Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

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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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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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69
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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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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56
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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51
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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48
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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