

Podioslave Podcast
Nerdery Productions
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
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Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 46min
Ep 280: A Conversation with Dave Gutter
In episode 280 of the podcast, we’re joined in person by legendary Maine musician, Dave Gutter. We dig into his nearly 40 years as a musician, his numerous projects, including Rustic Overtones, Paranoid Social Club, Armies and more, working with/winning a Grammy writing a song for Aaron Neville, and his fabulous new solo record ‘The Music Industry is Trying to Kill Me’. There is so much that went into this convo, from our early love of Rustic Overtones, to Dave’s continuous work as a very talented and very underrated songwriter, and everything in between. Come for the music nerdery, and stay for the (unwelcome) sports takes!Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez (IG: @shervinfoto)Web: https://www.shervinfoto.com/Follow Dave here:IG/X: @davegutterTikTok: @dave_gutterPodcast 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

Jul 21, 2025 • 55min
Ep 279: A Look Back at The Ataris - So Long, Astoria
In episode 279 of the podcast, we dig into the classic Ataris album from 2003, ‘So Long, Astoria’.We talk our early memories of the album, where the band was at around the time, the heavy themes of nostalgia throughout the record, and much more. This album was huge for us in the moment, and it continues to be one we come back to time and time again. We start the episode with a little talk surrounding how we used to consume music around the time of this record’s release (2003). Let us know how you indulged in nerdery during this time!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

Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 21min
Ep 278: A Conversation with Jay Weinberg
In episode 278 of the podcast, we’re joined by prolific drummer, and all around awesome guy, Jay Weinberg.We dig into all kinds of different territory with Jay. Touring with Suicidal Tendencies in support of the almighty Metallica, going from playing the massive stage to the club scene in the same week, how he approaches writing/playing as a new member of a band, how playing with Bruce Springsteen in place of his dad Max helped to shape his view of family, music, and so much more. Jay rules, and this convo was a blast. Keep an eye out for Jay’s drum clinics, playing King Gizzard’s ‘Field of Vision’ in August, and new music he’s working on. We dig into all of that here as well.Photo Credit: Carly Butler (IG: @ylracbutler)Follow Jay here: Web: https://www.jayweinbergofficial.com/IG: @jayweinbergPodcast 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

Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 30min
Ep 277: 30 Years of The Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, ft. Spose
In episode 277 of the podcast, we dig into the legendary album from The Smashing Pumpkins, ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’, with friend of the pod and the King of Maine, Spose. We talk our first memories of the album, the hold it had on us from the jump, it’s ability to move from genre to genre, and the audacity to put out such a masterpiece during the mid 90’s. A true one of one record. We start the episode with a little catch up with Spose. He has a few shows in the northeast this summer, check them out on his website below. Follow Spose here: Web: https://www.sposemusic.comIG: @spizzysposeTikTok: @sposePodcast 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

Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 11min
Ep 276: A Conversation with Josh Grabelle of Trustkill Records
In episode 276 of the podcast, we’re joined by Josh Grabelle, founder and owner of Trustkill Records.We dig into 3 classic Trustkill releases from Poison The Well, Terror, and Bleeding Through. We find out the circumstances of how the records came to be, how the bands ended up working with Trustkill, and everything in between. There are all kinds of nerdery nuggets throughout, and these types of convos are some of our favorites to have. We start the episode with a little history of Trustkill, how it’s back in full force, and how Hellfest is also resurrected. This year’s version of Hellfest is this coming Friday, July 4/5/6. Photo Credit: Ian McFarland (IG: @ian_mcfarland)Follow Josh and Trustkiill here:Web: https://www.trustkill.com/Josh IG/X: @joshgrabelleIG/TikTok: @trustkillrecordsX: @trustkillFollow Hellfest here:Web: https://www.hellfest.com/IG/X: @hellfestdotcomTikTok: @hellfest.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

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 14min
Ep 275: 25 Years of Deftones - ‘White Pony’ with Robert “Woody” Nelson.
In episode 275 of the podcast, we’re joined by Robert “Woody” Nelson, podcaster and radio personality, as well as Deftones superfan, to talk all things ‘White Pony’.We dig into our early memories of the record, the steps that lead the band up to this point, the new chances taken, and the honing of the sound of the band. ‘White Pony‘ and its legacy can’t be denied. We wouldn’t be a podcast without records like this one!We start the episode with Woody’s involvement in ‘For The Song You Saved’, the brand new Deftones compilation record he helped produce. This features 23 different artists covering songs from across the band’s catalog. All proceeds from this compilation go to Oasis For Youth, a foundation in Minnesota that helps support young people experiencing homelessness. Take a peek at the links below.Follow ‘For The Song You Saved’ here:Web:https://forthesongyousaved.bandcamp.com/album/for-the-song-you-saved-a-tribute-to-deftonesIG: @forthesongyousavedFollow Oasis For Youth here:Web: https://www.oasisforyouth.org/IG: @oasisdoryouthmnCheck out Woody here:IG/X: @woodbruhPodcast: https://wavve.link/change-podPodcast 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

Jun 16, 2025 • 57min
Ep 274: 25 Years of (hed)PE - Broke ft. Chad Benekos and Wes Geer (Pt. 2)
In episode 274 of the podcast, we pick up where we left off with (hed)PE founding members and guitarists Wes Geer and Chad Benekos, continuing our discussion on 25 years of their sophomore album, ‘Broke’.We dig into how they chose singles, how they were able to land features from Serj Tankian (SOAD) and Morgan Lander (Kittie), Chad having the foresight to record backstage home videos of touring the album, and how they look back on the album now that 25 years have passed. We were so stoked to be able to capture this convo with Wes and Chad about a record we couldn’t get enough of. We know you’ll dig this half of the convo just as much.Check out Wes and Chad here:Wes IG/X/TikTok: @wesgeerChad IG/X: @chadbenekosWes’s band HU3M3N:IG/X/TikTok: @HU3M3NPodcast 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

Jun 9, 2025 • 54min
Ep 273: 25 Years of (hed)PE - Broke ft. Chad Benekos and Wes Geer (Pt. 1)
In episode 273 of the podcast we’re joined by (hed)PE founding members and guitarists Wes Geer and Chad Benekos to discuss 25 years of their sophomore album, ‘Broke’.We dig into where the band was at coming off the self-titled record, how the songs started to take shape while touring, their undeniable chemistry as a band at this time, and so much more in part 1 of this 2 part conversation. Chad and Wes rule (The Guitar Brothers!), and we were more than stoked to get the behind the scenes stories of this now classic record. Check out Wes and Chad here:Wes IG/X/TikTok: @wesgeerChad IG/X: @chadbenekosChad TikTok: @chad.benekosWes’s band HU3M3N:IG/X/TikTok: @HU3M3NPodcast 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

Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 16min
Ep 272: A Conversation with Doug Robb of Hoobastank
In episode 272 of the podcast, we’re joined by Doug Robb, vocalist of Hoobastank. We dig into the bands come up, their circuitous route to getting signed, hitting the mainstream with their self-titled debut and then blowing up with ‘The Reason’. This is a great look at the bands career, and how they came to be so well known today. Check out Doug and Hoobastank here:Web: https://hoobastank.com/IG/X/TikTok: @hoobastankDoug IG: @hoobadougrobbDoug X: @hoobadougPhoto Credit: Courtney ColesPodcast 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 Podioslave. Check us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

May 26, 2025 • 53min
Ep 271: A Conversation with Gridiron
In episode 271 of the podcast, we’re joined by Matt (vocals) and Will (guitar) of the band Gridiron. We dig into how they went from playing Call of Duty/joking about starting a band to being on the verge of dropping their 2nd LP, how much fun they’re having making music in Gridiron, and their sick new record, ‘Poetry From Pain’, out May 30th on Blue Grape Music. This was a blast, the Gridiron boys are about to set it off with this new chapter.Check out Gridion here:IG: @gridironhardcoreX: @gridironHxCPhoto Credit: Danielle Parsons (IG: @babiidanii)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 Podioslave. Check us out here:Web: https://www.podioslave.comIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutube: Podioslave PodcastEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com