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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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, S…

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 Patron Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twi…

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. A…

Jason and Paul welcome former Pearl Jam drummer, Dave Abbruzzese, to the show to discuss the album Vs. 30 years later. Dave recalls rehearsals, recording, and the live shows around the iconic record. There are hilarious anecdotes and difficult memories -- what Vs. meant then...and what it means now to its drummer of record. Become a Patron Follow U…