Live On 4 Legs: Pearl Jam Podcast

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Episode 24: Greensboro, NC - 8/6/00 Feb 22, 2019

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The Binaural tour featured a bunch of sneaky, sleeper shows that may get lost in the landscape 19 years after the fact. The Greensboro show may end up being one of those sleeper shows the no one really talks about anymore, but is a solid 2 hour affair front to back. Brother Stephen Maytan returns for the first time since episode 9 to talk to us about his experience at this show, the second he'd ever attended. Lots of great conversations in this episode. Here are a few of the many topics we discuss: - The lack of mainstream hype around Binaural - Shady Ticketmaster outlets - Delicious North Carolina cardboard pizza - What song defines the Binaural era? - Having to listen to a CD in your car in 2019 - What's on VH1 nowadays? - Do you envision the color black when listening to the song "Black"? These topics - plus more about the actual show that included Smile as a closer - all wrapped in one episode. Sign up to our Patreon account to receive exclusive LO4L content! Next week we release a new episode featuring the band's appearance on VH1 Storytellers. Along with exclusive content, you'll also get from us a free shirt, a bootleg from any show we've covered and a chance to come on an episode and talk about your favorite Pearl Jam show. Can't find a better deal! Keep up with us on social media @liveon4legspodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Episode 23: MSG - Night 2 - 9/11/98 Feb 15, 2019

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In this episode we attempt to tackle what has long been seen as a top 10 show in the history of the band. Although they made their Garden debut the night prior to lackluster results, the band was ready to bounce back in a huge way and prove that they deserved to be on the same stage as the greatest legends in the history of music. Notable about this night was the fans continued campaign for the song Breath to be played for the first time in 4 years and finally the wish was granted. It is the moment that many recall as being the ultimate highlight of this night. Though this was only "the cherry on top of the sundae," the show is jam packed with hits and passionate performances of other fan favorites that put this show on the upper echelon of shows in their history. We do our best to recreate the magic, but the task is a challenging one. Also! Eddie climbs his microphone wire and finds a way not to die! For more exclusive content, head on over to our Patreon account and donate. You'll receive not only additional monthly bonus episodes, but also fun stuff like merch, a bootleg of your choosing and a chance to come and join us on an episode. Can't find a better deal! Follow us on our social media pages @liveon4legspodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

Episode 22: Milan, IT - 6/20/14 Feb 08, 2019

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Ciao! This week's special Patreon episode takes us back a few years ago to a 2014 show in Italy. Live On 4 Legs Patron donor Aurelien Moureaux joins the show to talk about his experience in the pit as well as some insight on the differences between following the band on tour in Europe than the US. Big talking points in this episode include early utilization of the songs "Sirens" and "Black" in the set list and how weird they may seem on paper, but the results will surprise you. Also - Eddie makes his best attempt at being a Disney princess that will leave you Frozen. This is an episode you won't want to let go! For more exclusive content, visit our Patreon account and become a donor. With a monthly donation, you'll receive all of our exclusive episodes, a free t-shirt, a free bootleg from any show we've covered and an opportunity to come on an episode and talk about any show of your choice! Can't find a better deal! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Liveon4LegsPodcast

Episode 21: Barcelona, ESP - 11/21/96 Feb 01, 2019

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In this week's episode we dig into a show from the No Code tour in 1996 that was a popular bootleg back in the day, but not necessarily for the reason you'd guess. This Barcelona show featured a sound check that made the rounds throughout the Pearl Jam community because of three featured songs - Parting Ways, Hard To Imagine and I'm Open. While Parting Ways was 4 years from even being included on an album, the other two songs were ones rarely in Pearl Jam's live repertoire at the time. While the sound check is certainly an interesting facet, we'll talk about how in hindsight it might not be as good as was praised at the time. As for the show itself, it's obviously very No Code heavy which we've talked about before. But there are interesting set decisions here that we wouldn't usually see nowadays such as a mid-set version of Off He Goes and a late set version of Sometimes. Can't forget to mention our Wishlist set choice for closer, Around The Bend, that was used in that spot for the third and last time here. You'll tune into this show for the Pearl Jam, but you'll stay for the pizza and Muppet comparisons which are totally logical. We swear! If you like the show and subscribe to us on iTunes, feel free to rate and leave us a comment and let us know what you think. If you really like this show, follow us on all of our social media pages @liveon4legspodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you REEEEAALLY like the show, head on over to Patreon, pitch in as much as you'd like to receive new and exclusive monthly episodes, a LO4L t-shirt, a free bootleg from any of our shows that we've covered AND best of all, an opportunity to come and be a guest on our show to talk about your favorite Pearl Jam show you've ever been to. Can't get a much better deal than that!

Episode 20: Ottawa, CA - 9/16/05 Jan 25, 2019

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This episode is the first time we dig into the Canadian tour of 2005 - the first time the band did a full tour leg specifically in the country. Patreon donor Patrick Boegel joins us to discuss his experience being in attendance this night in Ottawa. One of the things that Patrick talks about often is that the band was really in a good place during this time period. Riot Act was two years past and while they were beginning to focus on a new album that ended up being Avocado, they didn't let that get in the way of what many say is one of their top tours in the history. What made this show special right off the bat was the first introduction of Don't Gimme No Lip into the live catalog. The band was also joined on stage by the opening act Sleater-Kinney during their second encore to perform Harvest Moon, Leaving Here and Rockin' In The Free World. Along with those two major talking points, we'll get into how the band structured the beginning of their set as well as how they were able to make four straight hits at the end of the set work so well. Oh, and there's also the roads in Canada that Eddie brought up... Or is there only one road in Canada? If you'd like to sign up for exclusive content and help out the show, sign up to our Patreon account. We'll not only be releasing monthly episodes for Patrons but we give you the opportunity to join and episode and share your favorite show with us. Just search Live On 4 Legs over on Patreon to become a part of our team! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more exclusive content! @liveon4legspodcast

Episode 19: Camden, NJ - Night 1 - 7/5/03 Jan 18, 2019

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The 2003 Riot Act tour has been seen by many as one of the pivotal tours in Pearl Jam's entire legacy. Historic shows such as State College, The Mansfield Experiment and the show that spurned the Live At The Garden DVD all took place in a very busy year for them. Camden Night 1 fell right in between Mansfield and MSG during an amazing run for the band. On a hot summer night a day after the 4th of July, what better than seeing your favorite band with a fireworks display going off in the background? When the band notices and rearranges the set accordingly, you know you're in for something special. As a disclaimer, this episode does get a little heavy into politics discussing how the band was handling their critics at a time where the country was at odds over a war. We do get a little bit into how our current situation in this country compares to what was happening then, but we do our best to try and understand both sides of the spectrum. Tied in with that we talk a lot about Eddie and Johnny Ramone's friendship and how even through their differences they were able to find common ground. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @liveon4legspodcast and for you Apple Podcast listeners, don't forget to rate the show!

Episode 18: Grand Rapids, MI - 5/19/06 Jan 11, 2019

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We take a trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan for this episode, but if you were to listen to this bootleg, you'd be surprised it wasn't in a major city. After a two night trip in Chicago supporting their self titled, or Avocado album, the band noticed that newer tracks weren't being well received by the Ten Club members that would continuously get the best seats due to their ranking in the lottery. Because they weren't feeding off their energy, if you believe the rumors the band decided to shake things up and give some new faces a chance to get to the front. With new faces comes new energy. This show was driven by the energetic enthusiasm the crowd put in with every song, new and old, and the band fed off that momentum the entire night. Additionally, they decided to do a little experiment with the encore playing 6 slower songs in a row, similar as to how they tend to begin encore sets in this current era. One of the new faces that got a chance to see the band up close is one of our Patreon donors, Bradley Piasecki, who joins us this episode to talk about his experience at this show. We'll talk with him about how the band's placement of certain new songs in the set could've turned off the touring, front row followers as well as what the "experimental" encore has meant for the band moving forward. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiveOn4LegsPodcast

Episode 17: MSG - Night 1 - 9/10/98 Jan 04, 2019

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Welcome to 2019! This year we promised to cover every MSG show in chronological order and that's the way we're gonna kick it off! We start with the band's first performance in the Garden back during the Yield tour in 98. Eddie said it best - "you ain't shit until you've played Madison Square Garden" and that quote alone proved to be the litmus test on the first night. On a Thursday night where the crowd was luke warm at best and technical difficulties plagued the band throughout, we break down how their first moment in the world's most famous arena might not have lived up to the hype. It was a tough position for the band to be in, but as we all know they would return to the Garden the next night for one of the most BREATHtaking performances in the band's history. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @liveon4legspodcast and Twitter @liveon4legspod

Episode 16: Wishlist Set Creation Dec 21, 2018

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Happy holidays everyone! For our final show of 2018 we decided to give you a special treat deviating from the norm. This week instead of covering a Pearl Jam set, we're creating one! Matt and Randy bring some unique ideas to the table taking everything they've learned since the start of this podcast to showcase how the perfect Pearl Jam show may be constructed, demonstrating how truly hard it must be for the band to make these decisions night in and night out. Will they agree and collaborate on the project together or will their opinions clash ending up in a total disaster? Expect a Festivus miracle! Don't forget to follow us on social media @liveon4legspodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and head on over to our Patreon page if you'd like to make a contribution to the show in exchange for exclusive content and goodies.

Episode 15: Moline, IL - 10/17/14 Dec 14, 2018

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You voted, we listened! By the skin of its teeth Moline 2014 squeaks out the victory! As a major surprise in an intimate setting, Pearl Jam brought something to Moline that hadn't been done before - they played No Code in its entirety. While they had performed two albums front to back years prior to this night, this was the kick off of an unexpected tradition that spurned into more album shows on following tours. This one had a special feel to it though. We'll do our best to recreate a night that can't be replicated, but as you'll hear throughout this episode we're just as blown away by the surprise as the fans in attendance were. For more Pearl Jam related content, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @liveon4legspodcast and find us on Patreon if you'd like to send us a donation and receive exclusive content from our show that you can't find anywhere else!

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