Interviews/Guests Episodes

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 riffage, and everything in between. The Barbarians of Podioslave! Follow Eric and The Barbarians o...

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 Records. We love Rufio, and we’re stoked to bring you this convo. Maybe we can talk them into a on...

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 surrounding their creative endeavors. We really think you’ll dig it. Follow Kevin and Public Opinion ...

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 touring in music, and ways our favorite bands can sustain themselves on the road and continue t...

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 Instagram / X / Threads / TikTok Izzy Instagram Photo Credit: Ash Betton Podcast theme ...

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 of the podcast. Long live The Menzingers! Follow Tom and The Menzingers here: Web Instag...

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. Enjoy! Follow Dez and DevilDriver here: Web Instagram / X / Threads Dez IG Photo C...

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 releases this coming Friday, June 26th. We start the episode with a twist on an old favorite - ...

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 of music. You’ll dig this one! Photo Credit: Raeanne Prescott Follow Dirty Heads here: We...

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 enjoyed chatting with Travis, having been fans of Piebald for 2+ decades. We even get a little lore a...

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 everywhere now. Nick is super genuine, and such a great hang. Long live The Rejects! Photo...

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 Smartpunk Records. This was a fun one, and a first for us having FOUR band members join us for a ...

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! Photo Credit: Big Tuna (IG: @flashed_by_tuna) Follow Joey and Koyo here: Web Jo...

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 especially love highlighting the great music that comes from our home state. Long live Sparks ...

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 dig into the story behind a few of the new songs coming later this week. Vinnie is genuinely o...

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 Lonely Tour’ with Creeper and letlive., so be sure to catch them when they roll through! We love t...

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 the B9 world. We then dig into Fenway Punk, which chronicles Chris’ story about how Boston...

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 Daryl for being an all-time guest of the pod. Keep an eye out out for the upcoming Snapcase docum...

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. You’ll absolutely dig this convo. Follow Sofcult here: Web IG/X/TikTok: @softcultband ...

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, records from the likes of No Warning, Bane, In My Eyes, The Rival Mob, Modern Life Is War, Trapped Under I...

In episode 304 of the podcast we pick up where we left off with Dave Buckner, the original drummer of the legendary Papa Roach. We dig into what it was like for the band post ‘Infest’, expectations surrounding a new record, and ultimately the writing and recording of ‘Lovehatetragedy’. It’s not often we get to talk with a musician who lived the roller coaster Papa Roach did in the early 2000’s, and getting Dave’s insight and perspective on this time was podcast gold. Long live Papa Roach. ...

In episode 303 of the podcast, we’re joined by Dave Buckner, the original drummer of the legendary Papa Roach. We dig into the early days of the band, how they built a following, getting signed to a major label, and their meteoric rise after ‘Infest’ dropped. Dave rules. He answered questions we’ve had forever about the early days of Papa Roach. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Follow Dave here: IG: @davebuckner333 Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Website ...

In episode 302 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Phil Lipscomb, bassist extraordinare of the band Taproot to look back on 25 years of their major label debut, ‘Gift’. We dig into their early days leading up to being signed, how Atlantic Records/Velvet Hammer took notice, the writing and production of the record, and its legacy in the nu metal scene. We start the episode catching up with Phil about all things Taproot from the last few years. Shows, festivals, playing new music out and every...

In episode 301 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ben Seitz (vocals, guitar), and Luke Shows (guitar) of the band Scarlet Street. We dig into their come up, early shows in Cincinnati, their creative way in which they marketed their latest release, and their excellent new album, ‘NO ALTERNATIVE’, out now on We’re Trying Records. This was a real fun one. We love getting into process with musicians as creative as Luke and Ben. Enjoy! Photo Credit: Joshua Hurley (IG: @hurley_joshua) F...