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March 30, 2025

Ep 263: A Conversation with Anthony “Ant” Davis of Atmosphere

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: @...
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March 23, 2025

Ep 262: A Conversation with Matt and Andrew of Borderlines

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_off...
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March 16, 2025

Ep 261: A 5 Year Celebration

In episode 261 of the podcast, we take a look inward as we celebrate our 5th anniversary as a podcast. From humble beginnings recording in Anthony’s basement, to the now 120+ interviews, covering festivals, making friends and so very much more. We’re thankful for anyone who’s spent time with us over the years. Cheers to you, PodHeads, and cheers to more nerdery! Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web: https://www.trawlband.com/ IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone...
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March 9, 2025

Ep 260: A Conversation with Chris Ballew of The Presidents of the United States of America

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:/...
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March 3, 2025

Ep 259: A Conversation with Daryl Palumbo (Head Automatica, Glassjaw)

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: @headautomat...
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Feb. 24, 2025

Ep 258: A Conversation with Lewis and Sam of Oversize

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 @rich...
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Feb. 17, 2025

Ep 257: A Conversation with Brother Ali

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 ...
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Feb. 10, 2025

Ep 256: 30 Years of Green Day - Insomniac

In episode 256 of the podcast, we dig into 30 years of Green Day’s punk fueled masterpiece, ‘Insomniac’. We hit on our early memories of the record, its pace and subject matter, following up ‘Dookie’, the musical brilliance of all three members of the band, and much more. This was a great trip back to a time that shaped us as music fans. Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web: https://www.trawlband.com/ IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone to hear this e...
Feb. 7, 2025

Live On Stage: Jerry Cantrell in Portland, ME

In this bonus episode, we talk about seeing Jerry Cantrell live in Portland, ME with special guest Filter. A legend in the game, this was a fun one! Photo Credit: Jason Archbold Web: https://jasonarchbold.com/ IG: @jayarchbold Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web: https://www.trawlband.com/ IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace,...
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Feb. 3, 2025

Ep 255: A Conversation with Matty Arsenault of A Loss For Words (‘The Kids Can’t Lose’ Deep Dive)

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 he...
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Jan. 27, 2025

Ep 254: Pod To The Future - Pt. 2!

In episode 254 of the podcast, the three of us take a look back, and forward, to where things are going in the music industry. Is heavy music at a tipping point? Is festival season over? Who has room for all of this vinyl? Will buying tickets to shows become……easier? We tackle all of this and more. Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web: https://www.trawlband.com/ IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by...
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Jan. 20, 2025

Ep 253: A Conversation with Grant Whiteoak of Heart to Gold

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 ...
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Jan. 13, 2025

Ep 252: 30 Years of No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom

In episode 252 of the podcast, we dive deep on No Doubt’s ‘Tragic Kingdom’. We talk early memories of the record, the context of the time, the start of Gwen Stefani’s massive celebrity, and some “what if’s” surrounding the band, where they were headed and what might have been. This was a fun one to dig into. We open the show with a promise, a resolution even, to binge more nerdery in 2025! Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web: https://www.trawlband.com/ IG/X/TikTok: @traw...
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Jan. 6, 2025

Ep 251: Perfect Songs IV

In episode 251 of the podcast, we are back with another installment of PERFECT SONGS. This time, rock radio DJ Rob and musician/audio engineer Kevin Kennie join the fun. We each come to the table with songs that we think are perfect. What makes a perfect song? You know it when you hear it. Many different twists and turns in this one, including but not limited to: Bottles & cans, falsetto singing, songs from the 70’s, 80’s 90’s and 2000’s, and much more. Listen to the playlist on Spotify he...
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Dec. 30, 2024

Ep 250: A (New) Conversation with Damien Moyal, Pt. 2

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 Friend...
249
Dec. 23, 2024

Ep 249: 25 Years of Red Hot Chili Peppers ‘Californication’

In episode 249 of the podcast, the three of us discuss the now classic, quarter century old, ‘Californication’. We dig into our first memories of the record, the context of the time, the rejoining of John Frusciante, favorite tracks, and much more. What are your memories of the crown jewel of the Chili Peppers catalog? We’d love to hear em! Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web: https://www.trawlband.com/ IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone to hear this episode...
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Dec. 16, 2024

Ep 248: Podioslave’s 2024 Year In Review

In episode 248 of the podcast, we welcome back Shawn Robbins, photographer, Nu Metal subreddit mod, and friend of the pod, for our 2024 Year In Review. We take turns giving our favorites of the year: Favorite concerts, music moments, EP’s & LP’s, and much more. What were some of your favorite moments of this year? We’d love to hear them, hit us up! Check out Shawn here: Web: https://www.photorobbins.com/ IG: @photo_robbins Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: ...
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Dec. 9, 2024

Ep 247: A (New) Conversation with Damien Moyal (As Friends Rust, Culture, Damien Done)

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 Cultur...
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Dec. 2, 2024

Ep 246: Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory. A Retrospective.

In episode 246 of the podcast, we discuss Linkin Park’s seminal debut record, ‘Hybrid Theory’. We dig into our early memories of the roll out, the influence of the music on multiple genres, our favorite tracks, its classic album art, and much more. This record set the stage for the trajectory of one of the biggest rock bands ever. This was a fun one! Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web: https://www.trawlband.com IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for ev...
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Nov. 25, 2024

Ep 245: This Band Changed My Life

In episode 245 of the podcast, the three of us talk about bands that changed our lives. What does it mean? Is it a band you deep dove their catalog, and love every minute? Is it a band you’ve seen live more than most? Is it their message? Lyrics? Musicianship? It’s all of the above. We start the episode with a brand new ‘Band Name: Real or Fake?’ There are a lot of interesting band names out there! We’d love to hear which bands or artists changed your life. Hit us up in the DM’s. ...
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Nov. 18, 2024

Ep 244: 30 Years of Maine Hardcore with Chris Linkovich (Terror, Cruel Hand, and more)

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 t...
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Nov. 11, 2024

Ep 243: 25 Years of Blink-182 - Enema of the State

In episode 243 of the podcast, we dig into 25 years of Blink-182’s breakthrough record, ‘Enema of the State’. We talk our early memories of the record, the addition of Travis Barker, the level up in production, it’s place in pop culture, and the band’s overall legacy. This record hit us at the absolute perfect age, and it shaped a lot of our early music fandom. We start the episode with a brief catch up, including some of the live shows we’ve seen over the past few weeks. Podcast the...
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Nov. 4, 2024

Ep 242: A Conversation with Jason DeVore of Authority Zero

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.co...
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Oct. 28, 2024

Ep 241: A Conversation with Sen Dog (Cypress Hill, Powerflo)

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 Do...