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.
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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
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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.
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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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Welcome back, this week we have a quick one for you. The guys chat up some current events and Ryan takes the wheel on the controls and soundboard. Enjoy this fun episode of And The Year Was 1985!
Jeremy Wray
Welcome back to And The Year Was 1985, for part two with legendary pro skater Jeremy Wray. He shares his journey from riding for Element Skateboards to branching out and launching a brand of his own with his brother, Joanas. From music to shoe design this is an amazing episode.
We explore:
The changing landscape of the skateboarding industry
Why shoe companies became such big players
The impact of new skaters on the culture and business
Reflections on staying authentic in a growing scene
This one’s packed with 90s nostalgia, real business insight,and stories from one of skateboarding’s most respected voices.
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Welcome back to the pod! This week we have a replay of the YouTube live stream from March 27. The guys get into some Mario Cart, Tony Hawk and more. Come join us for a super fun podcast.
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This weeks guest is Matthew Alvarez creator of Sound Shed AV Solutions in Texas. In this episode the guys talk with Matthew about his early life, how he got from musician to AV, podcast studio design and tons of other skills he's gained along his path. Some of Sound Shed's projects include podcast design for Mr. Ballen, Tom Segura and Joe Rogan. This episode is filled with awesome stories and lots of wisdom from the best in the business. Enjoy another incredible episode of And The Year Was 1985 The Podcast!
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It's Wednesday! This weeks pod guests are Dumb Crush, a awesome up and coming band out of Toronto. These guys are amazing, check them out on Spotify. The guys chat the history of the band, Led Zepplin and tons more. This was a blast and can't wait to hear their new Tunes coming in April 2025. Check the boys out in your town at www.dumbcrushband.com
New pods every Wednesday!
It's another episode of the pod and we are back with an awesome guest this week welcome Mike Hickey! We've known Mike for a long time and it was awesome to catch up and talk about his project Terror Nova on NTV Plus, also check out the novels of the same name. Check out Mike and Buddha at www.terrornova.ca
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