STS9 on the Jam Scene Drama, Music Industry Economy & Making The Human Dream
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Release Date: 12/09/2025
Green Room Stories That Shouldn't Be Told w/ Nick, Andy, and Neal
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
We’re heading to Mexico, and things immediately spiral. From insane green room moments to wild tour stories we probably shouldn’t be telling, this one goes everywhere. Breastfeeding in the club, nitrous tanks showing up unannounced, sketchy deals, and the reality of what life on the road actually looks like. We also get into Cancun plans, scuba diving fears, babysitting responsibilities we instantly regret volunteering for, and why touring with families might be way crazier than touring with bands. It’s unfiltered, all over the place, and exactly what you’d expect when we’re just...
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Fights, Relapse, and Tour Chaos: The Real Life of Langhorne Slim
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Langhorne Slim gets real in this one. He talks about getting kicked off a tour with the Violent Femmes after a drunken backstage meltdown, fighting his own bandmate in a parking lot, and the chaos of those early touring days. From there it shifts into the bigger stuff, including addiction, relapse, and what it actually takes to get sober. He breaks down why ambition can mess with your happiness, how fatherhood changes your priorities, and what it’s like missing moments at home while you’re on the road. There’s also a deeper look at the difference between chasing success and actually...
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420 Livestream Special feat. Cooney, Damn Skippy, Jarv, & more
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Join Andy Frasco and Nick Gerlach for a chaotic 420 livestream special of the World Saving Podcast. “My Whole Life Smells Like Weed.” The episode kicks off with a live performance of a brand new weed anthem from bandmate Andrew Cooney, then dives into stories about nitrous, first-time weed experiences, strict parents, screen-time addiction, and the realities of touring life. Andy and Nick riff on everything from public bathroom anxiety and high school drug stories to aging, death, and genetics, all while passing around balloons and...
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Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna) on How He Survived It All
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
85-year-old rock legend, Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane, joins the show for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about music, life on the road, and what it really means to keep going. From the wild early days of Jefferson Airplane to the evolution of Hot Tuna, this episode dives into the highs, the chaos, and the lessons learned along the way. We get into touring then versus now, the reality behind the party era, and how perspective shifts with age. There are stories about couch surfing gigs, recording classic albums, and the moment success becomes real. The conversation also explores...
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Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Eugene Hütz from Gogol Bordello joins Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast for a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation on music, identity, and the state of the world. Eugene breaks down the real history behind the word “gypsy,” how misinformation spreads, and why critical thinking feels like it’s disappearing. He also shares his perspective on growing up in the Soviet Union, the war in Ukraine, and what it means to stand your ground in chaotic times. We get into the evolution of punk rock, why creativity used to come from boredom (and what replaced it), and how modern culture is...
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Gym Etiquette, Existential Dread & Why Most Bands Fail w/ Andy Frasco, Nick, and Neal.
Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast
Andy Frasco and the crew dive into one of those episodes that somehow starts with gym etiquette and ends with a full-on reality check about life, music, and why people need to stop waiting around. From awkward gym interactions to debates about philosophy, retirement, and whether anyone actually knows how to “live in the moment,” this one goes everywhere. Nick Gerlach brings the heat with some brutally honest takes on musicians, success, and why complaining might be the biggest thing holding people back. There’s also talk about touring, TV pilots, Sundance moving to Boulder, and the...
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CJ Perry Talks WWE, Relationships & Mental Health
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Pro wrestler CJ Perry gets REAL—and nothing is off limits. From cocaine jokes to Adderall crashes, mental health struggles, and relationship breakdowns, this is the side of wrestling you never see. CJ opens up about life inside WWE, insane travel schedules, Vince McMahon stories, and the pressure of performing while falling apart behind the scenes. We talk addiction, identity, workaholism, and the dark side of chasing fame. Plus, wild road stories, industry secrets, and why the comedown after the spotlight can be the hardest part. This one goes deep.
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Everybody Loves Raymond Creator, Phil Rosenthal, on Happiness, Travel, and Fear
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Andy sits down with Phil Rosenthal, the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and host of Somebody Feed Phil, for a deep, funny, and surprisingly real conversation about life, travel, and finding joy. Topics include: Overcoming fear of the unknown Why travel is the ultimate life hack, loneliness, success, and building a meaningful life Hollywood, rejection, and reinventing your career Why most people are better than their governments Phil shares stories from around the world and breaks down how to stay positive without ignoring reality. #everybodylovesraymond#WorldSavingPodcast #Travel...
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Marc Brownstein of the Disco Biscuits Responds to Former Drummer
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Mark Brownstein joins Andy for a candid conversation about the recent Disco Biscuits split with their drummer, Allen Aucoin, and the public fallout around it. Mark shares his perspective on how things unraveled, including communication issues inside the band, the challenges of long-term creative relationships, and the business realities that can complicate everything even more. Andy also connects it to his own recent breakup with Shawn, so the episode turns into a broader discussion about conflict, friendship, and what happens when personal and professional relationships stop working the way...
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Fyre Fest Founder, Billy McFarland
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Billy McFarland, the disgraced founder of Fyre Fest, joins Andy Frasco and Nick to talk about life in prison, his biggest mistake, his relationship with Ja Rule, Blink 182 lying, and much more in his crazy life and career saga. This is a quick-hitting, back-and-forth interview with tons of great stories and even an Epstein-related tale he has never said before on a podcast, so check it out. No opening this week, we're getting right into it. You decide for yourself if you think Billy McFarland is really remorseful, or if he's just faking it for his next attempt. He owes over $26 million dollars...
info_outlineAndy and Nick sit down with STS9’s Hunter Brown and Alana Rocklin for a very jam band episode of the World Saving Podcast.
They dive into The Human Dream, STS9’s new concept-leaning record, why it captures what Sound Tribe really sounds like in 2025, and how their Santa Cruz environment and the devastating Big Basin fire shaped the music.
They get honest about the modern jam band scene, from fan tribalism to former member Murph playing the old songs again, and why Hunter refuses to treat music like sports rivalries. There is also a frank talk about the brutal economics of touring, Red Rocks, and why even successful bands are rethinking how they hit the road as costs skyrocket.
Alana opens up about raising a kid while living the musician life, losing her home in the fire, and turning that trauma into bass lines and new songs. Hunter gets into mindset, hypnotherapy, “being a great number two,” and what a more human music world could look like.
If you love STS9, jam bands, live music culture, or just unfiltered conversations about art, music, and survival, this one is for you. Like, subscribe, and share to keep the pod rolling.
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