voice over time. Angie
also shares stories from the early Frente! years, reflects on navigating the
music industry, and opens up about how identity an d self-understanding shapethe way she makes art.

⁠Angie'swebsite⁠

⁠Frente's website⁠

Music Credits:

"Star of Lisa" and "Lascalere" by ⁠⁠⁠Blue Dot Sessions⁠⁠⁠

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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.

 

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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 on this episode is Jennifer Finch. She’s one of
the  founding members of L7, one of the most fearless, loud-as-hell bands to come out of the ’90s, and a musician who helped carve space for women in music by doing things her way.

As the bassist of L7, she helped define the band’s sound and presence during some of its most influential years.

Beyond the music, she’s an artist, an activist, and a cultural icon who never stopped pushing back against expectations. 

Jennifer's Website

Jennifer's Substack

Music Credits:

Cabana Flats by ⁠Blue Dot Sessions⁠

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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.

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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 on this episode is Debsey Wykes, a British musician and songwriter best known as a founding member of the influential
indie pop band Dolly Mixture as well as her work with Saint Etienne. Dolly
Mixture has been described by Mojo magazine as “the godmothers of
indie pop,”  They emerged from the UK’s late-1970s DIY punk scene, blending high energy with irresistibly sharp pop melodies. The band has since become a cult favorite, inspiring generations of indie and alternative artists.

In 2025, Debsey Wykes released the acclaimed memoir Teenage Daydream: We Are the Girls Who Play in a Band, which chronicles her life in
music and the story of Dolly Mixture.

In today’s conversation, Debsey shares how—more than a
decade after Dolly Mixture disbanded—a chance write-up of the band unexpectedly sparked the formation of a new musical project, leading not only to a new band but also to an entirely new creative family.

Music Credits:

Club Redacted by Blue Dot Sessions

"Our Tune," Dolly Mixture

"I Could Have Been Your Girlfriend," Coming Up Roses

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.

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