Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

  Backstage Drama at Governor Ball When Headliners Bail and Budgets Explode Ever wondered what it takes to put on a massive music festival in the heart of New York City? Well you're about to find out, because we're diving deep into the world of festival promotion with Tom Russell, co-founder of Governor's Ball. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the music industry's biggest events, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and disasters that come with organizing a multi-million dollar festival. From dealing with fickle artists to navigating city politics, Tom lets us in on what really goes on behind the scenes. Yep, We've Got a Ye Story Get ready for some good ones, including: The time Kanye West bailed mid-set An amazing lineup that lost tons of money The evolution of festival crowds and why your sneakers might be in danger WTF is Happening to the Music Industry?! We're not just talking about Governor's Ball. Tom shares his thoughts on: The current state of the jam band scene Why EDM exploded onto the festival circuit How changing music tastes affect festival lineups Talking Business. Are we all Screwed? Ever wondered how much it really costs to put on a festival? Tom breaks down: The eye-watering budget for Governor's Ball How festivals compete with venues like Madison Square Garden The delicate dance between promoters, agents, and artists Advice for Aspiring Industry Pros If you've ever dreamed of working in the music industry, Tom's got some great tips for you. Learn why internships might be your secret weapon and how to stand out in a crowded field. So grab your VIP wristband and join us for an unfiltered look at the thrills, spills, and bills of the festival world. You might even walk away with a newfound appreciation for your next over-priced venue beer. Need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Watch this episode now on Volume.com & YouTube. We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Don't forget to sign up for OnlyFrasco for the latest and greatest from Andy, plus exclusive monthly live streams. Call and leave us a message: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms, out now! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Jack Gould

Buckle up, fellow degenerates! This week, it's just Andy and Nick locked in a sweaty, unmoderated cage match of half-baked thoughts, overcooked opinions, and underwhelming life updates. No script. Just two fully grown men, spitting quips at one another as only real lovers can. Plus! A special call-in from Andy's new manager with a special reminder to grab your tickets to see Andy and the band play at CaveJam at The Caverns near Nashville, TN May 24th - May 25th!  Need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Watch this episode now on Volume.com & YouTube. We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and wish Nick Gerlach a VERY happy birthday: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms, out now! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Eva Simakas Mara Davis

Andy & Nick waste NO TIME flinging friendly fire at their reggae-adjacent frenemies (you know who you are) and diving ankle-deep into the murky waters of Indianapolis sports and politics (vote Nick Gerlach for mayor). Then it's time to get brassy: sure, 2nd wave ska ain’t quite reggae, but they’re definitely kissing cousins at the family reunion (after a few drinks). We dig into those tangled roots on the Interview Hour with Cleveland’s finest party instigators:  Tropidelic! A band so dank, even your stepdad’s dealer has heard of them. Also! Have you pledged your eternal devotion to OnlyFrasco yet? Join our subscription fan community for exclusive perks, peeks, and possibly even a video of Frasco’s nightly foot soak, complete with earnest confessions on which fungal creams work best. Sign up now, and you just might find you get more than what you bargained for... Need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Fear not, we gotchu! Watch this episode now on Volume.com & YouTube. We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and [insert funny thing]: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis

Swingers Beware! Stop eating your dessert first and really ask yourself the tough questions, cuz this week we welcome Relationship Guru, Chanel Nicole Scott! Andy and Nick finally fulfill their mutual, long-lived desire to have Andy's lovelife and sexual proclivities ripped to SHREDS. Will this sage advice send Andy into a spiral from which he may never recover? Or will he come out the other side a new man... nay, a BETTER man... Listen and find out! Suffering from aphantasia and need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Well, fear not. We gotchu! Watch this episode now on Volume.com & YouTube. We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and [insert funny thing]: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis

This week on the pod, Frasco admonishes us all to NOT BRING THAT **** TO NEXT WEEK. Marinate and move on, as the kind Dr. Frasco prescribes. Plus! He sits down with Twiddle frontman and jam-brother from another tour mother, Mihali. These two lords of chaos trip the light fandango, share war stories from the road, and sing the praises of the real MVPs: their tour managers — those brave souls who’ve saved their butts more times than anyone can count (and sometimes even after questionable substances were consumed). What's going on with Twiddle these days, you ask? Suffering from aphantasia and need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Well, fear not. We gotchu! Watch this episode now on Volume.com & YouTube. We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and [insert funny thing]: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis Big Al Beau

Hey there... we heard about you. Yeah, that's right you're one of those fine human beings that enjoys a real good podcast, huh? Well, hold onto your butts, cuz we got one doozy of an episode for ya this week. Frasco opens the show with some advice: listen to that body of yours and marinate in some DOWN TIME. Or better yet, find yourself in the company of some friends like the superbly talented Dan Rodriguez and the inimitably effervescent Steve Poltz! It's a deep dive into the art of songwriting with three of the most disarming and emotionally moving artists that this humble podcast episode description writer has had the pleasure of writing a podcast episode description for...  Suffering from aphantasia and need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Well, fear not. We gotchu. Watch this episode now, exclusively on Volume.com We're psyched to partner up with those buddies of ours at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us your opinion on Gilmore Girls: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis

Andy and Nick are back and they're talking upcoming shows, body massage histories (in which the only happy endings are emotional), and the weirdly sensual appeal of trashy beach towns. But most importantly, we welcome the Ultimate Rock Star: Mike Campbell! Andy swears they met once when he was a kid… Was this a full-circle moment? Perhaps. Did Mike remember meeting Andy as a kid? Debatable. But the vibes: Immaculate. Come for a legendary interview with a real life Heartbreaker. Stay for the inappropriate oversharing. Suffering from aphantasia and need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Well, fear not. We gotchu. Watch this episode now, exclusively on Volume.com We're psyched to partner up with those buddies of ours at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us your opinion on Gilmore Girls: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis

Get your heart right with a very special episode of The World Saving Podcast, in which Andy & Nick surprise dial up members of Umphrey's McGee to ask for unpaid life coaching. What nice boys. But what's all this about Frasco pledging to jail break Bayliss if he gets in trouble whilst touring Morocco?? Andy shares big news involving his face and updates on that oozing infection. Shout out to Denver airport's McDonalds Workers. Also: we as a podcast, are officially deplatforming Kanye West and will no longer be supplying you with all the Kanye West content you've come to love about this podcast.  Suffering from aphantasia and need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Well, fear not. We gotchu. Watch this episode now, exclusively on Volume.com We're psyched to partner up with those buddies of ours at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us your opinion on Gilmore Girls: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis Brendan Bayliss Ryan Stasik

Andy Frasco is BACK from his various cruise obligations and high sea follies (hard life, I know) and ready to motivate YOU. Does he have stories that'll make your head spin? Duh. Is the band touring again soon? You betcha. But does he even miss his life back in Denver with his best friend & co-host, Nick?! Well, dear listener, tune in and find out... But most importantly, on the Interview Hour we welcome comedian extraordinaire, Doug Benson! Doug is a legend in so many pockets of entertainment: podcasting, stand up comedy, television, and of course: getting high. Teach us your ways, oh wise sage of bespoke stoner humor...  Now you can see these rock n' roll ding-dongs in color, should you choose to watch this episode *exclusively* on Volume.com We're psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us who you think the essential American rock band is today: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis

Andy and the boys are on sojourn, sailing the seas of ease aboard the 311 Cruise. And because nature abhors a vacuum, Nick takes the microphone once again, aided by his buddy-in-arms Drew Birch, tackling variegated topics, such as THE NEWS. Trust Nick & Drew: the only true, fake-newsworthy source of seretonin based factoids and cultural musings you could hope to find this side of the trivia-sphere. Now you can see these rock n' roll ding-dongs in color, should you choose to watch this episode *exclusively* on Volume.com We're psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us who you think the essential American rock band is today: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis

Righteous fiddling friend of the band, Allie Kral jumps on mic to get real deep in the shallow end with Andy & Nick. Don't miss electric reveals of who-kissed-who's and an honest discussion on the repercussions of chucking heavy objects at smarmy bandmates whilst driving on the road in the tour van. Plus! All sorts of updates relevant to your musical interests. Now you can see these rock n' roll ding-dongs in color, should you choose to watch this episode *exclusively* on Volume.com We're psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us who you think the essential American rock band is today: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis

Andy Frasco is back with a very special episode of The World Saving Podcast, in which he attempts to wrangle the buffonary that is his band: The U.N. Find out who the fresh meat is and while you're at it; catch up with them old dogs, too. But the real mystery? Where the hell did everyone else go?! Did they find Jesus? Join the circus? Escape to a remote island (nantucket) where Andy’s calls can’t reach them? Hmm... Maybe a little of column A thru C, huh?  Expect debauchery, Kris Lager, and a deep dive into the inner workings (or dysfunctions) of the most unpredictable band in rock 'n' roll history. And if you’ve ever wondered what it takes to survive in The U.N., let’s just say you gotta have thick skin. So grab a drink, lower your expectations, and join us for a family reunion that’s less heartwarming than it is homoerotic. Now you can see these rock n' roll ding-dongs in color, should you choose to watch this episode *exclusively* on Volume.com We're psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us who you think the essential American rock band is today: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. It’s time to sift through the glittery dumpster fire that is pop culture—where the rich get richer, the famous get canceled, and the rest of us revel in the Doom Scroll of it all. So Buckle up! Cuz our man Nick is going solo on the mic tonight to give you the latest drama, some hot nonsense, and juuuuuust enough credibility to make your mom trust us.  And if you're in Denver why not check out Nick's Trivia Night at Yacht Club (this place ain't really about boats, but there is drinking and plenty of mysterious international laws that apply) Call, leave a message, and tell us what YOU think makes someone a truly GOOD friend: (720) 996-2403  We are PSYCHED to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis

Holy COW a live podcast episode recorded on JAM CRUISE, featuring The U.N. as backing band and an insane lineup of interviews? Huge thanks to everyone involved in this incredible Interview Hour: We got longtime friend of the pod and fellow psychopath Mike Dillon; of course, he brought his bad-to-the-bone mom too. We got Marc Brownstein of the Disco Biscuits back on the mic. Will Frasco own up to loving his band finally? AND GET THIS cuz we also got Michael League, bassist for Snarky Puppy! Nick falls in love. What are you doing right now, get your head back in the game and listen to this episode already! Generally speaking, we are psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us who you think the essential American rock band is today: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis

Andy & Nick bid bon voyage to this year's Jam Cruise and we pray they remembered to hit record on the podcast machine whilst interviewing a star-studded lineup of artists aboard the boat. Please, for the love of god, always record. Plus! Tour is upon us. Check in on Andy's tour dates now! And on the Interview Hour, we got a double dose of dulcet delights with Michael from Moon Hooch and insanely talented live-looper/beatboxer, Honeycomb! Is this Andy and Nick's best interview to date? Sources say: oh hell yes. And guess what... now you can see a cool dog by the name of Denzel should you choose to watch this episode *exclusively* on Volume.com... now in color!  Generally speaking, we are psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us who you think the essential American rock band is today: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Mara Davis Shawn Eckels