Podioslave Podcast

In our 27th episode, we’re joined by the one and only Iann Robinson. You were likely first introduced to Iann during his time as an MTV VJ nearly 20 years ago. On top of being a TV personality, Iann has had his hands in multiple areas of the music industry, including writing for online and print outlets, being a radio DJ, playing in bands, etc. If that wasn’t enough, Iann currently co-hosts the CREAM Podcast (Comics Rule Everything Around Me). We talk Iann’s early come up with music, his public access TV days, a deep dive into his time and experience with MTV (so many stories — this is nerdery heaven!), and everything in between. One thing’s for certain: Iann is a music (and comics) nerd just like us. Be sure to check out: CREAM Podcast (Comics Rule Everything Around Me) - @creampodcast513 and head on over to Iann’s Instagram page @iannrobinson - he’s got some cool stuff in the works on the comic book side of things! (On this episode: (0:00) Episode and guest introduction. (4:12) Interview with Iann starts. (86:35) Post interview thoughts and reaction to the episode).

Episode 26 is a special one for us, as the 3 of us are recording from the same location for the first time since the pod started. Nate is back visiting the east coast, so we take full advantage of it. For the main segment we dig into 25 years of Nate’s music nerdery collection (merch, promo items, posters, autographs, etc). We’re talking two 35 gallon bins filled with the most obscure and rare music nerdery. We blindly pull items from the bins and react to them. Other setlist items include: Papa roach live streaming their album recording process - good idea or no? — and a reaction to an NPR article about the inevitable corporate takeover of independent music venues. (In this episode: (0:00) Podcast and episode intro (2:13) Papa Roach announcing they’ll be live streaming their album recording process - good idea or no? (15:55) Reaction to an NPR article about the inevitable corporate takeover of independent music venues. (36:40) The main segment: Nerdery Grab Bag, where we dig into 25 years of Nate’s music nerdery collection (merch, promo items, posters, autographs, etc) and we react to the items).

In our 25th episode, we’re joined by Justin, Production Manager, of Brew Ha Ha Productions (you may know him as @beerpunks on Instagram). Brew Ha Ha Productions is one of the largest craft beer (and music) centric event producers in the United States. Annual Brew Ha Ha events include: Punk in Drublic Festival (NOFX, Frank Turner, Pennywise), OC Brew Ha Ha (The Aquabats, Save Ferris), Punk in the Park (www.punkinthepark.com), and many others. We had a ton of fun diving into the music and beer industries, punk, and much more. If you like punk music or beer, this episode is for you! (On this episode: (0:00) Podcast/episode intro and guest introduction. (2:00) Interview with Justin (@beerpunks) starts. (65:00) Post interview thoughts and reaction to the episode.)

In our 24th episode, the pod discusses: Episode intro, a thank you to listeners, and setlist; reactions to the Corey Taylor feature on the new Tech N9ne song, Deftones announce new album details (!), reactions to new NPR article on Bandcamp, Spotify, and the future of the platforms, and for the main segment: a 'Bring Your Own Hot Take' segment, where we each come to the table with a couple hot takes. No spoilers on specifics, but the takes include artists such as Weezer, Audioslave, DMX, and more! (On the episode: (0:00) Episode intro and set. (2:00) Reactions to the Corey Taylor feature on the new Tech N9ne song, (7:35) Deftones announce new album details, (15:10) Bandcamp vs. Spotify. (32:13) The main segment: a 'Bring Your Own Hot Take' segment, where we each come to the table with a couple hot takes. No spoilers on specifics, but the takes include artists such as Weezer, Audioslave, DMX, and a few more!

In our 23rd episode, we're joined by Jason Tate - Founder and owner of Chorus.fm (formerly Absolutepunk.net). Jason has been a lifelong fan of punk/punk adjacent music and has parlayed this passion into arguably the biggest music site of its kind (and he's done it twice). The 3 of us grew up visiting Absolutepunk.net and continue to visit Chorus.fm to this day. We cover Jason's come up with the Absolutepunk.net, the growth of the site over the years, the sale to SpinMedia and subsequent buyback, the current music climate, and tons of music nerdery. If you're a music nerd, this episode is for you. (On this episode: (0:00) Podcast/episode intro and guest introduction. (3:02) Interview with Jason Tate starts. (97:00) Post interview thoughts and reaction to the episode

In our 22nd episode, the pod discusses: Episode intro, Reactions to Spotify CEO pushing artists to continuously put out music to say relevant, UK brewery donating proceeds to venue relief, 311's 1997 album 'Transistor' turns 23, and the main focus: The Mailbag Episode, where we answer about a dozen listener submitted questions. Shout out to everyone that submitted a question for this episode. We had a ton of fun with this one! (On this episode: (0:00) Episode Intro. (1:15) Reactions to Spotify CEO pushing artists to continuously put out music to say relevant. (11:45) UK brewery donating proceeds to venue relief. (15:45) 311's 1997 album 'Transistor' turns 23. (22:18) The Mailbag segment, where we answer about a dozen listener submitted questions. Shout out to everyone that submitted a question for this episode

In our 21st episode, the pod discusses: Episode intro and setlist, Reactions to the new Corey Taylor and Marilyn Manson songs, Live music roundup — Port City Music Hall closing in Maine, Clutch pressing livestream concert on vinyl (we called that back in May!), Chainsmokers in some heat for concert in the Hamptons, Frank Turner socially distanced show in the U.K., Run the Jewels getting their own marijuana strain, and the main segment for the episode — Bandvantage: band names that elevate the band/lend credibility to the band. The 3 of us come to the table with a few selections — no spoilers here. Enjoy! (On this episode: (0:00) Episode intro and setlist, (2:35) Reactions to the new Corey Taylor and Marilyn Manson songs, (13:35) Live music round up — Port City Music Hall closing in Maine, Clutch pressing livestream concert in vinyl (we called that back in May!), Chainsmokers in some heat for concert in the Hamptons, Frank Turner socially distanced show in the U.K., (43:00) Run the Jewels getting their own marijuana strain, (48:50) and the main segment for the episode — Bandvantage: band names that elevate the band/lend credibility to the band.

In our 20th episode, the pod discusses: Episode intro and setlist, Drake possibly going independent, a live music rundown for the week, reactions to new recorded music from Chris Cornell and Gone is Gone, and for the main segment: ‘Bandicap: band name handicap’, where we dive into band names that hold bands back. The 3 of us come to the table with a few band names that we feel do bands a disservice. No spoilers here—- give it a listen! (On this episode: (0:00) Episode intro and setlist, (3:12) Drake possibly going independent, (13:55) a live music rundown for the week, (30:00) reactions to new recorded music from Chris Cornell and Gone is Gone, (38:09) and for the main segment: ‘Bandicap: band name handicap’, where we dive into band names that hold bands back. The 3 of us come to the table with a few band names that we feel do bands a disservice. No spoilers here—- give it a listen!

In our 19th episode, we're joined by Chad Neptune, bassist for legendary bands Further Seems Forever and Strongarm. Chad comes on to talk about his time coming up with Strongarm (90s Florida hardcore) and the Florida scene, the transition to Further Seems Forever and their journey over the years, and his experience with music, touring, and some cool video game talk near the end. Chad and his wife run a non-profit called Art Heart ( http://artheart.gallery/), where they raise money to empower orphans in Rwanda and Haiti -- be sure to check it out! (On the episode: (0:00) Podcast intro, episode intro, and guest introduction. (3:25) Interview with Chad Neptune starts. (85:30) Post interview thoughts and reaction to the episode)

In our 18th Episode, the pod discusses: Podcast intro and setlist for the episode, Album Anniversaries - Killswitch Engage - Self-Titled and Counting Crows - Hard Candy, UK social distancing music venue - we called that!, Chase Rice and DaBaby holding concerts in this climate, prominent bands taking PPP Loans for their staff, a 4 month lookback/reflection on the podcast -- where we share our favorite moments to date, a few podcast/music predictions, and of course…..TANGENTS! (On this episode: (0:00) Podcast intro and setlist for the episode, (1:57) Album Anniversaries - Killswitch Engage - Self-Titled and Counting Crows - Hard Candy, (16:30) UK social distancing music venue, (24:45) Chase Rice and DaBaby holding concerts in this climate, (28:40) prominent bands taking PPP Loans for their staff, (47:23) a 4 month lookback/reflection on the podcast -- where we share our favorites moments to date, (77:02) and a few podcast/music predictions!