Podcast Episodes

Perfect Song: Radiohead’s ‘Let Down’ with Cole Cuchna

We all know the vibe of Radiohead’s iconic 1997 album OK Computer: paranoia, anxiety, isolation. There are several bangers scattered throughout, like Karma Police and No Surprises. But which song fee…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Suede: Part 2 with Miranda Sawyer

In the last episode, we were Introducing the Band and exploring the question: did Suede kickstart Britpop? This episode, Yasi keeps making her case alongside longtime British music journalist Miranda…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Did Suede Start Britpop? Part 1 with Miranda Sawyer

This season, we’ve covered two of the biggest bands in Britpop, but did Oasis and Blur actually kickstart the genre? With the release of their first two singles in the early 90s, Suede may have lit t…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Perfect Song: 'A Girl Like You' by Edwyn Collins with Rob Harvilla

This episode, we’ve asked our podfather Rob Harvilla to pick his perfect 90s British Rock song: “A Girl Like You” by Edwyn Collins. Listen along as Yasi and Rob cover the birth of indie pop, Edwyn Co…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

MOVIE NIGHT: ‘24 Hour Party People’ and ‘Creation Stories’ with Sean Fennessey

Yasi is joined by Big Picture host Sean Fennessey to talk abou music biopics, specifically diving into two films that deal with key figures in the British music landscape, Tony Wilson of Factory Reco…

Published on 7 months ago

The La's with Ben Gibbard

Episode 130

Everyone knows the hit track “There She Goes,” a song that sounds like it has always existed and emerged into the world fully formed by the hand of God. Liverpudlian band The La’s made that perfect s…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Listener Mailbag with Matt Helders

Episode 129

We’re back and we’re answering your questions about the show, like how does Yasi choose which bands to cover? Which British bands ruled their respective eras? And when did Britpop officially die? Joi…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

The LIVE Soundtrack Draft with Rob Harvilla, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Episode 128

Hi, we have a lot to talk about. Yasi shares how she’s been, and appreciates everyone’s kind words and gifts.

Published on 8 months ago

A Message From Bandsplain

An update on Yasi and the show.

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Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bandsplain’s *Favourite* Albums of 2024

Episode 127

Normally, on this podcast, we tend to focus on music that was released decades in the past. In this episode, we’re going to do a rare thing and focus on music of the present day. Listen along as Yasi…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago