Episodes

In episode 163 of the podcast, we devote time to some of our favorite song lyrics. Eddie Vedder’s prose, Maynard James Keenan’s cutting simplicity, and Fireworks telling us what it’s like to get old, we hit it all. The episode starts with a couple reunions: Nate and Tony reuniting for a Clutch show in Portland, ME, and Anthony checking out the Silent Majority reunion show in Brooklyn recently. What are some of your favorite song lyrics? Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave...

Today’s ‘In Real Time’ is all about the viral AI Drake/The Weeknd track that dropped this week, ‘Heart On My Sleeve’. We talk about what it means for the music industry going forward, how we got here so quickly, and who is going to benefit/lose out in these AI generated situations. The future is now! 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, love, and Podioslave. Check us out here...

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 Podioslave family by r...

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 Podioslave f...

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: @podioslave Twitte...

Episode 159 of the podcast is all about Clutch’s ‘Blast Tyrant’. Early memories, live shows, favorite moments and songs. There is no one quite like Clutch, and Blast Tyrant continues to deliver to this day. Is this Clutch’s best release? Where were you when you first heard it? Hit us up and let us know! 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! (LIN...

In this installment of In Real Time, we tackle a few more hot takes that were submitted by our friends on social media. Is Soundgarden good? Did Audiovent deserve more? We tackle these and more today.Be sure to follow The Itch and There Can Only Be One, a couple of fine podcasts! (All of these are purely conjecture/speculation, and are meant to be lighthearted and fun. Please treat them accordingly.) Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podio...

Episode 158 is all about hot takes and conspiracy theories. Who is the vocalist of Sleep Token? Will there be a strike www in the live music industry? Is an artist less talented if they don’t write/create their own music? We answer these, and more. Shoutout to our music and podcast friends for chiming in and providing us with some fun hot takes and conspiracy theories in the back half of the episode. Go check out Trawl (band), The Itch, My Weekly Mixtape, and XRadioX. (All of these are purely co...

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: @brentrambler Check us out here...

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/TikTok: @traw...

In episode 155 of the podcast, we turn towards our favorite band, at least collectively, Rage Against the Machine. We take turns drafting RATM songs from across all albums, covers, and live records. Did we get it right? Listen and let us know. We start the episode pitting two Smashing Pumpkins records against one another: Siamese Dream v. Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Who will win?! Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave Podc...

Episode 154 of the podcast is all about GAME CHANGERS. We each bring an artist, an album, or a band we think changed the game in their respective genre, or music as a whole. What are some musical game changers for you? 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, love, and Podioslave. Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave ...

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, storying, twe...

In episode 152 of the podcast, we bring back music that we consider Heavy Therapy. Originally debuting in episode 16, Heavy Therapy is a form of music catharsis. Whether it be from a sound, a theme, or just something to help you get your blood pumping. We each bring different artists and themes to this one. What heavy music moves you? This episode is brought to you by our friends at Iodine Recordings. The preorder for the 30th anniversary of Quicksand’s “Slip” is live. Snag yours here: https://i...

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_ld Twitter: Joey:...

In episode 150(!) of the podcast we bring back an old favorite: the forgotten song! We attempt to stump each other with songs we feel were overlooked, under appreciated, or forgotten altogether. Songs from soundtracks, car commercials, best of compilations - nothing is off limits. We open the episode with a brief reflection on hitting 150 episodes. A sincere thank you to anyone who has checked us out! Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podios...

In episode 149 of the podcast, we take a trip to 2033. We attempt to predict where the music industry will be under three major pillars: Artificial Intelligence, Venues, and Collectibles. What does the emergence of AI musicians mean for authenticity? Are you ready to pay $500 for nosebleed seats, even if it’s kinda worth it? What will happen to the vinyl/collectible landscape as resources dwindle? Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave...

In today’s ‘In Real Time’ we react to the news that Foo Fighters are playing Bonnaroo, Boston Calling and Sonic Temple this spring. What does this mean for the band going forward? More shows? New music? We tackle it all. 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 Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting, etc —...

In episode 148 of the podcast, we bring some of our most anticipated storylines for 2023 to the table. New albums from bands like Koyo, As Friends Rust, Slipknot? Sign us up. Checking out new bands and scenes live? All in on that. What are you excited for this year?! We start the episode with a conversation surrounding Fireworks new record, ‘Higher Lonely Power’, which dropped on 1/1/23. Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave Podcast E...

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 all ...

In episode 146 of the podcast, we dig into our favorite music releases of 2022. We give a few honorable mention albums/EP’s (spoiler, we’re featured on one of them!), then we dive into our top 5 records of the year. Always a fun look back on the music we dug, and dug into with band members in some cases, this past year. Check it! What are your favorite albums of the year? Hit us up! Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube: Podioslave Podcast Email ...

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.com IG/Twitter...

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: Web:...

Pantera is back! Playing shows again with Charlie Benante and Zakk Wylde this past week, and we have thoughts. Take a listen and see where we stand! Did you catch any of the videos? Are you excited for this “reunion” of sorts? 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 Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting,...