E2 A Gigaton to Talk About: Pearl Jam and Connecting in Quarantine
In this episode, The Itch reviews Pearl Jam's Gigaton, discusses the joy of experiencing an album from start to finish, explores how artists are connecting with audiences virtually, and shares in the world's love for Prince and Weird Al!
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