

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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Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 14min
Ep 275: 25 Years of Deftones - ‘White Pony’ with Robert “Woody” Nelson.
In episode 275 of the podcast, we’re joined by Robert “Woody” Nelson, podcaster and radio personality, as well as Deftones superfan, to talk all things ‘White Pony’.We dig into our early memories of the record, the steps that lead the band up to this point, the new chances taken, and the honing of the sound of the band. ‘White Pony‘ and its legacy can’t be denied. We wouldn’t be a podcast without records like this one!We start the episode with Woody’s involvement in ‘For The Song You Saved’, the brand new Deftones compilation record he helped produce. This features 23 different artists covering songs from across the band’s catalog. All proceeds from this compilation go to Oasis For Youth, a foundation in Minnesota that helps support young people experiencing homelessness. Take a peek at the links below.Follow ‘For The Song You Saved’ here:Web:https://forthesongyousaved.bandcamp.com/album/for-the-song-you-saved-a-tribute-to-deftonesIG: @forthesongyousavedFollow Oasis For Youth here:Web: https://www.oasisforyouth.org/IG: @oasisdoryouthmnCheck out Woody here:IG/X: @woodbruhPodcast: https://wavve.link/change-podPodcast 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 16, 2025 • 57min
Ep 274: 25 Years of (hed)PE - Broke ft. Chad Benekos and Wes Geer (Pt. 2)
In episode 274 of the podcast, we pick up where we left off with (hed)PE founding members and guitarists Wes Geer and Chad Benekos, continuing our discussion on 25 years of their sophomore album, ‘Broke’.We dig into how they chose singles, how they were able to land features from Serj Tankian (SOAD) and Morgan Lander (Kittie), Chad having the foresight to record backstage home videos of touring the album, and how they look back on the album now that 25 years have passed. We were so stoked to be able to capture this convo with Wes and Chad about a record we couldn’t get enough of. We know you’ll dig this half of the convo just as much.Check out Wes and Chad here:Wes IG/X/TikTok: @wesgeerChad IG/X: @chadbenekosWes’s band HU3M3N:IG/X/TikTok: @HU3M3NPodcast 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 9, 2025 • 54min
Ep 273: 25 Years of (hed)PE - Broke ft. Chad Benekos and Wes Geer (Pt. 1)
In episode 273 of the podcast we’re joined by (hed)PE founding members and guitarists Wes Geer and Chad Benekos to discuss 25 years of their sophomore album, ‘Broke’.We dig into where the band was at coming off the self-titled record, how the songs started to take shape while touring, their undeniable chemistry as a band at this time, and so much more in part 1 of this 2 part conversation. Chad and Wes rule (The Guitar Brothers!), and we were more than stoked to get the behind the scenes stories of this now classic record. Check out Wes and Chad here:Wes IG/X/TikTok: @wesgeerChad IG/X: @chadbenekosChad TikTok: @chad.benekosWes’s band HU3M3N:IG/X/TikTok: @HU3M3NPodcast 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 2, 2025 • 1h 16min
Ep 272: A Conversation with Doug Robb of Hoobastank
In episode 272 of the podcast, we’re joined by Doug Robb, vocalist of Hoobastank. We dig into the bands come up, their circuitous route to getting signed, hitting the mainstream with their self-titled debut and then blowing up with ‘The Reason’. This is a great look at the bands career, and how they came to be so well known today. Check out Doug and Hoobastank here:Web: https://hoobastank.com/IG/X/TikTok: @hoobastankDoug IG: @hoobadougrobbDoug X: @hoobadougPhoto Credit: Courtney ColesPodcast 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 Podioslave. Check us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

May 26, 2025 • 53min
Ep 271: A Conversation with Gridiron
In episode 271 of the podcast, we’re joined by Matt (vocals) and Will (guitar) of the band Gridiron. We dig into how they went from playing Call of Duty/joking about starting a band to being on the verge of dropping their 2nd LP, how much fun they’re having making music in Gridiron, and their sick new record, ‘Poetry From Pain’, out May 30th on Blue Grape Music. This was a blast, the Gridiron boys are about to set it off with this new chapter.Check out Gridion here:IG: @gridironhardcoreX: @gridironHxCPhoto Credit: Danielle Parsons (IG: @babiidanii)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 Podioslave. Check us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

May 19, 2025 • 1h 1min
Ep 270: A Conversation with Charmer
In episode 270 of the podcast, we’re joined by David (vocals, guitar) and Neil (guitar) of the band Charmer. We dig into their formation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, their consistent growth as a band, and their excellent new record, ‘Downpour’, out May 23rd on Counter Intuitive Records. This was a fun one, Charmer continues to put out interesting and exciting music, we think you’ll dig it!Check out Charmer here:Web: https://charmermi.com/IG: @charmermi_X: @charmer_miPhoto Credit: Jessica DaignaultPodcast 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 Podioslave. Check us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

May 12, 2025 • 1h
Ep 269: A Look Back at Fenix TX - Lechuza
In episode 269 of the podcast, we dive deep on one of our favorite records of the early 2000’s, Fenix TX - LechuzaWe dig into our early memories of the record, the leap forward in sound and maturity, and then go track by track through the album. This is a special one for us - this record is an all time Podioslave classic. We start the episode going over the non pod related stuff we’ve been listening to recently. 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 Podioslave. Check us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

May 5, 2025 • 52min
Ep 268: 20 Years of Queens of the Stone Age - Lullabies to Paralyze
In episode 268 of the podcast, we take a look back at 20 years of the 4th studio album from Queens of the Stone Age, ‘Lullabies to Paralyze’. We dig into our early memories of the record, the pressure to follow up ‘Songs For the Deaf’, QOTSA’s consistent confidence, and much more. An amazing record from an amazing band.We start the pod by talking about how different bands aesthetics are crafted, and how a band like QOTSA has done it perfectly for so long. 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 Podioslave. Check us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Apr 28, 2025 • 50min
Ep 267: 30 Years of 311 - Self-Titled
In episode 267 of the podcast, we take a look back at 311’s now classic self-titled record. We dig into our early memories of the record, their uniqueness as a band, their iconic style and swagger, and where it holds up in a very stacked legacy. We likely wouldn’t be a podcast without 311, and this record is a big reason why!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 Podioslave. Check us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Apr 21, 2025 • 52min
Ep 266: A Conversation with Eric Egan of Heart Attack Man
In episode 266 of the podcast, we’re joined by Eric Egan, vocalist and front person of the band Heart Attack Man.We dig into Eric’s early days in bands, 90’s music, the Cleveland scene, finding your voice as an artist, and their excellent new album, ‘Joyride the Pale Horse’, out April 25, 2025. Big things are coming for HAM with this release, and we really think you’ll dig this convo. Follow Eric and Heart Attack Man here:Web: https://heartattackman.com/Eric IG/X: @derrickdeganHAM IG: @heartattackmanofficialHAM X: @heartattackmaneHAM TikTok: @heart_attack_manPhoto Credit: Sam Skapin (IG/X: @samskapin)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 Podioslave. Check us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com


