Episodes

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: ...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In episode 240 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by friend of the pod/photographer extraordinaire Shawn Robbins to break down this year’s New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Shawn was able to take in the entire fest back in September, and got amazing photos of some of our favorite bands. We dig into who crushed their set live, bands that surprised, and MVP’s of each day. We also give out some of our dream guests for future a NEMHF. This was a fun one! This year’s lineup was absolutely st...

In episode 239 of the podcast, we’re joined by Steve Kleisath, drummer of Further Seems Forever. This convo covers it all, but we mainly dig into 20 years of Further Seems Forever’s ‘Hide Nothing’. From the addition of Jon Bunch, to the creative process, and its legacy now 20 years out, and more. This was a fun convo surrounding a great record. We start the convo asking Steve about his many talents, including Daily Fantasy Sports, and his world class video game prowess. Steve rules! Iod...

In episode 238 of the podcast, we’re taking it back to the 90’s. Tom Sheehan of Indecision, the Axe to Grind Podcast (and much more) joins us to talk all things 90’s hardcore. What was it like touring and booking shows? How did some of the mixed bills of the time hit? How did you even know where to play? How was post hardcore and metalcore received in the moment? If it wasn’t a Strife or Snapcase gig, did anyone show up? All of these questions and much more are answered, with a lot of twists ...

In episode 237 of the podcast, we’re joined by Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION/The Barbarians of California. We dig into Aaron’s new project, The Barbarians of California, whose debut album drops October 4th, 2024 on ONErpm. We also hit on a variety of other topics surrounding music: new AWOLNATION, Aaron’s podcast venture coming soon, and much more. This was an amazing convo with someone very thoughtful about their craft. Be sure to check out the new Barbarians of California, ‘And Now I’m Just ...