In episode 248 of the podcast, we welcome back Shawn Robbins, photographer, Nu Metal subreddit mod, and friend of the pod, for our 2024 Year In Review. We take turns giving our favorites of the year: Favorite concerts, music moments, EP’s & LP’s, and much more. What were some of your favorite moments of this year? We’d love to hear them, hit us up! Check out Shawn here: Web: https://www.photorobbins.com/ IG: @photo_robbins Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web: https://www....
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 248
In episode 247 of the podcast, we welcome back Damien Moyal, vocalist of As Friends Rust, Culture (and more). This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. We dig into what Damien and his bands have been up to since we last had him on. As Friends Rust released an EP, ‘Lightless’, and Damien gives us the low down on how this came to be. We also talk about their recent run of shows in Europe with Hot Water Music and Quicksand. We finish up with Damien giving us the how and the why relating to Culture o...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 246
In episode 246 of the podcast, we discuss Linkin Park’s seminal debut record, ‘Hybrid Theory’. We dig into our early memories of the roll out, the influence of the music on multiple genres, our favorite tracks, its classic album art, and much more. This record set the stage for the trajectory of one of the biggest rock bands ever. This was a fun one! Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web: https://www.trawlband.com IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone to hear this epis...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 246
In episode 245 of the podcast, the three of us talk about bands that changed our lives. What does it mean? Is it a band you deep dove their catalog, and love every minute? Is it a band you’ve seen live more than most? Is it their message? Lyrics? Musicianship? It’s all of the above. We start the episode with a brand new ‘Band Name: Real or Fake?’ There are a lot of interesting band names out there! We’d love to hear which bands or artists changed your life. Hit us up in the DM’s. Podcast theme p...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 242
In episode 244 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Linkovich to take a 30 year look back at Maine Hardcore. Chris needs no introduction, being in/having been in: Terror, Cruel Hand, On The Outside, Outbreak, and a million other bands. We talk Chris’ come up in the 90s attending shows as a 12 year old, starting bands, some of our memorable shows of the 2000s, all the way through to the present - where Chris is booking shows, running his own label, all while touring the world. We hit on all the ...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 244
In episode 243 of the podcast, we dig into 25 years of Blink-182’s breakthrough record, ‘Enema of the State’. We talk our early memories of the record, the addition of Travis Barker, the level up in production, it’s place in pop culture, and the band’s overall legacy. This record hit us at the absolute perfect age, and it shaped a lot of our early music fandom. We start the episode with a brief catch up, including some of the live shows we’ve seen over the past few weeks. Podcast theme performed...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 243
In episode 242 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jason DeVore, front person of Authority Zero. We talk about the early days of the band, how major labels took notice back in the early 2000’s, 30 years of Authority Zero, and their brand new EP that just dropped, ‘30 Years: Speaking To The Youth’. This was a fun one, Jason is still bringing it at a high level! Photo Credit: Michael Fasching (IG: @michaelfasching_photo) Follow Jason and Authority Zero here: Web: https://authorityzero.com/ IG: @jasond...
Nov 04, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 242
In episode 241 of the podcast, we’re joined by frontman and emcee, legend in the game, Sen Dog. We talk about the early days of Cypress Hill, his many features/collabs over the years, and how those lead him to working with Billy Biohazard and Christian of Fear Factory fame on their project, Powerflo. We dig into their new record as well, ‘Gorilla Warfare’, out November 1, 2024 on New Damage Records. Sen Dog is a legend, and this is a convo we were stoked to have happen! Follow Sen Dog and his pr...
Oct 28, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 241
In episode 240 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by friend of the pod/photographer extraordinaire Shawn Robbins to break down this year’s New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Shawn was able to take in the entire fest back in September, and got amazing photos of some of our favorite bands. We dig into who crushed their set live, bands that surprised, and MVP’s of each day. We also give out some of our dream guests for future a NEMHF. This was a fun one! This year’s lineup was absolutely stacked,...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 240
In episode 239 of the podcast, we’re joined by Steve Kleisath, drummer of Further Seems Forever. This convo covers it all, but we mainly dig into 20 years of Further Seems Forever’s ‘Hide Nothing’. From the addition of Jon Bunch, to the creative process, and its legacy now 20 years out, and more. This was a fun convo surrounding a great record. We start the convo asking Steve about his many talents, including Daily Fantasy Sports, and his world class video game prowess. Steve rules! Iodine Recor...
Oct 14, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 239
In episode 238 of the podcast, we’re taking it back to the 90’s. Tom Sheehan of Indecision, the Axe to Grind Podcast (and much more) joins us to talk all things 90’s hardcore. What was it like touring and booking shows? How did some of the mixed bills of the time hit? How did you even know where to play? How was post hardcore and metalcore received in the moment? If it wasn’t a Strife or Snapcase gig, did anyone show up? All of these questions and much more are answered, with a lot of twists and...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 238
In episode 237 of the podcast, we’re joined by Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION/The Barbarians of California. We dig into Aaron’s new project, The Barbarians of California, whose debut album drops October 4th, 2024 on ONErpm. We also hit on a variety of other topics surrounding music: new AWOLNATION, Aaron’s podcast venture coming soon, and much more. This was an amazing convo with someone very thoughtful about their craft. Be sure to check out the new Barbarians of California, ‘And Now I’m Just Gnashi...
Sep 30, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 237
In episode 236 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jackson Foster, vocalist of Silly Goose. We dig into their beginnings as a band in Atlanta, what music he and the band pull from for inspiration, their viral pop up live shows, and their energetic new EP ‘Bad Behavior’, out now on Blue Grape Music. This is a fun one, and Silly Goose is a band we’ll definitely be hearing more from in the coming months and years. Check out Jackson and Silly Goose here: Web: https://sillygooseraprock.com/ Silly Goose I...
Sep 23, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 236
In episode 235 of the podcast, we dig into Green Day’s sprawling rock opera masterpiece, ‘American Idiot’. We brought along new ‘friend of the pod’ Kevin Kennie for the ride! We dig into our early recollections of the record, favorite moments, its overarching themes, and much more. This album continues to be as poignant as the day it dropped 20 years ago. Check out Kevin, and his horror movie podcast ‘Speak All Evil’ here: Web: https://speakallevil.com/ IG/X: @speakallevilpod Podcast theme perfo...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 235
In episode 234 of the podcast, we’re joined by Briana Wright and Joey Duffy, vocalists of CLIFFDIVER. We dig into the beginnings of the band, Tulsa having a moment as a music scene, Bri joining CLIFFDIVER in 2020, and their forthcoming (and excellent) album, ‘Birdwatching’, out September 20th on SideOneDummy Records. Bri and Joey have a ton of energy, and there aren’t many bands doing it like CLIFFDIVER. We know you’ll dig this one. Follow Bri, Joey, and CLIFFDIVER here: Web: https://cliffdivero...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 234
In episode 233 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jason Boyd (vocals) and Ben Einziger (guitar) of Audiovent. We dig into their come up as a band, the story behind signing to Atlantic Records, touring the world, breaking up, and the circumstances of the band getting back together and putting out new music. This was one of the more enlightening convos we’ve ever had on the pod, and the Audiovent story is an intriguing one. We think you’ll dig it! Follow Ben, Jason, and Audiovent here: Ben IG: @benei...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 233
In episode 232 of the podcast, we’re joined by Henry Cox, vocalist of Boston Manor. We talk the circumstances that led us to discovering Boston Manor, and then we dig into the second half of their ambitious 2 album journey, ‘Sundiver’, out September 6, 2024 on SharpTone Records. We dig into the origins of the idea for a double album spanning years, the writing and production of the new record, the steps it took the band to get to this point, and much more. Henry is awesome, and Boston Manor cont...
Aug 26, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 232
In episode 231 of the podcast, we welcome back Sean and Seth, vocalist and bassist of funk metal band Trawl. We hit on a wide array of topics in this one. We start with the wild summer they’ve had opening for bands like Nonpoint and CKY, as well as some upcoming shows with Helmet/Local H and Polkadot Cadaver. We pivot to the new EP they are working on, ‘Tempest’, and its darker themes and subject matter. There are parts of this convo that get a little heavy and touch on suicide. If you, or someo...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 231
In episode 230 of the podcast, we’re joined by Eddie Reyes, founding member/guitarist of Taking Back Sunday. We dive deep into 20 years of their classic album, ‘Where You Want To Be’. We dig into the lead up to the record, the departure of 2 founding members and subsequent addition of Fred Mascherino and Matt Rubano, dealing with expectations, the writing and production, the release and response, and so much more. Eddie’s passion for his former band is infectious. This was an all time convo. Edd...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 230
In episode 229 of the podcast, we’re joined by Alan Robert, bassist of Life of Agony, as well as prolific artist/illustrator. We hit on many different things with Alan, including early days with LOA, creating all of the art/logos for LOA, and Alan’s other gigs creating/illustrating ‘The Beauty of Horror’ coloring books, working with Universal Studios on the ‘Univseral Monsters’ coloring book, and his upcoming ‘Beetlejuice’ release. This was an awesome convo with a super talented individual. Enjo...
Aug 05, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 229
In episode 228 of the podcast, we dig into 25 years of Limp Bizkit’s nu metal classic, ‘Significant Other’. We welcome back Nu Metal Reddit mod and photographer extraordinaire Shawn to help us break it all down. We dig into our early memories of the record, the lead up to the release, how TRL helped shape our collective musical tastes in that time, the record’s massive success, and so much more. Worldwide, we collide, this is how we communicate. Check out Shawn here: Web: https://www.photorobbin...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 228
In episode 227 of the podcast, Tony is joined by multiple time guest WCYY rock radio DJ Rob to discuss the Spotify Billions Club. We dig into the recent Loudwire article surrounding ”rock” bands/artists with songs that have reached 1 BILLION streams on the platform. There are some twists and turns, surprises, and songs we still aren’t sick of. This was a fun one. We open the show with a catch up on the summer concerts we’ve attended, and a look at some shows coming up for us. Check out Rob here:...
Jul 22, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 227
In episode 226 of the podcast, we’re joined by Christian McAlhaney, rhythm guitarist of Anberlin. We chat about the band’s recent comeback, their vocalist and front person Stephen Christian taking a touring hiatus, leading to Matty Mullins joining the band as their touring vocalist. We also dig into their upcoming full length, ‘Vega’, out August 2, 2024 on Equal Vision. ‘Vega’ features two new songs with Matty Mullins on vocals. You can catch Christian and Anberlin on tour with Hawthorne Heights...
Jul 15, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 226
In episode 225 of the podcast, we’re joined by Matt Wilson (Vocals) and Joe Saucedo (Bass) of Set Your Goals to talk nearly 20 years of their classic album, Mutiny! We dig into their start as a band 20 years ago, their immediate hype in the mid 2000s, signing to Eulogy, and then dig into Mutiny! (Writing of, the theme of the record, touring off the record, expectations, the songs and music videos, and its legacy all these years later). We loved Mutiny! when it dropped in 2006 and still ride hard...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 225
In episode 224 of the podcast, we’re back reading questions from you, the listener! What was your first favorite song? Your go to jam at karaoke? The band you wished you had seen live while they were active? We answer these, and much more this week. Thanks to everyone who submitted a question, we truly appreciate it! Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: Web: https://www.trawlband.com/ IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave fa...
Jul 01, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 224
In episode 223 of the podcast, we’re joined by Alan Day and Dan O’Connor of Four Year Strong. We talk their longevity as a band, their current tour with A Day To Remember and The Story So Far, and then dig into the creation of their new record, ‘analysis paralysis’, out August 9, 2024 on Pure Noise Records. Exciting times for Four Year Strong, and we’re here for it! Check out FYS here: Web: https://fouryearstrong.com/ IG/X: @fouryearstrong Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: W...
Jun 24, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 223
In episode 222 of the podcast, the three of us discuss a record ingrained in the fabric of Podioslave - Jimmy Eat World’s ‘Futures’. We dig into our early memories of both the record and the band, chat about some of our favorite things surrounding it, and then do a track by track breakdown of this pop/emo classic. Jimmy Eat World are one of, and continue to be, a favorite band of the podcast. We think you’ll enjoy this one! Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: Web: https://www....
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 222
In episode 221 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jay Maas, guitarist of Love Letter, as well as founding member of Defeater, and prolific music producer. We dig into the new Love Letter LP, ‘Everyone Wants Something Beautiful’, out June 28, 2024 on Iodine Recordings. Jay gives us the details of how the project came to be, the writing of the record, and more. We also talk about a handful of records Jay’s produced over the years, including Bane, Citizen, and his own work. We conclude with some insig...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 221
In episode 220 of the podcast, we’re joined by JT Woodruff, front person of Hawthorne Heights. We dig into 20 years of ‘The Silence in Black and White’, the band embarking on a massive tour later this month dubbed ‘20 Years of Tears’, the ‘…Is For Lovers’ festival dates, and much, much more. JT gives us an all time story about how their now classic song ‘Ohio Is For Lovers’ came to be. Check out JT and Hawthorne Heights here: Web: https://hawthorneheights.com/ IG/Threads: @hawthorneheights X: @h...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 220
In episode 219 of the podcast, the three of us tackle Soundgarden’s 1994 release, ‘Superunknown’. We dig into our early memories of the record/band, essential tracks, the multiple styles utilized by the band throughout the album, and its lasting legacy. A seminal grunge record, this episode was a fun one! Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: Web: https://www.trawlband.com/ IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rati...
May 27, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 219
