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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 22h

Ep 342 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Mitch Holmes, vocalist/guitarist of the Worcester band Sowing. We dig into Mitch’s come up as a musician, Sowing’s formation, early show memories, & their excellent new LP, ‘Bluff’, out now on 51st State Records. 📸: Shawn Robbins

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ep 341 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Rex Larkman, drummer of the band Tropidelic. We dig into all kinds of nerdery in this one: Cleveland, sports, ska punk drumming, and Tropidelic’s fantastic new album ‘First Light’, out everywhere on Ineffable Records. Up now! 📸: Covello Nash Images

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Ep 340 is LIVE. Today we discuss an old favorite: great opening tracks. A great opening track can set the mood, establish a sound, introduce a story, or grab your attention so completely that you know you’re in for something special. Check out our picks on this week’s ep!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Ep 339 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Carl Severson, founder of Ferret Music, Good Fight Entertainment, and vocalist of Nora. We talk 3 classic Ferret records, the label coming back, & much more. This episode goes out to Andy Williams & Mean Pete Kowalsky - forever and always. 📸: JC Carey

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Ep 338 is LIVE. Today we take a look back at the way things were in music…..”Back In My Day”. Was it easier to find bands? How did we get tix to a show? We answer all of that and more. Check it!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Ep 337 is LIVE. Today we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Slipknot’s ‘IOWA’, the landmark album released in 2001 that pushed the boundaries of just how heavy mainstream metal could get. Up everywhere!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Ep 336 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Michael Klooster (keyboard), & Paul De Lisle (bass) of Smash Mouth. We dig into the early days, their love for making music, & their catchy as hell new album, ‘Mercury Comet’, out now. Up everywhere! 📸: Cindy Hayes

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Ep 335 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Eric Stenman, guitarist of The Barbarians of California. We talk his early days in the Sacto scene, starting TBoC, his work on the production side, & their shredical new album, ‘Megatons’, out this Friday. 📸: Paul Salzman

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Ep 334 is LIVE. of the today we’re joined by Clark Domae (guitar), and Taylor Albaugh (bass) of the band Rufio. We talk reuniting, (never) touring, and their new EP, ‘From the Outside’, out now on Double Felix Records.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Ep 333 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Kevin Hart, vocalist (and more) of Public Opinion. We dig into their come up, the pressure of LP2, & their excellent new record, ‘The Curse of Public Opinion’, out everywhere Friday on SideOneDummy! 📸: Darin Harger

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Ep 332 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Cody Delong, CEO and co-founder of the VIP experience platform Sound Rink. We dig into all kinds of music industry talk in this one, check it out!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Ep 331 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Izzy De Leon, bassist of the Australian band Wayside. We dig into Australia being one of the coolest places on earth, Izzy joining the band, working with Memory Music and Will Yip, touring the world, and much more. 📸: Ash Betton

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Ep 330 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Tom May of The Menzingers. We dig into The Menzingers two decades creating music together, their writing process, the community they’ve built surrounding the band, and their excellent new album, ‘Everything I Ever Saw’, out July 17, 2026 on Epitaph Records.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Ep 329 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by metal legend Dez Fafara, vocalist of DevilDriver. We dig into Dez’s many years of experience in the metal world, his mindset when writing new DevilDriver, & their excellent new album, ‘Strike And Kill’, out Friday on Napalm Records. 📸: Stephanie Cabral

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Ep 328 is LIVE. Today we bring back the mailbag. We answer questions from you, the music nerds that check in with us regularly. What’s an album whose art fits the music perfectly? What band from the last 10 years would 16 year old us absolutely love? We tackle these and more!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Ep 327 is LIVE. Today we’re rejoined by Sean Matthews (vocals) and Seth McClellan (bass) of the Portland, Maine funk metal band, Trawl. We talk recent shows, recording new music, and their new single ‘Strigoi’, which drops this coming Friday. Up now! 📸: Mickaël.mgt

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Ep 326 is LIVE. Today we run back our early “Bandvantage” prompt. We each come with band names that elevate the band. Band name “cheat codes”. What makes a band name great? How can band names elevate the music? It’s all here. Check it!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Ep 325 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Jared Watson, vocalist of Dirty Heads. We dig into the bands writing process, being open to creativity, what it’s like being a band at this stage of their career, and their excellent new album ‘7 Seas’, out June 12th on Better Noise Music. 📸: Raeanne Prescott

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Ep 324 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Travis Shettel, vocalist and guitarist of the Massachusetts band Piebald. We dig into a lot, highlighted by their first full length LP in 19(!) years, ‘Tales For the Rages’, out June 12th in Iodine Recordings. Check it!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Ep 323 is LIVE. Today we’re running it back with Nick Wheeler, lead guitarist of the Oklahoma band The All-American Rejects. We catch up w/ Nick on a lot: touring in 2023, writing new songs, the House Party Tour, & their excellent new album ‘Sandbox’, which is out everywhere now. 📸: Andy Knight

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Ep 322 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by A Static Lullaby. We dig into the story behind their recent reforming, the changing landscape they find themselves in as a band in 2026, and a look back at ‘…And Don’t Forget to Breathe’. Live version of ADFTB is available via Smartpunk Records!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Ep 321 is LIVE. Today we’re rejoined by Joey Chiaramonte, front man of Koyo. We dig into Koyo’s recent busy touring schedule, the different worlds they fit into musically, & the writing & recording of their epic new album, ‘Barely Here’, out now on Pure Noise Records. 📸: Big Tuna

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Ep 320 is LIVE. Today we take a look back at 25 years of Jimmy Eat World’s breakthrough album, ‘Bleed American’. We dig into our early memories of the record, its nod to Americana, the massive singles, its time and place in music, and so much more. @jimmyeatworld.bsky.social

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Ep 319 is LIVE. Today we take a trip back to 1997 and give Our Lady Peace’s ‘Clumsy’ the Podioslave treatment. We dig into our early memories of the record, its unreal singles, their distinct sound, + song subject matter. This is an all timer for us, & one loaded with memories.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Ep 318 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Alex (vocals) & Marty (vocals) of Sparks the Rescue. We dig into all kinds of news surrounding Sparks: new music, headlining the State Theatre in Portland last fall, & their upcoming tour next month spanning the northeast. 📸: Sam Nappi

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Ep 317 IS LIVE. Today we bring back an old favorite, ‘Last Track Magic’. These are songs that land the plane of a record, ones that the only position they could have been was the last track.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Ep 316 is LIVE. Today we’re rejoined by Vinnie Caruana, vocalist of I Am the Avalanche. We dig into their excellent new record, ‘The Horror Show’, out this Friday on Equal Vision Records, and a whole bunch more. Vinnie remains one of our favorite guests ever, up now! 📸: Steve Levy

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Ep 315 is LIVE. Today we look back at 30 years of Rage Against the Machine’s second studio album, ‘Evil Empire’. We dig into our early memories, the message, delivery, musicianship, and so much more. Up now!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Ep 314 is LIVE. Today we’re rejoined by Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour, to talk all things Warped past and present. We hit on a lot of interesting stuff in this one, check it! @vanswarpedtour.bsky.social

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

311 - Soundsystem is a masterclass in album execution. In this clip from Ep 311 (+2), we talk about how 311 was firing on all cylinders in the Soundsystem era- the music, the message, the album artwork, the music videos, the overall vibe they curated, etc. Soundsystem forever.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Ep 311 (+2) is LIVE. Today we dig into 311’s iconic 5th studio album, ‘Soundsystem’. We talk early memories of the record, how it helped shape us as a podcast, the colorful vibes, timeless sounds, and so much more. Without this record, there is no Podioslave. Come Original!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Ep 312 is LIVE. Today we’re rejoined by JT Woodruff (vocals, guitar) of Hawthorne Heights to discuss 20 years of their album, ‘If Only You Were Lonely’. We talk writing, the scene, & much more. Up now! 📸: Sarai Kelley

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Ep 311 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Chris Wrenn - founder and owner of Bridge Nine Records and Sully’s Brand, and author of the new book ‘Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball’s Greatest Rivalry.’ Up now, and it’s got everything! 📸: Christopher Padgett

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Ep 310 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Daryl Taberski of Snapcase. We dig into the 90s Buffalo scene, the formation of the band, signing w/Victory, touring in the 90s, the changing musical landscape over the years, what’s next for the band, and everything in between. Up now!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Ep 309 is LIVE. Today we give Incubus’ ‘Morning View’ the Podioslave treatment. We dig into our early memories of the record, the interesting space Incubus was in at the time, how they continued to push the envelope creatively and still be commercially viable, and much more.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Ep 308 is LIVE. Today we deep dive Tool’s iconic ‘10,000 Days’. We dig into our early memories of the roll out, the more forward aspect of the record’s message, the way the band consistently pulls you in with their visuals, sounds, Easter eggs, and everything in between. Up now!

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Ep 307 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Mercedes Arn-Horn (vocals/guitar) of Softcult. We dig into the band’s come up, the scene in Kitchener, ON, the DIY nature of Softcult, & their debut full length (DFL!) ‘When A Flower Doesn’t Grow’, out now on Easy Life Records. Up now! 📸: Shawn Robbins

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Ep 306 is LIVE. Today we deep dive Death Cab For Cutie’s classic record, ‘Plans’. We dig into our early memories of the record, the moment indie bands had in the mid 2000’s, the amazing way Death Cab puts together songs, Ben Gibbard’s one of a kind voice, and much more.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Ep 305 is LIVE. Pat Flynn (Have Heart, Fiddlehead, How Much Art (& more) joins us to talk all things 2000s hardcore. We talk the transition from 90s to 00s, the size of HC the 00s, the labels, touring, & so much more. Pat was an all-time guest — we think you’ll dig this convo.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Ep 304 is LIVE. Today we pick up where we left off with Dave Buckner, the original drummer of the legendary Papa Roach. We dig into what it was like for the band post ‘Infest’, expectations surrounding a new record, and ultimately the writing and recording of ‘Lovehatetragedy’.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Ep 303 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Dave Buckner, the original drummer of the legendary Papa Roach. We dig into the early days of the band, how they built a following, getting signed to a major label, & their meteoric rise after ‘Infest’ dropped. Up now! @paparoach.bsky.social

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Ep 302 is LIVE. Today we’re rejoined by Phil Lipscomb, bassist extraordinare of the band Taproot to look back on 25 years of their major label debut, ‘Gift’. Getting signed, writing the record, its legacy - we cover it all! 📸: Zach Stepek

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Ep 301 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Ben Seitz & Luke Shows of the band Scarlet Street. We dig into their come up, early shows in Cincinnati, & their creative marketing around their excellent latest release, ‘NO ALTERNATIVE’, out now on We’re Trying Records. 📸: Joshua Hurley

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Podioslave Ep 300’s Perfect Songs as chosen by our guests. Link to listen below.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Ep 300(!) is LIVE. Today we’re joined by many of the artists who we had on this past year to enter more music into our “Perfect Songs” catalog. We hit on all genres, all vibes, and all the music nerdery you’ve come to expect from Podioslave over 300 episodes.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Ep 299 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Jess Margera & Mike Leon of the band CKY. We dig into their recent tour of the UK, Mike joining the band, being the coolest band in the world (our words), & their excellent new track, ‘Can’t Stop Running’. Up now! 📸: Jamie Orr

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Ep 298 is LIVE. Today we’re back for another round of “Nerds At The Bar”. Anything goes in this one….what’s with the merry go round of drummers in 2025? Which one of these songs is not like the others, but it’s EXACTLY like them? We tackle all of this…..and more.

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Ep 297 is LIVE. Today we look back on 25 years of Papa Roach’s “Infest”. We dig into our early memories of the record, how we were the perfect age for a band like Papa Roach, its explosion once “Last Resort” took hold, the band’s legacy & much more! @paparoach.bsky.social

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Ep 296 is LIVE. Today we talk to Kevin Palmer (guitar, vocals) & Josh Moates (bass) of the band TRUSTcompany. We dig into their early days & formation, early shows, signing to a major, creating their major label debut (The Lonely Position of Neutral), & more! 📸: @abarringtonevans.bsky.social

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Podioslave Podcast @podioslave.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Ep 294 is LIVE. Today we chat with Marcos Siega, director of some of our favorite music videos of all time. We dig into Marcos’ roots as a NYHC kid, his start in directing with music videos, & we drill down on videos from Papa Roach, System of a Down, Blink-182 & many others. 📸: Juan Andres Leon

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