Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

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July 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 sam...
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July 21, 2026

Rodrigo y Gabriela on Busking, Damien Rice & Starting From Nothing

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...
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July 13, 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 pla...
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July 7, 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 al...
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June 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.

They talk about:
• Why "midlife crisis" should really be called a midlife awakening
• Learning to trust yourself when life forc...
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June 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 div...
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June 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 communi...
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June 9, 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 ...
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June 1, 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 ...
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May 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 co...
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May 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 inst...
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May 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...
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May 5, 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 ban...
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April 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 th...
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April 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...
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April 14, 2026

Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna) on How He Survived It All

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 gi...
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April 7, 2026

Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello

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 cre...
March 31, 2026

Gym Etiquette, Existential Dread & Why Most Bands Fail w/ Andy Frasco, Nick, and Neal.

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 peop...
March 24, 2026

CJ Perry Talks WWE, Relationships & Mental Health

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 th...
March 16, 2026

Everybody Loves Raymond Creator, Phil Rosenthal, on Happiness, Travel, and Fear

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 ...
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March 10, 2026

Marc Brownstein of the Disco Biscuits Responds to Former Drummer

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 confl...
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March 3, 2026

Fyre Fest Founder, Billy McFarland

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 i...
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Feb. 24, 2026

Andy Checks in from Mexico

We've got a quick update for you guys this week. Andy is at his new hotel in Mexico (he's safe) and wanted to check in with everyone. We'll be back with a regular episode next week!
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Feb. 16, 2026

Ep 356 Magoo

Andy Frasco and Nick welcome rising bluegrass troublemakers, Magoo, to the World Saving Podcast for an interview that starts unhinged and then gets genuinely heartfelt. The conversation opens with tour-life, stories about the "rock band" era (opening for Buckcherry, shiny pants, chaos, ego, and bad decisions) before sliding into what really shapes musicians: sobriety, heartbreak, and the moments you realize you can't keep "sending it" forever. There's also an insane story about one of the member...