More on the Target/Pearl Jam commerical

I found an article from billboard that has an interview with Kelly Curtis, longtime manager for the band. Here it is:

From Billboard.com

Exclusive: Pearl Jam Confirms Target Tie-Up

Pearl Jam was indeed recording a Target commercial under the direction of Cameron Crowe last week at Seattle's Showbox theater, Billboard can confirm. But there's more to the story than an exclusive retail relationship

While it has been known that Pearl Jam are no longer under contract after 18 years of recording for Sony-affiliated labels, there has been only speculation about who would release their next album and how. Kelly Curtis, who has managed Pearl Jam since day one, conducted a wide-ranging interview with Billboard on Sunday night, confirming that the band's next release - rumored to be called "Backspacer" and currently scheduled for an early fall release - would come without a U.S. label, but a consortium of partners, including Target as the "big box" retail partner.

"We'll have a lot of partners," said Curtis, who confirmed that deals were also finished or in the works with an online retailer, a mobile partner, a gaming company and with a network or possibly networks of indie retail stores. "Target ended up allowing us to have other partners. We'll be able to take care of all levels of the Pearl Jam fan...We wish we could tell the whole story right now, but all the deals aren't done. Target was cool enough to realize that little independent record stores are not their competition." Curtis was also quick to note that the album would be for sale via Pearl Jam's fan club, Ten Club.

News of the Target commercial taping first broke last week on antiquiet.com, which is also hosting a bootleg recording from the Target taping of a song that Curtis confirmed was called "The Fixer." While a first single hasn't been definitively chosen from the new album yet, the song is in the running. An official first single will likely be released in July.

Curtis said that the Target commercial was only one reason for the Showbox session; with singer Eddie Vedder on tour supporting his solo work for the next month, "we had a narrow window to get some footage," says Curtis. "We shot three or four songs that night." Curtis said that some of the footage may be used for a project that Cameron Crowe is working on in connection to the band's 20th anniversary.

Pearl Jam will play at least one new song tonight on the debut of "The Tonight Show" with Conan O'Brien. "That was booked months ago," said Curtis. "We didn't even know if the album was going to be finished when we booked it. It isn't like we're releasing a single after the show or anything." And while blogs are rampant with speculation that the band will play "The Fixer," Curtis said the band was still kicking around "two or three songs, all of them new" to perform.

Curtis also confirmed that the band would tour to support this latest album, and that internationally, the album would be released via Universal Music Group.

"I make decisions around the band's business that are consistent with their overall philosophy," said Curtis, "which is to sell music in a way that's accessible and affordable to their fans, on every distribution platform that their fans access music, and in a way that takes care of the little guys.

Everyone's making assumptions because Target is a big corporation," said Curtis. "Its important to remember we just got out of this 18 year relationship with Sony, and I'm pretty sure they are a bigger corporation than Target. We have the freedom to pick our partners and more control when we've ever had before. We're excited to choose who we're in business with."

Curtis says it was important to him and to the band to redefine the notion of an "exclusive" retail partnership. "I appreciate the efforts of bands like AC/DC and Radiohead," says the manager, alluding to two of the bands that have self-released albums recently. "But I wanted our plan to be multi-dimensional to address old and modern ways of fans accessing music. It will allow all of our fans to have the same access."

"This is an ongoing experiment," said Curtis. "Every time we do something it's new for us, and were not trying to tackle the whole world at once. All we've been searching for forever is independence and control over our own stuff. The way of releasing records is changing every day. This is the best way we could do it ourselves in America. Right or wrong, we'll figure that out and make it better the next time."

Pearl Jam make a commercial for Target? Not really. Let me explain

It seems that the world is coming to an end. Not only are icons dropping like flies, i.e. Farrah Faucett, Michael Jackson, but now the day that I thought I'd never see will be here soon. No, not my 40th birthday. Pearl Jam has made a commercial for a major corporation. I hear they have already filmed it, with Cameron Crowe directing. Well,if you have to make a commercial, it's always good to get a great director.

Now, I know what you're thinking right about now. "It's not like they are hawking hamburgers or cars. They're trying to sell an album." I know. I know. I guess I never wanted to see them go so mainstream.

But the more I think about it the more I can understand them having to do it. For the first time, they won't have a major label to help sell their new CD, "Backspacer". They have to do it themselves. This could be a very interesting thing to watch when you think about it. Not alot big names have done this to sell their latest album. The only other I can think of is Prince.

I think this helps both parties. The band gets their album in front on people that they may not otherwise have access to and the big box store gets exclusive rights to sell the CD. They like the money part (like I had to point that out to you).

I guess the jury will be out until September but I think Prince moved alot CD's when he sold his CD exclusivly and i think it hit number 1. What do ya think?

Backspacer Track Listing has been leaked

According to Pearl Jam Evolution fan site and a German magazine "Visions" the track listing for the new Pearl Jam CD has been leaked. It's as follows:

BACKSPACER
1. See My Friend
2. Got Some
3. The Fixer
4. Johnny Guitar
5. Just Breathe
6. Amongst The Waves
7. Unthought Known
8. Supersonic
9. Speed Of Sound
10. Force Of Nature
11. The End

For a full description of each song head over to www.pearljamevolution.blogspot.com
The site is in portugees but you can convert to English by using an online transator like BabelFish. You can get the meaning of the translation even though not true English format.

New Pearl Jam songs on Rock Band

If you're a fan of Rock Band and PJ like myself, then you're gonna love that Pearl Jam has decided to release a whole game of 50+ Pearl Jam songs. But if you can't wait 'til 2010, you can download a bundle of three songs from the rock band website. The songs include “Brother,” a live version of “Alive” and a live version of “State of Love and Trust.” The live versions are taken fron the "Drop in the Park" CD. It’ll run you 2 bucks if you buy each song separately, or $5.50 if you pick up the bulk of ‘em.

Help Pearl jam make a video

Hey guys,

Ever wanted to see a video of "PORCH" buy Pearl Jam never made one? Well, here's your chance to do just that. Here's the article that explains:

from FuelTV.com

Tickets to ACL taping in October

Hey guys,

Just want to check in with everyone and let you know that I have emailed the powers that be at Austin City Limits TV show and asked for media creditials to the Oct 3rd taping. I will be in Austin for the concert on Sunday and would love to see the taping. Cross your fingers. Post any comments. Thanks

Pearl Jam New Album Release Date set for Sept 22nd

Hey guys,

Just wanted to update all of you and let you know that Pearl Jam will be releasing their new album "Backspacer" on Tuesday, Sept 22nd, 2009. If you haven't heard "Got some" from the tonight Show, you can head over to www.tenclub.net and hear it there. Counting the days to album drop and ACL Festival.

BTW, if you are going to ACL on Sunday to see Pearl Jam, email me at mario@giventocast.com so that we can meet in person. I still want to do a podcast from there but I may not be able to... more info. on that as the date gets nearer.

I hope to get next podcast up as soon as I can. Just started a new job so my free time has been cut bigtime.

Pearl Jam to tape Austin City Limits on Oct. 3rd

It seems my sources were correct when they told me that PJ would be taping an episode of Austin City Limits on the weekend that they would be in Texas for the ACL festival. austin360.com has confirmed that they will be taping on Sat., Oct. 3rd. I am going to try very best to snag a ticket to the show, but with a capacity of 320 seats, it's gonna be tough. I will be at the ACL festival on Oct. 4th to see the guys close out the 3 day event. Stay tuned for more details.

If you want to read the whole article click here.

New Given To Cast Podcast

Hey guys,

Since PJ is doing stuff again I am going to try get this podcast out every week again and hopefully get some live podcast from the tour this October. In the meantime, here's the next episode of Given To Cast



Show Notes:
Week in Review
Song of the Week: (Breath and a Scream from new TEN re-release)
Covered: Black (by Aaron Lewis of STAIND)
Contest Info.
Email Question

I will post all Contest info. shortly for now you have to listen to the show.

P.S.: Check out my podcast on podOmatic here: http://giventocast.podOmatic.com
You can subscribe to the podcast and you will be emailed when the latest show is up and ready.

UPDATE: As stated on podcast, it was rumored that Pearl Jam will tape a segment of Austin City Limits and it turns out, it's true. Here's the story.

PBS hit concert series Austin City Limits is celebrating 35 years on the air, and they've snagged some top-notch acts to help with the festivities. The upcoming season will premier on Oct. 3 with the help of Dave Matthews Band.
Following Matthews, the lineup will be comprised of Pearl Jam, Kenny Chesney, Elvis Costello, Willie Nelson & Asleep at the Wheel, Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Ben Harper and Relentless 7, M. Ward, Andrew Bird, Madeline Peyroux, St. Vincent, Heartless Bastards, Okkervil River and Band of Heathens.

Other performers and exact broadcast dates are forthcoming.

BREAKING TOUR NEWS!!!!

*** BREAKING NEWS *** BREAKING NEWS *** BREAKING NEWS ***

Pearl Jam has confirmed to headline Austin City Limits Festival in October!!! That's right Texas fans, after 8 years, Pearl Jam is returning to Texas to play the Austin City Limits Festival on Oct. 2-4, 2009. No word on wich date and time. (My birthday is Oct. 2, guess what I'm getting!!!!)

Anyway, according to austin360.com and another Texas promoter I personally know, they have confirmed that Pearl Jam along with Dave Mathews Band, Beastie Boys, Kings of Leon and Ghostland Observatory are playing this year.

Tickets are for the whole 3 day event are $185 each with VIP tickets running $850 each, Whew!!! The offical announcement will come out April 28th. For more info, visit their website, www.aclfestival.com

P.S. A little birdy told me they may be doing more shows in the area. Like Houston, Dallas or San Antonio. Keeping fingers crossed for Corpus

Ten Redux Review podcast

Hey guys,

Guess who's back? Yeah, I know, it's only me but as I know you know, our favorite band is re0releasign their debut album, "TEN" on March 24, but happen to have gotten my hands on the Redux part of the re-release and I'm hoping to get a new podcast up ASAP. If anyone is interested in helping me out witht he review, send me an email t: mario@giventocast.com and I'll get back to you. Thanks

Vote for Change? Part 1

Hey guys,

Here's the first of 3 parts of the documentry of the Vote for Change? tour Pearl Jam and other bands did in October of 2004.


Pearl Jam: Vote For Change? 2004 - PART 1 from Pearl Jam on Vimeo.

Don't start celebrating early!!!

Hey guys,

For all those Obama supporters that are becoming over confident of an Obama win, check out this video. Keep making the arguement to vote for Obama no matter where you live in the USA.

Fight The Smears

Fight the smears of John McCain's campaign and spread the truth

Pallin' around with hate

Hey guys,

Just wanted to post another video from Brave New Films about all the hate talk coming from McCain/Palin rallies.



UPDATED: This is another video from a campaign rally. It's just shos how ignorant and misinformed you can be if all you do is watch FOX News or listen to all right wing radio.



This video was put together before we got word that two Obama supporters at a Palin rally got punched in the face and body by some Palin supporters. They were escorted out of the rally and as a result, filed a police report. More to come.

Vote Vets New Ad

Here's the new Vote Vets ad slamming McCain for his Voting record on veterans' issues. If you're a Vet or know one, you may want to hear the truth from actual Iraq War Veteran. Here' it is:

Keating Economics - What john McCain wants you to forget

Hey guys,

I just wanted to post a documentry on John McCain and Charles Keating. Please take the time to watch this 13 min film. It explains how John McCain was involved with the S&L scandal and eventual collapse. He and Sarah Palin want to "turn the page" on this economic crisis and resort to smearing and "swift-boating" their way into the white house. Don't fall for that. Watch this film and share it with everyone you know. Here's the film:

The Real McCain 3 - Economics

Hey guys,

Here's the Real McCain on Economics. it's kinda hard to trust a guy like this with the Economy.

The Real McCain

It's time we tell the truth about John McCain. Send this video to 10 of your closest friends and family. We cannot continue this path that we have been on for the last 8 years. It's time for change!!! Watch this video and I think it will convince you to vote for Obama!!!!



VOTE ON NOV. 4TH!!!!!

It's time to speak up

Hey guys,

I know that I have neglected this blog for a whle now and I promise that I will get back to this podcast as soon as this political season is over. I have been spending my free time volunteering for the Obama Campaign. This is a very inportant time in our nation's history and if you plan on being here for the next 4 to 8 years, you owe it to yourself and your kids to get involved. I have it hard here in Texas. Not only has Pearl Jam skipped over us for the last 4 years (I know they'll be back soon!!!LOL) but I also live in a state that will probably go to the Republicans.

I have struggled to be able to get another view on politics out to the local public but there not much of an outlet to do that here. This area is dominated by right wing radio and if you trying calling them on their one sided views, they either try to make you look dumb or just plain cut you off. They always have the last word and never let you finish any statement. So I have decided to call them out. I will be calling a local radio show today (Sept 22) and challenging the host, Eric Von Wade, ( www.ericvonwade.com ) to a debate on the issues (Visit his site to see what kind of person here is). My bet is that he will either brush it off or just say no. He has all the advantages. All I have on my side is the truth. That's all I need.

I have started up a new blog site for my political views and I invite you to join me in expressing yours there as well. I will not censor you or make fun of your views but instead talk about them.

I call this new blog site "Given To Speak". Please subscribe to it at: www.giventospeak.blogspot.com

Thanks

South Texas Music Fest - Telsa "Modern Day Cowboy"

Here's a video of Tesla doing "Modern Day Cowboy" on Saturday night. Sorry the video ain't the greatest. Sounds good though!!!

South Texas Rock Fest pics

Hey guys,

Sorry for the deley on the podcast but I am having trouble with my recording software. It seems i will have to re-do the whole show. I will be getting to that shortly.

But I wanted to upload some pics of the South Texas RockFest i went to this weekend in San Antonio. First off, I know that these are 70's and 80's bands but this was a great show. My brother works for the Miller Lite Distributor in S.A. and got me and my wife the sweet hookup to their private party area on stage. Yes on stage!!! All the beer and food you can eat and pretty cool place to hang out. It was 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday and it was HOT!!!! Anyway... I took some pictures and some video of the show. I got to meet Jeff Keith of Tesla on his way up to the stage. Here's the pictures I took:



I got a picture of don Dokken of Dokken as well:



I'll be uploading video soon of Tesla from Sat. night. All in all, it was a great weekend. I had great time.

Podcast is coming soon.

Show #2 is almost done!!!!

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you guys know that I am putting the finishing touches on the next show and it will include some of the Bonnaroo show I just downloaded (FINALLY!!!) the show from Ten Club and I am stoked with the sound. I'm blaring it right now!!!! Anyway... show's coming this weekend.

BTW, on a side note, I will be attending The South Texas Rock Fest in San Antonio ths weekend and my brother has the sweet hook up. (Thanks, Bro!) Let's just say we will be backstage livin' up. I hope to meet the guys from Queensryche again (met them a few years back at show in S.A.) and Dokken. Tesla is on Sat. and I may be there for that as well. To see the whole line up, check out the website at: www.southtexasrockfest.com

Pearl Jam at MSG I - 6-24-08

Check out this video of last night show.... LEASH!!!!!

June 16, 2006

Hey guys,

Just wanted to update you on some things.


First things first, I have added an email subscription box to the right so that so you can receive emails everytime I update my blog.

Second, about the Skypecast, as some of you may have noticed, we had one planned for one before the show but I couldn't get to my PC in time. I was coming in from out-of-town and got home late. I will be trying to schedule one in a few days. Let me know if you have any suggestions for topics to discuss.

Third, from what I hear, Pearl Jam torn it up at Bonnaroo on Sat. night, doing an almost 3 hour set. It seems that this pissed off "king" Kanye and supposedly caused him to perform at 4:30am!!! It seems that he wanted to perform on the main stage so that he could do his 'Glow in the dark " show. What an ass!!! Everytime I want to like this guys, he does something stupid like this. But I digress... Hear more about this story on the next podcast.

Lastly, I wanted to let you guys know that I will have purchased The Bonnaroo bootleg. I am willing to trade with someone that is buying another show so that I can use on the podcast. If you are interested in helping out the show, email me at: mario@giventocast.com

BTW, working on the next show. It should be up by end of week. Thanks

No webcast of PJ at Bonnaroo... but I hear they'll be on FUSE tv

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you now though Pearl jam are playing Bonnaroo, there will be no webcast of them. guess they're really pissed at AT&T. Suck it, AT&T!!!! Anyway...

There is a good chance of seeing a few songs on Fuse. Check out www.fuse.tv and check listings and times

Given To Cast Podcast Show #1 -6-12-2008

Hey guys,

The first show of what I hope are many podcasts to come. Enjoy!!!!



Show Notes:

New Intro
Week in Review
Song of the week - Here's to the State...
Pearl Jam-Covered - Seether covers "Immortality"
Mailbag

Please feel free to email any suggestions, comments, show reviews and/or show ideas to:
mario@giventocast.com

NOTE: If you want to participate in a LIVE roundtable discussions on the Pearl jam or the topics of the day, join me and others PJ fans at my Skype address : GIVENTOCAST1 If you need to download software, it's FREE d/l and to participate, you can d/l it at: www.skype.com. You will need Mic/headphone and cable or DSl connection.

Time of roundtable will be at: 8:30 pm CST, Sat., June 14, BEFORE Pearl Jam take the stage at Bonnaroo.

Don't worry if they webcast show, we will not go longer than that. Email me to RSVP for the chat session.

PODCAST CORRECTION: When announcing the start of Pearl Jam's Summer tour, I mistakenly announced their first show was on Thursday, June 12. the correct day was Wednesday, June 11. Sorry for the mistake.

The Empire Strikes Barack

I thought this was funny, even though we are supposed to be uniting th party. this is pretty good.



New podcast coming this week with a new format... The podcast is going to an adult format, which means no censorship of language and content!!!

Stay Tuned.

I am trying to get back to this...

He guys,

I wanted to let you guys know that I am working on some things and I will get another podcast up very soon. I have been very busy with family, work and other things that consume our lives and I'm finding it harder to buy gas to get around to do them.

Gone forever are the days of 59 cents a gallon. The price it cost to fill up my go-cart and drive it around an empty parking lot on a Sunday afternoon. Now, if I still had that go-cart, I would be paying $ 3.49 a gallon to ride that around.

I am so glad there is someone running for president that understands this and isn't afraid to tell the American people the truth, instead of pandering to them and promising little more than a band-aid solution for an on going problem. Take a look at this video and see why I am voting for this man.



Stay Tuned, we'll be back!!!!

Bill Clinton urges you to choose HOPE..

Hey guys,

Been totally swamped lately and I know I promised to get this blog going again but I have been way too busy with work, family and just life. I am going to start this someday, maybe when they start touring again, I'll bring this back. For now, I'm going to focus on using any free time I may have to campaigning for Barack Obama.

Being a Texan, I got my turn at voting AND caucusing last night. Though we didn't do well in our precinct, he did much better in the cities and areas around Houston and Dallas. As for the popular vote, we just missed it. Pretty good though for someone that was 20 point underdog last month. Just ran outta time.

In any event, it's over. I'm beat after standing out side my polling place in Corpus. But I wanted to let you guys know that if you live in Pennsylvania or any other state that will vote in the next few weeks, get involved and help Barack wrap this up in April.

I found this clip of Bill Clintion praising John Kerry in 2004 when he campaigned for him. Listen to what he says and ask yourself this question, "How can he sing the praises of John Kerry about how he inspires "hope"? With that logic you should vote for Obama, right?

Anyway here's the clip:



TRANSCRIPT: Now, one of Clinton Laws of Politics is this: "If one candidate is trying to scare you and one candiate is trying to get you to think, if one cadidate is appealing to your fears and the other is appealing to your hopes, you better vote for the one that wants you to think and hope. That's the best."



"Yes, We Can"
will.i.am

www.barackobama.com

Episode 36 is coming soon & other things

Hey guys,

Putting finishing touches on the next episode but I wanted to let you in on what will be happening in future episdoes starting with Episode 36. I am bringing back The Call Out contest and I will giving away some pretty cool prizes including A-one-of-a-kind T-Shirt I made as a mock up for some future T-Shirts I am in the process of making,indoor wall decals (just like FatHead decals) of Pearl Jam and much more!!!

So here's what you need to do. Email me your name and phone number you wish to be contacted at and best time to call and you will be entered in the contest. If you're picked, I will call you and ask you a Pearl Jam related question, if you answer correctly you will that episode's prize. It's that simple.

Stay tuned

UPDATE: my email address is: mario@giventocast.com

Vote for me and win!!!

Hey guys,

As you know from my last post, I entered the banner below in the brickfish.com contest. I have decided if you guys help me win, I will give one lucky winner the New Pearl Jam DVD, Immagine in Cornice. And if you sign up(FREE)on brickfish.com and vote for me, I will give the winner the DVD and a Given To Cast T-shirt. Please vote as much as you can. Thanks!!

Once you vote, send in your name, email and phone number where you can be reached at and I will enter your name in the drawing. Good Luck!!! mario@giventocast.com or giventocast@aol.com

go to www.brickfish.com/giventocast

Pearl Jam DVD banner contest - Vote for mine, Please!

Hey guys,

There's a Pearl Jam contest on Brickfish.com I have entered. You have to create a banner for your web pages. I need all the votes I can get. Please vote for mine. Here's what it looks like:



Thanks!

New Poll for SotW

Hey guys,

I want to leave it up to you to choose the next Song of the Week for the next podcast. Check out the poll on the top right hand side and votee for your choice. The top vote will be played in Episode 36. Hurry poll closes Friday, Sept. 14 at 12:00 pm.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: #35

Hey guys,

Long time, no podcast, huh??!!! We'll, if you have been waiting (yeah, right, Episode 35 is up and ready for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!!!

Show Notes:
- The Week in Review
- Song of the Week - Hard Sun by Eddie Vedder
- What happened to me in the last few months?
- Rare Song - Anything In Between (unreleased track)
- Email Question

P.S.: New email is giventocast@aim.com

Trailer for New Pearl Jam DVD

Hey guys,

Here's the trailer for the new Pearl Jam DVD coming out September 25, Immagine In Cornice (Italian for “Picture In A Frame”).



Enjoy!!

AT&T: It was a mistake??!!! Yeah, right!

Hey guys,

Just wanted to put my 2 cents in about what AT&T admits was "a mistake" by the monitor of the Lollapalooza webcast.

If you haven't heard, during the webcast of Pearl Jam's set this past weekend, AT&T took it upon itself, at least this "monitor" did, to censor Ed and the band from their opinions of George Bush. Now, if you guys know me, this is a big issue with me, censorship and this "president".

This is what you should've heard:


Now, I know what some of you might be thinking, "It was just a few seconds. It wasn't that bad." Well, I beg to differ. If we allow big corporations to censor what we say, in any way whatsoever, we are setting a precedence that could allow them to censor our phone calls, blogs or any other free speech protected by the constitution. If you noticed that as soon as they we called out by the band, AT&T immediately issued a statement.

"The editing of the Pearl Jam performance on Sunday night was a serious mistake made by a Webcast vendor and completely contrary to our policy," AT&T's statement said. "We have policies in place with respect to editing excessive profanity, but AT&T does not edit or censor performances. We have that policy in place because the Blue Room is not age-restricted."

I think AT&T needs to go further than just issuing a statement. I don't even think they apologized for it. They just say it isn't their policy to censor artists. They need to fire their vendor.

This isn't the first time the AT&T has done this. They did the same thing on the webcasts from Bonnaroo in June during the John Butler Trio show when he was talking about the lack of response from our government during Katrina, and also during the Flaming Lips show when the lead singer was talking about how much George Bush had screwed up. I saw the webcasts. The sound did not cut out at any other time - only when someone was talking about George Bush or the goverment in a negative way.

I think it's time for us to let AT&T know that we won't tolerate this from them or any other big corporation. As of yesterday, I have decided to cancel my home phone and internet service I have with AT&T. I have had their service for over a year now so I won't incur any penalties. When asked by the rep. why I was canceling my service, I ,at first, said it was personal reasons. She kept on asking in different ways, why I was cancelling. After taking a deep breath, I told her I can not in good conscience continue giving my hard earned money to a company that believes in censorship. She quickly retorted that they don't. Then I told her the story about the show and that this wasn't a one-time incident. To her credit, she heard me out but said she knew nothing about what I was telling her and that it was news to her. I suggested she look into it for herself but that I had already made my decision to cancel. She went ahead and did just that for me and apologized for what "I felt" happened.

So, I challenge all you PJ fans and others to take a stand like I did. If you use AT&T, stop using them. They will get the message.

Peace!

Sorry for going M.I.A. but...

Hey guys,

Sorry for going M.I.A. in the middle of the 3 part series on the The Gorge Box Set but it couldn't be helped.

On July 12, I lost a good and old friend of mine. It was a shock to hear the news. I dropped everything and went to be with his parents. They are taking it the hardest.

He was an only child and a father of three boys and loving husband. We grew up together as kids and there wasn't a weekend that went by that we didn't sleep over at each other's houses. But as the years past, we grew apart and found other friends but we would see each other at least 4 or 5 times a year on holidays.

I had visited with his mother the week before his death and asked how he was doing. She let me know that he had been kinda down lately. It seems he had been unhappy about living 2 hours away from his parents and the job he had was less than he envisioned for himself.

I should've called him. I should've been there for him. But life got in the way and I missed my chance.

He came home to visit his parents that week. I think it made him feel happy being home. On July 11th, sometime that night, he took a handful of prescription medicine from his mother's cabinet and never woke up.

As a person of faith, it goes against my belief to take your life and I have been wrestling with this in my mind for these past weeks. Anger at him and myself. Sadness and tears at his funeral. The realization that he's gone.

If you know of anyone that is depressed, don't ignore it or put off speaking with them. Your voice and ears could be what puts their minds at ease. Get them some help or just be there for them.

The next podcast is dedicated to him.

Alex, we miss you!!!

Here's a link to his Obit:

http://obits.caller.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewobit&ID=55193

The Gorge Box Set Podcast (Part 1)

Hey guys,

Had to get this out ASAP for those of you who can't wait for their copy.

Enjoy!!!

Part 2 coming very soon.

The Gorge Box Set is Here!!!

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know I received the Gorge Box Set early!!! i just got it in and it's awesome of course. look for my three part episode featuring these awesome shows!!!

Episode 34 in the Works.. but need your help!!!!

Hey guys,

I am in the process of finishing up the next episode to get out this weekend and I wanted to get you guys to send me your suggestions on new sites and your favorite Pearl Jam fan sites. I am starting a new segment to the show entitled, "The Fan Site Spotlight". I will visit the featured site and promote it on this blog. When possible , I will try to have a brief interview with the webmaster of the site.

Send your suggestions to mario@giventocast.com

Episode 34 coming up!

Also, I will have a three part episode dedicated to the Gorge Box Set release. I should be receiving it on Tuesday. Feel free to send my your thoughts on the shows and if you were there, your reviews would be great. I'll read the best ones during the shows.

Episode 33

Hey Guys,

Here's Episode 33.



Show Notes:

The Week in Review
Song of the Week (No More)
Rare Song (Constellations)
Our Favourite Shows (April, 2003 - San Antonio, TX)
Bonus Show: (Festimad 2007 - Madrid Spain 6-9-07)

Pearl Jam rocks Madrid

Hey guys,

I just got through rockin' in the afternoon with our favorite band and the show was excellent, if you you don't count the two radio announcers that felt they need to give a play-by-play. Anyway, I will include the show on my next podcast coming out on Monday. Stay Tuned

Putting the final touches..

Hey guys,

It's been a busy last couple of weeks and I'm almost done with episode 32 and it should be up by this weekend so look for it on your iTunes or come back here and d/l it.

I'm a celebrity.... well, not really

Hey guys,

Just wanted to post here that I have had my 15 minutes of fame yesterday. Well, if you call winning a contest and being able to sponsor a lunch hour request show on the radio, fame, then I'm a celebrity.

Oh, BTW, the DJ that hosts the show, sent me a copy of the short interview and I'll play it on the next show. Got in a little plug for the podcast, too.

Anyway... stay tuned for Episode 32.

Episode 31ready to download

Hey guys,

Episdoe 31 is up and ready

Show notes:

• The Week in Review
• SotW - Fatal
• Interview with CEO of Burnlounge - Alex Arnold
• Rare Song - Beast of Burden (The Rolling Stones cover)
• Our Favourite Shows - Houston 2000 I &II

Episode 31 coming soon

Hey guys,

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am finishing up the next podcast and it'll be up soon. I had to find some music I had misplaced to finish up the "Our Favourite Shows" segment.


Stay tuned.

New Episode coming this week

Hey guys,

Now that we have our future Ten Club member home and settled in, I can get back to my regularly scheduled podcasts. I am putting the finishing touches on the next episode and it should be out early next week. I have decided to skip the one year anniversary show and just continue on with new episodes; maybe I'll try to have a 2nd year anniversary show next Febuary.

In the meantime, stay tuned for our new episode in a few days. Thanks for your patience and contiued support.

Andrew Jonathan Aguilar has arrived!

Hey guys,

I've been up most of the night but wanted to let all you Given To Cast listeners know that the latest addition to the Pearl Jam nation has arrived!

Andrew Jonathan Aguilar came into the world last night at 10:34 pm cst. He weighed 8lbs. 7 oz. and is 20 1/4" long. He's healthy and mom is in good sprirts, too.

Take a look at the newest addition to our family here

Thanks again to you guys that wished us well.

Episode 30

Hey,

Episode 30 is up!

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SotW - Man of the Hour - Bridge School
• Trivia winner
• Rare Song - Save it for Later -cover
• Our Favourite Shows - Mario's Favourite Shows - Show #2 Dallas, Texas, Reunion Arena, July 5, 1998

Shaq and Burnlounge 2.0

Shaq puts out his own Burnlounge 2.0 commercial and says that Burnlounge is here to stay. He also said that he wanted to be the biggest retailer in Burnlounge.

The future of Burnlounge is very clear; the most dynamic entertainment company in the world. With the launch of 2.0 we will be the first company in history to have both all of the major music content and all of the major film content in one seamless platform. 2007 will be a year that an entire industry changes and you ladies and gentlemen are perfectly positioned to take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

For more information go to my site, click on Burnlounge and watch the commercial. If you want to become a retailer or have more questions, email me at mario@giventocast.com and I'll send you a PDF file that should answer most of your questions or email through the Burnlounge site.

Episode 29

Hey guys,

Episode 29 is up and we have a new segement this week.

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SotW- Whipping
• Trivia Q&A
• Rare Song - I Can't Explain - The Who
• NEW SEGMENT: Our Favorite Shows (9/16/1995 - Southpark Meadows - Austin, TX)

Enjoy!!!

EDIT: BTW, if you like the new segment, "Our Favorite Shows", and want the whole show, along with cover art, you can head over to The Army Reserve and download FLAC and MP3 formats. Murry has tons of shows and he's going to help me out with making this a permenent segment. Special thanks to him for all he does for the podcast.

Do you have a favorite show? Email me yours at mario@giventocast.com and we will make a list of the most popular ones and go from there.

P.S.: "Our Favorite Shows" is dedicated to the website pearljamlive.com We miss this site and I hope this segment of the show can fill in a small gap of what we're missing in their absence. Hurry back, guys.

Breaking News: 2007 European Tour Announced

EUROPE TOUR IN JUNE 2007

Pearl Jam is back on the road again ... Come June 2007, Pearl Jam will revisit the old country for another European tour of both festival and exclusive showdates.The Ten Club would like to offer members the opportunity to purchase tickets directly from the fan club, for exclusive Pearl Jam shows only. Ticket information for festival dates will be posted in the coming weeks.You must be an active member as of January 24, 2007 to qualify for fan club tickets. The ticket opportunity is for two (2) general admission tickets per show. No single tickets will be sold. You will receive 2 wristbands with your tickets, which will allow early entry into the venue 15 minutes before doors open to the public. At Wembley Arena in London, early entry will not be allowed. Therefore, we have reserved the entire floor for fan club only!!! Any tickets not sold during the fan club pre-sale will have to be released for public sale...So buy buy buy!!!Ten Club tickets can be purchased online here with a Visa or Mastercard only. Ticket prices will vary. Tickets are available while supplies last.Please pay close attention to Ten Club ticket on-sale times listed below. ALL Ten Club ticket sales will end on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 5pm Pacific Time. Click here for the time zone conversion.


DATE: JUN. 8
CITY:LISBON, PORTUGAL
VENUE: PASSEIO MARITIMO ALGES
10C SALE: N/A

DATE: JUN. 9
CITY: MADRID, SPAIN
VENUE: FESTIMAD
10C SALE: N/A

DATE: JUN. 12*
CITY: MUNICH, GERMANY
VENUE: OLYMPICHALLE
10C SALE: Jan. 29 9am PST

DATE: June 13
CITY: KATOWICE, POLAND
VENUE: CHORZOW STADION SLASKI
10C SALE: Jan. 26 1am PST !!!

DATE: June 15
CITY: ITALY
VENUE: TBA
10C SALE: N/A

DATE: June 16
CITY: VIENNA, AUSTRIA
VENUE: NOVA ROCK FESTIVAL
10C SALE: N/A

DATE: June 18*
CITY: LONDON, ENGLAND
VENUE: WEMBLEY ARENA
10C SALE: Jan. 29 9am PST

DATE: June 21
CITY: DUSSELDORF, GERMANY
VENUE: LTU ARENA
10C SALE: Jan. 29 9am PST

DATE: June 23
CITY: TUTTLINGEN, GERMANY
VENUE: SOUTHSIDE FESITVAL
10C SALE: N/A

DATE: June 24
CITY: SCHEEBEL, GERMANY
VENUE: HURRICANE FESTIVAL
10C SALE: N/A

DATE: June 26
CITY: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
VENUE: FORUM
10C SALE: Jan. 26 1am PST !!!

DATE: June 28
CITY: NIJMEGEN, HOLLAND
VENUE: GOEFFERT PARK
10C SALE: Jan. 29 9am PST

DATE: June 29
CITY: WERCHTER, BELGIUM
VENUE: WERCHTER FESTIVAL
10C SALE: N/A

Nonedates are subject to change

*Travel package opportunities are available for these dates. Click here for more information.The Ten Club ticket opportunity is for Ten Club members only. The Ten Club member must be present to collect the tickets on the day of the show. Tickets cannot be transferred or exchanged. All ticket sales are final.If you require wheelchair accessible seating, please contact the Ten Club directly at tickets@tenclub.net.All ticket questions can be directed to: tickets@tenclub.net or 1-800-724-8038 during 10am-5pm PST.

Man, I wish I could go...DAMN!!! Come on, South in the Fall!!!

Episode 28

Hey guys,

Episode 28 is ready for your enjoyment.

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review


• SotW - Indifference


• Interview with a Fan - JR, Jessica, Kathy from Two Feet Thick


• Rare Song-

Episode 27

Hey Guys,

Episdoe 27 is up!!

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SOTW - Tremor Christ
• Interview With A Fan -Adam Tutty with One Lucky Fan
• Trivia Question
• Rare Song(s)

BurnLounge & Epi. 26

Hey guys,

Episode 27 is coming out tomorrow and it's good one. I have a another great Interview with a Fan and I'm bringing back the Triva Question segment. Hint: It will be based on Episode 26.

I also want to let everyone know that I am now an independent retailer for BURNLOUNGE.

What is BURNLOUGE? It's my own online music store and soon (early 2007) you can also download movies, ringtones, ebooks, games and merchandise.

That's right, you can now download music directly from my site right now, including your favorite band, Pearl Jam and it's 100% legal.

You can download whole albums or just the tracks you want. You can choose from thousands of songs from some of the biggest artists of today and of the past for as little as 99 cents per song. You can do what you are already doing and help out Given To Cast at the same time. Downloads are 100% legal and the price is the same as iTunes or any other online music store out there.

Here's the best thing about BurnLounge, you can do the same thing I'm doing and earn reward points that you can trade in for merchandise or earn some extra cash.

Check out my store at: www.burnlounge.com/MarioAguilar and click "Watch the Commercial" at the bottom of the page.

Episode 26

Hey guys,

Episode 26 is up and ready to download.

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SOTW - Love Reign O'er Me - The Who cover
• Interview with a Fan - Murry from The Army Reserve
• Mailbag
• Rare Song - Picture in a Frame - Bridge School 2006 Day 1

NOTICE TO ALL iTUNES SUBSCRIBERS:

The old subscription link is now down forever.

Please subscribe to NEW LINK.

Instructions:

1. open iTunes

2.scroll to ADVANCEDand down to SUBSCRIBE TO PODCAST

3. Enter the link below

http:\\feeds.twango.com/podcast/channel/giventocast.public

4. done!

Episode 26 will be up tomorrow

Hey guys,

I'll be finished with Episode 26 by tomorrow night and it should be up then. I have changed pod hosting sites so the iTunes link will change as well. I will be posting instructions for iTunes subscribers in the next post.

On Tap for Episode 26:

• SOTW - "Love Reign O'er Me" Pearl Jam covering The Who classic for an upcoming movie.
• Interview with a Fan is back and I'll be interviewing Big Wave Rider from The Army Reserve fan site
• and much more.

Stay Tuned

Podcast download problems

Hey guys,

I'm having trouble uploading the podcast file to where I used to upload to. So I am uploading to a different site. This may affect iTunes subscribers right now til I get it fixed. In the meantime, you can download it directly from here. Just click the title of the Episode and you should be able to download it to your PC. Thanks.

Mario

The 2006 Given To Cast Christimas Show

Hey, guys,

Here's the Christmas show. Enjoy!!

P.S.: I've had problems uploading this file so if it's down, email me please
mario@giventocast.com

Thanks and Merry Christmas!!!

Episode 25 - The 2006 Given To Cast Christmas Special - Coming Soon!

Hey guys,

I am sorry for the long time away but it couldn't be helped. I'll explain on the podcast in more detail. Anyway, I've decided to shelf the podcast I was putting together and put together a Christmas show. If any of you guys have any suggestions, feel free to send in your request. I'll try to fit them in.

Cross your fingers and let's hope I can get this one up pretty quickly.

Thanks!

Episode 25 will be up soon

Hey guys,

I am sorry for not putting up an episode in a few weeks but I am putting together one as I type and hopefully it'll be up tomorrow and I'll get to put it up then. Thanks for you patience and if any fan out there want to do to sign up for Interview with a Fan, please email at mario@giventocast.com

Thanks

Mario

Vote for Change from now to Nov. 7th

Hey guys,

I just wanted to remind everyone that your vote counts and we need you to vote for change now. I'm neither Republican nor Democrat but I feel the need to urge everyone to vote out the Republicans so that change can happen.

Check this out:

Stay the Course Ad

"We've never been 'Stay the Course'"... really?

Stay The Course

I could go on but you get it. VOTE for CHANGE!!!! NOW! Early voting has started already.

P.S.

New podcast soon!!!

Other than Pearl Jam... Alice In Chains show

Hey Guys,
Just wanted to chime in on the Alice in Chains show I saw last week here in Corpus Christi. Awesome show. For those who haven't seen the latest incarnation of AIC, you won't be disappointed with the absense of Layne Staley. Though he is missed, the replacement singer, William DuVall does just to Lanye's vocal parts. All in all, a great show. Pictures above:

Episode 24

Hey guys,

Sorry so late with the podcast. I've been really busy.

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SofW - Good-bye (Ed solo)
• Rare Song (Masters of War - Hollywood Secret show)
• A gift to Dave Mathews fans

Fonpods - The easiest way to join the podcast revolution

Hey guys,

I just wanted to let everyone know that it's easier than ever for everyone who owns a cell phone to listen to the podcast.

Making its debut this weekend at Podcast and Portable Media Expo in Toranto this weekend, FONPODS is a FREE service (though cell rate apply -TOTALLY FREE if you use during your FREE night s and Weekends cell plan you may have) that you can sign up for. Click HERE to see how it works!


Now there's no excuse to miss a podcast. Check out their site for more information.

Mario

P.S.: Episode 24 is on its way soon

ITunes subscribers Update

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let all you iTunes subscribers out there. I have fixed the problem and you should be able to download from there now. You may need to "UPDATE" again to get the Episdoes to download. Thanks to John for catching that error.

Mario

Episode 23

Hey guys,

Episode 23 is ready to go!

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• Song of the Week - (Big Wave)
• Rare Song - (Patriot)
• Mailbag

P.S.: I know that the last podcast didn't make to those of you the use iTunes. I am checking on it and I hope to find out the problem soon.

Mario

Episode 22

Hey guys,

Episode 22 is ready to go!!

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SotW- Indifference (Dublin 2006)
• Rare Song - Education and The Boys are Back in Town (Dublin 2006)

New Domain for podcast site

Hey guys,

I just wanted to let you guys know that this site will be easier to access and remember. I have finally bit the bullet and purchased the domain for the podcast.


giventocast.com

If you want to let your fellow Pearl Jammers know how to listen to the show, it's now easier than ever to pass along the address. Thanks to all of you that have supported the podcast thus far and welcome to all the new listeners for giving the podcast a chance to grow on you.

GivenToCast.com

Episode 21

Hey guys,

Had some time to crank out a quick episode this week. Here are the show notes:

Show Notes

• The week in Review
• SotW - Even Flow (Reading Fest. 2006)
• Mailbag
• Rare Song

I am taking names for Interview with a Fan and the first panel of The Given To Cast Roundtable. (I know, it sounds cheesy, but... well... you come up with a better name.)

Send your information to giventocast@grandecom.net

I will get back to you as soon as I can.

P.S.: I am especially putting a shout out there to any female fans. You will be put straight to the front of the line. (I am looking for a woman's perspective of the band, not for a date.... don't freak out, ladies.)

Peace!

Given To Cast on hiatus for a few weeks

Hey guys,

I'm sorry that I haven't been able to do the podcast in the past weeks but I have been so busy with work, my daughter just started school this week and well, Pearl Jam is on break til the end of this month. Not to worry, I'll be getting back to the podcasts in a week or so.

In the meantime, please keep sending me those emails with your suggestions, interest in the contests, interviews, etc. to giventocast@grandecom.net

Thank you guys for all your patience.

Peace!!!

Episode 20 is ready to go

Hey guys,

Episode 20 is ready for download.
Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SotW (Daughter, It's OK tag - Gorge 1 show 7-22-06
• Interview with Dirty Frank (Pearl Jam tribute band)
• Rare Song (Back to Saskatoon)
• Mailbag

Episode 20 will be up Monday

Hey guys,

Episode will be up tomorrow. I will be changing the upload day to Mondays.

BTW, Episode 20 will include an interview with Dirty Frank, a Pearl Jam tribute band and we'll look back at the last 19 shows.

Dirty Frank Interview - send in your questions

Hey guys,

I have a tentative interview with Dirty Frank - A Pearl Jam Tribute Band, set for this Sat. afternoon. It may be pushed back a few days depending on being able to connect with them on Sat. Want to ask a question, please send them in to giventocast@grandecom.net and I'll try to fit your question in the interview.

Peace!

Episode 19 - July 21...eeerrrr...24th

Hey Guys,

Sorry so late. I needed more time to finish up the podcast this week. Looking forward to our 20th show. Wow!!! Never thought I'd do 20 shows. Thanks to all of you.

Episdoe 19 - Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SotW (Here's to the State of George W.)
• Mailbag
• Rare Song (All Along The Watchtower)

P.S.: I have a personal surprise annoucement for next week's Episode. Stay tuned.

Santa Barabara show pictures

Photos courtesy of
Robert Saldana

Episode 18 - July 14, 2006

Hey guys,

Episode 18 is up!

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• SotW: (Love Boat Captain)
• Housekeeping
• Rare Song: (I'm Open)
• VH1 Storytellers Review (No Email this week)

Sign up for the Call Out Contest at giventocast@grandecom.net and give us your name, contact number and we may call you between the hours of 5 and 7 pm cst on Sunday July 16,if you answer the question correctly you will win a Given To Cast t-Shirt.

Good Luck!

We're back and ready for our next show

Hey guys,



Just wanted to let you know that we arrive home safe and sound (and a little light in the wallet) and we had a great time at the parks. Thank you to the people who came up to me and said hi, including someone from Australia that happen to be staying at the same hotel we stayed.

Stay tuned to next few episodes for some audio of a couple of winners of shirts that we met.

Next Episode will be up on Friday

Day 4

We are at mgm studios til 6:00. We are staying at pop century til thurs.

Day 3

Today i am at magic kingdom Til 3 00 . Tonight i will be at epcot. No one has found me yet good luck

Day 1

I am at animal kingdom til 12 then magic kingdom at night. Come and find me

Episode 17 - June 30, 2006

Here's the latest podcast.

Enjoy!!!

Mario

Where in the "World" is Mario? Contest

Hey guys,

Here's the information on the "Where in the 'world' is Mario? Contest. Here are the rules:

I will be in Orlando, FL at Walt DisneyWorld from July 2 to July 8 and will be wearing my "GIVEN TO CAST" T-Shirt. Like the one above. I have 4 colored shirts: Burnt Orange (UT colors), Dk. Brown, Tan, and light blue. I could be wearing anyone of these colors on anyone of the days I will be there. To make it a bit easier for you guys to find me, I will be posting which parks I will be in on each day. ( I will be adding that schedule later today)

Here's where you come in. If you are the first person to come up and introduce yourself to me and tell me you are a listener of the podcast, I will give you a T-shirt and I will mention you on my next episode. If you allow me to, I will also take a picture with you and post it on my blog.

That's it. I hope I see you guys there. Good luck and don't hesitate to come up and speak to me, even if it's late in the day and into the night. You still may win.

BTW, I will be uploading Episode 17 by tomorrow. I will be taking July 7th off because will be at Disneyworld still.

Peace!!

Episode 16 - The TEN Interview

Hey guys,

It's up and ready!!! Enjoy!!!

Interview with TEN

Hey guys,

I am uploading the Interview with TEN - a Tribute to Pearl Jam as I type. It should be up by noon CST. If you want to know more about the band, check out their website , click the link: TEN

I hope you guys enjoy the interview, some of the audio came out kinda messed up so I had to edit alot of it. I am posting a second podcast this week so that I canhelp TEN promote the fundraiser in Pittsburg tonight. Take a listen and if you are in the Pittsburg area and are going to the PJ show, check these guys out after the show. Again, check their site for info. of the show

Enjoy!!!

Episode 15 is ready to go!!!

Hey guys,

I am making up for last week and releasing this Episode early. It's up and ready. Enjoy!!!

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• Song(s) of the Week (Marker in the Sand and Jeremy)
• Interview with a Fan (Jimmy Holder)
• Rare Songs (Satan's Bed and Ruby Tuesday)
• Mailbag

I also wanted to mention that I will be doing the Call Out contest this Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm CST. If you wish to be added to the list of potiential contestants, please email me at giventocast@grandecom.net

Good Luck!!!

Mario Aguilar

Sorry for no episode again

Hey guys,

Sorry I didn't get an episode in this week...again. I was given a surprise Father's Day gift from my wife and we head out of town again. I promise a show this week and I plan for it to be a good one. Stay tuned.

Thanks again for your patience.

Mario

Another week off....

Hey guys,

I am going to take this week off because my best friend is having his bachelor party (:wink: bingo and punch) in San Antonio this weekend and I'm leaving today. I didn't have enough time to get a show together for you so I'll take this week off too.

Here's the schedule for the next few weeks:

• There will be a show on June 16 (Epi. 15) and June 23 (Epi. 16)
• June 30 (Epi. 17) will probably be uploaded early due to vacation trip
• July 7 - I will not be doing a show that week due to still on vacation

Somewhere in these shows will be more Interviews with a fan segments, I hope to finally interview TEN - the Pearl Jam Tribute band and I hope to have our first Given To Cast Round Table. ( if you are interested in participating in the round table, email me at giventocast@grandecom.net ) I need some ladies to sign up so that we can have a woman's perspective.

On a related note, I mentioned that I will be on vacation with my family from June 28 - July 9. We are headed to my favorite place on earth, Disneyworld!!!! Yeah, I know I am a big kid but I just love going there. I'm mentioning this because I wanted to make a sort of contest out of this and involve the loyal listener at the same time . So here it goes:

We will be in one of the 4 parks at Disneyworld in Orlando, FL on July 2 -7, 2006 and I will give out a "Given to Cast" t-shirt to the first person to approach me and say I listen to the show. I will be giving out ONE shirt every day til we leave. I will be wearing the Given To Cast T-Shirt so that you can recognize me. Now, I know what you're saying, "This isn't fair to the rest of us that don't live or won't be at WDW at that time." To this I say, I'm sorry. I thought this would be cool because I have quite a few Florida listeners of the podcast and this would allow me to meet them face to face.

Thanks to all of you for staying with me on this. See ya next week!!!

Mario

Episode 14 - June 2, 2006

Episode 14 is NOT ready!!! (I failed to edit it correctly and there's a bunch of mistakes on it. I will try to correct it ASAP)


Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• Song of the Week (Off He Goes)
• Interview with a Fan (Jimmy Holder) - Jimmy wanted me to mention that he wished to thank the Ten Club for selecting him for the VH1 show
• Rare Song (Thank You from the Katrina Benefit with Robert Plant)
• Mailbag

Taking next week off for my best friends Bachlor Party so I'll see ya in two weeks

Peace!!

I'm takin' this week off, but...

Hey guys,

I am taking this week off for a well-deserved break. I have posted a Break Episode for those who need their fix. Enjoy!!!!

Break Episode

Next Week: Interview with TEN -A Pearl Jam Tribute Band. Check out their website Here If you have any questions for them, please send them ASAP to my email addy:

giventocast@grandecom.net

Episode 13

Show Notes:

• The Week in Review
• Song of the Week (Wasted Reprise, Life Wasted from Albany Show)
• Interview with a Fan (Randy)
• Rare Song (Rats from Albany Show)
• Mailbag

Enjoy!!!

If you wish to participate in the podcast from Interview with a Fan to Trivia Call Back or a show review, email me at: giventocast@grandecom.net and I'll send you in additional info. you may need.

Mario

Debate the Topic of the Week

Hey guys,

I am starting another new segment of the podcast (Thanks B for the idea). I will post or mention a topic on the podcast and blog and I will choose two people to debate it on the show. Here's what you need to do:

1. You will need to be a Skype member. (Information on becoming a member for FREE is in a prevous post)
2. You will need to send me your name, contact info. and your postition on the topic. I will choose two people with opposing views to join me on the podcast.
3. We will give each of you a fair amount of time to express your views and postion on the topic and then open it up for debate.

If you are interested, please email me at giventocast@grandecom.net

Here's one of those Picture-says-a-thousand-words posts

"I am a decider"

This dude is an idiot!!! Yeah, I said it!

Episdoe 12 - May 12, 2006

Hey guys,

I got the podcast up early this week. Enjoy!!!

Show notes:

• Song of the Week (Black)
• Trivia info. & segment announcements
• Rare Song (Bee Girl)
• Mailbag

If you want to review a show, please email at: giventocast@grandecom.net or call my voicemail line at 361-288-1801

The 2006 Tour begins tonight

OK guys, are you ready??!! Here's your chance to be on the podcast. I need people that are going to one of the shows to give me a call and give me your reaction to the show you attend.

Here's what I want you to do. If you have acell phone, put my number (361-288-1801) on it and call immediately after the show and leave me a voice mail telling me about your experience, where you sat, and a brief review of what you thought of the show. The best ones will be included in the new segment of the podcast called "Live Reviews". If you wish, you can email your review as well at giventocast@grandecom.net Hope to hear from ya!!!!

Episode 11.5 - A Better Quality Surprise!

Episode 11.5

Enjoy!!! I will remove Epi 11

Episode 11 - May 5, 2206

Episode 11 is ready to go. Enjoy

Show Notes:

• Song of the week (Last Exit)
• The Week in Review
• Call Out Contest info.
• Rare Song ( Leash)
• Mailbag
• and a Surprise!!!

Album Review Podcast - May 2, 2006

Here it is .... FINALLY!!!! Huge file and over an hour long.

Need one female for podcast review

Hey guys,

I am in need of one female Pearl Jam fan that can help review the new album with me and one other fan on a Special Edition of the podcast. If you are interested, please email ASAP for all the information. Thanks