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From CBC to NPR: Raina Douris on Telling Music Stories That Matter - Season 3 - Episode 16
Mar 27, 2026
58m 48s
What Happened to Conspiracy Theories After The X-Files? - Season 3 - Episode 15
Mar 12, 2026
1h 00m 25s
Courtney Kocak Interview: From Girls Gone Wild to Memoir Author - Season 3 - Episode 3
Mar 4, 2026
1h 10m 45s
Season 3 - Episode 13 - The History of Social Media:According to Us!
Feb 25, 2026
41m 50s
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Talk'n Bout them files!
Feb 13, 2026
43m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 3/27/26 |  From CBC to NPR: Raina Douris on Telling Music Stories That Matter - Season 3 - Episode 16✨ | music broadcastingstorytelling+3 | Raina Douris | CBC MusicNPR+1 | — | musicradio+5 | — | 58m 48s | |
| 3/12/26 |  What Happened to Conspiracy Theories After The X-Files? - Season 3 - Episode 15✨ | conspiracy theoriesThe X-Files+4 | — | Canadian trade dealsUFO+1 | — | conspiracy theoriesThe X-Files+5 | — | 1h 00m 25s | |
| 3/4/26 |  Courtney Kocak Interview: From Girls Gone Wild to Memoir Author - Season 3 - Episode 3✨ | memoir writingmedia career+4 | Courtney Kocak | Girls Gone WildPrivate Parts Unknown+4 | MinnesotaLos Angeles | Courtney Kocakmemoir+6 | — | 1h 10m 45s | |
| 2/25/26 |  Season 3 - Episode 13 - The History of Social Media:According to Us!✨ | history of social mediadigital identity+4 | — | MySpaceFacebook+7 | — | social mediaIRC+6 | — | 41m 50s | |
| 2/13/26 |  Season 3 - Episode 12 - Talk'n Bout them files!✨ | Epstein filesSuper Bowl halftime show+5 | — | DOJBad Bunny | — | Epsteindocument release+8 | — | 43m 24s | |
| 1/21/26 |  Season 3 - Episode 11 - Just the 2 of Us✨ | music newspodcast+3 | — | And The Year Was 1985 | — | musicpodcast+3 | — | 52m 20s | |
| 1/15/26 |  Season 3 - Episode 10 - Kevin Dietz✨ | musicsongwriting+3 | Kevin Dietz | And The Year Was 1985Instagram+1 | — | musicsongwriting+3 | — | 1h 45m 53s | |
| 1/6/26 |  Season 3 - Episode 9 - Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua : Live Reaction!✨ | live reactionboxing+3 | — | Netflix | — | Jake PaulAnthony Joshua+3 | — | 39m 39s | |
| 12/10/25 |  Season 3 - Episode 7 - Decembers Here!✨ | CD collectingUFC+3 | — | UFC | — | CD collectingUFC+3 | — | 1h 14m 57s | |
| 11/26/25 |  Season 3 - Episode 6 - November hangs!✨ | musicticket pricing+3 | — | Epstein | — | musicticket pricing+3 | — | 40m 08s | |
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| 11/19/25 |  Season 3 - Episode 5 - Steve Bays : Parts 2 | 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/stevebaysSpotify Artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YrP5z5u9zZ4guYpQqL3wTMounties: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ofGz9W8F8jK7zV4xjE2gCHot Hot Heat: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FbE2cCDeed7JHyPS7zlLG | — | ||||||
| 11/12/25 |  Season 3 - Episode 4 - Steve Bays : Part 1 | 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/stevebaysSpotify Artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YrP5z5u9zZ4guYpQqL3wTMounties: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ofGz9W8F8jK7zV4xjE2gCHot Hot Heat: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FbE2cCDeed7JHyPS7zlLG | — | ||||||
| 11/5/25 |  Season 3 - Episode 3 - Avalon Stone | 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.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/avalonstonemusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AvalonStoneMusicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@avalonstonemusicSpotify Artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jWQI6u4BrnC9VqB8QFMv8 | — | ||||||
| 10/23/25 |  Season 3 - Episode 2 - Alan Cross | 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!Check out Alan's work here:🌐 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🎙️ Listen to new episodes every week🔗 linktr.ee/theyearwas1985📸 @andtheyearwas1985 | — | ||||||
| 10/15/25 |  Season 3 - Epsiode 1 - V : Buried Beneath Me | 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.Website:www.buriedbeneathme.com/SocialMedia:https://www.facebook.com/Buriedbeneathme/https://www.instagram.com/buriedbeneathmeofficial/#https://www.youtube.com/@buriedbeneathmehttps://www.threads.com/@buriedbeneathmeofficialhttps://buriedbeneathme.bandcamp.com/track/deathbed#TheHouseOfAsh #BuriedBeneathMe #Podcast #NewMusic #AltMetal #Interview #ColoradoMusic #AndTheYearWas1985 #90sCulture #MusicPodcast | — | ||||||
| 10/8/25 |  Season 3 - The Intro | 🎙 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.📲 Listen & Follow Us Everywhere:🔗 https://linktr.ee/theyearwas1985📸 Instagram: @theyearwas1985podcast | — | ||||||
| 7/9/25 |  The Lost Tapes - Volume 3 | Welcome to Lost Tapes Volume 3. This one was filed before our first chat wth Jeremy Wray. Enjoy ths lost episode of the pod! | — | ||||||
| 7/2/25 |  Episode 100 - It's a celebration! | 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 summerRyan & SamATYW1985 Team | — | ||||||
| 6/25/25 |  Episode 99 - What's in the box! Round 3 | 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! | — | ||||||
| 6/24/25 |  Episode 98 - Lyin in bed, just like Turnstile did! | 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! | — | ||||||
| 6/11/25 |  Episode 97 - Todays the Day! - New Music | 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.🎧 New episodes drop every week—so be sure to follow, like, and share the pod! | — | ||||||
| 6/4/25 | Episode 96 - The Draft : Part 1 | 🎧 EPISODE 83 – The 90s Canadian Artist Draft: Part 1What 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!📸 IG: @andtheyearwas1985🌐 Website: https://linktr.ee/theyearwas1985 | — | ||||||
| 5/26/25 |  Episode 95 - And in the News! | 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!Follow us on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere you get your podcasts.Tune in weekly for new episodes | — | ||||||
| 5/26/25 |  Episode 94 - This is gonna be SICK! | 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! Remember to Follow us on Spotify, Youtube and anywhere you get your podcasts.Tune in next week for another episode! | — | ||||||
| 5/14/25 |  Episode 93 - Ryan Gilliland - Vol : 3 | EPISODE 82 – Ryan Gilliland: Round 3 – Music, Motivation & Big NewsHe’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 lifeThe music that’s hitting right nowSome exciting personal and professional updates from RyanPlus the usual laughs, randomness, and sharp takesThis 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. | — | ||||||
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