Podioslave Podcast
@podioslave.bsky.social
A podcast for music nerds. Recent interviews: Chris Linkovich, Aaron Bruno, Sen Dog, Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin, Four Year Strong, and more!
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Ep 307 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Mercedes Arn-Horn (vocals/guitar) of Softcult. We dig into the band’s come up, the scene in Kitchener, ON, the DIY nature of Softcult, & their debut full length (DFL!) ‘When A Flower Doesn’t Grow’, out now on Easy Life Records. Up now!
📸: Shawn Robbins
📸: Shawn Robbins
February 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Ep 307 is LIVE. Today we’re joined by Mercedes Arn-Horn (vocals/guitar) of Softcult. We dig into the band’s come up, the scene in Kitchener, ON, the DIY nature of Softcult, & their debut full length (DFL!) ‘When A Flower Doesn’t Grow’, out now on Easy Life Records. Up now!
📸: Shawn Robbins
📸: Shawn Robbins
Ep 306 is LIVE. Today we deep dive Death Cab For Cutie’s classic record, ‘Plans’.
We dig into our early memories of the record, the moment indie bands had in the mid 2000’s, the amazing way Death Cab puts together songs, Ben Gibbard’s one of a kind voice, and much more.
We dig into our early memories of the record, the moment indie bands had in the mid 2000’s, the amazing way Death Cab puts together songs, Ben Gibbard’s one of a kind voice, and much more.
January 26, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Ep 306 is LIVE. Today we deep dive Death Cab For Cutie’s classic record, ‘Plans’.
We dig into our early memories of the record, the moment indie bands had in the mid 2000’s, the amazing way Death Cab puts together songs, Ben Gibbard’s one of a kind voice, and much more.
We dig into our early memories of the record, the moment indie bands had in the mid 2000’s, the amazing way Death Cab puts together songs, Ben Gibbard’s one of a kind voice, and much more.
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.
January 19, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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’.
January 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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
January 5, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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
📸: Zach Stepek
December 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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
📸: 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
📸: Joshua Hurley
December 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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
📸: Joshua Hurley
Podioslave Ep 300’s Perfect Songs as chosen by our guests. Link to listen below.
December 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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.
December 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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
📸: Jamie Orr
December 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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
📸: 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.
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.
December 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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.
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
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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
📸: @abarringtonevans.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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
📸: @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
📸: Juan Andres Leon
November 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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
📸: 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!
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!
October 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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!
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
📸: @apuzzostills
October 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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
📸: @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
📸: Shawn Robbins
October 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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
📸: 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
Photo: Zeltin Vasquez
September 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
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
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
September 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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
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!
September 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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
📸: Rose Cormier
September 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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
📸: 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!
September 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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
📸: Lisa Johnson
@twiabp.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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
📸: 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
📸: Anthony Orosz
August 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
📸: 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
📸: Abby Clare
August 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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
📸: Abby Clare