State of Love & Trust: A Pearl Jam Podcast

Jason and Paul are feeling the holiday season and decided to resurrect Pearl Jam's old holiday fan club singles as fodder for another playlist. The band put out 27 vinyl singles with multiple tracks. So what EP-length playlist would you make...and what would the theme be? Please considering donating to our December 2025 fundraiser benefitting EB Research HERE

Jason and Paul welcome filmmaker Amy Berg to the show to discuss her latest project, a documentary chronicalling the heartbreaking yet beautiful career and life of singer/songwriter Jeff Buckley -- It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley. Amy relates her treatment of Jeff's story to her own as a single mother and a little bit about her next project...a documentary on Chris Cornell.Please considering donating to our December 2025 fundraiser benefitting EB Research HERE

Jason and Paul celebrate Vitalogy by giving it the Superlatives treatment and do so with community legends -- Music For Rhinos author and music journalist Jessica Letkemann...and PJ20 author and music journalist Jonathan Cohen. They discuss the best and surprising moments from Pearl Jam's third studio album.Please considering donating to our December 2025 fundraiser benefitting EB Research HERE

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