Osiris Media is adding some more programming to its ever-growing array of musical podcasts. Today marks the debut of The Jam, a new show hosted by music industry and jamband veteran Jonathan Shank. The series will explore the evolution of music through personal conversations and sit-downs with artists, industry icons, and legendary bands.
Produced by critically acclaimed podcast network Osiris Media, The Jam debuts today with its first two episodes— one featuring legendary bassist and producer Randy Jackson and another with Relix editor-in-chief Dean Budnick.
Inspired by other podcasts like Promoter 101 and Questlove Supreme, as well as JEMP Radio, Shank conceived the basis of the show as an outlet for artists and industry stalwarts to tell untold stories, lift up musical heroes, and find the connective tissue between the jam scene and the mainstream. Having worked with everyone from Mickey Hart to Mickey Mouse, he lends an incredibly unique perspective to these free-flowing, unscripted conversations.
Episode One lays the groundwork for the season, and sees best-selling author and Relix
editor-in-chief Dean Budnick diving into the evolution of the jam scene. Each episode of The Jam also features exclusive music offerings and will be accompanied by a slice of “toast and jam” pairing. The B-52’s join Particle from the Jammy’s 2002 for an explosive 14-minute “Love Shack” as part of the first episode, which Shank co-produced with Budnick who noted, “I’m psyched. I can’t wait to hear this podcast and what comes next.”
Episode Two features Randy Jackson talking with Shank about his Louisiana roots, epic collaborations, and connection to pop culture – including his appreciation for Phish and guitarist Trey Anasatasio. Additional guests this season will include Robby Krieger (The Doors), Billy Cobham (Miles Davis), Bill Payne (Little Feat), Dave Mason (Traffic), George Porter Jr (The Meters), rock photographer Henry Diltz, Cymande, and The Disco Biscuits.
It’s such an honor and privilege to be joined by so many amazing artists, friends,
~ Jonathan Shank
and fellow travelers. The Jam is a place for people to listen, learn, laugh, and lift up. I’m blown away by the response to the podcast so far and can’t wait for the music lovers around the world to come on this journey with us.”
Listen to The Jam here. It can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever
podcasts are available.
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