Podioslave Podcast

In episode 290 of the podcast, we’re joined by Sonia Sturino, vocalist and guitarist of Weakened Friends. We dig into their formation as a band, making a name for yourself as a band repping Maine, touring, and the writing process behind their excellent 3rd LP, ‘Feels Like Hell’, out October 10th on Don Giovanni Records. We’re huge fans of the new record, and this convo with Sonia was a blast. Check them out on their headlining tour this fall! Photo Credit: Shawn Robbins (@photorobbins)Check out Weakened Friends here:Web: https://www.weakenedfriends.com/IG: @weakenedfriendsTikTok: @weakenedfriendsmusicX: @wkndfriendsPodcast 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

In episode 289 of the podcast, we’re joined by Snow Ellet (guitar/vocals) and Ryan Nolen (vocals/guitar) of the Chicago band Footballhead. We dig into their musical come up, what lead them to forming Footballhead, playing Riot Fest, new music, and their big 2026 coming up. Ryan and Snow are awesome, and Footballhead is poised to do big things in the coming months. Get on board!Photo Credit: @zeltzin.vazquezCheck out Footballhead here:IG/X/TikTok: @footballheadchiPodcast 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

In episode 288 of the podcast, we’re joined by Pat Cozens, vocalist of the hardcore punk band Restraining Order. We dig into Pat’s come up, the formation of the band, signing to Blue Grape Music, and their awesome new album, ‘Future Fortune’, out everywhere. Pat is a real one, and this new album has a timeless sound we think you’ll dig. Photo Credit: Steve Levy (IG: @stevelevy_, X: @stevenlevy_)Check out Restraining Order here:IG/X/TikTok: @restrainingorderhcPodcast 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

In episode 287 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Zwiefelhofer (bass) and Kaylan Cloyd (guitar) of the band Acceptance. We dig into 20 years of ‘Phantoms’, from their early signing to Columbia Records, its initial release, and their decision to re-record it with guest features from the likes of Teddy Swims, Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low) and many others.  ‘Phantoms’ is a record we hold near and dear to the pod, and it was a blast to find out the behind the scenes stories of its creation and the band breathing new life into it now, 20 years later. ‘Phantoms/Twenty’ is out now on Equal Vision Records. Acceptance forever!Photo Credit: Taylor JonesCheck out Acceptance here:Web: https://www.acceptanceband.com/IG/X/TikTok: @acceptancebandPodcast 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

In episode 286 of the podcast, we’re joined once again by Max Lajoie, frontman of Spite House. We dig into Max touring all over the world, leveling up as a band, Spite House signing to Pure Noise Records, and their excellent new record ‘Desertion’, out September 12th, 2025. Spite House continues to be some of our favorite music we’ve found during the life of the podcast. Max is authentic, and it really shines through in Spite House’s output. Enjoy!Photo Credit: Rose Cormier (IG: @velours.souterrain)Check out Max and Spite House here:Web: https://spitehouseband.com/IG: @spitehousebandX: @spitehousemusicMax IG: @maxlajoyPodcast 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

In episode 285 of the podcast, we dig into Cold’s sophomore album, ‘13 Ways to Bleed On Stage’.We talk our early memories of the record, their interesting meld of sounds in this record, the all-time songs, and its legacy 25 years on. Cold, and this record specifically, continue to be underrated in our eyes, so we had to give it the Podioslave treatment. 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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

In episode 284 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Teti (guitarist) and Anthony Gesa (guitarist) of The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die. We dig into their come ups with the band, our mutual love of Hum, band group chats, and their excellent new album, ‘Dreams of Being Dust’, out now on Epitaph Records. This was a fun one. Anthony and Chris fit right in to the Podioslave Venn diagram, and we really think you’ll enjoy the record. Photo Credit: Lisa JohnsonCheck out TWIABP here:Web: https://theworldisabeautifulplace.com/IG/X: @TWIABPTikTok: @twiabp.comPodcast 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

In episode 283 of the podcast, we’re joined by David Mackinder, vocalist of the band Fireworks.We dig into Dave’s musical come up, the early days of Fireworks, their evolution from record to record, and where they are at as a band today. Fireworks continues to be a band we’ve loved for two decades, and this conversation only deepened that connection. This was a special one for us!We start the episode with a chance encounter, a “Nerdery in the Wild”, that Anthony experienced this month. Photo Credit: Anthony Orosz (IG: @anthonyorosz) Check out Fireworks here:IG: @fireworksmiX: @wearefireworksPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: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

In episode 282 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chance Smith, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the band Kerosene Heights.We dig into Chance’s early influences, the bands formation, their creative processes and their excellent new album, ‘Blame It On The Weather’, out August 15th, 2025 on SideOneDummy Records. We are really digging Kerosene Heights, and Chance is awesome. We think you’ll dig them too!Photo Credit: Abby Clare (IG: @abby.clare)Check out Kerosene Heights here:IG/X/TikTok: @keroseneheightsPodcast 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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

In episode 281 of the podcast, we answer questions…..from you!The mailbag is back, and full of fun nerdery throughout. We tackle questions from you, the PodHeads. What band could sell out football stadiums if they reunited? Is Taylor Swift the most popular musician of all time? What’s an underrated album we slept on in the moment? We answer these, and more. Thanks to everyone who tossed us some questions, this was a fun one!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 PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com