Podioslave Podcast

In our 33rd episode, the pod discusses: RIP to Tony Lewis of The Outfield, Linkin Park and Fleetwood Mac albums charting in 2020, Flaming Lips hold a bubble concert, Apple introduces an all music video channel on Apple TV, and for the main segment: Why weren’t these bands bigger? We each pick a couple bands/artists that we think should’ve made a bigger splash than they did. No spoilers here — check it out! (In this episode: (0:00) Podcast and episode intro. (X:XX) Setlist topics: RIP Tony Lewis, Linkin Park and Fleetwood Mac charting, Flaming Lips bubble concert, and Apple’s music video channel (XX:XX) Main segment: Why weren’t these bands bigger? We each pick a couple bands/artists that we think should’ve made a bigger splash than they did.) Check us out www.podioslave.com

In our 32nd episode, we’re joined by Frank Maddocks. Frank is the VP of Creative Services at Warner Records and has been the design mastermind behind many of your favorite album covers and artwork. With clients ranging from the Deftones and Linkin Park to Madonna and Green Day, Frank’s creativity knows no bounds. We talk Frank’s come up, his experience working with bands, technology, and of course — some music nerdery. This was a special one for us, as we’ve followed Frank’s work for 20 years now (Deftones - White Pony, Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory). (On this episode: (0:00) Episode and guest introduction. (2:23) Interview with Frank Maddocks starts. (57:25) Post interview thoughts and reaction to the episode)

In our 31st episode, the pod discusses: Eddie Van Halen’s tragic passing, a reaction to the new Corey Taylor album, Fleetwood Mac being back in the charts due to viral TikTok video, and for the main discussion: ‘Track 1, Side 1 - Great Album Openers’ segment where we each dive into great album openers. One thing we can all agree on is that a killer album opener can really set the tone for an album. No spoilers here — check it out! (In this episode: (0:00) Podcast and episode intro. (3:07) Eddie Van Halen’s tragic passing. (7:42) Reaction to the new Corey Taylor album. (16:40) Fleetwood Mac being back in the charts due to viral TikTok video. (22:43) ‘Track 1, Side 1 - Great Album Openers’ segment where we each dive into a few of our favorite album openers.)

In our 30th episode, we’re back at you with another Year 2000 segment where we deep dive into 3 albums turning 20 this year: Cold -‘13 Ways to Bleed on Stage,’ Rage Against the Machine - ‘Renegades,’ and Taproot - ‘Gift.’ Other setlist items include: a new music round up with reactions to new Deftones, The Menzingers, Machine Gun Kelly, and even Vin Diesel, and a discussion on Spotify employees wanting to censor Joe Rogan. (In this episode: (0:00) Podcast and episode intro. (3:05) New music round up. (24:37) Discussion on Spotify employees wanting to censor Joe Rogan (39:37) Year 2000 segment where we deep dive into 3 albums turning 20 this year: Cold -‘13 Ways to Bleed on Stage,’ Rage Against the Machine - ‘Renegades,’ and Taproot - ‘Gift.’

In our 29th episode, we’re joined by rapper Spose. In addition to rapping, Spose also runs his own record label - P Dank. We dig into Spose’s music path —- starting as an indie artist, making the transition to a major label (Universal Republic), and then back to indie with P Dank. Spose has always been one to push the envelope — releasing an album within a video game app, writing and recording an album in 24 hours (with a full band), and many others. This conversation underscores Spose’s ability to continue to move the needle in an industry where creatives are often held back by the machine. All of this has manifested into more than 200,000 monthly listeners on Spotify (you read that right....listeners!) This was a kick ass conversation that we really enjoyed. (On this episode: (0:00) Episode and guest introduction. (2:36) Interview with Spose starts. (77:15) Post interview thoughts and reaction to the episode).

Episode 28 is all about Nu Metal! Whether you love or hate Nu Metal, there’s a good chance you grew up on it if you’re currently between the ages of 30 and 40. In this episode, we spin the ‘Wheel of Nu Metal’ and rank the band it lands on from the following tiers: GOAT Status, Hall of Fame, All Stars, and Benchwarmers (we love sports references). This was a fun one filled with plenty of banter! Also in this episode: Vinyl outselling CDs for the first time in decades, a reaction to the new Marilyn Manson album, and a discussion on Facebook banning live streamed music events and then striking a deal with labels to license music on its gaming app. (In this episode: (0:00) Podcast and episode intro. (3:45) Vinyl outselling CDs for the first time in decades. (9:24) A reaction to the new Marilyn Manson album. (13:05) Facebook banning live streamed music events and then striking a deal with labels to license music on its gaming app. (16:15) Main segment: The Wheel of Nu Metal! We spin the wheel and rank the band it lands on from the following tiers: GOAT status, Hall of Fame, All Stars, and Benchwarmers)

In our 27th episode, we’re joined by the one and only Iann Robinson. You were likely first introduced to Iann during his time as an MTV VJ nearly 20 years ago. On top of being a TV personality, Iann has had his hands in multiple areas of the music industry, including writing for online and print outlets, being a radio DJ, playing in bands, etc. If that wasn’t enough, Iann currently co-hosts the CREAM Podcast (Comics Rule Everything Around Me). We talk Iann’s early come up with music, his public access TV days, a deep dive into his time and experience with MTV (so many stories — this is nerdery heaven!), and everything in between. One thing’s for certain: Iann is a music (and comics) nerd just like us. Be sure to check out: CREAM Podcast (Comics Rule Everything Around Me) - @creampodcast513 and head on over to Iann’s Instagram page @iannrobinson - he’s got some cool stuff in the works on the comic book side of things! (On this episode: (0:00) Episode and guest introduction. (4:12) Interview with Iann starts. (86:35) Post interview thoughts and reaction to the episode).

Episode 26 is a special one for us, as the 3 of us are recording from the same location for the first time since the pod started. Nate is back visiting the east coast, so we take full advantage of it. For the main segment we dig into 25 years of Nate’s music nerdery collection (merch, promo items, posters, autographs, etc). We’re talking two 35 gallon bins filled with the most obscure and rare music nerdery. We blindly pull items from the bins and react to them. Other setlist items include: Papa roach live streaming their album recording process - good idea or no? — and a reaction to an NPR article about the inevitable corporate takeover of independent music venues. (In this episode: (0:00) Podcast and episode intro (2:13) Papa Roach announcing they’ll be live streaming their album recording process - good idea or no? (15:55) Reaction to an NPR article about the inevitable corporate takeover of independent music venues. (36:40) The main segment: Nerdery Grab Bag, where we dig into 25 years of Nate’s music nerdery collection (merch, promo items, posters, autographs, etc) and we react to the items).

In our 25th episode, we’re joined by Justin, Production Manager, of Brew Ha Ha Productions (you may know him as @beerpunks on Instagram). Brew Ha Ha Productions is one of the largest craft beer (and music) centric event producers in the United States. Annual Brew Ha Ha events include: Punk in Drublic Festival (NOFX, Frank Turner, Pennywise), OC Brew Ha Ha (The Aquabats, Save Ferris), Punk in the Park (www.punkinthepark.com), and many others. We had a ton of fun diving into the music and beer industries, punk, and much more. If you like punk music or beer, this episode is for you! (On this episode: (0:00) Podcast/episode intro and guest introduction. (2:00) Interview with Justin (@beerpunks) starts. (65:00) Post interview thoughts and reaction to the episode.)

In our 24th episode, the pod discusses: Episode intro, a thank you to listeners, and setlist; reactions to the Corey Taylor feature on the new Tech N9ne song, Deftones announce new album details (!), reactions to new NPR article on Bandcamp, Spotify, and the future of the platforms, and for the main segment: a 'Bring Your Own Hot Take' segment, where we each come to the table with a couple hot takes. No spoilers on specifics, but the takes include artists such as Weezer, Audioslave, DMX, and more! (On the episode: (0:00) Episode intro and set. (2:00) Reactions to the Corey Taylor feature on the new Tech N9ne song, (7:35) Deftones announce new album details, (15:10) Bandcamp vs. Spotify. (32:13) The main segment: a 'Bring Your Own Hot Take' segment, where we each come to the table with a couple hot takes. No spoilers on specifics, but the takes include artists such as Weezer, Audioslave, DMX, and a few more!