Bandsplain is a show where host Yasi Salek invites experts to explain cult bands and iconic artists - and why people love them - using a curated playlist to help you understand the hype.
Bandsplain
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4.6(4,218 reviews)
196 episodes
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Quality70
Social97
YouTube93
Engagement99
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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 - using a curated playlist to help you understand the hype.
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Publishing Since
2/11/2021
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BetaExcellentBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
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Social97
YouTube93
Engagement99
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Recent Episodes
October 2, 2025
Mötley Crüe with Mel Ottenberg
Host Yasi Salek and guest Mel Ottenberg explore how Mötley Crüe transformed pain and ambition into a chart-topping rock force.
July 25, 2025
Remembering Ozzy Osbourne, with Kory Grow and Rob Harvilla
Host Yasi Salek and Rolling Stone senior writer Kory Grow interview Rob Harvilla about Ozzy Osbourne's enduring musical and cultural legacy.
July 17, 2025
Episode 142: MOVIE NIGHT: ‘Pavements’ with Hua Hsu, Plus an Interview with Director Alex Ross Perry
Host Yasi Salek interviews New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu and director Alex Ross Perry about the film 'Pavements,' exploring its genre and the director's creative process.
196 total episodes available with 18 transcripts
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