S1:E5 – Can This Song Really Help You Succeed? - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship

🎧 What happens when a song becomes the soundtrack to your life?

In this heartfelt conversation, Simon and Shub dive deep into the music that shaped them — from the first tracks that cracked open their hearts to the songs that still move them today. They explore how sound becomes memory, how melody becomes meaning, and why some songs stay with us forever.

At the centre of it all is “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship — a timeless anthem of love, resilience, and togetherness. Simon and Shub unpack its emotional pull and reflect on how trusting your instincts (in music and in life) can lead to magic.

Tune in for nostalgia, laughter, and a reminder of why music never really leaves us — it just changes shape as we do.

00:00 Introduction and Connection Through Music03:39 Musical Foundations and Early Influences05:57 Evolution of Musical Tastes08:40 The Impact of Music on Life10:58 Exploring New Genres and Eclecticism13:41 The Role of Music in Daily Life16:13 The Song That Connects Us19:03 Choosing the Right Song: Starship's Anthem21:48 Lyrics and Emotional Connections24:34 The 1975 and Modern Music Appreciation25:48 The Emotional Connection to Lyrics27:22 First Impressions of Music29:54 Personal Relationships and Music32:33 The Significance of a Playlist36:13 Songwriting Simplicity vs. Complexity38:48 Imagery and Music41:01 Personal Reflections on Song Choice47:24 Closing Thoughts and Instincts49:02 Riverside Intro : Outro.mp4