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Bandsplain
Bandsplain is a show where host Yasi Salek invites experts to explain cult bands and iconic artists—and why people love them.
Episodes
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Nathan Willett of Cold War Kids
Nathan Willett of Cold War Kids is on the show to talk about the soundtrack of morning school drop-off, the complexities of personal faith as seen through the…
BandsplainIncubus with Chris Deville
From cutting their teeth playing backyard parties to testing their mettle on the road as the sensitive misfits on the Nu Metal circuit to becoming one of the…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Gavin Rossdale of Bush
As the frontman of the band Bush, Gavin Rossdale has written a ton of guitar-rock bangers and captured the hearts and minds of a generation of fans who, like…
BandsplainMazzy Star with Meaghan Garvey
Some bands would prefer that you do not perceive them, and Mazzy Star are one of those bands. How does a duo that rejects the concept of modernity so…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Jeff Rosenstock
Jeff Rosenstock has been making good, heartfelt music for most of his life. The singer, songwriter, and composer for children’s show 'Craig of the Creek' stops…
BandsplainRancid with Michael Bingham
From the ashes of Operation Ivy rose Rancid, a hard-working generational punk band from the fertile grounds of the East Bay. This week Michael Bingham from the…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem are dadded and in their mild era. Brian Fallon comes by the show to discuss this stage of life, describe what pork roll is to an…
Bandsplain100th Episode! Mailbag with Rob Harvilla feat. Producer Dylan
We celebrate our 100th episode with special guests - our beloved listeners. America’s favorite podcaster and Bandsplain father figure Rob Harvilla joins us for…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince of The Kills
This week on '24 Question Party People,' we have a first—two guests at the party. Together, Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince of The Kills reflect on their…
BandsplainThe Singles Soundtrack with Sean Fennessey
In addition to being a gorgeous rom com, the movie Singles also ended up preserving the Seattle music scene of the early 90’s in film amber. Cameron Crowe’s…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Dustin Payseur of Beach Fossils
On this week's '24 Question Party People', Yasi checks in with Beach Fossils' Dustin Payseur about ICP, a candy forward diet, touring with Post Malone all…
BandsplainThe Afghan Whigs with Chris Ryan
This week Chris Ryan joins us to discuss the first Sub Pop band East of the Mississippi, the Afghan Whigs. Afghan Whigs are a band that has always been exactly…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker comes on the program with the unexpected mission of expressing support and admiration for the Sex Pistols' seminal debut single, “Anarchy in the…
BandsplainThe Smiths: Part 2 with Naomi Fry
Welcome back to the Bandsplain episode that doesn’t see a good reason why it should smile. We join our heroes once again, to find them restless in Manchester…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, and Folk Implosion
Celebrated musician and fellow podcaster Lou Barlow joins the show this week to compare podcasting styles and scheduling preferences and to share best…
BandsplainThe Smiths: Part 1 with Naomi Fry
Manchester, so much to answer for. From 1982 to 1987, The Smiths produced more goddamn gorgeous beautiful songs than many other artists do in their entire…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Slug of Atmosphere
If you were given $5 to go away in 2007, that would be worth $7.40 in today’s economy. Fortunately, Yasi’s fee has gone up in the years in between, and she…
BandsplainThe 1989 Music Draft with Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Jon Caramanica
Chris Ryan, Rob Harvilla, and Jon Caramanica join Yasi in the Thunderdome to pick their favorite songs and moments from the year that started the 90’s: the…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Matt Helders of Arctic Monkeys
This week on '24 Question Party People' we are joined by Yasi's mate Matt Helders, founding member and legendary drummer of the Arctic Monkeys. Matthew joins…
BandsplainDeath Cab for Cutie with Michael Tedder
Death Cab for Cutie emerged from the Pacific Northwest in the late 90’s and came to embody the indie sound of the mid aughts, rising to fame alongside the…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie
On this week’s show, Ben Gibbard comes on to chat with Yasi about life, death, and the truth. Other big topics include: Daryl Hall—one of the greatest vocal…
BandsplainTelevision with Evan Laffer
Arguably the band to start the CBGBs scene paving the way for the Ramones, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Blondie and more, was a band called Television. One of…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Bethany Cosentino
Bethany Cosentino is a brilliant solo artist from Southern California, formerly of the band Best Coast. She is also the generous writer of the 'Bandsplain'…
BandsplainTalking Heads: Part 2 with Rob Harvilla
Yasi and Rob return this week to find a band in peril. Side projects are popping up left and right, tropical vacations are being taken, Tina Weymouth has…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Paul Banks of Interpol
The earnest, honest, and thoughtful Paul Banks of Interpol joins Yasi mid-tour from an undisclosed location (Dallas) to discuss the usual: astrology, the RZA…
BandsplainTalking Heads: Part 1 with Rob Harvilla
Babe, wake up, Bandsplain is back and Rob Harvilla joins us once more to usher in a new season. What’s that? Qu'est-ce que c’est? That’s right, it’s time to…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Blondshell
This week on '24 Question Party People,' we invite every listener over the age of 30 to experience ego death upon hearing the guest’s first purchased record…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Jenny Lewis
Hello and welcome back to '24 Question Party People,' the show that asks the hard questions. Again and again and again. This week, we welcome the legendary…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Geoff Rickly of Thursday
Geoff Rickly has taken his golden retriever spirit to places good dogs don’t go, and lived to tell the tale. In his new book, 'Someone Who Isn’t Me,' Rickly…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind
Stephan Jenkins joins us this week to be on the receiving end of some emergency journalism before discussing Vivaldi, why someone else being 6-foot-3 caught…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Ian Shelton of Militarie Gun
Our fearless host is back in the USA and filled with ennui, but worry not, we have another flawless episode for you this week. Ian Shelton of Militarie Gun…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Jason Isbell
Bonj, good people: Your dear host is still transmitting from abroad. Jason Isbell is a top-notch musician and songwriter and, like how Yasi was born with a…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Adam Duritz of Counting Crows
Welcome back to '24 Question Party People.' This week's episode is one day late because of the holiday, but we'll be back Tuesdays starting next week. In this…
Bandsplain24 Question Party People: Liz Phair
Welcome to 24 Question Party People, hosted by Yasi Salek. Each week, a guest will be asked the same set of 23 questions (with one wild card) to wildly…
BandsplainJane’s Addiction with Jessica Hopper
What can be said about the original 80’s Los Angeles freak band that hasn’t been said before? Gotta listen to find out, babe. Jessica Hopper joins us this week…
BandsplainJudgment Night Soundtrack with Sean Fennessey and Rob Harvilla
It wasn’t the future of rap, but it was the future of rock. In 1993, one of the strongest music years in popular memory, a quirky soundtrack was released that…
BandsplainThe Sundays with Hazel Cills
Two people fell in love at University and then they started writing good pop songs. Decades later they still can’t see what the big deal is, but they released…
BandsplainThe National with Jeremy Bolm
Are you a tote carrying member of the Sad Dad’s club? What does it look like if you tell a different guy to draw a man? You’re going to find out, babe. This…
BandsplainDave Matthews Band Redux: Part 2 with Grayson Haver Currin
Part 2 of the DMB resplaining picks up right where we left off. Dave and the guys are jammed up recording, and things get a little off the rails from there…
BandsplainDave Matthews Band Redux: Part 1 with Grayson Haver Currin
Sometimes when you really love something, you don’t let it go, you revisit it again and again. That’s why we’re resplaining the Dave Matthews Band, babe…
BandsplainListener Mailbag with Rob Harvilla
Rob Harvilla joins Yasi to go through listener questions. Should you resent your poser ex boyfriend? Will there ever be a cult band again? And what do you…
BandsplainThe White Stripes with Sean Fennessey
Six Albums, two members. The White Stripes were there and then they weren’t. Breaking through from Detroit’s garage scene and rock n’ roll tradition to…
BandsplainParamore with Ira Madison III
Paramore exploded into the popular consciousness in the mid aughts only a couple short years after forming, releasing their first records while the members…
BandsplainNo Doubt with Bethany Cosentino
Would you believe us if we told you there was a moment in 1995 when some people wondered out loud if Anaheim was the new Seattle? To find out how this…
BandsplainThe 2002 Music Draft with Chris Ryan and Rob Harvilla
Chris Ryan and Rob Harvilla return to Bandsplain Arena with our star player Yasi. On this episode we dive into the heart of indie sleaze: 2002. Interpol has…
BandsplainDepeche Mode: Part 2 with Patrik Sandberg
That’s right listeners, you’re back taking a ride with your best friend. Our Heroes Yasi and Patrik return to hack their way through the second half of Depeche…
BandsplainDepeche Mode: Part 1 with Patrik Sandberg
The story of how a few synth-curious teenagers became one of the most influential - and enduring - musical institutions of our time. In Part 1 of our wild two…
BandsplainJoy Division with Anthony Anzaldo
Joy Division made a huge impact in a very short amount of time. The iconic Manchester outfit that would tragically have to turn the page and become New Order…
BandsplainThe Cure: Part 2 with Hanif Abdurraqib
Hanif and Yasi continue on their voyage, picking up in the heart of the Cure’s discography. Did we leave you with your Head on the Door? Don’t Disintegrate…
BandsplainThe Cure: Part 1 with Hanif Abdurraqib
We're back babe and we're bringing you an epic two-parter on the Cure, with a Bandsplain favorite repeat guest, the renowned poet, critic, and author Hanif…
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BandsplainThe 1992 Music Draft
To wrap out the year and our first season at The Ringer, we thought it would be fun to do our own cute little draft. So here it is, The 1992 Music Draft, in…
BandsplainTeenage Fanclub with Ben Gibbard
Teenage Fanclub emerged from the fertile Scottish rock scene of the late 80s as a fully formed power pop band and went on to lead a long, prolific, and often…
BandsplainThe Clash Part 2 with Brian Fallon
Brian Fallon and Yasi wrap up their journey through the long legacy of The Clash, picking up in 1979 with the release of the iconic London Calling, straight on…
BandsplainThe Clash Part 1, with Brian Fallon
The Clash were the undeniable breakout stars of the explosive UK punk rock scene. The Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon joins us as we dig deep into the…
BandsplainListener Mailbag Part Three
Producer Dylan returns to join Yasi in another dive into the listener mailbag! Questions include guilty pleasures, if we ever hear from the bands we talk about…
BandsplainSunny Day Real Estate with Ian Cohen
Emerging from Seattle’s early 90s grunge landscape, Sunny Day Real Estate became legends of an emerging midwestern emo sound that began to redefine the…
BandsplainBig Star with Rob Sheffield
Rolling Stone writer and author Rob Sheffield joins us to dissect the long, storied history of the legendary Big Star, a band with a handful of records and an…
BandsplainThe Offspring with Daniel Kohn
The Offspring were one in a wave of southern California bands that ushered in a renewed interest in punk rock to the ears of the masses, becoming one of the…
BandsplainThird Eye Blind with Chris Black
Third Eye Blind may have doot-doot-dooted their way to late 90s radio ubiquity, but there’s so much more to the story. Chris Black returns for a…