Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

Andy Frasco and the crew dive into one of those episodes that somehow starts with gym etiquette and ends with a full-on reality check about life, music, and why people need to stop waiting around. From awkward gym interactions to debates about philosophy, retirement, and whether anyone actually knows how to "live in the moment," this one goes everywhere. Nick Gerlach brings the heat with some brutally honest takes on musicians, success, and why complaining might be the biggest thing holding people back. There's also talk about touring, TV pilots, Sundance moving to Boulder, and the changing music scene. It's funny, chaotic, a little unhinged, and surprisingly real. If you've ever questioned your career, your habits, or just people in general, this episode hits.

Pro wrestler CJ Perry gets REAL—and nothing is off limits. From cocaine jokes to Adderall crashes, mental health struggles, and relationship breakdowns, this is the side of wrestling you never see. CJ opens up about life inside WWE, insane travel schedules, Vince McMahon stories, and the pressure of performing while falling apart behind the scenes. We talk addiction, identity, workaholism, and the dark side of chasing fame. Plus, wild road stories, industry secrets, and why the comedown after the spotlight can be the hardest part. This one goes deep.

Andy sits down with Phil Rosenthal, the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and host of Somebody Feed Phil, for a deep, funny, and surprisingly real conversation about life, travel, and finding joy. Topics include: Overcoming fear of the unknown Why travel is the ultimate life hack, loneliness, success, and building a meaningful life Hollywood, rejection, and reinventing your career Why most people are better than their governments Phil shares stories from around the world and breaks down how to stay positive without ignoring reality. #everybodylovesraymond#WorldSavingPodcast #Travel #Happiness #MindsetShift #LifeAdvice #SomebodyFeedPhil #AndyFrasco

Mark Brownstein joins Andy for a candid conversation about the recent Disco Biscuits split with their drummer, Allen Aucoin, and the public fallout around it. Mark shares his perspective on how things unraveled, including communication issues inside the band, the challenges of long-term creative relationships, and the business realities that can complicate everything even more. Andy also connects it to his own recent breakup with Shawn, so the episode turns into a broader discussion about conflict, friendship, and what happens when personal and professional relationships stop working the way they used to. It's an honest look at how one side is processing it in real time. The conversation touches on band dynamics, touring, money, resentment, and the hope that eventually people can move forward with some respect for what they built together. A thoughtful, and very real conversation between two good friends and colleagues. NOTE: Subscribers may have a duplicate version of this episode. The first ad read was muted in the previous upload. #DiscoBiscuits #MarkBrownstein #JamBand #MusicIndustry #BandBreakup

Billy McFarland, the disgraced founder of Fyre Fest, joins Andy Frasco and Nick to talk about life in prison, his biggest mistake, his relationship with Ja Rule, Blink 182 lying, and much more in his crazy life and career saga. This is a quick-hitting, back-and-forth interview with tons of great stories and even an Epstein-related tale he has never said before on a podcast, so check it out. No opening this week, we're getting right into it. You decide for yourself if you think Billy McFarland is really remorseful, or if he's just faking it for his next attempt. He owes over $26 million dollars and is doing everything he can to pay it off. This is a crazy story of bad decisions compiling and creating more bad decisions that led to serious time in prison.

We've got a quick update for you guys this week. Andy is at his new hotel in Mexico (he's safe) and wanted to check in with everyone. We'll be back with a regular episode next week!

Andy Frasco and Nick welcome rising bluegrass troublemakers, Magoo, to the World Saving Podcast for an interview that starts unhinged and then gets genuinely heartfelt. The conversation opens with tour-life, stories about the "rock band" era (opening for Buckcherry, shiny pants, chaos, ego, and bad decisions) before sliding into what really shapes musicians: sobriety, heartbreak, and the moments you realize you can't keep "sending it" forever. There's also an insane story about one of the members of the band getting attacked by a bear. Magoo gets into the turning points, festival misadventures, waking up in the wrong place, chasing the wrong people, and learning the hard way that the band comes first. From there, the episode dives into identity and craft: how bluegrass overlaps with metal and jam music, why improv is such a huge part of their live show, and how you translate that energy into a studio record without losing the magic.

This week on the World Saving Podcast, Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer Nancy Wilson joins Andy Frasco and Nick for an interview that covers the entire span of her career. They talk about scoring movies like Elizabethown and Almost Famous, being a trailblazing woman guitarist in a male-dominated industry in the 70s, what's next for Heart in terms of albums and a movie, and much more. She also discusses what it was like switching up their sound in the 1980s to keep up with the times and how she has stayed creative during her five-decade career as a bona fide rock star. Tune in this week for one of the best music interviews yet with plenty of fun facts you've never heard before about Nancy Wilson's career.

Andy Frasco sits down with Wolves of Glendale for a wildly honest, hilarious, and surprisingly deep conversation about comedy music, blowing up online, and saying "yes" when the universe nudges you. They break down how Wolves of Glendale went from Berklee kids and side projects to opening for Tenacious D, selling out shows, and building a massive fanbase. You'll hear how comedy and musicianship collided to create something real, plus why testing songs live, embracing failure, and trusting your gut still beats "posting at the right time." The crew also dives into Iron Songwriter, their new time-crunch songwriting series that turns movie lines into full songs in under an hour. If you're a musician, comedian, creator, or just someone trying to figure out how the hell anything works anymore, stick around.

Andy Frasco and Nick ditch the guest format and go fully unfiltered on this episode of Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast, tackling one of the most honest conversations in the jam-band world, including who needs to quit and why. The episode spirals into a ruthless (and mostly bleeped) breakdown of bands that should probably hang it up, bands that should come back, and why the scene feels oversaturated right now. From there, the target shifts to managers, why so many are five years behind, terrified of other managers, and still throwing money at the same tired marketing playbook. They also dig into the state of the music industry, from festival economics and oversaturation to why so many bands refuse to quit and why managers keep recycling the same outdated ideas. It's an inside look at how scenes get clogged, why presales matter, and what actually hurts live music in 2026. Producer Jack drops in to relive his destination wedding in Barbados, which was launched by a brutally honest rant about weddings, bridal showers, and the social pressure to spend thousands to prove you're "supportive." From gift fatigue to travel weddings and the misery of being too high up in the wedding party, Andy and Nick argue that the only winning move is being the seventh-best friend.

Amigo the Devil joins Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast for an honest conversation about grief, coincidence, creativity, and what happens when life resets you overnight. This episode starts with Andy and Nick setting the scene, then Danny opens up about losing his home in a fire, what it meant to him, and the strange twist that he was recording a different song as it was happening. They talk about the shock of having no warning, the whiplash of going on tour while still processing it, and the painful irony of realizing how many lyrics in his catalog reference fire. Danny also breaks down his songwriting process, including the "blank white room" mental space he uses to clear out noise and find intention before purpose. The conversation drifts into being present, chasing the next thing, living in the dark long enough for your eyes to adjust, and learning to save a little kindness for yourself. It is heavy, it is funny in the way only real friends can be funny, and it is one of the most vulnerable episodes we have ever recorded. Trigger warning: discussion of house fire, loss, and trauma. 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday

Ep 351: World Saving Awards Ceremony

This two-hour holiday special of Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast is a chaotic, honest, and hilarious end-of-year hang featuring deep laughs, uncomfortable truths, tour stories, and zero polish, exactly how this podcast is meant to be experienced. The episode includes extended conversations with Todd Glass, touching on stand-up comedy, mental health, creative burnout, vulnerability, and why embracing absurdity might be the only sane response to the world right now. Todd's segments are so funny you can hardly believe him, but this is far from a one-guest show. Andy Frasco and the crew also bounce through music industry chaos, life on the road, friendships, holiday stress, personal growth, and what they are thankful for this holiday season. It's a blending of comedy podcast energy with music-scene honesty and classic World Saving Podcast derailments. This episode is perfect for long drives home for the holidays, flights, late-night listening, or post-holiday decompression.

Patton Oswalt joins Nick & Andy for a really great interview that ranges from silly to profound. The meaning of life today Did Trump perform fellacio on Bubba? Todd Glass stories Grief and getting back on stage Living in a hallucination Eating mushrooms at Bonnaroo Patton's best advice Biggest mistakes Backlash to Patton's IG photo with Dave Chappelle Neal joins to ask Patton about roller coasters 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday 📲 Follow Andy on Instagram and TikTok: @andyfrasco and @worldsavingpodcast Call and leave us a message and we might respond to you on the show: (720) 996-2403 The World Saving Podcast is part comedy podcast, part music podcast — with raw musician interviews, funny podcast clips, and highlights from Andy's adventures on the road. Each week features musicians, comedians, athletes, or everyday legends. Watch this episode now on Volume.com & YouTube. If you like this podcast and want more, sign up for OnlyFrasco exclusively on Volume.com. They also have tons of live streams, concert recordings, and unique artist experiences. For all things Frasco, go to: AndyFrasco.com