Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

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June 3, 2024

EP 273: Goose & Karina Rykman

Truly, a red letter date in the history of podcasts, we gotchu a massive double header today as we open with friend, bassist/DJ, and all around New York City badass Karina Rykman opening the show! Andy & Nick give her the spotlight as they pilfer some incredible stories from her time on Earth being cool as hell. And we got the SINGULAR golden boys of the jam band scene, GOOSE on the Interview Hour today! Big questions answered, such as: WTF happened?! Listen in and find out...

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May 27, 2024

EP 272: Molly Tuttle & Chair Throwing Guy

Such vile threats over Mayor McCheese? It's just a little comedy, guys! GATEKEEPERS beware. Denver's own Sherriff Nottingham is coming for ya. All your chairs are belong to Cody. And on the Interview Hour we welcome one of the First Ladies of Bluegrass; multi-instrumentalist singer, Molly Tuttle! Not just a virtuosic guitarist, her expressive vocals and ability to blend traditional bluegrass with contemporary influences makes her really stand out amongst the cream of the crop. Plus: she's on tou...
May 24, 2024

BONUS EP: Barbara

LOCAL FRIDAY (or 'breakthru friday?' we're workshopping) Bonus episode alert! A convo with Denver's own Barbara, that you don't wanna miss. Don't forget to drink some water this weekend and tell the person in the mirror that you love em

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May 20, 2024

EP 271: Andy and Nick catch up

Updates from our dear brother and would-be/SHOULD-BE presidential candidate, Todd Glass. A man of the people with great, albeit extreme solutions. Hear him out y'all. And guess what?? It's our boy Nick Gerlach's BIRTHDAY. Let's celebrate his presence on this here Earth with a full episode of non-sense talk therapy for Frasco and a sharing of tea amongst old friends. Updates on upcoming LIVE shows both for the podcast and the U.N. Get your tickets Denver! It's going DOWN with some very special gu...
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May 13, 2024

EP 270: Joe Gatto (comedian - Impractical Jokers)

Shawn opens the show with a tasteful response to last week's musical guest. Bayliss, the Scotty Pippin of Umphrey's McGee gets nauseous and blows chunks before a show with Andy. And Nick relates Andy's genitalia to a popular science-fiction genre. Then, on the Interview Hour we got comedian, tv personality, and all-around excellent hang, Joe Gatto, of Impractical Jokers fame! Andy and Joe get very real, very quick. Work-Life balance, parenting, and whether or not prank show groupies are a thing....
May 10, 2024

BONUS EP: World Saving Podcast Live in NYC

A special BONUS episode in which you, our faithful listener, get to peep some excellent comedy, conversation, and musical cacophony. We love ya! *smooches*

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May 7, 2024

EP 269: Gavin Rossdale (Bush)

A special birthday note from one, Mr Floyd Kellogg. Andy is joined by Beau for an opening segment about what one does on a sleepless night in Florida. Good ol' fashioned fun... maybe a bevy of beautiful women, and a few toots to boot may have been at play too. Also: should we install cameras on the tour bus so we can livestream our very own Truman Show experience for your pleasures? On the Interview Hour, we got guitarist and vocalist, Gavin Rossdale from a little 90's band called Bush, ever hea...
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April 29, 2024

EP 268: Jeremiah Fraites (The Lumineers) & Sam Fribush

We got a brand new song as a secret debut for y'all! Another collab with our pals, Little Stranger, the new song is called "God at a Festival." Enjoy it.... or else. Andy & Nick open the show with the homie extraordinaire, Sam Fribush - this dude can wail on an organ like you wouldn't believe. Also: what it's like to work with a legend like Charlie Hunter. (Is 8 strings too many for a guitar? We don't think so) It's a keyboardist w3t dream as we welcome back to the Interview Hour: Jeremiah Frait...
April 25, 2024

BONUS EP: DJ Williams

Bonus episode LIGHTNING round with our good buddy: guitarist & upstanding gentleman, DJ Williams! Not only does he have a killer resume working as lead guitarist for Karl Denson's Tiny Universe and Shots Fired, but he's also going solo with his recently released, outstanding new record. Andy & Nick chew the fat and get down to how DJ went about charting his course through the tempestuous waters of a life lived in music.

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April 22, 2024

EP 267: Andy & Nick Catch Up

Andy & Nick catch up, and we all benefit. Also! Have you seen the band's tour dates? Chances are they'll be in a town near you. Be afraid, be very afraid...

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April 15, 2024

EP 266: Ryan Miller (Guster)

Andy's joined by long time friend/lover, Dolav Cohen for another manic episode of sports yelling, and yet another blast from the past in the form of his old buddy/new bass fill-in Nick Chamian of Colorvision! "Everybody's talking in their sleep; They push a lot of air around, but don't say much of anything. Except when they're laughing like some ghosts under a sheet; Everybody's talking in their sleep." On the Interview Hour this week, we got Ryan Miller, famously of Guster but also well versed ...
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April 9, 2024

EP 265: Carter Cruise

It's Tuesday. We think. Hard to tell with all this traveling Andy and the boys have been up to - where are they know? Where am I now?? Somewhere, working hard to bring you this HIGHLY charged episode. Choose your battles as Jason reminds us from the band's new tour bus but do always seek that special sit in from Rage Kage himself: Kyle Gass. Also: is Gonzo driving the tour bus?? Time is a flat circle. And on the Interview Hour we got cool girl, DJ, producer, and former adult film star, Carter Cr...
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April 1, 2024

EP 264: Joe Bonamassa

We open with show bard, Shawn's opus, a real musical masterpiece: Comfortably Hung. A beautiful coming of age song about accepting one's massive... blessings. The band has a tour BUS?! Midnight updates on the bunk's snoring soundscapes, the broken water pump (BEAU), and maybe even the new Playstation 5 on board. Keep it crispy. And on the Interview Hour we got blues guitar shredding legend, Joe Bonamassa! Most Most importantly: is Andy into cake sitting corn?? Listen in to find out!

And guess w...
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March 25, 2024

EP 263: Mason Ramsey

Let's be clear on one thing: it was Laura's idea, yall. And while we're at it, let's talk about stimulating music videos; or better let's focus on just how wild Charleston is (and also the joys of friend make outs). Work Hard/Play Hard. A real comming of age story this episode as we welcome rising star, Mason Ramsey onto the Interview Hour! He may be the next Roy Orbison with his recent shift from what he used to be to what he is now. And you know what else is fun? Listening to Andy's new single...
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March 19, 2024

EP 262: Sam Herring (Future Islands)

NEW SONG ALERT! Andy Frasco and the U.N. have a new single to debut and you're in for a banger. Please enjoy. Then on the Interview Hour we got Sam Herring from synth pop band, Future Islands! Sam's got a diverse portfolio of insanely good music but mostly: he is THE consummate performer (I mean, have you seen that one late night performance??) and Andy gets to pick his brain. How cool is that??

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March 11, 2024

EP 261: Nick, Todd Glass, & Andy Recap the Tour

The podcast is ON THE ROAD. So whilst Andy, Nick, Todd Glass, and oh yes: Beau "Beauregard" Bilinski are taking a day off in New York, lets check in with them and find out how this tour's been. Has everything gone to plan and who's bringing WHAT onstage?? Also: Todd wonders if maybe Schwartz is right... about everything. Keep the Sunday Scaries away by livestreaming each one of these live shows on the one and only: Volume.com! And don't forget to hear Andy call Nick by the wrong sax player's nam...
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March 4, 2024

EP 260: Nick Hexum (311)

Floyd get his music hijacked by Andy to start us off. Nick approves! Speaking of Nick & Andy: find out what these two have up their sleeve with the upcoming World Saving Podcast Tour that kicks off real soon! Who's in the band? Who's the special guest? Does anybody have a smoke I can bum?? And on the Interview Hour, we got the legendary lead singer/rhythm guitarist of 311 on the show: Nick Hexum! Nick is forever hot. And does music outside of 311 you may not be aware of. REAL GOOD music at that....
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Feb. 26, 2024

EP 259: Jim Norton

Andy gets a needling call from his agent to discuss the infamous "bro rate" that plagues his management. Andy & Nick reunite to open the show and process the last 2 weeks of Andy's tour... also how much we all missed Nick. Does Andy drink Malört? Or can he resist the temptation to party in Chi-town sans nasty regional booze? And on the Interview Hour, we got the very funny, multi-hyphenated sparkling personality of Jim Norton to get us thru the week! Jim & Andy speak on trans rights, loneliness ...
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Feb. 19, 2024

EP 258: Jaime Wyatt

Andy receives a not indecent proposal as he breaches celebrity 'hall pass' status. Congrats Andy! Joining us to open the show, we got a real one in Sam Sutton. And what's this? Shawn Eckels joins in to give some updates on the World Saving Podcast Tour! And on the Interview Hour, we got Nashville based outlaw country songwriter, Jaime Wyatt! Andy and her talk about her new record, doing time, arena tours, and overcoming addiction. Don't let the immensity of those topics scare ya off, cuz we make...
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Feb. 12, 2024

EP 257: Bruce Hornsby

Brian introduces us to a new word today: ADMONISH. Listen in to hear him teach Andy some of its meaning (and on his birthday no less!) Andy Frasco & the U.N. is back on the road and quite possibly in a town near you! Check Andy's tour dates to see just how close and whether your mom will allow it. Your mother aside, lets focus on the real exciting news: we get to welcome to the Interview Hour, legendary songwriter, pianist, and fellow sports fan: Bruce Hornsby! Andy gushes and Nick glues the rou...
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Feb. 5, 2024

EP 256: Andy and Nick Catch Up With Friends

Shawn Eckels hits ya with a full band ode to Frasco's Monday Motivations. Craig Brodhead from Cool Cool Cool joins the fray as he, Nick, and Andy discuss whether OJ Simpson really did do it (spoiler: he totally did it). In other news: murder is legal in California so long as you have money! But more than just news from 30 years ago, we got an entire episode devoted to learning, community service, and the pursuit of happiness. Mayyyyybe a few c*m jokes for good measure? But strictly NO Turkuaz go...
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Jan. 29, 2024

EP 255: Round 2 with Jon "Barber" Gutwillig (The Disco Biscuits)

This week, we present a special World Saving Exclusive: Recently unearthed, early-days Nirvana demos that we give to you free of charge, dear listener. Find out what genius sounds like right at the top of the episode. And on the Interview Hour we got a special repeat visitor in the Disco Biscuits own, Jon Barber! Its a death match between him and the FACTS. What will Andy Frasco uncover about Barber's background: Is he from Jersey, or is he from Philly? And what malign fantasies lurk in the dark...
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Jan. 22, 2024

EP 254: LP Giobbi (Gem & Jam Music Festival EP)

DONT JUDGE US BRIAN. We're not doing well. Listen in to show bard Shawn as he croons our collective cry for help. More excitingly, we present to you another installment in our Gem & Jam Music Festival series! As such, we got you your FDA recommended daily dosage of all the hot Nick & Andy gossip PLUS a conversation with Josh Pollack to talk Arizona vibes, gems, & his music festival wheelings and dealings. On the Interview Hour, we welcome House DJ/Producer, classical pianist, and human ray of li...
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Jan. 15, 2024

EP 253: LeeAnn Kreischer

Everyone must shut up as Show Bard Shawn draws upon your heart strings with a new cover of a classic tune. Let them tears flow, baby. Ironic covers: yay or nay? Andy & Nick discuss the merits of hipster ethics and whether Creed's music can every truly be 'good'. Plus: why do bassists often come from such gilded upbringing? On the Interview Hour we got our new favorite person, LeeAnn Kreischer! Andy & Nick got tight with the incredibly funny LeeAnn on Bert Kreischer's comedy cruise. Friendships (...