Yasi Salek
Host of Vansplain and a recurring guest on The Ringer podcasts. Shares her perspective on the impact of The Fray's music, Grey's Anatomy and 90s music.
Top 5 podcasts with Yasi Salek
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Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 33min
“Santeria”—Sublime
Guest Yasi Salek joins the host to discuss the band Sublime and their song 'Santeria'. They explore the impact of Sublime as fellow west coasters and delve into the controversy surrounding Sublime's song 'Date Rape'.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 40min
‘Hot Frosty’ and ‘Moana 2’: What Even Are Movies?
Rob Harvilla, a witty music podcaster, joins Yasi Salek, a music genre expert, and filmmaker Garret Price to dive into the quirky world of holiday films. They hilariously dissect 'Hot Frosty,' celebrating its self-awareness and absurdity. The trio contrasts it with the beloved 'Moana,' sharing personal viewing experiences. They also chat about upcoming movies, including the anticipated sequel to 'Moana.' Garret offers insights into creating the documentary 'Yacht Rock,' discussing the complexities of capturing authentic musical nostalgia.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 31min
“Closing Time”—Semisonic
Exploring emotions tied to farewells and nostalgia in the '90s music scene, with a focus on Semisonic's 'Closing Time'. The episode reflects on personal memories, the evolution of music, and farewells to the podcast's journey.
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Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 29min
“Down by the Water”—PJ Harvey
Listen as Rob highlights why ‘Loaded Weapon 1’ is the single greatest movie he's ever seen in theaters before he eventually dives into PJ Harvey’s “Down by the Water” and plenty of other ’90s songs from the singer-songwriter. Later, Rob is joined by Yasi Salek of ‘Bandsplain’ to discuss their celebrity twins, PJ Harvey’s music catalog, and much more (56:30).Host: Rob HarvillaGuest: Yasi SalekProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin SaylesAdditional Production Support: Chloe Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 27min
“How to Save a Life”—The Fray
Yasi Salek, host of Vansplain and an insightful presence on The Ringer, joins to discuss the emotional power of music in storytelling, focusing on The Fray's iconic "How to Save a Life". They dive into the art of emotional manipulation in TV dramas, especially in shows like Grey's Anatomy. Salek shares her personal experiences, highlighting how this song resonated with her during key moments in the series. The conversation also touches on the broader cultural impact of 90s music and its ability to evoke nostalgia and deep emotions.
