Bandsplain The Ringer
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Bandsplain is a show where host Yasi Salek invites experts to explain cult bands and iconic artists - and why people love them - using a curated playlist to help you understand the hype.
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The Breeders with Caryn Ganz
Kim Deal initially formed The Breeders with her sister Kelley as a side project while she was in the Pixies so that she could record her own songs, but it definitely turned into something way bigger, more iconic, and more influential than that. Through shifting line ups and several starts and stops, the band managed to make some of the best rock albums of the 90’s and beyond, setting the bar for coolness and influencing artists from Nirvana to Olivia Rodrigo along the way. Author and New York Times pop music editor Caryn Ganz joins us to talk about their history, their impact, and of course, their incredible music.
Follow Caryn Ganz on Twitter @mehpatrol
Listen to songs we detail in the episode HERE
Host: Yasi Salek
Guest: Caryn Ganz
Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon
Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges
Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino
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24 Question Party People: Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams
Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams comes by the pod to talk about their beautiful new album, 'The Moon Is in the Wrong Place'; bad smoothies; dealing with grief through making art; Primus fandom; FMK the Beatles; being saved by Drew Carey; her future career as a product jingle writer; and more.
Host: Yasi Salek
Guest: Shannon Shaw
Producer: Chris Sutton
Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
Theme Song: Hether Fortune
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Alice in Chains with Rob Harvilla
Alice in Chains emerged from the Seattle scene an entity unto themselves. Formed from remnants of local hair metal bands, they naturally evolved into the groove heavy band with a distinct vocal style we know today. Rob Harvilla joins us to parse the legacy of perhaps the most populist band of the Grunge era.
Follow Rob Harvilla on Twitter @harvilla
Listen to songs we detail in the episode HERE
Host: Yasi Salek
Guest: Rob Harvilla
Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon
Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges
Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino
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Remembering Steve Albini, Plus Our Favorite Albini Albums With Rob Harvilla
Rob Harvilla joins Yasi to talk about Steve Albini's legacy, in music and also outside of it.
Host: Yasi Salek
Guest: Rob Harvilla
Producer: Chris Sutton
Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino
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The Pearl Jam Draft with Jill Hopkins, Brian Fallon, and Steven Hyden
Jill Hopkins, Brian Fallon, and Steven Hyden step into the arena with Yasi to draft their favorite Pearl Jam songs and moments. The gang cover their favorite live song, favorite radio hit, and more. Will anyone try to win the draft? Or will everyone choose their picks from the heart? Tune in to find out, and decide who won for yourself.
You can follow Jill on Twitter @jillhopkins
You can follow Brian on Twitter @thebrianfallon
You can follow Steven on Twitter @steven_hyden
Listen to songs we detail in the episode HERE
Host: Yasi Salek
Guests: Jill Hopkins, Brian Fallon, Steven Hyden
Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon
Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges
Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino
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24 Question Party People: Kacy Hill
Kacy Hill comes on the pod to talk about her fantastic new album, 'Bug'; Taurus shit; why being annoying is a woman’s right and duty; going down a nostalgia hole with the Shins; her TikTok algo; why we love Poquito Más; shaking Jay-Z’s hand for way too long; and more.
Host: Yasi Salek
Guest: Kacy Hill
Producer: Chris Sutton
Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
Theme Song: Hether Fortune
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Customer Reviews
Ace.
Sad to say that it took me so long to discover Yasi. It annoys me that I was looking for female led content but that the truth. And she’s killer for it and now I don’t feel so guilty for loving music that much.
You are the best. This Radiohead deep dive has been utter joy. Luxuriating in pyramids and time scores is just blissful! Thanks you. You make me laugh out loud!
5 for fcuking 5 Babe
It is a little hard to put into words how I feel about this pod. Partly cuz I sux w them but …. Hours of pure joy is what I get from listening to Yasi and her pals lay out the history of any band. Putting things in context ….. ah whatever you are ducking killing it Yasi!!!!! Also I feel like the world has been waiting for this exact thing . Makes all other music pods seem dated and weird