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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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