Big Gigantic's Dom & Jeremy on 17 Years, Rowdy Town & Million $ Shows
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken of Big Gigantic join Andy and Nick to discuss the realities of maintaining an electronic duo for 17 years, from creative processes to tour economics. Topics Discussed: The "Mamba Mentality" approach to consistent music creation and band longevity How Dom balances family life with intensive music production schedules The true costs and challenges of touring in 2025's changed music landscape Building Rowdy Town into Red Rocks' premier electronic music festival The pressure and expense of maintaining cutting-edge visual production Finding and developing...
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Ep 325: Andy & Nick
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Andy and Nick are back with major announcements and unfiltered tour stories in this can't-miss episode! Here's what went down: Allie's having a baby! The guys celebrate band member Allie Kral's pregnancy with an emotional gender reveal (spoiler: it's a boy!) Nick's jam band video goes viral - Breaking down his controversial take that's got the whole scene talking Real talk about band finances - Andy gets brutally honest about spending on band dinners and tour expenses Health check with IV therapy - Why Andy's hooked up to IVs and what touring really does to your body Tour bus confessions -...
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EP 324: Trae Crowder
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Comedian Trae Crowder breaks down rural politics, southern stereotypes & why Trump won over his hometown Podcast Website: Podcast Instagram: +++ Join Andy Frasco and Nick Gerlach for a raw conversation with Trae Crowder, the viral "Liberal Redneck" comedian, as he breaks down how his small Tennessee hometown went from blue to MAGA, why the opioid crisis devastated rural America, and how he uses comedy to challenge southern stereotypes. Trae gets real about growing up in a town with no traffic lights, losing his dad early, and becoming the political outcast who still loves his roots....
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EP 323: Marc Broussard
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
In this episode of Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast, Andy and Nick talk with the legendary Marc Broussard about super fun topics like almost dying at jazz fest, panic attacks on airplanes, and getting dropped from your record label. We also have a brand new sponsor--Gardenista! 0:17 Introduction to Mark Broussard 1:18 Gardenista 3:37 Mark's Career Journey 4:21 Interview with Mark Broussard 5:18 Jazz Fest Dehydration Incident 7:12 Panic Attacks and Insights 11:00 Fear of Flying 14:39 Touring Australia 16:58 Meeting Music Legends 17:20 Early Career and Success 23:26 Writing "Home" 27:03...
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Ep 322: Tom Russell (Co-Founder of Governor's Ball)
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Backstage Drama at Governor Ball When Headliners Bail and Budgets Explode Ever wondered what it takes to put on a massive music festival in the heart of New York City? Well you're about to find out, because we're diving deep into the world of festival promotion with Tom Russell, co-founder of Governor's Ball. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the music industry's biggest events, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and disasters that come with organizing a multi-million dollar festival. From dealing with fickle artists to navigating city politics, Tom lets us in on what...
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EP 321: Andy & Nick
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Buckle up, fellow degenerates! This week, it's just Andy and Nick locked in a sweaty, unmoderated cage match of half-baked thoughts, overcooked opinions, and underwhelming life updates. No script. Just two fully grown men, spitting quips at one another as only real lovers can. Plus! A special call-in from Andy's new manager with a special reminder to grab your tickets to see at The Caverns near Nashville, TN May 24th - May 25th! Need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Watch this episode now on & . We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out...
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EP 320: Tropidelic
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Andy & Nick waste NO TIME flinging friendly fire at their reggae-adjacent frenemies (you know who you are) and diving ankle-deep into the murky waters of Indianapolis sports and politics (vote Nick Gerlach for mayor). Then it's time to get brassy: sure, 2nd wave ska ain’t quite reggae, but they’re definitely kissing cousins at the family reunion (after a few drinks). We dig into those tangled roots on the Interview Hour with Cleveland’s finest party instigators: ! A band so dank, even your stepdad’s dealer has heard of them. Also! Have you pledged your eternal devotion...
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EP 319: Andy & Nick Talk to a Relationship Therapist
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Swingers Beware! Stop eating your dessert first and really ask yourself the tough questions, cuz this week we welcome Relationship Guru, ! Andy and Nick finally fulfill their mutual, long-lived desire to have Andy's lovelife and sexual proclivities ripped to SHREDS. Will this sage advice send Andy into a spiral from which he may never recover? Or will he come out the other side a new man... nay, a BETTER man... Listen and find out! Suffering from aphantasia and need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Well, fear not. We gotchu! Watch this episode now on & . We're...
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EP 318: Mihali
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
This week on the pod, Frasco admonishes us all to NOT BRING THAT **** TO NEXT WEEK. Marinate and move on, as the kind Dr. Frasco prescribes. Plus! He sits down with Twiddle frontman and jam-brother from another tour mother, . These two lords of chaos trip the light fandango, share war stories from the road, and sing the praises of the real MVPs: their tour managers — those brave souls who’ve saved their butts more times than anyone can count (and sometimes even after questionable substances were consumed). What's going on with these days, you ask? <INQUIRE WITHIN> Suffering from...
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EP 317: Dan Rodriguez & Steve Poltz
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Hey there... we heard about you. Yeah, that's right you're one of those fine human beings that enjoys a real good podcast, huh? Well, hold onto your butts, cuz we got one doozy of an episode for ya this week. Frasco opens the show with some advice: listen to that body of yours and marinate in some DOWN TIME. Or better yet, find yourself in the company of some friends like the superbly talented and the inimitably effervescent It's a deep dive into the art of songwriting with three of the most disarming and emotionally moving artists that this humble podcast episode description writer has...
info_outlineWhile Andy & Nick trip the light fantastic on the epic party boat that is Jam Cruise (hopefully not tripping so hard they fall over board, am I right?), we got a new episode with updates from the boys! Is there any news on the upcoming tour? Or the new album?? And what of Jam Cruise's buffet??? But most importantly, on the Interview Hour, we welcome the singer-songwriter/performance powerhouse couple that is Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, otherwise known as The War and Treaty! Andy and Nick fall in love with Michael & Tanya's relationship and we think you will too. Drink water and don't be ashamed to wear them life preservers boys!
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