This week on Bandsplain, we dive into the music of Pearl Jam. In the wake of the dissolution of Green River and then Mother Love Bone, a new band coalesces, and explodes after adding an enigmatic frontman in the form of a San Diego surfer named Eddie. From their first shows as Mookie Blaylock to confronting a level of fame they never imagined, the story of Pearl Jam is a whirlwind that has now spanned three decades. On our first installment we take you from the origins of the band through their epic classic “Vs.” Joining us to start this journey is former Ringer writer and current ESPN analyst Kevin Clark.

Follow Kevin Clark on twitter at @bykevinclark

Listen to songs we detail in the episode HERE

Host: Yasi Salek

Guest: Kevin Clark 

Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon

Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino

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Singer-songwriter Grace Cummings comes on the pod to talk about her gorgeous new album, 'Ramona', being a theater kid, loving Alice In Chains, her favorite member of Wu-Tang Clan, and more.

Host: Yasi Salek

Guest: Grace Cummings

Producer: Chris Sutton

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Hether Fortune

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Welcome back to another season of Bandsplain. This episode we're talking about Green River, Mother Love Bone, Temple of the Dog, and the greater Seattle music scene, all leading up to the explosion of "Grunge," and of course, more specifically, the formation of Pearl Jam. Joining us this episode is the legendary musician and author Patty Schemel.

Follow Patty Schemel on twitter at @pattyschemel

Listen to songs we detail in the episode HERE

Host: Yasi Salek

Guest: Patty Schemel 

Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon

Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino

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Mark Arm of Mudhoney comes by the show to discuss the sewage tunnel boring machine named after his band, the record store that changed his life, surfing at Kelly Slater’s ranch, being radicalized by KISS and Aerosmith, seeing Robert Goulet at the airport, hanging out backstage with David Matthews, and more!

Host: Yasi Salek

Guest: Mark Arm

Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon

Audio Producer: Chris Sutton

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Hether Fortune

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DIIV stop by the show to talk about their excellent new album, 'Frog in Boiling Water.' We also discuss the thoughtful use of AI, educational rap songs, fate, artisanal coffee, Hipster Runoff, and the ethics of egg bites. All that and more on another episode of '24 Question Party People.'

Host: Yasi Salek

Guest: DIIV

Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon

Audio Producer: Chris Sutton

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Hether Fortune

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On this week’s '24 Question Party People,' Maya Hawke comes by to chat about her upcoming album, 'Chaos Angel.' The discussion also includes the importance of song lyrics, thinking everyone is mad at us, Kris Kristofferson, our love of 'House,' and being drawn to excellence—and we contemplate free will. All that and more on '24 Question Party People.'

Host: Yasi Salek

Guest: Maya Hawke

Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon

Audio Producer: Chris Sutton

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Hether Fortune

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This week on '24 Question Party People,' Gaspard and Xavier of Justice drop by to discuss their new album, 'Hyperdrama'; what they’ve been up to for the past eight years; and why making music is self-indulgent and that’s OK. Plus, the joys of walking around without headphones and their take on the Jack Matthews Band. All that and more this week on '24 Question Party People.'

Host: Yasi Salek

Guests: Xavier de Rosnay and Gaspard Augé of Justice

Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Hether Fortune

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Blu DeTiger comes by the show to talk about her new album, 'All I Ever Want Is Everything'; looking up to Bernard Edwards of Chic; being a new 'Grey’s Anatomy' fan; going to Burning Man as a child; and which pop star truly puts on the greatest live show. All that and more this week on '24 Question Party People.'

Host: Yasi Salek

Guest: Blu DeTiger

Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Hether Fortune

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Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids drops by the show to talk about his book, 'Red Letter Days.' We also touch on important subjects like the animatronic bears that played "Crocodile Rock" at ShowBiz Pizza, how to properly cook a steak, choosing an Afghan Whigs song for your wedding processional, and the lost art of making a long-distance call on a pay phone. All that and more this week on '24 Question Party People.'Host: Yasi Salek

Guest: Matt Pryor

Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Hether Fortune

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Marisa Dabice of Mannequin Pussy joins us this week to talk about the band’s excellent new record, “I Got Heaven.” Topics vary from the glory days of MTV, pig jokes, "the work," fourth-wave feminism, and a demonstration of the omnipresent “Pop Punk Voice.” All that and more, this week on '24 Question Party People'.

Host: Yasi Salek

Guest: Marisa Dabice

Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon

Audio Producers: Chris Sutton, Aleya Zenieris

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Hether Fortune

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This week, we come to you live from Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles, California, for a very special episode of '24 Question Party People' with Ross Farrar and Anthony Anzaldo of Ceremony, on the eve of their front-to-back performance of Ceremony’s iconic album 'Rohnert Park.' Topics include Ross’s early Pearl Jam phase, Anthony’s last lie being seven months ago (which sounds like a lie), and a new take on the “never going to make it” question. All that and more this week on '24 Question Party People.'

Host: Yasi Salek

Guests: Ross Farrar and Anthony Anzaldo

Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Assistance: Julie Orlick

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Hether Fortune

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