Podioslave Podcast

In our 17th episode, we’re joined by Northeast Alternative Rock Radio Legend-- Rob Riccitelli. Rob has over 25 years of on-air radio personality experience. With as much experience as Rob has, it's no surprise that he's an endless source for radio industry knowledge, music industry knowledge, and stories -- which is why we wanted to get him on the pod. We tap into a bit of those stories and experience, so if you're a fan of the radio industry, the music industry, and live music/concerts, etc --- this one's for you! (On the episode: (0:00) Podcast intro, shout outs, and guest introduction. (2:45) Interview with Rob Riccitelli starts -- early history and start with radio, the changing radio industry over the years, his favorite and least favorite interviews, reminiscing about VH1 and MTV, missing live music and more. (60:15) Post Interview thoughts and reaction to the episode).

In our 16th episode, the pod discusses: Podcast intro, a plug for an interview with our intro music creators going up on Youtube and the setlist for the episode, Album Anniversaries - Limp Bizkit - Significant Other and Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt, Reactions to live music happenings: The Herd Immunity Fest, Citizen Cope dinner and a live show, and Sammy Hagar willing to risk it all to play live, New album reactions: Hum - Inlet and New Found Glory - Forever and Ever x Infinity, and lastly, the main segment for this week, which will likely be an ongoing segment for us: Heavy Therapy -- where we come to the table with go to albums when we need to get it all out (On this episode: (0:00) Podcast intro , (1:12) a plug for an interview with our intro music creators going up on Youtube and the setlist for the episode, (2:53) Album Anniversaries - Limp Bizkit - Significant Other and Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt, (12:40)Reactions to live music happenings: The Herd Immunity Fest, Citizen Cope dinner and a live show, and Sammy Hagar willing to risk it all to play live, (37:18) New album reactions: Hum - Inlet and New Found Glory - Forever and Ever x Infinity, and lastly, (54:55) The main segment for this week, which will likely be an ongoing segment for us: Heavy Therapy -- where we come to the table with go to albums when we need to let it all out

In our 15th episode, the pod discusses: Podcast intro and episode setlist, Nate meeting Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine this week, album anniversaries- Blink 182 - Dude Ranch and Third Eye Blind - Dopamine, Papa Roach Live stream for $$, new Deftones album in the fall AND a reissue of White Pony, called Black Stallion, and lastly, the main segment for this week, which will likely be an ongoing segment for us: Good vibe music, where we each come to the table with a few albums that are immediate mood boosters. A few teasers: 311 - Music, The Urge - Master of Styles, and Saves the Day - Through Being Cool (On this episode: (0:00) Podcast intro and episode setlist. (2:34) Nate shares his experience with running into Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine this week). (11:12) discussion on two albums having anniversaries this week Blink 182 - Dude Ranch and Third Eye Blind - Dopamine. (23:40) a “we called that” headline - Papa Roach Live streaming for $$. (28:50) a new Deftones album coming in the fall AND a reissue of White Pony, called Black Stallion. (40:30) and what will likely be an ongoing segment for us: Good vibe music, where we each come to the table with a few albums that are immediate mood boosters. A few teasers: 311 - Music, The Urge - Master of Styles, and Saves the Day - Through Being Cool

In our 14th episode, the pod discusses: The prospect of 90% of the independent music venues closing, music in times of civil unrest - Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, and others, a reaction to the new Run the Jewels album, Warner Music going public/IPO, Album anniversaries for Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Californication', Queens of the Stone Age's 'Rated R,' and Atmosphere's 'God Loves Ugly,' and lastly for the main segment, which will likely be an ongoing segment for us, a 'What happened to that band?' segment -- where we each come to the table with bands that seemed to have disappeared, fallen off the radar pre-maturely, or bands we wish we got another album out of. We won't spoil them all here, but a few include: Quarashi, Our Lady Peace, and Fun. (On this episode: (0:00) Intro to the episode and new intro music. (4:00) Discussion on the prospect of 90% of the independent music venues closing. (10:12) transition to music in times of civil unrest - Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, and others. (15:30) a reaction to the new Run the Jewels album. (20:50) Warner Music going public/IPO. (25:55) Album anniversaries for Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Californication,' Queens of the Stone Age's 'Rated R,' and Atmosphere's 'God Loves Ugly.' (39:05) The main segment of the episode: a 'What happened to that band?' segment -- where we each come to the table with bands that seemed to have disappeared, fallen off the radar pre-maturely, or bands we wish we got another album out of. We won't spoil them all here, but a few include: Quarashi, Our Lady Peace, and Fun.

In episode 13 of the Podioslave Podcast, we’re joined by Lance Mercer – Seattle area photographer. Lance came up in the Seattle 80s/90s music scene, where he filmed the iconic Northwest grunge scene, including Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone, Malfunkshun, and many others. You most certainly know him by his legendary shot Pearl Jam used for the cover of their ‘Ten’ album or the shot of Eddie Vedder hanging from the rafters during the ‘Drop in the Park’ concert in 1992. Lance’s photos are truly iconic. This was a fun one to record! (On this episode: (0:00) Intro to the podcast and episode. (3:00) Interview with Lance Mercer starts. Lance gives a glimpse into how he got started with photography and his early music days in the Seattle scene. (8:14) Transition into photographing bands live and promo shots -- Mother Love Bone, etc. (18:49) Thinking back to knowing the Seattle scene was special in the moment. (25:12) Transition to Pearl Jam talk - stories of photographing, relationship with the band, going on the road with the band, tactics used to get great photos, the iconic Eddie Vedder photos, etc -- some great stuff in here! (67:47) Transition to what Lance is up to now and small talk about music, etc (86:06) Post interview thoughts and reaction to the episode.)

In our 12th episode, the pod discusses: episode introduction and shoutouts, no moshing at concerts once they resume and concert haz mat suits, the pod reacts to the announcement of a new Corey Taylor album solo album, Clutch live stream event and limited merchandise – is limited merch the new play for bands during quarantine?, Indie musicians asking Congress for relief, Joe Rogan signs a massive deal with Spotify, a 15 year reflection on the U2 Boston show from 2005, and what will likely be an ongoing segment for us in 2020: A deep dive on 3 classic albums turning 20 this year: Radiohead – Kid A, Eminem – Marshall Mathers LP, and Deftones – White Pony. (On this episode: (0:00) Introduction, shoutouts, and setlist for this episode. (2:30) Discussion on the news of no moshing at concerts once they resume and concert haz mat suits. (9:38) the pod reacts to the announcement of a new Corey Taylor album solo album. (16:00) Clutch live stream event and limited merchandise – is limited merch the new play for bands during quarantine? (23:50) Reaction to Indie musicians asking Congress for relief. (28:09) Joe Rogan signs a massive deal with Spotify. (39:45) a 15 year reflection on the U2 Boston show from 2005. (53:00) The main segment of the episode: A deep dive and reflection on 3 classic albums turning 20 this year: Radiohead – Kid A, Eminem – Marshall Mathers LP, and Deftones – White Pony

In episode 11 of the Podioslave Podcast, we’re joined by Scott Russo of legendary punk rock band Unwritten Law -- vocalist and founding member. Unwritten Law is from Poway, CA and was founded in 1989/1990. Scott has been with the band from the very start. This episode touches on what Scott and Unwritten Law are up to currently, their Australian following , the early days and coming up in the SoCal punk scene, the recording of S/T and Elva, and much, much more. There’s some really cool stuff in this episode. Huge thanks to Scott for coming on. (On this episode: (0:00) Introduction to the podcast, this episode, and our earliest memories of discovering Unwritten Law 20 years ago. (16:40) Interview with Scott Russo of Unwritten Law starts. Scott gives an update on what Unwritten Law are up to currently, their Australian following, the early days and coming up in the SoCal punk scene, the recording of S/T and Elva, and much, much more (48:12) Post interview thoughts and reaction to the episode.

In our 10th episode, the pod discusses: episode introduction and shout outs, Troubadour venue in California turning to crowdfunding, Hollywood Bowl venue canceling their season, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater gets a re-boot and game soundtrack, a 15 year reflection on the Nine Inch Nails Boston dates from 2005, and what will likely be a recurring segment for us: The "He's on fire" / "3 Peat" segment, where we select bands with 3 great albums back to back to back (truly great). Basically, bands with 3 album streaks. (On this episode: (0:00) Introduction, shout outs, and Setlist for the episode. (3:50) Troubadour venue in California turning to crowdfunding. (10:58) Hollywood Bowl venue canceling their season. (20:02) Tony Hawk's Pro Skater gets a re-boot and game soundtrack. (27:33) a 15 year reflection on the Nine Inch Nails Boston dates from 2005 supporting the With Teeth album. (44:03) The main segment of the episode: The "He's on fire" / "3 Peat" segment, where we select bands with 3 great albums back to back to back (truly great) -- Queens of the Stone Age, Kanye West, Crime in Stereo, and more!

In Episode 9 of the Podioslave Podcast, Greg Bergdorf, founding member and former lead guitarist of Zebrahead , joins us. Zebrahead is a punk band from SoCal/Orange County California, which Greg was a part of from 1995-2013.  This episode touches on early touring history, a snapshot into the early days of the band, how they formed, how they got signed, Ron Jeremy, and even a story about proving to Lemmy how metal Zebrahead really was. If you’re a fan of Zebrahead, you’re going to love this episode. (On this episode: (0:00) Introduction to the podcast and episode. (2:00) Interview with Greg Bergdorf starts. Greg reflects on his time with the band and what he’s been up to lately. (9:11) Digging into the early days of the band, what it was like in the late 90s in SoCal music scene, how they got signed, etc. (22:50) Meeting Ron Jeremy and his cameo on the first album, the hidden track at the end of POTY, and label talk. (27:05) Grammy Award nomination and working with Lemmy of Motorhead. (33:38) Early days of learning and playing guitar (42:58) Deep dive into Zebrahead tour stories and international following, history of the band name, Zebrahead possibly coining the term ‘Bootylicious’. (54:37) General music talk, current music scene, and re-visiting the OC scene, etc (73:03) Post interview thoughts and reaction to the episode. (79:00) In true Zebrahead fashion, we have a bit of a hidden track to the episode with some bonus conversation with Greg. Thanks for listening!

In our eighth episode, the pod opens with discussions around an Amoeba Music follow up. SXSW not offering refunds, Bon Jovi cancelling tour to make sure fans get refunded, Live "drive up" gigs in Denmark, Facebook starting virtual concerts behind paywalls, and what will be an ongoing segment for us "Concert: Impossible," where we highlight shows we had no business getting to, but somehow pulled off. We also introduce the #amoebachallenge where we challenge high profile musicians to donate to the Amoeba GoFundMe. (On this episode: (0:00) Episode intro, shoutouts, and epsiode setlist. (4:55) Amoeba Music GoFundMe update and intro to the #amoebachallenge, SXSW not offering refunds, Bon Jovi cancelling tour to make sure fans get refunded, Live "drive up" gigs in Denmark, Facebook starting virtual concerts behind paywalls. (31:00) The bulk of the episode is on our "Concert: Impossible" segment where we highlight shows we had no business getting to, but somehow pulled off. Highlights include Pearl Jam, DRI, Foo Fighters, and many more.)