PERFECT SONG: ‘Boys On the Radio’ with Patrik Sandberg, Plus An Interview With Hole Bassist and Author Melissa Auf der Maur

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4.4 • 582 Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2026

⏱️ 144 minutes

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Yasi is joined by writer Patrik Sandberg to break down one of Hole’s (many) perfect songs “Boys on the Radio.” They talk Courtney Love’s evolution, her relationship with critics, and the inspirations, intentions, and alternative culture of the 90’s that influenced it all.Then, Melissa Auf der Maur stops by to discuss her new book, Even the Good Girls Will Cry. She discusses her time in Hole, her friendship with Courtney Love, and her wide-ranging life as an artist.CREDITS:Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalekGuests: Patrik Sandberg @patriksandberg, Melissa Auf der Maur @xmadmxProducer: Rob SundermannEditor: Adrian BridgesAdditional Production Supervision: Justin SaylesTheme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's with this band anyway?
0:07.0	I don't get it, can you please explain?
0:12.0	Wait, like bands played?
0:16.0	Never heard this band in my life.
0:20.0	Oh, you haven't? I love that. Really? Why?
0:23.6	Yeah, I love this song. Oh, I don't know that one.
0:27.6	Bansplain, Bansplain, Bansplain.
0:30.6	I really hate this band!
0:32.6	Whatever, I'm their biggest fan.
0:34.6	Bansplain, Bansplain, Bansplain, bandsplane, bandplain, bandplain, band explain.
0:41.3	Band Splane!
0:45.4	Hello and welcome to Band Splane.
0:47.1	I am your host, Yossi Salick.
0:48.8	This is usually a show where I invite an expert guest on to help me explain a cult band
0:53.4	or iconic artist, but today's episode is or iconic artist. Today's episode is a little
0:55.6	different. Today's episode is about just one perfect song, and that song is Boys on the Radio by
1:02.5	Whole. Also, please stick around after our talk about Boys on the Radio for my interview with
1:08.1	Whole bassist Melissa Offdramar about her book,
1:11.0	Even the Good Girls Will Cry.
1:13.5	My guest today is one perfect man, the triumphant return of Patrick Sandberg.
1:19.6	Welcome back, Patrick.
1:21.2	I'm so happy to have you.
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