Podioslave Podcast

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.)

In Episode 7 of the Podcast, Marc Weinstein of Amoeba Music, Co-Founder and Owner, joins us to discuss their GoFundMe page, the current music climate, and history of the music chain! Amoeba music in an independent music chain in California with stores in Berkeley, San Fran, and Hollywood (with the Hollywood location being the largest independent music store in the world). If you’re a fan of independent music or a music collector of any sort, you know how iconic Amoeba is. As Amoeba is deemed non essential, the physical storefronts have been closed for weeks. If you have the means, we encourage you to check out and donate to their GoFundMe page. The funds raised will go directly to help Amoeba continue, to take care of a staff of 400+, etc. We can’t imagine living in a time where the Amoeba’s of the world don’t exist. This isn't an episode to miss! (On this episode: (0:00) Introduction to the podcast and episode, with a lead up to the interview. (5:19) Interview with Marc Weinstein of Amoeba Music, Co-Founder and Owner . We discuss their GoFundMe page, the current music climate,  the history of the music chain, and many other topics. (61:41) Closing discussion and reaction to the episode 

In our sixth episode, the pod discusses: a follow-up on our friends at Ticketmaster and their recent shady policy change, the possibility of no live music for 18 months,  the Weeknd's recent run at #1 on Billboard/benefiting from artists delaying their releases, a brief chat on Record Store Day and its parallels with craft beer culture, music round table on what we've check out this week, and what will likely be a recurring segment for us and the main focus of the episode: Concert/shows regrets (shows we knew about, but didn't/couldn't go to). (On this episode: (0:00) Episode rundown and introduction of new weekly playlist of bands mentioned on the ep. (2:58) Ticketmaster follow-up and recent shady policy change. (20:20) Discussion on the possibility of no live music for 18 months. (25:44) the Weeknd's recent run at #1 on Billboard/benefiting from artists delaying their releases. (31:26) a brief chat on Record Store Day and its parallels with craft beer culture. (38:30) Music round table: Jurassic 5, Deltron 3030 Green Day, Goldfinger. (49:55) The main focus of the episode: Concert/shows regrets and the stories behind them (shows we knew about, but couldn't go or chose not to go, or tickets we had to eat) -- Frank Turner/Hotelier in 2018, Hellfest 2005  which got cancelled, Radiohead on In Rainbows Tour, Menzingers in 2019, Deftones club tour 2003, Anger Management Tour 2000 - Eminem/Limp Bizkit/Papa Roach/Xzibit.

In our fifth episode, the pod discusses: a weekly music recap (odds and ends from this week in music/music history), a conversation on major recording artists having Zoom/Videoconferencing sessions with their songwriters, and what will likely be a recurring segment for us: music 'what ifs' --where we deep dive into music what ifs that could've changed the music landscape forever (What if Dr Dre never met Snoop Dogg, what if Bradley Nowell didn't die and Sublime continued on, what if the Ramones were still around, and many more).  (On this episode: (0:00) Episode introduction and shout out to our international listenership. (3:27) Weekly music re-cap - music anniversaries for Tool, The Offspring, Thursday, Deftones. New release from California's Drain. Beastie Boys Documentary and more. (12:35) Discussion on Beyonce and Beiber having Zoom/Videoconferencing sessions with their songwriters, transitioning to artistry and musicianship vs simply being casted by a record label/industry plants. We spend the last hour+ of this episode on the music 'what if' segment, covering: (30:00) - What if Dr Dre never met Snoop Dogg? (40:16) - What if Bradley Nowell didn't die and Sublime continued on? (51:15) - What if the Ramones were still around? (60:30) - What if Cobain doesn't die at 27? (74:20) - What if Atmosphere went the major label route? (85:50) - What if Jimi Hendrix was still going to this day?

In our fourth episode, the pod discusses: old albums we've re-visited recently (Hed PE, Cypress Hill), Dave Grohl's new Instragram 'davegrohlstories', Live Nation pivot to emailing about streamable shows, and an ultimate deep dive into Live Ticketmaster/ Live Nation-- the history and shadiness. (On this episode: (0:00) Intro to the episode and re-visiting early Hed PE and Cypress Hill albums. (8:36) we appreciate Dave Grohl's new stories series on Instagram 'davegrohlstories'. (14:44) "creative" ways artists are boosting their soundscan numbers. (21:28) Live Nation pivot to emailing about streamable shows and potential paywall. (43:00) Discussion on scalpers requesting a bailout as a result of  COVID-19 impact on business. (48:45) The pod spends the last 50 minutes of the episode on an ultimate deep dive into Ticketmaster/Live Nation -- the history, timelines, the shadiness, and personal encounters. #nerdery

In our third episode, the pod has a current music climate round table (artists performing  live from their homes, music streaming numbers being down during the pandemic, etc), we share our initial reactions to the new Pearl Jam record, and finish the last hour of the episode discussing early music/album/concert memories (On this episode: (0:00) Intro. (3:35) highlights from artists performing live from their homes -POS from Doomtree, Dave Matthews, Third Eye Blind. (11:08) discussion on music streaming numbers being down during the pandemic and how artists are reacting. (17:47) New Pearl Jam album 'Gigaton' initial reactions. (26:22) we nerd out for 12 mins. (38:23) we each discuss our early music memories, starting with early albums and first exposure to music -some include  Nirvana - Unplugged, The Offspring - Smash, Green Day - Dookie, BMG/Columbia House mail order, Beavis & Butthead music video reviews. (67:30) the episode ends with discussing our first concert/show experiences - Rustic Overtones, Barenaked Ladies, Woodstock 99, and countless Nu metal/metal shows (Nullset, Candiria, Reveille, E Town Concrete)

In our second episode, we pick up where we left off last week with the Coronavirus/music industry impact discussion, as a lot has changed in the last week. From there, we transition to a segment we call "Tour Time Machine" where we discuss tours/bands touring off an album/bands during a specific era where we'd be willing to spend $1,000 to go back in time to see.  (On this episode: (0:00) Introduction to episode 2. (4:55) follow up discussion on show cancellations and shows that took place in the last week. (9:36) bands streaming their own concerts with no audience (Code Orange, Dropkick Murphys, Ben Gibbard). (22:05) Discussion on the impact to Record Store Day. (27:15) With no concerts on the horizon for the near future, the pod spends a solid hour on the "Tour Time Machine" segment. Highlights include Daft Punk in the mid 2000s, Nine Inch Nails in 2000 touring off the Fragile, Rage Against the Machine 1992/1993 playing club venues, Blink 182's Dolla Bill Tour 2003 playing club venues, Deftones 1996-1998 touring off Adrenaline and Around the Fur, plus many more!

In our first episode, we introduce the podcast, ourselves, and tell the story on how it all came together. From there, we transition right into the the meat of the episode: discussing the impact of Coronavirus on the music industry (touring and ancillary business, streaming, etc. (On this episode: (0:00) Introduction of the podcast, ourselves, and tell the story on how it all came together. (6:40) Start of Coronavirus impact on touring. (30:30) discussion on alternate revenue streams for bands in the wake of tour cancellations and the future of touring. (50:30) the pod wraps up episode 1 by discussing the future of the podcast and insight into the name 'Podioslave'.