• Season 3 - Episode 3 - Avalon Stone
    Nov 5 2025

    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

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    57 mins
  • Episode 22 - The Lost Tapes
    Nov 3 2025

    Here's a lost tape from Episode 5. Enjoy!

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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • Season 3 - Episode 2 - Alan Cross
    Oct 23 2025

    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




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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Season 3 - Epsiode 1 - V : Buried Beneath Me
    Oct 15 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Season 3 - The Intro
    Oct 8 2025


    🎙 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


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    35 mins
  • The Lost Tapes - Volume 3
    Jul 9 2025

    Welcome to Lost Tapes Volume 3. This one was filed before our first chat wth Jeremy Wray. Enjoy ths lost episode of the pod!

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    36 mins
  • Episode 100 - It's a celebration!
    Jul 2 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Episode 99 - What's in the box! Round 3
    Jun 25 2025

    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!

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    1 hr and 33 mins