We’re back and shootin’ the sh*t once again!This week, Sam and Ryan dive into a laid-back hangout episode packed with laughs and random chaos. The guys talk CD collecting, the latest in UFC, and a whole bunch more as they riff on whatever comes to mind. Tune in weekly for a new episode!
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This week the guys are back with a fun old school pod. They chat about the Epstein files, anniversaries of some very cool music, music ticket pricing and a little of whats ahead for ATYW1985.
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Steve Bays joins the show. Frontman of Hot Hot Heat, member of Mounties and Fur Trade, and one of Canada’s most versatile producers. We dig into conspiracy theories, the role of social media in shaping music and perception, and why late-night coffee conversations still matter.
Connect with Steve Bays:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevebays
Spotify Artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YrP5z5u9zZ4guYpQqL3wT
Mounties: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ofGz9W8F8jK7zV4xjE2gC
Hot Hot Heat: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FbE2cCDeed7JHyPS7zlLG
We are back!
Steve Bays joins the show. Frontman of Hot Hot Heat, member of Mounties and Fur Trade, and one of Canada’s most versatile producers. We dig into conspiracy theories, the role of social media in shaping music and perception, and why late-night coffee still matters.
Connect with Steve Bays:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevebays
Spotify Artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YrP5z5u9zZ4guYpQqL3wT
Mounties: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ofGz9W8F8jK7zV4xjE2gC
Hot Hot Heat: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FbE2cCDeed7JHyPS7zlLG
Avalon Stone joins the show. Canadian rock artist from Kitchener blending ’90s grunge with modern alt-rock. Discussion covers her early start at age 10, the writing and concept behind her debut EP “Chained,” mental health themes, and takeaways from sharing stages with Big Wreck, JJ Wilde, The Beaches, and The Goo Goo Dolls.
Website: https://www.avalonstonemusic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avalonstonemusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AvalonStoneMusic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@avalonstonemusic
Spotify Artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jWQI6u4BrnC9VqB8QFMv8
Here's a lost tape from Episode 5. Enjoy!
This week, the guys sit down with one of Canada’s most trusted voices in music. From the alt-rock explosion of the 90s to the streaming era, he’s been documenting how sound shapes culture for over three decades. Alan is Creator and Host of The Ongoing History and amazing series that you definitely should check out. We dive into his beginings, early radio, digital music, streaming, A.I. and lots more. Enjoy another incredible episode of And The Year Was 1985!
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🌐 Website: A Journal of Musical Things📘 Facebook: facebook.com/alancross.ca📸 Instagram: @alan_crossx▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@alancrossmusicgeek🎙️ Podcast: The Ongoing History of New Music
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New set. New energy. This week we sit down with V from @buriedbeneathmeofficial — the mind behind The House of Ash, dropping October 24. The album hits with full-scale theatrics, sharp performances, and cinematic weight. We dive into the band’s origins, sound evolution, and what comes next.
Episode out now on @andtheyearwas1985.
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🎙 Welcome back, everyone! After a killer summer break, Sam and Ryan return to kick off Season 3 of And The Year Was 1985! The guys catch up on everything that went down over the summer, talk upcoming guests, and give a sneak peek at what’s in store this season.
☀️ Grab your headphones, crack a cold one, and let’s dive back into the 90s nostalgia you know and love.
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Welcome to Lost Tapes Volume 3. This one was filed before our first chat wth Jeremy Wray. Enjoy ths lost episode of the pod!
Welcome to episode 100 of the pod! The guys go over the past years guests and talk a bit about whats next. This concludes season 2 of the podcast. We will be back in the fall. In the mean time look out for new Lost Tapes epsiodes coming out for the rest of the summer.
Enjoy and have a great summer
Ryan & Sam
ATYW1985 Team
Welcome back to round 3 of What's in the box! The guys dig through this weeks thrift store haul and have tons of laughs along the way. This is a no miss episode of ATYW1985!
Welcome back everyone! This week we have brand new music from Turnstile. The guys chat music news and tons more. Don't miss this episode of And The Year Was 1985!
It's episode 97 of And the Year was 1985! This week we have new music and live reaction to the new Turnstile album and lots more. Come join us for this weeks pod and enough some new tunes.
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🎧 EPISODE 83 – The 90s Canadian Artist Draft: Part 1
What started as a conversation about the greatest Canadian artists of the 90s quickly turned into a draft battle!
This week on And The Year Was 1985, the guys each build their ultimate team of 90s Canadian music legends—one pick at a time. From iconic alt-rock acts to forgotten CanCon gems, it's a deep dive into the sounds that shaped a generation.
🎶 Who did we miss?🤔 who is your pick for top 90's artist?
Get ready for nostalgia, hot takes, and a few unexpected picks. Part 2 drops soon—so stay tuned and let us know who you'd draft!
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We are back! This weeks pod has some news and fresh tunes to start the summer off right. Come join Ryan & Sam for another awesome episode of And The Year Was 1985!
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We're back again with Ryan and Sam. This week the guys chat music new, reminisce over that skate courts of old and scientology in Hollywood. This ones a no miss. Enjoy another awesome episode of And The Year Was 1985!
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EPISODE 82 – Ryan Gilliland: Round 3 – Music, Motivation & Big News
He’s back! This week, Ryan Gilliland returns to And The Year Was 1985 for his third time in the studio.
We chop it up about:
What “doing the hard stuff” looks like in real life
The music that’s hitting right now
Some exciting personal and professional updates from Ryan
Plus the usual laughs, randomness, and sharp takes
This episode’s got heart, energy, and the kind of real conversation you only get with good friends and a mic.
🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.
This week on And The Year Was 1985, we sit down with Bill Welychka—Canadian broadcast icon, music journalist, and one of the most recognizable faces from the golden era of MuchMusic.From interviewing global superstars to shaping Canadian music culture, Bill shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Much, CHUM, and beyond. If you grew up in Canada in the 90s, this is one you don’t want to miss.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & more📺 Watch right here on YouTube👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more retro pop culture goodnessFollow us:📸 IG: @andtheyearwas1985🌐 Website: https://linktr.ee/theyearwas1985
Welcome back! This week on And The Year Was 1985, the guys dig into the full list of 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
Who deserves the spotlight? Who got snubbed (again)? And which artists made us scream, "Finally!"Along the way, we go on a few fun tangents, spin some great tracks, and celebrate the music that shaped entire generations.
🎸 A fun, nostalgic ride through rock history—with just the right amount of side chatter.
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