We're closing out Say Yes by hearing from a few folks who've been instrumental in how Elliott Smith's life and work have been presented — including Elliott Smith himself. +

5: Benjamin Gibbard, Matthew Caws, and More

Mar 3rd, 2017 26m 31s

Benjamin Gibbard talks about how Elliott Smith influenced Death Cab for Cutie in its early days. Matthew Caws explains why Nada Surf should've opened for Elliott instead of the other way around. We explore Elliott's transition from "Steve Smith

4: Jack Black, Open Mike Eagle, and More

Feb 24th, 2017 31m 51s

Jack Black talks about meeting Elliott Smith and embarrassing himself at a tribute concert in front of Elliott's family. Amy Roberts connects the dots between Frank Ocean and Elliott Smith. Open Mike Eagle brings some fresh ears to "Either/Or."

3: Albert Hammond Jr., Jesca Hoop, and More

Feb 17th, 2017 24m 34s

Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes, Jesca Hoop, Adam Turla of Murder by Death, and more discuss the many facets of Elliott Smith's songwriting prowess — while exploring the potentially negative side effects of being a songwriter and musician.

2: Gus Van Sant, Lance Bangs, Coco Hames, and More

Feb 10th, 2017 20m 32s

Elliott Smith was catapulted to a much larger stage when his music was featured prominently in "Good Will Hunting." Gus Van Sant, EJ Friedman, Lance Bangs, and Mary Lou Lord tell the story of how it got in there. Then, Ettes frontwoman Coco Ham

1: Kevin Devine, Sadie Dupuis, Jessica Lea Mayfield

Feb 3rd, 2017 22m 14s

The Guestlist and Kill Rock Stars have partnered up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Elliott Smith's "Either/Or" with Say Yes: An Elliot Smith Podcast. We'll explore the story of Elliott Smith, the songs of "Either/Or," and the memories ass