Podioslave Podcast

In episode 299 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jess Margera (drums) and Mike Leon (bass) of the band CKY.We dig into their recent tour of the UK, Mike joining the band, being the coolest band in the world (our words), and their excellent new track, ‘Can’t Stop Running’. This was an absolute blast, Mike and Jess fit right in to the Podioslave world. We’re excited for what they have planned for 2026, and you should be too!We start the episode with an announcement from our friends at Iodine Recordings (@iodinerecordings). They have recently announced another amazing reissue — Quicksand’s “Manic Compression”, and we couldn’t be more stoked about it. Long live Iodine and long live Quicksand! (@qsnyc)Photo Credit: Jamie Orr (IG: @diabolicallywicked) Follow Jess, Mike, and CKY here:CKY IG/X: @ckymusic, TikTok: @ckyallianceJess Margera: IG/X: @jessmargeraMike Leon:IG/X: @mikeleonshredsPodcast 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 298 of the podcast, we’re back for another round of “Nerds At The Bar”.Anything goes in this one….what’s with the merry go round of drummers in 2025? Which one of these songs is not like the others, but it’s EXACTLY like them? Which album would you strategically remove from a bands catalog and why? We tackle all of this…..and more. We start the episode with an announcement from our friends at Iodine Recordings. They have recently announced another amazing reissue — Quicksand’s “Manic Compression”, and we couldn’t be more stoked about it. Long live Iodine and long live Quicksand!More info can be found about the repress, and where you can get your copy here:https://iodinerecords.com/blogs/news/quicksand-manic-compression-30th-anniversaryPodcast 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 297 of the podcast, we look back on 25 years of Papa Roach’s “Infest”.We dig into our early memories of the record, how we were the perfect age for a band like Papa Roach and this record in particular, its explosion once “Last Resort” took hold, its legacy and Papa Roach becoming massive to this day, and so much more. This record still held up for us, so we had to give it the Podioslave treatment.We start the episode with a game surrounding some of the eras nu metal titans and how they are just as relevant today as ever. Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: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 296 of the podcast, we talk to Kevin Palmer (guitar, vocals) and Josh Moates (bass) of the band TRUSTcompany.We dig into their early days and formation, early shows in Alabama, signing to a major label, creating their major label debut (The Lonely Position of Neutral) with the likes of Don Gilmore, and their recent comeback/what’s next for the band. This was one we’ve wanted to do for the entirety of the life of the podcast. We love getting to chat with awesome folks like Josh and Kevin, and we couldn’t be more stoked on this convo!Photo: Alan B. Evans Web: https://www.alanbarringtonevans.com/IG: @abarringtonevansX: @AbarringtonECheck out TRUSTcompany here:IG: @trustcompanybandX: @trustcobandFollow Kevin here: IG/X: @kevinleepalmerCheck out Josh and Indie Film Lab here:IG: @joshuamoates, @indiefilmlabX: @joshmoates, @indiefilmlab1Podcast 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 295 of the podcast, we’re joined by Randy Bradbury (guitars/vocals) and Cameron Webb (bass) of the SoCal punk bank 84 Days. We dig into the formation of the band, how quickly the idea came together to create a full length, their friendship throughout the years as collaborators, working with Adrian Young of No Doubt on the drums, and their stellar new self-titled album that just dropped on Double Helix Records. You can tell listening to Cameron and Randy talk that they’ve been a great team for years. Whether it be Cameron producing Randy and Pennywise’s material, or in this new venture with 84 Days. Awesome convo!Photo: Johnny BCheck out 84 Days here:Web: https://www.84daysband.com/IG/TikTok: @84daysbandPodcast 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.comBecome a subscriber here:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/podioslave-podcast1/subscribe

In episode 294 of the podcast, we chat with Marcos Siega, director of some of our favorite music videos of all time. We dig into Marcos’ roots as a NYHC kid, his start in directing with music videos, and we drill down on videos from Papa Roach, System of a Down, Blink-182 and many others. Marcos is a music nerd at heart, just like us, so naturally we loved getting the behind the scenes of some of the biggest music videos of the late 90s and early 2000s. Check out Marcos’ work on Dexter: Resurrection, You, Dexter: New Blood and countless other projects. All time guest!Photo: Juan Andres Leon (IG: @juanandresleon)Follow Marcos here:IG: @msiegaPodcast 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 293 of the podcast, we look back on 25 years of A Perfect Circle’s ‘Mer De Noms’We dig into our early memories of the record, the nature of the band’s genesis, its haunting and beautiful musical vibe, Maynard’s vocal performance, and much more. What a record. Spin it today, in headphones, with no distractions. You’ll be happy you did. We start the episode with a nerd question, and some “Nerdery In the Wild”.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 292 of the podcast, we give MGMT’s first album, ‘Oracular Spectacular’, the Podioslave treatment. We’re joined by friend of the pod, Kevin K. AKA “PRJCT MGR”. We dig into our early memories of the record, the production, the perfect side A, and everything in between. This record was a monster in the moment, and hold’s up extremely well. We start the podcast talking about Kevin’s new music, under the name PRJCT MGR. A new song is out TODAY, and you should definitely go spin it. It was co-produced by the multi talented Ep 280 guest Dave Gutter. Maine Gang stays on top! Check out PRJCT MGR here:IG: @prjctmgrCheck the new song here:https://spotify.link/PFn33Z6pCXbPodcast 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 291 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jay Reason to take a 30 year look back at Connecticut Hardcore. Jay needs no introduction, with his involvement in Voice of Reason, The Distance, Blackened, Static Era Records, War God Collective, Diablo’s Den Podcast, Stillborn Records, etc We talk Jay’s come up in the 90s attending shows, starting bands, memorable shows, the evolution of 90s to 2000s, all the way to present - where Jay is still heavily involved with his label and store (Static Era Records). We hit on all the classics: Venues (The Tune Inn, and more), Bands (Hatebreed, Voice of Reason, Death Threat, 100 Demons, Fastbreak, The Distance, and more), and end with Jay giving his Rushmore of Connecticut Hardcore.Episodes like this are the reason we started this podcast 5+ years ago.Check out all things Jay here:Jay: @jayreasonStatic Era Records: @staticerarecordsWar God Collective: @wargodcollectivePhoto Credit: David Apuzzo (@apuzzostills)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 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

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