Podioslave Podcast

In episode 343 of the podcast, we’re joined by Aaron Dalbec, guitarist of Bane. We dig into 25 years of the band’s classic album, ‘Give Blood’. We hit on the context of the time for the band, Aaron being a part of two seminal albums in heavy music in ‘Give Blood’ and Converge’s ‘Jane Doe’, their writing process, working with Brian McTernan again, and much more.  Aaron is a real one. The story of h...

In episode 342 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mitch Holmes, vocalist/guitarist of the Worcester band Sowing.  We dig into Mitch’s come up as a musician, Sowing’s formation, early show memories, and their excellent new LP, ‘Bluff’, out now on 51st State Records .  We really dig Sowing, and think you’ll dig them too. Give this convo and their new record a spin! We start the episode recounting the T...

Ep 341: A Conversation with Rex Larkman of Tropidelic In episode 341, we’re joined by Rex Larkman, drummer of the band Tropidelic.  We dig into all kinds of nerdery in this one: Cleveland, sports, ska punk drumming, and Tropidelic’s fantastic new album ‘First Light’, out everywhere on Ineffable Records.  Do yourself a favor and go spin some Tropidelic! Photo credit: Covello Nash Images Follow Rex...

In episode 340 of the podcast, we discuss an old favorite: great opening tracks.  How important is the first song on an album? More than you might think. A great opening track can set the mood, establish a sound, introduce a story, or grab your attention so completely that you know you’re in for something special. For the third time, we’re digging into some of the greatest album opening tracks eve...

In episode 339 of the podcast, we’re joined by Carl Severson, founder of Ferret Music, Good Fight Entertainment, and vocalist of Nora. We kick things off with a little Ferret history and the story behind the label’s return before digging into three classic releases from Every Time I Die, Killswitch Engage, and Remembering Never. We talk about how each band landed on Ferret, Carl’s memories of putt...

In episode 338 of the podcast, we take a look back at the way things were in music…..”Back In My Day”. We each bring a few scenarios to the table from the turn of the century: Was it easier to discover music? What was it like buying concert tickets? How did we find out about albums/shows? We tackle all of this and more. Come for the music banter, stay for the deep Maine lore. Podcast theme created...

In episode 337 of the podcast, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Slipknot’s ‘IOWA’, the landmark album released in 2001 that pushed the boundaries of just how heavy mainstream metal could get. We look back on our early memories of ‘IOWA’, how we first connected with the record, the context surrounding Slipknot and heavy music in 2001, and what made the album feel so dangerous and different at t...

In episode 336 of the podcast, we’re joined by Michael Klooster (keyboard), and Paul De Lisle (bass) of Smash Mouth.  We dig into the early days, Michael joining the band just as they are taking off, their continued love of making music, and their catchy as hell new album, ‘Mercury Comet’, out now. We truly love being able to talk to people like Paul and Michael, musicians and music nerds just lik...

In episode 335 of the podcast, we’re joined by Eric Stenman, guitarist of The Barbarians of California.  We dig into Eric’s come up in the early 90’s Sacramento scene, his extensive production career, how TBoC started, touring with Deftones and GNR, and their shredical new record, ‘Megatons’, out this coming Friday August 21st.  Eric was the perfect Podioslave guest. Tons of nerdery, tons of riffa...

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 Rec...

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 surroundin...

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...

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 Instagra...

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 o...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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 o...

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 enjo...

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 e...

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 Sma...

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...

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.” Podca...

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” bac...