Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

July 11, 2024

BONUS EP: Live at Ophelia's in Denver

We want YOU to come inside and share an intimate moment with us, won't you? Listen to Shawn's therapy in front of a live audience as he processes his aggression thru song, and scope out our version of the Newlywed Game in which we find out if we really know each other as well as we think. Oh, and the band for this show is RIPPING. Love each and every one of you beautiful freaks.

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July 8, 2024

EP 278: Couch (a Flood City Music Festival EP)

Go Karting rules, you guys. Andy, Nick, and Beau discuss off-tour band/crew vacations, but why must there be such a dividing line between roles and who goes on vacation with whom? Can't we all just vacation... together?! If you're in the Pittsburgh area around July 26/27, why not check out Flood City Music Festival and catch Andy Frasco & the UN?? On the Interview Hour we got long-distance savy, Boston band: Couch! Let's listen in and learn how a horny, wildly danceable band can make it work via...
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July 2, 2024

EP 277: Andy Richter (The Tonight Show)

A very special episode straight from the heart of the Volume.com! studios: we got all the Nick & Andy balderdash you've come to love and expect. But most importantly, on the Interview Hour we got a comedy legend, actor, and the textbook defintion of talk show side kick- Andy Richter! Find out what Mr Richter's been up to since making television history on the greatest of all late night talk shows. Also: congrats to our boy, Pizza Steve on becoming a father! Happy to have that lil garlic knot in ...
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June 24, 2024

EP 276: Kyle Tuttle (Golden Highway)

In which the chaotic union of Frasco and Gerlach - best friends and podcasting degenerates - serve up their brand of unfiltered & unwashed, RAW convos. Vegan & Keto friendly, too! These two are closer than a pair of sweaty underwear after a wild night out (and just as messy). And on the Interview Hour, Andy has a plucky chat with Kyle Tuttle, banjo maestro from Golden Highway! They riff on Kyle's musical journey, his innovative approach to banjo playing, and the high-energy antics that keep Gold...
June 21, 2024

BONUS EP: Don McCloskey

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around every once in a while, you could miss this BONUS episode coming at ya! Better late than never, right? We got singer/songwriter, Don McCloskey on the pod today! Settle in. Take a deep breath. Drink some water.

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June 17, 2024

EP 275: Nick and Andy catch up

It's that time of the month again... we present to you a sincere reunion betwixt two best buds. And what's more: one of those fine gentlemen, Mr. Nicholas Gerlach, has a new tune he'd like to slip into them ear holes. A cover of a Chris Cornell classic too! Feels good, huh? Also! Dont forget that Andy Frasco & the U.N. are on tour, coming soon to a town near you... www.andyfrasco.com/tour
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June 10, 2024

EP 274: Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band) & Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

Welcome, you beautiful weirdos, to today's episode; in which we dive * beak first * into yet another avian-themed band of heroes & freaks: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong! And more than just a band with a name that sounds like a Mad Lib experiment gone RIGHT, they're also our dear friends and old touring buddies, so we got a bunch of juicy catching up to do. Then, strumming our way into the Interview Hour, we got the interstellar, finger-blistering talent that is: Tim Reynolds! Tim can make six string...
June 7, 2024

BONUS EP: World Saving Podcast Live in Raleigh, NC

Joke for a smoke? Why'd the wook bring a ladder to the live podcast taping? Because they heard the lineup was going to be VERY high! We bring you now, an ultra special, rare BONUS episode of grade A audio smut. MMMMMmmm. You like that don't you? More lewd comedy, titillating conversation, and musical cacophony. love u! *smooches*

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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!

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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...