And The Year Was 1985 - The Podcast

🎧 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 ...

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 th...

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...

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 chatt...

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 ...

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...

Welcome back everybody! This week we have in studio guest Blaine Burke, Creator and Host of Gpop Culture Fair here in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This event has tons of great local talent and some amazing creators. We chat about some of the events and guests and we will also be involved. ATYW1985 will be there for interviews, panels and workshops. Come by and see Local podcasters Lindsay Janes of Disturbing the Peace and Brady Irvine ...

Welcome to episode 81! This weeks guest is none other than the legendary "Tarzan" Dan Freeman. Dan originally from Ontario and coming up in the broadcast scene he found his way to hosting "The Hit List" on YTV for 6 years. He also curated The Hit List compilation albums selling over 2 million copies. Dan has interviewed almost anyone you can name is known for super fun interviews and questions. Currently Dan is National iHeart Radi...