The podcast features a nostalgic, humorous, and heartfelt conversation with Pixies co-founders Black Francis (Charles Thompson) and Joey Santiago, recounting their college meet-cute, accidental band formation, meteoric rise, breakup, and surprise reunion — all while reflecting on their le
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