State of Love and Trust

Jason and Paul welcome famed grunge era photographer Karen Mason Blair to the show to discuss her career photographing some our favorite bands of the 90s. Karen illustrates how supportive the whole community was, how her personal connections with said bands made her photos great, and what she thinks about the ubiquity of high quality cellphone cameras at today's concerts. All that and much more.Please considering donating to our June 2025 fundraiser benefitting Alzheimer's Association HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome artist, activist, and Dead Pioneers vocalist Gregg Deal to the show to discuss how his punk band operates at the intersection of indigenous activism and punk rock. Gregg unapologetically details the blind spots many white Americans have about U.S. history, how the band came together, and what its intentions are on their latest record, Po$t American. Gregg also details how he met and befriended Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament and his experience opening for them this spring.Please considering donating to our May 2025 fundraiser benefitting Jed Foundation HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason rides solo this week and chats with Chris Buck and Tom Hollister from the brilliant Welsh band Cardinal Black about their journey from wedding band to exceptionally soulful original rock band...and their new album Midnight at the Valencia. They discuss how the band takes advantage of and navigates Chris's online notoriety as he's an excellent guitar player. Tom tells us how he overcame a near death accident and how the band wrote an ode to Chris's late father. That and so much more.Please considering donating to our May 2025 fundraiser benefitting Jed Foundation HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul celebrate 25 years of Binaural by reviewing it...retroactively. The guys analyze the music, lyrics, and production of Pearl Jam's sixth studio record and apply a lens of hindsight as well as explore the themes and performances from a contemporary perspective.Please considering donating to our May 2025 fundraiser benefitting Jed Foundation HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason is joined by Sheehan Perera live in Nashville ahead of Pearl Jam's second night at Bridgestone Arena. This audio comes from a live in-person podcast at the Wishlist Foundation's Pre-Party and was originally streamed on YouTube. Jason and Sheehan talk the tour thus far, what's been played, what's been missing and predict what they'd hear that evening. There's an even a man-on-the-street remote with many fans waiting in the merch line earlier that day. Plus trivia!Please considering donating to our May 2025 fundraiser benefitting Jed Foundation HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul celebrate 19 years of Pearl Jam's self-titled record by returning to their Superlatives series. Joining them are author and show regular Brian "Stip" Stipelman, and graphic artist, and former in-house Pearl Jam art director, Brad Klausen. Best Song Live, Most Introspective, and many more...Please considering donating to our April 2025 fundraiser benefitting Autism Speaks HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul go live on Youtube to preview Pearl Jam's 11-date run through the American south and midwest. Sheehan Perera from Concertpants, Jon Andrews, and PJ Radio's Rob Bleetstein join them to debate and predict what the band will play. This is the audio from that livestream.Please considering donating to our April 2025 fundraiser benefitting Autism Speaks HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul revisit Pearl Jam's Dark Matter...one year later. The guys go track by track analyzing the music and lyrics and give their current ratings. Records tend to settle in after time...and the honeymoon period for Dark Matter was strong...so how did time affect the gents' affectations for the record? It's all herein.Please considering donating to our April 2025 fundraiser benefitting Autism Speaks HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome the two James (Joseph and Biss) from the great Welsh band James and the Cold Gun to the show to catch up and talk about their new record Face In the Mirror. It was recorded between their home in Cardiff and in Seattle at Stone Gossard's Studio Litho. Jospeh and Biss discuss sharing lyric writing, what themes are inspiring them on the new record and how the drum parts go from Logic to drummer Jack Wrench. Plus the guys gush on bassist Gabby Elise's contributions and James Biss's addition as co-lead vocalist.Please considering donating to our April 2025 fundraiser benefitting Autism Speaks HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul celebrate five years of Gigaton by shrinking it!...from an LP to an EP. Which songs make the cut if you had to reduce the album to under-30 minutes? Then the guys react to their Patrons' thoughts on this week's Lyrics to Live By song -- Grievance.Please considering donating to our April 2025 fundraiser benefitting Autism Speaks HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome technical engineer Sony Felberg and producer Brett Eliason to the show to discuss 1995's Above record. Both gentlemen had worked with Pearl Jam for years and were asked to record what they thought were just some demos by Mike McCready, Layne Staley, John "Baker" Saunders, and Barrett Martin...and then it became something more. Watch as Brett and Sony detail how the record was made, stories from the studio, and so much more.Please consider donating to our March fundraiser HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready to the show to discuss the music of Mad Season's sole album Above. Mike recalls how the songs came together with John "Baker" Saunders, Layne Staley and Barrett Martin. He even plays a bit of one of the famous riffs from the record and explains how he got the guitar tone. Plus, Mike compares playing alongside Layne, Chris Cornell, and Eddie Vedder. And what about the music that was meant for the second record? Did any of that end up somewhere else? All that and more in this engaging chat with Mike McCready.Please consider donating to our March fundraiser HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome mastering engineer Ed Brooks to the show to discuss his career adding the finishing touches to hundreds of Pearl Jam concerts, DVDs, vault releases, fan club singles and more. Ed details his early years as an audio tech in Seattle, befriending Brett Eliason and eventually joining Pearl Jam at the outset of their official bootleg series in 2000...and all the trials and tribulations that went with it.Please consider donating to our March fundraiser HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul look back at every Pearl Jam television performance and discuss their top five. From Saturday Night Live to the BBC to the Late Show with David Letterman and everywhere in between...Pearl Jam left some indelible marks on our TV screens.Please consider donating to our March fundraiser HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul looked at the Pearl Jam catalog and remembered that only two of 12 studio LP's are titled after a song on said album. So the guys aimed to fix that...choosing a song from each of the remaining 10 albums best suited to be the title track thus renaming each of those albums. That plus the return of Lyrics to Live By and Live Cut of the Week - Unemployable.Please consider donating to our February fundraiser HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Footsteps fanzine and TwoFeetThick.com co-founder Kathy Davis as well as I Am No Guide: Pearl Jam Song-by-song author Stip back to the show to discuss Pearl Jam's Yield...from a superlative point of view. It's the second edition of this series with Vs. getting its shake a few months prior.Please consider donating to our February fundraiser HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul return to their LP2EP series with Yield! Distilling Pearl Jam's 1998 album down to 30 minutes isn't easy...or is it? The guys also head back to their new Lyrics to Live By and Live Cut of the Week segments with contributions from their patrons. Which live performance will the guys discuss?Please consider donating to our February fundraiser HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Carrie Akre, Chris Friel, and Rick Friel of The Rockfords to the show to discuss the 25th anniversary of their debut self-titled LP. They discuss how they all met, the Friels love of KISS being a shared cornerstone of their friendships with Danny Newcomb and Mike McCready, and Carrie's appreciation for the guys' respect and admiration of her skills as a singer. Stories from the recording sessions and navigating Mike's busy schedule with Pearl Jam to make it all happen...25 years ago this week.Please consider donating to our February fundraiser HEREBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome grunge superfan and current majority owner of the legendary skateboarding brand, 90 The Original, Anita Stelmasiuk to the show. It's been a long time coming -- Anita and the guys have been friends for years now since her Grungezine days. Recently the Palisades fire in Los Angeles decimated Anita's family's home and everything she owns...including all her music, memorabilia...and 90 The Original stock. Anita discusses her love of music and how this tragedy will not deter her in her goal of making 90 The Original bigger and better than ever. Please consider donating to our January fundraiser HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul return to their Playlist series with the LA wildfires on their mind and in their hearts. How do we overcome tragedy? They each put together a playlist they think helps one do just that. Then, the Lyric of the Week returns...sort of. It has evolved and with help from the show's Patreon members. The Live Cut also returns, again, with the input and insight from their patrons.Please consider donating to our January fundraiser HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome a titan of the Pearl Jam fan community to the show to discuss and celebrate the Voters for Choice concerts in Washington, D.C 30 years later. Kathy Davis started the Footsteps fanzine in 1992 and was co-editor/founder of fan website Two Feet Thick until its shuttering in 2013. She's been to nearly 200 shows and has stories for days. She discusses the significance of these two concerts which began a new chapter for the band amid a new dynamic with Dave Abbruzzesse's exit and Jack Irons entrance, plus Pearl Jam's ongoing fight for fair ticketing with Ticketmaster. The context for the shows is massive as well considering America's current abortion climate.Please consider donating to our January fundraiser HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul are joined by Pearl Jam Radio's Rob Bleetstein, KROQ's Nicole Alvarez, and engineer/mixer Brett Eliason to look back Pearl Jam's unique 4+ hour syndicated radio broadcast Self-Pollution Radio.The show, hosted by Eddie Vedder with Pearl Jam bandmates Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard featured live performances from Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, Soundgarden, Fastbacks, Mad Season and more plus a bespoke playlist of studio cuts of bands rarely seen on radio including early demos from Dave Grohl.The tone spotlit activism, change, and awareness including, but not limited to, women's rights.It was a significant moment in Pearl Jam (and radio) history and began a tumultuous yet definitive year for the band.Donate to help the LA fires recovery efforts:LA Fire Dept Foundation: https://supportlafd.kindful.comWorld Central Kitchen: https://donate.wck.org/give/499865/?_gl=1*1wcn6f8*_gcl_au*MTg3Mjg5NDM0Ny4xNzM2NjE5MjMy*_ga*MTQ4OTI2NzUwMi4xNzM2NjE5MjMy*_ga_5WKVY8503C*MTczNjcwODA4NS4yLjAuMTczNjcwODA4NS42MC4wLjA.#!/donation/checkout?c_src=navbarAmerican Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/Donate to our January 2025 fundraiser benefitting OUR Rescue to stop human & sex trafficking: https://www.instagram.com/linking/fundraiser?fundraiser_id=790324139948661&source_name=SHARE_LINKThe biggest donator gets a 90 Original shirt and patch. 90 lost everything in the Palisades fire and their owner is a friend. Let's do two great things at once!Buy Podcast MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul ring out 2024 by creating their wishlist and answering mailbag questions from their patrons. They also pretend to resurrect the 10 club holiday single, picking their A and B sides and their cover art. Thank you for a great year!Please consider donating to our December fundraiser Toys For Tots HEREBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome filmmaker Jordan Albertsen to the show to discuss his documentary on the rise, fall and revival of legendary -- if wildly unknown -- punk band, The Sonics. You'll never guess how the project went from dead in the water to back on...Please consider donating to our December fundraiser Toys For Tots HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome two touring fan veterans to the show to discuss Pearl Jam's 2024 Dark Matter tour -- Sheehan Perera aka Concerpants and Jaco Van Heerden aka Evil Little Goat. The guys talk about what made this tour special, the concerts, the set lists, the standout performances and the fans themselves. Originally recorded live on Youtube and Facebook, the chat also includes live comments from viewers and delves into predictions for 2025.Please consider donating to our December fundraiser Toys For Tots HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul return to their Write Your Own Pearl Jam Song series...and just in time for Vitalogy's 30th birthday. A complex, dense record is rich with sonics the band had yet explored forces your hosts to make hard choices when composing a new set of lyrics from those therein. After that they each articulate three things they're grateful for - Pearl Jam related, of course.Please consider donating to our November fundraiser benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project HEREBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Stip and Brandon Rector to the show to discuss their new book 'I Am No Guide - Pearl Jam Song by Song'. Both gentlemen are veterans of the Pearl Jam online fan community for over 20 years moderating theskyigcrape.com and its Red Mosquito forums. The analyses of Pearl Jam's music herein are requisite reading for any Pearl Jam fan. The guys discuss excerpts from the book in a lively conversation.Please consider donating to our November fundraiser benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project HEREBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul celebrate Pearl Jam's Riot Act on its 22nd birthday with a review of the album...retroactively speaking, of course. How do the songs hit the guys over two decades later and how do the lyrical themes from 2002 mesh with the zeitgeist and political landscape of 2024?Please consider donating to our November fundraiser benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project HEREBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome graphic artist and former in-house art director for Pearl Jam, Brad Klausen, back to the show to discuss the expanded edition of his book From a Basement In Seattle: The Poster Art of Brad Klausen. It's always a treat to talk with Brad and this conversation was no exception...so much so it trickled over into Patreon.You can purchase a copy of Brad's book on his website HERE or on Amazon HEREPlease consider donating to our November fundraiser benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project HEREBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome ConcertPants main man, Sheehan Perera, and author of I Am No Guide: Pearl Jam Song-by-Song, Brian Stipelman aka Stip, back to the show to dissect Pearl Jam's album Vs...from a superlatives point of view. The gang also contrasts their opinions with that from the show's Patreon members.Please consider donating to the October 2024 fundraiser benefitting Planned Parenthood HEREBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul head back to their LP2EP series -- where you have to try and squeeze a full-length Pearl Jam album down into an EP (under 30min). Tough choices ahead for this one as the guys choose to tackle Vs. on its 31st birthday. What say you?Please consider donating to the October 2024 fundraiser benefitting Planned Parenthood HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome photographer Geoff Whitman to the show to discuss his career in photography, wine making, and acting (!). Geoff tells many stories including his many run-ins with actor Jeff Bridges. And, of course, many details were shared about Geoff's experience as Pearl Jam's official photographer for the Dark Matter tour.Please consider donating to the October 2024 fundraiser benefitting Planned Parenthood HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome filmmaker Ryan Cory to the show to discuss his career directing, producing, and editing all kinds of videos for brands from Microsoft to Easy Street Records, artists, photographers, and bands...like Pearl Jam! Ryan has produced documentaries on Lance Mercer, Danny Clinch and has a new one debuting at the 2024 Seattle International Film Festival entitled Dumble: A Life Well-Built featuring Ben Harper and a very special guitar amplifier. Check out Ryan's CV HERE and his youtube channel HERE.Please consider donating to the October 2024 fundraiser benefitting Planned Parenthood HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul finally give Painted Shield 3 the quasi-review it deserves articulating their three biggest takeaways from the record. They also react to CBS Sunday Morning's interview with Ed Vedder and Jeff Ament that aired recently and also pontificate on a recent online petition to get Pearl Jam back on Saturday Night Live.Please consider donating to the October 2024 fundraiser benefitting Planned Parenthood HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Grammy-nominated graphic artist, author, producer and art director for Pearl Jam's Dark Matter tour, Rob Sheridan, to the show. Rob discusses his creative approaches to both his 15 years with Nine Inch Nails and his latest project, creating on-stage visuals for Pearl Jam's Dark Matter tour. The guys get into the weeds on how some of the art is made, what inspired Rob in those moments, working with Pearl Jam's legendary road crew and so, so much more. You can check out Rob's work HERE and buy apparel, accessories, and prints of his work HERE.Please consider donating to our September 2024 fundraiser benefitting EB Research HEREBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome back to the show drummer, singer, songwriter, producer and friend Richard Stuverud back to the show to catch up and dive into his brand new record Sunset Ghosts. It features a number of excellent musicians including Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam, Neal Walter, Dave Flores, Tim DiJulio, and many more. It's a hell of a record and Rich is a hell of a person. Enjoy!Pick up a digital or analog version of Richard's album Sunset Ghosts at his Bandcamp HEREPlease consider donating to our September 2024 fundraiser benefitting EB Research HEREBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul return to their Playlist series and considering the time of year use "back to school" as the theme. But it's not songs for classes....nope. It's songs that relate to the mindset and values of learning and bettering one's self. Anyone can use these songs!**Apologies for the crickets behind Jason's audio -- unfortunately it was unavoidable**Please consider donating to our September 2024 fundraiser benefitting EB Research HEREBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome "I Am No Guide" author, Brian "Stip" Stipelman and Sheehan Perera from Concertpants back to the show for a hypothetical question -- one that The Beatles had to navigate themselves: if the band felt compelled to choose one direction moving forward should it be to continue making records in the studio and abstain from touring or forego making new music to focus on playing live concerts? The Beatles chose the former. With the band getting on in age is that a question Pearl Jam may pose itself? The guys debate and discuss.Pre-order Stip's book "I Am No Guide: Pearl Jam Song by Song" HEREPlease consider donating to our September 2024 fundraiser benefitting EB Research HEREBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul launch a new series where they retroactively review past Pearl Jam albums...get it!? Due to the success of the Gigaton and Dark Matter review the guys decided it a good idea to go back in time and look at each Pearl Jam album and review them with today's context in mind. Music, lyrics, themes and social application are all applied in their 1-5 rating system. First up -- Ten!Please consider donating to our August 2024 fundraiser benefiting Doctors Without Borders HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome 10 Club general manager, Tim Bierman, to the show to discuss his journey from record store working Dead-head to the man in charge of Pearl Jam's incredible fan club. Tim discusses the joy and challenges connecting band to fan as well as the complexity of looking forward while celebrating the past. Ticketing, merchandising, and vault releases -- it's all on the table.Please consider donating to our August 2024 fundraiser benefiting Doctors Without Borders HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome guitarist, songwriter, guitar teacher, Youtube creator (and massive Pearl Jam fan) Mark Hopkins to the show to discuss how he came to master his craft at the Berklee School of Music and parlay that into a career in music creation and teaching. Mark also talks about how he leverages his acumen and relationships with other musicians to analyze and review guitar gear. The gang will also discuss Mark's favorite Pearl Jam songs, riffs and his love of songwriting.Please consider donating to our August 2024 fundraiser benefiting Doctors Without Borders HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome back to the show singer and founder of Candlebox, Kevin Martin. Kevin discusses the success of Candlebox's last record The Long Goodbye and why he decided to extend the band's life to tour with Bush, Jerry Cantrell, and Tim Montana. Kevin also discusses his musical inspirations as a child, some wild road stories, his love/hate relationship with Los Angeles, adult friendships, and his next venture in bourbon. All that and so much more.Please consider donating to our August 2024 fundraiser benefiting Doctors Without Borders HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul revisit their Retracking the Album series for the first time in a long time with the album Gigaton. Pearl Jam's longest album only has a couple of (currently) released B-sides/outtakes so what will they do? Please consider donating to our July 2024 fundraiser benefitting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Donate right HERE and if you donate the most money you'll receive a 2012 Prague Pearl Jam poster courtesy of this episode's guest, Ward Sutton.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome rocker Tim Montana to the show to discuss his heavy new album Savage as well as his serendipitous transition from the country scene in Nashville. Tim also discusses his how his upbringing without electricity and and his special bond with military veterans has helped shape him and his music. A great guy with some powerful music. Oh, and he's best friends with Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top.Please consider donating to our July 2024 fundraiser benefitting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Donate right HERE and if you donate the most money you'll receive a 2012 Prague Pearl Jam poster courtesy of this episode's guest, Ward Sutton.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul revisit their latest series called LP2EP whereby they make hard choices and carefully distill each album into an EP. For the second installment their Patrons have chosen Riot Act. The guys also discuss the state of the band as it regards to their health after three concerts were cancelled and address the theory by a segment of the Pearl Jam fanbase that has suggested the shows were cancelled over ticket sales. Lastly Jason and Paul address the disheartening news that touring member Josh Klinghoffer accidentally struck and killed a pedestrian in Los Angeles and what music/touring ramifications that could have on Pearl Jam.Please consider donating to our July 2024 fundraiser benefitting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Donate right HERE and if you donate the most money you'll receive a 2012 Prague Pearl Jam poster courtesy of this episode's guest, Ward Sutton.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul return to their Write Your Own PJ Song series -- this time utilizing the lyirics from 2020's Gigaton. The exercise, as always, is to scour the album for lyrics that when put together create a new song or prose that helps to define the what the album is about. Plus the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week return with River Cross.Please consider donating to our July 2024 fundraiser benefitting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Donate right HERE and if you donate the most money you'll receive a 2012 Prague Pearl Jam poster courtesy of this episode's guest, Ward Sutton.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome acclaimed graphic artist and cartoonist, Ward Sutton, to the program to talk about his success as a political cartoonist as well his alter ego for The Onion, Stan Kelly. Oh - and of course - Ward will illuminate the guys on the stories behind some of his most iconic gig posters for Mudhoney and Pearl Jam.Please consider donating to our July 2024 fundraiser benefitting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Donate right HERE and if you donate the most money you'll receive a 2012 Prague Pearl Jam poster courtesy of this episode's guest, Ward Sutton.Support Ward directly here:Posters & PrintsTshirts & apparelBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome photographer and filmmaker, Chris Cuffaro, to the show to chat about his 50+ years in the business shooting musicians, athletes, models, actors, and more. The discussion weaves through Chris's career story after anecdote focusing on pictures of Soundgarden, Jane's Addiction, and Pearl Jam in the early 90s. Chris tells the guys how George Michael taught him to have fun and how he dealt with the roller coaster of emotions of directing the original "Jeremy" music video...to having it shelved.Please consider donating to our June 2024 fundraiser benefitting The Trevor Project. They assist the LGBTQ+ community. Donate right HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome back to the show veteran engineer and mixer, Brett Eliason, to talk about the first leg of the Dark Matter Tour bootlegs. Brett also discusses advancements in mastering, studio plugins, and how to record at home properly and (relatively) cost efficiently.Please consider donating to our June 2024 fundraiser benefitting The Trevor Project. They assist the LGBTQ+ community. Donate right HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Instagram and TikTok star, Jacob Givens, to the show to discuss his sudden fame creating videos around his favorite music from the 90s, his struggle as an actor in Hollywood, and where it all began. Not to mention the genesis of his love for Smashing Pumpkins, nearly messing up his meeting with Billy Corgan, and accepting a beer from Eddie Vedder at the Dark Matter listening party. All that and much more.Please consider donating to our June 2024 fundraiser benefitting The Trevor Project. They assist the LGBTQ+ community. Donate right HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason welcomes singer/songwriter, Jonny Polonsky, to the show to discuss his new record, and first on Loosegroove Records, Supernatural Radio. They also chat about Jonny's now power trio with Mathias Wakrat and Rage Against the Machine's Tim Commerford, 7D7D. The conversation digs into Jonny's career that has had its ups and downs, what he gets out of making music, coping with adversity, and at the same time, showing up in the studio and on the road with some of rock's most respected acts. That and so much more.Please consider donating to our June 2024 fundraiser benefitting The Trevor Project. They assist the LGBTQ+ community. Donate right HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.