Jeff Ament Unpacks The Artists that Influenced Pearl Jam

David Porter Teaches Us a History of Stax Records

David Porter, one of the key figures behind Stax Records, joins us today on the Track Star Podcast to discuss his role as one of the primary songwriters, hitmakers, and creative forces behind the Memphis soul movement. Starting with his youth in Memphis, Porter brings us along for a trip through his life, exploring the complex influences that came together in Memphis in the early 60s to define the Stax sound. Porter explains the importance of Stax Records’ position as a collective movement coming out of a segregated Memphis at the time. In today’s episode, David Porter tells a story of the race, music, unity, and respect that defined Stax Records, setting it apart from the music of its time and creating an iconic and timeless sound.  This Episode’s Tracklist:  00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Soul Man - Sam & Dave 04:43 - Sincerely - The Moonglows 07:22 - Blue Monday - Fats Domino 14:27 - Cause I Love You - Carla and Rufus 19:37 - Green Onions - Booker T. & The M.G.’s 20:01 - Last Night - The Mar-Keys 23:56 - Heat Wave - Martha and the Vandelles 24:21 - Hold On, I’m Comin - Sam & Dave 28:03 - B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas 35:25 - These Arms of Mine - Otis Redding 42:08 - (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding New episodes of The Track Star Podcast drop every week. Let us know what artist, theme, or unexpected guest you want us to explore next.

Testing Jack Johnson's Music Knowledge

Jack Johnson joins Track Star* today to listen to a few songs and chat about the impact they had on his life, personally and professionally, and how those songs and artists continue to inform the work he does today. In this episode, Jack Johnson gets into the role music played in his childhood, his falling in love, and his life as a surfer, a filmmaker, and finally a musician. Exploring the power of music to make us laugh and cry, and to transport us to different times and places, Johnson emphasizes, above all else, the importance of love and hope in his music and in his life. Jack teaches us, ultimately, that music exists so that we might meet each other, share experiences, and learn to understand and love each other in new ways.  This Episode's Track List:  If 6 Was 9 - Jimi Hendrix Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper These Arms of Mine - Otis Redding Bad Mouth - Fugazi Box Full of Letters - Wilco All The Time - Bahamas Night Nurse - Gregory Isaacs Driftless - Greg Brown

The Perfect Song Challenge ft. Este Haim

Today on the Track Star Podcast, Este Haim joins Jack to talk about a few perfect songs. Este and Jack each brought 3 (ish) songs to the table to discuss what makes them perfect, the influences they have had, and the personal significances they carry. Taking us on a journey through time and genre, Este and Jack cover everything from transcendental meditation to Britney Spears’ Pop perfection. As Este walks us through a few of her perfect songs, she reveals the songs, artists, and moments that inspired her to make music, and how her family supported and encouraged that dream. In this episode, Este and Jack teach us the importance of appreciating life and the people around us as they share some of the songs they consider to be perfect. This Episode’s Tracklist: Intro Genius of Love - Tom Tom Club Serpentine Fire - Earth, Wind & Fire …Baby One More Time - Britney Spears Oops!... I Did It Again - Britney Spears Toxic - Britney Spears When Doves Cry - Prince Little Red Corvette - Prince The Love I Lost (ft. Teddy Pendergrass) - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Nick of Time - Bonnie Raitt Have A Heart - Bonnie Raitt Not The Only One - Bonnie Raitt

Testing Johnny Knoxville's Music Knowledge

Johnny Knoxville, the acclaimed stuntman, actor, comedian, and producer known best for his role as co-creator and star of Jackass, joins us today to listen to a few songs and share stories of how the show came to be and what it means to him.  Covering a few classic Outlaw Country songs as well as some iconic Jackass songs, Johnny explains the influence of music on him personally, as well as the role it played in the development and creation of the show.  In today’s episode, Johnny reflects on the time he spent working on Jackass, discussing the people who made it special and how he feels now that it has ended.  This Episode's Track List:  Shine A Light - The Rolling Stones Corona - Minutemen  Me and Paul - Willie Nelson If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough - Roger Alan Wade Banana In Your Fruit Basket - Bo Carter The Pill - Loretta Lynn Mystifies Me - Ron Wood Motherf***er Got F*cked Up - Folk Uke 96 Quite Bitter Beings - CKY My Cricket - Leon Russell

Jeff Ament Unpacks The Artists that Influenced Pearl Jam

Today on Track Star*, Jack is joined by legendary Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament to discuss his life and work, and the wide variety of music that inspired it.  In this episode, Jeff and Jack have a conversation about music, community, and the glue that binds us together as they talk about the moments and memories that made Jeff Ament.  Covering everything from his early childhood in rural Montana to his youth in Seattle to his time with Pearl Jam and beyond, Jeff shows us how building community and encouraging positive human interaction can change lives.  This Episode's Track List:  Stir It Up (Jamaican Version) - Bob Marley & The Wailers The Lemon Song - Led Zeppelin The Magnificent Seven - The Clash Never Fight a Man with a Perm - IDLES Could You Be The One? - Hüsker Dü Poptones - Public Image Ltd. Roundabout - Yes Glue - SS Decontrol Sludgefest - Dinosaur Jr. Rain - The Beatles Protest and Survival - Discharge