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How James Joseph Found His Cold Gun

Ep. 185

Jason and Paul welcome lead singer, guitarist, and founder of James and the Cold Gun, James Joseph to the show. James details the origins of South Wales' loudest band, maximizing his creativity during the COVID pandemic, and recording new music under the stewardship of Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard.


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