Andy and Nick celebrate Andy's biggest songwriting success as Snoop Dogg performs "Let It Run" (written by Andy and Chris Gelbuda) with Zac Brown Band. Chris calls in with exclusive details from the Hollywood recording session.   Episode Highlights: Snoop Dogg and Zac Brown collaborate on Andy & Chris's song "Let It Run" Behind-the-scenes stories from hanging with Snoop in Hollywood Hilarious debate: Which jam bands would US Presidents follow? Wild tales from Nantucket's billionaire beach scene Bill Belichick spotted at the Chicken Box with his 24-year-old girlfriend Summer festival tour updates and the reality of backstage culture Nick's upcoming Widespread Panic after-party in Asheville   We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com Check out our sponsor, Gardenista: https://drinkgardenista.com/  

Grahame Lesh sits down with Andy Frasco and Nick Gerlach to discuss the monumental task of organizing the Golden Gate Park Grateful Dead 60th anniversary celebration. Graham opens up about processing his father Phil Lesh's passing while honoring his legacy through music. Topics Discussed: The "10,000 sit-ins" concept and musical directing challenges Processing grief while celebrating Phil Lesh's incredible life Growing up in the Grateful Dead community and finding his own musical path The impact of Terrapin Crossroads on Bay Area musicians The Grateful Dead legacy as a "tree with many branches" Behind-the-scenes stories from a life in the Dead family Building community through improvisational music Links: Grahame Lesh: https://www.grahamelesh.com Midnight North: https://midnightnorth.com Watch this episode now on Volume.com & YouTube. We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and share your best Grateful Dead memory: (720) 996-2403 Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com

Andy Frasco and Nick Gerlach welcome Outside Lands founders Rick Farman (Superfly) and Allen Scott (Another Planet Entertainment) for an inside look at creating one of America's most successful music festivals. The founders reveal the three-year process of convincing San Francisco to allow amplified music after dark in Golden Gate Park and share the story of booking Radiohead as the first band to break the 7pm curfew. Topics Discussed: The current state of music festivals and why multi-genre festivals are surviving How Bonnaroo's success inspired the creation of Outside Lands The $5 million annual park fee and tens of millions in production costs Leaving fence gaps for feral cats and other unique SF requirements Why they believe festivals need to spare no expense and do things right Their philosophy on booking emerging artists before they blow up White whale artists they've chased (Prince, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin)   We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com Check out our sponsor, Gardenista: https://drinkgardenista.com/

Nick Gerlach flies solo while Andy's in Nashville, bringing you conversations about AI music, unanswered phone calls, and drummer/fragrance entrepreneur Isaac Teel's guide to smelling good and staying spiritual. Topics Discussed: Nick's thoughts on AI band Velvet Sundown and why it's "inevitable but won't replace real artists" The great band name theory - why all band names after 1992 are terrible Isaac's Forever Sinclair fragrance line and why cologne's alcohol content is ruining your game Drake's fake abs, BBL rumors, and general weirdness as a "theater kid trying to be tough" NYC vs Denver life - why the pizza will never be the same but the fruit here slaps Balancing spirituality with Denver's party scene - "love people enough to leave them alone" TAUK's evolution, writing new music, and their August 16th Levitt Pavilion show We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message: (720) 996-2403 Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com Check out our sponsor, Gardenista: https://drinkgardenista.com/

Andy Frasco and his band spill tour secrets: String Cheese crew fights, swearing fines, and epic chaos! Andy Frasco and his band deliver the wildest tour stories yet in this no-holds-barred episode. From crew conflicts at major festivals to getting fined hundreds for swearing at family shows, the boys share the real deal about life on the road. Topics Discussed: The String Cheese Incident crew showdown at The Caverns Getting fined $250 per F-bomb at family-friendly shows Band dynamics and relationships on tour Epic tour stories from Steamboat to private shows Behind-the-scenes crew interviews and tour life reality Motivational advice from each band member The challenges and rewards of touring as a family   We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com

Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken of Big Gigantic join Andy and Nick to discuss the realities of maintaining an electronic duo for 17 years, from creative processes to tour economics. Topics Discussed: The "Mamba Mentality" approach to consistent music creation and band longevity How Dom balances family life with intensive music production schedules The true costs and challenges of touring in 2025's changed music landscape Building Rowdy Town into Red Rocks' premier electronic music festival The pressure and expense of maintaining cutting-edge visual production Finding and developing collaborations like their work with Ash (Ashnikko) Partnership dynamics and trust in a two-person creative and business relationship   We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com Check out our sponsor, Gardenista: https://drinkgardenista.com/  

Andy and Nick are back with major announcements and unfiltered tour stories in this can't-miss episode! Here's what went down: Allie's having a baby! The guys celebrate band member Allie Kral's pregnancy with an emotional gender reveal (spoiler: it's a boy!) Nick's jam band video goes viral - Breaking down his controversial take that's got the whole scene talking Real talk about band finances - Andy gets brutally honest about spending on band dinners and tour expenses Health check with IV therapy - Why Andy's hooked up to IVs and what touring really does to your body Tour bus confessions - Uncensored stories about band dynamics, camaraderie, and life on the road Political hot takes - The guys dive into Middle East conflicts and current events (warning: opinions ahead!) Chaos phone calls - Multiple check-ins with band members lead to classic WSP moments Get ready for laughs, tears, and the brutal honesty you've come to expect from the World Saving Podcast. This one's for anyone who's ever wondered what really happens when the show ends and the tour bus rolls on. Watch this episode now on Volume.com & YouTube. We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com Check out our sponsor, Gardenista: https://drinkgardenista.com/ Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz  

Comedian Trae Crowder breaks down rural politics, southern stereotypes & why Trump won over his hometown Podcast Website: https://www.worldsavingpodcast.com/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldsavingpodcast/ +++ Join Andy Frasco and Nick Gerlach for a raw conversation with Trae Crowder, the viral "Liberal Redneck" comedian, as he breaks down how his small Tennessee hometown went from blue to MAGA, why the opioid crisis devastated rural America, and how he uses comedy to challenge southern stereotypes. Trae gets real about growing up in a town with no traffic lights, losing his dad early, and becoming the political outcast who still loves his roots. From bombing at corporate gigs to crushing it at Comedy Works Denver, Trae shares hilarious stories about the comedy grind, dealing with death threats, and why people assume he's a Trumper based on his accent. Plus, he explains the difference between southern fakeness and LA fakeness, and why he's done trying to change MAGA minds—he'd rather change how coastal liberals see the South. Visit traecrowder.com for tour dates We also have a brand new sponsor--Gardenista!

In this episode of Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast, Andy and Nick talk with the legendary Marc Broussard about super fun topics like almost dying at jazz fest, panic attacks on airplanes, and getting dropped from your record label. We also have a brand new sponsor--Gardenista! 0:17 Introduction to Mark Broussard 1:18 Gardenista  3:37 Mark's Career Journey 4:21 Interview with Mark Broussard 5:18 Jazz Fest Dehydration Incident 7:12 Panic Attacks and Insights 11:00 Fear of Flying 14:39 Touring Australia 16:58 Meeting Music Legends 17:20 Early Career and Success 23:26 Writing "Home" 27:03 Family and Personal Life 37:01 The Atlantic Records Experience 42:18 Reflections on Record Deals 52:48 Staying Grounded in Music 59:45 Life Lessons and Legacy 1:07:31 Reflections on Personal Goals 1:09:28 Conclusion and Goodbyes FOLLOW/LISTEN TO ANDY FRASCO Bio Link: https://ffm.bio/andyfrasco Website: https://www.andyfrasco.com/ Store: https://andyfrasco.merchtable.com/ Tour Dates: https://www.andyfrasco.com/tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyfrasco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyFrascoBand/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ANDYFRASCO TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andyfrasco Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4scyTeRfyqCWVATfPP7SGu Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/andy-frasco-the-u-n/396604446 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AndyFrasco Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B006WG8SE6/andy-frasco-the-u-n YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCLwhjKEWIzZD1O23MsaAPUA Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/andyfrasco Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/5073038 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/5119076 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/andy-frasco-and-the-un/ARc7zfj9c7nb7jg Songkick: https://www.songkick.com/artists/5390528-andy-frasco-and-the-un Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/4960740-andy-frasco-and-the-u.n.

  Backstage Drama at Governor Ball When Headliners Bail and Budgets Explode Ever wondered what it takes to put on a massive music festival in the heart of New York City? Well you're about to find out, because we're diving deep into the world of festival promotion with Tom Russell, co-founder of Governor's Ball. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the music industry's biggest events, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and disasters that come with organizing a multi-million dollar festival. From dealing with fickle artists to navigating city politics, Tom lets us in on what really goes on behind the scenes. Yep, We've Got a Ye Story Get ready for some good ones, including: The time Kanye West bailed mid-set An amazing lineup that lost tons of money The evolution of festival crowds and why your sneakers might be in danger WTF is Happening to the Music Industry?! We're not just talking about Governor's Ball. Tom shares his thoughts on: The current state of the jam band scene Why EDM exploded onto the festival circuit How changing music tastes affect festival lineups Talking Business. Are we all Screwed? Ever wondered how much it really costs to put on a festival? Tom breaks down: The eye-watering budget for Governor's Ball How festivals compete with venues like Madison Square Garden The delicate dance between promoters, agents, and artists Advice for Aspiring Industry Pros If you've ever dreamed of working in the music industry, Tom's got some great tips for you. Learn why internships might be your secret weapon and how to stand out in a crowded field. So grab your VIP wristband and join us for an unfiltered look at the thrills, spills, and bills of the festival world. You might even walk away with a newfound appreciation for your next over-priced venue beer. Need a visual aid to accompany your podcast? Watch this episode now on Volume.com & YouTube. We're psyched to partner up with Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Don't forget to sign up for OnlyFrasco for the latest and greatest from Andy, plus exclusive monthly live streams. Call and leave us a message: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms, out now! Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Jack Gould