Music Legends Join Industry Innovator Jonathan Shank On Debut Season Of New Podcast The Jam

March 19, 2024 (New York, NY) - Today, Osiris Media announces the launch of The Jam, a new podcast hosted by music industry leader Jonathan Shank, exploring the evolution of music through personal conversations and journeys with artists, industry icons, legendary bands, and tastemakers. Produced by critically acclaimed podcast network Osiris Media, The Jam debuts today with two episodes—featuring legendary bassist and producer Randy Jackson & Relix editor-in-chief Dean Budnick.

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Episode One lays the groundwork for the season, featuring best-selling author and Relix editor-in-chief Dean Budnick diving into the evolution of the jam scene. Episode Two welcomes legendary bassist and producer Randy Jackson talking with Shank about his Louisiana roots, epic collaborations, and connection to pop culture. 

Additional season one guests include Robby Krieger (The Doors), Billy Cobham (Miles Davis), Bill Payne (Little Feat), Dave Mason (Traffic), George Porter Jr (The Meters), rock photographer Henry Diltz, Cymande, and The Disco Biscuits.

Each episode of The Jam will feature exclusive music offerings and be accompanied by a slice of toast and jam pairing. The B-52’s join Particle from the Jammy’s 2002 for an explosive 14 minute “Love Shack” as part of the first episode, which Shank and Budnick produced.   

The Jam was inspired by podcasts including Promoter 101 and Questlove Supreme, as well as JEMP Radio. Shank conceived the idea as an outlet for artists and industry stalwarts to tell untold stories, lift up musical heroes, and find the connective tissue between the jam scene and the mainstream. Having worked with everyone from Mickey Hart to Mickey Mouse, he lends an incredibly unique perspective in these free flowing unscripted conversations. Taking fans all the way back to the seeds of the scene up through Horde and Bonnaroo to the present.

Here are just a few of the notable quotes from Season 1 interviews:

“Trey and Phish—those guys are bringing it and pushing the envelope. Those guys are carrying the torch. Trey is an unbelievable player."

- Randy Jackson

“I’m psyched. I can't wait to hear this podcast and what comes next."

- Dean Budnick

Shank shares: “It’s such an honor and privilege to be joined by so many amazing artists, friends, and fellow travelers. The Jam is a place for people to listen, learn, laugh, and lift up. I’m blown away by the response to the podcast so far and can’t wait for the music lovers around the world to come on this journey with us.”

Listen to The Jam here. The podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever podcasts are available.

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About The Jam:

A new podcast hosted by Jonathan Shank exploring the evolution of Jam through the lens of key genres, events, and moments and its connection to the mainstream as told by artists, industry icons, and tastemakers. Instagram + X

About Jonathan Shank:

Jonathan Shank is a music entrepreneur and executive who has worked with everyone from the Bob Marley Estate to the Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart. He is a recognized pioneer in bringing beloved intellectual property to the live stage, with productions such as Disney Junior Live, Peppa Pig Live!, and The Fresh Beat Band Live. He is the CEO of Terrapin Station Entertainment, a joint venture with Sony Music, which produces tours and experiences. www.terrapinent.com

About Osiris Media:

Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life. We have created podcasts with David Crosby, Trey Anastasio, the Newport Folk Festival, Audacy, Rhett Miller, Maggie Rose, Eric Krasno, and many more. Learn more at OsirisPod.com.

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For more information on The Jam, please contact Shore Fire Media: 

Rebecca Shapiro (rshapiro@shorefire.com)

Shannon Cosgrove (scosgrove@shorefire.com)