We’re cranking up the anthems for this week’s Throwback Thursday with a very special guest—Stan Bush!
Best known for “The Touch” (The Transformers: The Movie) and “Never Surrender” (Kickboxer), Stan has built a career around motivational rock anthems that have inspired fans across generations. In this episode (originally released on December 22, 2020), Paul and Del chat with Stan about his journey from Gainesville clubs to LA studios, from winning an Emmy to being inducted into the Transformers Hall of Fame.
We dive deep into:
✨ The story behind “The Touch” (and how it almost landed in Cobra instead of Transformers)
✨ The making of his 2020 album Dare to Dream
✨ Writing “Born to Fight” for Netflix anime shows Baki and Kengan Ashura
✨ Why ‘80s movie soundtracks hit different—and how his songs keep that legacy alive
✨ The discipline and healthy living that have kept his voice strong after all these years
And on a personal note, several of Stan’s songs are staples on Paul’s running playlist—fueling miles, races, and training sessions with pure motivational fire.
The timing of this re-release couldn’t be more perfect: Stan’s brand-new album Born for Battle drops on September 5, 2025, with the lead single “Invincible” already out now.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with one of the true voices of ‘80s rock anthems.
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