Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

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EP 119: Samantha Fish Mar 30, 2021

Show notes

THE BAND IS BACK... (for at least one show anyway) Andy & Co. celebrate a very special Passover with some new friends. And on the Interview Hour we welcome a good friend, a model songwriter, and a KILLER guitarist: Samantha Fish! She and Frasco reminisce on the good ol' days back in Kansas City. Nick Gerlach both loves and hates Los Angeles; just as he both loves and hates himself. Shawn sings a beautiful song. And Andy closes us out with some weekly encouragement. This is EP 119.

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

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new album, "Keep On Keepin' On" on iTunes Spotify

Do yourself a favor! listen to samanthafish.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Grandpa Frasco

Shawn Eckels

Nick Gerlach

Arno Bakker

EP 118: Kamasi Washington Mar 23, 2021

Show notes

Andy wins big and reflects on the impermanence of health and the immutability of time. So step back, take a breath, and know that the answer has always been Compassion: For others, and for yourself. On the Interview Hour we welcome LA's own living legend and music GURU: Kamasi Washington! Andy gets a peek inside Kamasi's life philosophy. Don't miss this one. And Nick Gerlach gets frustrated with Andy's success in gambling. This is EP 118. Stop Asian hate.

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

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new album, "Keep On Keepin' On" on iTunes Spotify

Don't miss out on www.kamasiwashington.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Ahri Findling

Nick Gerlach

Arno Bakker

EP 117: Allen Stone Mar 16, 2021

Show notes

Andy spends more time than usual on his knees this week. Find out why on another exciting episode of "dude, what did you eat?!" And on the Interview Hour we welcome the One we hold in highest esteem: Allen Stone! Will Andy discover the secret to Allen's golden tongue? Ahri reviews the 17 pounds he's gained in quarantine. Plus: A special number from Shawn & Andee. Don't miss this one, y'all. It's EP 117, afterall.

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

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new album, "Keep On Keepin' On" on iTunes Spotify

Feel something REAL and listen to Allen Stone www.allenstone.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Jameson Mangan

Shawn Eckels

Ahri Findling

Andee "Beats" Avila

Arno Bakker

EP 116: Tony Hawk Mar 09, 2021

Show notes

Andy runs southbound to find communion with his demons but discovers his true self instead. Mike Gantzer introduces his band DEATHKINGS. And the Man; The Myth; The 900 aerial ICON: Tony Hawk is on the Interview Hour! Listen in to hear the gnarly details of life as a young professional skateboarder and what it means to grind the metaphoric rail of an ever-changing career. Dolav yells at Andy about sports. Nick Gerlach helps close us out. This is the Tony Hawk ep. SickTIGHT.

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

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new album, "Keep On Keepin' On" on iTunes Spotify

Shout out to my childhood hero: tonyhawk.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Brian Schwartz

Ahri Findling

Dolav Cohen

Nick Gerlach

Arno Bakker

EP 115: Nathaniel Rateliff Mar 02, 2021

Show notes

On a very special episode of the World Saving Podcast, Andy offers his undying encouragement to a world wrought with both joy and anguish. Plus: dick jokes. And on the Interview Hour, we welcome show favorite and legendary songsmith, Nathaniel Rateliff! He and Andy chew the proverbial fat while Andy tries not to come off as the mega fan that he is. Nick Gerlach has thoughts about Frasier. To close us out we welcome guest co-host, Sean Holmes of the fabulous Nectar Sunglasses. This is EP 115.

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

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new album, "Keep On Keepin' On" on iTunes Spotify

Get to know Nathaniel Rateliff a little better: www.nathanielrateliff.com

stay cool out there & get yourself some Nectar Sunglasses

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Brian Schwartz

Nick Gerlach

The U.N.

Arno Bakker

EP 114: Grahame Lesh & Dave Bruzza (Greensky Bluegrass) Feb 23, 2021

Show notes

Andy points out: there's no sense sleeping on your dreams, so get to know your demons and then put those freeloaders to work already! 2nd season of his talkshow comes out soon, and no joke: it's really good, y'all. On the Interview Hour we welcome Grahame Lesh! Andy and Grahame talk about growing up surrounded by music royalty, and reminisce on live shows and getting rained out. Joe gives us some quick stonk tips. We close the show with guest co-host Dave Bruzza from Greensky Bluegrass. This is EP 114.

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

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new album, "Keep On Keepin' On" on iTunes Spotify

Get yourself some Grahame Lesh and follow him at www.grahamelesh.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Brian Schwartz

Joe Angelhow

Arno Bakker

EP 113: Maggie Rose & Cody Wales (Magic Beans) Feb 16, 2021

Show notes

We leave no emotional stone unturned this week as Andy connects deeply, emotionally to a Nina Simone song and is then moved by a show about an existentially depressed cartoon horse. On the Interview Hour we welcome new friend to the show and masterful singer, Maggie Rose! Dolav sends Andy his stereophonic birthday well wishes with a side of career advice. And Cody Wales from Magic Beans joins Andy to close us out. This is EP 113.

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

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new album, "Keep On Keepin' On" on iTunes Spotify

Listen to Stars and more from Nina Simone

Listen to the inimitable, Maggie Rose at www.maggierosemusic.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Ahri Findling

Dolav Cohen

Arno Bakker

EP 112: Al Schnier (Moe.) Feb 09, 2021

Show notes

Has Andy's holy quest to find a purpose in life finally come to an end?? Was the missing ingredient this whole time just a dog?! Well, not *just* a dog, but nevertheless: the quest continues... And on the Interview Hour we welcome another legend from the Jam scene: Al Schnier from Moe.! Andy and Al catch up after a year of not seeing each other and talk stories from the long and winding covid road. Nick Gerlach joins Andy to close us out and gives us his thoughts on the worst of all holidays. This is EP 112

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

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new album, "Keep On Keepin' On" on iTunes Spotify

Listen to Moe. you filthy animals! moe.org

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Brian Schwartz

Nick Gerlach

Arno Bakker

EP 111: Matt Quinn (Mt. Joy) Feb 02, 2021

Show notes

Oh, hello there. And welcome to the podcast about not being too hard on yourself; cuz whether it's covid or your favorite basketball team losing, we must remember: In time, this too shall pass. And on the Interview Hour we welcome Matt Quinn from Mt. Joy! Andy and Matt talk quantum mechanics, dark matter, and conformal cyclic cosmology... jk. They talk about music for like an hour. Dolav has a few words to share about his favorite sports team. And our boy, Nick from Big Something shares a song. This is EP 111.

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

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new album, "Keep On Keepin' On" on iTunes Spotify

Don't forget to listen to good music! mtjoyband.com

And sprinkle some Big Nick in your morning coffee: bigsomething.com

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Ahri Findling

Dolav Cohen

Nick MacDaniels

Arno Bakker

EP 110: Bootsy Collins Jan 26, 2021

Show notes

New Year. New Season. Same ol' $#!t... Andy opens with words of encouragement, urging us all to play this year with more compassion & a little less self-doubt. On the Interview Hour, we welcome an absolute LEGEND- the Funk Maestro himself- Bootsy Collins! It's Bootsy, baby, so listen up cuz he's giving out stories and wisdom FOR FREE. Ahri gives 2020 one final review. John Craigie debuts a new song to herald the end of a trying 4 years. This is 2021. Time to get funky.

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

AndyFrasco.com

Check out Andy's new album, "Keep On Keepin' On" on iTunes Spotify

Get some Bootsy in your life! thebootcave.com

and while you're at it, listen to more John Craigie, too

Produced by

Andy Frasco

Joe Angelhow

Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

Ahri Findling