Legends & Legacies

About Legends & Legacies

A podcast series celebrating the artists, musicians, and producers who shaped the sound and culture of the ’80s. Featuring in-depth interviews, the series highlights their lasting impact and how they continue to innovate today. Legends & Legacies is more than a podcast, it’s a tribute to creativity, legacy, and the enduring spirit of the ’80s.

Publisher

Arcade Orchestra

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 May 2025

Latest episode

7 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jul 2025

   Find a way with Amy Grant

   Amy Grant shares her decades-long journey in music and personal growth, revealing the pivotal moments that shaped her career in an interview with Legends & Legacies.

2. 

   30 Jun 2025

   Place in this World with Michael W. Smith

   Michael W. Smith discusses the influence of the 1980s and the impact of music with Jim Daneker in this interview.

3. 

   23 Jun 2025

   Make Me Smile with Jason Scheff - Part 1

   Jason Scheff, former bassist and lead vocalist of Chicago, recounts stories from touring, discusses the band's enduring legacy, and reflects on assuming a prominent role in rock history in this interview.

4. 

   16 Jun 2025

   Behind Bette Davis Eyes with Bill Cuomo

   Producer Bill Cuomo recounts his experiences arranging hit songs for Kim Carnes and Steve Perry, offering insight into the music industry during the 1980s in this interview.

5. 

   9 Jun 2025

   Can't Buy Me Love with Jay DeMarcus

   Jay DeMarcus, Grammy-winning bassist, discusses his legendary career, family's influence, and 80s inspiration in country music, offering insights into his creative journey in this interview.

6. 

   2 Jun 2025

   Lessons in Love with Mike Lindup

   Mike Lindup of Level 42 discusses the band's journey to iconic status, reflecting on their creative process and the enduring love for their music in this interview.

7. 

   25 May 2025

   Don't You Forget About Me with Mick MacNeil

   Mick MacNeil from Simple Minds reveals the improbable story of how their hit song "Don’t You (Forget About Me)" almost never happened, offering a unique behind-the-scenes perspective in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Legends & Legacies

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amy Grant
• Michael W Smith
• Jason Scheff
• Bill Cuomo
• Jay DeMarcus

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

1

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85