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Arts Fishing Club on Walking to Nashville and Going Viral for Hot Dogs
10/20/2026
Arts Fishing Club on Walking to Nashville and Going Viral for Hot Dogs
This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out Arts Fishing Club’s Chris “Toph” Kessenich joins Nick Gerlach on Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast to talk about walking from Maine to Nashville with musicians he met on Facebook—and going viral years later for throwing hot dogs into a festival crowd. Toph explains why millions of views didn’t translate into more music streams, how a suspected carjacking turned into a SoundCloud pitch, and what Arts Fishing Club is building beyond the viral video. We also get into the album Pocket Full of Mumbles, the band’s move toward indie and psych rock, why AI misses the best part of making music, and what Jay-Z, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, and Brett Favre taught him about writing and taking chances. Check out Arts Fishing Club’s “Some Kind of Dangerous,” “Feed Me to the Wolves,” and “Who Are You,” and subscribe for more musician interviews, touring stories, and questionable advice. #ArtsFishingClub #AndyFrasco #WorldSavingPodcast 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-frascos-world-saving-podcast/id1356795309 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RolAiCWqzrl8rA3dyQE2r 📲 Follow Andy on Instagram: @andyfrasco
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Erika Reacts | Phish Fan Gatekeeping, Pink Floyd, and Retro Video Games
10/13/2026
Erika Reacts | Phish Fan Gatekeeping, Pink Floyd, and Retro Video Games
This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Why does a woman dancing at a Phish show make so many people angry? Erika Reacts joins Nick Gerlach on Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast to talk about jam band gatekeeping, sexism in music fandom, and what happens when your honest reaction isn’t what fans want to hear. A classically trained opera singer and music educator, Erika shares her unexpected journey from USC’s Thornton School of Music to motherhood, YouTube reactions, and discovering Phish. We get into the Disco Biscuits press-pass video that sparked a backlash, being accused of an industry plant after appearing next to Trey’s dad, and why moms get judged for going to concerts while dads get a pass. Plus: why Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon didn’t connect with her, discovering Frank Zappa’s influence on “Fluffhead,” her love of progressive rock, and the retro Nintendo games she’d play again with a completely wiped memory. An honest, funny conversation about loving music without needing permission from the people who found it first.
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She's Singlehandedly Changing the Definition of KAREN | Respect Your Elders
10/09/2026
She's Singlehandedly Changing the Definition of KAREN | Respect Your Elders
Karen is 77, originally from Brooklyn, and has absolutely no interest in speaking to your manager. She’d rather have a Jameson on the rocks and tell you about Woodstock, outrunning the cops on a motorcycle, and why you should never marry a cowboy. On Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast, this self-described “Jewish cowgirl from Brooklyn” shares her wild life, from running a lunch truck in a bikini in 1980s South Florida to owning bars and raising kids as a single mom. Along the way, she delivers some hard-earned advice about divorce, independence, and finally getting old enough to stop caring what everyone thinks. It’s hilarious, unexpectedly emotional, and full of stories you couldn’t make up. Meet the original Karen. Her advice? “Don’t get caught.” Subscribe for more conversations on Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast. #AndyFrasco #WorldSavingPodcast #Karen #seniorlife #interview #seniorcitizen 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday
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Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor Gets Honest About Country Music | Andy Frasco
10/06/2026
Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor Gets Honest About Country Music | Andy Frasco
Old Crow Medicine Show frontman Ketch Secor joins Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast for a candid conversation about country music, the American dream, and what musicians owe their audiences. This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Ketch traces his path from teenage busking and riding freight-free on Amtrak to building a life in Old Crow Medicine Show. He shares how Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, and Woody Guthrie shaped his songwriting, discusses making peace with Willie Watson, and explains why playing the old songs never gets old. Along the way, Andy and Ketch talk Molly Tuttle, Colonel Bruce Hampton, the realities of touring, and why a musician’s job starts with giving people a good time. #OldCrowMedicineShow #KetchSecor #AndyFrasco
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Water Tower’s Kenny Feinstein, Bluegrass Culture, Playing by the Freeway and Backing John C. Reilly
09/29/2026
Water Tower’s Kenny Feinstein, Bluegrass Culture, Playing by the Freeway and Backing John C. Reilly
Water Tower’s Kenny Feinstein convinced 311 frontman Nick Hexum to rehearse at an LA freeway off-ramp with one microphone, no monitors, and cars for an audience. Nick was nervous at first. By the end, he wanted to come back the next day.' This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Nick Gerlach talks with Kenny on Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast about playing bluegrass with John C. Reilly, growing up in Singapore and Mexico City, and finding his way from punk rock to traditional music. Kenny also opens up about the years addiction stalled Water Tower, how busking and daily livestreams helped him rebuild, and what he learned about making a living in music. Plus, Kenny tells the story of introducing Nick Hexum to Sierra Ferrell and explains why he calls bluegrass “the punk rock retirement plan.”
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Mike Gantzer on Joining Andy Frasco & the U.N., Family Life & All Those Rumors
09/22/2026
Mike Gantzer on Joining Andy Frasco & the U.N., Family Life & All Those Rumors
This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Nick sits down with guitarist Mike Gantzer to talk about joining Andy Frasco & The U.N., the rumors connecting him to Umphrey’s McGee, and the long-awaited return of Aqueous. Mike opens up about becoming a father, rediscovering the joy of playing music without carrying the business on his shoulders, and why being someone people actually enjoy touring with might matter as much as musicianship. They also get into the changing jam-band landscape, sobriety on the road, forgotten songs, brutal van drives, Mario Party grudges, and Mike’s post-show ritual of cereal and Zelda. Plus: Is touring worse than your parents getting divorced? Why does every older Uber driver have a saxophone story? And what feels better—having a family or being absolutely hammered? A funny and thoughtful conversation with one of the most in-demand musicians in the jam scene.
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Lindsay Lou Gets Real About Addiction, ADHD and Life on the Road
09/15/2026
Lindsay Lou Gets Real About Addiction, ADHD and Life on the Road
This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Lindsay Lou joins Andy and Nick for a wide-open conversation about building a home with Kyle Tuttle, creating stability after years on the road, and why she can feel equally comfortable commanding a festival stage or driving for hours in complete silence. Lindsay gets candid about relationships, independence, ADHD, therapy, meditation, addiction, and her ongoing struggle to quit smoking. They also dig into jealousy, ambition, the Nashville and bluegrass communities, her reputation as the queen of the sit-in, and why sustainable success matters more than becoming a superstar. Plus, Lindsay explains why she and Kyle maintain separate band, and somehow the conversation ends with cigarettes, meth, toothpaste, and the meaning of life. Lindsay Lou joins Andy and Nick for a wide-open conversation about building a home with Kyle Tuttle, creating stability after years on the road, and why she can feel equally comfortable commanding a festival stage or driving for hours in complete silence. Lindsay gets candid about relationships, independence, ADHD, therapy, meditation, addiction, and her ongoing struggle to quit smoking. They also dig into jealousy, ambition, the Nashville and bluegrass communities, her reputation as the queen of the sit-in, and why sustainable success matters more than becoming a superstar. Plus, Lindsay explains why she and Kyle maintain separate bands—and somehow the conversation ends with cigarettes, meth, toothpaste, and the meaning of life.
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Nick and Andy | Grief, Andy Finding Himself Again & Goose vs. the Police
09/09/2026
Nick and Andy | Grief, Andy Finding Himself Again & Goose vs. the Police
This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Andy Frasco returns to the World Saving Podcast for an honest conversation with Nick about grief, burnout, and trying to find himself again after the sudden death of his close friend Clark. After a month apart, Nick and Andy catch up on Andy’s new life in New York, his plans to take a six-month hiatus, the new-look U.N., and whether Nick has quietly taken over the podcast. They also get into Goose’s run-in with the Boulder police, why the band better help the fan who was arrested, Billy Strings’ increasingly GOAT-level behavior, Phish fans colonizing the rail, and Dolly Parton’s incredible legacy. Plus: Andy gets his swagger back at a secret New York club, Nick reveals his growing trivia empire, and the guys preview next week’s hard-hitting Mike Gantzer interview. The World Saving Podcast is part comedy podcast, part music podcast — with raw musician interviews, funny podcast clips, and highlights from Andy’s adventures on the road. Each week features musicians, comedians, athletes, or everyday legends. 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-frascos-world-saving-podcast/id1356795309 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RolAiCWqzrl8rA3dyQE2r 📲 Follow Andy on Instagram: @andyfrasco
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Molly Tutttle
09/01/2026
Molly Tutttle
This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Molly Tuttle joins Andy Frasco for a wide-ranging conversation about growing up in a bluegrass family, becoming one of the best guitar players of her generation, and finding her place in Nashville. Molly talks about losing her hair to alopecia as a child, dealing with social anxiety, and how music gave her a way to connect with people. She looks back on meeting Sierra Hull and other future bluegrass stars as a kid, moving to Nashville with no manager or booking agent, and eventually moving into a house with Billy Strings and his partner Ally, right across the street from Lindsay Lou. She also tells a hilarious story about taking an edible at a festival, unexpectedly getting asked to sit in with another artist, and having a full-blown panic attack onstage. Plus, Molly talks about winning IBMA Guitar Player of the Year, her Grammy success, songwriting with her partner Ketch Secor, the song “Crooked Tree,” burnout in the music industry, and what she ultimately hopes people remember about her.
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Mark Wystrach on Midland’s Wild Early Years, Near-Death Experiences and More
08/25/2026
Mark Wystrach on Midland’s Wild Early Years, Near-Death Experiences and More
From the archives: Midland frontman Mark Wystrach joins Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the reality behind life in a successful band. This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Mark talks about Midland nearly falling apart during its early years, the fights and conflict that came with three strong personalities trying to build a career together, and why the music ultimately kept them together. He also gets into the brutal touring schedule, balancing life on the road with being a husband and father, and why the fantasy of the “rock star lifestyle” is a lot different from actually living it. The conversation gets even deeper as Mark opens up about his history with drugs and alcohol, growing up around addiction, and the lessons he took from seeing the darker side of it firsthand. He also shares two terrifying stories that changed the way he looks at life: being stranded in extreme desert heat after blowing a tire on his Harley, and suffering a massive heart-related medical emergency in his early 20s that left his heart functioning at roughly 25% for a period of time. Those experiences helped push him toward pursuing music and living life on his own terms.
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Evan Honer Chose Music Over the Olympics
08/18/2026
Evan Honer Chose Music Over the Olympics
Evan Honer discusses his beef with Luke Bryan, being a D1 collegiate diver, doing backflips, and more in this archived interview with the World Saving Podcast. Moving some old interviews to the new channel to keep our new subscribers updated on some of your best interviews. This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! 👉 Subscribe for episodes every Tuesday and more
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Hanson: ARCHIVE EP:
08/11/2026
Hanson: ARCHIVE EP:
From the archives: Hanson joins Andy Frasco for a hilarious and surprisingly thoughtful conversation about growing up famous, surviving the music industry, and staying a band, and brothers, for decades. This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Isaac, Taylor, and Zac talk about getting rejected before their breakthrough, turning down a terrible early record deal, building a fanbase by hand as kids, and how they stayed grounded after becoming massive pop stars. They also get into fatherhood, faith, social media, band fights, criticism, motorcycles, and what it takes to keep creating long after the first wave of fame. Plus, the brothers share stories about Paul McDonald, growing up in Tulsa, and what they learned from legendary musician Leon Russell about longevity, reinvention, and staying hungry. Originally recorded for Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast. #Hanson #AndyFrasco #WorldSavingPodcast #MMMBop #LeonRussell #MusicPodcast 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday
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Darby Hudson, Australia's Most Interesting Thinker.
08/04/2026
Darby Hudson, Australia's Most Interesting Thinker.
What happens when you spend 30 years chasing a dream that nobody else believes in? This week on Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast, Andy and Nick sit down with Australian author, poet, and internet philosopher Darby Hudson for one of the most inspiring conversations we've had. Darby opens up about applying for 2,500 jobs with the dumbest résumé imaginable, accidentally becoming a copywriter, and watching AI reshape the career he never expected to have. But that's just the beginning. This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! The three dive deep into creativity, late-blooming success, why so many artists quit in their 30s and 40s, overcoming self-doubt, balancing ambition with authenticity, writing sober, finding happiness, embracing failure, and the mindset required to keep creating when progress feels invisible. Whether you're a musician, writer, entrepreneur, or anyone trying to build something meaningful, this episode is a reminder that the journey is the reward—and that your breakthrough might arrive long after everyone else has stopped believing.
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Molly Tuttle
08/01/2026
Molly Tuttle
The archive interview from the Molly Tuttle episode is up this week. Andy and Molly get into a wide range of topics about her career and life. A very interesting. Fresh new episodes return next week.
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Yelawolf Has Lived a Thousand Lives
07/28/2026
Yelawolf Has Lived a Thousand Lives
Yelawolf opens up like never before. From becoming friends with Mac Miller and sharing the stage with Nas in the Swiss Alps, to surviving homelessness, fishing in the Bering Sea, and one of the wildest heartbreak stories we've ever heard, this conversation goes everywhere. Before we get to Rodrigo y Gabriela, Andy and Nick go down a rabbit hole about Charlie Crockett, outlaw country, authenticity, and whether artists change who they are to sell more records. This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! He talks about losing Mac, why he gave away his entire wardrobe after Mac's death, his terrifying 5150 experience, writing through pain, the difference between loving yourself and being *in love* with yourself, and how his newest music was born from one of the hardest periods of his life. It's funny, heartbreaking, intense, and surprisingly hopeful. If you enjoy honest conversations with musicians, artists, and people who've truly lived some life, you're going to love this one. #Yelawolf #MacMiller #HipHop #MusicPodcast #MentalHealth #AndyFrasco #Interview ::: If you want, I can also make it more SEO-focused or more click-driven.
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Respect Your Elders: Beverly and Tim
07/24/2026
Respect Your Elders: Beverly and Tim
In this unforgettable episode of Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast, Andy sits down with two residents of Kavod Senior Life whose life stories are filled with resilience, heartbreak, humor, and hope. Beverly shares an incredibly emotional journey through childhood abuse, addiction, domestic violence, and ultimately finding faith and sobriety. Her story is one of survival, forgiveness, and discovering purpose after unimaginable trauma. Today, she dedicates her life to helping women facing the same struggles she once endured. Then, sociology professor Tim Diamond brings decades of wisdom—and plenty of laughs—to a wide-ranging conversation about healthcare, Social Security, climate change, education, aging, and what younger generations should know before it's too late. Along the way, he reflects on near-death experiences, teaching around the world, and why conversation is still one of humanity's greatest tools. This episode is a powerful reminder that every person has a story worth hearing, and that some of life's greatest lessons come from those who've lived the longest. If these conversations moved you, please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who could use a little hope today.
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Rodrigo y Gabriela on Busking, Damien Rice & Starting From Nothing
07/21/2026
Rodrigo y Gabriela on Busking, Damien Rice & Starting From Nothing
This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Before we get to Rodrigo y Gabriela, Andy and Nick go down a rabbit hole about Charlie Crockett, outlaw country, authenticity, and whether artists change who they are to sell more records. Then Gabriela joins us for a great conversation about leaving Mexico to busk in Ireland, becoming friends with Damien Rice before *O*, playing secret coffee shop shows together, their thrash metal beginnings, traveling Europe with almost no money, recording with Marty Friedman, and why staying curious has been the key to a 25+ year career. We also talk about: * Busking on Grafton Street * The Irish music scene in the late '90s * Why metal exploded in Mexico * Creativity vs. chasing success * Touring, travel, and finding your own path Enjoy.
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Vic Lagina Spills the Tea on the Adult Entertainment Industry
07/14/2026
Vic Lagina Spills the Tea on the Adult Entertainment Industry
Hide your kids and hide your wife for this very different episode of the World Saving Podcast (NSFW) In this one Andy & Nick Interview Vic Legina, a former producer and director in the adult entertainment industry. Vic detailed his 20-year tenure, 16 years with Brazzers, and transitioning the industry to the internet. He also goes into detail on the production process, shared his experiences with burnout, ethical challenges, and the impact of clickbait content. We also discussed the rise of platforms like OnlyFans and Chaturbate, the issue of age verification, and more. The conversation is a little bit more spicy than it reads in this description, so consider yourself warned! We hope you enjoy. This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (. If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Andy is on tour now and tickets are moving fast. Get yours today at
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Band Change, Starting Over, and some Sports with Andy Frasco and Nick
07/08/2026
Band Change, Starting Over, and some Sports with Andy Frasco and Nick
Andy Frasco and Nick Gerlach are back with another unfiltered conversation covering life on the road, band dynamics, burnout, and everything happening in the jam scene. Andy opens up about major changes within his band, learning to communicate with new members, and the challenges of balancing friendship with business. Nick shares stories from working the door at Denver's Yacht Club, the surprising joys of having a "normal" job for a week, and some unforgettable late-night encounters. The two also dive into the latest news surrounding Umphrey's McGee, debate World Cup fan bases, discuss moving to New York, the realities of touring finances, and why social media can be both a blessing and a curse for musicians. Plus, hear wild stories from the road, thoughts on LeBron's future, and why sometimes change—even when it's difficult—is exactly what you need. It's honest, hilarious, and packed with the kind of backstage conversations you won't hear anywhere else. #AndyFrasco #JamBands #Podcast #WorldSavingPodcast #MusicPodcast
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David Shaw of the Revivalists on Why Success Doesn't Make Life Easier
06/30/2026
David Shaw of the Revivalists on Why Success Doesn't Make Life Easier
David Shaw (The Revivalists) joins Andy for one of the most honest conversations we've had in a long time. Instead of promoting a record, these two dive into the stuff that actually sticks with you: anxiety, fatherhood, burnout, creativity, taking risks, finding happiness, and what it means to reinvent yourself in the middle of life instead of waiting until it's over. Check out our new partner to change the way you create videos. It's video editing for musicians made simple. They talk about: • Why "midlife crisis" should really be called a midlife awakening • Learning to trust yourself when life forces big decisions • Songwriting, imposter syndrome, and creating music that reflects who you are now • Mental health, breathwork, saunas, sleep, and recovering from burnout • Why comfort can become a trap • Touring, family life, and finding joy in the little things again • The signs the universe gives us when we're willing to pay attention It's funny, vulnerable, philosophical, and packed with the kind of conversation that usually happens after the microphones are supposed to be off. If you've ever wondered what successful artists worry about when no one's watching, this one's for you.
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Corook on Internet Hate, Identity & Starting Over
06/23/2026
Corook on Internet Hate, Identity & Starting Over
Corook joins Andy Frasco and Nick Gerlach for a candid conversation about viral fame, online hate, creative burnout, and the year that nearly made them quit music. After receiving death threats during a headline tour and questioning whether they even wanted to keep making songs, Corook found a way forward through a garage recording session with producer Kevin Farzad and James Alan. The result became How Do I Relate To You?, a new EP about staying connected in a world that feels increasingly divided. The crew dives into the stories behind "Scooby," "Kleptomaniac," and "Banana Peel," the pressure of chasing viral success, surviving social media as an introvert, Berklee College of Music, Pittsburgh pride, and why trying to please everyone is a losing game. It's a funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly vulnerable conversation about identity, creativity, and learning to be comfortable as the bent window blind that doesn't quite fit in. Plus: buckwheat pillows, blue-collar cities, internet echo chambers, and Andy's latest war against online trolls. Follow Corook:
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Metalheads, Bluegrass Fans & Vegas Chaos with Torrin Daniels
06/16/2026
Metalheads, Bluegrass Fans & Vegas Chaos with Torrin Daniels
On this episode of Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast, Torin Daniels from Kitchen Dwellers joins Andy and the crew for a hilarious conversation about metal music, bluegrass culture, touring life, Ireland, Planet Fitness memberships, blown-out knees, and one of the strangest Vegas weekends imaginable. The conversation dives into why metal fans might actually be the nicest people in music, the surprising overlap between metal and bluegrass musicians, and how both scenes attract passionate communities. Torin shares stories about discovering underground metal bands, playing packed and nearly empty shows, and why technical musicians often gravitate toward both genres. They also talk about touring with Kitchen Dwellers, life on the road, band dynamics, fan culture, songwriting versus jamming, and the realities of surviving in today's music industry. Plus: Vegas metal shows, Wizard of Oz at The Sphere, Irish drinking culture, tour buses, festival life, and some unforgettable tour horror stories.
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Most Bands Are Playing It Safe and Why Things Feel Soulless with Tom Hamilton
06/09/2026
Most Bands Are Playing It Safe and Why Things Feel Soulless with Tom Hamilton
Tom Hamilton of Joe Russo's Almost Dead joins Andy Frasco for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, work ethic, the jam band scene, rock music, songwriting, and what it really takes to build a career in music. From living in a Chevy Lumina and grinding through 200-show tours to selling out Red Rocks with JRAD, Tom shares the highs, lows, and lessons from decades in the music industry. The conversation dives into Joe Russo's Almost Dead, the legacy of the Grateful Dead, the difference between art and content, why some musicians stop taking risks, and how younger bands can bring excitement back to rock and jam music. Tom also opens up about Brothers Past, Ghost Light, songwriting, improvisation, music festivals, Bonnaroo, Dave Matthews Band, and the future of live music. Along the way, Andy and Tom discuss Phish, Geese, Cameron Winter, King Gizzard, grunge, punk rock, creativity, touring, collaboration, and the importance of taking chances both on stage and in life. If you're a fan of jam bands, rock music, guitar players, music podcasts, or behind-the-scenes stories from working musicians, this episode is packed with insight and hilarious moments. Topics include: Joe Russo's Almost Dead (JRAD) Grateful Dead and jam band culture Tom Hamilton's new album Brothers Past and Ghost Light Bonnaroo and touring stories Songwriting vs improvisation Phish and the modern jam scene Geese, Cameron Winter, and the future of rock music Music industry success and failure Creativity, risk-taking, and artistic growth.
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An 84-Year-Old Nurse and a 67-Year-Old Entrepreneur Share Their Biggest Life Lessons | Respect Your Elders #1
06/02/2026
An 84-Year-Old Nurse and a 67-Year-Old Entrepreneur Share Their Biggest Life Lessons | Respect Your Elders #1
Andy Frasco and Nick Gerlach launch a new series, Respect Your Elders, with two unforgettable conversations from Kavod Senior Life in Denver. Vivian, an 84-year-old retired nurse and writer, reflects on surviving a life-threatening illness, reporting on Hurricane Katrina, and why compassion still matters. Michael, a former athlete, award-winning cannabis baker, cookbook author, and entrepreneur, shares stories about success, regret, reinvention, and the lessons he's learned over nearly seven decades. Two lives. Decades of experience. Plenty of laughs. And a reminder that some of the best stories come from people who have already lived several chapters.
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Jackson Wetherbee onJay-Z Telling Him to Drop Out of College and Selling out Red Rocks
05/26/2026
Jackson Wetherbee onJay-Z Telling Him to Drop Out of College and Selling out Red Rocks
Jackson Wetherbee of The Elovaters joins the pod for one of the realest conversations we’ve had about what it actually takes to “make it” in music. From getting discovered by Jay-Z at 19… to getting dropped by a major label… to grinding bar gigs for nearly a decade while raising a kid… to finally selling out Red Rocks Amphitheatre — this episode is all about patience, consistency, and staying independent. We talk: • The insane story of playing for Jay-Z in person • Why he dropped out of college after signing to Universal • Touring in a converted school bus • Balancing fatherhood with life on the road • The reggae scene’s secret success formula • Why The Elovaters turned down major label offers • Nashville songwriting culture • Stick Figure, Dirty Heads, Pepper & the rise of independent “coastal” music • Building a career without blowing yourself up along the way One of the best musician conversations we’ve had in a minute.
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Brothers Comatose - Injuries, throwing up in bars and surviving tour
05/19/2026
Brothers Comatose - Injuries, throwing up in bars and surviving tour
The Brothers Comatose join Andy for one of the wildest hangs yet, from sleeping in the woods after a tree branch punctured an eyeball, to puking mid-set at punk bars in San Francisco, to surviving the Bandwagon death trap on tour. The crew talks bluegrass revival, viral success with “Harvest Moon,” touring with kids, Appalachia ghost stories, Mexico surf life, social media strategy, and how they somehow still like each other after years of living in vans together. Plus: ninja-star karate instructors, BYOB Pennsylvania strip clubs, Sawtooth Festival chaos, and why hiring a Gen Z mandolin player might’ve saved the band online. This one feels like sitting backstage at 2AM with a cooler full of PBR. 🍻
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Steve Earle on Addiction, Raising an Special Needs Son, and His Incredible Career
05/12/2026
Steve Earle on Addiction, Raising an Special Needs Son, and His Incredible Career
Legendary songwriter, performer, and actor Steve Earle joins Andy Frasco on the show this week for an interview that spans his entire career. This deep dive touches on him running away from home as a kid, doing drugs at a young age, being a recovering addict, and his role as a parent to a son with special needs. Steve Earle is one of the great orators of our time, and that is on display during this world-saving interview. He also talks about opening for Bob Dylan and his friendship with his hero, Townes Van Zandt. They even get into his love of New York Yankees baseball and Premier League Soccer.
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Green Room Stories That Shouldn't Be Told w/ Nick, Andy, and Neal
05/05/2026
Green Room Stories That Shouldn't Be Told w/ Nick, Andy, and Neal
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 sitting around before a trip trying to get our lives together.
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Fights, Relapse, and Tour Chaos: The Real Life of Langhorne Slim
04/28/2026
Fights, Relapse, and Tour Chaos: The Real Life of Langhorne Slim
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 enjoying the ride, plus how creativity holds up without drugs or alcohol. It’s a mix of wild stories, honest reflection, and real perspective on what “making it” actually means. If you’re chasing something big or just trying to figure things out.
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420 Livestream Special feat. Cooney, Damn Skippy, Jarv, & more
04/21/2026
420 Livestream Special feat. Cooney, Damn Skippy, Jarv, & more
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 roasting each other’s phone habits and porn stats. They’re later joined by rappers Jarv and Skippy, who share wild tour tales: a van transmission dying mid-tour, GoFundMe heroics, hitting a fan’s parked car and turning it into a show romance, puking outside hotels, skate–rap culture, mustard chugs on stage, and the deep brotherhood that forms on the road. The episode wraps with heartfelt affirmations between friends and a freestyle session to close out this very on-brand 4/20 extravaganza
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