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”.
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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!
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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 In, 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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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In episode 279 of the podcast, we dig into the classic Ataris album from 2003, ‘So Long, Astoria’.
We talk our early memories of the album, where the band was at around the time, the heavy themes of nostalgia throughout the record, and much more. This album was huge for us in the moment, and it continues to be one we come back to time and time again.
We start the episode with a little talk surrounding how we used to consume music around the time of this record’s release (2003). Let us know how you indulged in nerdery during this time!
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In episode 278 of the podcast, we’re joined by prolific drummer, and all around awesome guy, Jay Weinberg.
We dig into all kinds of different territory with Jay. Touring with Suicidal Tendencies in support of the almighty Metallica, going from playing the massive stage to the club scene in the same week, how he approaches writing/playing as a new member of a band, how playing with Bruce Springsteen in place of his dad Max helped to shape his view of family, music, and so much more. Jay rules, and this convo was a blast.
Keep an eye out for Jay’s drum clinics, playing King Gizzard’s ‘Field of Vision’ in August, and new music he’s working on. We dig into all of that here as well.
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In episode 277 of the podcast, we dig into the legendary album from The Smashing Pumpkins, ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’, with friend of the pod and the King of Maine, Spose.
We talk our first memories of the album, the hold it had on us from the jump, it’s ability to move from genre to genre, and the audacity to put out such a masterpiece during the mid 90’s. A true one of one record.
We start the episode with a little catch up with Spose. He has a few shows in the northeast this summer, check them out on his website below.
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In episode 276 of the podcast, we’re joined by Josh Grabelle, founder and owner of Trustkill Records
We dig into 3 classic Trustkill releases from Poison The Well, Terror, and Bleeding Through. We find out the circumstances of how the records came to be, how the bands ended up working with Trustkill, and everything in between. There are all kinds of nerdery nuggets throughout, and these types of convos are some of our favorites to have.
We start the episode with a little history of Trustkill, how it’s back in full force, and how Hellfest is also resurrected. This year’s version of Hellfest is this coming Friday, July 4/5/6.
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In episode 275 of the podcast, we’re joined by Robert “Woody” Nelson, podcaster and radio personality, as well as Deftones superfan, to talk all things ‘White Pony’.
We dig into our early memories of the record, the steps that lead the band up to this point, the new chances taken, and the honing of the sound of the band. ‘White Pony‘ and its legacy can’t be denied. We wouldn’t be a podcast without records like this one!
We start the episode with Woody’s involvement in ‘For The Song You Saved’, the brand new Deftones compilation record he helped produce. This features 23 different artists covering songs from across the band’s catalog. All proceeds from this compilation go to Oasis For Youth, a foundation in Minnesota that helps support young people experiencing homelessness. Take a peek at the links below.
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In episode 274 of the podcast, 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 how they chose singles, how they were able to land features from Serj Tankian (SOAD) and Morgan Lander (Kittie), Chad having the foresight to record backstage home videos of touring the album, and how they look back on the album now that 25 years have passed.
We were so stoked to be able to capture this convo with Wes and Chad about a record we couldn’t get enough of. We know you’ll dig this half of the convo just as much.
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