Introducing Quantizr and how we can fix the music industry feat. Jeremy Salken & Josh Litwack
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
This week Andy is joined by Jeremy Salken and Josh Litwack, two of the founders of Quantizr, a new financial management platform specifically for touring artists. This one is for the real music industry junkies. Here's some of the highlights: Jeremy and Josh's backgrounds and why they started Quantizr Why the music industry is run on Excel Sheets and Google Drive How this compares to other industries (no surprise, the music industry is way behind) The economics of touring Jeremy explains commissions How Quantizr makes data more actionable for artists and their team Spreading education on...
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Travie McCoy & Andy swap Berlin arrest stories, talk Gym Class Heroes, Fueled by Ramen, Riot Fest, and more
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
In this episode Andy gets to chat with one of his heroes, Travie McCoy. They chat about Gym Class Heroes, Riot Fest, Andy's time working at Fueled by Ramen, and Travie's deal with Hopeless Records. Andy and Travie swap Berlin arrest stories. Then the conversation takes an initimate turn, as Travie discusses his history with drug addiction and bi-polar disorder. This was a really fascinating and fun interview and we hope you enjoy it! 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday 📲 Follow Andy on Instagram and TikTok: @andyfrasco and @worldsavingpodcast Call and leave us a message and we...
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DRUMPOCALYPSE! with Neal Evans & Scotty Zwang
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Last week the Disco Biscuits rocked the jam community with the news that they have replaced longtime drummer Allen Aucoin. Why is everyone replacing their drummers? We brought in Neal Evans of Dopapod and Scotty Zwang of Umphrey's McGee to help us figure it out. 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday 📲 Follow Andy on Instagram and TikTok: @andyfrasco and @worldsavingpodcast Call and leave us a message and we might respond to you on the show: (720) 996-2403 The World Saving Podcast is part comedy podcast, part music podcast — with raw musician interviews, funny podcast clips, and...
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Our boy Taz is all grown up! Stories from Yale, the road with Jon Batiste, and more!
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Taz Niederauer joins the podcast this week! We have a really great conversation that touches on his time at Yale, touring with Jon Batiste, becoming a songwriter, and more. Here are some of the highlights: New Haven Pizza Yale secret societies Growing up on the road and fitting in with his own generation Becoming a songwriter and finding your own sound Andy's love life - Taz's advice Going shirtless NBA basketball Andy's newest embarassing tour story 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday 📲 Follow Andy on Instagram and TikTok: @andyfrasco and @worldsavingpodcast Call and leave us a...
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Geese frontman Cameron Winter Interview on New York, touring, and Heavy Metal || World Saving Archive
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast archive episode with Cameron Winter, lead singer and songwriter of Geese. Cameron discusses touring with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, growing up in New York, and forming Geese as kids at Brooklyn Friends School. He reflects on how the band planned on quitting after high school until they signed with Partisan Records. They also discuss Cameron's solo record Heavy Metal and how it pushed him in new creative directions. We also ask the question on the mind of all jam band nerds: Is there beef between Geese and Goose? 👉 Subscribe for new...
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Music Industry Harsh Truths, Love is Blind, and Aliens
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
This episode of the World Saving Podcast starts silly and quickly turns into a brutally honest look at the music industry in 2025. You will hear unfiltered talk about ego, gatekeeping, inflated touring costs, bus rentals, backline fees, and why festivals feel like a risky bet. It is part therapy session and part industry reality check. The conversation then widens into community, capitalism, and whether modern music lost its rebel spirit. There is talk about audience expectations, Live Nation headlines, club economics, and what it takes to keep a band on the road. Things get weirdly fun with...
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Warren Haynes Returns!
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
The legendary Warren Haynes has returned to the podcast! We discuss his influences, his early years in Nashville, touring with David Allan Coe, his time with the Allman Brothers, songwriting, and more. This is a deep dive with some awesome stories. Check out Andy opening for Gov't Mule on Oct 25th and 26th in Newport, KY and Charlottesville, VA. 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday 📲 Follow Andy on Instagram: @andyfrasco The World Saving Podcast is part comedy podcast, part music podcast — with raw musician interviews, funny podcast clips, and highlights from Andy’s adventures...
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Steph Tolev Talks with Andy and Nick about Poop, Porn, and Comedy
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Buckle up everybody, this one gets pretty out there. First Andy and Nick catch up after a long tour. Then they are joined by Steph Tolev (check out her new special Filth Queen on Netflix!) for one of the best conversations we've had. We have some good laughs talking trash about Joe Rogan and the Austin comedy scene, followed by an enriching conversation about the porn industry and Steph's fascination for gross body stuff. 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday 📲 Follow Andy on Instagram: @andyfrasco The World Saving Podcast is part comedy podcast, part music podcast — with raw...
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Lukas Nelson on Music as God, Family Trauma & Life After Fame
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
In this deeply personal conversation, Lukas Nelson joins Andy Frasco to explore what happens when music becomes your salvation. They discuss how childhood trauma shaped his artistic journey and why he chose authenticity over celebrity after "A Star Is Born." Topics discussed: The meaning of life and creating your own identity beyond famous parents Processing family trauma - losing his brother to suicide and its ripple effects Music as a spiritual practice and why it saved his life His years backing Neil Young and what he learned about artistry Working on "A Star Is Born" and choosing artistic...
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Nick and Ryan Stasik (Umphreys McGee)
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Andy is still on the road so Nick is doing his first solo interview and it's a big one: Ryan Stasik from Umphrey's McGee. Nick and Ryan chat about breaking in their new drummer, Gen X bands, Steelers/Browns, what age is appropriate for a kid to see an Andy Frasco show, and much more. Watch this episode now on & . We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message: (720) 996-2403 Check out our new album on all platforms 5/23/25!! Follow us...
info_outlineAndy 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 - Uncensored stories about band dynamics, camaraderie, and life on the road
- Political hot takes - The guys dive into Middle East conflicts and current events (warning: opinions ahead!)
- Chaos phone calls - Multiple check-ins with band members lead to classic WSP moments
Get ready for laughs, tears, and the brutal honesty you've come to expect from the World Saving Podcast. This one's for anyone who's ever wondered what really happens when the show ends and the tour bus rolls on.
Watch this episode now on Volume.com & YouTube.
We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours.
Call, leave a message: (720) 996-2403
Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!!
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Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz
Audio mix by Chris Lorentz