Podioslave Podcast

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...

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...

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 episo...

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...

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 versatilit...

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 legenda...

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 e...

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 Lone...

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 episode 310 of the podcast, we’re joined by Daryl Taberski (vocals) of Snapcase. We dig into the 90s Buffalo scene, the formation of the band, signing with Victory Records, touring in the 90s, records (Progression, Designs, etc), the changing musical landscape over the years, what’s next for the band, and everything in between. This is a classic past to present Podioslave special. Shouts to Dar...

In episode 309 of the podcast we give Incubus’ ‘Morning View’ the Podioslave treatment.  We dig into our early memories of the record, the interesting space Incubus was in at that current moment, how they continued to push the envelope creatively and still be commercially viable, and much more.  Incubus is a house band for us. This wasn’t ‘Just A Phase’.  Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow t...

In episode 308 of the podcast, we deep dive Tool’s iconic ‘10,000 Days’. We dig into our early memories of the roll out, the more forward aspect of the record’s message, the way the band consistently pulls you in with their visuals, sounds, Easter eggs, and everything in between. This record still holds up, and we ride hard for it.  Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web IG/X/TikT...

In episode 307 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mercedes Arn-Horn (vocals/guitar) of the band Softcult. We dig into the band’s come up and formation, the scene in Kitchener, Ontario, the DIY nature of Softcult, and their debut full length (DFL!) ‘When A Flower Doesn’t Grow’, out now on Easy Life Records. Mercedes was so much fun to talk to. Lots of great insight into one of our new favorite bands....

In episode 306 of the podcast, we deep dive Death Cab For Cutie’s classic record, ‘Plans’. We dig into our early memories of the record, the moment indie bands had in the mid 2000’s, the amazing way Death Cab puts together songs, Ben Gibbard’s one of a kind voice, and much more. This is a phenomenal record from an underrated time in music history. We think you’ll dig our convo surrounding this cla...

In episode 305 of the podcast, we're taking it back to the 2000s. Pat Flynn of Have Heart, Fiddlehead, How Much Art (and many, many others) joins us to talk all things 2000s hardcore. We talk the transition from 90s to 2000s, the size of hardcore in the aughts, the labels, touring, the emergence of the internet/social media/technology, Pat’s experience in The Action Taken and Have Heart, recor...