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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

03.31.26 - Kupros (Sacramento, CA) out

I’ve played at Kupro’s a few times over the past few years. Nice brew house. Always a very chill vibe. This evening I got to see an old friend I haven’t seen in sometime. Great evening.

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

**FROM THE VAULT: Live at Goldfield Trading Post**

I’m finally releasing the full set from my show opening for **Joey Harkum** at **Goldfield Trading Post**. This footage was originally just for super fans, but it felt like the right time to share it with everyone. I’ve always been a fan of Joey’s music, so sharing a bill with him was a true highlight for me. This performance also holds a lot of personal weight because it was the last time I took the stage before a two-year hiatus caused by recurring arm issues. After a long road of recovery and a lot of patience, I’m finally getting back to a place where I can perform again. Which is GREAT! Enjoy the video.

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.

ZOMBIE MONKEY TSHIRT SALE!

I’ve got a sale running right now that I’m pretty pumped about. If you’ve been eyeing the White Zombie Monkey shirts, I’m doing a solid discount on Smalls and Mediums to get them to some new homes.
You can snag one from ***https://justinyates.bigcartel.com/product/zombie-monkey-shirt*** or just shoot me an email if you want the absolute best price *(Justin@JustinYates.net*)

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

03.13.2026 - Two Rivers Cider Company (Sacramento, CA)

After some time off I’m finally getting back to performing. It has been a journey to get back on stage. I’m happy to be performing again and beyond thrilled to be playing these new tunes for people.

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

02.13.2026 - **Two Rivers Cider Company** (Sacramento, CA)

Recently I performed at a LOCAL SOUNDS event in Sacramento, CA. Happy to be back at Two Rivers…I haven’t played this venue since the covid days!

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!