

Podioslave Podcast
Nerdery Productions
Podioslave Podcast is a podcast for music nerds. Episodes range from commentary on the current music climate (touring, music business, etc), deep dives on specifics bands and albums, and interviews with folks from all walks of the music industry. We nerd out on seeing live music, collecting music, and studying the music industry. No genre is off limits; however, you'll likely hear us discussing rock, hip hop, metal, etc. #nerdery
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Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 12min
Ep 207: Track 1, Side 1 - Great Album Openers ft. Greg Bergdorf
In episode 207 of the podcast, we welcome back Greg Bergdorf of the Bourbon Brothers to talk great album openers.
We each bring songs to the table that we feel are great album openers, and in some cases, genre openers. What makes a great album opener? You know it when you FEEL it.
We start the episode with a catch up with Greg, and finish the episode with a few anecdotes surrounding Greg’s days as the lead guitarist of Zebrahead, of which he was a founding member.
Check out Greg and the Bourbon Brothers here:
Web: https://bourbonbrothersband.com/
IG: @thebourbonbrothersband
X: @bourbonbrosatl
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We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave.
Check us out here:
Web: www.podioslave.com
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Email: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ep 206: A Conversation with Dave and Matteo of Superbloom
In episode 206 of the podcast, we’re joined by Dave and Matteo, vocalist/guitarist and drummer respectively, of Superbloom.
We talk their musical come up, the band’s interesting formation, their LP, ‘Pollen’ from 2021 and their awesome EP from last year ‘Life’s A Blur’. We think you’ll dig Superbloom, and this convo with Matteo and Dave.
Check out Superbloom here:
IG: @superbloomnyc
Photo Credit: Shawn Robbins
https://www.photorobbins.com
IG/Threads: @photo_robbins
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We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave.
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Email: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Feb 19, 2024 • 41min
Ep 205: A Conversation with John Henry of Darkest Hour
In episode 205 of the podcast, we’re joined by John Henry, vocalist of Darkest Hour.
We dig into the band’s longevity, the scene the band came out of in DC, what it’s like to be 10 albums in, and their epic new album, ‘Perpetual | Terminal’, out 2/23/24 on MNRK Heavy. This is an awesome peek behind the curtain at one of metal/metalcore’s lasting bands.
Check out John and Darkest Hour here:
IG: @john_b_henry
Darkest Hour:
IG/Threads: @darkest_hour_official
X: @darkesthourrock
Photo Credit: Jamie Kaufman
IG/Threads: @jamiekaufmanphoto
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Email: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Feb 12, 2024 • 53min
Ep 204: A Conversation with Mac Miller of Cosmic Joke
In episode 204 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mac Miller, vocalist of Cosmic Joke.
We talk Mac’s come up in music, the formation of Cosmic Joke, getting to play Tied Down Detroit last year and it being a catalyst to creating music, and how they came to be the first release on HardLore Records (in conjunction with Triple B Records). We dig into the the self titled record as well, talking songs, album art, and everything in between.
Talking with Mac felt like catching up with an old friend. We think you’ll dig this convo!
Check out Mac and his projects here:
IG/X: @macxmiller
Cosmic Joke:
https://www.cosmicjoke.world/
IG/X: @cosmicjokela
Photo Credit: Evan Moses
IG/Threads: @emphotos98
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We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave.
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Email: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 27min
Ep 203: The Return of Benny Horowitz of The Gaslight Anthem
In episode 203 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Benny Horowitz, drummer of The Gaslight Anthem.
We talk Benny having an interesting day in our home town last spring, what it was like for him regarding the reformation of The Gaslight Anthem, the writing and creation of their stellar album from 2023, ‘History Books’, and much more. Benny continues to be one of our favorite people to chat with, ever.
We start the episode with a good conversation surrounding the current NBA season up this point. Timestamps below if you want to get right to the music!
Check out Benny and his projects here:
IG: @bennyhorowitz
Going Off Track Podcast:
www.goingofftrack.com
IG/X: @goingofftrack
The Tune-Up Podcast:
IG/X: @thetuneuphq
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Wiltshire
www.elizabethwiltshirephoto.com
IG: @elizabeth.wiltshire
X: @lizardwiltshire
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(5:31) Conversation w/Benny starts
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We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave.
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Email: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 9min
Ep 202: A Conversation with Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo - Part 2
In episode 202 of the podcast, we’re excited to drop part 2 of our conversation with Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo.
In part 2 with Alex, we hit on 2011 to the present, including: an in-depth look at House & Trance, signing with Pure Noise Records, the lost Crime In Stereo album, what it’s like getting older and still playing music, some talk around what is hardcore, and plenty more.
Being able to chat with Alex over these 2 episodes was really special for us. Crime In Stereo is alive and well.
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Check out Crime In Stereo here
IG: @crimeinstereoisdead
X/Twitter: @crimeinstereo
Photo Credit: Matt Viel
IG/X: @windowsdownzine
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 9min
Ep 201: A Conversation with Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo - Part 1
In episode 201 of the podcast, we’re joined by Alex Dunne, guitarist of Crime In Stereo.
We talk Alex’s come up on Long Island, the early days of Crime In Stereo (formation, picking a name, etc), the stories behind signing to Blackout! and Nitro Records (all-time stories), The Troubled Stateside era and its legacy, The Bridge Nine era, and much much more.
Alex is a ‘final boss’ interview guest for us and this convo exceeded any and all expectations. So much so, that we talked for nearly 2 and a half hours. Episodes like this are why we started the podcast 4 years ago.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping next week.
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Check out Crime In Stereo here:
IG: @crimeinstereoisdead
X/Twitter: @crimeinstereo
Photo Credit: Steve Levy
IG: @stevelevy_
X/Twitter: @stevenlevy_
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Jan 15, 2024 • 56min
Ep 200: 20 Years of ‘War All The Time’ with Tucker Rule of Thursday
In our 200th episode, we’re rejoined by Tucker Rule, drummer of the band Thursday (and L.S. Dunes), to talk 20(+) years of ‘War All The Time’.
We dig into the creation of the record, what it meant for the band and the scene for Thursday to be on a major label, its legacy and much more. Tucker continues to be one of our favorite guests to date.
Check out Tucker here:
IG/Threads/X: @tuckerrule
Thursday IG/Threads/X: @thursdayband
L.S. Dunes IG/Threads/X: @lsdunes
Photo Credit: Skylar Watkins
IG/X: @thesadpunk_
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Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 24min
Ep 199: Perfect Songs III (ft. Spose & Rob)
In episode 199 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Spose and Rob (in person!) to run back one of our favorite topics, PERFECT SONGS.
We each come to the table with songs that we think are perfect. What makes a perfect song? You know it when you hear it. Many different twists and turns in this one, including but not limited to: British accents, MTV Buzz Bin, 4 people singing in unison, and much, much more.
We start the episode with Spose digging into his forthcoming album, ‘What Could Go Wrong?’, out February 15, 2024.
Check out Spose here:
www.sposemusic.com
IG/Threads/X: @spizzyspose
TikTok: @spose
Follow Rob on IG @realtorontheradio
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Jan 1, 2024 • 28min
Podioslave Presents: Bloopers, Behind the Scenes, and more!
In this bonus episode, we compiled some of the funnier bloopers and behind the scenes clips from 2023 for your listening pleasure. These are never before seen/heard clips. Some involve the three of us, while others happened while we had guests joining the show. Enjoy!
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