Say Yes: An Elliott Smith Podcast

Louisville Public Media

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Elliott Smith released his landmark album Either/Or 20 years ago. To celebrate, The Guestlist, Louisville Public Media, and Kill Rock Stars have created Say Yes: An Elliott Smith Podcast. The miniseries will feature stories from folks who knew Elliott, memories from artists he influenced, and conversations about Either/Or — which might just be his most important release.+

01/20/2017

Welcome to Say Yes: An Elliott Smith Podcast

The Guestlist and Kill Rock Stars have partnered up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Elliott Smith's "Either/Or" with Say Yes: An Elliot Smith Podcast. We'll explore the story of Elliott Smith, the songs of "Either/Or," and the memories associated with it all.

2 min
02/03/2017

1: Kevin Devine, Sadie Dupuis, Jessica Lea Mayfield

The Guestlist and Kill Rock Stars have partnered up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Elliott Smith's "Either/Or" with Say Yes: An Elliot Smith Podcast. We'll explore the story of Elliott Smith, the songs of "Either/Or," and the memories associated with it all.

22 min
02/10/2017

2: Gus Van Sant, Lance Bangs, Coco Hames, and More

Elliott Smith was catapulted to a much larger stage when his music was featured prominently in "Good Will Hunting." Gus Van Sant, EJ Friedman, Lance Bangs, and Mary Lou Lord tell the story of how it got in there. Then, Ettes frontwoman Coco Hames talks about how it felt when she moved to LA the same week Elliott passed away.

21 min
02/17/2017

3: Albert Hammond Jr., Jesca Hoop, and More

Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes, Jesca Hoop, Adam Turla of Murder by Death, and more discuss the many facets of Elliott Smith's songwriting prowess — while exploring the potentially negative side effects of being a songwriter and musician.

25 min
02/24/2017

4: Jack Black, Open Mike Eagle, and More

Jack Black talks about meeting Elliott Smith and embarrassing himself at a tribute concert in front of Elliott's family. Amy Roberts connects the dots between Frank Ocean and Elliott Smith. Open Mike Eagle brings some fresh ears to "Either/Or." Margaret Glaspy decides to call her brother for a very special reason.

32 min
03/03/2017

5: Benjamin Gibbard, Matthew Caws, and More

Benjamin Gibbard talks about how Elliott Smith influenced Death Cab for Cutie in its early days. Matthew Caws explains why Nada Surf should've opened for Elliott instead of the other way around. We explore Elliott's transition from "Steve Smith" to "Elliott Smith," which took place during his time at Hampshire College.

27 min
03/10/2017

6: Elliott Smith, Portia Sabin, and Jayson Greene

We're closing out Say Yes by hearing from a few folks who've been instrumental in how Elliott Smith's life and work have been presented — including Elliott Smith himself.

26 min

7 Episodes

Sean Cannon

Host

4.9

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86 Ratings

Pitseleh

03/15/2017

V$&wg2

Love Elliott, loved this respectful tribute to his artistry.
LOVE

03/04/2017

Angeles & Demonus

Love Elliott.
Favorite podcast, easily

03/04/2017

todougherty

When I first heard about this podcast, I was excited to see what it would be like, and it's lived up to my expectations and then some. Only gripe is that I wish the episodes are longer, because that's how much I enjoy them. Must listen for Elliott Smith fans, and music fans, too, really.
Perfect

02/25/2017

maybirdx0x0

What a great podcast. I also love how they use the instrumental for Go By in the episodes. What a beautiful song.

Elliott Smith released his landmark album Either/Or 20 years ago. To celebrate, The Guestlist, Louisville Public Media, and Kill Rock Stars have created Say Yes: An Elliott Smith Podcast. The miniseries will feature stories from folks who knew Elliott, memories from artists he influenced, and conversations about Either/Or — which might just be his most important release.+