Podioslave Podcast

In our 65th episode, we dive head first into comeback albums. Our definition of “Comeback Album” is not simply new music after a long break - it could be a new member, a rebound after a flop, or certain band dynamics shifting.  In true Podioslave fashion, we dissect the why and the how. Do comeback albums always live up to the hype? Listen and find out! We open this episode with: a reflection on l...

In our 64th episode, we bring back the one and only Greg Bergdorf (Guitarist of the Bourbon Brothers and Zebrahead founding member) for a full episode on touring. Greg is no stranger to the road (having toured for nearly 20 years), so who better to have on for this episode. Want to know about pre-show rituals? Coolest thing he ever bought on tour? Favorite venues to play? How to fix up a truck? We...

In our 63rd episode, the pod talks all things festivals. This is the perfect time to talk festivals, as not only is festival season approaching, but this year marks the anticipated return of live music. We take a look at a number of the recent announcements and react to them. Is Lollapalooza worth going to this year? How about Riot Fest? Is Bonnaroo back and better than ever? Where does the Pitchf...

In our 62nd episode, the pod talks all things album artwork. We dig into the good, the bad, the bizarre, and also albums that get enhanced by the the whole artwork presentation. Can a great sounding album be ruined by bad artwork? Is Tool’s use of visual artist Alex Grey a cheat code? Is Green Day’s ‘Dookie’ the best album cover of all time? Or perhaps AFI’s ‘The Art of Drowning’? What in the worl...

In our 61st episode, the pod picks a half dozen classic songs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s and brings to the table who we’d love to hear do a proper studio cover of said song. In true Podioslave fashion, no genre is off limits — this episode proves that more than ever. This was a fun one, as we all dig deep into our collective nerd brains to re-imagine classic songs under another artist’s creative l...

In our 60th episode, the pod revisits a couple classic albums celebrating 20 year anniversaries this year — with a twist. We take a look back at Blink 182’s ‘Take Off Your Pants and Jacket’ and System of a Down’s ‘Toxicity’ — and reimagine how these albums would’ve landed with reduced tracks, re-arranged sequence, etc. We open this episode with a look back and reflection on our last 3 interviews....

In our 59th episode, we’re joined by the one and only, Frank Turner. We talk a little about Frank’s come up, starting with Million Dead and then the transition to his prolific solo career. We also get into how busy he’s been during the pandemic, with various live streams, a socially distanced show for the UK government, and what it means to Frank to be in a room playing music for people, no matter...

In our 58th episode, we’re joined by Kat Nijmeddin. Kat is the Creative Director at Pure Noise Records, where she weaves her artistic vision and love for music together. If you’ve seen the visuals for Pure Noise Records and their bands (graphic design, illustration, video, photography, etc), there’s a good chance she had a big hand in it. We talk Kat’s artistic and musical come up, her entry into...

In our 57th episode , we’re joined by Sean and Seth of Trawl (Funk Metal band based out of Portland, Maine) and Trawlcast (Music Podcast). Sean (Vocalist) and Seth (Bass) come on to talk their musical come up, the formation of Trawl, details of the making of the new EP ‘Shark Pinata,’ and endless music nerdery. We had absolute blast with this one. Sean and Seth are two of the most genuine and pass...

In our 56th episode, the pod dives into artists and musicians that also have their hands in other spaces. This could be side business ventures, politics, athletics, and so on. One thing that’s clear — creatives can’t sit still! A little preview: Deftones, Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, Wyclef Jean, and many others. Other topics include: Bonnaroo 2021 lineup announcement and a mini segment called...

In our 55th episode, the pod dives into band members turned solo acts. Similar to last week’s episode, we ask all the questions we want answers to. Why do band members go solo? Is it long lived? How do the fans react? Jack White, Frank Turner, City and Colour, Chris Cornell, Jason Isbell, and Dashboard Confessional get the nod this week. Other topics include: Are shows secretly coming back? (accor...

Episode 54: Side Projects are Key! In our 54th episode, the pod dives into a number of artists side projects. Why do side projects start? Do they typically last? If they don’t, why is that? We attempt to answer all of these questions and more. One thing we can all agree on is: side projects are key! Them Crooked Vultures, Head Automatica, Atoms for Peace, Black Light Burns, Sugar, and Echobrain ge...

In our 53rd episode, the pod celebrates being one year old by doing what we do best: nerding out on all things music. We run the full gamut on this one. Want a reaction to the new Kings of Leon record and learn how their NFT released album could change the ancillary music business forever? We have you covered. Want to hear about how Jack Dorsey plans to dominate the music streaming service arena?...

In our 52nd episode, we’re joined by Lauren Wayne, the General Manager/Talent Buyer for the State Theatre in Portland, ME. Lauren Wayne is a Maine and New England icon, overseeing the overall management of concerts and events under the ‘State Theatre Presents’ umbrella (State Theatre, Thompson’s Point, among others). We talk Lauren’s musical come up, her entry into the music industry, her current...

In our 51st episode, the pod turns inward. Anthony has often dropped info about his time as a college radio Metal Director - so it got us to thinking. Why not have him as our “guest”! We talk initial start with college radio, his transition to Metal Director, and much more. Other topics include: Reactions to Daft Punk announcing their retirement and Travis Barker taking over the world (one feature...

In our 50th episode, the pod re-visits a few of our favorite live albums. Live albums can go one of two ways: they can be great and capture the essence of the band or they can be complete failures. This week, we dive into a few that really stand out from the pack. Other topics include: Reaction to a recent study that heavy metal lowers blood pressure and reduces anxiety, and a reaction to DMX’s up...

In our 49th episode, we attempt to do the impossible: rank the entire Foo Fighters catalog. What the Foo-k were we thinking?! Is there a bad album in there? Is the new album Medicine at Midnight any good? Are the Foo Fighters the best rock band on the planet? We answer all of these questions and more. Other topics include: Reacting to Elon Musk’s Neuralink chip streaming music directly to your bra...

In our 48th episode, we bring back the mailbag! We had a ton of fun answering all your questions the first time around (back in August), so we figured we were due for a 2nd go round. Who will have left the bigger legacy on the music world, Grohl or Cobain? Best Blink 182 side project? How many years into a bands career does it take them to produce their best record? We tackle these questions and a...

In our 47th episode, we re-visit a few albums that, when they came out, either missed with the fans, received unfavorable reviews from critics, or both. Albums of focus for this segment are: New Found Glory - Coming Home, Jay-Z - Kingdom Come, and Weezer - Pinkerton. If you’ve heard these albums, you’re probably familiar with the public’s mixed perception of them. Also discussed on the episode: Re...

In our 46th episode, we’re joined by Brendan Garrone, vocalist of Incendiary, to take a 25 year look back at the music to come out of Long Island, NY. The 3 of us at Podioslave are fascinated by the region and the music to come out of it - including Crime in Stereo, Vision of Disorder, Glassjaw, Silent Majority, Taking Back Sunday, The Movielife, and of course, Incendiary among many many others. W...

In our 45th episode, the pod discusses bands and artists we want to hear new music from in 2021. These could be confirmed releases, rumored releases, or even pipe dreams. In the absence of live music and with everything going in the world, we’re anticipating new music more than ever. #musictherapy Other topics of discussion include a reaction to a Rolling Stone article about the future of streamin...

In our 44th episode, we’re joined by Toby McAllister, the guitarist of Sparks the Rescue and The Jameson Four. We talk Toby’s musical come up, Sparks the Rescue’s break through (eventually landing them on MTV), the Fearless Records signing, and plenty of tour stories. Toby is just a genuine guy and was so easy to talk to— we think you’ll love this episode. If you have any leads on Toby’s guitar, g...

In our 43rd episode, the pod tackles the ‘Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad’ segment — where we deep dive into legacy bands that we feel only had two great albums in a row. We dive into the roadblock album to try to understand what happened. This is the other side of the coin to our ‘Three album run’ segment. Other topics of discussion include: The Save Our Stages Act getting approved and The Starting Li...

We’ve had a lot of laughs, compelling insights, and truly inspiring discourse over the last 9 months. In this episode, we dive into our favorite nerdery of the year — favorite albums, favorite music moments, favorite moment on the podcast, etc. 2020 has been a wild one and we’re not letting up! (In this episode: (0:00) Podcast and episode intro. (1:51) 2020 wrap up talk starts - favorite new artis...

In our 41st episode, we bring back 2 things: the “He’s on Fire” - 3 album run segment and our Episode 9 guest, Greg Bergdorf (Guitarist of the Bourbon Brothers and founding member of Zebrahead). Greg joins us for this episode as if he was the 4th member of the pod. The name of the game is to select bands with 3 great albums back to back to back. In true Podioslave fashion, this episode covers a mu...