In Episode 122, we cover the big Dave & Tim Mexico announcement, recap the band’s recent festival appearance in Memphis, and look ahead to the anticipated upcoming summer tour. A quick check-in on where things stand as another tour gets underway. 

 In Episode 121, we dive into Busted Stuff by Dave Matthews Band.  We take it back to 2002 to revisit the era, the evolution, and the songs that defined it. We break down the album track by track, sharing insights, memories, and what still makes it resonate today. 

In this episode, we celebrate 35 years of Dave Matthews Band. We cover some recent news, including a new Live Trax release and another festival announcement. Then we dive into why DMB has stood the test of time, from their evolving live shows to the loyal fan community that keeps coming back year after year. 

Warehouse confirmations are out and emotions are running high! In episode 119, we break down how the requests shook out, recap the chaos of the public on-sale through Ticketmaster and AXS, and share our thoughts on the two newly announced festivals. 

Surprise! The band drops the release of Take Me Back: Live at the Gorge on all streaming platforms and PTJL is here to discuss it.  This unexpected release inspired us, and we also share our ultimate wish list of Dave Matthews Band shows that deserve the official live release treatment. 

Episode 117 kicks off the new year with plenty to talk about! We’re recapping the Dave & Tim shows in Mexico, discussing our excitement around the newly announced release of Take Me Back / Live from the Gorge 5LP, and breaking down the freshly dropped 2026 Summer Tour announcement. Plus, we share our own 2026 resolutions and what we’re manifesting for the year ahead. Welcome back! 

In episode 116, we take a journey back to 2001 and revisit Everyday, arguably the most divisive Dave Matthews Band album. From its pop-forward production to the songs that quietly grew into fan favorites, we unpack what worked, what didn’t, and why Everyday still sparks debate more than 24 years later. Is it misunderstood? Underrated? Or exactly what DMB needed at the time? We revisit the track listing, the era, and how these songs have evolved live, with a fresh listen and plenty of opinions, in true PTJL style.

What better way to wrap 2025 than with some unapologetically bold opinions? In Episode 115, we deliver our hottest takes on the year, count down our blind-ballot Top 5 Moments of 2025, and hold ourselves accountable—whether our year's resolutions thrived… or flopped spectacularly. Join us as we recap the year that was 2025.

It's time for another PTJL Q&A: Fall Edition!  You asked, we answered.  Join us as we take some listener questions which provoke robust discussions about our favorite band, DMB. 

With the band taking a break from touring this fall, Matt and Jeanette catch up on all the latest in the Dave Matthews Band world. From recent news and tour rumors to what’s been going on behind the scenes at PTJL, they dive into what’s keeping the DMB community buzzing during the off-season. 

Our Gorge series wraps up with a surprise Part 4, where we once again discuss the unforgettable weekend. But this time we sit down with Jake Renick Simpson, the incredible fiddle player from the Lukas Nelson Band, who guested with Dave Matthews Band throughout the entire Gorge Weekend. We ask Jake about his experience on stage, the energy of the Gorge crowd, and what it was like to help create some of the most memorable moments of the weekend.