Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

Latest Episodes:

EP 153: Steven Van Zandt Dec 28, 2021

Show notes

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; cuz on the Interview Hour, we welcome a living legend of stage and screen: Steven Van Zandt! Little Steven walks us thru his upbringing, how he discovered rock, and generally spends an hour being iconic all for our benefit. Andy and Nick update us with future talk. This is EP 153.

For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to:

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Check out Andy's new song, "Friends (A Song About Friends)" on iTunes, Spotify

Sprinkle some Little Stevie on your new year: littlesteven.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Shawn Eckels

Arno Bakker

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

Show notes

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...

For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to:

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new song, "Friends (A Song About Friends)" on iTunes, Spotify

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Todd Glass

Shawn Eckels

Arno Bakker

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

Show notes

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...

For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to:

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new song, "Friends (A Song About Friends)" on iTunes, Spotify

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Todd Glass

Shawn Eckels

Arno Bakker

EP 152: LP Dec 14, 2021

Show notes

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 of the episode?! On the Interview Hour we welcome Singer/Songwriter and high-quality hang: LP! Do record labels matter these days? Listen in for sage insight. Our friend Lyle sings us a catchy tune. Don't let the doomsdays get ya down. This is EP 152 y'all.

For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to:

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new song, "Friends (A Song About Friends)" on iTunes, Spotify

Don't overthink it! Stream LP's new album iamlp.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Lyle Divinsky

Arno Bakker

EP 151: Béla Fleck Dec 07, 2021

Show notes

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 Petropulos, or Floyd Kellogg. But more importantly, we have a living legend on the Interview Hour this week as we welcome Banjo legend, Béla Fleck! Lot's of sage wisdom and wild stories from the nicest dude. Andy closes the show with sick & also tight guitarist, Taylor Scott! EP 151, amirite?

For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to:

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new song, "Friends (A Song About Friends)" on iTunes, Spotify

Béla Fleck turns the key; get to know his music and pick up a banjo while you're at it: belafleck.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

The U.N.

Arno Bakker

EP 150: Ari Shaffir Nov 30, 2021

Show notes

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 comedian and darn nice fellow, Ari Shaffir! Listen in as Andy and Ari tread gracefully across a sea of topics such as introversion, comedy, and drugging your friends right in front of their kids. Plus: Brian chastises Andy for mushroom banter and Mara joins the circus. This is EP 150.

For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to:

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new song, "Friends (A Song About Friends)" on iTunes, Spotify

Treat yourself to some guffaw at arithegreat.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Mara Davis

Brian Schwartz

Shawn Eckels

Andee Avila

Arno Bakker

EP 149: Amanda Shires Nov 23, 2021

Show notes

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 Hour we welcome singer/songwriter & masterful fiddler, Amanda Shires! Andy and her discuss transcendental meditation, injuries, and her new Christmas album.. Nick conducts 1minInterview #2; Case subject: Floyd. It's EP 149, yo

For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to:

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new song, "Friends (A Song About Friends)" on iTunes, Spotify

Check out Amanda Shires while you're reading this!

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Mara Davis

Floyd Kellogg

Shawn Eckels

Arno Bakker

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

Show notes

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 welcome back the Obi-Wan to our Skywalker: Dave Schools! Andy and Dave go deep to talk on the legacy of Neal Casal, and discuss the new compilation album honoring his music and his enduring influence on us all. Dolav joins us to talk sports in a calm, cool, & collected manner. It's EP 148 yo.

For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to:

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new song, "Friends (A Song About Friends)" on iTunes, Spotify

Stream Highway Butterfly now: https://open.spotify.com/album/5AX09rVNqMNqtzOyRhrLSK

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

TW : Discussion of suicide

Featuring:

Brian Schwartz

Dieter, The German Swinger

Dolav Cohen

Arno Bakker

EP 147.5: Nick and Andy Green Room Sessions Nov 09, 2021

Show notes

A little quickie from the green room at Urbana's Canopy Club...

For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to:

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new song, "Friends (A Song About Friends)" on iTunes, Spotify

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Brian Schwartz

Nick Gerlach

Caleb & Eric (from James' place in Chicago)

Arno Bakker

EP 147: Paul Cauthen Nov 02, 2021

Show notes

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 sound ok?). And on the Interview Hour we welcome golden voiced, Texan singer/songwriter, Paul Cauthen! Discussions on health, drugs, and the space between those two abound. Shawn sings a song about truckers. PSA: Don't pour whiskey into your electric pianos. This is EP 147

For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to:

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new song, "Friends (A Song About Friends)" on iTunes, Spotify

Get into some real outlaw business: paulcauthenmusic.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Brian Schwartz

Nick Gerlach