Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

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March 31, 2020

EP 79: Brandon Hardesty (Bumpin Uglies)

Andy gives us an update from inside the bunker. He's alive & well; however, if you ask his neighbors, they may say he's a little too alive & well. And on the Interview Hour, we welcome Brandon from Bumpin Uglies! Learn the juicy details about bridges burnt and a drummer's broken leg. We present to you a new Planned Parenthood segment and urge you to think twice about reckless communal swapping of fluids. We're in a pandemic afterall. Stay inside and keep on keepin on this is EP 79

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March 27, 2020

EP 78.5: A Quarantini with Brian Schwartz

Another end-of-the-week check in from your friendly, neighbourhood quarantiner: Andy Frasco. A familiar, guiding voice emerges from the eerie silence of lockdown... it's Andy's manager and voice of reason, Brian Schwartz!

Ahri reviews. Spotlight on the incredible, John Craigie at the top of the show.

Stay inside, y'all.

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March 24, 2020

EP 78: Rev (The Lil Smokies)

Unhindered by the bonds of public decency (i.e. clothing), Andy stands defiant and ready for this brave new world we call "Quarantine." And he asks of us, "why not make the most of this forced downtime?" On the interview hour, we welcome the One & Only: Rev, from The Lil Smokies! Will we learn how he got that name? Listen in as Shawn sings the ballad of our age. Arno keeps it Relevant. STAY INSIDE. This is EP 78.

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March 19, 2020

EP 77.5: A Quarantini EP w/ Jeremy Salken (Big Gigantic)

On a special end of the week update, Frasco hosts good buddy and fellow-quarantiner, Jeremy Salkin from Big Gigantic. They keep their distance physically, but grow closer emotionally. Dolav finds new outlets for his competitive side. Expect an extra episode every week from the WSP team as we get through this pandemic together, separately.

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March 17, 2020

EP 77: Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers

Whilst the world idealizes a couch potato lifestyle, Andy is bunkering down & broadcasting diversions for folks in search of extrication from their quarantine blues. And so, we welcome Joe Hertler to the Interview Hour! Joe and Andy share stories from the road, fighting the urge to quit, and what it's like to kayak in 20° weather. Ahri reviews COVID-19. Shawn & Beats urge you to second guess that line! Wash those hands and practice socializing from a distance. This is EP77.

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March 9, 2020

EP 76: Jerry Joseph

Andy speaks his mind on the looming, anxiety-ridden panic of our time and invites our good buddy, Dave Schools to introduce the legendary, Jerry Joseph to the Interview Hour! Jerry and Andy talk about addiction and what it takes to overcome negative thoughts and emotions. Andy premieres the band's new single, Garrett hijacks Dolav's Sports minute, and we close out with co-host and deep bro, Taylor from Vintage Pistol. This is EP76.

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March 3, 2020

EP 75: Brendan Bayliss & Ryan Stasik (Umphrey's McGee)

Big Something vs. Andy Frasco & the UN "Royal Rumble 2020" tour has officially come to an end... And to help soothe that pain of separation, Frasco & the boys jump on tour with LEGENDS, Umphrey's McGee! We welcome guitarist & lead vocalist, Brendan Bayliss to the Interview Hour and learn about his origin story. Shawn & Andee have good advice for expectant mothers. Ryan Stasik rejoins the show as Andy's co-host to close out the week. "We are going to win" EP 75.

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Feb. 18, 2020

EP 74: Round 2 w/ Caleb Hawley & Karina Rykman

Andy recaps his birthday week, including a savage, on-stage roasting from comedian Kyle Ayers. Meanwhile, the band revels in a taste of the high life: Chipotle. And on the Interview Hour, we welcome back incredible singer/songwriter and all around great-dude, Caleb Hawley! Caleb and Andy talk about owning your sadness and harnessing it for performance. Ahri reviews Andy's pro-wrestling aspirations. We close by catching up with the fabulously talented, Karina Rykman. This is EP 74...

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Feb. 11, 2020

EP 73: Nick MacDaniels (BIG Something)

On a very special episode of The World Saving Podcast, Andy opens by impelling his audience to squeeze every ounce of enjoyment out of life. "Cuz you don't know what happens when you die." On the interview hour we welcome our new deep-bro, Nick MacDaniels from Big Something! The boys have been on an epic co-headlining tour the past week. And we present to you, the world premiere of Andy Frasco and The U.N.'s newest single: "Keep on Keepin' On." Comedian, Kyle Ayers joins Andy to close the show a...
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Feb. 4, 2020

EP 72: Zak Barnett (American Authors)

This week, we get hints as to what went down during Widespread's Panic En La Playa. And we welcome singer, Zak Barnett from the group, American Authors! Zak talks about his time at Berklee and his goals to be the best. Arno keeps it relevant and Ahri tells us who he'd go gay for. We close the show with Andy's longest running band mate and soul brother, Ernie Chang, as cohost. This is EP 72.

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Jan. 29, 2020

Remembering Kobe Bryant

"You can't stop people from trying to limit your dreams, but you can stop it from becoming your reality. Your dreams are up to you. I encourage you to always be curious, always seek out things you love, and always work hard once you find it. So with that, I'll let you carry on with your evening. Please know: I'm thinking of you, supporting you, and encouraging you. Always. Peace" -Kobe Bryant

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Jan. 21, 2020

EP 71: G. Love (G. Love & Special Sauce)

Denver's newest resident, Andy Frasco, opens the show solo-style. He then reveals his own workaholic tendencies as he welcomes Philadelphia's own, G. Love to the interview hour. They talk about the effort it takes to find stability & family life while slogging it out on the road. The guys then take a stab at figuring out what Love means. Good luck, fellas! Dolav makes sports predictions, with enthusiasm; and Arno analyzes the lyrics of Phish through the lens of mathematics. Ryan Montbleau joins ...
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Jan. 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.

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Dec. 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...

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Dec. 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. Stay tuned for a special post-credits, holid...
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Dec. 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.

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Dec. 3, 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.

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Nov. 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.

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Nov. 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.

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Nov. 5, 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.

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Oct. 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.

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Oct. 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.

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Oct. 8, 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, both musically and spiritually. 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 both launch their own Pres...
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Oct. 1, 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.

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