Perfect Song: “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls With Whitmer Thomas

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.

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Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek
Guest: Whitmer Thomas @whitmerthomas
Producer: Rob Sundermann
Editor: Adrian Bridges
Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino