Best Best Beaches In San Diego Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 346: Nashville, TN - 5/6/2025 1:51:50

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As we come to the end of 2025, it's time to take a look back and reflect on the touring year for Pearl Jam. From now until the end of December, we'll be counting down the Top 5 shows of 2025 voted on by you the listeners. Coming in at #5 on the list is the first of two nights in Nashville, Tennessee. It had only been three years since the band last…

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Island House: Key West 1:12:29

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Greetings from the southernmost city in the United States! Come with me and special guest Brian Webb (Homoculture) as we explore Key West and its most iconic queer attraction—Island House. Celebrating its 50th year in 2026, Island House Key West is a luxury, men only clothing optional resort and one of the most iconic queer destinations in the worl…

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Episode 345: Buenos Aires, ARG - 11/25/2005 1:36:41

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There are Pearl Jam crowds in the United States that are so passionate about the band that the shows in these places become can't miss. However, you take the enthusiasm of any North American crowd and it will pale in comparison to the fans in South and Latin America. While Brazil, Chile and Mexico are known for having strong participation, it's the…

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Episode 344: San Diego, CA - 11/7/1995 1:56:48

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Due to Eddie Vedder's case of food poisoning that affected Pearl Jam's 1995 show at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, many of the remaining dates on that summer's run had to be rescheduled for the fall. The band played five shows in the first week of November that started with two in Salt Lake City, then a make up for Golden Gate in Sa…

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Episode 343: Lubbock, TX - 10/18/2000 1:38:56

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Like any major arena rock band, Pearl Jam is most known for putting on massive shows in the world's biggest cities. While their shows in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago are always ones to keep an eye out for, America's smaller towns have also gotten the band at their very best. On the 2000 tour, Pearl Jam ran through dates at places they have ye…

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Episode 3 - Why Families Love Oasis of the Seas | Alyse’s 6-Night Cruise Review 57:59

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This week, we’re setting sail on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas with Alyse, who just returned from a 6-night Caribbean cruise filled with family fun, amazing ports, and a few surprises along the way! 🌊 This wasn’t just any sailing — it was a multi-generational cruise, and Alyse shares how cruising has become the perfect vacation style for fami…

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Top 3 Best San Diego School Districts to Buy a Home In (2025) 15:35

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Looking for the best place in San Diego to buy a home for your family? In this video, I’m breaking down the 3 best school districts to buy a home in for 2025 — but not just from a test-score standpoint. We’ll dive into what it’s really like to live there: the neighborhoods, walkability, safety ratings, home prices, and insider lifestyle details tha…

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Pearl Jam Live! A Brand New Book Featuring Author Selena Fragassi 41:19

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Pearl Jam Live! is a brand new book about Pearl Jam that explores their history and the concerts that have impacted it. I sat down with Selena Fragassi to chat about what went into making the book, and we'll get into her fandom of the band as well. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to find out how you can score a free signed copy!…

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Episode 2 - Cruising 101: Why Millions Choose to Sail Every Year 58:58

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In this episode of the Sail Away Cruise Podcast, Peter, Alyse, and Brian discuss the various reasons why people choose to cruise, including celebrations, the value of cruising, and the diverse destinations available. They highlight the exceptional service and entertainment options on board, while also addressing common misconceptions about cruising…

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Hallucinogenic Recipe: Episode 9 - The Rise of Official Bootlegs 1:20:03

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It's been 25 years since Pearl Jam made one of the most impactful decisions in their history. After years of rampant tape trading of bootlegged live shows within the community, the band took matters into their own hands by creating their own official bootleg series where nearly every one of their shows would be released via CD or digital download. …

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Episode 1 - Disney Wish Concierge Review. Is it Worth It? 51:39

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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to experience the Disney Wish Concierge, this episode is a must-listen! We’re sitting down with Brian, a lifelong Disney fan with deep roots in Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line history, as he shares his first-ever sailing on the Disney Wish — and his very first time staying in Concierge level.Brian’s…

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Southern Decadence: New Orleans 1:19:47

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I hope this episode inspires you to book a trip to New Orleans ASAP. With the help of my new drag queen friends Laveau Contraire and Debbie with a D, we talk about Southern Decadence—the boozy, cruisy and raunchy queer festival that happens annually over Labor Day weekend in NOLA. We also discuss the city's drag scene, and share our favorite queer …

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Episode 342: Halifax, NS - 9/22/2005 1:31:54

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We're celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pearl Jam's memorable run from coast to coast in Canada. This was the first instance where they decided to travel the entire length of the country hitting up 15 different locations from small towns like Kitchener and Thunder Bay, to big cities like Vancouver and Toronto. Eight provinces were represented, in…

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Why People Are Moving Back to California (And Choosing San Diego) 9:18

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Everyone talks about people leaving California — but what if the real story is about the ones coming back? In this podcast, I’ll break down why so many families, professionals, and retirees are returning to the Golden State, and why San Diego has quietly become their #1 comeback city. From brutal summers and high property taxes in other states to S…

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7 Reasons to AVOID Moving to Downtown San Diego 12:44

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Thinking about moving to Downtown San Diego? Before you pack your bags, you’ll want to hear the 7 big reasons people avoid it — from late-night noise, parking nightmares, and high HOA fees… to challenges you might not expect, like homelessness and small living spaces. But here’s the twist: for every reason to avoid downtown, there’s also a reason y…

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Episode 341: Jones Beach - 8/25/2000 1:35:43

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A three night stand is a bit of a rarity in the Pearl Jam world, but any time that it's happened, the shows immediately become a part of the band's folklore. Mansfield's trilogy is always the premiere go to, but the three shows at Jones Beach in 2000 are legendary in their own right. The Daughter/It's OK moment from night two may still dominate the…

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Rock River: Southern Vermont 1:05:29

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If you've never heard of or been to Rock River in Southern Vermont, you are missing out. This little slice of homo heaven is tucked away in the Green Mountains and has been a gay, nudist paradise for 50 years. Join me and special Montreal-based couple Jordan and Kris as we talk about this idyllic little paradise located on the shores of the gently …

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Episode 340: Jones Beach - 8/24/2000 1:30:24

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This episode covers night two from Pearl Jam's three night stay at Jones Beach Amphitheater in 2000. This show will forever be known for a moment that's considered to be one of the most emotionally impactful in their history. The first North American leg of the Binaural tour was coming off the heels of one of the worst tragedies in music history wh…

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Episode 339: Jones Beach - 8/23/2000 1:30:44

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In August of 2000, Pearl Jam was going through a period of growth following the aftermath of the tragedy at Roskilde. As they toured throughout North America, every stop was a chance to heal from that moment. As they hit close to the end of the month, they prepared for three massive shows at Jones Beach Amphitheater located on Long Island in the sh…

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The Gayborhood: Philadelphia 1:14:09

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I love a Gayborhood and Philly has a great one! Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love where queer bars, shops and restaurants and plenty of queer history are hidden within cobbled streets and Colonial row houses. In this episode, my special guest Rob Loveless (a fellow writer and podcaster) and I talk about Philly's great gay neighborhood. Plus, we…

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Episode 338: Oakland, CA - 5/12/2022 2:04:05

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As we sit here only mere weeks after Matt Cameron stepped down as Pearl Jam's drummer after 27 years, it's completely understandable to be a little bit anxious for what the future of this band holds. While Cameron has been a staple since taking over for Jack Irons in 1998, there were a very small handful of times that we got to witness the band per…

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Matt Cameron Retirement Roundtable 1:18:40

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On July 7th, 2025, the news broke that Matt Cameron, Pearl Jam's drummer for the last 27 years, would be stepping down effective immediately. It was a stunning revelation to the Pearl Jam world. As a unit, this band has been at the top of their game creating seven studio albums and hundreds of memorable live shows with Cameron behind the dish. But …

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Remembering Roskilde 25 Years Later - Part 2 59:08

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On June 30th, 2000, Pearl Jam headlined the Roskilde Festival in Denmark while touring Europe for their Binaural album. About an hour after they took the stage, there was a sudden surge towards the front. Multiple fans lost their footing on the muddy terrain, and some were trampled. The outcome is one of the worst tragedies in live music history as…

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Remembering Roskilde 25 Years Later - Part 1 57:46

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On June 30th, 2000, Pearl Jam headlined the Roskilde Festival in Denmark while touring Europe for their Binaural album. About an hour after they took the stage, there was a sudden surge towards the front. Multiple fans lost their footing on the muddy terrain, and some were trampled. The outcome is one of the worst tragedies in live music history as…

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Los Muertos Beach: Puerto Vallarta 1:16:51

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Viva Puerto Vallarta! In this episode of Best Gaycation Ever my special guest Jason Butler and I head to Los Muertos Beach, aka Blue Chairs, the heart and soul of gay Vallarta to talk about this special strand located on the Bay of Banderas and in the beating heart of the gayborhood, aka the Zona Romantica. Plus, we'll talk about the best and raunc…

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Episode 337: Golden Gate Park - 6/24/1995 2:06:58

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The 1995 tour was one of the most tumultuous for Pearl Jam in their history. Their Ticketmaster boycott was in full effect, so while shows were more affordable for their audience, tickets were tougher to acquire and venues were at a premium. Eddie at this time is dealing with struggles of being in the spotlight, and instead of opting to travel with…

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Hallucinogenic Recipe Episode 8 - Summer 1995 1:13:27

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We are celebrating the 30 year anniversary of one of Pearl Jam's most memorable tour runs from the summer of 1995. There's a plethora of incredible moments and shows from this year, ranging from two performances at Red Rocks including a special sit down set on night 2, the infamous Polo Fields show that Ed had to leave early due to illness, and the…

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The SHOCKING Reality of Living in South San Diego - Toxic River Crisis Explained 11:00

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South San Diego is facing a crisis that’s been overlooked for far too long. This video uncovers the ongoing environmental disaster caused by the Tijuana River, which has carried billions of gallons of toxic sewage from Mexico into the U.S., impacting communities like Imperial Beach and South San Diego. We explore how this pollution has led to chron…

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Episode 336: Global Citizen's Festival - 9/26/2015 1:34:56

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Ten years ago, Pearl Jam headlined a festival called the Global Citizen's Festival in Central Park where the mission was to raise funding in order to end world poverty. They were joined by the likes of Beyonce, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Sting and others who wanted to get this message across. It was their only US show in 2015 and was broadcast on networ…

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Six Themes That Define Pearl Jam's 2025 Dark Matter Tour 1:49:10

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The Dark Matter tour is officially over now, but Pearl Jam more than left their mark on the last leg of the tour. 2025 saw the band dig into their catalog and put together inspired performances, share amazing stories and pay tribute to so many important people that have impacted their career. In this episode, we dig deep into what happened on this …

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7 Reasons Moving to San Diego is a TERRIBLE Idea 6:56

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Thinking of moving to San Diego? You might want to pump the brakes. In this PODCAST, I’m breaking down 7 surprising reasons why relocating to “America’s Finest City” might actually be a terrible idea—from jaw-dropping housing prices and rising traffic to some truths about nightlife and even the weather. But don’t write it off just yet—because for e…

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Blacks Beach: San Diego 45:11

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Greetings from sunny San Diego! America's Finest City, as it likes to call itself, is home to the best gay nude beach in the world. That's right, I said it! In this solo episode I'll talk about famous Blacks Beach, a popular nudist strand located about 25 minutes north of downtown. Plus, I'll dole out my favorite hotels, restaurants, queer bars, at…

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Episode 335: Pittsburgh, PA - 6/23/2006 1:48:56

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The final destination on Pearl Jam's spring 2025 tour will be Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a city that's no stranger to big time shows. Although they haven't been back there in 12 years, there was a time where the Steel City saw it's fair share of shows. From 1998-2006, there were five shows played, every one of them memorable in their own way. This e…

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Episode 334: Raleigh, NC - 4/15/2003 1:38:39

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Next up on the Pearl Jam 2025 tour is a stop in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a destination that hasn't been played since this show we're covering in 2003, but that was never originally planned to be the case. On the 2016 tour, a show in Raleigh was cancelled due to the band's opposition to the HB2 law that discriminated against transgender peop…

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Episode 333: Atlanta, GA - 8/7/2000 1:28:46

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With the 2025 tour up and running, we're heading to our next destination - the home of the Braves in Atlanta, Georgia that hasn't seen a Pearl Jam show in nearly 13 years. This episode will cover the last time that they played in the Phillips (now State Farm) Arena back in 2000 that they will be returning to this week. We'll talk a little bit about…

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Episode 332: Ft Lauderdale, FL - 10/7/1996 1:34:24

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Welcome to tour week! Pearl Jam is back on the road hitting the southern United States as a follow up to their 2024 Dark Matter run. Like we always do for every tour, we'll be covering some of the locations that they'll visit as our episodes all month, starting with south Florida representation featuring a Fort Lauderdale show from 1996. Their hist…

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Episode 331: Amsterdam, NL - 7/25/2022 1:34:39

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We're one week away from the start of Pearl Jam's 2025 tour, and as we have come to know over recent years, anything can happen at a Pearl Jam show. This show from Amsterdam in 2022 is an excellent example of that. After suffering vocal damage from wildfire smoke in Paris, Eddie was not cleared to sing in the three shows following the incident. Sho…

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Episode 330: West Lafayette, IN - 3/17/1994 1:34:10

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1994 was a notable year for Pearl Jam as they spent March and April touring the midwest and the northeast in support of their Vs. record. During this time they were arguably considered to be the biggest band in America, which meant that tickets for their shows were in high demand, but it was mainly due to their decision to play smaller venues. As i…

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Buying vs. Renting in San Diego What Makes More Sense in 2025 11:01

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Is buying still better than renting in San Diego in 2025? In this video, we break down the real costs of buying a $1M condo vs. renting a similar property for $5,200/month in Pacific Beach. From mortgage payments and tax breaks to investment growth and rent increases, we crunch the numbers, side by side, over a 5-year period to see which choice cou…

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Temptation Sundays: Las Vegas 1:28:48

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Vegas, baby! I love Las Vegas and in this episode I am joined by two of my favorite Vegas dancers to talk about Temptation Sundays at the Luxor. Now in its 15th year, Temptation Sundays is a queer, summertime pool party and the longest-running LGBTQ event happening on the Vegas Strip. You shouldn't miss it! Plus, we'll discuss the best of Sin City …

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Episode 329: St. Paul, MN - 8/31/2023 1:33:48

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We're sticking with a show from recent memory as we inch closer to the kickoff of the 2025 tour for Pearl Jam, and that's exactly what we'll cover tonight - a tour kickoff. It took them nine years to return back to the home of the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul, and to make it up to the north star fans it was the first of a two night stay. Javier was i…

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7 Projects That Will Massively Change San Diego in 2025 8:44

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San Diego is changing fast, and not all of it is good—or is it? In this video, we break down seven massive projects that will reshape the city, from the long-awaited $3.4 billion airport upgrade to the controversial Seaport Village overhaul and the Midway Rising redevelopment, which could finally bring an NHL or NBA team to town (or just another ov…

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Episode 328: Let's Play 162! Pearl Jam's Connection With Baseball 1:43:05

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This episode will explore a different avenue involving Pearl Jam outside of their live shows. As many know, multiple members of the band are considered avid fans of baseball - most notably Eddie Vedder. From shows in legendary ballparks such as Wrigley Field and Fenway Park, to their music that's been provided as a soundtrack to the game over the y…

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Episode 327: Seattle, WA - 5/28/2024 2:15:45

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This is a very special episode that we have for you this week, because for the first time in six years, Pearl Jam finally returned home to play a show in Seattle. Not only that, but it was both Randy and Javier's first time witnessing a show in their hometown. It was a week of celebration as the city featured so many fun events in connection with t…

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Episode 326: Oklahoma City, OK - 9/20/2022 1:35:40

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In the nearly 7-year history of Live On 4 Legs, there are only 4 states which have had Pearl Jam shows that we have yet to cover - Arkansas, Iowa, Rhode Island, and now we can officially cross Oklahoma off of that list. The Oklahoma City show from 2022 was the penultimate show of the Gigaton tour. After a year's long battle dealing with band member…

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Episode 325: San Diego, CA - 7/7/2006 1:53:28

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Everyone knows that Seattle is Pearl Jam's hometown city, but just like Chicago is a hometown city for Eddie Vedder, so is San Diego. Not just that, but it extends to both Mike McCready and Matt Cameron as well. So any time that the band gets to travel to San Diego, there's no doubt that you're in for a special show. In 2006, that's exactly what ha…

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Episode 324: Tampa, FL - 8/12/2000 1:34:48

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This our first of many episodes this year celebrating 25 years of Pearl Jam's excellent Binaural tour from 2000. This was the first tour year that the band produced bootlegs of every show that could be easily attainable at any big box or local record store. You may have seen on some of these CD's a little icon that features a silhouette of an ape a…

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Episode 323: Montreal, QC, CAN - 9/15/2005 1:40:53

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In 2005, for the first time in their history, Pearl Jam took the trek across the entire nation of Canada visiting many cities and provinces for the first, and for some the only time. While the band had been no stranger to Montreal, this night in the city of saints was special for reasons beyond the stage. It was the one-year anniversary that a dear…

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Playa del Amor: Zipolite 1:06:20

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Ready to get naked?! Zipolite is a tiny village in coastal Oaxaca famous for being home to Mexico's only legal nude beach. In fact, the entire beach, numerous hotels and several bars are clothing optional so you can imagine why the town has become a magnet for LGBTQ travelers. In today's episode special guest Steve Burton and I talk about Playa del…

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Episode 322: Manchester, UK - 6/20/2012 1:37:57

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This episode jumps into a tour year that we don't often talk about on the pod - the final year of the Backspacer tour in 2012. This year featured 13 shows over in Europe and a few additional festival shows in the US, and for this one we'll cover the show that kicked off the entire year in Manchester, UK. No, it's probably not the Manchester show th…