
Bandsplain is a show where host Yasi Salek invites experts to explain cult bands and iconic artists—and why people love them.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 230 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

Yasi is joined by musician and producer Anthony Anzaldo (Ceremony, Anthony Family) to unpack 'Purple Rain,' the soundtrack that took Prince from rising pop star to household name. They discuss the making of the film, the role of The Revolution, the l... more
Madonna Month (OK, six weeks) is coming to a close, and it’s going out with a bang! First, Yasi is joined by the original Madonna influence, her mom, Fattaneh Salek! It all started here, from picking Madonna favorites while still in a stroller to tra... more
Yasi is joined by Amanda Dobbins and Sean Fennessey of The Big Picture to reconsider Madonna’s life on film, including her breakout role in Desperately Seeking Susan, box office hits like Dick Tracy and A League of Their Own, polarizing works like Bo... more
Yasi is joined by journalist and critic Caryn Ganz as the Madonna series enters the modern era. They discuss the glittering revival of 'Confessions on a Dance Floor,' the superstar collaborations and pop maximalism of 'Hard Candy,' the spectacle and ... more
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Enjoying the Madonna episodes and being a music fanatic, I look forward to listening the previous episodes. Found you via Every Outfit. Also, Fluevog does still make the shoe in Truth or Dare, it is called the Munster. They reissue periodically in various colourways. The black comes back and is online now sizes 6-12. I am an avid collector.
Screw all the haters. This is one of the best most informative music podcast out there. Take your hate to Joe Rogan‘s podcast and leave Yasi be!
Self indulgent host put me off.
Well, akshualy, Yassi is a treasure and these pods (splain and 24hr) brighten my day. Mercie boku from MplsMN
Every week Yasi convinces me that, yes, this is the most iconic artist of all time and that I have wasted years of my life not listening to their entire catalogue. Obsessed.
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Bandsplain tends to feature deeply researched conversations with experts, journalists, and artists who illuminate cult bands and notable icons through historical context, production details, and cultural moments. Episodes frequently center on era-defining figures in rock, punk, and indie scenes, with heavy emphasis on how artists' images, collaborations, and industry ecosystems shaped their legacies. A notable strength is the ability to pair scholarly insights with personal anecdotes from guests who lived through or deeply studied the scenes, making complex histories accessible and engaging for music enthusiast listeners. The show often surfaces fresh angles on familiar acts, anchored by meticulous catalog references, rare anecdotes, and th... more
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Recent guests on Bandsplain include:
1. Fattaneh Salek
2. Amanda Dobbins
3. Paul Hamann
4. Patrik Sandberg
5. Sabrina Teitelbaum
6. Melissa Auf der Maur
7. Patty Schemel
8. Justice Tripp
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