

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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Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 4min
Ep 285: 25 Years of Cold - 13 Ways to Bleed On Stage
In episode 285 of the podcast, we dig into Cold’s sophomore album, ‘13 Ways to Bleed On Stage’.We talk our early memories of the record, their interesting meld of sounds in this record, the all-time songs, and its legacy 25 years on. Cold, and this record specifically, continue to be underrated in our eyes, so we had to give it the Podioslave treatment. 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

Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 10min
Ep 284: A Convo w/Anthony & Chris of The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die
In episode 284 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Teti (guitarist) and Anthony Gesa (guitarist) of The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die. We dig into their come ups with the band, our mutual love of Hum, band group chats, and their excellent new album, ‘Dreams of Being Dust’, out now on Epitaph Records. This was a fun one. Anthony and Chris fit right in to the Podioslave Venn diagram, and we really think you’ll enjoy the record. Photo Credit: Lisa JohnsonCheck out TWIABP here:Web: https://theworldisabeautifulplace.com/IG/X: @TWIABPTikTok: @twiabp.comPodcast 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

Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 4min
Ep 283: A Conversation with David Mackinder of Fireworks
In episode 283 of the podcast, we’re joined by David Mackinder, vocalist of the band Fireworks.We dig into Dave’s musical come up, the early days of Fireworks, their evolution from record to record, and where they are at as a band today. Fireworks continues to be a band we’ve loved for two decades, and this conversation only deepened that connection. This was a special one for us!We start the episode with a chance encounter, a “Nerdery in the Wild”, that Anthony experienced this month. Photo Credit: Anthony Orosz (IG: @anthonyorosz) Check out Fireworks here:IG: @fireworksmiX: @wearefireworksPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: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

Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 3min
Ep 282: A Conversation with Chance Smith of Kerosene Heights
In episode 282 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chance Smith, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the band Kerosene Heights.We dig into Chance’s early influences, the bands formation, their creative processes and their excellent new album, ‘Blame It On The Weather’, out August 15th, 2025 on SideOneDummy Records. We are really digging Kerosene Heights, and Chance is awesome. We think you’ll dig them too!Photo Credit: Abby Clare (IG: @abby.clare)Check out Kerosene Heights here:IG/X/TikTok: @keroseneheightsPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.comIG/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

Aug 4, 2025 • 56min
Ep 281: The Summer Mailbag Returns!
In episode 281 of the podcast, we answer questions…..from you!The mailbag is back, and full of fun nerdery throughout. We tackle questions from you, the PodHeads. What band could sell out football stadiums if they reunited? Is Taylor Swift the most popular musician of all time? What’s an underrated album we slept on in the moment? We answer these, and more. Thanks to everyone who tossed us some questions, this was a fun one!Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.comIG/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

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 46min
Ep 280: A Conversation with Dave Gutter
In episode 280 of the podcast, we’re joined in person by legendary Maine musician, Dave Gutter. We dig into his nearly 40 years as a musician, his numerous projects, including Rustic Overtones, Paranoid Social Club, Armies and more, working with/winning a Grammy writing a song for Aaron Neville, and his fabulous new solo record ‘The Music Industry is Trying to Kill Me’. There is so much that went into this convo, from our early love of Rustic Overtones, to Dave’s continuous work as a very talented and very underrated songwriter, and everything in between. Come for the music nerdery, and stay for the (unwelcome) sports takes!Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez (IG: @shervinfoto)Web: https://www.shervinfoto.com/Follow Dave here:IG/X: @davegutterTikTok: @dave_gutterPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web: https://www.trawlband.comIG/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

Jul 21, 2025 • 55min
Ep 279: A Look Back at The Ataris - So Long, Astoria
In episode 279 of the podcast, we dig into the classic Ataris album from 2003, ‘So Long, Astoria’.We talk our early memories of the album, where the band was at around the time, the heavy themes of nostalgia throughout the record, and much more. This album was huge for us in the moment, and it continues to be one we come back to time and time again. We start the episode with a little talk surrounding how we used to consume music around the time of this record’s release (2003). Let us know how you indulged in nerdery during this time!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

Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 21min
Ep 278: A Conversation with Jay Weinberg
In episode 278 of the podcast, we’re joined by prolific drummer, and all around awesome guy, Jay Weinberg.We dig into all kinds of different territory with Jay. Touring with Suicidal Tendencies in support of the almighty Metallica, going from playing the massive stage to the club scene in the same week, how he approaches writing/playing as a new member of a band, how playing with Bruce Springsteen in place of his dad Max helped to shape his view of family, music, and so much more. Jay rules, and this convo was a blast. Keep an eye out for Jay’s drum clinics, playing King Gizzard’s ‘Field of Vision’ in August, and new music he’s working on. We dig into all of that here as well.Photo Credit: Carly Butler (IG: @ylracbutler)Follow Jay here: Web: https://www.jayweinbergofficial.com/IG: @jayweinbergPodcast 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

Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 30min
Ep 277: 30 Years of The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, ft. Spose
In episode 277 of the podcast, we dig into the legendary album from The Smashing Pumpkins, ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’, with friend of the pod and the King of Maine, Spose. We talk our first memories of the album, the hold it had on us from the jump, it’s ability to move from genre to genre, and the audacity to put out such a masterpiece during the mid 90’s. A true one of one record. We start the episode with a little catch up with Spose. He has a few shows in the northeast this summer, check them out on his website below. Follow Spose here: Web: https://www.sposemusic.comIG: @spizzysposeTikTok: @sposePodcast 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

Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 11min
Ep 276: A Conversation with Josh Grabelle of Trustkill Records
In episode 276 of the podcast, we’re joined by Josh Grabelle, founder and owner of Trustkill Records.We dig into 3 classic Trustkill releases from Poison The Well, Terror, and Bleeding Through. We find out the circumstances of how the records came to be, how the bands ended up working with Trustkill, and everything in between. There are all kinds of nerdery nuggets throughout, and these types of convos are some of our favorites to have. We start the episode with a little history of Trustkill, how it’s back in full force, and how Hellfest is also resurrected. This year’s version of Hellfest is this coming Friday, July 4/5/6. Photo Credit: Ian McFarland (IG: @ian_mcfarland)Follow Josh and Trustkiill here:Web: https://www.trustkill.com/Josh IG/X: @joshgrabelleIG/TikTok: @trustkillrecordsX: @trustkillFollow Hellfest here:Web: https://www.hellfest.com/IG/X: @hellfestdotcomTikTok: @hellfest.comPodcast 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


