Ep 305 is LIVE. Pat Flynn (Have Heart, Fiddlehead, How Much Art (& more) joins us to talk all things 2000s hardcore. We talk the transition from 90s to 00s, the size of HC the 00s, the labels, touring, & so much more. Pat was an all-time guest — we think you’ll dig this convo.

Ep 304 is LIVE. Today we pick up where we left off with Dave Buckner, the original drummer of the legendary Papa Roach. We dig into what it was like for the band post ‘Infest’, expectations surrounding a new record, and ultimately the writing and recording of ‘Lovehatetragedy’.

Ep 303 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Dave Buckner, the original drummer of the legendary Papa Roach. We dig into the early days of the band, how they built a following, getting signed to a major label, & their meteoric rise after ‘Infest’ dropped. Up now! @paparoach.bsky.social

Ep 302 is LIVE. Today we’re rejoined by Phil Lipscomb, bassist extraordinare of the band Taproot to look back on 25 years of their major label debut, ‘Gift’. Getting signed, writing the record, its legacy - we cover it all! 📸: Zach Stepek

Ep 301 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Ben Seitz & Luke Shows of the band Scarlet Street. We dig into their come up, early shows in Cincinnati, & their creative marketing around their excellent latest release, ‘NO ALTERNATIVE’, out now on We’re Trying Records. 📸: Joshua Hurley

Podioslave Ep 300’s Perfect Songs as chosen by our guests. Link to listen below.

Ep 300(!) is LIVE. Today we’re joined by many of the artists who we had on this past year to enter more music into our “Perfect Songs” catalog. We hit on all genres, all vibes, and all the music nerdery you’ve come to expect from Podioslave over 300 episodes.

Ep 299 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Jess Margera & Mike Leon 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), & their excellent new track, ‘Can’t Stop Running’. Up now! 📸: Jamie Orr

Ep 298 is LIVE. Today 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? We tackle all of this…..and more.

Ep 297 is LIVE. Today 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, its explosion once “Last Resort” took hold, the band’s legacy & much more! @paparoach.bsky.social

Ep 296 is LIVE. Today we talk to Kevin Palmer (guitar, vocals) & Josh Moates (bass) of the band TRUSTcompany. We dig into their early days & formation, early shows, signing to a major, creating their major label debut (The Lonely Position of Neutral), & more! 📸: @abarringtonevans.bsky.social

Ep 294 is LIVE.  Today 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, & we drill down on videos from Papa Roach, System of a Down, Blink-182 & many others. 📸: Juan Andres Leon

Ep 293 is LIVE. Today 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. Up everywhere!

Episode 291 is LIVE. We’re joined by Jay Reason to take a 30 year look back at Connecticut Hardcore. We hit it all: Jay’s come up, working with and starting bands in the scene, the evolution over 30 years and so much more. Check it! 📸: @apuzzostills

Ep 290 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Sonia Sturino, vocalist/guitarist of Weakened Friends. We dig into their formation as a band, making a name for yourself, touring, & the writing process behind their excellent 3rd LP, ‘Feels Like Hell’, out 10/10 on Don Giovanni Records. 📸: Shawn Robbins

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 talk musical come up, playing Riot Fest, and their big 2026. Photo: Zeltin Vasquez

Ep 288 is LIVE. Today 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! 📸: Steve Levy

Ep 287 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Ryan (bass) & Kaylan (guitar) of Acceptance. We talk 20 years of ‘Phantoms’, their early signing to Columbia Records & initial release, the decision to reimagine it w/guest features, & much more. ‘Phantoms/Twenty’ is out now on Equal Vision!

Ep 286 is LIVE. Today, we’re joined once again by Max Lajoie, frontman of Spite House. We dig into touring the world, signing to Pure Noise, & their excellent new album, ‘Desertion’, out this coming Friday. Up now! 📸: Rose Cormier

In episode 285 of the podcast, we dig into Cold’s sophomore album, ‘13 Ways to Bleed On Stage’. A certified nu metal classic, full of bangers. Up everywhere!

Ep 284 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Chris (guitarist) & Anthony (guitarist) of The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die. We dig into lots here, including their excellent new album, ‘Dreams of Being Dust’, out now on Epitaph. Check it! 📸: Lisa Johnson @twiabp.bsky.social

Ep 283 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Dave Mackinder, vocalist of the band Fireworks. We hit on it all: early days, their evolution as a band, & where they are today. This was a special one for us! 📸: Anthony Orosz

Ep 282 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Chance Smith, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the band Kerosene Heights. We talk the band’s formation, rollercoasters, & their excellent new album ‘Blame It On The Weather, out Friday on SideOneDummy. Up now! 📸: Abby Clare

Ep 281 is LIVE. Today, we answer questions…..from you! The mailbag is back, & full of fun nerdery. 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? We tackle it all!

Ep 280 is LIVE. Today we’re joined in person by legendary Maine musician, Dave Gutter. We dig into his nearly 40 years as a musician, his various projects (Rustic Overtones, PSC, Armies) and his new solo record ‘The Music Industry is Trying to Kill Me’. Up now! 📸: Shervin Lainez

Ep 279 is LIVE. Today we dig into the classic Ataris album from 2003, ‘So Long, Astoria’. We talk our early memories, the heavy themes of nostalgia throughout the record, & more. This album was huge for us in the moment, & it continues to be one we come back to. Up everywhere!

Ep 278 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by prolific drummer, & all around awesome guy, Jay Weinberg. We dig into all kinds of different territory w/Jay: touring with Suicidal Tendencies supporting Metallica, playing massive stages with Springsteen, Slipknot, & so much more. Up now! Photo: Carly Butler

Ep 277 is LIVE. Today we dig into the legendary album from The Smashing Pumpkins, ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’, with friend of the pod & the King of Maine, Spose. We hit on our early memories, the album’s audacity, and its ability to jump from genre to genre. Up now!

Ep 276 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Josh Grabelle, founder and owner of Trustkill Records. We dig into three classic Trustkill releases, a little history of the label and the return of both the label and Hellfest. This was a fun one! 📸: Ian McFarland

In episode 275 of the podcast, we’re joined by Robert “Woody” Nelson, podcaster & radio personality, as well as Deftones superfan, to talk all things ‘White Pony’. We also dig into the comp he helped produce, ‘For The Song You Saved’. (Details below)

Ep 274 is LIVE. 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 features, legacy, and much more!

Ep 273 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by (hed)PE founding members and guitarists Wes Geer and Chad Benekos to discuss 25 years of their sophomore album, ‘Broke’. This is part 1 of a 2 part convo. Up everywhere!

Ep 272 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Doug Robb, vocalist of Hoobastank. We dig into their come up, their circuitous route to getting signed, and blowing up with their self-titled, and then getting even bigger with ‘The Reason’. This is a fun convo - Doug is an all-time guest!

Ep 271 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Matt (vocals) and Will (guitar) of the band Gridiron. We dig into their come up, how much fun they’re having making music as Gridiron, & their sick new LP, ‘Poetry From Pain’, out this coming Friday on Blue Grape Music. 📸: Danielle Parsons

Ep 270 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by David (vocals, guitar) and Neil (guitar) of the band Charmer. We dig into their come up, the UP of Michigan’s scene, and their excellent new album, ‘Downpour’, out this Friday on Counter Intuitive Records. Up everywhere!

As mentioned in Ep 269: We still have the OG promo CD from the ‘Lechuza’ rollout. Complete with A&R/PR contacts. How many of these are still kicking around!?

Ep 269 is LIVE. Today we dive deep on one of our favorite records of the early 2000’s, Fenix TX - Lechuza. An all time Podioslave classic - up everywhere!

Ep 268 is LIVE. Today we look back at the now 20 year old classic from Queens of the Stone Age - ‘Lullabies to Paralyze’. We talk memories, tracks, pressure to follow up ‘Songs For The Deaf’ and much more. Up everywhere!

Ep 267 is LIVE. Today we take a look back at 311’s now classic self-titled record. We dig into our early memories of the record, their uniqueness as a band, their iconic style and swagger, and where it holds up in a very stacked legacy. Up everywhere!

Ep 266 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Eric Egan, vocalist and front person of the band Heart Attack Man. We dig into all kinds of music nerdery, as well as their excellent new album, ‘Joyride the Pale Horse’, out this coming Friday. Check it! 📸: @samskapin.bsky.social

Ep 265 is LIVE. Today we dive deep into the metalcore classic, Poison The Well’s ‘The Opposite of December…A Season of Separation’. We brought along Sean, vocalist of Portland, ME funk metal band Trawl to share his thoughts. Up everywhere!

Ep 264 is LIVE. Today, we welcome back Greg Bergdorf, founding member and original guitarist of Zebrahead, to talk 25 years of their album ‘Playmate of the Year’. As always with Greg, this was a blast!

Ep 263 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Anthony Davis, one half of the hip hop group Atmosphere. We dig into longevity in the game, creative process, & the 4th installment of his ‘Collection of Sounds’, dropping April 4, 2025. This was a fun one, Ant is a legend! 📸: Enkrypt

You can never be too careful when choosing your practice space! Andrew and Matt of Borderlines tell us all about their full length from 2023 and their new EP, ‘Repair Kit’, out now. Check it!

I love doing this. Two interviews this week, one with a wish list guest from the jump and one with a band we absolutely love right now. Then checking out Cave In Friday in our home town. Nerdery galore.

Recording days are the best days. Recording days when you get to talk to a legend are that much better!

Ep 262 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Andrew (guitar/vocals) and Matt (guitar/vocals) of the punk/pop punk band Borderlines. Check it, and check out their new EP, ‘Repair Kit’, out now on Mom’s Basement Records!

Ep 261 is LIVE. Today we take a look inward as we celebrate our 5th anniversary as a podcast. From humble beginnings in Anthony’s basement, to covering festivals, interviewing 120+ artists, and much, much more. Up everywhere!

Happy 311 Day! In honor of the holiday, we throw it back to that time P Nut’s son played the Tetris theme on the podcast. (P.S. - ‘All Mixed Up’ is still my ringtone.)

Ep 260 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Chris Ballew, frontman and bassist of The Presidents of the United States of America, to talk 30 years of their self titled record. This was a fun one! 📸: Lance Mercer (we think)