State of Love & Trust: A Pearl Jam Podcast

Jason and Paul return to their Retro Reviews series for a monster of an album -- celebrating its 35th birthday it's the iconic Metallica aka the black album. Metallica sold over 20 million records in the U.S. alone with five incredibly successful singles and a Grammy for "Enter Sandman". The guys discuss and analyze this iconic record...and no, it's not all sunshine and happy faces.

Jason and Paul welcome Identity Crisis lead singer Reece Gonzales to the show other discuss his young band's new EP, keeping the spirit of grunge and alt-rock alive in 2026, songwriting, and much, much more. Reece talks about the challenges of trying to make it in an AI and social media driven world and who influenced his love for our favorite bands. Identity Crisis' new EP Starve is out now -- streaming everywhere and available on vinyl on their website.

Jason and Paul return to their series profiling the most significant recording studios in music history by chatting with David Catching, owner of Rancho de la Luna studio in Joshua Tree, California. This desert oasis has produced countless records, collaborations, stories and friendships over its 30 year history. David has a million stories and shares some of them with us detailing why Rancho is a legend of the desert.

Jason and Paul return to their Retro Review series to analyze and rank all 11 songs on Nirvana's debut Bleach. The 37-minute LP was recorded at Reciprocal Studio in Seattle, WA in 1989 for a mere $600 and was the beginning of Nirvana's legendary, if short, career. It's also the only album to not feature Dave Grohl on drums.

Jason and Paul welcome filmmaker Danilo dos Reis to the show to discuss long-awaited documentary Montana Grind. The film explores how building skateparks across Montana has affected the youth of rural and native communities. The skateparks are personally motivated by Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament and his Montana Pool Service non-profit, along with the Montana Skatepark Association and countless others. dos Reis followed a number of kids as they grew into young adults highlighting how the simple concept of having a place to skateboard keeps kids out of trouble, enhances their self esteem, and builds community. You can stream Montana Grind for rent at Pearl Jam's website at the link below.Watch Montana Grind

Jason and Paul return their Soundtracking series where they discuss the albums of the year that affected them the most. They might the most critically acclaimed. They might be underground cult hits. They might something off the beaten path. Whatever they are, they are the soundtrack of that year for the guys. What are yours?