Episodes

In episode 334 of the podcast, we’re joined by Clark Domae (guitar), and Taylor Albaugh (bass) of the band Rufio. We dig into their comeback, what it’s like starting the creative process over in a vastly different music industry, 25 years of ‘Perhaps, I Suppose…’, not touring (despite our best persuasive efforts), and their sick new EP, ‘From the Outside’, out now on Double Helix/Double Felix Records. We love Rufio, and we’re stoked to bring you this convo. Maybe we can talk them into a on...

In episode 333 of the podcast, we’re joined by Kevin Hart, vocalist (and more) of Public Opinion. We dig into Public Opinion’s beginnings, early show memories, touring the country, the pressure of LP 2, and their excellent new record ‘The Curse of Public Opinion’, out August 7th 2026 on SideOneDummy Records. This was an amazing convo, one that felt like catching up with an old friend surrounding their creative endeavors. We really think you’ll dig it. Follow Kevin and Public Opinion ...

In episode 332 of the podcast we’re joined by Cody DeLong, CEO and co-founder of the VIP experience platform Sound Rink. We dig into Cody’s start working in the music industry as a photographer, booking shows, and the creation of Sound Rink with his partner Scott Lee, ways artists can maximize VIP experiences for fans, and so much more. This was a real fun inside look at the behind the scenes of touring in music, and ways our favorite bands can sustain themselves on the road and continue t...

In episode 331 of the podcast, we’re joined by Izzy De Leon, bassist of the Australian band Wayside. We dig into Australia being one of the coolest places on earth, Izzy joining the band, working with Memory Music and Will Yip, touring the world, and much more. This convo was a real fun one, and Wayside is one of our favorite newer bands out today. Enjoy! Follow Izzy and Wayside here: Web Instagram / X / Threads / TikTok Izzy Instagram Photo Credit: Ash Betton Podcast theme ...

In episode 330 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tom May, vocalist/guitarist of The Menzingers. We dig into The Menzingers two decades creating music together, their writing process, the community they’ve built surrounding the band, and their excellent new album, ‘Everything I Ever Saw’, out July 17, 2026 on Epitaph Records. This was a really fun convo, and one we’ve wanted to do since the start of the podcast. Long live The Menzingers! Follow Tom and The Menzingers here: Web Instag...

In episode 329 of the podcast we’re joined by metal legend Dez Fafara, vocalist of DevilDriver/Coal Chamber. We dig into Dez’s many years of experience in the metal world, how that informs his creative process, his mindset when writing DevilDriver material, and their excellent new album, ‘Strike And Kill’, out July 10, 2026 on Napalm Records. Dez is metal royalty, and this convo absolutely slaps. Enjoy! Follow Dez and DevilDriver here: Web Instagram / X / Threads Dez IG Photo C...

In episode 328 of the podcast, we bring back the mailbag. We answer questions from you, the music nerds/podheads that check in with us regularly. What’s an album whose art fits the music perfectly? What are some of our favorite podcast inside jokes? What band from the last 10 years would 16 year old us absolutely love? We tackle these and a bunch more this week. Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web Instagram / X / TikTok We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support...

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 - ...

In episode 326 of the podcast, we run back our early “Bandvantage” prompt. We each come with band names that elevate the band. Band name “cheat codes”, if you will. What makes a band name awesome? Some band names are iconic, and in some cases they elevate the band’s vibe, aesthetic, and all around aura. What are some of your band name “cheat codes”? Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web Instagram / X / TikTok We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podiosla...

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: We...

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 a...

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...

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 ...

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 Jo...

In episode 320 of the podcast, we take a look back at 25 years of Jimmy Eat World’s breakthrough album, ‘Bleed American’. We dig into our early memories of the record, its nod to Americana, the massive singles, its time and place in music, and so much more. This album holds so many core memories for us, and we are stoked to share all of those with you here. “Good, goodbye. Good, goodnight.” Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d ...

In episode 319 of the podcast, we take a trip back to 1997 and give Our Lady Peace’s ‘Clumsy’ the Podioslave treatment. We dig into our early memories of the record, its unreal singles, their distinct sound, and song subject matter. This is an all timer for us, and one loaded with memories. We start the episode discussing the musical landscape in the late 90’s, and what it meant to “make it” back then. Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love...

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 ...

In episode 317 of the podcast, we bring back an old favorite, ‘Last Track Magic’. These are songs that land the plane of a record, ones that the only position they could have been was the last track. We each bring a few songs to the table, and we don’t know the others choices until we unveil them on the pod. We span the 80’s to nearly present day, and there are some all time bangers in this episode. What makes a great closing track for you? Hit us up! Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow t...

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 o...

In episode 315 of the podcast, we look back at 30 years of Rage Against the Machine’s second studio album, ‘Evil Empire’. We dig into our early memories of the record, it being our introduction into really deep diving a band/message, the phenomenal musicianship, Tom’s signature guitar work, Brad and Tim being wholly underrated as a rhythm section, Zack de la Rocha’s uncanny delivery and versatility, and so much more. This record is one of the few reasons we are the music nerds you see and ...

In episode 314 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour, to talk all things Warped past and present. We dig into early Warped Tour stories, the festival coming back last year, its expansion into Montreal and Mexico City this year, how Warped keeps ticket prices affordable, the festival landscape, and so much more. Kevin is a legend, the Warped Tour is legendary, and this convo will get you primed for this summer’s festivities. Follow Warped Tour here: We...

In episode 311 (+2) we dig into 311’s iconic 5th studio album, ‘Soundsystem’. We talk early memories of the record, how it helped shape us as a podcast, the colorful vibes of the record, timeless sounds, and so much more. Without this record, there is no Podioslave. Come Original! Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, et...

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 t...

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...