Podioslave Podcast
3 lifelong friends and music nerds discuss all things music. Interviews, album deep dives, and more. No genre is off limits; however, you'll likely hear us discussing rock, punk, metal, hip hop, etc. #nerdery.
Recent interviews include members of: Glassjaw/Head Automatica, Atmosphere, Cypress Hill, Taking Back Sunday, P.O.D., Brother Ali, Crime In Stereo, Sum 41, Teenage Wrist, Hawthorne Heights, Knuckle Puck, 311, Quicksand/Deftones, Incendiary, Frank Turner, Anthrax, NVM, Hatebreed, Sevendust, Killswitch Engage, The Gaslight Anthem, Shadows Fall, Thursday, The Movielife, GWAR, Sepultura, Koyo, August Burns Red, Movements, and many more.
Our most recent Interviews:
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Oct. 11, 2026
Ep 343: A Conversation with Aaron Dalbec of Bane on 25 years of ‘Give Blood’
In episode 343 of the podcast, we’re joined by Aaron Dalbec, guitarist of Bane. We dig into 25 years of the band’s classic album, ‘Give Blood’. We hit on the context of the time for the band, Aaron being a part of two seminal albums in heavy music in ‘Give Blood’ and Converge’s ‘Jane Doe’, their writing process, working with Brian McTernan again, and much more. Aaron is a real one. The story of how this convo came to be is also an all-timer. Long live Bane. Photo credit: Jon Sugden W
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Oct. 4, 2026
Ep 342: A Conversation with Mitch Holmes of Sowing
In episode 342 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mitch Holmes, vocalist/guitarist of the Worcester band Sowing. We dig into Mitch’s come up as a musician, Sowing’s formation, early show memories, and their excellent new LP, ‘Bluff’, out now on 51st State Records. We really dig Sowing, and think you’ll dig them too. Give this convo and their new record a spin! We start the episode recounting the Turnstile show in Portland, ME a week ago. All timer! Photo credit: Shawn Robbins Web
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Sept. 27, 2026
Ep 341: A Conversation with Rex Larkman of Tropidelic
Ep 341: A Conversation with Rex Larkman of Tropidelic In episode 341, we’re joined by Rex Larkman, drummer of the band Tropidelic. We dig into all kinds of nerdery in this one: Cleveland, sports, ska punk drumming, and Tropidelic’s fantastic new album ‘First Light’, out everywhere on Ineffable Records. Do yourself a favor and go spin some Tropidelic! Photo credit: Covello Nash Images Follow Rex and Tropidelic here: Web / Instagram / TikTok / X / Threads Rex Instagram Podc
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Sept. 13, 2026
Ep 339: A Conversation with Carl Severson of Ferret Music
In episode 339 of the podcast, we’re joined by Carl Severson, founder of Ferret Music, Good Fight Entertainment, and vocalist of Nora. We kick things off with a little Ferret history and the story behind the label’s return before digging into three classic releases from Every Time I Die, Killswitch Engage, and Remembering Never. We talk about how each band landed on Ferret, Carl’s memories of putting the records out, and what made them special—both at the time and all these years later. Pl
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Aug. 16, 2026
Ep 335: A Conversation with Eric Stenman of The Barbarians of California
In episode 335 of the podcast, we’re joined by Eric Stenman, guitarist of The Barbarians of California. We dig into Eric’s come up in the early 90’s Sacramento scene, his extensive production career, how TBoC started, touring with Deftones and GNR, and their shredical new record, ‘Megatons’, out this coming Friday August 21st. Eric was the perfect Podioslave guest. Tons of nerdery, tons of riffage, and everything in between. The Barbarians of Podioslave! Follow Eric and The Barbarians o
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Aug. 9, 2026
Ep 334: A Conversation with Taylor and Clark of Rufio
In episode 334 of the podcast, we’re joined by Clark Domae (guitar), and Taylor Albaugh (bass) of the band Rufio. We dig into their comeback, what it’s like starting the creative process over in a vastly different music industry, 25 years of ‘Perhaps, I Suppose…’, not touring (despite our best persuasive efforts), and their sick new EP, ‘From the Outside’, out now on Double Helix/Double Felix Records. We love Rufio, and we’re stoked to bring you this convo. Maybe we can talk them into a on
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Aug. 2, 2026
Ep 333: A Conversation with Kevin Hart of Public Opinion
In episode 333 of the podcast, we’re joined by Kevin Hart, vocalist (and more) of Public Opinion. We dig into Public Opinion’s beginnings, early show memories, touring the country, the pressure of LP 2, and their excellent new record ‘The Curse of Public Opinion’, out August 7th 2026 on SideOneDummy Records. This was an amazing convo, one that felt like catching up with an old friend surrounding their creative endeavors. We really think you’ll dig it. Follow Kevin and Public Opinion
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July 26, 2026
Ep 332: A Conversation with Cody Delong of Sound Rink on Touring, VIP & Fan Engagement
In episode 332 of the podcast we’re joined by Cody DeLong, CEO and co-founder of the VIP experience platform Sound Rink. We dig into Cody’s start working in the music industry as a photographer, booking shows, and the creation of Sound Rink with his partner Scott Lee, ways artists can maximize VIP experiences for fans, and so much more. This was a real fun inside look at the behind the scenes of touring in music, and ways our favorite bands can sustain themselves on the road and continue t
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July 19, 2026
Ep 331: A Conversation with Izzy De Leon of Wayside
In episode 331 of the podcast, we’re joined by Izzy De Leon, bassist of the Australian band Wayside. We dig into Australia being one of the coolest places on earth, Izzy joining the band, working with Memory Music and Will Yip, touring the world, and much more. This convo was a real fun one, and Wayside is one of our favorite newer bands out today. Enjoy! Follow Izzy and Wayside here: Web Instagram / X / Threads / TikTok Izzy Instagram Photo Credit: Ash Betton Podcast theme
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July 12, 2026
Ep 330: A Conversation with Tom May of The Menzingers
In episode 330 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tom May, vocalist/guitarist of The Menzingers. We dig into The Menzingers two decades creating music together, their writing process, the community they’ve built surrounding the band, and their excellent new album, ‘Everything I Ever Saw’, out July 17, 2026 on Epitaph Records. This was a really fun convo, and one we’ve wanted to do since the start of the podcast. Long live The Menzingers! Follow Tom and The Menzingers here: Web Instag
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July 5, 2026
Ep 329: A Conversation with Dez Fafara (DevilDriver, Coal Chamber)
In episode 329 of the podcast we’re joined by metal legend Dez Fafara, vocalist of DevilDriver/Coal Chamber. We dig into Dez’s many years of experience in the metal world, how that informs his creative process, his mindset when writing DevilDriver material, and their excellent new album, ‘Strike And Kill’, out July 10, 2026 on Napalm Records. Dez is metal royalty, and this convo absolutely slaps. Enjoy! Follow Dez and DevilDriver here: Web Instagram / X / Threads Dez IG Photo C
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June 20, 2026
Ep 327: A (New) Conversation with Seth and Sean of Trawl
In episode 327 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Sean Matthews (vocals) and Seth McClellan (bass) of the Portland, Maine funk metal band, Trawl. We catch up with the boys on all things Trawl since the last time we had them on. Playing shows across 2025, writing and recording new music, what the writing process looks like now 8 years as a band, and how their new single ‘Strigoi’ came to be, which releases this coming Friday, June 26th. We start the episode with a twist on an old favorite -
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June 7, 2026
Ep 325: A Conversation with Jared Watson of Dirty Heads
In episode 325 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jared Watson, vocalist of Dirty Heads. We dig into the bands writing process, being open to creativity, what it’s like being a band at this stage of their career, and their excellent new album ‘7 Seas’, out June 12th on Better Noise Music. Jared is a real one, and we had a blast chopping it up with him about all kinds of different things in terms of music. You’ll dig this one! Photo Credit: Raeanne Prescott Follow Dirty Heads here: We
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May 31, 2026
Ep 324: A Conversation with Travis Shettel of Piebald
In episode 324 of the podcast, we’re joined by Travis Shettel, vocalist and guitarist of the Massachusetts band Piebald. We dig into Piebald’s decision to put together a new full length LP, how they went about writing and recording, the positive memories a lot of people have with their music, and their excellent new album ‘Tales For the Rages’, out June 12th on Iodine Recordings. We really enjoyed chatting with Travis, having been fans of Piebald for 2+ decades. We even get a little lore a
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May 24, 2026
Ep 323: A (New) Conversation with Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects
In episode 323 of the podcast, we’re running it back with Nick Wheeler, lead guitarist of the Oklahoma band The All-American Rejects. We catch up with Nick in all that’s gone on in the Rejects world since we last had him on in 2021: touring in 2023, how covering Harvey Danger’s ‘Flagpole Sitta’ led to writing new songs, the House Party Tour, and their excellent new album ‘Sandbox’, which is out everywhere now. Nick is super genuine, and such a great hang. Long live The Rejects! Photo
Recent Episodes
343
Oct. 11, 2026
Ep 343: A Conversation with Aaron Dalbec of Bane on 25 years of ‘Give Blood’
In episode 343 of the podcast, we’re joined by Aaron Dalbec, guitarist of Bane. We dig into 25 years of the band’s classic album, ‘Give Blood’. We hit on the context of the time for the band, Aaron being a part of two seminal albums in heavy music in ‘Give Blood’ and Converge’s ‘Jane Doe’, their writing process, working with Brian McTernan again, and much more. Aaron is a real one. The story of how this convo came to be is also an all-timer. Long live Bane. Photo credit: Jon Sugden W
342
Oct. 4, 2026
Ep 342: A Conversation with Mitch Holmes of Sowing
In episode 342 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mitch Holmes, vocalist/guitarist of the Worcester band Sowing. We dig into Mitch’s come up as a musician, Sowing’s formation, early show memories, and their excellent new LP, ‘Bluff’, out now on 51st State Records. We really dig Sowing, and think you’ll dig them too. Give this convo and their new record a spin! We start the episode recounting the Turnstile show in Portland, ME a week ago. All timer! Photo credit: Shawn Robbins Web
341
Sept. 27, 2026
Ep 341: A Conversation with Rex Larkman of Tropidelic
Ep 341: A Conversation with Rex Larkman of Tropidelic In episode 341, we’re joined by Rex Larkman, drummer of the band Tropidelic. We dig into all kinds of nerdery in this one: Cleveland, sports, ska punk drumming, and Tropidelic’s fantastic new album ‘First Light’, out everywhere on Ineffable Records. Do yourself a favor and go spin some Tropidelic! Photo credit: Covello Nash Images Follow Rex and Tropidelic here: Web / Instagram / TikTok / X / Threads Rex Instagram Podc
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Sept. 20, 2026
Ep 340: Track 1, Side 1 III (Great Album Openers)
In episode 340 of the podcast, we discuss an old favorite: great opening tracks. How important is the first song on an album? More than you might think. A great opening track can set the mood, establish a sound, introduce a story, or grab your attention so completely that you know you’re in for something special. For the third time, we’re digging into some of the greatest album opening tracks ever recorded. From explosive introductions and unforgettable hooks to atmospheric scene-setters and s
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Sept. 13, 2026
Ep 339: A Conversation with Carl Severson of Ferret Music
In episode 339 of the podcast, we’re joined by Carl Severson, founder of Ferret Music, Good Fight Entertainment, and vocalist of Nora. We kick things off with a little Ferret history and the story behind the label’s return before digging into three classic releases from Every Time I Die, Killswitch Engage, and Remembering Never. We talk about how each band landed on Ferret, Carl’s memories of putting the records out, and what made them special—both at the time and all these years later. Pl
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Sept. 6, 2026
Ep 338: The "Back in My Day" Episode
In episode 338 of the podcast, we take a look back at the way things were in music…..”Back In My Day”. We each bring a few scenarios to the table from the turn of the century: Was it easier to discover music? What was it like buying concert tickets? How did we find out about albums/shows? We tackle all of this and more. Come for the music banter, stay for the deep Maine lore. Podcast theme created by Nomar Slevik and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web / Ins
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