Best Mike McCready Podcasts (2024)

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On the Record w/ Matt Vaughan 1:02:08

3d ago1:02:08

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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 Matt…

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Stargazing w/ Richard Stuverud 1:13:43

10d ago1:13:43

1:13:43

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…

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Radio & Pearl Jam w/ Kyle Meredith 1:01:32

17d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

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 …

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Wolf Van Halen’s Tornado of Tapping on “Take a Bow” 1:00:07

22d ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Being born into rock royalty doesn’t make you a rock star—you’ve gotta earn it with your own chops. And whether it’s the classical pedigree of his first name or the hard-rock infamy of his surname, Wolfgang Van Halen has a long lineage to live up to. As he displays on this episode of Shred With Shifty, he’s more than up to the task. Wolf joins Shif…

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LP2EP: No Code 57:40

24d ago57:40

57:40

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 Patron Watch Us on YouTube Follow Us on Instagram Fol…

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Joe Bonamassa: Bursts, Dumbles, and the Blues 1:36:46

29d ago1:36:46

1:36:46

If you can’t figure out how to play Joe Bonamassa’s solo from “Blues Deluxe,” don’t worry. It all changes when Shifty sits down with Bonamassa for this special episode of Shred With Shifty. No surprise that both of them reach for their Les Pauls, and Bonamassa even reveals why he switched from Strats to Gibsons in the early 2000s. Bonamassa is know…

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Dark Matter #1 Best Song! 1:38:16

1M ago1:38:16

1:38:16

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 Patron Watch Us on YouTube Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on F…

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Diving Deep w/ Zoser 1:12:12

1M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

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 get…

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...Two Tickets To Paradise 1:14:36

1M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

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…

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“KISS” Shiflett Takes on Fan Solos and Issues a Challenge 34:12

2M ago34:12

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It’s time for Chris Shiflett to rip another solo—solo episode, that is. During this first season of Shred With Shifty, our host has been keeping an eye on fan submissions of the lead parts explained in each episode, hand-picking sharp renditions to share. This time, he spotlights takes on the guitar theatrics from “Alive” by Pearl Jam, “Stay a Litt…

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Second Single Time Machine 1:14:37

2M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

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 Patron Watch Us on YouTube Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Join the PJ Pod community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ryan Lendt Teaches 'Dark Matter' 54:08

2M ago54:08

54:08

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 Patron Watch Us on YouTube Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Tw…

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Brent Mason’s Furious Fingerstyle Shred 1:21:01

2M ago1:21:01

1:21:01

Brent Mason has picked for the biggest and best names in country music: Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, and George Strait are just a few of the country stars on whose records you can hear Mason’s Fender-on-Fender fretwork. But his solo on “Southbound Train,” the closing track on Travis Tritt’s 2000 record Do…

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Dark Matter, Tour Instant Reaction 1:09:44

2M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

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 Patron Watch Us on YouTube Follo…

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In Frame w/ Charles Peterson 56:11

2M ago56:11

56:11

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 Patron Watch Us on YouTube Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us…

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The Waiting Drives Us Mad 1:18:19

2M ago1:18:19

1:18:19

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 con…

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Free-Wheelin’ Ace Frehley Fires Up His “Shock Me” Solo 1:06:48

3M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Shifty’s biggest guitar hero joins the podcast to run down his unique lead picking on the 1977 Love Gun hit. Ace Frehley is the reason Chris Shiflett picked up a guitar in the first place, so it’s only natural that Shifty invites his original tone teacher onto the pod to recap one his iconic solos. Frehley, saddled with a classic black-and-cream tr…

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Top 5 Bridges 1:12:01

3M ago1:12:01

1:12:01

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 Patron Watch Us on YouTube Follow Us on…

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Lead Single Time Machine 1:19:53

3M ago1:19:53

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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 Patron Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Facebook F…

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Mike Campbell’s Electric Spontaneity 52:42

3M ago52:42

52:42

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ lead guitarist shows Shifty how he bottled an electric reaction to “The Waiting” on the song’s simple, iconic solo. Mike Campbell knows how to write the perfect parts to a song, and records them with the perfect guitar, amp, and tone to match. That’s why Shifty has the Heartbreakers’ lead man on this episode to get …

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Songs That Could Live On Another Record 1:08:32

3M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

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 evoluti…

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Mark Arm Tells Us Where the Flavor Is 1:07:49

3M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

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 Patron Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Facebook Fol…

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John Osborne’s Tele-Style Spank on “Stay a Little Longer” 1:24:42

4M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

“I think it’s safe to say John Osborne is a fuckin’ beast!” That’s how Chris Shiflett kicks off this episode of Shred With Shifty, featuring bearded Brothers Osborne shredder-in-chief John Osborne. Osborne joins Shifty to dissect his blistering country-rock ripping on the band’s breakout single, “Stay A Little Longer.” Osborne tells Shifty about fa…

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The Best Closing Lyrics 1:02:37

4M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

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 Patron Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Join the PJ Pod community Hosted on…

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Write Your Own PJ Song: Backspacer 49:15

4M ago49:15

49:15

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 Patron Follow …

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Odds & Ends and Q&A Vol. 2 50:38

4M ago50:38

50:38

This time on Shred With Shifty, Chris Shiflett steps out on his own. Shiflett starts up with a video montage of fan-submitted solo takes on leads from Charlie Starr, Rivers Cuomo, Mike McCready, and others. Some are more faithful than others, and Shifty celebrates the originality. “Learn it kinda, and then put your own twist on it,” he encourages. …

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Collecting Memories w/ Danny Clinch 53:44

5M ago53:44

53:44

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 Patron…

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How James Joseph Found His Cold Gun 1:00:36

5M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

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 Patron Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on F…

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Dissecting Vitalogy w/ David Gebroe of Discograffiti 1:09:29

5M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

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 Patron Follow Us on Instagra…

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