Best Steven Shinder Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 185 - Interviewing Chris Clark: Keyboardist for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks 1:01:54

2d ago1:01:54

1:01:54

We interview Chris Clark, one of the keyboardists for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks! (You might also know him from Brand X!) We talk about how he got into playing music, his Yes discovery origin story, playing with Brand X, a past Cruise to the Edge, working with Virgil Donati, and working on True!

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Steven's Venue/Vinyl Adventures - Conflict at Serenity Pools, Ruth Radelet, Adam Miller & Ruby Haunt 35:32

3d ago35:32

35:32

Steven recaps a concert he saw at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles April 26, 2025 featuring Conflict at Serenity Pools, Ruth Radelet, Adam Miller, and Ruby Haunt! He'll also review two vinyl records he acquired there: Gateways by Adam Miller, and Blinking in the Wind by Ruby Haunt.

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Ep 184 - Review of Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks - Live - Perpetual Change 42:24

8d ago42:24

42:24

Dan and Steven review their copies of Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks - Live - Perpetual Change! Dan got the CD/DVD set, and Steven got the Blu-ray!

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Ep 183 - Hamadryad Tracks Featuring Benoît David 30:12

12d ago30:12

30:12

For Benoît David's birthday, Dan and Steven touch on a couple Hamadryad tracks on which Benoît David's vocals are credited: "Omnipresent Umbra" from the 2005 album Safe in Conformity, and "In My Country" from their 2010 album Intrusion. And we'll of course touch on his role in Yes!

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News Desk Edition 4/16/25 - Billy Sherwood Solo Tour, Update on New Yes Album & More 41:24

15d ago41:24

41:24

Steven does another Yesshift News Desk Edition! Topics include Billy Sherwood's solo tour, an update on the new Yes album, Cruise to the Edge (a little bit about this past one and what's now expected for the next), and more!

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Ep 182 - Matt Beck Interview: Playing Guitar with Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks 49:30

21d ago49:30

49:30

Matt Beck joins us for a Yesshift interview! He's been playing guitar with Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks on the current leg of touring. Other credits include Matchbox Twenty, Miley Cyrus, Gwen Stefani, Rosanne Cash, and even Broadway shows of Bono and The Edge (Spider Man), Sting (The Last Ship) and Carole King (Beautiful). Also, check out this liv…

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Ep 181 - Favorite Steve Howe Stuff from the Seventies 30:00

23d ago30:00

30:00

For Steve Howe's birthday, Dan and Steven talk about some of their favorite Steve Howe stuff from the '70s. (And he's in his seventies!) Feel free to comment some of your favorites!

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Steven's Venue Adventures - Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks at Grove of Anaheim 53:31

27d ago53:31

53:31

Steven recounts his experience seeing Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks perform April 3, 2025 at Grove of Anaheim. There will be a warning before setlist spoilers!

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Ep 180 - A Complete 180 17:33

1M ago17:33

17:33

Dan and Steven share their thoughts on an upcoming Yes tour!

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News Desk Edition 3/18/25 - Future Yes Plans, 1st Impressions of CTTE SDE and Live - Perpetual Change, & More 38:56

1M ago38:56

38:56

Steven presents another Yesshift News Desk Edition. First, words on the passing of Billy James of Glass Onyon PR, instrumental in relations between artists and media outlets. Other topics include Geoff Downes' statement about future Yes touring and album releasing, first impressions of the Close to the Edge Super Deluxe Edition and Jon Anderson & T…

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Ep 179 - Chronology of CIRCA: 58:47

2M ago58:47

58:47

To celebrate Billy Sherwood's 60th birthday, we take a dip into the chronology of one of the bands he's been in, CIRCA: Every lineup has featured Billy Sherwood and Tony Kaye, and other faces involved over the years include Alan White, Jimmy Haun, Jay Schellen, Johnny Bruhns, Ronnie Ciago, Scott Connor, and Rick Tierney. Hear what we have to say ab…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Yes' Close to the Edge 21:36

2M ago21:36

21:36

Steven talks about his vinyl copy of Yes' Close to the Edge. This not about the Super Deluxe Edition (which you can get here: https://lnk.to/YesCTTE ) but rather actually about a copy he's had for over 12 years and finally given a listen.

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Ep 178 - Ronnie Ciago Interview 44:24

2M ago44:24

44:24

Ronnie Ciago joined us for an interview! Drummer, drum instructor, clinician, author, vocalist, songwriter, and producer, he's worked with a LOT of people! In the Yes sphere, he has performed with Patrick Moraz at the Baked Potato and the Musicians Institute in 1996, on a cover of "Los Endos" from 1998's The Fox Lies Down on Broadway - A Tribute to…

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Ep 177 - Remembering Chris Squire on His Lucky 77th Birthday 50:03

2M ago50:03

50:03

We once again take time to remember Chris Squire on what would've been his birthday. What are your favorite Chris Squire moments? Anything you think is underrated?

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News Desk Edition 2/26/25 - Oliver Wakeman's Birthday, Bill Bruford and Steve Howe in the Press, & More 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

This Yesshift News Desk Edition begins with an acknowledgement of Oliver Wakeman's Birthday, new work he's alluded to, and an article about his time with Yes. There's also a unique project Adam Wakeman has taken part in, press interviews with Bill Bruford and Steve Howe (separately) containing interesting info, an upcoming Trevor Horn conversation …

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Ep 176 - Reviewing Jethro Tull's Curious Ruminant 40:20

2M ago40:20

40:20

We share our thoughts on the upcoming Jethro Tull album Curious Ruminant, which you can pre-order ahead of its March 7th release: https://jethrotullband.lnk.to/CuriousRuminant-AlbumID

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Ep 175 - Reviewing IT - A Celebration of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway 41:16

2M ago41:16

41:16

We review Dave Kerzner's recently released IT - A Celebration of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway! Available on sonicelements.bandcamp.comThe album includes Dave Kerzner, Fernando Perdomo, Francis Dunnery, Billy Sherwood, Nick D'Virgilio, and more!

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Steve Hackett's Live Magic at Trading Boundaries 34:56

3M ago34:56

34:56

Steven talks about his vinyl record of the new Steve Hackett live album Live Magic at Trading Boundaries! Plus, he reminds people again about other stuff that's been going on at and scheduled for Trading Boundaries.

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News Desk Edition 02/05/25 - Rick Wakeman's New Podcast, Close to the Edge Super Deluxe Edition & More 55:13

3M ago55:13

55:13

Steven is back with another Yesshift News Desk Edition talking about recent announcements of the Close to the Edge Super Deluxe Edition, the debut of Rick Wakeman's new podcast, performance events going on including those of Trading Boundaries, and more!

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Ep 174 - Johnny Bruhns Interview 57:19

4M ago57:19

57:19

Guitarist Johnny Bruhns joins us for an interview! We’ll be talking a bit about a recent album he played on titled Tempus Sidereum II, as well as his history with Yes music and Yes members! He used to be in Yes tribute band Roundabout with Jon Davison, rehearsed with Yes in 2008 as they waited for Steve Howe to join the In The Present Tour rehearsa…

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News Desk Edition 1/11/25 - January B-Days, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks Tour, Chris Welch Q&A & More 52:56

4M ago52:56

52:56

Dan and Steven go live with the first Yesshift episode of the year, and also the first Yesshift News Desk Edition of the year. Off the top, we acknowledge the passing of Peter Banks' Flash bandmate Colin Carter. We also give January birthday shout-outs to Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, and Jon Davison. And the news items include how you can get involved …

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Ep 173 - Recent Christmas Releases and 2024 Year in Review 57:33

4M ago57:33

57:33

We talk about recent Christmas releases (Trevor Horn's 40th anniversary mix of Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas" available at https://bandaid.lnk.to/BA40 Steve Howe's "12 Guitars of Christmas" available with lyrics at https://yesworld.com/ and John Lodge's Christmas single "Love Will Conquer All.") Then we'll do a 2024 year in review, recapp…

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Zetra, Gaerea, and Zeal & Ardor @ The Observatory in Santa Ana - Steven's Venue Adventures - Yesshift 23:36

5M ago23:36

23:36

Steven recaps and reviews the December 14th concert at The Observatory which featured metal bands Zetra, Gaerea, and Zeal & Ardor! Are you familiar with either of these bands? Feel free to share your experiences with them or with metal in general!

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News Desk Edition 12/12/24 - Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks - Live - Perpetual Change Release Announced 14:48

5M ago14:48

14:48

Today sees the announcement of live album and video Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks - Live - Perpetual Change! This will be released March 14, 2025 via Frontiers Music. This show was recorded at the Aracada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois on their August 2023 summer tour. Pre-order here: https://ffm.to/jonandersonperpetualchange And check out the "A…

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Holiday Bonus - Steven Reviews The Jethro Tull Christmas Album - Fresh Snow At Christmas 16:43

5M ago16:43

16:43

Steven shares his thoughts on The Jethro Tull Christmas Album - Fresh Snow at Christmas, which you can order here: https://jethrotullband.lnk.to/JethroTullChristmasAlbum This includes the original 2003 mix of the album, the 2024 remixes, Christmas Live at St. Braide's 2008, and The Ian Anderson Band Live at St. Bride's 2006. The physical deluxe box…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Jazz Sabbath: The 1968 Tapes 25:19

5M ago25:19

25:19

Steven talks about his vinyl copy of the new Jazz Sabbath album The 1968 Tapes, which once again features Adam Wakeman as Milton Keanes, a character who claims Black Sabbath took their music from Jazz Sabbath.

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Ep 172 - Relayer 50 Years Later 1:02:08

5M ago1:02:08

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Ahead of its 50th anniversary, we talk about the legendary 1974 Yes album Relayer! This was such an interesting period for the band, featuring a lineup of Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Patrick Moraz, Chris Squire, and Alan White. We'll be reading some comments reflecting on this album! Where does the album rank for you?…

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News Desk Edition November 21, 2024 - The "Dare to Know" Story and Other Topics 1:14:37

5M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Steven gets caught up on recent Yes and related news. One thing covered midway through will be the "Dare to Know" situation, and the band's response. (You can read Jon Davison's statement here: https://www.yesworld.com/2024/11/jon-davison-statement-november-2024/ and Steve Howe's statement here: https://www.facebook.com/yestheband/posts/pfbid02jJDL…

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Ep 171 - National Trevor 31:05

5M ago31:05

31:05

Dan and Steven spend the 20th anniversary of National Treasure to share thoughts on the franchise and Trevor Rabin's music for it. Are you a fan of National Treasure? Feel free to share any memories.

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Ep 170 - Dave Kerzner Talks About IT - A Celebration of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway 59:44

6M ago59:44

59:44

Dave Kerzner joins us again, this time to talk about IT - A Celebration of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway! Are you a fan of the original concept album by Genesis? The 50th anniversary is Nov. 22nd, and that's when IT comes out! You can order it here: https://sonicelements.bandcamp.com/ IT features: Francis Dunnery Dave Kerzner Nick D'Virgilio Ferna…

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Steven's Venue Adventures - BEAT at The United Theater on Broadway 25:06

6M ago25:06

25:06

Steven recaps his experience attending the BEAT concert that took place November 10th! BEAT is made up of Adrian Belew, Danny Carey, Tony Levin, and Steve Vai playing '80s King Crimson music!

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Ep 169 - Produced by Trevor Horn 2004 Concert and Its Unique Yes Lineup 33:24

6M ago33:24

33:24

We talk about the 2004 Prince's Trust Concert, known as Produced by Trevor Horn, which included performers from throughout Trevor Horn's production career, including a one-off Yes lineup featuring Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, and Alan White.

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Steven's Venue Adventures - David Gilmour's Luck and Strange Tour at Intuit Dome 33:24

6M ago33:24

33:24

Steven recaps his experience seeing David Gilmour's Luck and Strange Tour concert at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, which took place October 25, 2024!

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Ep 168 - What's Your Dream Jon Anderson Symphonic Setlist? 45:16

6M ago45:16

45:16

We read people's dream setlists for a scenario in which Jon Anderson could perform any of his works with an orchestra! Happy 80th birthday to him!

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Ep 167 - Jon Anderson Interview 19:40

6M ago19:40

19:40

Jon Anderson joined us for an interview! In the window of time we had with him, we talked about True, got a glimpse of another bit of music that may come from him and The Band Geeks, his musical Chagall, and what he likes doing in his spare time! And check out his Patreon: patreon.com/JonAnderson

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News Desk Edition - ProgStock Talk and Other Recent/Upcoming Stuff 47:53

6M ago47:53

47:53

Steven goes live to remind people we have Jon Anderson on Yesshift tomorrow, 11:30am PDT, as well as to talk about recent/upcoming music releases, and a review of what he saw of the ProgStock live streams!

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Rick Wakeman's Yessonata 19:06

7M ago19:06

19:06

Steven talks about his vinyl copy of the new Rick Wakeman release, Yessonata, a piano album containing Yes and King Arthur medleys! Have you listened to it? Did you get to see it performed live?

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Joe Cass of Total Mass Retain JA80 Tour Celebrating Jon Anderson's 80th Birthday - Yesshift 1:11:08

7M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Drummer Joe Cass guests on Yesshift again, this time to talk to Steven about Yes tribute band Total Mass Retain's upcoming JA80 Tour celebrating Jon Anderson's 80th birthday!

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Ep 166 - Jon Anderson's Change We Must at 30 19:46

7M ago19:46

19:46

We talk about the now 30-year-old Jon Anderson solo album Change We Must! Let us know what other songs he was involved in you'd like to see him do with an orchestra as part of your dream setlist, and we'll read people's lists on Jon's birthday October 25th!

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Ep 165 - When Tom Brislin Played with The Band Geeks 25:59

7M ago25:59

25:59

For Tom Brislin's birthday, we are sharing our thoughts on a couple videos he did with The Band Geeks! We share snippets, but check out the full versions over on Richie Castellano's YouTube channel afterward!

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Ep 164 - Andy Ascolese Interview 1:07:52

7M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Andy Ascolese joins us for an interview for Drum Talk TV and Yesshift! Recently, he's been drumming with Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks, who've released a new album called True! Check out our conversation about the album, his own solo album Endless Sunset, his bandmates, touring, and gear!

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Yesshift News Desk Edition - September 28, 2024 59:46

7M ago59:46

59:46

Steven does a news catchup for the month of September. Check out what's come out and what's coming up, including Fake Band Practice's Out of My Mind, Chris Braide's There Was A Time - The Songs of Marc Bolan, and Concentus - the John Wetton Live Collection, Volume 1, among others. Plus, it's been 40 years since 9012Live was filmed.…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Nektar's Mission to Mars 14:58

7M ago14:58

14:58

Steven talks about his vinyl copy of Nektar's latest album Mission to Mars. And Dan will be interviewing their drummer Jay Dittamo later today, Tues. Sept. 24th, 6pm PDT / 9pm EDT. It'll be live @DrumTalkTV on Facebook and YouTube!

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Virgil & Steve Howe's Lunar Mist 15:10

7M ago15:10

15:10

For the late Virgil Howe's birthday, Steven goes live for a bit to talk about his vinyl copy of Virgil & Steve Howe's Lunar Mist album. Have you listened to it?

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Ep 163 - The Ladder at 25 56:51

7M ago56:51

56:51

What are your memories and favorite moments of The Ladder? We’re celebrating its 25th anniversary! Join us as we talk about what we think of the album and share fan comments about it!

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Ep 162 - Adam Wakeman Interview: Jazz Sabbath - The 1968 Tapes 1:12:24

8M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Adam Wakeman joins us for an interview! We'll be talking about Jazz Sabbath and perhaps other facets of his music career! Jazz Sabbath's The 1968 Tapes comes out November 29th and can be pre-ordered here: https://jazzsabbath.bandcamp.com/album/the-1968-tapes

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Ep 161 - Reviewing Steve Howe's New Solo Album Guitarscape 30:09

8M ago30:09

30:09

We review Steve Howe's upcoming album Guitarscape, which will be releasing September 27th! The album sees Steve Howe not just on acoustic, electric, steel, and bass guitars, but also on keyboards! And joining on drums is his son Dylan Howe! Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/hkKdov

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Ep 160 - What Makes Roger Dean's Non-Yes Art Different? 1:04:16

8M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Happy 80th birthday to Roger Dean! What are some of your favorite non-Yes artworks he's done? Being very familiar with Yes, we share our observations on what makes his non-Yes art for other bands and solo albums different. He's made many incredible works over the years, so let's celebrate!

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Ep 159 - Looking at Our CD's of True by Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks 23:48

8M ago23:48

23:48

We go live to take a little look at our CD copies of True and talk about the contents!

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Ep 158 - What If Geoff Downes Rejoined Yes in 1997? 46:11

8M ago46:11

46:11

Happy birthday to Geoff Downes! Join us as we talk about him and his work, and speculate about how things might have been different had he rejoined Yes in 1997, something that almost happened!

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