Interviews/Guests Episodes

In episode 290 of the podcast, we’re joined by Sonia Sturino, vocalist and guitarist of Weakened Friends. We dig into their formation as a band, making a name for yourself as a band repping Maine, touring, and the writing process behind their excellent 3rd LP, ‘Feels Like Hell’, out October 10th on Don Giovanni Records. We’re huge fans of the new record, and this convo with Sonia was a blast. Check them out on their headlining tour this fall! Photo Credit: Shawn Robbins (@photorobbins) Check out...

In episode 289 of the podcast, we’re joined by Snow Ellet (guitar/vocals) and Ryan Nolen (vocals/guitar) of the Chicago band Footballhead. We dig into their musical come up, what lead them to forming Footballhead, playing Riot Fest, new music, and their big 2026 coming up. Ryan and Snow are awesome, and Footballhead is poised to do big things in the coming months. Get on board! Photo Credit: @zeltzin.vazquez Check out Footballhead here: IG/X/TikTok: @footballheadchi Podcast theme performed by Tr...

In episode 288 of the podcast, we’re joined by Pat Cozens, vocalist of the hardcore punk band Restraining Order. We dig into Pat’s come up, the formation of the band, signing to Blue Grape Music, and their awesome new album, ‘Future Fortune’, out everywhere. Pat is a real one, and this new album has a timeless sound we think you’ll dig. Photo Credit: Steve Levy (IG: @stevelevy_, X: @stevenlevy_) Check out Restraining Order here: IG/X/TikTok: @restrainingorderhc Podcast theme performed by Trawl. ...

In episode 287 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Zwiefelhofer (bass) and Kaylan Cloyd (guitar) of the band Acceptance. We dig into 20 years of ‘Phantoms’, from their early signing to Columbia Records, its initial release, and their decision to re-record it with guest features from the likes of Teddy Swims, Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low) and many others. ‘Phantoms’ is a record we hold near and dear to the pod, and it was a blast to find out the behind the scenes stories of its creation and the b...

In episode 286 of the podcast, we’re joined once again by Max Lajoie, frontman of Spite House. We dig into Max touring all over the world, leveling up as a band, Spite House signing to Pure Noise Records, and their excellent new record ‘Desertion’, out September 12th, 2025. Spite House continues to be some of our favorite music we’ve found during the life of the podcast. Max is authentic, and it really shines through in Spite House’s output. Enjoy! Photo Credit: Rose Cormier (IG: @velours.souter...

In episode 284 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Teti (guitarist) and Anthony Gesa (guitarist) of The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die. We dig into their come ups with the band, our mutual love of Hum, band group chats, and their excellent new album, ‘Dreams of Being Dust’, out now on Epitaph Records. This was a fun one. Anthony and Chris fit right in to the Podioslave Venn diagram, and we really think you’ll enjoy the record. Photo Credit: Lisa Johnson Check out TWI...

In episode 283 of the podcast, we’re joined by David Mackinder, vocalist of the band Fireworks. We dig into Dave’s musical come up, the early days of Fireworks, their evolution from record to record, and where they are at as a band today. Fireworks continues to be a band we’ve loved for two decades, and this conversation only deepened that connection. This was a special one for us! We start the episode with a chance encounter, a “Nerdery in the Wild”, that Anthony experienced this month. Photo C...

In episode 282 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chance Smith, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the band Kerosene Heights. We dig into Chance’s early influences, the bands formation, their creative processes and their excellent new album, ‘Blame It On The Weather’, out August 15th, 2025 on SideOneDummy Records. We are really digging Kerosene Heights, and Chance is awesome. We think you’ll dig them too! Photo Credit: Abby Clare (IG: @abby.clare) Check out Kerosene Heights here: IG/X/TikTok: @kerose...

In episode 280 of the podcast, we’re joined in person by legendary Maine musician, Dave Gutter. We dig into his nearly 40 years as a musician, his numerous projects, including Rustic Overtones, Paranoid Social Club, Armies and more, working with/winning a Grammy writing a song for Aaron Neville, and his fabulous new solo record ‘The Music Industry is Trying to Kill Me’. There is so much that went into this convo, from our early love of Rustic Overtones, to Dave’s continuous work as a very talent...

In episode 278 of the podcast, we’re joined by prolific drummer, and all around awesome guy, Jay Weinberg. We dig into all kinds of different territory with Jay. Touring with Suicidal Tendencies in support of the almighty Metallica, going from playing the massive stage to the club scene in the same week, how he approaches writing/playing as a new member of a band, how playing with Bruce Springsteen in place of his dad Max helped to shape his view of family, music, and so much more. Jay rules, an...

In episode 277 of the podcast, we dig into the legendary album from The Smashing Pumpkins, ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’, with friend of the pod and the King of Maine, Spose. We talk our first memories of the album, the hold it had on us from the jump, it’s ability to move from genre to genre, and the audacity to put out such a masterpiece during the mid 90’s. A true one of one record. We start the episode with a little catch up with Spose. He has a few shows in the northeast this sum...

In episode 276 of the podcast, we’re joined by Josh Grabelle, founder and owner of Trustkill Records. We dig into 3 classic Trustkill releases from Poison The Well, Terror, and Bleeding Through. We find out the circumstances of how the records came to be, how the bands ended up working with Trustkill, and everything in between. There are all kinds of nerdery nuggets throughout, and these types of convos are some of our favorites to have. We start the episode with a little history of Trustkill, h...

In episode 273 of the podcast we’re joined by (hed)PE founding members and guitarists Wes Geer and Chad Benekos to discuss 25 years of their sophomore album, ‘Broke’. We dig into where the band was at coming off the self-titled record, how the songs started to take shape while touring, their undeniable chemistry as a band at this time, and so much more in part 1 of this 2 part conversation. Chad and Wes rule (The Guitar Brothers!), and we were more than stoked to get the behind the scenes storie...

In episode 272 of the podcast, we’re joined by Doug Robb, vocalist of Hoobastank. We dig into the bands come up, their circuitous route to getting signed, hitting the mainstream with their self-titled debut and then blowing up with ‘The Reason’. This is a great look at the bands career, and how they came to be so well known today. Check out Doug and Hoobastank here: Web: https://hoobastank.com/ IG/X/TikTok: @hoobastank Doug IG: @hoobadougrobb Doug X: @hoobadoug Photo Credit: Courtney Coles Podca...

In episode 271 of the podcast, we’re joined by Matt (vocals) and Will (guitar) of the band Gridiron. We dig into how they went from playing Call of Duty/joking about starting a band to being on the verge of dropping their 2nd LP, how much fun they’re having making music in Gridiron, and their sick new record, ‘Poetry From Pain’, out May 30th on Blue Grape Music. This was a blast, the Gridiron boys are about to set it off with this new chapter. Check out Gridion here: IG: @gridironhardcore X: @gr...

In episode 270 of the podcast, we’re joined by David (vocals, guitar) and Neil (guitar) of the band Charmer. We dig into their formation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, their consistent growth as a band, and their excellent new record, ‘Downpour’, out May 23rd on Counter Intuitive Records. This was a fun one, Charmer continues to put out interesting and exciting music, we think you’ll dig it! Check out Charmer here: Web: https://charmermi.com/ IG: @charmermi_ X: @charmer_mi Photo Credit: Jes...

In episode 266 of the podcast, we’re joined by Eric Egan, vocalist and front person of the band Heart Attack Man. We dig into Eric’s early days in bands, 90’s music, the Cleveland scene, finding your voice as an artist, and their excellent new album, ‘Joyride the Pale Horse’, out April 25, 2025. Big things are coming for HAM with this release, and we really think you’ll dig this convo. Follow Eric and Heart Attack Man here: Web: https://heartattackman.com/ Eric IG/X: @derrickdegan HAM IG: @heart...

In episode 265 of the podcast, we dive deep into the metalcore classic, Poison The Well’s ‘The Opposite of December…A Season of Separation’. We brought along Sean, vocalist of Portland, ME funk metal band Trawl to share his thoughts. We dig into our early memories of the record/band, the massive influence and legacy this record has, Poison The Well being a Mount Rushmore metalcore band, the importance of Trustkill Records, and much more. This is a special one, from a time when the genre was stil...

In episode 264 of the podcast, we welcome back Greg Bergdorf, founding member and original guitarist of Zebrahead, to talk 25 years of their album ‘Playmate of the Year’. We dig into the pressure of following up ‘Waste of Mind’, writing and recording, touring the world, and of course hanging at the infamous Playboy Mansion. This is a fun trip down memory lane for all four of us. Greg and his new bandmates in the Bourbon Brothers are consistently playing gigs in the ATL area, find them and say hi...

In episode 263 of the podcast, we’re joined by Anthony Davis, one half of the hip hop group Atmosphere. We dig into his creative process, leveling up as an artist over the years, 30 years of Rhymesayers Entertainment, and the 4th installment of his ‘Collection of Sounds’, dropping April 4, 2025. This was a real special one for us. We’ve been following Atmosphere for almost 25 years, and Ant is a legend! Check out Ant and Atmosphere here: Web: https://atmospheresucks.com/ Ant IG: @antturnthatsnar...

In episode 262 of the podcast, we’re joined by Andrew (guitar/vocals) and Matt (guitar/vocals) of the punk/pop punk band Borderlines. We dig into their come up in our home state of Maine, cutting their teeth in The Leftovers (and other bands), writing music, their first full length after 10 years as a band, and their recent EP, ‘Repair Kit’, streaming everywhere now. We finish up with the Mount Rushmore of Maine bands. This was a fun one! Check out Borderlines here: IG: @borderlines_official Pho...

In episode 260 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Ballew, frontman and bassist of The Presidents of the United States of America, to talk 30 years of their self titled record. We dig into the bands formation, lead up to the album, creating the album, signing to Columbia Records, touring the world and much more. This episode is bursting at the seams with 1990’s nerdery. Come for the 2 strings, stay for the “swamp toe”. Check out Chris, his solo music, and PUSA here: Web: https://chrisballew.or...

In episode 259 of the podcast, we’re joined by the one, the only, Daryl Palumbo of Head Automatica/Glassjaw. Head Automatica is BACK. We dig into how that came to be, their two new songs, more music/shows on the horizon, their creative process, and more. This was a huge one for us, as we’ve been fans of Daryl and his many projects for 20+ years. We appreciate you checking it out. Check out Daryl and his projects here: Daryl IG/X: @darylpalumbony Head Automatica IG: @headautomaticaofficial X: @He...

In episode 258 of the podcast, we welcome on Lewis (guitar) and Sam (vocals) of the band Oversize. We dig into their formation in England, catching and playing shows as a band early on, how Oversize came to be, and their awesome new album, ‘Vital Signs’, out February 28, 2025 on SharpTone Records. Oversize is a band with the arrow pointing up. We think you’ll dig this convo. Check out Oversize here: IG: @oversizeband X: Oversizebandxl Photo Credit: Richard Mukuze IG @richard.mukuze Podcast theme...