Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

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Sept. 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.

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Sept. 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

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Sept. 6, 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.

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Aug. 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 $h!* talking. Ep 56 is live everywhere... NOW

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Aug. 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.

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Aug. 7, 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.

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July 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 get high to end it. RIP Art Neville, and thank you for being the Prometheus of Funk. Ep 53, live everywhere now.

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July 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.

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July 9, 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.

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June 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.

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June 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.

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June 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.

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May 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 N...
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May 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

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May 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 gets down deep with what's been going on in his world, and it all leads into an amazing discussion with David Shaw, lead singer of The Revivalists. Deep thoughts in the deep end of the pool; heavy man. Tune in now to episode 45 NOW

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April 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.

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April 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.

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April 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.

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April 2, 2019

EP 41: Neal "Fro" Evans (Dopapod)

Andy's co-host this week is Mike Gantzer from Aqueous. The guys catch up a bit, talk all things jam, and dive into Mike's connection with Dopapod. And speaking of Dopapod, we got Neal Evans on the interview hour! Andy and him talk about the hiatus and how Neal stays fresh through his various outlets. We hear a story about a Christian metal dance circle (not to be confused with a most pit). This is Episode 41, and it's metal af.

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March 26, 2019

EP 40: Chuck Morris (AEG Presents)

Travis from Wild Adriatic is Andy's co-host again this week. The guys talk promoters and debut a few songs. This all leads up to the main event: legendary promoter, manager, and trailblazer in the Colorado music scene- Chuck Morris. He tells us about his journey and even a story about a hockey puck?! Episode 40 live now.

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March 19, 2019

EP 39: Magic Giant

While on tour thru the northwest, the U.N. and Wild Adriatic make a pit stop in Buffalo, NY. A few days off spent in seclusion naturally leads to us to some sticky situations. Travis from Wild Adriatic and Andy recap the last few days on the road and discuss mental health. With all this excitement, let's not forget about the interview hour wherein Andy sits down with Magic Giant. We get to hear about the band's plans, aspirations, and a story about a festival when things went wrong. This is Epis...
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March 12, 2019

EP 38: Jeremy Salken (Big Gigantic)

This episode is all about growth and evolution. Shawn Eckels, Andy's bandmate and guitarist for the U.N., is our co-host. We find out more about Shawn; how he joined the band, and hear about clashes between this episode's co-hosts. On the interview hour, Andy sits down with Jeremy from Big Gigantic. Jeremy tells us about his journey as a musician, the roots of Big G, and what's going on with the band today. This is Episode 38.

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Feb. 26, 2019

EP 37: Ryan Stasik & Joel Cummins (Umphrey's McGee)

Andy sits down with his rockstar Uncle, Mike Dillon to start the show. They talk about the hardships of constant road life, and inspire each other to fight through the writer blocks in order to continue making fearless music. Then on the interview hour we have Jam legends Ryan Stasik and Joel Cummins from Umphrey's McGee to talk about all things Umph and how to have a long and healthy career in this ever changing industry. This is Episode 37.

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Feb. 19, 2019

EP 36: Ivan Neville (Dumpstaphunk & Neville Brothers)

This week Andy starts the show by sitting down with his manager, Brian. Brian lovingly reiterates his concern for Andy's longevity. In the interview hour, Andy gets some great stories and insights from the LEGEND Ivan Neville. Ivan tells us about growing up in New Orleans, James Booker pretending to be a cop for months, and touring with the Stones. Halftime gives us a behind the scenes look at Andy's Instagram DMs. We close the show with a special treat from the UN. Episode 36 live now.

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