Interviews/Guests Episodes

In episode 257 of the podcast, we’re joined by rapper/MC, Brother Ali. We chat about his come up as an artist, when he first knew rhyming was his calling, working with Anthony Davis, and his phenomenal new album, ‘Satisfied Soul’, out everywhere on Mello Music now. This was a special one for us, Brother Ali is a legend! Check out Brother Ali here: Web: https://www.brotherali.com/ IG: @brotheraliisblind X: @brotherali Photo Credit: Brian “B+” Cross (IG: @bpleasel) Podcast theme performed by Trawl...

In episode 255 of the podcast, we welcome back Matty Arsenault, vocalist of A Loss For Words. After a brief catch up, we dig into 25 years as a band, and then pivot to a deep dive on their first full length album, ‘The Kids Can’t Lose’. We hit on everything - context of the time, the making of, it’s release and response, and much, much more. As a bonus, Mikey Adams (bass) joins us at the end for some bonus nerdery. Matty is an all time Podioslave guest! Follow Matty and A Loss For Words here: IG...

In episode 253 of the podcast, we are joined by Grant Whiteoak, vocalist and guitarist of Heart to Gold. We dig into Grant’s start in the scene, the band’s come up, signing to Memory Music, working with Will Yip, and the creation of their stellar new album ‘Free Help’. Grant is a real one! Photo Credit: Joma Mandocdoc (IG: @jrm.ptrp) Follow Grant and Heart to Gold here: Web: https://www.hearttogold.com/ IG: @hearttogold X: @heart2gold Grant IG: @imhypedonit Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Foll...

In episode 250(!) of the podcast, we pick up where we left off with Damien Moyal during Ep 247. We dig into what the heavy music scene looks like at the end of its biggest year, music Damien is spinning, cool vinyl purchases in Europe, a little more tour talk, and a bunch of different odds and ends. This one is nerds at the bar. Enjoy! We sincerely thank anyone who’s checked out one of our 250 episodes. Check out Damien and his projects here: Damien IG: @notdamiendone As Friends Rust IG: @asfrie...

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...

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 ...

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: @jasonde...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...