The Pod That Jane Likes

Festival Season 2026 is here! Or as we call it, FestiFALL! In Episode 34, we’re talking all things festivals as we recap Dave & Tim at Farm Aid, DMB at Bourbon & Beyond, and Dave’s solo performance at Power to the People. Three very different festival experiences, plenty to talk about, and, of course, lots of discussion along the way! 

In Episode 133, we’re recapping all three nights of DMB at one of the most legendary venues in the country, The Gorge.  We share our favorite moments, setlist highlights, and everything that made this weekend so memorable. 

In Episode 132, we recap our trip out west, including two nights of DMB at Fiddler’s Green, the band’s rescheduled show in Minnesota, and our night at Red Rocks. We’ve got show highlights, travel stories, and plenty of DMB talk from another unforgettable weekend. 

The fall tour has officially been announced, and we’re heading into the final leg of summer tour! On Episode 131, we talk about the newly announced fall dates, look ahead to what’s still to come this summer, and get ready to head west for the Colorado shows at Fiddler’s Green. 

The final stretch of this leg of the tour is packed with plenty to talk about! We recap Darien Lake, Burgettstown, Hartford, the surprise Dave solo performance at Newport Folk Festival, and the rescheduled Jones Beach show. From standout moments and unexpected surprises to the songs that made each night memorable, we’re covering it all as we wrap up another busy run of shows. 

Tour Diaries continues with a full recap of one of the most anticipated weekends of the summer—SPAC! We break down both nights in Saratoga Springs, share our favorite performances, gush about guest violinist Jake Simpson, and talk about everything that made this year's SPAC run so special. 

We're back! After a few weeks on the road, we're kicking off our Tour Diaries series by recapping Grand Rapids, Camden, and Gilford. We share our favorite moments, standout performances, surprises, and plenty of stories from our time on the road. It's good to be back! 

Episode 127 is packed with plenty to talk about! We break down the surprising news that the band will be streaming every show on Nugs the day after each performance, what that means for fans, and how we think it could impact the DMB community. Plus, we recap a scorching night in Kansas City and dive into an eventful weekend at Deer Creek.

Episode 126 starts with a little Knicks joy, followed by DMB news on a recovered 1993 recording, the Everyday vinyl release, and the newest Live Trax announcement. We also recap five shows from the past week, including a special night at Forest Hills, NY where we were all in attendance as New York was buzzing during the NBA Finals. 

Dave & Tim in Connecticut, Orange Beach, Tampa, and the first two-night stand in West Palm Beach—there was plenty to discuss this week. We recap the shows, the guests, standout songs, and memorable moments, and Trisha checks in with her firsthand experience from the Florida run. 

In episode 124 we recap this week’s private show in Disney, as well as the stops in Alpharetta, GA and Charlotte, NC.  We also discuss the recent violin appearances and old favorites we’d love to hear that feature the strings.  We also share some of our favorite moments from the week and what has us excited as tour keeps rolling.  

In episode 123 the Pod That Jane Likes discusses the first three shows of the tour which all took place in Texas. They break down the sets, early tour surprises, and the songs that made their long-awaited return... especially the liberation of “Kit Kat Jam.” From standout moments to what these shows could mean for the rest of the summer, we dive deep into an exciting opening weekend on the road. 

In Episode 122, we cover the big Dave & Tim Mexico announcement, recap the band’s recent festival appearance in Memphis, and look ahead to the anticipated upcoming summer tour. A quick check-in on where things stand as another tour gets underway. 

 In Episode 121, we dive into Busted Stuff by Dave Matthews Band.  We take it back to 2002 to revisit the era, the evolution, and the songs that defined it. We break down the album track by track, sharing insights, memories, and what still makes it resonate today. 

In this episode, we celebrate 35 years of Dave Matthews Band. We cover some recent news, including a new Live Trax release and another festival announcement. Then we dive into why DMB has stood the test of time, from their evolving live shows to the loyal fan community that keeps coming back year after year. 

Warehouse confirmations are out and emotions are running high! In episode 119, we break down how the requests shook out, recap the chaos of the public on-sale through Ticketmaster and AXS, and share our thoughts on the two newly announced festivals. 

Surprise! The band drops the release of Take Me Back: Live at the Gorge on all streaming platforms and PTJL is here to discuss it.  This unexpected release inspired us, and we also share our ultimate wish list of Dave Matthews Band shows that deserve the official live release treatment. 

Episode 117 kicks off the new year with plenty to talk about! We’re recapping the Dave & Tim shows in Mexico, discussing our excitement around the newly announced release of Take Me Back / Live from the Gorge 5LP , and breaking down the freshly dropped 2026 Summer Tour announcement. Plus, we share our own 2026 resolutions and what we’re manifesting for the year ahead. Welcome back! 

In episode 116, we take a journey back to 2001 and revisit Everyday, arguably the most divisive Dave Matthews Band album. From its pop-forward production to the songs that quietly grew into fan favorites, we unpack what worked, what didn’t, and why Everyday still sparks debate more than 24 years later. Is it misunderstood? Underrated? Or exactly what DMB needed at the time? We revisit the track li...

What better way to wrap 2025 than with some unapologetically bold opinions? In Episode 115, we deliver our hottest takes on the year, count down our blind-ballot Top 5 Moments of 2025, and hold ourselves accountable—whether our year's resolutions thrived… or flopped spectacularly. Join us as we recap the year that was 2025.

It's time for another PTJL Q&A: Fall Edition!  You asked, we answered.  Join us as we take some listener questions which provoke robust discussions about our favorite band, DMB. 

With the band taking a break from touring this fall, Matt and Jeanette catch up on all the latest in the Dave Matthews Band world. From recent news and tour rumors to what’s been going on behind the scenes at PTJL, they dive into what’s keeping the DMB community buzzing during the off-season. 

Our Gorge series wraps up with a surprise Part 4, where we once again discuss the unforgettable weekend. But this time we sit down with Jake Renick Simpson, the incredible fiddle player from the Lukas Nelson Band, who guested with Dave Matthews Band throughout the entire Gorge Weekend. We ask Jake about his experience on stage, the energy of the Gorge crowd, and what it was like to help create som...

We’re kicking off our Gorge 2025 Recap Series with an episode all about night one at the legendary Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. This show delivered a classic Dave Matthews Band set that hit all the right notes. We’ll break down the highlights, the surprises, and the energy that set the tone for the whole weekend. 

In our second installment of the Gorge 2025 Recap Series, we discuss night two and how it is one for the history books. Béla Fleck and the Flecktones set the stage with an incredible opening performance, and then Dave Matthews Band delivered something fans have dreamed about for decades: Before These Crowded Streets played live, front to back. From the first note to the last, this was a landmark n...