Perfect Song: "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls With Whitmer Thomas
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Perfect Song: "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls With Whitmer Thomas

B1IntermediateSeptember 3, 20261h 12m

Whitmer Thomas ('Terminal Crew of Dudes,' 'Weapons') joins Yasi to break down "Iris," the Goo Goo Dolls hit that became one of the defining songs of the late ’90s. They discuss the song’s origins on the 'City of Angels' soundtrack, the band’s punk beginnings, John Rzeznik’s singular and deeply inspiring (to Whitmer) hairstyle, and that iconic, rain-drenched performance of "Iris" in their hometown of Buffalo that somehow made a perfect song even more perfect. Subscribe on YouTube CREDITS: Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek Guest...

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What's with this band anyway? I don't get it, can you please explain? Wait like, bandsplain? Never heard this band in my life

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Oh you haven't, I'd love that, really? Why? Yeah I love this song, oh I don't know that one Bandsplain, bandsplain, bandsplain, bandsplain

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in my life. Oh, you have it? I love that. Really? Why? Yeah, I love this song. Oh, I don't know that one. Bandsplain, Bandsplain, Bandsplain. I really like this band. Whatever. I'm their biggest fan. Bandsplain, Bandsplain, Bandsplain. Bandsplain. Bandsplain. Hello and welcome to Bandsplain. I am your host, Yasi Salik. This is usually a show where I invite an expert guest on to help me explain a cult band or iconic artist. Today's show

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