- 49 minutes 27 secondsEp 335: A Conversation with Eric Stenman of The Barbarians of California
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!
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17 August 2026, 4:00 am - 51 minutes 11 secondsEp 334: A Conversation with Taylor and Clark of Rufio
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!
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10 August 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 28 minutesEp 333: A Conversation with Kevin Hart of Public Opinion
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.
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3 August 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 9 minutesEp 332: A Conversation with Cody DeLong of Sound Rink on Touring, VIP & Fan Engagement
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!
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27 July 2026, 4:00 am - 44 minutes 49 secondsEp 331: A Conversation with Izzy De Leon of Wayside
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!
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20 July 2026, 4:00 am - 55 minutes 55 secondsEp 330: A Conversation with Tom May of The Menzingers
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!
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13 July 2026, 4:00 am - 28 minutes 17 secondsEp 329: A Conversation with Dez Fafara (DevilDriver, Coal Chamber)
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!
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6 July 2026, 4:00 am - 58 minutes 8 secondsEp 328: The Mailbag Returns! (2026 Edition)
In episode 328 of the podcast, we bring back the mailbag. We answer questions from you, the music nerds/podheads that check in with us regularly.
What’s an album whose art fits the music perfectly? What are some of our favorite podcast inside jokes? What band from the last 10 years would 16 year old us absolutely love? We tackle these and a bunch more this week.
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29 June 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 9 minutesEp 327: A (New) Conversation with Seth and Sean of Trawl
In episode 327 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Sean Matthews (vocals) and Seth McClellan (bass) of the Portland, Maine funk metal band, Trawl.
We catch up with the boys on all things Trawl since the last time we had them on. Playing shows across 2025, writing and recording new music, what the writing process looks like now 8 years as a band, and how their new single ‘Strigoi’ came to be, which releases this coming Friday, June 26th.
We start the episode with a twist on an old favorite - Band Name: Real or Fake? We think you’ll enjoy this new and improved version!
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21 June 2026, 4:00 am - 53 minutes 17 secondsEp 326: Bandvantage II (Band Names That Elevate the Band)
In episode 326 of the podcast, we run back our early “Bandvantage” prompt. We each come with band names that elevate the band. Band name “cheat codes”, if you will.
What makes a band name awesome? Some band names are iconic, and in some cases they elevate the band’s vibe, aesthetic, and all around aura. What are some of your band name “cheat codes”?
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15 June 2026, 4:00 am - 44 minutes 12 secondsEp 325: A Conversation with Jared Watson of Dirty Heads
In episode 325 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jared Watson, vocalist of Dirty Heads.
We dig into the bands writing process, being open to creativity, what it’s like being a band at this stage of their career, and their excellent new album ‘7 Seas’, out June 12th on Better Noise Music.
Jared is a real one, and we had a blast chopping it up with him about all kinds of different things in terms of music. You’ll dig this one!
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