Umphrey's McGee bassist Ryan Stasik joins the pod. Seen above at Bonnaroo in 2014.  (Getty Images)

Go ahead and do the research: You'll discover few, if any, rock acts out there today are as multifaceted, talented, nimble and forward-leaning as Umphrey's McGee. The band has an EXTREMELY dedicated hardcore fan base. Band bassist Ryan Stasik joins the pod to discuss all things Umph, including his hate for the band's name, and how it came to be. Stasik details how the band practices, how it trusts each other on stage and how no one is allowed to say "no," and goes into a lot of details about Umph that even the diehards might not be aware of.

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