Interviews/Guests Episodes

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 - Band N...

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: Web Instagram / ...

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 about ...

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 Credit: And...

In episode 322 of the podcast, we’re joined by…..4 members of A Static Lullaby (Joe Brown, Dan Arnold, Kyler Gillam, and Nick Jones). Damn! We dig into the story behind their recent reforming, the changing landscape they find themselves in as a band in 2026, and a look back at ‘…And Don’t Forget to Breathe’, as well as their recent release of a live recording of that classic record, out now on Smartpunk Records . This was a fun one, and a first for us having FOUR band members join us for a conve...

In episode 321 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Joey Chiaramonte, front man of the Long Island band Koyo. We dig into Koyo’s recent busy touring schedule, the different worlds they fit into musically, and the writing and recording of their epic new album, ‘Barely Here’, out now on Pure Noise Records. Joey rules, Koyo rules, and we think you’ll dig both this convo and the new album. Go peep both! Photo Credit: Big Tuna (IG: @flashed_by_tuna) Follow Joey and Koyo here: Web Joey IG: @joeychiaramon...

In episode 318 of the podcast, we’re joined by Alex Roy (vocals) and Marty McMorrow (vocals) of Sparks the Rescue. We dig into all kinds of news surrounding the Sparks camp: new music, headlining the State Theatre in Portland, ME last fall, and their upcoming tour next month spanning the northeast. Lots happening for our boys from Maine! We love being able to bring you these conversations, and we especially love highlighting the great music that comes from our home state. Long live Sparks the Re...

In episode 316 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Vinnie Caruana, vocalist of I Am the Avalanche. We catch up with Vinnie about his various projects since the last time we spoke (Nite Sports, The Movielife, solo) before getting into the new Avalanche record, ‘The Horror Show’, out April 10th, 2026 on Equal Vision Records. We talk the early writing sessions a few years ago, our favorite tracks, and dig into the story behind a few of the new songs coming later this week. Vinnie is genuinely one of ...

In episode 312 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by JT Woodruff (vocals, guitar) of Hawthorne Heights to discuss 20 years of their album, ‘If Only You Were Lonely’. We dig into the writing process surrounding the record, what it was like trying to follow up the massive success of ‘The Silence In Black and White’, the scene at the time, and so much more. Hawthorne Heights is currently out on ‘The Lonely Tour’ with Creeper and letlive., so be sure to catch them when they roll through! We love talking...

In episode 311 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Wrenn - founder and owner of Bridge Nine Records and Sully’s Brand, and author of the new book Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball’s Greatest Rivalry. We last had Chris on in Summer 2023, and a lot has happened since. We kick things off by catching up — from recent shows at the Bridge Nine Beverly, MA store to what’s new in the B9 world. We then dig into Fenway Punk, which chronicles Chris’ story about how Boston's har...

In episode 310 of the podcast, we’re joined by Daryl Taberski (vocals) of Snapcase. We dig into the 90s Buffalo scene, the formation of the band, signing with Victory Records, touring in the 90s, records (Progression, Designs, etc), the changing musical landscape over the years, what’s next for the band, and everything in between. This is a classic past to present Podioslave special. Shouts to Daryl for being an all-time guest of the pod. Keep an eye out out for the upcoming Snapcase documentary...

In episode 307 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mercedes Arn-Horn (vocals/guitar) of the band Softcult. We dig into the band’s come up and formation, the scene in Kitchener, Ontario, the DIY nature of Softcult, and their debut full length (DFL!) ‘When A Flower Doesn’t Grow’, out now on Easy Life Records. Mercedes was so much fun to talk to. Lots of great insight into one of our new favorite bands. You’ll absolutely dig this convo. Follow Sofcult here: Web IG/X/TikTok: @softcultband Photo Credit: ...

In episode 305 of the podcast, we're taking it back to the 2000s. Pat Flynn of Have Heart, Fiddlehead, How Much Art (and many, many others) joins us to talk all things 2000s hardcore. We talk the transition from 90s to 2000s, the size of hardcore in the aughts, the labels, touring, the emergence of the internet/social media/technology, Pat’s experience in The Action Taken and Have Heart, records from the likes of No Warning, Bane, In My Eyes, The Rival Mob, Modern Life Is War, Trapped Under Ice,...

In episode 304 of the podcast we pick up where we left off with Dave Buckner, the original drummer of the legendary Papa Roach. We dig into what it was like for the band post ‘Infest’, expectations surrounding a new record, and ultimately the writing and recording of ‘Lovehatetragedy’. It’s not often we get to talk with a musician who lived the roller coaster Papa Roach did in the early 2000’s, and getting Dave’s insight and perspective on this time was podcast gold. Long live Papa Roach. Follow...

In episode 303 of the podcast, we’re joined by Dave Buckner, the original drummer of the legendary Papa Roach. We dig into the early days of the band, how they built a following, getting signed to a major label, and their meteoric rise after ‘Infest’ dropped. Dave rules. He answered questions we’ve had forever about the early days of Papa Roach. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Follow Dave here: IG: @davebuckner333 Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Website IG/X/TikTok: @trawlba...

In episode 302 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Phil Lipscomb, bassist extraordinare of the band Taproot to look back on 25 years of their major label debut, ‘Gift’. We dig into their early days leading up to being signed, how Atlantic Records/Velvet Hammer took notice, the writing and production of the record, and its legacy in the nu metal scene. We start the episode catching up with Phil about all things Taproot from the last few years. Shows, festivals, playing new music out and everything ...

In episode 301 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ben Seitz (vocals, guitar), and Luke Shows (guitar) of the band Scarlet Street. We dig into their come up, early shows in Cincinnati, their creative way in which they marketed their latest release, and their excellent new album, ‘NO ALTERNATIVE’, out now on We’re Trying Records . This was a real fun one. We love getting into process with musicians as creative as Luke and Ben. Enjoy! Photo Credit: Joshua Hurley (IG: @hurley_joshua) Follow Scarlet Str...

In episode 300(!) of the podcast, we’re joined by many of the artists who we had on this past year to enter more music into our “Perfect Songs” catalog. We hit on all genres, all vibes, and all the music nerdery you’ve come to expect from Podioslave over 300 episodes. We are genuinely thankful for anyone who has taken the time to listen to any of the 300 episodes in the Podioslave catalog. We love music, and we love that any of you are along for the ride with us. Thank you! Listen to the playlis...

In episode 299 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jess Margera (drums) and Mike Leon (bass) of the band CKY. We dig into their recent tour of the UK, Mike joining the band, being the coolest band in the world (our words), and their excellent new track, ‘Can’t Stop Running’. This was an absolute blast, Mike and Jess fit right in to the Podioslave world. We’re excited for what they have planned for 2026, and you should be too! We start the episode with an announcement from our friends at Iodine Recor...

In episode 296 of the podcast, we talk to Kevin Palmer (guitar, vocals) and Josh Moates (bass) of the band TRUSTcompany. We dig into their early days and formation, early shows in Alabama, signing to a major label, creating their major label debut (The Lonely Position of Neutral) with the likes of Don Gilmore, and their recent comeback/what’s next for the band. This was one we’ve wanted to do for the entirety of the life of the podcast. We love getting to chat with awesome folks like Josh and Ke...

In episode 295 of the podcast, we’re joined by Randy Bradbury (guitars/vocals) and Cameron Webb (bass) of the SoCal punk bank 84 Days. We dig into the formation of the band, how quickly the idea came together to create a full length, their friendship throughout the years as collaborators, working with Adrian Young of No Doubt on the drums, and their stellar new self-titled album that just dropped on Double Helix Records. You can tell listening to Cameron and Randy talk that they’ve been a great ...

In episode 294 of the podcast, we chat with Marcos Siega, director of some of our favorite music videos of all time. We dig into Marcos’ roots as a NYHC kid, his start in directing with music videos, and we drill down on videos from Papa Roach, System of a Down, Blink-182 and many others. Marcos is a music nerd at heart, just like us, so naturally we loved getting the behind the scenes of some of the biggest music videos of the late 90s and early 2000s. Check out Marcos’ work on Dexter: Resurrec...

In episode 292 of the podcast, we give MGMT’s first album, ‘Oracular Spectacular’, the Podioslave treatment. We’re joined by friend of the pod, Kevin K. AKA “PRJCT MGR”. We dig into our early memories of the record, the production, the perfect side A, and everything in between. This record was a monster in the moment, and hold’s up extremely well. We start the podcast talking about Kevin’s new music, under the name PRJCT MGR. A new song is out TODAY, and you should definitely go spin it. It was ...

In episode 291 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jay Reason to take a 30 year look back at Connecticut Hardcore. Jay needs no introduction, with his involvement in Voice of Reason, The Distance, Blackened, Static Era Records, War God Collective, Diablo’s Den Podcast, Stillborn Records, etc We talk Jay’s come up in the 90s attending shows, starting bands, memorable shows, the evolution of 90s to 2000s, all the way to present - where Jay is still heavily involved with his label and store (Static Era...