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 some of the most memorable moments of the weekend.

The Gorge weekend came to a close with an electric night three that kept the momentum alive. Goose opened the show with a high-energy set, and later Rick Mitarotonda joined Dave Matthews Band on stage, adding another unforgettable layer to an already special weekend. The band delivered a mix of deep cuts and classics, creating the perfect finale to a weekend that will go down in DMB history. In this episode, we recap the standout moments, the collaborations, and the energy that made the Gorge 2024 weekend truly legendary.

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 night and easily one of the most historic shows in DMB history. We dive into the details, the atmosphere, and why this performance will be talked about forever.

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.

The band is back on the road, and we’re gearing up for an epic weekend at The Gorge! In this episode, we recap four of the most recent shows in Montana, Inglewood, and Mountain View, CA, sharing highlights and standout moments. Then, we look ahead to what fans can expect from three unforgettable nights at The Gorge. Plus, we take a trip down memory lane, talking about the DMB shows we wish we could travel back in time to experience all over again.