

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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Nov 10, 2025 • 50min
Ep 295: A Conversation with Randy Bradbury & Cameron Webb of 84 Days
In episode 295 of the podcast, we’re joined by Randy Bradbury (guitars/vocals) and Cameron Webb (bass) of the SoCal punk bank 84 Days. We dig into the formation of the band, how quickly the idea came together to create a full length, their friendship throughout the years as collaborators, working with Adrian Young of No Doubt on the drums, and their stellar new self-titled album that just dropped on Double Helix Records. You can tell listening to Cameron and Randy talk that they’ve been a great team for years. Whether it be Cameron producing Randy and Pennywise’s material, or in this new venture with 84 Days. Awesome convo!Photo: Johnny BCheck out 84 Days here:Web: https://www.84daysband.com/IG/TikTok: @84daysbandPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe’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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.comBecome a subscriber here:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/podioslave-podcast1/subscribe

Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 1min
Ep 294: A Conversation with Marcos Siega (Director/Producer)
In episode 294 of the podcast, we chat with Marcos Siega, director of some of our favorite music videos of all time. We dig into Marcos’ roots as a NYHC kid, his start in directing with music videos, and we drill down on videos from Papa Roach, System of a Down, Blink-182 and many others. Marcos is a music nerd at heart, just like us, so naturally we loved getting the behind the scenes of some of the biggest music videos of the late 90s and early 2000s. Check out Marcos’ work on Dexter: Resurrection, You, Dexter: New Blood and countless other projects. All time guest!Photo: Juan Andres Leon (IG: @juanandresleon)Follow Marcos here:IG: @msiegaPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe’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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 8min
Ep 293: 25 Years of A Perfect Circle - Mer De Noms
In episode 293 of the podcast, we look back on 25 years of A Perfect Circle’s ‘Mer De Noms’We dig into our early memories of the record, the nature of the band’s genesis, its haunting and beautiful musical vibe, Maynard’s vocal performance, and much more. What a record. Spin it today, in headphones, with no distractions. You’ll be happy you did. We start the episode with a nerd question, and some “Nerdery In the Wild”.Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe’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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 5min
Ep 292: A Look Back at MGMT - Oracular Spectacular with Special Guest PRJCT MGR
In episode 292 of the podcast, we give MGMT’s first album, ‘Oracular Spectacular’, the Podioslave treatment. We’re joined by friend of the pod, Kevin K. AKA “PRJCT MGR”. We dig into our early memories of the record, the production, the perfect side A, and everything in between. This record was a monster in the moment, and hold’s up extremely well. We start the podcast talking about Kevin’s new music, under the name PRJCT MGR. A new song is out TODAY, and you should definitely go spin it. It was co-produced by the multi talented Ep 280 guest Dave Gutter. Maine Gang stays on top! Check out PRJCT MGR here:IG: @prjctmgrCheck the new song here:https://spotify.link/PFn33Z6pCXbPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe’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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 30min
Ep 291: 30 Years of Connecticut Hardcore with Jay Reason
In episode 291 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jay Reason to take a 30 year look back at Connecticut Hardcore. Jay needs no introduction, with his involvement in Voice of Reason, The Distance, Blackened, Static Era Records, War God Collective, Diablo’s Den Podcast, Stillborn Records, etc We talk Jay’s come up in the 90s attending shows, starting bands, memorable shows, the evolution of 90s to 2000s, all the way to present - where Jay is still heavily involved with his label and store (Static Era Records). We hit on all the classics: Venues (The Tune Inn, and more), Bands (Hatebreed, Voice of Reason, Death Threat, 100 Demons, Fastbreak, The Distance, and more), and end with Jay giving his Rushmore of Connecticut Hardcore.Episodes like this are the reason we started this podcast 5+ years ago.Check out all things Jay here:Jay: @jayreasonStatic Era Records: @staticerarecordsWar God Collective: @wargodcollectivePhoto Credit: David Apuzzo (@apuzzostills)Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe’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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Oct 6, 2025 • 52min
Ep 290: A Conversation with Sonia of Weakened Friends
In episode 290 of the podcast, we’re joined by Sonia Sturino, vocalist and guitarist of Weakened Friends. We dig into their formation as a band, making a name for yourself as a band repping Maine, touring, and the writing process behind their excellent 3rd LP, ‘Feels Like Hell’, out October 10th on Don Giovanni Records. We’re huge fans of the new record, and this convo with Sonia was a blast. Check them out on their headlining tour this fall! Photo Credit: Shawn Robbins (@photorobbins)Check out Weakened Friends here:Web: https://www.weakenedfriends.com/IG: @weakenedfriendsTikTok: @weakenedfriendsmusicX: @wkndfriendsPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe’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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 8min
Ep 289: A Conversation with Ryan and Snow of Footballhead
In episode 289 of the podcast, we’re joined by Snow Ellet (guitar/vocals) and Ryan Nolen (vocals/guitar) of the Chicago band Footballhead. We dig into their musical come up, what lead them to forming Footballhead, playing Riot Fest, new music, and their big 2026 coming up. Ryan and Snow are awesome, and Footballhead is poised to do big things in the coming months. Get on board!Photo Credit: @zeltzin.vazquezCheck out Footballhead here:IG/X/TikTok: @footballheadchiPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe’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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Sep 22, 2025 • 41min
Ep 288: A Conversation with Pat Cozens of Restraining Order
In episode 288 of the podcast, we’re joined by Pat Cozens, vocalist of the hardcore punk band Restraining Order. We dig into Pat’s come up, the formation of the band, signing to Blue Grape Music, and their awesome new album, ‘Future Fortune’, out everywhere. Pat is a real one, and this new album has a timeless sound we think you’ll dig. Photo Credit: Steve Levy (IG: @stevelevy_, X: @stevenlevy_)Check out Restraining Order here:IG/X/TikTok: @restrainingorderhcPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe’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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Sep 15, 2025 • 57min
Ep 287: A Conversation with Ryan and Kaylan of Acceptance on 20 Years of ‘Phantoms’
In episode 287 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Zwiefelhofer (bass) and Kaylan Cloyd (guitar) of the band Acceptance. We dig into 20 years of ‘Phantoms’, from their early signing to Columbia Records, its initial release, and their decision to re-record it with guest features from the likes of Teddy Swims, Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low) and many others. ‘Phantoms’ is a record we hold near and dear to the pod, and it was a blast to find out the behind the scenes stories of its creation and the band breathing new life into it now, 20 years later. ‘Phantoms/Twenty’ is out now on Equal Vision Records. Acceptance forever!Photo Credit: Taylor JonesCheck out Acceptance here:Web: https://www.acceptanceband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @acceptancebandPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe’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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Sep 8, 2025 • 56min
Ep 286: A (New) Conversation with Max Lajoie of Spite House
In episode 286 of the podcast, we’re joined once again by Max Lajoie, frontman of Spite House. We dig into Max touring all over the world, leveling up as a band, Spite House signing to Pure Noise Records, and their excellent new record ‘Desertion’, out September 12th, 2025. Spite House continues to be some of our favorite music we’ve found during the life of the podcast. Max is authentic, and it really shines through in Spite House’s output. Enjoy!Photo Credit: Rose Cormier (IG: @velours.souterrain)Check out Max and Spite House here:Web: https://spitehouseband.com/IG: @spitehousebandX: @spitehousemusicMax IG: @maxlajoyPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe’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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com


