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In episode 343 of the podcast, we’re joined by Aaron Dalbec, guitarist of Bane. We dig into 25 years of the band’s classic album, ‘Give Blood’. We hit on the context of the time for the band, Aaron being a part of two seminal albums in heavy music in ‘Give Blood’ and Converge’s ‘Jane Doe’, their writing process, working with Brian McTernan again, and much more.  Aaron is a real one. The story of how this convo came to be is also an all-timer. Long live Bane.  Photo credit: Jon Sugden Web / Instagram Follow Aaron and Bane here: Instagram / Web Store Aaron Instagram Podcast theme created by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nomar Slevik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In episode 342 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mitch Holmes, vocalist/guitarist of the Worcester band Sowing.  We dig into Mitch’s come up as a musician, Sowing’s formation, early show memories, and their excellent new LP, ‘Bluff’, out now on 51st State Records.  We really dig Sowing, and think you’ll dig them too. Give this convo and their new record a spin! We start the episode recounting the Turnstile show in Portland, ME a week ago. All timer! Photo credit: Shawn Robbins Web / Instagram / Threads Follow Sowing here: Instagram / TikTok Podcast theme created by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nomar Slevik⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Web⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠  We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Web⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

Ep 341: A Conversation with Rex Larkman of Tropidelic In episode 341, we’re joined by Rex Larkman, drummer of the band Tropidelic.  We dig into all kinds of nerdery in this one: Cleveland, sports, ska punk drumming, and Tropidelic’s fantastic new album ‘First Light’, out everywhere on Ineffable Records.  Do yourself a favor and go spin some Tropidelic! Photo credit: Covello Nash Images Follow Rex and Tropidelic here: Web / Instagram / TikTok / X / Threads Rex Instagram Podcast theme created by ⁠⁠⁠Nomar Slevik⁠⁠⁠ and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: ⁠⁠⁠Web⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠  We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: ⁠⁠⁠Web⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠TikTok

In episode 340 of the podcast, we discuss an old favorite: great opening tracks.  How important is the first song on an album? More than you might think. A great opening track can set the mood, establish a sound, introduce a story, or grab your attention so completely that you know you’re in for something special. For the third time, we’re digging into some of the greatest album opening tracks ever recorded. From explosive introductions and unforgettable hooks to atmospheric scene-setters and songs that immediately announce an artist’s intentions, this episode celebrates the tracks that know exactly how to open an album. If you want to hear all of the album openers discussed over the life of the pod, you can listen HERE. Podcast theme created by ⁠⁠Nomar Slevik⁠⁠ and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: ⁠⁠Web⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠  We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: ⁠⁠Web⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠TikTok

In episode 339 of the podcast, we’re joined by Carl Severson, founder of Ferret Music, Good Fight Entertainment, and vocalist of Nora. We kick things off with a little Ferret history and the story behind the label’s return before digging into three classic releases from Every Time I Die, Killswitch Engage, and Remembering Never. We talk about how each band landed on Ferret, Carl’s memories of putting the records out, and what made them special—both at the time and all these years later. Plenty of stories from behind the scenes and everything in between. Carl was an all-time guest, and conversations like this remind us why we love doing this podcast. This episode goes out to Andy Williams and Mean Pete Kowalsky - forever and always.  Andy Williams Forever / Instagram Photo Credit: JC Carey (Instagram: @jcphotomedia) Follow Carl and Ferret here: Web / Ferret Instagram Carl Instagram Podcast theme created by ⁠Nomar Slevik⁠ and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: ⁠Web⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Threads⁠ / ⁠X⁠ / ⁠TikTok⁠  We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: ⁠Web⁠ / ⁠YouTube⁠ / ⁠Email⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Threads⁠ / ⁠X⁠ / ⁠TikTok

In episode 338 of the podcast, we take a look back at the way things were in music…..”Back In My Day”. We each bring a few scenarios to the table from the turn of the century: Was it easier to discover music? What was it like buying concert tickets? How did we find out about albums/shows? We tackle all of this and more. Come for the music banter, stay for the deep Maine lore. Podcast theme created by Nomar Slevik and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web / Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok  We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: Web / YouTube / Email Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok

In episode 337 of the podcast, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Slipknot’s ‘IOWA’, the landmark album released in 2001 that pushed the boundaries of just how heavy mainstream metal could get. We look back on our early memories of ‘IOWA’, how we first connected with the record, the context surrounding Slipknot and heavy music in 2001, and what made the album feel so dangerous and different at the time. We also dig into the album itself — the songs, sound, production, imagery, and intensity — before looking at ‘IOWA‘s lasting legacy and its influence on the heavy music that followed. Twenty-five years later, ‘IOWA’ remains one of the defining heavy albums of its era, and we continue to ride for it. Long live the ’Knot. Podcast theme created by Nomar Slevik and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web / Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: Web / YouTube / Email Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok

In episode 336 of the podcast, we’re joined by Michael Klooster (keyboard), and Paul De Lisle (bass) of Smash Mouth.  We dig into the early days, Michael joining the band just as they are taking off, their continued love of making music, and their catchy as hell new album, ‘Mercury Comet’, out now. We truly love being able to talk to people like Paul and Michael, musicians and music nerds just like us. Enjoy! Follow Smash Mouth here: Web / Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok Michael Instagram Paul Instagram Photo Credit: Cindy Hayes (Instagram) Podcast theme created by Nomar Slevik and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web / Instagram / X / TikTok / Threads We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: Web / YouTube / Email Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok

In episode 335 of the podcast, we’re joined by Eric Stenman, guitarist of The Barbarians of California.  We dig into Eric’s come up in the early 90’s Sacramento scene, his extensive production career, how TBoC started, touring with Deftones and GNR, and their shredical new record, ‘Megatons’, out this coming Friday August 21st.  Eric was the perfect Podioslave guest. Tons of nerdery, tons of riffage, and everything in between. The Barbarians of Podioslave! Follow Eric and The Barbarians of California here: Web / Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok Photo Credit: Paul Salzman Web / Instagram Podcast theme created by Nomar Slevik and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl, follow them here: Web / Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: Web / YouTube / Email Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok

In episode 334 of the podcast, we’re joined by Clark Domae (guitar), and Taylor Albaugh (bass) of the band Rufio. We dig into their comeback, what it’s like starting the creative process over in a vastly different music industry, 25 years of ‘Perhaps, I Suppose…’, not touring (despite our best persuasive efforts), and their sick new EP, ‘From the Outside’, out now on Double Helix/Double Felix Records.  We love Rufio, and we’re stoked to bring you this convo. Maybe we can talk them into a one night only show in Maine! Follow Clark, Taylor, and Rufio here: Instagram / TikTok Clark IG Taylor IG Podcast theme created by Nomar Slevik and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web Instagram / X / Threads / TikTok We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: Web / YouTube / Email Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok

In episode 333 of the podcast, we’re joined by Kevin Hart, vocalist (and more) of Public Opinion.  We dig into Public Opinion’s beginnings, early show memories, touring the country, the pressure of LP 2, and their excellent new record ‘The Curse of Public Opinion’, out August 7th 2026 on SideOneDummy Records.  This was an amazing convo, one that felt like catching up with an old friend surrounding their creative endeavors. We really think you’ll dig it.  Follow Kevin and Public Opinion here: Web Instagram / X / Threads / TikTok Photo Credit: Darin Harger Podcast theme created by Nomar Slevik and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: Web / Youtube / Email Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok

In episode 332 of the podcast we’re joined by Cody DeLong, CEO and co-founder of the VIP experience platform Sound Rink. We dig into Cody’s start working in the music industry as a photographer, booking shows, and the creation of Sound Rink with his partner Scott Lee, ways artists can maximize VIP experiences for fans, and so much more. This was a real fun inside look at the behind the scenes of touring in music, and ways our favorite bands can sustain themselves on the road and continue to make the music we all love. Enjoy! Follow Cody and Sound Rink here: Instagram / TikTok Cody Instagram Podcast theme created by Nomar Slevik and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web / Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: Web / YouTube / Email Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok

In episode 331 of the podcast, we’re joined by Izzy De Leon, bassist of the Australian band Wayside. We dig into Australia being one of the coolest places on earth, Izzy joining the band, working with Memory Music and Will Yip, touring the world, and much more. This convo was a real fun one, and Wayside is one of our favorite newer bands out today. Enjoy! Follow Izzy and Wayside here: Web Instagram / X / Threads / TikTok Izzy Instagram Photo Credit: Ash Betton Podcast theme created by Nomar Slevik and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web Instagram / X /TikTok / Threads We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: Web / Youtube / Email Instagram / Threads / X /TikTok

In episode 330 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tom May, vocalist/guitarist of The Menzingers.  We dig into The Menzingers two decades creating music together, their writing process, the community they’ve built surrounding the band, and their excellent new album, ‘Everything I Ever Saw’, out July 17, 2026 on Epitaph Records.  This was a really fun convo, and one we’ve wanted to do since the start of the podcast. Long live The Menzingers! Follow Tom and The Menzingers here: Web Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok Tom Instagram Photo Credit: Matt Christine - Instagram Podcast theme created by: Nomar Slevik and Donnie Golden Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web Instagram / X / TikTok / Threads We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: Web Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok Youtube Email

In episode 329 of the podcast we’re joined by metal legend Dez Fafara, vocalist of DevilDriver/Coal Chamber. We dig into Dez’s many years of experience in the metal world, how that informs his creative process, his mindset when writing DevilDriver material, and their excellent new album, ‘Strike And Kill’, out July 10, 2026 on Napalm Records.  Dez is metal royalty, and this convo absolutely slaps. Enjoy! Follow Dez and DevilDriver here: Web Instagram / X / Threads Dez IG Photo Credit: Stephanie Cabral Web Podcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here: Web Instagram / X / TikTok We’d love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying we, tweeting, etc — you get the vibe. Peace, love, and Podioslave Check us out here: Web Instagram / Threads / X / TikTok Youtube Email