{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64fcebe889a2970012aa9cdf/69112831c1ed8717c56ca014?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ivan (Men Without Hats) — The Safety Dance Story & What’s Next","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64fcebe889a2970012aa9cdf/1762732319267-1358de10-23bf-4f77-9e78-136ef6fddf48.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ivan Doroschuk—frontman of iconic new-wave band <strong>Men Without Hats</strong>—joins <em>Meet Me For Coffee</em> to talk creative process, the story around “<strong>The Safety Dance</strong>,” staying relevant across decades, touring memories, and what’s next for the band.</p><p>If you love music interviews with real substance, you’re in the right place. New episodes weekly—<strong>subscribe</strong> and turn on notifications!</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Origins of Men Without Hats &amp; the Montreal scene</li><li>How “The Safety Dance” exploded (and what people get wrong)</li><li>Songwriting, synths, and evolving the live show</li><li>Longevity: reinvention, resilience, and fans</li><li>What’s coming up for Men Without Hats</li></ul><p>⏱️ <strong>Chapters</strong> </p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:35 Ivan joins the show</p><p>03:10 Early days &amp; influences</p><p>08:30 Writing “The Safety Dance”</p><p>12:45 Breaking worldwide</p><p>15:40 New music &amp; projects</p><p>18:20 Wrap</p><p>🎙️ <strong>About Meet Me For Coffee</strong></p><p>Conversations with artists and creators from rock to pop culture—hosted by George Panayi. Grab a mug, tune in, and escape with great stories.</p><p>👍 If you enjoyed this, <strong>like</strong>, <strong>comment</strong> your favorite MWH song, and <strong>share</strong> with a friend.</p>","author_name":"George Panayi"}