YIELD - Better Band Podcast Season 5

Branden

Season Five Introduction- https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/season-five-introduction-96113

Hailed as a return to form, YIELD ended their 90’s albums on an up-note, but not without the casualty of another drummer gone.

Branden

Brain Of J (S5.Ep1) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/brain-of-j-s5ep1-96117

The final Pearl Jam album of the 90’s starts with a bang (pun intended?), and Randy Sobel (Live On 4 Legs - https://soundcloud.com/liveon4legs) joins us to break down the conspiracies of “Brain Of J,” pizza, and why everything is Stone’s fault…

Branden

Faithfull (S5.Ep2) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/faithfull-s5ep2-96278

Guest Aurelien Moreaux comes back on the podcast to get theological with us and talk Yield track “Faithfull,” furry things, and beer...

Branden

No Way (S5.Ep3) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/no-way-s5ep3-96473

When the world has got you down, and the odds seems impossible, do you stop trying to make a difference? No Way! We’ve got Ryan Bauer back to talk what we think is the most underrated song off YIELD, “No Way,” Spanish slang, and refrigerator Russian roulette... 

Branden

Pilate (S5.Ep4) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/pilate-s5ep4-96623

Join us for the Pearl Jam Book Club with Patrick Boegel and the song “Pilate”. Who could have guessed that Jeff Ament was such a Jimmy Buffet fan?…

References-
Rolling Stone - “Pearl Jam’s New Album ‘Yield’ Leaks On the Web”: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pearl-jams-new-album-yield-leaks-on-the-web-242460/
Donate Life: https://www.donatelife.net/

Branden

Given To Fly (S5.Ep5) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/given-to-fly-s5ep5-96787

Join Kevin Levine and I as we talk fan favorite track “Given To Fly,” children’s books, and the Unified Pearl Jam Theory…

YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLrdQLt_J8oEDaQeS2FZnuHLMw-JSnvbxO

Branden

Do The Evolution (S5.Ep6) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/do-the-evolution-s5ep6-96930

This episode, Carlos Casas ('In Too Deep' Pearl Jam Podcast - https://audioboom.com/channels/5006136)  joins us to dork out about song and video for “Do The Evolution,” going to church, and growing with the band…

Branden

[red dot] (S5.Ep7) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/red-dot-s5ep7-97084

Get ready for almost a half-hour(!) of analysis of this minute and change track with Kevin Lessard and I. That’s right, it’s time to talk about the instrumental with no name — only a color — Madonna, Mulan, and Nevada Day…

aurelgugus

Great content @Branden, funny and informative.

Glorified KC

I've really gotten to love [Red Dot] over the years.  I know it's on Side B of the record, but I've always considered it an interlude where MFC sounds like a natural Side opener.  I think the percussion on [Red Dot] is really cool.

Branden

MFC (S5.Ep8) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/mfc-s5ep8-97238 

Fresh off our chat on Live On 4 Legs (even though this was recorded months before that…?), John Farrar (LO4L Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/liveon4legs) returns to discuss the second part of a possible Car Trilogy, “MFC,” Futurama, and if we can handle Full Stone…

Branden

Happy When I’m Crying (S5.Ep9) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/happy-when-im-crying-s5ep9-97400

Before YIELD graced our turntables and CD players, this split fan club single with REM arrived in our mailboxes. Eddie Quintana (“Changes” on Apple Music: https://apple.co/384EAMQ) is our guest this episode to take an emotional journey with “Happy When I’m Crying,” potential album tracks, and cucumbers…

Branden

Glorified KC said:

I've really gotten to love [Red Dot] over the years.  I know it's on Side B of the record, but I've always considered it an interlude where MFC sounds like a natural Side opener.  I think the percussion on [Red Dot] is really cool.

I really feel like it works as the Side B opener much better than DTE, similar to Pry, To on VITALOGY. It's a real palate cleanser to set you up for MFC and the second half of the album that may not be as loud or intense as the first half, but still has some impact waiting in the wings for you...

Branden

Lowlight (S5.Ep10) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/low-light-s5ep10-97511 

Returning guest Dave Chojnacki was the first person to talk to me about a YIELD song back in MAY! Let’s turn the lights down for “Low Light” and find out if anything has changed in the world 6 months later…

Reference:
Find your local food bank at www.feedingamerica.org/

Branden

In Hiding (S5.Ep11) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/in-hiding-s5ep11-97697 

Today, Chris Thomas (https://uphereinmytreepjblog.blogspot.com/) comes aground to analyze key YIELD track “In Hiding,” more misheard lyrics, and Opera Man…
And remember: Send me proof you’ve donated to a food bank in your area, and you’ll get on my list for Exclusive Bonus Episodes! 

References:
Find your local food bank at https://www.feedingamerica.org/
Rolling Stone - “15 Insanely Great Pearl Jam Songs Only Hardcore Fans Know”: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/15-insanely-great-pearl-jam-songs-only-hardcore-fans-know-23458/

Branden

Untitled (S5.Ep12) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/untitled-s5ep12-97857 

While the “Untitled” improv has never had a studio recording, it has become an addition to their live catalogue. Joey Goodsir returns to talk about this track, comics, and There’s Something About Mary…

Branden

Push Me, Pull Me (S5.Ep13) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/push-me-pull-me-s5ep13-97986

To talk about this surprisingly rocking track, Johnny Firecloud from Antiquiet.com joins the show to talk Yield oddity “Push Me, Pull Me,” The Matrix, and The Who…

Branden

Leatherman (S5.Ep14) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/leatherman-s5ep14-98140

It’s time for a forgotten lost dog! John Farrar from Live On 4 Legs (https://soundcloud.com/liveon4legs) joins us this episode to gush about “Leatherman,” the Pearl Jam Rumor Pit, and never working a day in your life…

References-
“The Road Between Heaven & Hell”: https://youtu.be/z-SXFVLnV-4
“Who Is The Real Leatherman”: http://www.twofeetthick.com/2005/12/15/who-is-the-real-leatherman/
Pearl Jam Rumor Pit #33: https://web.archive.org/web/20001006130802/http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/PearlJam/rumorpit/pit33b.html
Leatherman 2?…: https://community.pearljam.com/discussion/277335/leatherman-ii

Sobelberg8

Did you not do Wishlist???

Branden

Fuckin Up (S5.Ep15) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/fckin-up-s5ep15-98293 

I don’t *think* I need an “Explicit” tag for this episode, so guest Bob Remington (https://www.steamieweenie.com/) and I will throw caution to the wind while we talk about the Neil Young cover “Fuckin Up,” Chris Farley, and clearing your browser history…

Branden

Wishlist (S5.Ep16) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/wishlist-s5ep16-98445

We’ve got “Wishlist” for you this holiday week! Hear me and my buddy Harry Geyer wax nostalgic, get into some POG talk, and go to a middle school dance…

Branden

All Those Yesterdays (S5.Ep17) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/all-those-yesterdays-s5ep17-98551 

It’s the penultimate YIELD track, and Bradley Piasecki returns to reminisce about “All Those Yesterdays,” the lovable lads from Liverpool, and the Immortal Bard... 

Branden

Hummus (S5.Ep18) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/hummus-s5ep18-98676 

Friend of the podcast, Kevin Lessard, drops by to break the record for the most times in an episode the title of the song is said, when we talk about “Hummus,” Spon Con, and the German’s love for Nutella…

Branden

Season Five Finale (S5.Ep19) - https://shoutengine.com/TheBetterBandPodcast/season-five-finale-s5ep19-98845 

That’s it for Yield, album number 5, in Pearl Jam’s catalog. Thank you to all my listeners, and to my past guests.