Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast W/ Yeti

Jake Owen just released a new album, Dreams to Dream. In this conversation we don't talk about that at all; instead we go deep on his family life, mindset, and competitive nature. We also touch on how Nashville has changed over the years, antics with his twin brother, and the roundabout way he got to live his father's dream by golfing with Jordan Spieth at Pebble Beach and talking trash to Phil Mickelson.

This week Andy is joined by Jeremy Salken and Josh Litwack, two of the founders of Quantizr, a new financial management platform specifically for touring artists. This one is for the real music industry junkies. Here's some of the highlights: Jeremy and Josh's backgrounds and why they started Quantizr Why the music industry is run on Excel Sheets and Google Drive How this compares to other industries (no surprise, the music industry is way behind) The economics of touring Jeremy explains commissions How Quantizr makes data more actionable for artists and their team Spreading education on financial literacy for artists Neal "Fro" Evans hops on to ask a few questions

In this episode Andy gets to chat with one of his heroes, Travie McCoy. They chat about Gym Class Heroes, Riot Fest, Andy's time working at Fueled by Ramen, and Travie's deal with Hopeless Records. Andy and Travie swap Berlin arrest stories. Then the conversation takes an initimate turn, as Travie discusses his history with drug addiction and bi-polar disorder. This was a really fascinating and fun interview and we hope you enjoy it!

Last week the Disco Biscuits rocked the jam community with the news that they have replaced longtime drummer Allen Aucoin. Why is everyone replacing their drummers? We brought in Neal Evans of Dopapod and Scotty Zwang of Umphrey's McGee to help us figure it out.

Taz Niederauer joins the podcast this week! We have a really great conversation that touches on his time at Yale, touring with Jon Batiste, becoming a songwriter, and more. Here are some of the highlights: New Haven Pizza Yale secret societies Growing up on the road and fitting in with his own generation Becoming a songwriter and finding your own sound Andy's love life - Taz's advice Going shirtless NBA basketball Andy's newest embarassing tour story

Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast archive episode with Cameron Winter, lead singer and songwriter of Geese. Cameron discusses touring with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, growing up in New York, and forming Geese as kids at Brooklyn Friends School. He reflects on how the band planned on quitting after high school until they signed with Partisan Records. They also discuss Cameron's solo record Heavy Metal and how it pushed him in new creative directions. We also ask the question on the mind of all jam band nerds: Is there beef between Geese and Goose?

This episode of the World Saving Podcast starts silly and quickly turns into a brutally honest look at the music industry in 2025. You will hear unfiltered talk about ego, gatekeeping, inflated touring costs, bus rentals, backline fees, and why festivals feel like a risky bet. It is part therapy session and part industry reality check. The conversation then widens into community, capitalism, and whether modern music lost its rebel spirit. There is talk about audience expectations, Live Nation headlines, club economics, and what it takes to keep a band on the road. Things get weirdly fun with reality TV chatter about Love Is Blind in Denver, a detour into aliens and UAPs (also known as UFOs), like Atlas, plus how AI and copyright are changing creativity and marketing. A timely call from comedy legend Todd Glass adds real perspective on progress, history, and why the next generation might actually fix some of this. It is raw, funny, and surprisingly hopeful. 

The legendary Warren Haynes has returned to the podcast! We discuss his influences, his early years in Nashville, touring with David Allan Coe, his time with the Allman Brothers, songwriting, and more. This is a deep dive with some awesome stories. Check out Andy opening for Gov't Mule on Oct 25th and 26th in Newport, KY and Charlottesville, VA.

Buckle up everybody, this one gets pretty out there. First Andy and Nick catch up after a long tour. Then they are joined by Steph Tolev (check out her new special Filth Queen on Netflix!) for one of the best conversations we've had. We have some good laughs talking trash about Joe Rogan and the Austin comedy scene, followed by an enriching conversation about the porn industry and Steph's fascination for gross body stuff.

In this deeply personal conversation, Lukas Nelson joins Andy Frasco to explore what happens when music becomes your salvation. They discuss how childhood trauma shaped his artistic journey and why he chose authenticity over celebrity after "A Star Is Born." Topics discussed: The meaning of life and creating your own identity beyond famous parents Processing family trauma - losing his brother to suicide and its ripple effects Music as a spiritual practice and why it saved his life His years backing Neil Young and what he learned about artistry Working on "A Star Is Born" and choosing artistic integrity over fame Songwriting philosophy - honoring the muse and creating timeless songs Three years sober - trading addictions and working toward longevity Website: https://lukasnelson.com

Andy is still on the road so Nick is doing his first solo interview and it's a big one: Ryan Stasik from Umphrey's McGee. Nick and Ryan chat about breaking in their new drummer, Gen X bands, Steelers/Browns, what age is appropriate for a kid to see an Andy Frasco show, and much more. 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/

Andy & Nick are finally reunited in Denver where they go live on OnlyFrasco, catch up, and hang with the fans. Topics Discussed: Nick's trip to see the Oklahoma Michigan game Andy's failed proposal/Say Anything moment Andy talks about seeing Oasis and Lady Gaga Speed dating guitar players Kokomo, IN Andy profits from an embarassing story 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/

Andy Frasco's entire band joins for an unfiltered AMA session while touring through St. Louis. With special guest Matt Jalbert from Tauk filling in on guitar, the guys tackle your burning questions about everything from tour arrests to favorite shrimp dishes. Topics Discussed: Lead guitarist's knee injury and 4-month recovery timeline Guest guitarists filling in throughout the tour "What's your favorite shrimp dish?" and other hilarious fan questions "Who leaves the toilet seat up on the tour bus?" - tour confessions Band members' arrest stories from multiple countries The wildest venues they've played across America What each band member wants to be remembered for 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 F

Taylor Meier of Ohio folk-rock sensation CAAMP joins Andy Frasco for an unforgettable conversation about making it in music without overthinking it. From Athens coffee shops to Columbus arena shows, Taylor shares his band's incredible journey. Episode Highlights: - How CAAMP recorded their debut album in a Ford dealership with a Windex bottle counterweight - The band's philosophy of never using setlists and reading the room every night - Taylor's mentor Jesse Henry - the long-haired folklore figure who taught songs, not scales - Why overthinking kills creativity and how tequila saved their first record - Stories from the road: $700 casino wins and pre-show dice games - The journey from 200 people at Casa Nueva to selling out Columbus's Nationwide Arena - Working with Phil Cook, Waxahatchee, and other North Carolina music legends Website: www.caamptheband.com 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,

Andy Frasco interviews an actual Sasquatch! The 7-foot tall, saxophone-playing cryptid known as Saxsquatch shares incredible stories about life as Bigfoot in modern society, from his musical family tree to raising Baby Little Squatch on tour. Topics Discussed: Growing up in a Sasquatch family with Grandfather Bigfoot Meeting girlfriend Thick Foot at a chess game during a rave Raising their 4-year-old Little Squatch while touring in a minivan Why he started wearing glasses (spoiler: he was scaring babies) Getting a government laser license for his live shows Selling out venues across America including Cervantes Ballroom Wild encounters with humans at festivals and in the woods His 13-year sobriety journey and finding peace through music Visit Saxsquatch at: https://www.saxsquatch.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

Nick Gerlach and Drew Birch take over hosting duties while Andy tours the East Coast. The duo breaks down the week's wildest stories and Andy's meteoric rise to family-friendly rock stardom. Topics Discussed: Dean Cain (aka Dean Tanaka) signing up as an ICE agent despite playing the ultimate illegal alien Andy Frasco's Levitt Pavilion show breaking all-time attendance records with 7,000 fans Ice Cube's new War of the Worlds movie achieving a perfect 0% on Rotten Tomatoes Why musicians need to stop complaining about having to pay for promotion The cringe factor of political merchandise and celebrity endorsements Flamingos' new album "De Estrada" dropping September 12th 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

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 t

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,

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 eve

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-