In this episode of 20 Year Timeout, I reconnect with Michael Harnois, a Worcester native, full time musician, and longtime friend from our Catholic school days.

After decades apart, we sit down to catch up on life, creativity, music, and parenthood. The conversation moves from childhood memories and recess games to forming a Taylor Swift tribute band, playing album tribute shows, and navigating creativity while raising kids in a digital world.

We talk about growing up on AOL, chat rooms, and Nintendo, how community and humor still matter, and why making music looks different but still feels essential. Along the way, we revisit old snack food rap songs, including the legendary 3D Doritos, and reflect on how our creative paths have evolved over time.

This episode is funny, nostalgic, and thoughtful, with honest reflections on friendship, music, and staying creative as life changes.

Topics include

• Growing up in Catholic school in Worcester
• Joining a Taylor Swift tribute band
• Album tribute shows and learning pop production
• Parenting and creativity after thirty
• AOL, chat rooms, Nintendo, and early internet culture
• Community, connection, and humor

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20 Year Timeout is a podcast where I reconnect with people I have not spoken to in over twenty years to see what time has done to our stories.

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