Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

Join Andy Frasco on his travels around the world, interviewing all sorts of folk about their divergent paths. Andy focuses on the adventure life brings to those who dare to pursue their dreams and travel. Like our path in life... we get off track sometimes but we always get back to the road and what inspires us.

EP 70: Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company) 01/14/2020

EP 70: Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company) We're BACK & kickin season 3 off with a LEGEND: Oteil Burbridge! Oteil sits down with Andy in his hotel room for a life spanning conversation. They talk about his time playing with Col. Bruce and The Allman Bros; the highs, the lows, and the music in-between. Ahri reviews 2019 and Caleb Hawley shares a song with us. This is Episode 70; live NOW. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/12729935

EP 69.5 Mushroom Party (w/ Todd Glass) 12/31/2019

EP 69.5 Mushroom Party (w/ Todd Glass) In which Andy and his old pal, Todd Glass, take an Heroic dosage of psilocybin. This is their story... /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/12573404

EP 69: The Wood Brothers 12/17/2019

EP 69: The Wood Brothers Audio smut abounds in this, our 69th episode; so, in honor of that, we offer you a peek inside our minds to gaze at what drives this show: compulsive porn consumption & songs about doin' it. Helping us maintain a modicum of class during the interview hour, we welcome one of our favorites: The Wood Brothers! They talk about being brothers in a band, the group's origin, and how they sustain focus. We investigate the potential of psychedelics as therapy. And stay tuned for a special post-credits, holiday song. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/12432896

EP 68: Todd Barry (Comedian) 12/10/2019

EP 68: Todd Barry (Comedian) Andy kicks the show off solo-style recapping his weekend in Milwaukee (which is Algonquin for "The Good Land"). On the interview hour we welcome legendary comedian and "Third Conchord," Todd Barry! They exchange notes about life on the road, mutual friends in the comedy world, and Todd's love affair with the drums. Dolav shares his feelings about the LA Lakers. Andy closes the show with his dear friend and lawyer, Scott Long. It's EP 68, yo. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/12345221

EP 67: Futurebirds & Beebs 12/03/2019

EP 67: Futurebirds & Beebs We packed jam in this week's episode: opening up the show with Beebs from Beebs and Her Money Makers; wherein, we learn of her superhero origin story, which involves a certain cult (and maybe even some munchausen by proxy). On the interview hour, we got Futurebirds! Andy and the boys talk about staying healthy and present on the road. Ahri reviews Black Friday. Don't sleep on EP 67, y'all. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/12257342

EP 66: Marco Benevento & Hunter Cope 11/26/2019

EP 66: Marco Benevento & Hunter Cope Holidays are a time for friends and family. In step with that holiday vibe, Andy sits down with his brother-from-another-mother: Hunter Cope. They reminisce about a 20+ year friendship and chart their growth as people. Marco Benevento is our guest this week on the Interview Hour! He invites Andy to his dope digs near Woodstock, NY to talk all things music. Ahri and Arno provide us with holiday cheer. EP 66 is live, happy holidays y'all. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/12177566

EP 65: Jesus Coomes (Lettuce) 11/13/2019

EP 65: Jesus Coomes (Lettuce) This week, Andy regales us with his dream come true: courtside seats at a Lakers game *swoon* Life is good, and we are grateful to have a deeply funky man on the interview hour: Jesus Coomes, bass player for funk legends, Lettuce! The guys talk about life, working with Dr Dre, and all things in between. We go deep. Don't miss this heavy Episode #65. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/11997002

EP 64: Oliver Peck and Gator Petropulos (Pigeons Playing Ping Pong) 11/05/2019

EP 64: Oliver Peck and Gator Petropulos (Pigeons Playing Ping Pong) Andy is joined by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong's drummer (and our deep bro) Gator Petropulos; listen in as they recap their Halloween shenanigans. And on the interview hour we welcome famed tattoo artist, Oliver Peck! They talk sobriety, art, and drawing inspiration from LSD. Arno keeps us relevant and Kyle Ayers expands on his presidential promises. EP 64 is live now and not to be missed. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/11912486

EP 63: Goose the Band & Lyle Divinsky (The Motet) 10/29/2019

EP 63: Goose the Band & Lyle Divinsky (The Motet) Andy and the boys are finally off the road after an exhausting two months of tour. Our buddy, Lyle Divinsky from The Motet opens the show with Andy for a proper catch up sesh, and we then welcome Connecticut, Indie-Groove rockers, Goose to the interview hour! Andy and the boys talk about coping with death, songwriting, and the jam scene. Brian has some advice on how Andy should *not* be spending his money. This is EP 63. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/11822660

EP 62: Vince Herman and Friends (Leftover Salmon) 10/15/2019

EP 62: Vince Herman and Friends (Leftover Salmon) Andy and the band visit Charleston, SC and have a little get together with some friends: Vince Herman, Rev. Jeff Moiser, and an assortment of other characters. Todd Glass tells us just what he would do if elected president. Dolav introduces us to Frasco's Fantasy Basketball League. And a very happy birthday to the Voice of voices, our very own: Arno Bakker. We love you, buddy. This is EP 62. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/11645711

EP 61: Southern Avenue & Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) 10/08/2019

EP 61: Southern Avenue & Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) Last week we heard from Kenny Carkeet about 1/2 of the upcoming Andy Frasco & the U.N. album... this week we got Dave Schools to speak on the other half. The boys are in Richmond VA finishing up the album and we hear about their progress. The interview hour brings us Ori Naftaly of Southern Avenue! Ori talks about being an Israeli in a rock band, experiencing the American south as a transplant, and so much more. Our friends Kyle and Ahri launch their Presidential campaigns. This is Ep 61. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/11555030

EP 60: Anthony Thogmartin (Papadosio) 10/01/2019

EP 60: Anthony Thogmartin (Papadosio) This week we're back in action and oozing with insight thanks to our guest co-host, Kenny Carkeet from AWOLNATION & Fitness. Kenny is producing Andy & the U.N.'s next album and he sits down with Frasco to discuss the process. The interview hour features Anthony Thogmartin from Papadosio! The guys talk meditation, mental health, and guess what else? MUSIC. EP 60 live NOW. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/11457905

EP 59: Greensky Bluegrass 09/17/2019

EP 59: Greensky Bluegrass We're bringing all the feels this week. Opening the show with our brother & longtime collaborator, The Manimal: Richard Martinez. The guys discuss the artist path and finding your niche. And on the interview hour, Andy has a little chat with our new buds, Greensky Bluegrass! Ahri reviews Andy's screentime and is appalled with what he finds. RIP Ric Ocasek and Daniel Johnston. We love you. This is Ep 59. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/11278424

EP 58: Cory Wong 09/10/2019

EP 58: Cory Wong Andy plays Magic Man at a wedding and subsequently garners some interesting attention (age ain't nothing but a number, baby). The man, the myth, the 16th note peddling guitar guru: Cory Wong joins Andy on the interview hour! They talk family, finding your artistic voice, and much more. Andy closes the show with a look toward the future. Listen nowww /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/11191694

EP 57: moe. 09/06/2019

EP 57: moe. Andy is alive and well, back from a wild time in Italy (i.e. CRACK coffee), and holds things down up front with a solo-intro/pseudo PSA about caffeine. And on the interview hour, we welcome legends, Vinny and Rob, from moe. The guys talk band longevity thru the trials of tribulations of life. Arno keeps it relevant. Check out Ep 57, live now. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/11097917

EP 56: Ryan Montbleau 08/20/2019

EP 56: Ryan Montbleau Andy is finishing up his Euro-Tour and gives us a solo recap to start this week's episode. Ryan Montbleau is our guest on the interview hour. Andy & him talk about life on the road, the struggles of a touring musician, and keeping at it for the brighter days. Also, Dolav has feelings about the NFL that can only be expressed thru the medium of talking smack. Ep 56 is live everywhere... NOW /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/10922655

EP 55: Andy Williams (Every Time I Die) 08/13/2019

EP 55: Andy Williams (Every Time I Die) Andy & the U.N. are in Europe this week and we have the European co-hosts to prove it. We begin by checking in with Andy's longtime Euro-Tour manager, Rolf, and close the show out with our very own Voice of Reason, Arno Bakker. On the interview hour this week, we diverge from the jam scene to talk with Andy from the hardcore punk band, Every Time I Die. The Andy's talk music, wrestling, and fighting fans. This is EP 55 and we're live everywhere now. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/10868601

EP 54: Marcus King and Andrew Campanelli (The Revivalists) 08/07/2019

EP 54: Marcus King and Andrew Campanelli (The Revivalists) Another episode, blazin' out the gates. Andrew from The Revivalists joins Andy as a co-host with a conversation amongst friends... for everyone to hear. They talk about their bands and songs; with a modicum of conversational detour. Marcus King joins us for the interview hour. Marcus was our first guest....and we've all come so very far. Andy & him catch up and talk about changes in their lives...all for the better. EP 54 LIVE NOW EVERYWHERE. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/10789415

EP 53: Mihali (Twiddle) 07/23/2019

EP 53: Mihali (Twiddle) Friend to the show & joke peddling contributor, Ahri Findling kicks things off with Andy. They talk about the standup comedy biz and balancing family with the daily riggamorol. The interview hour features new friend, Mihali from Twiddle. The guys go deep, throw a hail mary, and go high to end it. RIP Art Neville. Thank you for being the Prometheus of Funk. Ep 53, live everywhere now. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/10623629

EP 52: Maddy O'Neal & Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) 07/16/2019

EP 52: Maddy O'Neal & Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) This week, Dave Schools opens the show with Andy. They discuss the time spent together in studio and get deep on what it's like to work with the band (hint: MUSHROOMS). And we welcome Maddy O'Neal on the interview hour! Andy and Maddy talk about making music, being in a relationship... making music while in a relationship.... Episode 52 is now Live everywhere. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/10538927

EP 51: Billy Strings 07/09/2019

EP 51: Billy Strings The show took a week off, but the band raged on: Andy kicks us off by recapping the last few weeks & introduces our guest on the interview hour: Billy Strings! Billy talks about addiction, inspiration, and music. Heavy, with a touch of silver about the lining. This is Episode 51. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/10452851

EP 50: Mike Cooley (Drive By Truckers) & Danger Ehren McGhehey (Jackass) 06/25/2019

EP 50: Mike Cooley (Drive By Truckers) & Danger Ehren McGhehey (Jackass) Episode 50 is live and it's a heater. Danger Ehren and Andy start the show wasting no time... things get heavy they talk about how Danger nearly died... a lot. Mike Cooley is on the interview hour. They dive into the Drive By Truckers history. It's a great hang and we're happy to still be here with y'all after 50 episodes. Tell the world: we're still here, kickin it. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/10279886

EP 49: Gary Gulman (Comedian) & Kyle Ayers (Comedian) 06/18/2019

EP 49: Gary Gulman (Comedian) & Kyle Ayers (Comedian) Episode 49 features comedians and we talk all things comedy. Andy’s co-host is Kyle Ayers who talks about mental health and doing comedy in a yogurt shop. This primes for legend Gary Gulman. The guys talk about Gary’s new special, his worst bomb, and much, much more. This is episode 49 and we’re live all around the world. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/10191479

EP 48: Spafford 06/11/2019

EP 48: Spafford This week brings the return of the elusive "Yeti" fresh from the wilds of the Pacific Northwest. Andy and his former co-host squash some beef and achieve closure. And on the interview hour, Andy chats it up with the band, Spafford! They talk about the journey, the fans, and fighting for Steve Kimock to get paid. We close the show out with a tribute to our pal, Yeti, and Andy recaps an hallucinogenic snorkeling adventure. RIP Dr John. This is Episode 48. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/10116391

EP 47: Karina Rykman (Marco Benevento Band) & Ryan Stasik (Umphrey's McGee) 05/28/2019

EP 47: Karina Rykman (Marco Benevento Band) & Ryan Stasik (Umphrey's McGee) The boys are back on the road again with a stop off in Charleston, South Carolina. Andy kicks off the show with co-host Ryan Stasik from Umphrey's McGee. They talk about Charleston, Doom Flamingo, and Umphrey's. This leads into the interview hour wherein Andy sits down with Karina Rykman, a multi-talented musician, business savant, and all around dope human being. They talk about NYC, her journey as a musician, and the people she's met throughout her music career. Episode 47 is live everywhere NOW. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/9921776

EP 46: Dave Brandwein (Turkuaz) 05/21/2019

EP 46: Dave Brandwein (Turkuaz) This week Andy gets some "down time" in NYC. He carves out some time to chat with the very busy Ari Fink from XM/Sirius. Ari and Andy chat about the radio biz and what it takes to make it outside the mainstream. And on the interview hour, we have Dave Brandwein - leader of the funk force that is Turkuaz. Dave and Andy talk about life, fear, and the new EP Turkuaz just dropped. Don't sleep on this one... EPISODE 46 streaming nowwwww /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/9862352

EP 45: David Shaw (The Revivalists) 05/14/2019

EP 45: David Shaw (The Revivalists) Andy starts off this episode solo. He recaps his experience at Jazz Fest (his parents showed up!?). He shares what's been going on in his world, and It all leads into an amazing discussion with David Shaw, lead man of The Revivalists. Deep thoughts in the deep end of the pool; heavy man. Tune in now to episode 45 NOW /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/9773102

EP 44: Lyle Divinsky (The Motet) 04/30/2019

EP 44: Lyle Divinsky (The Motet) This week's episode kicks off with our friend, podcast contributor & hype-man extraordinaire: Dolav, joining Andy as co-host. They reminisce about back in the day and tell a few scandalous stories. On the interview hour, Andy sits down with Lyle Divinsky. Lyle is an award winning songwriter who recently joined Funk wizards, The Motet. They talk about his progression, the places he's lived, and the shoulders he's stood on (proverbial, not literal). Episode 44 available everywhere now. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/9585008

EP 43: Steve Kimock & Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) 04/23/2019

EP 43: Steve Kimock & Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) Andy sits down with Dave Schools: a mentor, collaborator, and rock&roll extraordinaire. They catch up on Widespread 2019 and talk about the band over the years. Then they dive deep in all things Steve Kimock...Schools describes him as “a guitar ninja.” This is a perfect primer for a wild interview. Andy and Steve talk about Steve’s journey, different projects/collaborators, philosophy, and everything in between. Episode 43 is live now. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/9491264

EP 42: Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio/Ghosts of the Forest) 04/16/2019

EP 42: Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio/Ghosts of the Forest) To start the show this week Andy is back in LA and more importantly, back with Todd Glass. The guys talk about their new friendship, some funky memories (mushrooms were involved again), and a potential U.N./Glass Roadshow Extravaganza. The interview hour is another banger. Jennifer Hartswick sits down with Andy to talk about her many talents, life on the road, and yes....Trey and Phish come up once or twice. Episode 42 is live now. /episode/index/show/afworldsaving/id/9405854

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