The Better Band Podcast

by Branden Palomo

As a fan of Pearl Jam, Branden has searched, but he still can't find a Better Band... The Better Band Podcast is an all encompassing trip through every song in the Pearl Jam catalog, track-by-track with guest interviews & analysis. 

Podcast episodes

  • E200 - Intermission Final

    E200 - Intermission Final

    TLDL (Too Long Didn’t Listen): I’m shuttering the podcast, even though I didn’t go through EVERY album, soundtrack, single, and b-side. It’s a huge bummer, but I just don’t have the time anymore… This isn’t a total Irish Goodbye, ...

    06:11
  • E199 - Down (S8.Ep36)

    E199 - Down (S8.Ep36)

    Down (S8.Ep36)Guest: Amy Wynn“Down” was written by Mike McCready and Eddie Vedder and recorded during the RIOT ACT sessions and released as a B Side on the “I Am Mine” and “Bushleaguer” singles.“Down” on Apple Music: https://apple...

    57:11
  • E198 - Brother (S8.Ep35)

    E198 - Brother (S8.Ep35)

    Brother (S8.Ep35)Guest: Douglas “Dougystyle” Evasick (https://www.dougystyleclub.com/)“Brother” was written by Stone Gossard & Eddie Vedder and recorded during the TEN sessions, and was released on LOST DOGS (instrumental) and TEN...

    51:42
  • E197 - Education (S8.Ep34)

    E197 - Education (S8.Ep34)

    Education (S8.Ep34) Guest: Lila Barzegar “Education” was written by Eddie Vedder and recorded during the BINAURAL sessions, and was released on LOST DOGS. As a teacher herself, Lila has some things to say about the track “Educatio...

    56:08
  • E196 - 4/20/02 (S8.Ep33)

    E196 - 4/20/02 (S8.Ep33)

    4/20/02 (S8.Ep33)*CW: Substance Abuse, SuicideGuest: Thomas Gregory“4/20/02” (written by Eddie Vedder) was originally recorded during the RIOT ACT sessions, and was released as a hidden track on LOST DOGS. A fairly heavy episode, ...

    44:12