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
🤣 we’ll be sure to do that!
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.
That’s awesome! Greg is one of our favorite people. Just an all around great human.
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
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!
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
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.
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!
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
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
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
Photo Credits:
Shawn Robbins - left photo
Adam Tanner - right photo
Return to the Pit - background photo
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.
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’.
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
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
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
Podioslave Ep 300’s Perfect Songs as chosen by our guests. Link to listen below.
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.
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
We start the episode with an announcement from our friends at Iodine Recordings. They have recently announced another amazing reissue — Quicksand’s “Manic Compression”, and we couldn’t be more stoked about it. Long live Iodine and long live Quicksand!
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.
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
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
