NEWS

05.30.26 - Armadillo Music (Davis, CA)

When I first arrived in California, Armadillo Music was one of the first stages that welcomed me. It feels full-circle to be returning to this legendary Davis staple, this time with a brand-new album in hand! Funny enough I saw a few of my old stickers still hanging up. Great record shop in downtown Davis, CA.

Have you ever felt like losing one person would destroy your entire life… even while the relationship itself was destroying you?

I recently sat down with The BPD Bunch to have a raw, honest conversation about intimacy.

For a long time, I confused drama with closeness and "testing" with love. It’s a exhausting cycle that many of us with BPD know all too well.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The panic of abandonment.

• Why we go back to what hurts us.

• How to build healthy closeness when your symptoms are at their loudest.

If you’ve ever felt like your relationships are a rollercoaster you can’t get off, this one is for you. You aren’t alone in this.

* Watch the Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJcJXzfSTkI

* The BPD Bunch YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebpdbunch

* Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3x4x5CrJaQmzC1TtB9JsMp

* Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bpd-bunch/id1652071223

The Unlisted Collection: 6 New Videos Out Now!

Six new videos just dropped for the Tell Me Something Great unlisted playlist!

All six tracks from the album are now live, featuring both the full-band and acoustic versions. This brings the private playlist to over 25 videos, including behind-the-scenes content, play-throughs, and the story of how the album was made. How to get access: This collection is a "thank you" for those who supported the project through the Deluxe Package or made a $100 purchase from the shop.

If you’ve got your card, you can stream everything on the YouTube app right now!

If you’re looking to unlock the playlist, you can grab the Deluxe Package in the shop or message me directly for the best deals on merch.

This project only exists because of your support.

You truly are great!

-Justin

My Brain on BPD.

I am incredibly excited to share that I have officially joined the cast of The BPD Bunch! My first episode was released today, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the warm welcome from the team. I wasBeing asked to be a part of this panel—sharing stories of recovery and resilience alongside such a dedicated group—is a true honor. It has been a meaningful experience to contribute to these important conversations about Borderline Personality Disorder, and I'm looking forward to everything this season has in store.

You can watch my debut interview and keep up with the show through the links below:

* Watch the Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay1fH_CbwNI

* The BPD Bunch YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebpdbunch

* Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3x4x5CrJaQmzC1TtB9JsMp

* Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bpd-bunch/id1652071223

I Wasn’t “Loving Hard.” I Was Losing Myself.

BPD bunch is a video podcast, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. We discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own. Season 7 is airing NOW with new uploads Wednesdays.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebpdbunch/

YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@thebpdbunch

The BPD Bunch is also available on Spotify & Apple Podcast!

https://open.spotify.com/show/3x4x5CrJaQmzC1TtB9JsMp

https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-bpd-bunch/id1652071223

The new album "Tell Me Something Great" features both full-band and acoustic versions of every track. Here is a snippet of the acoustic version of "Game’s Up" paired with this awesome animation thanks to  gravecircuit.  There’s a unique, raw energy in these acoustic takes that I’m really proud of. It’s been a blast seeing the songs evolve from a simple guitar arrangement to the full-band production.

"Tell Me Something Great" is available now -> https://JustinYates.bigcartel.com

I was on Expmonthly.com!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of sitting down with EXP Monthly‬, ‪Game Dave‬, and a few other fine folks to speak about our mutual love for Hideo Kojima master piece Metal Gear Solid! Check out the Podcast today! https://www.youtube.com/live/CBTr_aHjPFU?si=LTlu6d814RfHDwz4

EXP Monthly is essentially a book club but for Video games. Each month the community is encouraged to play a specific game. Share their progress, opinions, and experience as they play the game. At the end of the month there will be podcast style discussion about the game.

For more information on EXP Monthly - Please Visit: Expmonthly.com

I joined the BPD BUNCH!

I’m thrilled to announce I am the newest member on the The BPD Bunch!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebpdbunch/

YOUTUBE: https://m.youtube.com/@thebpdbunch

BPD bunch is a video podcast, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. We discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone's life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own. (We're currently on a break between seasons, but will post short form content regularly until we return for Season Seven in March.)

The BPD Bunch is also available on Spotify & Apple Podcast!

https://open.spotify.com/show/3x4x5CrJaQmzC1TtB9JsMp

https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-bpd-bunch/id1652071223

Here is my first contribution to the BPD Bunch: A Thought About Breakups When You Live With Borderline Personality Disorder.

03.20.2026 - Shady Coffee & Tea (Roseville, CA)

The William Salyers Interview

For those that don’t know, I run a preservation site for a television show called Moral Orel called Team Orel.

For more information on Team Orel…Please visit: https://TeamOrel.com

Recently I had the chance to sit down and speak to the insanely talented William Salyers!

We dove deep into his incredible career—from his unforgettable time as Reverend Putty on Moral Orel to his iconic roles as Rigby on Regular Show, Doc Ock in Marvel’s Spider-Man for PlayStation 4, and so much more.

Despite a few technical hurdles, William was a total pro and an incredible sport. We tackled your fan questions and shared some behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss!

Speaking with William was a real delight, and I hope you all enjoy our conversation as much as I did.

We at Team Orel are thrilled to share this interview with you. We’re beyond grateful to William for his time, his generosity, and his contributions to a show we all cherish.

Full interview is available now: https://youtu.be/y4yncB_yq28

*If you enjoy this interview please let me know. I’ve been thinking more and more about re editing/bringing back the “Tell Me Something Great” Podcast…..if the interest / support is there I will do it. Let me know via email -> Justin@JustinYates.net

BOGO SALE!

I’m doing some organizing over here and realized I have a handful of Small and Medium 4-color monkey shirts available. I’d love to get these out to people who will actually wear them, so I’m doing a BOGO sale!

If you grab a “Tell Me Something Great” shirt in Small or Medium, I’m going to throw in a 4-color Monkey shirt (Small or Medium) for free.

I’m happy to let you mix and match them however you like—if you want two of the same design, or one of each in different sizes for yourself or a friend, that’s totally fine.

Once these are gone, I won’t be restocking the 4-color monkey shirts again, so scoop one up while you can. Supplies are pretty limited!

https://justinyates.bigcartel.com/product/the-smallmedium-bogo-sale

New Interview with KDVS 90.3FM (DAVIS, CA)!

Listen here: https://www.themusesyndicate.com/the-earworm-s-garden

Big thanks to Muse for welcoming me into the KDVS studio today. We got to play a few samples off “Tell Me Something Great”, talk about life, and plug an upcoming performance I’ll be doing at Local Sounds on 2/13/2026. Thanks Muse!