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Straight To Video
Hosted by Rob Lane · EN
"Never forget what made you - YOU" Bassist, Pop Culture Nerd and proud Fanboy, Rob Lane, talks to musicians, actors and all round interesting people who are willing to wax lyrical about their childhood, pop culture, growing up and what shaped them into who they are today. Get ready for stories of hometowns, trips to the Video Store, life changing first concerts and who's poster hung on their walls as a kid.
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Episode 336 - Torturetwinn
1w ago00:45:24Tap to summarizeWe talk to Torturetwinn's Andrew Devin - New Wave, Alternative Rock Artist. Exploding from his nostalgia filled studio in Richmond, Virginia - Andrew Devin aka Torturetwinn, is creating music that evokes the feeling of driving down a desert highway across the US, windows down, carefree vibes that only perhaps a John Hughes movie has been able to do in the past. We chat about his journey to this point and how giving up pretty much everything to allow himself to devote his whole life to music is beginning to result in the best decision he could ever make.Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The 80s Video Shop Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow our very own 80s Video Shop. https://www.patreon.com/80sVideoShop
Transcribe →Episode 335 - StOp, sToP!
Jun 1900:34:17Tap to summarizeWe talk to Jacob & Danny of the rock band StOp, sToP! Since relocating from Spain to the UK back in 2011, StOp, sToP! have been on a mission to bring their brand of rock n roll to each and every person they could find. They are true rock lifers who live and breathe music and we chat all about where that comes from, the problems with finding other band members to share their passion and how a whole new chapter of the band is shaping up as they head out on a UK Tour.Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The 80s Video Shop Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow our very own 80s Video Shop. https://www.patreon.com/80sVideoShop
Transcribe →Episode 334 - Scott Leftwich
Jun 1200:47:15Tap to summarizeWe talk to Scott Leftwich - Owner of Wieners & Losers, a classic 80's arcade museum and 80's themed AirBnB located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Scott leads us through his journey of creating a true time travel experience back to the greatest Pop Culture decade ever seen. We chat about the feelings the 1980s continue to give us along with stories of early concerts, movie memories and a deep dive into the greatest Breakfast Cereals of the 80s.Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The 80s Video Shop Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow our very own 80s Video Shop. https://www.patreon.com/80sVideoShop
Transcribe →Episode 333 - Ian & Jake Slack
May 2900:42:25Tap to summarizeWe talk to Ian & Jake Slack - Father & Son Rock n Rollers. With his Dad Ian performing in Rock Bands on the UK Rock Circuit since the late 80s and into the 2000s it was pretty inevitable that Jake himself would get the same bug and follow a similar path. We chat about each one's varied and unique journeys and the different tastes of success they've encountered along with what it's like to share the same stage together after being gig buddies and music fans together for many years.Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The 80s Video Shop Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow our very own 80s Video Shop. https://www.patreon.com/80sVideoShop
Transcribe →Episode 332 - Ally Begg
May 2200:49:14Tap to summarizeWe talk to Ally Begg - Sports Presenter, Senior Football Producer, Blogger and former Boy Band member. Ally gives us an insight into his incredible genre spanning career from early days as an aspiring footballer before being catapulted into the larger than life music world as a 90s Pop Star as a member of Bad Boys Inc which came with crushing, unexpected realities. It was from here that Ally would learn to adapt with the challenges he faced to allow him to reinvent himself and return to his beloved Football but with a whole new outlook and insight. Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The 80s Video Shop Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow our very own 80s Video Shop. https://www.patreon.com/80sVideoShop
Transcribe →Episode 331 - Claire & Anthony Bueno
May 1500:49:41Tap to summarizeWe talk to Claire & Anthony Bueno - Filmmakers & Creators of 'Cleanin' Up The Town : Remembering Ghostbusters'. Since first being enthralled as kids by the huge comedy spook spectacular Ghostbusters back in the mid 80s, the brother and sister duo of Anthony & Claire Bueno took it upon themselves to create the definitive documentary. A behind the scenes deep dive and pure, true love letter to one of their generations greatest films. We chat about the passion and drive it took to tackle such a huge undertaking and the rewards such a project brings. Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The 80s Video Shop Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow our very own 80s Video Shop. https://www.patreon.com/80sVideoShop
Transcribe →Episode 330 - Lee Mark Jones
May 100:36:57Tap to summarizeWe talk to Lee Mark Jones - Singer Songwriter, Actor and Frontman for The Gyspy Pistoleros. A true lifer in the rock and roll world, Lee has seen his career and dedication to music take him all over the world since playing in bands since being a teenager. A true survivor of the highs and lows the industry constantly throws at you which has seen him rub shoulders and share stories with icons such as Lemmy and Axl Rose. He has even took his own one man rock storyteller show to the Edinburgh fringe before returning to the rock circuit a much wiser and sober performer but as larger than life as ever. Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The 80s Video Shop Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow our very own 80s Video Shop. https://www.patreon.com/80sVideoShop
Transcribe →Episode 329 - Bob Lindenmayer
Feb 2000:42:52Tap to summarizeWe talk to Bob Lindenmayer - Writer & Director of Making Megaforce. We all have those films we saw whilst growing up which have such an effect on who we are, what we became or they just simply stay with us and evoke such a warm feeling. For Bob Lindenmayer it was the 1982 Sci Fi Action epic Megaforce. Despite totally bombing at the Box Office, Megaforce meant something to the young Bob and came along at just the right time in his life. His documentary, Making Megaforce, is not only his tribute to the making of and history of this film but also a heartwarming story of friendship and how meeting your heroes can sometimes be a dream come true.Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The 80s Video Shop Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow our very own 80s Video Shop. https://www.patreon.com/80sVideoShop
Transcribe →Episode 328 - Liam Regan
Feb 600:46:12Tap to summarizeWe talk to Liam Regan - Filmmaker and owner of Refuse Films. Back to normality after an incredibly successful UK Tour with his movie mentor Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Films, Liam checks in to chat all about his hugely inspirational horror movie journey. From making his first films, distribution struggles, working alongside his hero and now running his own Movie Label, Liam shares the twists and turns and unpredictiable nature of the Indie Horror world and where he's found his place within it. Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The 80s Video Shop Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow our very own 80s Video Shop. https://www.patreon.com/80sVideoShop
Transcribe →Episode 327 - Ronnie Riddle
Dec 1900:39:26Tap to summarizeWe talk to Ronnie Riddle - Vocalist for North Carolina, Southern Rockers Preacher Stone. With a brand new album 'By The Horns' already making waves with it's no apologies brand of rock and roll, Ronnie and his bandmates are set once again to hit the road to satisfy their ever growing fanbase - or 'Congregation' as they're more well known. We chat about taking things back to bare bones in the studio on their new album along with tales of navigating the UK's roads, backstage etiquette and loving it when you see your friends have much deserved success. Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PChttps://affinity.serif.com/photoIntro Music by Johnny Monacohttps://www.johnnymonaco.com Incidental Music by Night Fires Please visit The 80s Video Shop Patreon Page to find out how you can help grow our very own 80s Video Shop. https://www.patreon.com/80sVideoShop
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