Joe Talbot of IDLES joins us this week to discuss approaching things with love in a loveless time, sparring on an empty stomach, and the soothing properties of office jazz, as well as tapping in with bell hooks and the sensory memory of first hearing “Heard It Through the Grapevine” as a child. Be sure to check out IDLES’ new album ‘Tangk’—out everywhere Friday.

Audio Producer: Olivia Crerie
Guest: Joe Talbot
Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon
Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
Theme Song: Hether Fortune
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24 Question Party People: Joe Talbot of IDLES

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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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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The Breeders with Caryn Ganz

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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24 Question Party People: Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams

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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Alice in Chains 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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Remembering Steve Albini, Plus Our Favorite Albini Albums With Rob Harvilla

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: Joe Talbot of IDLES

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