Podioslave Podcast
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -3 lifelong friends and self-proclaimed music nerds discuss all things music. 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 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podioslave-podcast1/support
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Episode 76: Interview with Phil Lipscomb of Taproot (Bassist) - Part 1
August 23, 2021 14:01 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBIn our 76th episode, we’re joined by Phil Lipscomb, Bassist and founding member of Taproot. We talk the early days and formation of the band in Michigan, the growth of the band and signing with Atlantic, recording and touring days, and even the current state of the band. We hit it off so well with Phil that we kept nerding out with him late into the evening — so much so that this will be a 2 part series. Keep an eye out for part 2 in the coming weeks! We’d love for everyone to hear this e...
Episode 75: Interview with Nick Wheeler of The All-American Rejects (Lead Guitarist)
August 16, 2021 13:55 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIn our 75th episode, we’re joined by Nick Wheeler, Lead Guitarist and founding member of The All-American Rejects. We talk Nick’s early start with music, the formation of The Rejects, countless stories from the early days of the band through present day, and his work on the production side among many other topics. He may be the first guest we’ve ever had that had a permission slip to play in bars at 15 years old! Nick is as genuine as it gets and could be an even bigger music nerd than we ar...
Episode 74: 20 Years of Tool - Lateralus: An Album Deep Dive
August 09, 2021 14:13 - 1 hour - 82 MBTool dropped Lateralus in May of 2001 and we’ve been spinning it consistently ever since. A mind bending album where each member of the band is at the top of their game. What more could you ask for? We open this episode with: a discussion regarding some shows/venues requiring proof of vaccines for entry as well as a lineup change for The Offspring, and Coachella announces Rage Against the Machine as a 2022 headliner. If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and share! (On the e...
Episode 73: Our ‘Best of 2021’…So Far - Manchester Orchestra, Gojira, Modest Mouse, and more!
August 02, 2021 14:46 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThe title of the episode says it all! We dive into our favorite albums of the year so far - full length releases, EPs, etc are all in play. How do they latest releases from Manchester Orchestra, Gojira, Modest Mouse stack up? Tune in and find out. We open this episode with a reflection back on the last few episodes of the podcast. 2021 has been good to us! If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and share! (On the episode: (0:00) Episode intro and a look back at the last few e...
Episode 72: The Wheel of Nu Metal Part 2 with The Itch Rock Podcast
July 26, 2021 14:15 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBEpisode 72 is all about Nu Metal! What better way to celebrate the genre than to bring back the wheel! This time around we brought a few friends with us — Aaron, KC, and Dan from The Itch Rock Podcast are our guests of honor this week. You probably know the drill by now, but the premise is simple: spin the wheel and tier the band that it lands on - GOAT status, Hall of Famer, All Star, 6th Man, or Benchwarmer. Plenty of banter in this one! We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Suppo...
Episode 71: Interview with Jameson Ketchum (Author, Music Journalist, Publicist)
July 19, 2021 13:04 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBIn our 71st episode, we’re joined by Author, Music Journalist, Publicist, Podcaster — Jameson Ketchum. We chat with Jameson about his start with music and getting into the industry, his time on the road as a tour manager, and spend a fair amount of time chatting about his new book that’s now available (Name Dropping: Seeking Creative Truth Through Trendy Altruism and Punk Rock) — link below. Jameson is as genuine as it gets — you’ll dig this episode! We’d love for everyone to hear this epi...
Episode 70: Interview with Aaron “P-Nut” Wills of 311 (Bassist)
July 12, 2021 14:45 - 54 minutes - 56 MBIn our 70th episode, we’re joined by Aaron “P-Nut” Wills, the bassist of 311. We talk 30+ years of 311, what it takes for a band to stay together that long, and the epic live streams they put on this year. Then we pivot to getting back out on tour after 311’s longest break from the road in their history. There’s even a special musical guest appearance, but you’ll have to listen to find out who! We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribin...
Episode 69: Bring Your Own Conspiracy Theory
July 05, 2021 14:31 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBIn our 69th episode, the pod goes full tinfoil hat and dives into music conspiracy theories. These could be theories that we’ve concocted in our brains or even lesser known conspiracies floating around the music world. Is Taylor Swift really signing all of those CDs? Is Post Malone the ultimate industry plant? Does Record Store Day pump the numbers on releases?! We discuss all of these and more! We open this episode with: A reaction to a couple new music announcements - Halsey + Trent Reznor...
Episode 68: Album Reviews Re-visited
June 28, 2021 14:50 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn our 68th episode, the pod re-visits album reviews for a number of records that are now deemed classics by today’s standards. Did the review age well? Did the review age poorly? We take a look at three separate Radiohead albums (Completely by chance. We were stunned!) as well as classics from Led Zeppelin, Daft Punk and Nirvana. We open this episode with: A reaction to Dave Chappelle joining the Foo Fighters on stage for a Radiohead ‘Creep’ cover and a reaction to Metallica re-releasing t...
Episode 67: (Sometimes) Forgotten Non Album Songs
June 21, 2021 14:59 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBIn our 67th episode, the pod discusses a number of great songs that never found their way on to proper full length albums. These could be songs from movie soundtracks, compilations, live recordings only, etc. Some of these are well known, while others are deep cuts only the nerds know about. Either way, we’re here for it! We open this episode with: A reaction to the anti vaxx protest outside of the Foo Fighters club show, a new music announcement round up (Slipknot, Thrice, Code Orange/Billy...
Episode 66: Interview with Ryan Sinnott of The Distillers (Bassist)
June 14, 2021 14:39 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBIn our 66th episode, we’re joined by Ryan Sinnott, the bassist of The Distillers (as well as playing and recording in the industry with some other well known heavy hitters). We talk Ryan’s musical come up, him joining The Distillers in the early 2000s, his time in the supergroup The Innocent, and then we nerd out on The Distillers upcoming announced shows and favorite records/nerdery. This one was a blast! If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and share! (On the episode (0:0...
Episode 65: Don’t Call It A Comeback - The Comeback Album Episode
June 07, 2021 14:56 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIn our 65th episode, we dive head first into comeback albums. Our definition of “Comeback Album” is not simply new music after a long break - it could be a new member, a rebound after a flop, or certain band dynamics shifting. In true Podioslave fashion, we dissect the why and the how. Do comeback albums always live up to the hype? Listen and find out! We open this episode with: a reflection on latest week’s episode with Greg Bergdorf, a reaction to a punk show promoter in Florida charging ...
Episode 64: The Wheel of Touring w/ Greg Bergdorf (Bourbon Bros/Zebrahead founding member)
May 31, 2021 14:11 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBIn our 64th episode, we bring back the one and only Greg Bergdorf (Guitarist of the Bourbon Brothers and Zebrahead founding member) for a full episode on touring. Greg is no stranger to the road (having toured for nearly 20 years), so who better to have on for this episode. Want to know about pre-show rituals? Coolest thing he ever bought on tour? Favorite venues to play? How to fix up a truck? We’ve got all that and more on this ep! If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and sh...
Episode 63: The Festival Episode
May 24, 2021 15:06 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBIn our 63rd episode, the pod talks all things festivals. This is the perfect time to talk festivals, as not only is festival season approaching, but this year marks the anticipated return of live music. We take a look at a number of the recent announcements and react to them. Is Lollapalooza worth going to this year? How about Riot Fest? Is Bonnaroo back and better than ever? Where does the Pitchfork Music Fest fit into all this? We open this episode with: a live music round up - which shows...
Episode 62: The Album Artwork Episode: The Good, The Bad, and The Bizarre
May 17, 2021 14:58 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBIn our 62nd episode, the pod talks all things album artwork. We dig into the good, the bad, the bizarre, and also albums that get enhanced by the the whole artwork presentation. Can a great sounding album be ruined by bad artwork? Is Tool’s use of visual artist Alex Grey a cheat code? Is Green Day’s ‘Dookie’ the best album cover of all time? Or perhaps AFI’s ‘The Art of Drowning’? What in the world were Papa Roach thinking with the ‘lovehatetragedy’ artwork? We attempt to answer all these and...
Episode 61: We’ve Got You Covered. Selecting Bands to Cover Classic Songs
May 10, 2021 15:04 - 1 hour - 73 MBIn our 61st episode, the pod picks a half dozen classic songs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s and brings to the table who we’d love to hear do a proper studio cover of said song. In true Podioslave fashion, no genre is off limits — this episode proves that more than ever. This was a fun one, as we all dig deep into our collective nerd brains to re-imagine classic songs under another artist’s creative lens. Like U2? Snoop Dogg? Bruce? Every Time I Die? Bon Iver? Cake? Beastie Boys? The Distillers? ...
Episode 60: Reimagining 20 year old classics: Blink 182 - TOYPAJ and System of a Down - Toxicity
May 03, 2021 15:09 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIn our 60th episode, the pod revisits a couple classic albums celebrating 20 year anniversaries this year — with a twist. We take a look back at Blink 182’s ‘Take Off Your Pants and Jacket’ and System of a Down’s ‘Toxicity’ — and reimagine how these albums would’ve landed with reduced tracks, re-arranged sequence, etc. We open this episode with a look back and reflection on our last 3 interviews. Thank you to everyone that’s checked them out. If you like what you hear, please rate, subscrib...
Episode 59: Interview with Frank Turner (Singer/Songwriter)
April 26, 2021 13:34 - 52 minutes - 58.5 MBIn our 59th episode, we’re joined by the one and only, Frank Turner. We talk a little about Frank’s come up, starting with Million Dead and then the transition to his prolific solo career. We also get into how busy he’s been during the pandemic, with various live streams, a socially distanced show for the UK government, and what it means to Frank to be in a room playing music for people, no matter the size. This was a wonderful conversation, please enjoy! Intro song - Imperfect Tense (via Xt...
Episode 58: Interview with Kat Nijmeddin - Creative Director at Pure Noise Records
April 19, 2021 15:19 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIn our 58th episode, we’re joined by Kat Nijmeddin. Kat is the Creative Director at Pure Noise Records, where she weaves her artistic vision and love for music together. If you’ve seen the visuals for Pure Noise Records and their bands (graphic design, illustration, video, photography, etc), there’s a good chance she had a big hand in it. We talk Kat’s artistic and musical come up, her entry into the music industry, the current state of music, and her love for Con Air/Jimmy Eat World/Every Ti...
Episode 57: Interview with Sean and Seth of Trawl and Trawlcast
April 12, 2021 14:38 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBIn our 57th episode , we’re joined by Sean and Seth of Trawl (Funk Metal band based out of Portland, Maine) and Trawlcast (Music Podcast). Sean (Vocalist) and Seth (Bass) come on to talk their musical come up, the formation of Trawl, details of the making of the new EP ‘Shark Pinata,’ and endless music nerdery. We had absolute blast with this one. Sean and Seth are two of the most genuine and passionate music nerds we’ve ever chatted with. Support Trawl! Website: www.trawlband.com Instagram:...
Episode 56: Can’t Knock the (Side) Hustle - Musicians in Other Spaces
April 05, 2021 15:43 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn our 56th episode, the pod dives into artists and musicians that also have their hands in other spaces. This could be side business ventures, politics, athletics, and so on. One thing that’s clear — creatives can’t sit still! A little preview: Deftones, Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, Wyclef Jean, and many others. Other topics include: Bonnaroo 2021 lineup announcement and a mini segment called ‘Real music headline or Hard Times headline?’ You be the judge. If you like what you hear, plea...
Episode 55: Ridin’ Solo - Band Members Turned Solo Acts
March 29, 2021 15:07 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIn our 55th episode, the pod dives into band members turned solo acts. Similar to last week’s episode, we ask all the questions we want answers to. Why do band members go solo? Is it long lived? How do the fans react? Jack White, Frank Turner, City and Colour, Chris Cornell, Jason Isbell, and Dashboard Confessional get the nod this week. Other topics include: Are shows secretly coming back? (according to Ticketmaster they are), are concerts on wheels here to stay?, and a reaction to Spotify’...
Episode 54: Side Projects are Key!
March 22, 2021 16:12 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBEpisode 54: Side Projects are Key! In our 54th episode, the pod dives into a number of artists side projects. Why do side projects start? Do they typically last? If they don’t, why is that? We attempt to answer all of these questions and more. One thing we can all agree on is: side projects are key! Them Crooked Vultures, Head Automatica, Atoms for Peace, Black Light Burns, Sugar, and Echobrain get the nod this week. Other topics include: Corey Taylor announces solo tour for May and June (c...
Episode 53: So Much for Spacesuits - NFTs, DSPs, and Concerts Oh My!
March 15, 2021 15:39 - 58 minutes - 64 MBIn our 53rd episode, the pod celebrates being one year old by doing what we do best: nerding out on all things music. We run the full gamut on this one. Want a reaction to the new Kings of Leon record and learn how their NFT released album could change the ancillary music business forever? We have you covered. Want to hear about how Jack Dorsey plans to dominate the music streaming service arena? We have you covered. Want to hear about how concerts are back and spacesuits are a thing of the p...
Episode 52: Interview with Lauren Wayne - General Manager of the State Theatre
March 08, 2021 15:08 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBIn our 52nd episode, we’re joined by Lauren Wayne, the General Manager/Talent Buyer for the State Theatre in Portland, ME. Lauren Wayne is a Maine and New England icon, overseeing the overall management of concerts and events under the ‘State Theatre Presents’ umbrella (State Theatre, Thompson’s Point, among others). We talk Lauren’s musical come up, her entry into the music industry, her current position as GM/Talent Buyer, and everything in between. Support the State Theatre! Web: www.stat...
Episode 51: A Day In the Life of a College Radio Metal Director
March 01, 2021 16:21 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBIn our 51st episode, the pod turns inward. Anthony has often dropped info about his time as a college radio Metal Director - so it got us to thinking. Why not have him as our “guest”! We talk initial start with college radio, his transition to Metal Director, and much more. Other topics include: Reactions to Daft Punk announcing their retirement and Travis Barker taking over the world (one feature, CBD line, and high profile relationship at a time). If you like what you hear, please rate, s...
Episode 50: Podioslave Presents: “...it’s cool, but have you heard the live version?”
February 22, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn our 50th episode, the pod re-visits a few of our favorite live albums. Live albums can go one of two ways: they can be great and capture the essence of the band or they can be complete failures. This week, we dive into a few that really stand out from the pack. Other topics include: Reaction to a recent study that heavy metal lowers blood pressure and reduces anxiety, and a reaction to DMX’s upcoming collaboration with Bono of U2 If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and sha...
Episode 49: What the Foo-k?! Ranking the Foo Fighters Catalog
February 15, 2021 15:47 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIn our 49th episode, we attempt to do the impossible: rank the entire Foo Fighters catalog. What the Foo-k were we thinking?! Is there a bad album in there? Is the new album Medicine at Midnight any good? Are the Foo Fighters the best rock band on the planet? We answer all of these questions and more. Other topics include: Reacting to Elon Musk’s Neuralink chip streaming music directly to your brain and a reaction to artists re-branding old music in new playlists. If you like what you hear,...
Episode 48: The Mailbag Episode! Round 2
February 08, 2021 15:48 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBIn our 48th episode, we bring back the mailbag! We had a ton of fun answering all your questions the first time around (back in August), so we figured we were due for a 2nd go round. Who will have left the bigger legacy on the music world, Grohl or Cobain? Best Blink 182 side project? How many years into a bands career does it take them to produce their best record? We tackle these questions and about a dozen more. Thanks to everyone that submitted questions! If you like what you hear, pleas...
Episode 47: What Happened? The Pinkerton Kingdom Come-ing Home Story
February 01, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBIn our 47th episode, we re-visit a few albums that, when they came out, either missed with the fans, received unfavorable reviews from critics, or both. Albums of focus for this segment are: New Found Glory - Coming Home, Jay-Z - Kingdom Come, and Weezer - Pinkerton. If you’ve heard these albums, you’re probably familiar with the public’s mixed perception of them. Also discussed on the episode: Reaction to the recent news of Live Nation’s stock hitting record highs. If you like what you hea...
Episode 46: The Music of Long Island, NY w/ guest Brendan Garrone of Incendiary
January 25, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBIn our 46th episode, we’re joined by Brendan Garrone, vocalist of Incendiary, to take a 25 year look back at the music to come out of Long Island, NY. The 3 of us at Podioslave are fascinated by the region and the music to come out of it - including Crime in Stereo, Vision of Disorder, Glassjaw, Silent Majority, Taking Back Sunday, The Movielife, and of course, Incendiary among many many others. We talk the early days, life on the island, and the explosion of bands. Pound for pound, the Long ...
Episode 45: Who Will Save Us From 2020?
January 18, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBIn our 45th episode, the pod discusses bands and artists we want to hear new music from in 2021. These could be confirmed releases, rumored releases, or even pipe dreams. In the absence of live music and with everything going in the world, we’re anticipating new music more than ever. #musictherapy Other topics of discussion include a reaction to a Rolling Stone article about the future of streaming platforms & podcasts and news about concerts possibly making a return in Fall 2021 per Dr. Fau...
Episode 44: Interview with Toby McAllister of Sparks the Rescue/The Jameson Four - Guitarist
January 11, 2021 15:49 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBIn our 44th episode, we’re joined by Toby McAllister, the guitarist of Sparks the Rescue and The Jameson Four. We talk Toby’s musical come up, Sparks the Rescue’s break through (eventually landing them on MTV), the Fearless Records signing, and plenty of tour stories. Toby is just a genuine guy and was so easy to talk to— we think you’ll love this episode. If you have any leads on Toby’s guitar, get in touch with us! (On this episode: (0:00) Episode and guest introduction. (1:35) Interview w...
Episode 43: Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad - Album Roadblocks (Green Day, A Perfect Circle, Hed PE)
January 04, 2021 15:55 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn our 43rd episode, the pod tackles the ‘Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad’ segment — where we deep dive into legacy bands that we feel only had two great albums in a row. We dive into the roadblock album to try to understand what happened. This is the other side of the coin to our ‘Three album run’ segment. Other topics of discussion include: The Save Our Stages Act getting approved and The Starting Line pressing their livestream performance on vinyl (we called that!) (In this episode: (0:00) P...
Episode 42: Our Best of 2020 (Hum, Deftones, RTJ and more!)
December 28, 2020 16:29 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe’ve had a lot of laughs, compelling insights, and truly inspiring discourse over the last 9 months. In this episode, we dive into our favorite nerdery of the year — favorite albums, favorite music moments, favorite moment on the podcast, etc. 2020 has been a wild one and we’re not letting up! (In this episode: (0:00) Podcast and episode intro. (1:51) 2020 wrap up talk starts - favorite new artist to us. (8:32) Favorite music moments. (21:44) Favorite moment on the podcast. (34:51) Favorite...
Episode 41: He’s On Fire - Featuring Greg Bergdorf of Bourbon Bros/Zebrahead fame
December 21, 2020 15:46 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBIn our 41st episode, we bring back 2 things: the “He’s on Fire” - 3 album run segment and our Episode 9 guest, Greg Bergdorf (Guitarist of the Bourbon Brothers and founding member of Zebrahead). Greg joins us for this episode as if he was the 4th member of the pod. The name of the game is to select bands with 3 great albums back to back to back. In true Podioslave fashion, this episode covers a multitude of genres, has endless tangents, and deep nerdery (thank you Greg for the first hand acc...
Episode 40: The Wheel of Concerts, Bob Dylan Sells Catalog, and More!
December 14, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThe Podioslave Podcast is officially over the hill! In our 40th episode, we bring back the wheel. This time around, we populated the wheel with years ranging from 2001 through 2019 — whatever year the wheel lands on, we each pick a concert we attended that year and re-live the magic. In the year of Covid, we’re forced to reminisce about the good old days of live music. A few spoilers: Bruce Springsteen, Bonnaroo, Thursday/Poison the Well, Mastodon/Clutch, U2, and many more. We also discuss B...
Episode 39: Interview with Matty Arsenault of A Loss for Words/ Reclaim Music Group
December 07, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBIn our 39th episode, we’re joined by Matty Arsenault, the vocalist of A Loss for Words and Founder/CEO of Reclaim Music Group. We talk Matty’s musical come up, his early days with A Loss for Words, the bands growth over the years, and his current experience with artist management and development. Matty has an endless source of stories and music industry knowledge. We’ve been following Matty and A Loss for Words since the early 2000s, so this was a special one for us. Check it out! (On this ...
Episode 38: Nerducken - Nerd Arguments at the Thanksgiving Table
November 27, 2020 17:56 - 56 minutes - 60.3 MBIn our 38th episode, we start a new Thanksgiving holiday tradition here at the Podioslave Podcast.......Nerducken. The premise is that we pit two like bands against each other and each defend our case for which we prefer. The guidelines being: the band you pick stays around, while the other band’s catalog disappears off the face of the planet. This is the music nerd version of arguing with your family at Thanksgiving dinner. Nirvana or Pearl Jam? The Smiths or The Cure? Listen and find out! W...
Episode 37: Better With Age? This bands (#) album was their best, and more!
November 20, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBIn our 37th episode, the pod discusses bands whose best album is their 1st record, bands whose best album is their 2nd record, 3rd record — so on and so forth. We’ve found that the deeper you get into a bands career, the harder it is for them to put out their best record. This episode is everything we had in mind when we started this podcast — deep dive music nerdery at its finest. Other topics include Scooter Braun selling Taylor Swift’s masters for $300 million and Ticketmaster requiring a...
Episode 36: Interview with Ben Collins of Chronic Future - Guitarist/Vocalist
November 13, 2020 20:02 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIn our 36th episode, we’re joined by Ben Collins, the guitarist and vocalist from Chronic Future. The band came up in the 90s and continued to make a splash in the 2000s with their hit single ‘Time and Time Again’ — which was in regular rotation on MTV. Ben comes on to talk about his early days with Chronic Future, the band’s growth over the years, their eventual signing with Interscope Records, and his transition to artist management. This is a can’t miss episode if you’re a fan of Chronic F...
Episode 35: The State of the Music Industry: Streaming and Live Music
November 06, 2020 15:49 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBIn our 35th episode, the pod takes a close look at the current state of the music industry — focusing on a few headlines pertaining to streaming and live music. 2020 has been a wild one for the music industry and who better to look at where we’re at and where we’re headed. Headlines include Spotify’s new pay to play model, major label revenue being up year over year, and Ticketmaster’s technology investments geared towards getting live music back on its feet. In typical Podioslave fashion, th...
Episode 34: Incubus - 'Make Yourself' deep dive with a twist, Commodifying livestreams, and more!
October 30, 2020 16:01 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIn our 34th episode, the pod deep dives (with a twist) into the Incubus classic, ‘Make Yourself.’ We dissect the band leading up to the release, the rollout, and how it set the stage for what was to come. We also toss out several hypothetical questions to the band that we’ve always wanted to know the answers to. Other setlist items include: Commodifying livestreams, re-visiting the Joe Rogan Podcast and the speculation around Spotify censoring him, and a look at Wendy’s Twitter and it’s ment...
Episode 33: Why weren’t these bands bigger? Flaming Lips bubble concert, and more!
October 23, 2020 16:26 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBIn our 33rd episode, the pod discusses: RIP to Tony Lewis of The Outfield, Linkin Park and Fleetwood Mac albums charting in 2020, Flaming Lips hold a bubble concert, Apple introduces an all music video channel on Apple TV, and for the main segment: Why weren’t these bands bigger? We each pick a couple bands/artists that we think should’ve made a bigger splash than they did. No spoilers here — check it out! (In this episode: (0:00) Podcast and episode intro. (X:XX) Setlist topics: RIP Tony Le...
Episode 32: Interview with Frank Maddocks (VP at Warner Records, Design work for Deftones, Linkin Park, etc)
October 16, 2020 15:31 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIn our 32nd episode, we’re joined by Frank Maddocks. Frank is the VP of Creative Services at Warner Records and has been the design mastermind behind many of your favorite album covers and artwork. With clients ranging from the Deftones and Linkin Park to Madonna and Green Day, Frank’s creativity knows no bounds. We talk Frank’s come up, his experience working with bands, technology, and of course — some music nerdery. This was a special one for us, as we’ve followed Frank’s work for 20 years...
Episode 31: Track 1, Side 1 - Great Album Openers. (Corey Taylor Album Reaction, and more!)
October 09, 2020 16:06 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBIn our 31st episode, the pod discusses: Eddie Van Halen’s tragic passing, a reaction to the new Corey Taylor album, Fleetwood Mac being back in the charts due to viral TikTok video, and for the main discussion: ‘Track 1, Side 1 - Great Album Openers’ segment where we each dive into great album openers. One thing we can all agree on is that a killer album opener can really set the tone for an album. No spoilers here — check it out! (In this episode: (0:00) Podcast and episode intro. (3:07) E...
Episode 30: Year 2000 Albums, New Deftones and Menzingers, Spotify Employees Striking over Joe Rogan, and more!
October 02, 2020 14:49 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBIn our 30th episode, we’re back at you with another Year 2000 segment where we deep dive into 3 albums turning 20 this year: Cold -‘13 Ways to Bleed on Stage,’ Rage Against the Machine - ‘Renegades,’ and Taproot - ‘Gift.’ Other setlist items include: a new music round up with reactions to new Deftones, The Menzingers, Machine Gun Kelly, and even Vin Diesel, and a discussion on Spotify employees wanting to censor Joe Rogan. (In this episode: (0:00) Podcast and episode intro. (3:05) New music...
Episode 29: Interview with Spose (Rapper, Record Label Owner, Podcaster)
September 25, 2020 15:38 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBIn our 29th episode, we’re joined by rapper Spose. In addition to rapping, Spose also runs his own record label - P Dank. We dig into Spose’s music path —- starting as an indie artist, making the transition to a major label (Universal Republic), and then back to indie with P Dank. Spose has always been one to push the envelope — releasing an album within a video game app, writing and recording an album in 24 hours (with a full band), and many others. This conversation underscores Spose’s abil...
Episode 28: ‘Wheel of Nu Metal’ segment, New Marilyn Manson, Facebook banning streamed music events, and more!
September 19, 2020 14:19 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBEpisode 28 is all about Nu Metal! Whether you love or hate Nu Metal, there’s a good chance you grew up on it if you’re currently between the ages of 30 and 40. In this episode, we spin the ‘Wheel of Nu Metal’ and rank the band it lands on from the following tiers: GOAT Status, Hall of Fame, All Stars, and Benchwarmers (we love sports references). This was a fun one filled with plenty of banter! Also in this episode: Vinyl outselling CDs for the first time in decades, a reaction to the new Mar...
Episode 27: Interview with Iann Robinson (Podcaster, Writer, Former MTV VJ)
September 11, 2020 16:56 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBIn 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 publ...