Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

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EP 153.5: World Saving Awards Ceremony
Jan. 3, 2022

EP 153.5: World Saving Awards Ceremony

An Awards Show in which our road worn hosts recollect their 3 month long fall tour to haphazardly bestow their deep appreciation upon the most deserving (in NIck's opinion) Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more ...

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EP 153: Steven Van Zandt
Dec. 28, 2021

EP 153: Steven Van Zandt

No better way to start your day than with our very own podcast bard, Shawn Eckels, recapping the highlights of this year thru the highest of art forms: song parody. And we got you on a DOOZY of a finale to close out season 4;...

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EP 152.5: A Very Mushy Xmas with Todd Glass Part 2
Dec. 22, 2021

EP 152.5: A Very Mushy Xmas with Todd Glass Part 2

In which Andy and his old pals: Todd Glass, Phillis, and Nick Gerlach, take an Heroic dosage of psilocybin and squeegee their third eye. This is part 2 of our Christmas tradition... Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast ...

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EP 152.5: A Very Mushy Xmas with Todd Glass Part 1
Dec. 21, 2021

EP 152.5: A Very Mushy Xmas with Todd Glass Part 1

In which Andy and his old pals: Todd Glass, Phillis, and Nick Gerlach, take an Heroic dosage of psilocybin and squeegee their third eye. This is part 1 of our Christmas tradition... Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast ...

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EP 152: LP
Dec. 14, 2021

EP 152: LP

All good things must come to an end, and so it is with heavy hearts that Nick and Andy bid a fond farewell: to tour. To Mexico. To yelling at each other on the daily. Will Nick reveal his true feelings for Andy before the end...

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EP 151: Béla Fleck
Dec. 7, 2021

EP 151: Béla Fleck

Andy and Nick rate the men of the jam scene, based mostly on the quality of jawline and whether they have a cool, reptilian-like nickname. Rate our show on iTunes and cast a vote for who's hottest: Ryan Stasik, Gator Petropul...

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EP 150: Ari Shaffir
Nov. 30, 2021

EP 150: Ari Shaffir

The band: in an ever-fluctuating state of abuse and recovery. Of what, you might ask? Alcohol and each other, mostly. That's right, we have more 1-minute interviews with Nick Gerlach! And on the Interview Hour, we welcome com...

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EP 149: Amanda Shires
Nov. 23, 2021

EP 149: Amanda Shires

Andy & Nick discuss the end of tour, Thanksgiving, and the crush we all have on Todd Glass. Warm your heart by the fires of this pair's banter as they decide whether they'll miss each other after tour. And on the Interview Ho...

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EP 148: Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) Round 4
Nov. 16, 2021

EP 148: Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) Round 4

A call from his manager clues Andy into some good news for the band (& some REALLY good news for the German swinging community). We check in with our listenership to see how everyone's doing. And on the Interview Hour we welc...

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EP 147.5: Nick and Andy Green Room Sessions
Nov. 9, 2021

EP 147.5: Nick and Andy Green Room Sessions

A little quickie from the green room at Urbana's Canopy Club... Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Check out Andy's new song, "Frien...

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EP 147: Paul Cauthen
Nov. 2, 2021

EP 147: Paul Cauthen

The band is down a bassist and a drummer but this rollercoaster ain't stopping; not even when the Halloween Sunday Scaries hit. Gerlach nominates Shawn Eckels as president and Andy agrees that a pay raise is in order ($30 sou...

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EP 146: Eli Winderman from Dopapod
Oct. 26, 2021

EP 146: Eli Winderman from Dopapod

Andy gets thrown thru a table at his show in Buffalo and Nick accidentally takes a 50mg dose of edibles before playing. What's up with Buffalo and why does it rule? Find out whilst Andy tries to get Floyd to kiss him on the m...

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EP 145: Wes & Tommy from Moon Taxi
Oct. 19, 2021

EP 145: Wes & Tommy from Moon Taxi

Andy and Nick take some time to give Arkansas a little love- not just for the 6am bars, but also for how easy it is to be a manwh0re there. Self-control is important! And on the Interview Hour, we welcome new friends, Wes & T...

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EP 144: Melissa Etheridge
Oct. 12, 2021

EP 144: Melissa Etheridge

Andy and Nick contemplate life, death & the merits of non-theism. Is there just One consciousness shared amongst all living things, like some kind of Socialist Energizer Bunny? Or perhaps we're here to simply help out some re...

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EP 143: Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Break Science)
Oct. 5, 2021

EP 143: Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Break Science)

On the Interview Hour we welcome a powerhouse of a musician, living drum legend, and all around good-dude, Adam Deitch! No cuts given today as we present to you Andy's unfiltered conversation with tons of stories and insights...

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EP 142: Ryan Montbleau & Luke Bemand (Lespecial)
Sept. 28, 2021

EP 142: Ryan Montbleau & Luke Bemand (Lespecial)

Andy and co-host Nick Gerlach finally conclude who the hot guy in the band is (spoiler alert: it's our boy, Beau). Plus: inspiring words of wisdom and (helpful) discouragement from Nick. And just because we love each and ever...

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EP 141: Bert Kreischer
Sept. 21, 2021

EP 141: Bert Kreischer

What's a band without a tour van to do when stuck in the city by the bay? Mourn the sad, sad loss of our old friend and tour van and well... make podcasts, of course. But Soft! What light through yonder window breaks? On the ...

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EP 140: Jay Blakesberg
Sept. 14, 2021

EP 140: Jay Blakesberg

Andy is joined this week by local sexpot and tour van sasshole, Nick Gerlach! Updates from the road: what fate will befall the band's van? Tune in now for some titillating tidbits as we solve the riddle of Andy's latest sex d...

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EP 139: Kanika Moore (Doom Flamingo)
Sept. 7, 2021

EP 139: Kanika Moore (Doom Flamingo)

Bonnaroo: Cancelled! It is a period of unrest for musician's round the country as our intrepid heroes search for the means to juggle life's lemons. Andy is here to say: the juice is worth the squeeze, yall. On the Interview H...

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EP 138: Jackie Venson
Aug. 31, 2021

EP 138: Jackie Venson

Andy and the boys are getting ready for their Bonnaroo debut this week. And by "getting ready," I mean to say: drinking heavily. On the interview hour we welcome multi-instrumentalist, musical prodigy, and KILLER songwriter, ...

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EP 137: Son Little & Kris Lager
Aug. 24, 2021

EP 137: Son Little & Kris Lager

On a very special, doubleheader episode of the WSP, we're giving you twice the recommended daily dosage of interviews. We kick off this set of deep questions in the shallow end with our old buddy, Kris Lager just before bring...

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EP 136: Faye Webster
Aug. 17, 2021

EP 136: Faye Webster

In a world dying for a drink, what lengths might YOU go to stay hydrated? Andy welcomes the insatiable Plasma Princess to discuss the potential health benefits of imbibing that sweet golden discharge from your bod. And on the...

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EP 135: Dave Macklovitch (Chromeo)
Aug. 10, 2021

EP 135: Dave Macklovitch (Chromeo)

Andy invites members of the band to grade our thick skinned bass player, Floyd Kellogg! Listen in as they air their grievances publicly, and ask the question: is Floyd a man, or a trash can for the band (as in, a literal tras...

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EP 134: Rick Mitarotonda & Peter Anspach (Goose)
Aug. 3, 2021

EP 134: Rick Mitarotonda & Peter Anspach (Goose)

Andy and the boys are back playing shows and reflecting once more on the strange experience of being incredibly high on mushrooms while at airports in the south. And back for round 2 are the boys from Goose, Rick & Peter! Fin...

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