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In episode 332 of the podcast we’re joined by Cody DeLong, CEO and co-founder of the VIP experience platform Sound Rink. We dig into Cody’s start working in the music industry as a photographer, booking shows, and the creation of Sound Rink with his partner Scott Lee, ways artists can maximize VIP experiences for fans, and so much more. This was a real fun inside look at the behind the scenes of touring in music, and ways our favorite bands can sustain themselves on the road and continue to make the music we all love. Enjoy!Follow Cody and Sound Rink here:Instagram / TikTokCody InstagramPodcast theme created by Nomar Slevik and Donnie GoldenPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web / Instagram / Threads / X / TikTokWe’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web / YouTube / EmailInstagram / Threads / X / TikTok

In episode 331 of the podcast, 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. This convo was a real fun one, and Wayside is one of our favorite newer bands out today. Enjoy!Follow Izzy and Wayside here:WebInstagram / X / Threads / TikTokIzzy InstagramPhoto Credit: Ash BettonPodcast theme created by Nomar Slevik and Donnie GoldenPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:WebInstagram / X /TikTok / ThreadsWe’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web / Youtube / EmailInstagram / Threads / X /TikTok

In episode 330 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tom May, vocalist/guitarist 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. This was a really fun convo, and one we’ve wanted to do since the start of the podcast. Long live The Menzingers!Follow Tom and The Menzingers here:WebInstagram / Threads / X / TikTokTom InstagramPhoto Credit: Matt Christine - InstagramPodcast theme created by:Nomar Slevik and Donnie GoldenPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:WebInstagram / X / TikTok / ThreadsWe’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and PodioslaveCheck us out here:WebInstagram / Threads / X / TikTokYoutubeEmail

In episode 329 of the podcast we’re joined by metal legend Dez Fafara, vocalist of DevilDriver/Coal Chamber.We dig into Dez’s many years of experience in the metal world, how that informs his creative process, his mindset when writing DevilDriver material, and their excellent new album, ‘Strike And Kill’, out July 10, 2026 on Napalm Records. Dez is metal royalty, and this convo absolutely slaps. Enjoy!Follow Dez and DevilDriver here:WebInstagram / X / ThreadsDez IGPhoto Credit: Stephanie Cabral WebPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:WebInstagram / X / TikTokWe’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and PodioslaveCheck us out here:Web Instagram / Threads / X / TikTokYoutubeEmail

In episode 328 of the podcast, we bring back the mailbag. We answer questions from you, the music nerds/podheads that check in with us regularly. What’s an album whose art fits the music perfectly? What are some of our favorite podcast inside jokes? What band from the last 10 years would 16 year old us absolutely love? We tackle these and a bunch more this week.Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:WebInstagram / X / TikTokWe’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and PodioslaveCheck us out here:WebInstagram / Threads / X / TikTokYoutubeEmail

In episode 327 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Sean Matthews (vocals) and Seth McClellan (bass) of the Portland, Maine funk metal band, Trawl. We catch up with the boys on all things Trawl since the last time we had them on. Playing shows across 2025, writing and recording new music, what the writing process looks like now 8 years as a band, and how their new single ‘Strigoi’ came to be, which releases this coming Friday, June 26th. We start the episode with a twist on an old favorite - Band Name: Real or Fake? We think you’ll enjoy this new and improved version!Photo Credit: Mickaël Follow Trawl here:WebInstagram / X / TikTok / ThreadsPodcast theme performed by Trawl.We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and PodioslaveCheck us out here:WebInstagram / Threads / X / TikTokYoutubeEmail

In episode 326 of the podcast, we run back our early “Bandvantage” prompt. We each come with band names that elevate the band. Band name “cheat codes”, if you will.  What makes a band name awesome? Some band names are iconic, and in some cases they elevate the band’s vibe, aesthetic, and all around aura. What are some of your band name “cheat codes”?Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:WebInstagram / X / TikTokWe’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and PodioslaveCheck us out here:WebInstagram / Threads / X / TikTokYoutubeEmail

In episode 325 of the podcast, 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. Jared is a real one, and we had a blast chopping it up with him about all kinds of different things in terms of music. You’ll dig this one!Photo Credit: Raeanne Prescott Follow Dirty Heads here:WebInstagram / X / TikTokJared InstagramPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:WebInstagram / X / TikTokWe’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and PodioslaveCheck us out here:WebInstagram / Threads / X / TikTokYoutubeEmail

In episode 324 of the podcast, we’re joined by Travis Shettel, vocalist and guitarist of the Massachusetts band Piebald. We dig into Piebald’s decision to put together a new full length LP, how they went about writing and recording, the positive memories a lot of people have with their music, and their excellent new album ‘Tales For the Rages’, out June 12th on Iodine Recordings. We really enjoyed chatting with Travis, having been fans of Piebald for 2+ decades. We even get a little lore about an old album towards the end of the convo, so stick around!Photo Credit:  Atom Splitter PR/PiebaldFollow Piebald here:WebInstagram / XTravis Shettel InstagramPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:Web IG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and PodioslaveCheck us out here:WebInstagram / Threads / X / TikTokYoutubeEmail: [email protected]

In episode 323 of the podcast, we’re running it back with Nick Wheeler, lead guitarist of the Oklahoma band The All-American Rejects. We catch up with Nick in all that’s gone on in the Rejects world since we last had him on in 2021: touring in 2023, how covering Harvey Danger’s ‘Flagpole Sitta’ led to writing new songs, the House Party Tour, and their excellent new album ‘Sandbox’, which is out everywhere now.  Nick is super genuine, and such a great hang. Long live The Rejects!Photo Credit: Andy Knight Follow The All-American Rejects here:WebIG / X / TikTokSUMMON the Rejects Nick Wheeler InstagramPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:WebIG / X / TikTokWe’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and PodioslaveCheck us out here:WebIG / Threads / X / TikTokYoutubeEmail: [email protected]