State of Love & Trust: A Pearl Jam Podcast

Jason and Paul welcome rocker Tim Montana to the show to discuss his heavy new album Savage as well as his serendipitous transition from the country scene in Nashville. Tim also discusses his how his upbringing without electricity and and his special bond with military veterans has helped shape him and his music. A great guy with some powerful music. Oh, and he's best friends with Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top. Please consider donating to our July 2024 fundraiser benefitting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Donate right HERE and if you donate the most money you'll receive a 2012 Prague Pearl Jam poster courtesy of this episode's guest, Ward Sutton. Become a Patron Watch Us on YouTube Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul revisit their latest series called LP2EP whereby they make hard choices and carefully distill each album into an EP. For the second installment their Patrons have chosen Riot Act. The guys also discuss the state of the band as it regards to their health after three concerts were cancelled and address the theory by a segment of the Pearl Jam fanbase that has suggested the shows were cancelled over ticket sales. Lastly Jason and Paul address the disheartening news that touring member Josh Klinghoffer accidentally struck and killed a pedestrian in Los Angeles and what music/touring ramifications that could have on Pearl Jam. Please consider donating to our July 2024 fundraiser benefitting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Donate right HERE and if you donate the most money you'll receive a 2012 Prague Pearl Jam poster courtesy of this episode's guest, Ward Sutton. 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 and Paul return to their Write Your Own PJ Song series -- this time utilizing the lyirics from 2020's Gigaton. The exercise, as always, is to scour the album for lyrics that when put together create a new song or prose that helps to define the what the album is about. Plus the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week return with River Cross. Please consider donating to our July 2024 fundraiser benefitting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Donate right HERE and if you donate the most money you'll receive a 2012 Prague Pearl Jam poster courtesy of this episode's guest, Ward Sutton. 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 and Paul welcome acclaimed graphic artist and cartoonist, Ward Sutton, to the program to talk about his success as a political cartoonist as well his alter ego for The Onion, Stan Kelly. Oh - and of course - Ward will illuminate the guys on the stories behind some of his most iconic gig posters for Mudhoney and Pearl Jam. Please consider donating to our July 2024 fundraiser benefitting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Donate right HERE and if you donate the most money you'll receive a 2012 Prague Pearl Jam poster courtesy of this episode's guest, Ward Sutton. Support Ward directly here: Posters & Prints Tshirts & apparel 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 and Paul welcome photographer and filmmaker, Chris Cuffaro, to the show to chat about his 50+ years in the business shooting musicians, athletes, models, actors, and more. The discussion weaves through Chris's career story after anecdote focusing on pictures of Soundgarden, Jane's Addiction, and Pearl Jam in the early 90s. Chris tells the guys how George Michael taught him to have fun and how he dealt with the roller coaster of emotions of directing the original "Jeremy" music video...to having it shelved. Please consider donating to our June 2024 fundraiser benefitting The Trevor Project. They assist the LGBTQ+ community. Donate right HERE. 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 and Paul welcome back to the show veteran engineer and mixer, Brett Eliason, to talk about the first leg of the Dark Matter Tour bootlegs. Brett also discusses advancements in mastering, studio plugins, and how to record at home properly and (relatively) cost efficiently. Please consider donating to our June 2024 fundraiser benefitting The Trevor Project. They assist the LGBTQ+ community. Donate right HERE. 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 and Paul welcome Instagram and TikTok star, Jacob Givens, to the show to discuss his sudden fame creating videos around his favorite music from the 90s, his struggle as an actor in Hollywood, and where it all began. Not to mention the genesis of his love for Smashing Pumpkins, nearly messing up his meeting with Billy Corgan, and accepting a beer from Eddie Vedder at the Dark Matter listening party. All that and much more. Please consider donating to our June 2024 fundraiser benefitting The Trevor Project. They assist the LGBTQ+ community. Donate right HERE. 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 singer/songwriter, Jonny Polonsky, to the show to discuss his new record, and first on Loosegroove Records, Supernatural Radio. They also chat about Jonny's now power trio with Mathias Wakrat and Rage Against the Machine's Tim Commerford, 7D7D. The conversation digs into Jonny's career that has had its ups and downs, what he gets out of making music, coping with adversity, and at the same time, showing up in the studio and on the road with some of rock's most respected acts. That and so much more. Please consider donating to our June 2024 fundraiser benefitting The Trevor Project. They assist the LGBTQ+ community. Donate right HERE. 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 and Paul reminisce and analyze the two Pearl Jam shows at The Forum in Los Angeles on the Dark Matter tour. Then they dip back into their Playlist series and choose the songs they'd add to a mix fit for the road (something many Pearl Jam fans are doing right now). All that and Lyric and Live Cut of the Week returns featuring Strangest Tribe. Please consider donating to our non-profit of the month: Mental Health America right HERE. 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 and Paul welcome Dave Krusen to the show to chat about drumming, moving back to Seattle, the differences between Candlebox and Pearl Jam, and, of course, all things Ten. The guys also go deep into Dave's feelings on watching Pearl Jam's ascension to legend status...then joining them at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame culminating with his return at the Fresno show in 2022 filling in for an ill Matt Cameron. All that and new music from his band Big Game Hunters. Please consider donating to our non-profit of the month: Mental Health America right HERE. 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 and Paul complete their series in which they go back in time and - given the chance - pick the third (and possibly last) single from each album. If you're interested in checking out the previous two episodes in this series scroll back to episodes 191 and 197. We are also kicking off our Fundraising Tour of 2024. First up in May is Mental Health Awareness. We have started a fundraiser to support Mental Health America and you can do your part right HERE. If you donate at least $5 we will give you kudos on the show, send you a podcast sticker and pin pack, and you'll get $5 off any podcast t-shirt purchase. Thank you for considering. 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 and Paul complete their review of Pearl Jam's Dark Matter with a spirited discussion of Side B of the record. Jason also takes time to address his opinion on Won't Tell at the outset. And the guys give their bold predictions for the Dark Matter tour. 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 and Paul review Side A of Pearl Jam's 12th studio album, Dark Matter. From the music to the lyrical themes, production and collaborative process with producer Andrew Watt the guys analyze, critique and ultimately score the record's first five songs...and not without some controversy. 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 and Paul welcome artist Alexandr Gnezdilov to the show to discuss his approach to art utilizing light and a his camera. All of this leads to how he created the artwork for Pearl Jam's 12th studio album Dark Matter. We also learn how the band found Alex in the first place. An illuminating episode to be sure! Check out Alexandr's work HERE. 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 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 Matter. To learn more about Matt's passion for vinyl and its fair place in the industry read his op-ed and Westside Seattle HERE. 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 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 so much more. 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 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 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 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 Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Join the PJ Pod community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Join the PJ Pod community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 getting a free Fender Strat from Stone...and so much more. 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.