State of Love & Trust: A Pearl Jam Podcast

Jason and Paul celebrate Pearl Jam's Riot Act after 23 years with two of their favorite segments: Write Your Own Song and What We're Grateful For. Riot Act divided opinion upon release but it was a difficult time in the United States and an aging fanbase may not have been ready for what the band were ready to put out into the world. But 23 years later the record has aged well.Please considering donating to our November 2025 fundraiser benefitting St. Jude Children's Hospital HERE

Jason and Paul welcome Metal Allegiance bassist and King Ultramega founder Mark Menghi back to the show to discuss their selections for tentpole Soundgarden songs -- the five songs that defined their legacy. Obviously narrowing it down to five was incredibly difficult. We also talk about the latest King Ultramega drop "The Day I Tried To Live" featuring Arch Enemy's Alissa White-Gluz on vocals and Soundgarden's Kim Thayil on guitar. It's a celebration as Soundgarden is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Please considering donating to our November 2025 fundraiser benefitting St. Jude Children's Hospital HEREYou can buy King Ultramega 2-song EP vinyl here:Purple Haze: https://shop.soundgardenworld.com/collections/media/products/king-ultramega-lp-purple-hazeMagenta (EU): https://shopeu.reigningphoenixmusic.com/VORVERKAUF/KING-ULTRAMEGA-King-Ultramega-Mini-LP::3359.html

Jason and Paul welcome graphic artist and illustrator Munk One to the show to discuss his career in art through merch and gig posters. Munk discusses those who helped him along the way, his resolute determination to succeed and even discusses the story behind a few Pearl Jam posters.Please considering donating to our November 2025 fundraiser benefitting St. Jude Children's Hospital HERE

Jason and Paul celebrate Pearl Jam's 35th anniversary with long-time superfan and music journalist Jessica Letkemann. Jessica has written for Spin, Billboard, and Spotify and authored arguably the definitive Pearl Jam origin story in her mini-book Music For Rhinos. We discuss her book, the band's beginnings and give out our tentpole moments across the band's illustrious career.Please considering donating to our October 2025 fundraiser benefitting The Arc HERE

Jason and Paul welcome music writer and author Selena Fragassi to the show to discuss her new book 'Pearl Jam Live! 35 Years of Legendary Music and Revolutionary Shows'. Selena follows the band's path from its genesis to today through the live concert experience lens. The book is littered with quotes, anecdotes and fan memories from pivotal shows across the band's illustrious career.Please considering donating to our October 2025 fundraiser benefitting The Arc HERE

Jason and Paul celebrate 12 years of Lightning Bolt by reviewing every track...retroactively, of course. How has the album changed for each of them after all these years? Which songs do they still dig...and which have lost their luster? Please considering donating to our October 2025 fundraiser benefitting The Arc HERE