From Catholic School to a Taylor Swift Tribute Band

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 includeGrowing up in Catholic school in WorcesterJoining a Taylor Swift tribute bandAlbum tribute shows and learning pop productionParenting and creativity after thirtyAOL, chat rooms, Nintendo, and early internet cultureCommunity, connection, and humorSend us Fan MailSubscribe for new episodes and honest conversations.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. Listen & Watch Here:https://open.spotify.com/show/7Aa3P0QSufFWzgbUSOtUTBhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-year-timeout/id1862794471https://www.youtube.com/@richmarksthespot