LOST DOGS - Better Band Podcast Season 8

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Season Eight Introduction: Lost Dogs - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/343995/
Pearl Jam’s B-Side and Rarity compilation collection, contains some of their best songs that leave most of us scratching our heads why they were left off proper albums.

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Donate to your local food bank at https://www.feedingamerica.org/

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Sad (S8.Ep1) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/343998/
Most songs are open to interpretation, but Randy Sobel (Live On 4 Legs Podcast: https://liveon4legs.com/) wants you to know that sometimes you can be wrong. Join us for a conversation about the BINAURAL cast-off, “Sad,” the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and some stealth marketing for the new Ghostbusters movie…References:
Live on 4 Legs Episode 9 - Reading, PA 10/01/2004: https://liveon4legs.com/podcast/ep-9-reading-pa-10-1-2004/
Lo4L Episode 44 - Reading Festival 8/27/2006: https://liveon4legs.com/podcast/ep-44-reading-festival-8-27-2006/
How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube: https://youtu.be/R-R0KrXvWbc

Branden

Let Me Sleep (S8.Ep2) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/343997/
It’s the holidays, so why not celebrate, Pearl Jam style! For the month, we have a holiday miniseries exploring Pearl Jam’s Christmas songs. Up first, Bradley Piasecki joins us for the very first such song from their first Fan Club Single. It’s (almost) Christmas time, with “Let Me Sleep”…References:
Donate to your local food bank at https://www.feedingamerica.org/
“Let Me Sleep” (from Pearl Jam Twenty): https://www.facebook.com/PearlJam/videos/2225119334367019

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Don’t Believe In Christmas (S8.Ep3) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/343996/
It’s time to celebrate the holidays, Pearl Jam style! For the month, we have a holiday miniseries exploring Pearl Jam’s Christmas songs. This week, Thomas Gregory joins the discussion about their cover of “Don’t Believe In Christmas”…References:
Donate to your local food bank at https://www.feedingamerica.org/
Original “Even Flow” footage: https://youtu.be/VlPiH9EYgYU
“Don’t Believe In Christmas” at the Showbox: https://youtu.be/jrPuSV3681c
Drummer’s Resource - #579 Matt Cameron “Stepping Into The Arena”: https://www.drummersresource.com/matt-cameron-interview/
Pearl Jam Yule Log: https://youtu.be/gwsWG8wxj7s

Branden

Someday At Christmas (S8.Ep4) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/348414/
For the month, we’ve had a holiday miniseries exploring Pearl Jam’s Christmas songs, and today, it comes to a close. Molly comes back to talk about the Motown classic, “Someday At Christmas,” authenticity, and what Christmas means to her.References:“Someday At Christmas,” Stevie Wonder lyrics @ Genius: https://genius.com/Stevie-wonder-someday-at-christmas-lyrics Donate to your local food bank at https://www.feedingamerica.org

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Drifting (S8.Ep5) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/351012/
The most tangential of holiday songs is not a part of the holiday miniseries, unless we’re going by the Eastern Orthodox calendar. Join Kevin Lessard and I, for a journey with this Lost Dog, “Drifting”…

Reference:Donate to your local food bank at https://www.feedingamerica.org/

Branden

Hitchhiker (S8.Ep6) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/353216/

For some reason, I didn’t record myself right, so I am sorry for the quality. If you can get through it, though, I have Bryan Cohen on for the first time to talk LOST DOGS track, “Hitchhiker,” Radiohead, and time zones…

Reference:
Binaural’s Original Track Listing - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binaural_(album)#Original_track_listing

Branden

Footsteps (S8.Ep7) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/363788/
CW: Addiction, Self-Harm Deb McMurtrey returns to talk about one of the earliest Pearl Jam songs — the finale of the Momma-Son Trilogy. Listen in on our discussion of “Footsteps,” poetry, and The Harmonica. Reference:YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrdQLt_J8oEAleCHOvj1LGYpaeeTdp3LR

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Deadman (S8.Ep8) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/376782/
A NO CODE era B-Side that The Boss put the kibosh on. Ryan Blackwell returns to eulogize this LOST DOG “Dead Man,” opening bands, and false stops.

Branden

Leavin Here (S8.Ep9) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/391188/
*CW: Sexual Violence* This episode has it all: The High Numbers, Motorhead, bass solos, and Spike Lee! We’ve got Sean Rashkis returning to run through “Leavin Here”… YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrdQLt_J8oEDBxaIK8OYYpxDZ7pRcJ6Tz

Branden

Strangest Tribe (S8.Ep10) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/404654/
Another Fan Club Single that made its way onto LOST DOGS. Joey Goodsir returns to offer his analysis of fan favorite track “Strangest Tribe,” and give us his album rankings! Reference:The Touring Fan Podcast - https://thetouringfanlive.com/

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Other Side (S8.Ep11) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/419135/

It’s time to get cerebral with the hosts of The State Of Love And Trust Podcast (https://shows.acast.com/state-of-love-and-trust)! Jason & Paul return to take a look at the Lost Dog “Other Side,” grammar, and general RIOT ACT musings.

References:

State of Love and Trust #61: Retracking The Album Riot Act - https://shows.acast.com/state-of-love-and-trust/episodes/retracking-the-album-riot-act

Kerrang!: “Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament on life, loss and his most personal solo album yet” - https://www.kerrang.com/pearl-jams-jeff-ament-on-life-loss-and-his-most-personal-solo-album-yet

Ryan Lendt: How To Play “Other Side” By Pearl Jam - https://youtu.be/aLP5ncEey4k

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Dirty Frank (S8.Ep12) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/434618/
*CW: Murder, CannibalismPlease welcome back podcast greats Lily & Hannah from Society Owes Me A Gen X Podcast (https://anchor.fm/societyowesmeagenxpodcast)! In order to make them feel at home, we make so many connections to 2000 AD comics, Courtney Love, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Isaac Hayes, Dodge ‘ems, Hannibal Lecter, and so much more!References:Red Hot Chili Peppers “Funky Monks” Documentary - https://youtu.be/z0tTJ4SakE

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Wash (S8.Ep14) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/473241/
*CW: Drug Abuse/AddictionPearl Jam begins their 2022 tour This Week, and today’s guest, Anita, will be there! We talk about joining the Ten Club, film, and the LOST DOG track “Wash”
Anita can be found on Instagram @anita_grunge_zineAnita’s Etsy Store - https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrungeGiftStoreAnita's My Wave YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/GrungemagaZINE/Ten Tribute video - https://youtu.be/UFoAvoE2asM

Branden

I Believe In Miracles (S8.Ep13) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/480187/

It’s time to talk about Pearl Jam’s version of the Ramones song “I Believe In Miracles” with life-long friend John, and I also tell my famous Ninja Turtle Story…

Branden

I Just Want To Have Something To Do (S8.Ep16) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/489407/

“I Just Want To Have Something To Do” (a Ramones cover, written by The Ramones) was originally released on the 2001 Fan Club single. The hosts from the Ramones A Day Podcast lend their expertise to this solo Jeff offering.

Molly Ann Hale can be found at: https://mollyannhale.com/ & https://vurbl.com/station/molly-ann-hale/
Philip Mottaz can be found at: https://phillipmottaz.com & https://apple.co/3lexYAU

Branden

Gremmie Out Of Control (S8.Ep15) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/495478/

The mystery of “Gremmie Out Of Control” and the Silly Surfers gets broken WIDE OPEN on this episode with my guest Harry. You NEED to listen for this piece of trivia!

Branden

Whale Song (S8.Ep17) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/503358/

John from Live On 4 Legs returns for this LOST DOG, “Whale Song,” and also to engage in some Jack Irons AND literary appreciation…

Branden

Black, Red, Yellow (S8.Ep18) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/513217/

Pearl Jam has been inspired by basketball from the very beginning, so with the 2022 NBA Finals going on right now, why not join guest Chris Thomas & I in a little 1-on-1 with the song “Black, Red, Yellow”…

Branden

Sweet Lew (S8.Ep19) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/517806/

The 2022 NBA Finals continue, along with our coverage of Pearl Jam’s songs about basketball players, the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar inspired “Sweet Lew”…

References-
LA Times: “Did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lose Millions On Special Hotels For Tall People?” -
https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/did-kareem-abdul-jabbar-lose-millions-on-special-hotels-for-tall-people.html
ESPN: “Bass Baller” - https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/8910162/pearl-jam-jeff-ament-jams-hoops-bieber-espn-magazine

Branden

Intermission 4 - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/531970/ 

No song this week. Instead, I must admit to all of you, that I am not cool. And because of that, I will clue you in on what is and isn’t cool…

Support the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/  
You can find places to donate blood at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/
You can find your own local food band at: https://www.feedingamerica.org/

Branden

Alone (S8.Ep20) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/547983/

*CW: Suicide, Depression  Guest: Debbie Hoeppner [Recorded via Skype, so the sound quality is a little lacking. Sorry-bcp] Alone (written by Stone Gossard and Eddie Vedder) was recorded for TEN (which is the version on LOST DOGS) and also for VS. Debbie and I talk about the song, snake orgies, and reaching out to people… References- Suicide Prevention Resource Center: https://www.sprc.org/  “Alone” - The Porch Podcast #65: https://youtu.be/raxTzvYvw9M 

Branden

Reach Down (S8.Ep21) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/556601/

Guest: Bob Remington “Reach Down” (a Temple Of The Dog cover, written by Chris Cornell) was performed live October 28, 2003 and released on the 2003 Fan Club Single. It’s Chris Cornell’s Birthday week (and Stone’s) so why not talk about this Temple Of The Dog song with friend of the podcast, Bob Remington.

Branden

U (S8.Ep22) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/562460/ Guest: Chris Davis “U” (written by Eddie Vedder) was originally released as a B Side on the Wishlist single in 1998 before an alternate mix was included on LOST DOGS. First time guest Chris Davis hops on the pod to discuss this YIELD outtake and a bunch more Pearl Jam blather.

Branden

Hard To Imagine (S8.Ep23) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/575765/

*CW: Self Harm

Guest: John Farrar (the Live On 4 Legs Podcast: https://liveon4legs.com/)

“Hard To Imagine” (written by Stone Gossard and Eddie Vedder) was originally recorded for both VS and VITALOGY, and released on the Chicago Cab Soundtrack, before being included on LOST DOGS. Friend Of The Show, John Farrar, returns to reuse his research on this seminal deep cut…

References:
Crisis Text Line - text “HOME” to 741741 or Call 988
Live On 4 Legs Evolution Episode, “Hard To Imagine” - https://liveon4legs.com/podcast/evolution-series-ep-14-hard-to-imagine/
Pearl Jam Recording Sessions - https://www.pearljamonline.it/pearl-jam-recording-sessions/

Branden

Hold On (S8.Ep24) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/583652/
Guest: Roche (WWDC 101.1 FM, the Jamily Matters Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-jamily-matters-54219707/) “Hold On” (written by Stone Gossard and Eddie Vedder) was originally recorded during the VS (and TEN?) sessions. This episode was recorded almost a year ago! But like a fine wine, Roche, and this song, have only gotten better with age… References: Doo Doo Time Spectacular - https://dc101.iheart.com/featured/roche/content/2018-02-28-happy-12th-birthday-doo-doo-time-spectacular/ The Untold Truth of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - https://www.grunge.com/488063/the-untold-truth-of-the-four-horsemen-of-the-apocalypse/

Branden

Don’t Gimme No Lip (S8.Ep25) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/591732/
Guest: Frank Garcia-Hejl (The Smashing Pumpkast: https://anchor.fm/the-smashing-pumpkast) “Don’t Gimme No Lip” (written by Stone Gossard) was originally recorded during the NO CODE sessions. If you thought that Frank Garcia-Hejl was only a Pumpkins fan, then you haven’t listened hard enough to his podcast! This episode, he joins us for a fun conversation about “Don’t Gimme No Lip,” the creative process, band t-shirts, and Dr. Seuss… References: “Tickets” Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - https://youtu.be/-_Y7uqqEFnY

Branden

Fatal (S8.Ep26) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/599528/
Guest: Randy Sobel (Live On 4 Legs Podcast: https://liveon4legs.com/) “Fatal” (written by Stone Gossard) was originally recorded during the BINAURAL sessions. Randy returns for the opening track on the 2nd disc to have a philosophical dialogue about “Fatal”, The Dress, and some more “Sweet Lew” slander… References: BINAURAL demos - http://www.gremmie.net/demos/binaural-demos Pearl Jam, “Rarities Unreleased Cuts (Anything In Between)” - https://www.discogs.com/release/8184268-Pearl-Jam-Rarities-Unreleased-Cuts You Are Not So Smart, #176 “Socks And Crocs Part Two” - https://youarenotsosmart.com/2020/03/25/yanss-175-how-socks-and-crocs-reveal-the-science-behind-why-we-can-share-an-opinion-about-something-that-doesnt-feel-like-an-opinion/ “I AM MINE: Pearl Jam Fan Portraits” Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tanyakang/i-am-mine-pearl-jam-fan-portraits

Branden

Bee Girl (S8.Ep27) - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/614448/ Guest: Clare O’Leary “Bee Girl” (written by Jeff Ament and Eddie Vedder) was originally recorded live during an appearance on Rockline in 1993. I spoke with Clare in February (WAY before the Dobbs decision took away the United States’ federal recognition of women’s bodily autonomy) about “Bee Girl,” had a segment of I Love Film, and explored the ever present specter of mortality… References: 1993 Rockline audio - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrdQLt_J8oEDgaKJF0Fj1SPeuUCiLbERb 1993 Rockline transcript - http://www.fivehorizons.com/archive/articles/rockline.shtml “Yesterday” on AppleTV - https://apple.co/3wYk3W5 LiveFootsteps - https://livefootsteps.org/ National Network of Abortion Funds - https://abortionfunds.org/

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Author Steven Hyden - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/622775/

Steven Hyden (author of This Isn’t Happening, and host of the Indiecast podcast) joins the conversation this week to talk about his book Long Road: Pearl Jam and the Soundtrack of a Generation, authenticity, and Poochie the Rockin Dog…

Get a Signed copy of Long Road: https://premierecollectibles.com/longroad
Get Long Road from the publisher: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/steven-hyden/long-road/9780306826429/
Get Long Road from your local independent bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780306826429
Indiecast: https://art19.com/shows/indiecast

Branden

Photographer Tanya Kang - https://rss.com/podcasts/betterbandpod/631532/

Tanya Kang (https://www.pearljamfanportraits.com/) has been photographing fans of Pearl Jam for 10 years, and is now putting together a book of those pictures along with some of their stories. We talk about her book, I Am Mine: Pearl Jam Fan Portraits, and more!