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Episode 7
The Replacements are one of rock n’ roll’s greatest cult bands. Also: one of Yasi’s all-time favorites, which is why this gets the two part treatment (them’s the rules). Grammy award-winning journali…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
Kool Keith with Meredith Graves
Episode 6
Writer, musician, practicing witch, and Kool Keith megafan Meredith Graves brings us an absolute galaxy-brain analysis of the intergalactic rap legend.
Follow Meredith Graves on Twitter at @gravesmere…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
The Goo Goo Dolls with Chris Black
Episode 5
In Bandsplain’s very first crossover episode, we welcome self-proclaimed cultural polymath Chris Black of the elite bro-cast How Long Gone to explain 90s icons Goo Goo Dolls.
Follow Chris Black on Tw…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
Phish with Rob Mitchum
Episode 4
Writer Rob Mitchum takes Yasi deep into the world of one of the most dedicated, enduring, and (some may say) mysterious fandoms of all time: Phish Heads.
Follow Rob Mitchum on Twitter at @robmitchum …
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
My Chemical Romance with Hanif Abdurraqib
Episode 3
Poet, critic, and author Hanif Abdurraqib joins us this week for a thoughtful examination of the enduring fandom of emo-era breakouts My Chemical Romance.
Follow Hanif on Twitter at @NifMuhammad. Hi…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
MF Doom with Open Mike Eagle
Episode 2
In tribute to the late MF DOOM, Yasi is joined by rapper, comedian, and podcaster Open Mike Eagle to explore the fantastical world of perhaps the most influential underground rapper of all time.
You c…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Steely Dan with Alex Pappademas
Episode 1
Yasi invites music journalist Alex Pappademas on the show to explain the sound, impact, and fandom of the world’s ultimate dad band: Steely Dan.
Alex’s book on Steely Dan, Quantum Criminals: Ramblers,…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago