In episode 218 of the podcast, we’re joined by Danny (guitar) and Jeremy (guitar) of HEAVYHEX. We dig into the band’s come up, what it’s like being a band from Long Island, NY, signing to Bridge Nine Records, and their excellent new debut full length, ‘True To You’, out everywhere now. Another awesome convo with a band we really think you’ll dig! Check out Jeremy, Danny and HEAVYHEX here: IG/X: @heavyhexli Photos - Steve Levy: IG/Threads: @stevelevy_ X: @stevenlevy_ Podcast Theme performed by Tr...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 218
In episode 217 of the podcast, we’re joined by Marty (vocals) and Toby (guitar) of Sparks The Rescue. We talk about the band reuniting for live shows in 2021 and beyond, as well as their recently released new songs ‘Bath Skate Park’ and ‘Collarbone’. We also recap their recent shows at Sun Tiki Studios in Portland, ME, which was a throwback weekend for the band/fans alike. All of this, and some music nerdery sprinkled in throughout. Long live Sparks! Check out Toby and Marty, as well as Sparks T...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 217
In episode 216 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mike Ciprari, co-founder of SJC Custom Drums. We dig into the early days of SJC Drums, starting out in his grandmother’s basement, making connections with different bands in the music industry, growing the business, and much more. Come for the music nerdery, stay for the Tre Cool Dookie drum kit. Check out Mike and SJC Drums here: Web: https://www.sjcdrums.com/ SJC Drums IG/X/Threads: @sjcdrums Mike IG: @mike.sjc Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Ch...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 216
In episode 215 of the podcast, we’re joined by Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records) and Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour) to discuss the idobi Radio Summer School Festival. Eric, Kevin and Michael give us the low down on how the festival was created and the work that goes into getting it off the ground. The three of them have been around the music industry for decades, and created a festival that looks to give the headliners of tomorrow a platform to connect with fans across the count...
Apr 29, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 215
In ep 214 of the podcast, we’re joined by Corey Glover, vocalist of Sonic Universe (and Living Colour). We dig into the circumstances that led to creating Sonic Universe, what it’s like being in the music world for 40+ years, and the awesome new album from Sonic Universe, ‘It Is What It Is’, out May 10th on earMUSIC. The first half of the episode, Nate, Anthony and Tony dig into what they’ve been listening to over the last few months. A good mix of old and new from your friendly neighborhood mus...
Apr 22, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 214
In episode 213 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Todd Mackey, vocalist of With Honor. We had such a great conversation with Todd on episode 187, we decided to run it back. This time, Todd turns the tables on us, and we dig into our musical come up, favorite records, shows, and much more. Cheers to 4 years of Podioslave. Here’s to many more! Check out Todd and With Honor here: Todd IG: @toddjmackey With Honor IG/X: @withhonorct Web: https://withhonormusic.com/ Photo Credit: Heather Vaught IG/X: @...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 213
In episode 212 of the podcast, we’re joined by Sonny Sandoval, vocalist of P.O.D. We chat about 30+ years in the game, what keeps him and the band motivated, navigating the changing landscape when creating, as well as their awesome new album, ‘Veritas’, out May 3, 2024 on Mascot Records. This was a special one for us. Being able to talk to Sonny 4 years into the podcast when we had circled P.O.D. back at the start was a dream come true. We think you’ll dig it. Check out Sonny and P.O.D. here: So...
Apr 08, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 212
In episode 211 of the podcast, we’re joined by photographer, illustrator, and author, Nathaniel Shannon. We chat about Nathaniel’s come up as a photographer, digging deep into what it’s like to shoot bands/musicians live in any sized room, as well as dig into his forthcoming book, ‘Saint Vitus Bar | The First Ten Years: An Oral and Visual History’. Nathaniel has been very good to us over the years, allowing us to feature his work on a number of episode promo cards. This conversation was a fun on...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 211
In episode 210 of the podcast, we’re joined by Lochie Keogh, vocalist of Australian metalcore band Alpha Wolf. We chat about Lochie’s come up in Australia, their amazing heavy music scene, and Alpha Wolf getting an Ice-T feature on their new album. Their upcoming release, ‘Half Living Things’, drops April 5, 2024 on SharpTone Records. Pod goes international! Check out Lochie and Alpha Wolf here: Web: https://www.alphawolfcvlt.com IG/X: @alphawolfcvlt Photo Credit: Third Eye Visuals IG/Threads: @...
Mar 25, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 210
In episode 209 of the podcast, Nate, Anthony and Tony give the Podioslave treatment to The Used’s debut self-titled album. We dig into our early memories of the rollout, the band’s amazingly quick origin story, John Feldmann’s foray into production, and the overall legacy of the record/band. This record holds a special place in the Podioslave canon. We likely wouldn’t be here as friends, let alone a podcast, without it. Enjoy! Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: Web: https://w...
Mar 18, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 209
In episode 208 of the podcast, Nate, Tony and Anthony are reunited to celebrate 30 years of The Offspring’s seminal album, ‘Smash’. We dig into our first memories of the record, what songs we still blast to this day, and ponder if ‘Self Esteem’ is a top 10 song of the 90’s. We chat about the aftermath, the band’s legacy, and much more. This album continues to deliver 30 years in. We start the episode with a little retrospective on 4 years as a podcast, and what we’ve enjoyed along the way. Thank...
Mar 11, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 208
In episode 207 of the podcast, we welcome back Greg Bergdorf of the Bourbon Brothers to talk great album openers. We each bring songs to the table that we feel are great album openers, and in some cases, genre openers. What makes a great album opener? You know it when you FEEL it. We start the episode with a catch up with Greg, and finish the episode with a few anecdotes surrounding Greg’s days as the lead guitarist of Zebrahead, of which he was a founding member. Check out Greg and the Bourbon ...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 207
In episode 206 of the podcast, we’re joined by Dave and Matteo, vocalist/guitarist and drummer respectively, of Superbloom. We talk their musical come up, the band’s interesting formation, their LP, ‘Pollen’ from 2021 and their awesome EP from last year ‘Life’s A Blur’. We think you’ll dig Superbloom, and this convo with Matteo and Dave. Check out Superbloom here: IG: @superbloomnyc Photo Credit: Shawn Robbins https://www.photorobbins.com IG/Threads: @photo_robbins Podcast Theme performed by Tra...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 206
In episode 205 of the podcast, we’re joined by John Henry, vocalist of Darkest Hour. We dig into the band’s longevity, the scene the band came out of in DC, what it’s like to be 10 albums in, and their epic new album, ‘Perpetual | Terminal’, out 2/23/24 on MNRK Heavy. This is an awesome peek behind the curtain at one of metal/metalcore’s lasting bands. Check out John and Darkest Hour here: IG: @john_b_henry Darkest Hour: IG/Threads: @darkest_hour_official X: @darkesthourrock Photo Credit: Jamie ...
Feb 19, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 205
In episode 204 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mac Miller, vocalist of Cosmic Joke. We talk Mac’s come up in music, the formation of Cosmic Joke, getting to play Tied Down Detroit last year and it being a catalyst to creating music, and how they came to be the first release on HardLore Records (in conjunction with Triple B Records). We dig into the the self titled record as well, talking songs, album art, and everything in between. Talking with Mac felt like catching up with an old friend. We th...
Feb 12, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 204
In episode 203 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Benny Horowitz, drummer of The Gaslight Anthem. We talk Benny having an interesting day in our home town last spring, what it was like for him regarding the reformation of The Gaslight Anthem, the writing and creation of their stellar album from 2023, ‘History Books’, and much more. Benny continues to be one of our favorite people to chat with, ever. We start the episode with a good conversation surrounding the current NBA season up this point. Ti...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 203
In episode 202 of the podcast, we’re excited to drop part 2 of our conversation with Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo. In part 2 with Alex, we hit on 2011 to the present, including: an in-depth look at House & Trance, signing with Pure Noise Records, the lost Crime In Stereo album, what it’s like getting older and still playing music, some talk around what is hardcore, and plenty more. Being able to chat with Alex over these 2 episodes was really special for us. Crime In Stereo is alive and wel...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 202
In episode 201 of the podcast, we’re joined by Alex Dunne, guitarist of Crime In Stereo. We talk Alex’s come up on Long Island, the early days of Crime In Stereo (formation, picking a name, etc), the stories behind signing to Blackout! and Nitro Records (all-time stories), The Troubled Stateside era and its legacy, The Bridge Nine era, and much much more. Alex is a ‘final boss’ interview guest for us and this convo exceeded any and all expectations. So much so, that we talked for nearly 2 and a ...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 201
In our 200th episode, we’re rejoined by Tucker Rule, drummer of the band Thursday (and L.S. Dunes), to talk 20(+) years of ‘War All The Time’. We dig into the creation of the record, what it meant for the band and the scene for Thursday to be on a major label, its legacy and much more. Tucker continues to be one of our favorite guests to date. Check out Tucker here: IG/Threads/X: @tuckerrule Thursday IG/Threads/X: @thursdayband L.S. Dunes IG/Threads/X: @lsdunes Photo Credit: Skylar Watkins IG/X:...
Jan 15, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 200
In episode 199 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Spose and Rob (in person!) to run back one of our favorite topics, PERFECT SONGS. We each come to the table with songs that we think are perfect. What makes a perfect song? You know it when you hear it. Many different twists and turns in this one, including but not limited to: British accents, MTV Buzz Bin, 4 people singing in unison, and much, much more. We start the episode with Spose digging into his forthcoming album, ‘What Could Go Wrong?’, o...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 199
In this bonus episode, we compiled some of the funnier bloopers and behind the scenes clips from 2023 for your listening pleasure. These are never before seen/heard clips. Some involve the three of us, while others happened while we had guests joining the show. Enjoy! Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: www.trawlband.com IG/Threads/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting...
Jan 01, 2024•28 min
In episode 198 of the podcast, we each come to the table with a few things in the music world that grind our gears. This is all in fun, and no ticket distribution platforms were harmed in the making of this episode. Cheers to a great year from all of us at Podioslave! Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: www.trawlband.com IG/Threads/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting...
Dec 25, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 198
In episode 197 of the podcast, we welcome back photographer, Nu Metal subreddit mod and all around music nerd, Shawn Robbins, to look back on 2023 in music. We talk albums we loved, favorite musical moments, favorite shows, podcast moments and much more. This was a fun one, full of nerdery. Cheers to 2023! Check out Shawn here: www.photorobbins.com IG/Threads: @photo_robbins X: @shawnTHErobbins Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: www.trawlband.com IG/Threads/X/TikTok: @trawlba...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 197
In episode 196 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by our friends in Trawl, Seth McClellan (bass) and Sean Matthews (vocals). In this episode we do something a little different. Anthony and Tony bring alternate variations of popular band names, and ask Sean and Seth to try and guess. In true Podioslave fashion, this one leads to different tangents and stories. This was a fun one! Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: www.trawlband.com IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone to...
Dec 11, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 196
In episode 195 of the podcast, Nate, Anthony and Tony are back together to talk 20 years of Blink-182’s ‘Untitled’. We get into early memories of the rollout, seeing the band tour the album in both big and small venues at the time, it’s legacy and staying power, and overall feelings having lived with it for 20 years. Blink-182 will always be part of the Podioslave connective tissue, and we really enjoyed this trip back to 2003. Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: www.trawlband...
Dec 04, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 195
In episode 194 of the podcast, we’re joined by Max Lajoie, vocalist and guitarist of Spite House We talk the band’s formation, Max finding his voice as a front person/vocalist, his musical process, and their excellent self titled record that came out in 2022. We also chat their recent EP, which is out now on New Morality Zine. Max was an awesome guest, this one is can’t miss. Check out Max and Spite House here: IG: @spitehouseband X: @spitehousemusic Max IG: @maxlajoy Photo Credit: Matt Chisholm...
Nov 27, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 194
In episode 193 of the podcast, we’re joined by Emma Boster, vocalist of Dying Wish. We talk the crazy fall the band is having, from playing Headbanger’s Boat, getting the Kerrang! cover, their headlining tour, and their awesome new album, ‘Symptoms of Survival’, out now on SharpTone Records. Emma rules, this conversation was a fun one. Check out Emma and Dying Wish here: www.dyingwishofficial.com IG/Threads/X: @dyingwishhc Emma IG/Threads: @veganem X: @veganeggma Photo Credit: Gabe Becerra IG/Th...
Nov 20, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 193
In episode 192 of the podcast, we’re joined by Popeye Vogelsang, vocalist of Calling Hours. We open with a test of Popeye’s memory surrounding early Farside, then discuss the interesting circumstances that lead to the formation of Calling Hours. We also talk touring with As Friends Rust in Europe, and working with Brian McTernan on their excellent debut record, ‘Say Less’, out now on Revelation Records. As legacy Popeye/Farside fans, this was a thrill for us. Go check out Calling Hours! Check ou...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 192
In episode 191 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tyler Zanon, musician/creative behind Youth Fountain. We discuss Tyler’s musical come up in Vancouver, creating Youth Fountain and the evolution of that project, bands that influenced Tyler, and we discuss the brand new Youth Fountain LP, ‘Together In Lonesome’, which just dropped on November 3, 2023 on Pure Noise Records. We’ve been huge fans of Tyler/Youth Fountain since the jump, so this was another fun one for us! Check out Tyler and Youth Fount...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 191
In episode 190 of the podcast, we’re joined by friend of the podcast and vocalist of Trawl, Sean M., to discuss another all time album: Finch - What It Is To Burn. We discuss the lead up and roll out of the album, our early memories of the music, how it hit us in the moment and how it continues to be an album the three of us revisit to this day. The album continues to be a staple in our music experience, and we’re still here for it. We start the episode with a new twist on our theme music. We se...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 190
