Elovaters leader singer, Jackson Wetherbee, once had an audition at Def jam with Jay-Z. It obviously went well because he was told after the meeting that he had to drop out of college. Beyonce's husband even called his mom. The deal didn't work out, but his career still did. He…
Jackson Wetherbee of The Elovaters joins the pod for one of the realest conversations we’ve had about what it actually takes to “make it” in music. From getting discovered by Jay-Z at 19… to getting dropped by a major label… to grinding bar gigs for nearly a decade while raising…
They're giving it away like candy.
Nick doesn't like philosophy nerds who try to make 800-page books out of just common sense. To be fair, common sense isn't common.
Cameron Winter, lead singer of Geese, joined Andy and Nick and talked about how the band met at a prestigious private school in Brooklyn. They got their start during an extracurricular program at the school. He then talks about how his father, who is a composer and runs a sync…
Steve Earle used to chauffer for his friend with no license when he lived in Nashville. One day, it led to him meeting Neil Young. Two legendary singer/songwriters meeting on accident. Hear more of the story in the main interview.
Legendary songwriter, Steve Earle, on raising a teenager with autism at the same time at his age. He does into it more in the full interview. 👉 Check out new episodes on Volume.com every Tuesday
Andy Frasco talks with Brothers Comatose about the early days of touring and who things were so much simpler when we were young. Never grow up, kids.
Brothers Comatose joins us this week (the entire band) and they have a ton of great stories from their time as a touring band. This includes this one about one of the members getting a myriad of injuries from his wild and risky lifestyle.
The Brothers Comatose join Andy for one of the wildest hangs yet — from sleeping in the woods after a tree branch punctured an eyeball, to puking mid-set at punk bars in San Francisco, to surviving the Bandwagon death trap on tour. The crew talks bluegrass revival, viral success with…
Songwriter, Steve Earle, talks bout running away from home to Houston when he was 14 to meet his hero. Being a chauffer and how it led to him meeting Neil Young. He also talks about how they wouldn't let his use drugs when he first came around because he was…
Legendary songwriter and actor from the Wire, Steve Earle, talks about people having kids for the wrong reasons and how it won't "complete you" or save your relationship. It's honestly better if it happens as a surprise.
Steve Earle has been to a lot of Yankees games, like a lot. He was at the last game in the old Yankee Stadium and the first game in the new one. He says the new one is better, and it's not even close. Of course, the old one is…
Steve Earle joined Andy Frasco this week and talked about his entire life. He even got into his intense Yankees fandom, and why he thinks the new Yankees stadium is superior to the old Yankees stadium. Do you agree? He then ends the Yankees talk with a story about how…
Steve Earle loves to sit up close and personal to watch his favorite baseball team, the New York Yankees. One time, he was sitting near Trump at the game and took the chance to heckle him, and he left the game early because the Yankees had no chance of winning.…
Steve Earle talks about how he would get the best stuff during his short time in prison. It has its own economy, and it all starts with zoos and wam wams...or snacks. 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday
Legendary songwriter talks about the prison economy when he was in prison for almost a year in Tennessee. He talks about how it all revolves around the commisary and zoo zoos and wam wams. Then he talks about the Cadillac version of a cigarette and how you get it. You…
Steve Earle realized his autistic son is his guru while he was visiting Ram Dass in Hawaii. This is just one great story from the full interview. Check it out now. 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday
Steve Earle says people mostly vote with their wallets. He then adds that he knows a lot of leftists in New York City who secretly voted for Giuliani. Does this mirror the Trump situation?
Steve Earle was opening for Bob Dylan after his generational album, Guitar World. He was hitting rock bottom on drugs. He then got an intervention from his hero, Townes Van Zandt, in the form of a single song.
Legendary songwriter, performer, and actor Steve Earle joins Andy Frasco on the show this week for an interview that spans his entire career. This deep dive touches on him running away from home as a kid, doing drugs at a young age, being a recovering addict, and his role as…
In this opening segment, Andy and Nick catch up on life, Alaska, and the incredible career of Steve Earle. We’re diving into why Steve is one of the greatest American songwriters, his iconic role on HBO’s The Wire, and his surprising love for the Yankees and Premier League soccer. We…
Bush lead singer, Gavin Rossdale, compares his writing process to John Lennon of the Beatles. They both love to borrow chords from other keys. He said this happened because he is self-taught and doesn't really understand keys to begin with. His greatest weakness is his gretest strength. 👉 Subscribe for…
In this special archive episode from the old channel, Gavin Rossdale, lead singer of the generational rock band Bush, joins Andy Frasco for a candid interview where he really opens up. He discusses his mother leaving him as a child and how abandonment shaped his songwriting and his quest for…