In episode 189 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Rumchaks, bassist of Knuckle Puck, guitarist/vocalist of Homesafe, and drummer of rationale. We talk Ryan’s musical come up, playing early shows in the Chicago area, joining Knuckle Puck, forming Homesafe and rationale, and the new KP album, ‘Losing What We Love’, which just dropped on Pure Noise Records October 20, 2023. Ryan is a jack of all trades, also putting out a solo record earlier this year. He hinted at some new Homesafe music coming ...
Oct 23, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 189
In episode 188 of the podcast, we’re joined by Shaun Cooper, bassist of Taking Back Sunday. We talk the band’s changing creative process over the years, how they continue to stay relevant 20+ years in, their viral backyard show from the ‘S’old’ video, and their wonderful new album ‘152’, out October 27, 2023 on Fantasy Records. This conversation was 22 years in the making for us, and Shaun delivered on all fronts. Taking Back Sunday forever! Check out Shaun and Taking Back Sunday here: Web: www....
Oct 16, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 188
In episode 187 of the podcast we’re joined by Todd Mackey, vocalist of Connecticut hardcore band With Honor. We talk Todd's musical come up in Connecticut, the formation of the band, opening for Agnostic Front at CBGB's, The EP & Heart Means Everything, signing to Victory Records, and their 18 year break between records. We then dig into their brand new record, ‘Boundless’, which came out 9/8/23 on Pure Noise Records. We finish up the convo with a recap of Furnace Fest, and highlight With Ho...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 187
In episode 186 of the podcast, we’re joined by drummer of Sum 41, Gravas, and School of Rock Contributor, Frank Zummo. We talk how Frank got started with the School of Rock workshops, how these workshops open up conversations about mental health awareness through music, how he copes with the rigors of tour life and much more. We also chat about new solo music, a new project Frank is working on called Gravas, and new music from Sum 41! This is a can’t miss convo with positivity from front to back...
Oct 02, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 186
In episode 185 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by friend of the pod Shawn Robbins to discuss an all time album: Glassjaw - Worship and Tribute. We talk our personal memories of the lead up, the way the album first hit us (and continues to), and how we feel about the music 21+ years later. There was nothing like Worship and Tribute in the moment, and we’d argue not much has changed. Classic. We start the episode catching up with Shawn, as well as a brief discussion of the Teenage Wrist show Shawn ...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 185
In episode 184 of the podcast, we’re joined by Sully (vocals) and Josh (drums) of the UK band Grove Street. We talk the band’s beginnings, what it’s like touring the UK and Europe, and their banger of a debut full length, ‘The Path to Righteousness’, out September 29th, 2023 on Australian label UNFD. This is a fun one! (P.S. Listen closely during the episode for your chance to win something from the Podioslave team.) Check out Grove Street here: IG/Twitter/X: @grovestreethc Check out UNFD here: ...
Sep 18, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 184
In episode 183 of the podcast, we’re joined by Marshall Gallagher, frontman and guitarist of Teenage Wrist. We talk the band’s earliest show memories, what band names mean (or don’t), Tool fans, and Teenage Wrist’s kickass new album, ‘Still Love’, which dropped 8/4/23 on Epitaph Records. Marshall rules, Teenage Wrist is amazing, check it out! Check out Marshall and Teenage Wrist here: Web: www.teenagewrist.com IG/Twitter/X: @teenagewrist Check out Tragic Magic on IG @thetragicmagicband Photo: Ca...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 183
In episode 182 of the podcast, we’re joined by frontman and vocalist of the Long Island, NY band, The Sleeping. We talk Douglas’ start with the band, what it’s like being a ‘full time band’ today vs. 20 years ago, their killer new album ‘I Feel Like I’m Becoming a Ghost’ (their first in 13 years), and their recent run of shows opening for Sunny Day Real Estate. This was a fun one! At the end of the episode we go through some of Douglas’ prized vinyl possessions. If you’re in the New Jersey area,...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 182
In episode 181 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche) and Brian McTernan (Producer, Battery, Be Well) to discuss 20 years of The Movielife - ‘Forty Hour Train Back to Penn’. We talk the start of their relationship including Brian producing The Movielife’s previous releases, the writing of the album, memories in the studio, the history of the album artwork, and the band's subsequent breakup that same year. We also dig into Vinnie and the band recently...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 181
In episode 180 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Sean (Vocals) and Seth (Bassist) of the Portland, ME funk metal band, Trawl. We talk their new EP release, Cosmic Aquatic, opening for Black Stone Cherry and Polkadot Cadaver this summer, and their upcoming show with Taproot this fall. The boys close it out with a show announcement for this October that we’re stoked for. Check out Trawl here: Web: www.trawlband.com IG/Twitter/X/TikTok: @trawlband Photo by Jason Levasseur. Follow Jason here: Web: w...
Aug 21, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 180
In episode 179 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ira George, guitarist of the band Movements. We hit on Ira’s come up briefly, then dive into the bands stellar new album, ‘Ruckus!’, out this Friday 8/18/23 on Fearless Records. From working with Will Yip, to trying some new things in the studio, as well as what the band listened to while creating the record from scratch, this is an awesome look at what is sure to be an album of the year contender. We also dabble in a little baseball and pizza talk,...
Aug 14, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 179
In episode 178 of the podcast, we’re joined by legendary promoter/talent buyer Scott Lee. We talk Scott’s start talent buying for Mass Concerts/ the Worcester Palladium, the lineage of great heavy music from the northeast, and the creation of the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest, which is back this September (9/15 and 9/16) at the Worcester Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. This is a fun one! The festival has the likes of Parkway Drive, Lamb Of God, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and many, ma...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 178
In episode 177 of the podcast, we’re joined by Casey Iodine, founder of Iodine Recordings. We talk early days of the label, sneaking into Warped Tour, shutting things down in 2003, what it’s like to run an independent record label, and all that’s happened since relaunching in 2020. From releasing records for Quicksand, Onelinedrawing, and Jeromes Dream, as well as what’s in store going forward. This is a phenomenal conversation. Check out Iodine Recordings here: www.iodinerecords.com IG: @iodine...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 177
In episode 176 of the podcast we jump back into a familiar topic, but this time in person and with a special guest. Rob rejoins us to break down what’s going on in music today, how much we’d pay for any music streaming service, and the prospect of newer ticketing apps. This is a true ‘nerds at the bar’ episode about our collective favorite topic: Music. We start the episode with a break down of Nate and Rob’s experience seeing Michael Franti and Spearhead in Sidney, Maine. We’d love for everyone...
Jul 24, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 176
In episode 175 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by a familiar face: Damien Moyal of As Friends Rust, Damien Done, Caskette, Ekstasis, and many, many others. We talk TV watching habits, being ok with starting something and maybe not finishing it, and then dig into the new As Friends Rust song and album coming next month. This convo picks right up where we left off with Damien on Ep’s 79/88. Damien is one of our all time favorite guests, and this conversation just solidified that point. Check out Da...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 175
In episode 174 of the podcast, we’re joined by Shawn Robbins, photographer and moderator of the nu metal subreddit. We hit on the moment nu metal is having, why we think it’s happening and if we think it’s here to stay. We also dive into what it’s like coordinating the subreddit, setting up AMA’s and much more. This is an awesome convo. Check out r/numetal on Reddit and be sure to follow Shawn at the following: IG: @numetalreddit Shawn is a super talented photographer. Check out his work here: w...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 174
In episode 173 of the podcast, Rob rejoins us to talk SUMMER JAMS. This list of songs will satisfy everyone at your 4th of July barbecue, and keep you moving all summer long. Roll the windows down and rock with us! We start the episode with another installment of “Band Name: Real or Fake?” This time, focusing on bands playing summer festivals…..if they exist. What are some of your favorite summer jams? Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podio...
Jul 03, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 173
In episode 172 of the podcast we turn to the decade we’ve spent very little time talking about, but all love, the 80’s. We each pick 3 songs from 1980-1989 that we vibe with, turn the radio up for, you get the idea. What are some of your quintessential 80’s bangers? Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave Podcast Email us: [email protected] We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, s...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 172
In episode 171 of the podcast, we’re joined by Austin (vocals/guitar) and Mickey (drums/vocals) of the band NVM. We chat about how we found them organically, their killer new EP ‘Burning Halos’, their creative process and what it’s like being the band that entertained Post Malone. Check out NVM here: IG - @nvmworldwide Bandcamp -https://nvmworldwide.bandcamp.com/ (https://nvmworldwide.bandcamp.com/) ‘Burning Halos’ is available here, on Neon Bloodbath Records: https://neonbloodbath.com/products/...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 171
In episode 170 of the podcast, we revisit a classic album from one of our house bands, Nine Inch Nails' ‘With Teeth’ We talk album rollout, catching numerous live shows, where it stacks up in the NIN catalog, and much more. Having lived it all, this one was a fun one to revisit. We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave. Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave....
Jun 12, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 170
In episode 169 of the podcast, we’re joined by the founder and owner of Bridge Nine Records, Chris Wrenn. This conversation surrounds 5 of our favorite Bridge Nine releases. We talk what led up to each release, the circumstances surrounding the release, what each one meant to Bridge Nine and much more. We also dive into how the new store came to be, the work that goes into being an independent label, and we touch on a few other records B9 has released over the years throughout the conversation. ...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 169
In episode 168 of the podcast, we’re joined by vocalist/front man of Buckcherry, Josh Todd. We talk about when Josh first knew music was his calling, how he writes songs, Buckcherry being a touring machine and their new album ‘Vol. 10’ dropping 6/2/23. Josh is an all-time rock front man, and this is can’t miss. Check out Josh here: IG - @joshtoddofficial Check out Buckcherry: Web: www.buckcherry.com IG/Twitter - @buckcherry Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @pod...
May 29, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 168
In episode 167 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tom Higgenson, frontman of Plain White T’s, and owner of independent record label Humans Were Here. We talk Tom’s come up in the Chicago area, hitting it huge with songs like ‘Hey There Delilah’ and ‘1,2,3,4’, as well as Tom starting the Humans Were Here record label. With a quarter century in the game, Tom tells us what still drives him to work on and with music every day. This conversation is one of our favorites! Check out Tom: IG - @higgypop Che...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 167
In episode 166 of the podcast, we’re joined by Brian Wille, vocalist of Connecticut metalcore band Currents. We talk heavy music in New England, Brian’s ability to handle both clean singing and screaming in Currents, their awesome new album ‘The Death We Seek’ that dropped 5/5/23 on SharpTone Records, and their upcoming tour with Like Moths To Flames, Foreign Hands and more. Check it! Check out Brian here: IG - @brianwille Check out Currents here: www.currentsofficial.com IG - @currents Twitter ...
May 15, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 166
In episode 165 of the podcast, we’re joined by Dan Lomeli, drummer of Long Island hardcore band Incendiary. We talk Dan’s come up, the band’s formation back in 2007, Incendiary’s process writing music, and their phenomenal new record ‘Change The Way You Think About Pain’ - out on Closed Casket Activities 5/26/23. Check out Dan here: IG - @danny_hammer Twitter - @snakeandbake Check out Incendiary here: https://closedcasketactivities.com/collections/incendiary IG/Twitter - @incendiaryhc Photo cred...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 165
In episode 164, we’re LIVE in the same room, and we brought along friend of the pod Rob (Eps 17, 96, 132, 143, 162). With Rob’s nearly 30 years in radio on the air, we each bring some songs from the late 90’s/early 2000’s to the table from his time spinning songs for Portland, Maine’s 94.3 WCYY. What are some memorable songs for you from that time? Hit us up! Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave Podcast Email us: podioslavepodcast@gm...
May 01, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 164
In episode 163 of the podcast, we devote time to some of our favorite song lyrics. Eddie Vedder’s prose, Maynard James Keenan’s cutting simplicity, and Fireworks telling us what it’s like to get old, we hit it all. The episode starts with a couple reunions: Nate and Tony reuniting for a Clutch show in Portland, ME, and Anthony checking out the Silent Majority reunion show in Brooklyn recently. What are some of your favorite song lyrics? Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave ...
Apr 24, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Today’s ‘In Real Time’ is all about the viral AI Drake/The Weeknd track that dropped this week, ‘Heart On My Sleeve’. We talk about what it means for the music industry going forward, how we got here so quickly, and who is going to benefit/lose out in these AI generated situations. The future is now! We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave. Check us out here...
Apr 20, 2023•13 min
In episode 162 of the podcast, Rob rejoins us for some of our favorite collaborations in the music world. We each bring our own interesting twists to this topic. From Tom Petty to Nas, we’ve got you covered! What are some of your favorite collaborations in music? Hit us up! Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave Podcast Email us: [email protected] We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by r...
Apr 17, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 162
In episode 161 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Phil Lipscomb, bassist of Taproot. We last spoke with Phil on episodes 76 and 77, and things in the Taproot camp were…..quiet. A lot has changed in nearly 2 years. New album, new shows, and new merch are all on the table. Naturally, we had to have Phil back to break it all down! Check out Taproot here: Twitter/IG: @followtaproot Check out the web store here: www.taprootmerch.com We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave f...
Apr 10, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 161
