State of Love & Trust Podcast

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 communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! 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 communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! 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 communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! 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 communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! 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 communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! 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 communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul reminisce and analyze the two Pearl Jam shows at The Forum in Los Angeles on the Dark Matter tour. Then they dip back into their Playlist series and choose the songs they'd add to a mix fit for the road (something many Pearl Jam fans are doing right now). All that and Lyric and Live Cut of the Week returns featuring Strangest Tribe.Please consider donating to our non-profit of the month: Mental Health America right HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Dave Krusen to the show to chat about drumming, moving back to Seattle, the differences between Candlebox and Pearl Jam, and, of course, all things Ten. The guys also go deep into Dave's feelings on watching Pearl Jam's ascension to legend status...then joining them at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame culminating with his return at the Fresno show in 2022 filling in for an ill Matt Cameron. All that and new music from his band Big Game Hunters.Please consider donating to our non-profit of the month: Mental Health America right HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul complete their series in which they go back in time and - given the chance - pick the third (and possibly last) single from each album. If you're interested in checking out the previous two episodes in this series scroll back to episodes 191 and 197.We are also kicking off our Fundraising Tour of 2024. First up in May is Mental Health Awareness. We have started a fundraiser to support Mental Health America and you can do your part right HERE.If you donate at least $5 we will give you kudos on the show, send you a podcast sticker and pin pack, and you'll get $5 off any podcast t-shirt purchase. Thank you for considering.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul complete their review of Pearl Jam's Dark Matter with a spirited discussion of Side B of the record. Jason also takes time to address his opinion on Won't Tell at the outset. And the guys give their bold predictions for the Dark Matter tour.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul review Side A of Pearl Jam's 12th studio album, Dark Matter. From the music to the lyrical themes, production and collaborative process with producer Andrew Watt the guys analyze, critique and ultimately score the record's first five songs...and not without some controversy.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome artist Alexandr Gnezdilov to the show to discuss his approach to art utilizing light and a his camera. All of this leads to how he created the artwork for Pearl Jam's 12th studio album Dark Matter. We also learn how the band found Alex in the first place. An illuminating episode to be sure!Check out Alexandr's work HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome the owner of the legendary Easy Street Records in West Seattle, Matt Vaughan, to the show to talk about the history of vinyl in Seattle, his professional journey in the music industry, and the state of the independent record store in 2024. That, plus much more including spirited discussion of Pearl Jam's new record, Dark Matter.To learn more about Matt's passion for vinyl and its fair place in the industry read his op-ed and Westside Seattle HERE.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Richard Stuverud to the show to discuss all things music in his world from his past solo records to his upcoming solo record, playing music with his son, and honoring his late father. Richard also details his longtime friendship with Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, those times he filled in for a COVID-stricken Matt Cameron, and so much more.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome WFPK radio host and renowned interviewer and host of the podcast "Kyle Meredith With...", Kyle Meredith, to the show. The guys discuss Kyle's meteoric rise through radio's professional ladder, sneaking backstage to meet Mike McCready and what Stone Gossard has told him about Dark Matter and Pearl Jam's future plans.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul debut a new series called LP2EP where they're forced to make tough choices...trimming Pearl Jam records down from an LP to an EP. What songs do you keep? What songs do you cut? And how do you sequence them? That and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Don't Gimme No Lip.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul celebrate their 200th episode by celebrating Pearl Jam for having the #1 rock song in all the land. Then they answer questions from the virtual mailbag. All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Bugs.Pre-order "I Am No Guide -- Pearl Jam: Song By Song"Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and joined by Augusta, Georgia native and current West Seattle resident, singer-songwriter Zoser! They discuss his music journey from playing for tips on the streets to using Stone Gossard as a sounding board and mentor. The discussion touches on Zoser's songwriting approach, learning how to write and record with other musicians, and even getting a free Fender Strat from Stone...and so much more.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Sheehan Perera from Concertpants back to the show to discuss the Dark Matter Tour ticketing process. Many fans tried and succeeded to get fan club tickets. Some got shut out of the lottery. Some felt compelled to pay "premium" prices while still others were outraged by the sheer price of tickets. Jason interviews a handful of fans about their experiences and then the guys discuss the complicated procurement process as well as attempt to offer improvements going forward.***btw, Ari, from this episode paid $918 for one ticket to MSG. $118 of that was Ticketmaster's service fee***Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul jump back in their time machine and retroactively pick the second single for each album. It's a fun exercise considering all of our hindsight.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason welcomes guitar teaching YouTuber Ryan Lendt to the show to chat his Pearl Jam obsession, going to California to "do the guitar", and how teaching the guitar is everything. Then Ryan teaches Jason how to play Pearl Jam's latest song 'Dark Matter'.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul are joined by Stip from The Sky I Scrape / Red Mosquito and Rich Wilson aka PJ Tour Kid to discuss Pearl Jam's new single 'Dark Matter', the album announcement and 2024 tour dates. This is the audio-only portion of a video livestream conducted at 11pm ET / 8pm PT on Tuesday February 13, 2024.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome legendary rock photographer Charles Peterson to the show to discuss his new book Charles Peterson's Nirvana. The guys also discuss going on tour with Pearl Jam, scrabble games, duct tape, and his process for getting those iconic images. Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome The Sky I Scrape / Red Mosquito legend, Stip, back to the show to discuss how we approach the impending release of new Pearl Jam. How did we anticipate and consume new Pearl Jam singles and records in the 90s vs the 2000s to now? How has the internet affected how we arrive at a new single? Everyone has their own method to consuming Pearl Jam's art...and as we anxiously await the impending new album we discuss all the ways the community responds to new music. Then the guys discuss the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Retrograde.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul dip back into their song deconstruction series to look at the bridges in Pearl Jam's songs. They decide their top 5 favorites. That's preceded by an instant reaction to Painted Shield's surprise new single "Transector". All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Sleight of Hand.Become a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul hop in a time machine and take over as band manager or record label executive and assert privilege over which song will be the lead single on every record. A daunting yet welcome task met with some surprising results. All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Olé.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul dish on the latest news surrounding the impending new singles from Pearl Jam's forthcoming yet unannounced record as well as what an insiders' listening party means for the release of said record. Then they discuss songs across the catalog that could sit well within the context of another record. Later, they'll talk about the evolution of the song Lukin. All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Never Destination.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome in the new year with an excellent guest, Mark Arm of Mudhoney! Mark discusses songwriting, dealing with a band member moving away, fame (or lack thereof), and getting harassed by crazy people in Florida. All that and much more in this conversation with Mark Arm.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul celebrate the holidays and the end of the year by debating the best "final lyrics" of songs from the catalogue. Which lyrics to end a song are your favorite? All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Bee Girl.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul react to the first two official Pearl Jam tour dates of 2024 as well as Mike McCready's latest comments about the record's sound. Then, the guys share their song built from the lyrics across the Backspacer album in the Write Your Own PJ Song series. All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Santa Cruz.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul are joined by legendary photographer and filmmaker, Danny Clinch, to discuss his craft, his relationship with Pearl Jam, Sea.Hear.Now festival, and his latest venture into unique concert t-shirts at Clint Collections.If you'd like to check out Danny's gallery go HERE.If you'd like to peruse Danny's t-shirts go HERE.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome lead singer, guitarist, and founder of James and the Cold Gun, James Joseph to the show. James details the origins of South Wales' loudest band, maximizing his creativity during the COVID pandemic, and recording new music under the stewardship of Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome David Gebroe from the podcast Discograffiti to dissect Pearl Jam's Vitalogy record. David discusses the drama, headspaces, and politics that birthed the most eclectic album in Pearl Jam's career to that point. Later, Jason and Paul discuss the three things they are grateful for from 2023.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Brad bassist Jeremy Toback to the show to discuss his career with the Seattle outfit, the ups and downs of the music business and coming out on the other side with a new musical outlet almost 30 years later. Jeremy discusses in depth, from his perspective, joining Brad and creating their debut record Shame with Regan Hagar, Shawn Smith, and Stone Gossard.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Candlebox founder and singer, Kevin Martin, to the show to chat about the legacy of Candlebox, his experience in the Seattle music scene and what comes next. A long yet fruitful and enjoyable conversation with one of rock's most underrated frontmen.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul head back to The Playlist series by discussing their song choices and track listings to honor those who've passed on. Whether you stay solemn and sad or celebration of life style, the options are endless at respecting our loved ones who are no longer with us. Then the guys debate a new What If...Ed never played guitar in Pearl Jam. All that and the Lyric of the Week - Comes Then Goes.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pearl Jam's sophomore record Vs. by re-sequencing it! Some may think it's blasphemous to change the track listing but the guys take that challenge head on. All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Crazy Mary.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome back friend of the show and The Sky I Scrape / Red Mosquito legend Stip to discuss how Lightning Bolt has aged over the last decade. Paul and Stip also grill Jason on the Loosegroove Records party in Beverly Hills where he got to meet Stone Gossard. All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Sleeping By Myself.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome Sheehan Perera from Concertpants to discuss his Pearl Jam journey, traveling to see the band and documenting live music. Then Sheehan joins the guys to debate the most Essential Song from Gigaton. All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Sweet Lew.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome the host of Pearl Jam Radio -- channel 22 on Sirius XM -- Rob Bleetstein to the show! The guys discuss Rob's Pearl Jam origin story as well as how he was able to merge his radio career with that love. Then the guys discuss the 2023 tour and specifically the pair of shows at Austin's Moody Center. All that and Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Out of My Mind.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason is joined by friend of the show and The Sky I Scrape / Red Mosquito legend Stip live in Austin, Texas! The guys discuss night 1 and debate the band playing states that might not share their political opinions plus what it means to be a touring fan. All that and chats with Bryan Flood and Laura DeMartini from The Wishlist Foundation's pre-party at Scholz Garden in Austin. Check out The Wishlist FoundationBecome a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul discuss recent postponement of the Indianapolis concert and what it means for the rest of the short 2023 tour. Then they pick the songs they feel a Pearl Jam concert rookie has to hear at their first show. Finally, the guys chat with listener and graphic artist Karen Thygerson about her fandom and what led her to create the podcast's newest contest-winning artwork.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul welcome famed audio mixer and engineer, Brett Eliason, to the show to discuss his 30+ year career working with Pearl Jam. From his early days working with Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard in Green River and Mother Love Bone to the evolution of recording, mixing and distributing every official PJ bootleg and everything in between. Brett's expertise is unrivaled. This chat is a must listen for every Pearl Jam fan.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul get ready for the 2023 fall Pearl Jam tour by debating the best t-shirts and tour posters the band has ever put out. Merch is a historically significant part of the live experience and this run will be no different. Then the guys make some predictions for these nine shows. All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Hitchhiker.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason is joined by Branden Palomo (Better Band Podcast) and Stip (The Sky I Scrape / Red Mosquito) to play America's new favorite game...The State of Puzzles & Games! It's back to school time and while Paul's internet didn't cooperate (thanks, Hurricane Hilary!) the guys honored school being back in session by minding their ABCs...of Pearl Jam!Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul discuss the best riffs from the 1996 album, No Code. Then the debate the pros and cons of the evolution of the song In My Tree and if the band will continue to re-imagine the track in the live setting. All that and a very special Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Hawaii '78.Donate to help the victims of the Lahaina wildfiresBecome a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul head back to 1994 and discuss memories -- good and bad -- with Jimmy Shoaf from his time as Dave Abbruzzese's drum tech (and other odd touring jobs). Jimmy has stories -- like the time Eddie was left behind on Lollapalooza -- so this is probably one of a few conversations!Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul discuss the opening lines to every song that they feel best encapsulates what the entire song is about. You know, the lyrics that set the table, distill the essence of and define the rest of the song. These are the headlines despite not being the chorus. All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Green Disease.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul discuss and debate the various side projects the members of Pearl Jam have been involved with and the music they've put out over the last three decades. Ultimately they picked their top...with little overlap! All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Reach Down.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason sits down with photographer Lance Mercer to discuss his photography career from a teenager in punk show pits to shooting the album covers for Soundgaren's Ultramega OK, Mother Love Bone's Apple, and Temple of the Dog's record to the most inedible images of Pearl Jam and everything in between. Lance details stories about Andy Wood, Chris Cornell, and the members of Pearl Jam.You can watch Ryan Cory's vignette here.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod communityBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.