Interviews/Guests Episodes

In episode 197 of the podcast, we welcome back photographer, Nu Metal subreddit mod and all around music nerd, Shawn Robbins, to look back on 2023 in music. We talk albums we loved, favorite musical moments, favorite shows, podcast moments and much more. This was a fun one, full of nerdery. Cheers to 2023! Check out Shawn here: www.photorobbins.com IG/Threads: @photo_robbins X: @shawnTHErobbins Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: www.trawlband.com IG/Threads/X/TikTok: @traw...

In episode 196 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by our friends in Trawl, Seth McClellan (bass) and Sean Matthews (vocals). In this episode we do something a little different. Anthony and Tony bring alternate variations of popular band names, and ask Sean and Seth to try and guess. In true Podioslave fashion, this one leads to different tangents and stories. This was a fun one! Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: www.trawlband.com IG/X/TikTok: @trawlband We’d love for everyone...

In episode 194 of the podcast, we’re joined by Max Lajoie, vocalist and guitarist of Spite House We talk the band’s formation, Max finding his voice as a front person/vocalist, his musical process, and their excellent self titled record that came out in 2022. We also chat their recent EP, which is out now on New Morality Zine. Max was an awesome guest, this one is can’t miss. Check out Max and Spite House here: IG: @spitehouseband X: @spitehousemusic Max IG: @maxlajoy Photo Credit: Matt Chis...

In episode 193 of the podcast, we’re joined by Emma Boster, vocalist of Dying Wish. We talk the crazy fall the band is having, from playing Headbanger’s Boat, getting the Kerrang! cover, their headlining tour, and their awesome new album, ‘Symptoms of Survival’, out now on SharpTone Records. Emma rules, this conversation was a fun one. Check out Emma and Dying Wish here: www.dyingwishofficial.com IG/Threads/X: @dyingwishhc Emma IG/Threads: @veganem X: @veganeggma Photo Credit: Gabe Becerra I...

In episode 192 of the podcast, we’re joined by Popeye Vogelsang, vocalist of Calling Hours. We open with a test of Popeye’s memory surrounding early Farside, then discuss the interesting circumstances that lead to the formation of Calling Hours. We also talk touring with As Friends Rust in Europe, and working with Brian McTernan on their excellent debut record, ‘Say Less’, out now on Revelation Records. As legacy Popeye/Farside fans, this was a thrill for us. Go check out Calling Hours! Ch...

In episode 191 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tyler Zanon, musician/creative behind Youth Fountain. We discuss Tyler’s musical come up in Vancouver, creating Youth Fountain and the evolution of that project, bands that influenced Tyler, and we discuss the brand new Youth Fountain LP, ‘Together In Lonesome’, which just dropped on November 3, 2023 on Pure Noise Records. We’ve been huge fans of Tyler/Youth Fountain since the jump, so this was another fun one for us! Check out Tyler and Yo...

In episode 190 of the podcast, we’re joined by friend of the podcast and vocalist of Trawl, Sean M., to discuss another all time album: Finch - What It Is To Burn. We discuss the lead up and roll out of the album, our early memories of the music, how it hit us in the moment and how it continues to be an album the three of us revisit to this day. The album continues to be a staple in our music experience, and we’re still here for it. We start the episode with a new twist on our theme music....

In episode 189 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Rumchaks, bassist of Knuckle Puck, guitarist/vocalist of Homesafe, and drummer of rationale. We talk Ryan’s musical come up, playing early shows in the Chicago area, joining Knuckle Puck, forming Homesafe and rationale, and the new KP album, ‘Losing What We Love’, which just dropped on Pure Noise Records October 20, 2023. Ryan is a jack of all trades, also putting out a solo record earlier this year. He hinted at some new Homesafe music c...

In episode 188 of the podcast, we’re joined by Shaun Cooper, bassist of Taking Back Sunday. We talk the band’s changing creative process over the years, how they continue to stay relevant 20+ years in, their viral backyard show from the ‘S’old’ video, and their wonderful new album ‘152’, out October 27, 2023 on Fantasy Records. This conversation was 22 years in the making for us, and Shaun delivered on all fronts. Taking Back Sunday forever! Check out Shaun and Taking Back Sunday here: ...

In episode 187 of the podcast we’re joined by Todd Mackey, vocalist of Connecticut hardcore band With Honor. We talk Todd's musical come up in Connecticut, the formation of the band, opening for Agnostic Front at CBGB's, The EP & Heart Means Everything, signing to Victory Records, and their 18 year break between records. We then dig into their brand new record, ‘Boundless’, which came out 9/8/23 on Pure Noise Records. We finish up the convo with a recap of Furnace Fest, and highlight With Hon...

In episode 186 of the podcast, we’re joined by drummer of Sum 41, Gravas, and School of Rock Contributor, Frank Zummo. We talk how Frank got started with the School of Rock workshops, how these workshops open up conversations about mental health awareness through music, how he copes with the rigors of tour life and much more. We also chat about new solo music, a new project Frank is working on called Gravas, and new music from Sum 41! This is a can’t miss convo with positivity from front t...

In episode 185 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by friend of the pod Shawn Robbins to discuss an all time album: Glassjaw - Worship and Tribute. We talk our personal memories of the lead up, the way the album first hit us (and continues to), and how we feel about the music 21+ years later. There was nothing like Worship and Tribute in the moment, and we’d argue not much has changed. Classic. We start the episode catching up with Shawn, as well as a brief discussion of the Teenage Wrist sh...

In episode 184 of the podcast, we’re joined by Sully (vocals) and Josh (drums) of the UK band Grove Street. We talk the band’s beginnings, what it’s like touring the UK and Europe, and their banger of a debut full length, ‘The Path to Righteousness’, out September 29th, 2023 on Australian label UNFD. This is a fun one! (P.S. Listen closely during the episode for your chance to win something from the Podioslave team.) Check out Grove Street here: IG/Twitter/X: @grovestreethc Check ...

In episode 183 of the podcast, we’re joined by Marshall Gallagher, frontman and guitarist of Teenage Wrist. We talk the band’s earliest show memories, what band names mean (or don’t), Tool fans, and Teenage Wrist’s kickass new album, ‘Still Love’, which dropped 8/4/23 on Epitaph Records. Marshall rules, Teenage Wrist is amazing, check it out! Check out Marshall and Teenage Wrist here: Web: www.teenagewrist.com IG/Twitter/X: @teenagewrist Check out Tragic Magic on IG @thetragicm...

In episode 181 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche) and Brian McTernan (Producer, Battery, Be Well) to discuss 20 years of The Movielife - ‘Forty Hour Train Back to Penn’. We talk the start of their relationship including Brian producing The Movielife’s previous releases, the writing of the album, memories in the studio, the history of the album artwork, and the band's subsequent breakup that same year. We also dig into Vinnie and the band recen...

In episode 180 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Sean (Vocals) and Seth (Bassist) of the Portland, ME funk metal band, Trawl. We talk their new EP release, Cosmic Aquatic, opening for Black Stone Cherry and Polkadot Cadaver this summer, and their upcoming show with Taproot this fall. The boys close it out with a show announcement for this October that we’re stoked for. Check out Trawl here: Web: www.trawlband.com IG/Twitter/X/TikTok: @trawlband Photo by Jason Levasseur. Follow Jason ...

In episode 179 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ira George, guitarist of the band Movements. We hit on Ira’s come up briefly, then dive into the bands stellar new album, ‘Ruckus!’, out this Friday 8/18/23 on Fearless Records. From working with Will Yip, to trying some new things in the studio, as well as what the band listened to while creating the record from scratch, this is an awesome look at what is sure to be an album of the year contender. We also dabble in a little baseball and pizza...

In episode 178 of the podcast, we’re joined by legendary promoter/talent buyer Scott Lee. We talk Scott’s start talent buying for Mass Concerts/ the Worcester Palladium, the lineage of great heavy music from the northeast, and the creation of the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest, which is back this September (9/15 and 9/16) at the Worcester Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. This is a fun one! The festival has the likes of Parkway Drive, Lamb Of God, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and many, ...

In episode 177 of the podcast, we’re joined by Casey Iodine, founder of Iodine Recordings. We talk early days of the label, sneaking into Warped Tour, shutting things down in 2003, what it’s like to run an independent record label, and all that’s happened since relaunching in 2020. From releasing records for Quicksand, Onelinedrawing, and Jeromes Dream, as well as what’s in store going forward. This is a phenomenal conversation. Check out Iodine Recordings here: www.iodinerecords.com IG: @...

In episode 175 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by a familiar face: Damien Moyal of As Friends Rust, Damien Done, Caskette, Ekstasis, and many, many others. We talk TV watching habits, being ok with starting something and maybe not finishing it, and then dig into the new As Friends Rust song and album coming next month. This convo picks right up where we left off with Damien on Ep’s 79/88. Damien is one of our all time favorite guests, and this conversation just solidified that point. Check ...

In episode 174 of the podcast, we’re joined by Shawn Robbins, photographer and moderator of the nu metal subreddit. We hit on the moment nu metal is having, why we think it’s happening and if we think it’s here to stay. We also dive into what it’s like coordinating the subreddit, setting up AMA’s and much more. This is an awesome convo. Check out r/numetal on Reddit and be sure to follow Shawn at the following: IG: @numetalreddit Shawn is a super talented photographer. Check out his work here...

In episode 171 of the podcast, we’re joined by Austin (vocals/guitar) and Mickey (drums/vocals) of the band NVM. We chat about how we found them organically, their killer new EP ‘Burning Halos’, their creative process and what it’s like being the band that entertained Post Malone. Check out NVM here: IG - @nvmworldwide Bandcamp -https://nvmworldwide.bandcamp.com/ (https://nvmworldwide.bandcamp.com/) ‘Burning Halos’ is available here, on Neon Bloodbath Records: https://neonbloodbath.c...

In episode 169 of the podcast, we’re joined by the founder and owner of Bridge Nine Records, Chris Wrenn. This conversation surrounds 5 of our favorite Bridge Nine releases. We talk what led up to each release, the circumstances surrounding the release, what each one meant to Bridge Nine and much more. We also dive into how the new store came to be, the work that goes into being an independent label, and we touch on a few other records B9 has released over the years throughout the conversa...

In episode 168 of the podcast, we’re joined by vocalist/front man of Buckcherry, Josh Todd. We talk about when Josh first knew music was his calling, how he writes songs, Buckcherry being a touring machine and their new album ‘Vol. 10’ dropping 6/2/23. Josh is an all-time rock front man, and this is can’t miss. Check out Josh here: IG - @joshtoddofficial Check out Buckcherry: Web: www.buckcherry.com IG/Twitter - @buckcherry Check us out here: Web: www.podioslave.com IG: @podioslave T...