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Bandsplain

Bandsplain

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 Bandsplain is a show where host Yasi Salek invites experts to explain cult bands and iconic artists—and why people love them.© All rights reserved. Music
Episodes
  • Best New Music of Ireland With Lola Petticrew

    Best New Music of Ireland With Lola Petticrew
    Nov 12 2026
    This week, Yasi is joined by the pride and joy of Belfast, actor Lola Petticrew, to rave about the best new artists coming out of Ireland right now. They get into the wave of young bands blending Irish trad with punk, the importance of community and the live music experience, which crisps (a.k.a. chips) represent certain Britpop bands, and so much more.Listen to the best new music of Ireland playlist right here.Subscribe on YouTube. CREDITS:Host: Yasi SalekGuest: Lola Petticrew (@lolapetticrew)Producer: Bre MorellEditor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Broadcast with Harry Tafoya

    Broadcast with Harry Tafoya
    Nov 5 2026
    Yasi is joined by art and music writer Harry Tafoya to shed some light on the mysterious and enchanting cult favorite Broadcast. They dive into the band’s Birmingham roots, the inspiration that led to their hypnotizing signature sound, vocalist Trish Keenan’s enigmatic delivery and lyricism, and their lasting legacy.Subscribe on YouTube.CREDITS:Host: Yasi SalekGuest: Harry Tafoya @harrytafoyaProducer: Rob SundermannEditor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany CosentinoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 40 mins
  • INTERVIEW: J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr.

    INTERVIEW: J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr.
    Oct 29 2026
    This week Yasi is joined by the man, the myth, the legend: J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. They get into their shared love for Gilmore Girls, biking around the neighborhood listening to Howard Stern, ideas for a debut feature film (Hollywood, listen up!), and of course, Dino’s beautiful new record, ‘There Near'.Listen to Dinosaur Jr.’s ‘There Near’Subscribe on YouTubeCREDITS:Host: Yasi SalekGuests: J Mascis @jmascisProducer: Rob SundermannEditor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany CosentinoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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