Interviews/Guests Episodes

In episode 167 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tom Higgenson, frontman of Plain White T’s, and owner of independent record label Humans Were Here. We talk Tom’s come up in the Chicago area, hitting it huge with songs like ‘Hey There Delilah’ and ‘1,2,3,4’, as well as Tom starting the Humans Were Here record label. With a quarter century in the game, Tom tells us what still drives him to work on and with music every day. This conversation is one of our favorites! Check out Tom: IG - @higgyp...

In episode 166 of the podcast, we’re joined by Brian Wille, vocalist of Connecticut metalcore band Currents. We talk heavy music in New England, Brian’s ability to handle both clean singing and screaming in Currents, their awesome new album ‘The Death We Seek’ that dropped 5/5/23 on SharpTone Records, and their upcoming tour with Like Moths To Flames, Foreign Hands and more. Check it! Check out Brian here: IG - @brianwille Check out Currents here: www.currentsofficial.com IG - @currents...

In episode 165 of the podcast, we’re joined by Dan Lomeli, drummer of Long Island hardcore band Incendiary. We talk Dan’s come up, the band’s formation back in 2007, Incendiary’s process writing music, and their phenomenal new record ‘Change The Way You Think About Pain’ - out on Closed Casket Activities 5/26/23. Check out Dan here: IG - @danny_hammer Twitter - @snakeandbake Check out Incendiary here: https://closedcasketactivities.com/collections/incendiary IG/Twitter - @incendiaryhc ...

In episode 162 of the podcast, Rob rejoins us for some of our favorite collaborations in the music world. We each bring our own interesting twists to this topic. From Tom Petty to Nas, we’ve got you covered! What are some of your favorite collaborations in music? Hit us up! Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave Podcast Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podi...

In episode 161 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Phil Lipscomb, bassist of Taproot. We last spoke with Phil on episodes 76 and 77, and things in the Taproot camp were…..quiet. A lot has changed in nearly 2 years. New album, new shows, and new merch are all on the table. Naturally, we had to have Phil back to break it all down! Check out Taproot here: Twitter/IG: @followtaproot Check out the web store here: www.taprootmerch.com We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the ...

In episode 160 we bring back the legendary ‘Wheel of Nu Metal’. This time, we enlisted the help of the CEO of Nu Metal himself, Holiday Kirk. Is Quarashi a nu metal band? Where does Nonpoint stack up? What bands does the CEO have on his Mount Rushmore of nu metal? We dive into all of this and more. Check out Holiday Kirk here: Twitter/IG: @holidaykirk, @numetal_moment Check out The Nu Metal Agenda here: Twitter/IG: @numetal_agenda Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podio...

In episode 157 of the podcast, we’re joined by Brent Rambler, rhythm guitarist for Metalcore giants August Burns Red. We talk about the band’s longevity, consistency, and originality. Brent doubles as the bands co-manager and he gives us some insight into how that dynamic works. We also talk about the band’s new album, ‘Death Below’, out on Sharptone Records 3/24/23. Check out August Burns Red here: Web: www.augustburnsred.com IG/Twitter: @augustburnsred Brent IG: @brentramb...

In episode 156 of the podcast, Seth McLellan (bass) and Sean Matthews (vocals) of Portland, ME funk metal band Trawl rejoin the podcast. We talk about their opportunity opening for Anthrax, Black Label Society and Exodus a few weeks ago in Portland, their new EP and headlining show this coming June, and what it takes to get in front of people as an independent band in 2023. It’s always a great time when the Trawl boys join us! Check out Trawl here: Web: www.trawlband.com IG/Twitter/T...

In episode 153, we’re joined by Chris Hesse (guitarist) and Chris Zuehlke (vocals) of German Nu-Metalcore band Half Me. We talk their upcoming debut full length ‘Soma’, writing in English, keeping creative control, and producing singles vs. a full album. We hit it all! Check out ‘Soma’, out on Arising Empire 2/17/23. Follow Half Me here: Twitter: @half_me_mp3 IG: @half_me.mp3 We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing...

In episode 151 of the pod, we are joined by Joey Chiaramonte (Vocals) and Harold Griffin (Guitar) of the band Koyo. We chat their musical come up, how they were influenced by the great bands all around them in Long Island, the process of recording their first LP (out later this year on Pure Noise Records), and even get into their top 5 Long Island records of all-time. Check out Koyo here: Web: www.koyolihc.com IG/Twitter/TikTok: @koyolihc IG: Joey: @joeychiaramonte Harold: @har...

In episode 147 of the podcast, we’re joined by legendary producer, and front man of Be Well and Battery, Brian McTernan. Brian has produced many great records over his career, but today we’re focused on just one - Thrice’s ‘The Artist In The Ambulance’. Turning 20 this year, this record was one the three of us couldn’t get enough of in the moment, and that sentiment continues today. Brian tells us what it was like working with Thrice, seeing them graduate from indie label to major, and some a...

In episode 145, we speak with legendary metal photographer Jeremy Saffer. We met Jeremy this summer at Tattoo the Earth, watching him take photos of all the bands coming through the festival. We talk Jeremy’s come up, his early music fandom, how he got into photography and visual arts, and how he got to the level of photographing the likes of Slayer, Metallica, Megadeth, Ghost and so many other major players in the rock and metal world. Check out Jeremy here: Web: www.jeremysaffer.co...

In episode 144 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jeffery Mudgett (vocals/guitar) and Cody Capener (guitar) of the band Sunsleeper. We talk their formation, Cody joining the band, signing with Rude Records, and working with Brett Romnes on the spectacular new album ‘While You Can’. We also chat with Jeff about his recent run filling in on guitar with All Get Out. Follow Sunsleeper: IG/Twitter: @sunsleepermusic Rude Records Page: https://www.ruderecords.com/artist/sunsleeper/ Check us out here: W...

In Episode 143 of the pod, Rob (Ep 17, 96, 132) rejoins us to talk about Woodstock ‘99. Both our very own Nate and he attended the now infamous festival, and have some crazy stories to share with the world. Did they swim in the “mud”? Did they pay $10 for tap water? Listen and find out! Were you there? We’d love to hear about it. Hit us up! Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave Podcast Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com We’d l...

In Episode 142 of the podcast, we welcome on Justin Foley, guitarist in the new band Lybica as well as drummer for Killswitch Engage/Blood Has Been Shed. We talk Lybica’s killer new album, Justin’s switching from playing drums in KSE to guitar with the new project, KSE touring with Lamb of God, and much more. Check out Justin and his projects here: IG: @_.justin.foley._ Lybica Web: www.lybicaband.com IG/Twitter: @lybicaband Killswitch Engage IG: @killswitchengage Twitter: @kseo...

In Episode 139 of the podcast, rapper, artist and King of Maine, Spose rejoins the pod (Eps 29, 82+83). We dig into the changing landscape surrounding touring, especially as an indie musician, in 2022. Lots of things changed between his last tour in 2019 and the ~30 dates this summer, most notably the economics. This is a fascinating conversation. We also start the podcast with a firsthand recap of the Rage Against the Machine/NYC show Spose was at back in August, with a little Smashing Pumpk...

In Episode 138 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Sinn, bassist of The Distillers, and former Podioslave guest (Ep 66, 100). We got ambitious with this one and attempt to do the impossible: rank the 7 studio albums from legendary metal band Slipknot. In true Nerdery fashion, this conversation twists and turns through the epic discography of one of our collective favorite bands. Hit us up with your rankings! Ryan is also hard at work in the booth mixing for bands, so hit him up on IG @rya...

In this episode, we’re joined by Tuck O’Leary, bassist of Fit For A King. We talk FFAK’s new album ‘The Hell We Create’ dropping 10/28/22, their tour supporting I Prevail and Pierce the Veil, as well as being an advocate for your art. We also discuss collectible card grading, his other music project Off Road Minivan, the ‘Get Tucked!’ Podcast and much more. This is a fun one! We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, ...

In Ep 135, Greg Bergdorf joins us once again, making him the first 5 time guest in Podioslave history. It’s always an awesome time talking with Greg, and this conversation is no exception! Our focus in this episode is Zebrahead’s 3rd record, MFZB. Ever want to know the origin of the album title? How the band decided to make different limited album covers? What it was like behind the scenes putting together MFZB? Greg answers all of that and more! We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! ...

In Ep 132 of the pod, we bring back the Perfect Songs segment, as well as special guest Rob (Ep 17, 96). We take turns offering songs that are, in our eyes, perfect. What makes a perfect song for you? Let us know, hit us up on any of these platforms: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave Podcast Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing,...

In Episode 131 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chad Benekos, founding member and original rhythm guitarist of the band (hed) p.e., to talk 25 years of the band’s debut self-titled album. This album was a genre-bending masterpiece, which took so many different styles of music and melded them together beautifully. Chad gives us insight into how the band grew into that sound, signing with Jive Records and the record company giving them the freedom to do what they do, as well as many other storie...

We had a blast at the Tattoo the Earth resurrection in Worcester on 8/27/22, rubbing elbows backstage with numerous folks and catching up with old ‘friends of the pod’ alike. We were fortunate enough to talk with musicians, tattoo artists and entrepreneurs, as well as catching many of the bands we’ve been talking about since this thing was announced. What a spectacular day! Lineup is as follows - all Instagram links: Brian Fair of Overcast: @brianshadfall, @overcast.hc Brandan Schiep...

In Episode 5 of “Podioslave Tattoos the Earth” we’re joined by Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust. We take a look back at Sevendust playing Warped Tour into Woodstock ‘99 into….you guessed it, Tattoo the Earth. We also talk about 20(+) years of ‘Animosity’, touring extensively on that record, and it’s impact and legacy for Sevendust. Lajon and the boys are putting the finishing touches on a new album, so stay tuned for that! Check out Tattoo the Earth at: Web: https://thepalladium.net/ta...

In Episode 4 of “Podioslave Tattoos the Earth” we’re joined by the one, the only, ANTHRAX. Scott Ian and Frank Bello of the legendary thrash metal band joined us to talk 40 years of Anthrax, getting back to touring, the resurrection of Tattoo the Earth, and maybe an anecdote or two about their time in the acting biz. Check out Tattoo the Earth at: Web: https://thepalladium.net/tattoo-the-earth/ IG: @tattootheearthfestival Twitter: @tattootheearth Check out Anthrax: IG: @anth...