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Interviews/Guests Episodes

Feb. 5, 2024

Ep 203: The Return of Benny Horowitz of The Gaslight Anthem

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 ...

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Jan. 29, 2024

Ep 202: A Conversation with Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo - Part 2

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 wi...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Ep 201: A Conversation with Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo - Part 1

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...

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Jan. 15, 2024

Ep 200: 20 Years of ‘War All The Time’ with Tucker Rule of Thursday

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 f...

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Jan. 8, 2024

Ep 199: Perfect Songs III (ft. Spose & Rob)

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...

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Dec. 17, 2023

Ep 197: Podioslave Year In Review 2023

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, p...

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Dec. 11, 2023

Ep 196: Alternate Band Names ft. Trawl

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 popul...

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Nov. 27, 2023

Ep 194: A Conversation with Max Lajoie of Spite House

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 ti...

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Nov. 20, 2023

Ep 193: A Conversation with Emma Boster of Dying Wish

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 aweso...

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Nov. 13, 2023

Ep 192: A Conversation with Popeye Vogelsang (Calling Hours, Farside)

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 formati...

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Nov. 6, 2023

Ep 191: A Conversation with Tyler Zanon of Youth Fountain

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 influ...

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Oct. 30, 2023

Ep 190: Finch - What It Is To Burn. A Retrospective.

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 m...

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Oct. 23, 2023

Ep 189: A Conversation with Ryan Rumchaks (Knuckle Puck, Homesafe, ra…

In episode 189 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Rumchaks, bassist of Knuckle Puck, guitarist/vocalist of Homesafe, and drummer of rationale. We talk Ryan’s musical come up, playing early shows in the Chicago area, joining...

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Oct. 16, 2023

Ep 188: A Conversation with Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday

In episode 188 of the podcast, we’re joined by Shaun Cooper, bassist of Taking Back Sunday. We talk the band’s changing creative process over the years, how they continue to stay relevant 20+ years in, their viral backyard sh...

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Oct. 9, 2023

Ep 187: A Conversation with Todd Mackey of With Honor

In episode 187 of the podcast we’re joined by Todd Mackey, vocalist of Connecticut hardcore band With Honor. We talk Todd's musical come up in Connecticut, the formation of the band, opening for Agnostic Front at CBGB's, The ...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Ep 186: A Conversation with Frank Zummo (Sum 41, School of Rock, Grav…

In episode 186 of the podcast, we’re joined by drummer of Sum 41, Gravas, and School of Rock Contributor, Frank Zummo. We talk how Frank got started with the School of Rock workshops, how these workshops open up conversations...

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Sept. 25, 2023

Ep 185: Glassjaw - Worship and Tribute. A Retrospective.

In episode 185 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by friend of the pod Shawn Robbins to discuss an all time album: Glassjaw - Worship and Tribute. We talk our personal memories of the lead up, the way the album first hit us (and ...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Ep 184: A Conversation with Grove Street

In episode 184 of the podcast, we’re joined by Sully (vocals) and Josh (drums) of the UK band Grove Street. We talk the band’s beginnings, what it’s like touring the UK and Europe, and their banger of a debut full length, ‘Th...

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Sept. 11, 2023

Ep 183: A Conversation with Marshall Gallagher of Teenage Wrist

In episode 183 of the podcast, we’re joined by Marshall Gallagher, frontman and guitarist of Teenage Wrist. We talk the band’s earliest show memories, what band names mean (or don’t), Tool fans, and Teenage Wrist’s kickass ne...

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Aug. 28, 2023

Ep 181: Vinnie Caruana and Brian McTernan on 20 Years of The Movielif…

In episode 181 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche) and Brian McTernan (Producer, Battery, Be Well) to discuss 20 years of The Movielife - ‘Forty Hour Train Back to Penn’. We ta...

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Aug. 21, 2023

Ep 180: The Return of TRAWL (Vocalist and Bassist Sean and Seth are b…

In episode 180 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Sean (Vocals) and Seth (Bassist) of the Portland, ME funk metal band, Trawl. We talk their new EP release, Cosmic Aquatic, opening for Black Stone Cherry and Polkadot Cadaver t...

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Aug. 14, 2023

Ep 179: A Conversation with Ira George, Guitarist of Movements

In episode 179 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ira George, guitarist of the band Movements. We hit on Ira’s come up briefly, then dive into the bands stellar new album, ‘Ruckus!’, out this Friday 8/18/23 on Fearless Records. ...

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Aug. 7, 2023

Ep 178: A Conversation with Scott Lee, New England Metal & Hardcore F…

In episode 178 of the podcast, we’re joined by legendary promoter/talent buyer Scott Lee. We talk Scott’s start talent buying for Mass Concerts/ the Worcester Palladium, the lineage of great heavy music from the northeast, an...

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July 31, 2023

Ep 177: A Conversation with Casey Iodine of Iodine Recordings

In episode 177 of the podcast, we’re joined by Casey Iodine, founder of Iodine Recordings. We talk early days of the label, sneaking into Warped Tour, shutting things down in 2003, what it’s like to run an independent record ...

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