Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

It's Election Day. Are you stuck in a tragically long voting line in search of auditory relief? Fear not, Brave Listener, cuz we here at the WSP got you covered with a special, extra long episode to keep those doomsday blues away. Andy, along with comedian Todd Glass and sports commentator Dolav Cohen, take an heroic dose of mushrooms and proceed to talk their faces off. Throw this episode on and...

Andy and the boys just finished up a two week, socially distant tour and what a bizarre feeling it is to work again for the first time in MONTHS. AFUN ends this run in Charleston wherein, Andy gets into it with the LEGENDARY, Chali 2na! They talk about how he got started, how live performances are looking thru this pandemic, and much more. Chris shares his thoughts on lizard people conspiracies. H...

In an unbelievably normal turn of events, Andy and the band hit the road for a socially distant run of outdoor, drive-in shows. Listen in as he gives his perspective on the state of live music, mid-pandemic from the safety of the band bubble. And we welcome a living music industry LEGEND, Michael Alago! Michael may best be known for signing Metallica (yes, that Metallica), but his story goes much...

What's a band to do in the middle of a pandemic? Answer: PIck up work wherever they can! Andy catches us up on the whereabouts of the AFUN socially distant tour machine. And on the Interview Hour we welcome Ben Nichols of Lucero! Andy and Ben chat about what it's like to be a working musician in the world today. Oddly enough, Dolav congratulates the Lakers. And we close out with a special visit fr...

Andy is back again for the 100th time to remind y'all: YOU GOT THIS. And on a very special Interview Hour we welcome golden voiced rocker, Taylor Goldsmith from Dawes! Taylor and Andy talk about growing up in Malibu, genre, and what legacy means to them. Dolav laments The Jazz and Shawn & Beats sing a song. This is EP 100 and we love all your guts. Thanks for listening in on our madness. Follow us...

Have you ever wondered about the mind state of a musician about to play his first Red Rocks show? Tune in to catch Andy processing some DEEP emotions. And on the Interview Hour we welcome Nashville Singer/Songwriter, Nicki Bluhm! She and Andy met at the beginning of the year, and some things have changed since then. Ahri reviews parenthood. The boys sing about a topic near and dear to their hearts...

Andy did something questionable on a boat recently. Surprised? You shouldn't be! And on the Interview Hour we welcome Sam Harris of rock trio, X Ambassadors! Sam talks about his band, his brother, and his Jungian Shadow Self. Listen in as Sam & Andy plunge the oceanic depths of self-knowledge, and discover what horrors await there for our intrepid journeymen. Dolav feels unbridled joy. Shawn and B...

Andy Frasco and The UN are reunited for a livestream after 6 months of isolation. How'd it go? Listen in to find out. On the Interview Hour we welcome Trevor Hall! Trevor took Andy by surprise with SYMPATICO VIBES. They talk life, depression, and what else: music. A history lesson from Jack Brown and word of warning from Shawn & Beats to round us out. This is EP 97. Follow us on Instagram  @worlds...

Andy wants to know: are you being responsible with your woodland psychedelic sabbaticals? On the Interview Hour we welcome Mike (MC) Taylor from Hiss Golden Messenger! Mike is brilliant and Andy takes full advantage of their time together by prying the depth of his worldview with a range of topics from the evolution of masculinity, education, and of course: MUSIC. We close out with Robyn Caywood f...

Andy gets a call from his distressed manager, Schwartz: Is he really gonna eat EVERYTHING the internet tells him to during this upcoming live stream? (Tickets available now!) On the Interview Hour we welcome blues rockers, Rebecca and Megan Lovell from Larkin Poe! Andy picks the sisters' brains on how it was coming up as women in the blues world and what's on the horizon for this dynamic duo. Ahri...

Quarantine! It is a time of civil unrest. Live music may well be cancelled into late 2021, so why wait to get wild? Andy and the crew are throwing a digital, interactive music festival Aug 21st & 22nd and want YOU to be part of the experience. Good tunes? CHECK. Legendary sit-ins? CHECK. Mind altering substances? CHECK. On the Interview Hour we welcome Dominic Lalli from Big Gigantic. Dom talks ab...

Andy's here to scatter some love flakes atop the fishbowl that is this quarantined life. Tune in for your weekly pump up and don't let the doomsdays get you down. On the Interview Hour we welcome Devon Allman and Duane Betts of The Allman Betts Band! Andy picks their brain about growing up with rockstar parents and how it's affected their unique artistry and output. Dolav feels passionate about so...

Andy welcomes us back to the show this week with updates and general encouragements to drink more water and eat six things of fruit. And on the interview hour we welcome another member of the legendary Lettuce crew, Eric "Benny" Bloom! This dude is awesome (don't skip this one y'all). Shawn and Andee recount the tale of Raw Dog and we close out with our buddy, Evan from 14er to talk about some goo...

Join us for another adventure through psychedelic landscapes with Andy Frasco. Breathe deeply & relax your ear holes as they gulp down the audio positivity deeper into your psyche; cuz on the Interview Hour we welcome the peaceful protest legend himself, Michael Franti! Michael fills us in on what protest looks like while being "stuck" on the beautiful island of Bali. Arno introduces Ernie during...

While Andy chases waterfalls in Breckenridge (apologies to TLC), he reflects on his life and the gratitude overfloweth. Remember who you are, find yourself, and love that person. On the Interview Hour we welcome Dave Bruzza from Greensky Bluegrass! Ahri gives a July 4th PSA and Shawn sings a cover song by Neal Casal. Let your freak flag fly and don't be afraid to find a new path: Andy reviews DMT...

Hi, how are you? Listen in for your weekly audio respite and hear Andy embrace an honest helping of humility. On the Interview Hour we are elated to welcome Tarriona "Tank" Ball from wsp-favorite, Tank and the Bangas! Listen in to get her read on this cultural awakening that many of us are experiencing and to soak up the valuable insights she has to offer. Ahri imagines variant sexual appetites, S...

In a world beset by inequity perpetrated by a legion of lesser men, we breathlessly look for respite and find Andy Frasco dancing his tuchus off for y'all. Watch the funny man dance and find balance restored to your Saturday nights. And on the Interview Hour we welcome show favorite, John Craigie! Hear words of wisdom direct from the lips of this modern day legend. Dolav has strong feelings about...

Andy returns this week to deliver a message of hope and unity for a troubled nation. And on the interview hour, he goes tête-à-têtes with singer/songwriter, Nahko! They talk about the new album, the band, his family, and much more. Shawn & Tobi sing and Ahri imagines alternate sexual proclivities. Andy welcomes Lyle Divinsky as co-host to process some emotions and the cold reality of racism in thi...

We kick off this week with Shawn going the (Social) Distance. Andy catches us up on his workaholism and offers us all a hit on his dab rig of unending encouragement. On a very special Interview Hour, we're proud to welcome the inimitable, Theo Katzman! They talk Theo's origin story, Vulfpeck's humble beginnings in Ann Arbor, & the immutable 'north star' that compels Theo to put in the Hard Work. W...

Big week on the WSP as we welcome Alejandro Rose-Garcia, aka Shakey Graves to the Interview Hour! Andy and Alejandro talk about growing up, the myth of the Puer Aeternus (Peter Pan Syndrome), and some wild stories about a haunted guitar sprinkled throughout. Ahri reviews fatherhood in the time of Covid. Shawn and Tobi duet a John Prine song (RIP). Did Danny Zagayer sleep with Andy's mom? Listen in...

Held up in isolation, we look deep inside for inspiration... and find DOOM FLAMINGO on the Interview Hour! These beautiful, synthwave angels share what it's like coming up in Charleston, South Carolina, hustling side gigs as a wedding band, and about one of our favorite venues: The Charleston Pour House. Arno loses sleep during halftime and Shawn reminds us that Rock & Roll ain't pretty... but it'...

Andy checks in with yall on the top of the episode and administers his brand of Pump-Up encouragement. And on the interview hour we welcome lead singer, Rachael Price from Lake Street Dive! Shawn pays tribute to the late, great John Prine; whilst Arno satirically steers us down a wild, rambling riverboat ride of insanity. Andy and his babbling buddies close out the show. EP 83 sounds like this. Fo...

Andy Frasco & the U.N. have a new album out! We check in with Andy as he shares more insights from The Mushroom Bunker (i.e. his home). On the Interview Hour we welcome back a bright star in a dark night, Keller Williams! He and Andy talk about the future of music in a post-covid world. Dolav has strong feelings about sports. We welcome guest co-host, fellow podcaster & comedian, Jamie Kilstein to...

Living ever relentlessly in the Real World, Schwartz gives Andy some admittedly good advice to start the show. And we are ecstatic to welcome WSP show favorite, Anders Osborne to the Interview Hour! Andy and he talk on mindfulness and the perils that some folks who struggle with substance abuse face during this pandemic quarantine. Ahri reviews regrettable haircuts and Arno keeps it relevant. An o...

Andy gets reprimanded by his manager for getting *too* into video editing. On the Interview Hour, we welcome Laura Lee, bassist for Khruangbin and textbook definition of Cool. Laura talks staying present on stage, the makeshift summer camp she's made for herself, and the chilly barn that Khruangbin utilizes. Shawn, the Quarantine Bard, soothes us with a song for the era. Dolav yells about sports a...