In episode 307 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mercedes Arn-Horn (vocals/guitar) of the band Softcult.

We dig into the band’s come up and formation, the scene in Kitchener, Ontario, the DIY nature of Softcult, and their debut full length (DFL!) ‘When A Flower Doesn’t Grow’, out now on Easy Life Records.

Mercedes was so much fun to talk to. Lots of great insight into one of our new favorite bands. You’ll absolutely dig this convo. 

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In episode 306 of the podcast, 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.

This is a phenomenal record from an underrated time in music history. We think you’ll dig our convo surrounding this classic.

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In episode 305 of the podcast, we're taking it back to the 2000s.

Pat Flynn of Have Heart, Fiddlehead, How Much Art (and many, many others) joins us to talk all things 2000s hardcore. We talk the transition from 90s to 2000s, the size of hardcore in the aughts, the labels, touring, the emergence of the internet/social media/technology, Pat’s experience in The Action Taken and Have Heart, records from the likes of No Warning, Bane, In My Eyes, The Rival Mob, Modern Life Is War, Trapped Under Ice, Verse, Terror, and much more.

Pat was an all-time guest — just so thoughtful and present. You’re going to love this convo.

Long live 2000s hardcore.

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In episode 304 of the podcast 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’. 

It’s not often we get to talk with a musician who lived the roller coaster Papa Roach did in the early 2000’s, and getting Dave’s insight and perspective on this time was podcast gold. Long live Papa Roach.

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In episode 303 of the podcast, 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, and their meteoric rise after ‘Infest’ dropped.

Dave rules. He answered questions we’ve had forever about the early days of Papa Roach. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

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In episode 302 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Phil Lipscomb, bassist extraordinare of the band Taproot to look back on 25 years of their major label debut, ‘Gift’.

We dig into their early days leading up to being signed, how Atlantic Records/Velvet Hammer took notice, the writing and production of the record, and its legacy in the nu metal scene.

We start the episode catching up with Phil about all things Taproot from the last few years. Shows, festivals, playing new music out and everything in between.

Phil is legitimately one of our favorite guests, and this conversation was a blast. We think you’ll enjoy the stories behind this classic record from 2000.

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In episode 301 of the podcast, we’re joined by Ben Seitz (vocals, guitar), and Luke Shows (guitar) of the band Scarlet Street. 

We dig into their come up, early shows in Cincinnati, their creative way in which they marketed their latest release, and their excellent new album, ‘NO ALTERNATIVE’, out now on We’re Trying Records. 

This was a real fun one. We love getting into process with musicians as creative as Luke and Ben. Enjoy!

We start the episode with an announcement from our friends at Iodine Recordings (@iodinerecordings). They have recently announced another amazing reissue — Quicksand’s “Manic Compression”, and we couldn’t be more stoked about it. Long live Iodine and long live Quicksand! (@qsnyc) More info on that can be found ⁠here⁠.

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In episode 300(!) of the podcast, 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. 

We are genuinely thankful for anyone who has taken the time to listen to any of the 300 episodes in the Podioslave catalog. We love music, and we love that any of you are along for the ride with us. Thank you!

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In episode 299 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jess Margera (drums) and Mike Leon (bass) 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), and their excellent new track, ‘Can’t Stop Running’.

This was an absolute blast, Mike and Jess fit right in to the Podioslave world. We’re excited for what they have planned for 2026, and you should be too!

We start the episode with an announcement from our friends at Iodine Recordings (@iodinerecordings). They have recently announced another amazing reissue — Quicksand’s “Manic Compression”, and we couldn’t be more stoked about it. Long live Iodine and long live Quicksand! (@qsnyc) More info on that can be found here.

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In episode 298 of the podcast, 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? Which album would you strategically remove from a bands catalog and why? We tackle all of this…..and more. 

We start the episode with an announcement from our friends at Iodine Recordings. They have recently announced another amazing reissue — Quicksand’s “Manic Compression”, and we couldn’t be more stoked about it. Long live Iodine and long live Quicksand!

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In episode 297 of the podcast, 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 and this record in particular, its explosion once “Last Resort” took hold, its legacy and Papa Roach becoming massive to this day, and so much more. This record still held up for us, so we had to give it the Podioslave treatment.

We start the episode with a game surrounding some of the eras nu metal titans and how they are just as relevant today as ever. 

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