Episode #23: What is Pearl Jam's Signature Song?

On Hot Cakes’ eighth signature song episode, Dov proves why the inclusion of the term “Stan” belongs in his podcast’s title as he repeatedly glazes the Alt Rock icons, Pearl Jam. Before establishing the heart of the band’s sound, he shares the history of the band and contextualizes Pearl Jam’s placement in the 90s zeitgeist. After choosing a signature song some might find questionable but all will agree is a banger, he is joined by his co-host, the now-internet-famous Ryan Gilman. Ryan once again gets nostalgic talking about his goated high school bus driver and the butt-rock radio station he always had on. Ryan then almost basically forces Dov to reveal the true meaning of the second verse of the song, “Alive.” 

Time stamps: 

Introduction: (00:00)

History of Pearl Jam: (03:41)

Signature Sound of Pearl Jam: (36:47)

Signature Song Runners-up: (39:35)

Signature Song revealed: (49:27)

Dov and Ryan have a conversation about Pearl Jam: (52:39)

Outro: (01:39:22)