Podioslave Podcast

In our 122nd episode, we’re back in person for the first time since episode 77, nearly a year ago. Coming to you live from an undisclosed location in Maine, we dig back into Nate’s abundant nerdery storage. Similar to episode 26, the three of us take turns pulling magazines out of a large bin, and riff off what we come up with. With the likes of Kerrang, Alt Press, Rolling Stone (and some surprises), what could go wrong?!  We start the episode with a look back at our conversation with Blothar the Berserker of GWAR, and a look ahead to the special project we’ve been teasing. Be on the lookout for a trailer in the coming week!  Special shoutout to our newest podcast supporter, Chip in AZ! You rule! Click below if you want to help us keep the Podioslave Party going.  If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and share!  Check us out at: Web: www.podioslave.com  IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave  Youtube: Podioslave Podcast  Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

In our 121st episode, we’re joined by the one and only Blothar the Berserker — vocalist of metal legends GWAR. We cover everything from GWAR’s new album ‘The New Dark Ages,’ the impact Beavis & Butthead had on the band, their infamous live show experience, return to touring, their merch and being in creative control, and everything in between. This conversation takes the cake for both funniest and wildest Podioslave interviews to date. Blothar was truly a one of a kind guest.  We’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 out Blothar and GWAR at: Web: www.gwar.net  Blothar: Instagram: @blothar.of.gwar | Twitter: @blothar  GWAR: Instagram and Twitter: @gwar  GWAR’s new album ‘The New Dark Ages’ is available now on Pit Records.  Like what you hear? Check out some of our other interviews and find us all over social media. Recent interviews include: Sergio Vega of Quicksand/Deftones fame, Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage, Brian Fair of Shadows Fall, and many more.  Web: www.podioslave.com  IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave  Youtube: Podioslave Podcast  Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

In our 120th episode, we dig into all things supergroups. Why do they form? Do they work? Are they ever a good idea? What classifies a band as a supergroup? Are the Foo Fighters the biggest active supergroup? So many questions, so little time.  We open this episode with Nate recapping his journey back to the east coast for a few weeks, including record store stops and concert plans.  If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and share! (On the episode: (0:00) Podcast intro and Nate’s journey back east. (12:03) Supergroups segment starts.)  Check us out at: Web: www.podioslave.com  IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave  Youtube: Podioslave Podcast  Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

In our 119th episode, we do just as the title suggests…discuss the legacy of Green Day. Are they the most important punk band…ever? Are they rock opera sellouts? Do they have another ‘American Idiot’ level album left in the tank? As always, let us know what you think.  We open this episode withe a concert round up. We all had a chance to check out live music this past week — Spose, Frank Turner, Spoon, Bon Iver, and more!  If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and share!  (On the episode: (0:00) Podcast intro. (3:24) Concert round up (19:47) The Legacy of Green Day segment starts.)  Check us out at: Web: www.podioslave.com  IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave Youtube:  Podioslave Podcast  Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

In our 118th episode, we discuss a different kind of nerdery - movies! We toss out different artists or bands that we want to see Hollywood give the biopic treatment. Would you want a cinematic story about Nas’ come up? Or maybe one set around Layne Staley and the Seattle grunge scene? We hit on those and more! Have a band or artist you’d like to see a feature film made about? Hit us up!  We open this episode with a small setlist: a reflection on last week’s conversation with Jonah Matranga, the prospect of new Slipknot on the way, and a reaction to Rolling Stone’s Top 200 Hip Hop albums list.  If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and share!  (On the episode: (0:00) Podcast intro and a look back at last week’s conversation with Jonah Matranga. (5:19) New slipknot on the way? (8:44) Reaction to Rolling Stone’s Top 200 Hip Hop Albums list. (16:30) Main segment starts.)  Check us out at: Web: www.podioslave.com  IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave  Youtube: Podioslave Podcast  Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

In our 117th episode, we’re joined by the one and only Jonah Matranga! Jonah is the vocal and guitar legend behind Far, onelinedrawing, Gratitude, New End Original, and many others. We cover damn near everything in this conversation: Jonah’s Boston roots and his early intro to music, moving to Cali and the 90s Sacramento scene, Far’s legacy and their impact on music, the Gratitude album, his songwriting approach, collaborating with the likes of Lupe Fiasco/Mike Shinoda/Taproot, and deep dive into his new onelinedrawing record “Tenderwild” dropping June 24, 2022. Jonah could be at the centerpiece of the Podioslave world and we’re here for it. This is a can’t miss conversation.  We also touch on mental health issues and artists we’ve lost to suicide fairly early in the episode. If you or a loved one is experiencing thoughts of suicide - don’t hesitate to call below:  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255  Opening transition music: onelinedrawing - “Tenderwild”  Fade out music: onelinedrawing - “This is Water”  Both songs are from the forthcoming album “Tenderwild” on Iodine Recordings.  We’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.  Stay in touch with Jonah and follow his projects at:  Web: www.jonahmatranga.com  IG: @aonelinedrawingis  Twitter: @jonelinedrawing  Iodine Recordings: IG: @iodinerecordings Twitter: @iodinerecords  Like what you hear? Check out some of our other interviews and find us all over social media. Recent interviews include: Sergio Vega of Quicksand, Tucker Rule of Thursday, Frank Turner, Vinnie Caruana of The Movielife, P-Nut of 311, Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage, Brian Fair of Shadows Fall, and many more.  Web: www.podioslave.com  IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave  Youtube: Podioslave Podcast  Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

In our 116th episode, we dig into 3 classic albums that turn 20 years old this year. Time travel back to 2002 with us. An era before streaming and a time when CDs still dominated. It was a massive year for music, with a lot of commercial pressure on some big names. We give Red Hot Chili Pepper’s ‘By the Way,’ Eminem’s ‘The Eminem Show,’ and Box Car Racer’s ‘S/T’ the Podioslave treatment this week. Talk about 3 albums that run the gamut sonically, lyrically, and kings of their respective genres.  If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and share!  (On the episode: (0:00) Podcast intro and a look back at last week’s conversation with Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage. (5:22) Main ‘20 Year Album Anniversaries’ segment starts.)  Check us out at: Web: www.podioslave.com  IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave  Youtube: Podioslave Podcast  Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

In our 115th episode, we’re joined by the legendary Jesse Leach! Jesse is the vocal mastermind behind Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace, Seemless, The Weapon, and host of the Stoke the Fire Podcast. We talk 20 years of ‘Alive or Just Breathing’ (making of, influence, and legacy), Killswitch Engage’s return to touring and staying sharp during the pandemic, his creative and writing process, the upcoming live KSE album, what’s next for his music projects, and much more.  Opening transition music: The Weapon - “Knuckle Up” Fade out music: The Weapon - “Slave State”  Photo credit: Robert Hellstrom (IG: @__rhp__)  We’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 out Jesse and his projects:  Jesse: IG - @jesse_d_leach | Twitter: eyeagainsti  Killswitch Engage: IG: @killswitchengage | Twitter: @kseofficial  Times of Grace: @timesofgrace (IG and Twitter)  The Weapon: IG: @theweaponnyc  Stoke the Fire Podcast: @stokethefirepod (IG and Twitter)  Like what you hear? Check out some of our other interviews and find us all over social media. Recent interviews include: Sergio Vega of Quicksand, Brian Fair of Shadows Fall, Tucker Rule of Thursday, P-Nut of 311, Frank Turner, and many more.  Web: www.podioslave.com  IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave  Youtube: Podioslave Podcast  Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

In our 114th episode, the pod does something it hasn’t done in a while….check in on what we’re listening to currently. We’ve had a crazy 2022 so far, between all-time guests and looking back on some of our favorite records, we thought it would be fun to go over some new music from this year that’s piqued our interest. What records are you spinning from 2022? Let us know!  We open this episode with Nate recapping his 3 night stint seeing Pearl Jam out in California. He dives into his experience, what it’s like seeing PJ multiple times on the same tour, and more.  If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and share! (On the episode: (0:00) Podcast intro and Pearl Jam recap. (14:16) Main ‘New Music Roundup’ segment starts.)  Check us out at: Web: www.podioslave.com  IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave  Youtube: Podioslave Podcast  Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

In our 113th episode, we dig into all things setlists. How long should a setlist be? What should a band open with? What’s a good mix of new and old material? Where should the biggest hit go? Should encores be a thing, or no? How does the size of a band factor into all of this? Have an opinion? We’d love to hear it…hit us up!  We open this episode with a reflection on some of the amazing conversations we’ve had recently (Sergio Vega, Casey Cavaliere, Out of Service, Mike Hartsfield). If you like what you hear, please rate, subscribe, and share!  (On the episode: (0:00) Podcast intro and a reflection on recent interviews. (6:38) Main ‘Anatomy of a Setlist’ segment starts.)  Check us out at: Web: www.podioslave.com  IG: @podioslave Twitter: @podioslave  Youtube: Podioslave Podcast  Email us: podioslavepodcast@gmail.com