Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

Corook joins Andy Frasco and Nick Gerlach for a candid conversation about viral fame, online hate, creative burnout, and the year that nearly made them quit music.
After receiving death threats during a headline tour and questioning whether they even wanted to keep making songs, Corook found a way forward through a garage recording session with producer Kevin Farzad and James Alan. The result became How Do I Relate To You?, a new EP about staying connected in a world that feels increasingly divided.
The crew dives into the stories behind "Scooby," "Kleptomaniac," and "Banana Peel," the pressure of chasing viral success, surviving social media as an introvert, Berklee College of Music, Pittsburgh pride, and why trying to please everyone is a losing game.
It's a funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly vulnerable conversation about identity, creativity, and learning to be comfortable as the bent window blind that doesn't quite fit in.
Plus: buckwheat pillows, blue-collar cities, internet echo chambers, and Andy's latest war against online trolls.
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On this episode of Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast, Torin Daniels from Kitchen Dwellers joins Andy and the crew for a hilarious conversation about metal music, bluegrass culture, touring life, Ireland, Planet Fitness memberships, blown-out knees, and one of the strangest Vegas weekends imaginable.
The conversation dives into why metal fans might actually be the nicest people in music, the surprising overlap between metal and bluegrass musicians, and how both scenes attract passionate communities. Torin shares stories about discovering underground metal bands, playing packed and nearly empty shows, and why technical musicians often gravitate toward both genres.
They also talk about touring with Kitchen Dwellers, life on the road, band dynamics, fan culture, songwriting versus jamming, and the realities of surviving in today's music industry.
Plus: Vegas metal shows, Wizard of Oz at The Sphere, Irish drinking culture, tour buses, festival life, and some unforgettable tour horror stories.

Tom Hamilton of Joe Russo's Almost Dead joins Andy Frasco for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, work ethic, the jam band scene, rock music, songwriting, and what it really takes to build a career in music.
From living in a Chevy Lumina and grinding through 200-show tours to selling out Red Rocks with JRAD, Tom shares the highs, lows, and lessons from decades in the music industry. The conversation dives into Joe Russo's Almost Dead, the legacy of the Grateful Dead, the difference between art and content, why some musicians stop taking risks, and how younger bands can bring excitement back to rock and jam music.
Tom also opens up about Brothers Past, Ghost Light, songwriting, improvisation, music festivals, Bonnaroo, Dave Matthews Band, and the future of live music. Along the way, Andy and Tom discuss Phish, Geese, Cameron Winter, King Gizzard, grunge, punk rock, creativity, touring, collaboration, and the importance of taking chances both on stage and in life.
If you're a fan of jam bands, rock music, guitar players, music podcasts, or behind-the-scenes stories from working musicians, this episode is packed with insight and hilarious moments.
Topics include:
Joe Russo's Almost Dead (JRAD)
Grateful Dead and jam band culture
Tom Hamilton's new album
Brothers Past and Ghost Light
Bonnaroo and touring stories
Songwriting vs improvisation
Phish and the modern jam scene
Geese, Cameron Winter, and the future of rock music
Music industry success and failure
Creativity, risk-taking, and artistic growth.

Andy Frasco and Nick Gerlach launch a new series, Respect Your Elders, with two unforgettable conversations from Kavod Senior Life in Denver.
Vivian, an 84-year-old retired nurse and writer, reflects on surviving a life-threatening illness, reporting on Hurricane Katrina, and why compassion still matters. Michael, a former athlete, award-winning cannabis baker, cookbook author, and entrepreneur, shares stories about success, regret, reinvention, and the lessons he's learned over nearly seven decades.
Two lives. Decades of experience. Plenty of laughs. And a reminder that some of the best stories come from people who have already lived several chapters.

Jackson Wetherbee of The Elovaters joins the pod for one of the realest conversations we've had about what it actually takes to "make it" in music.
From getting discovered by Jay-Z at 19… to getting dropped by a major label… to grinding bar gigs for nearly a decade while raising a kid… to finally selling out Red Rocks Amphitheatre — this episode is all about patience, consistency, and staying independent.
We talk:
• The insane story of playing for Jay-Z in person
• Why he dropped out of college after signing to Universal
• Touring in a converted school bus
• Balancing fatherhood with life on the road
• The reggae scene's secret success formula
• Why The Elovaters turned down major label offers
• Nashville songwriting culture
• Stick Figure, Dirty Heads, Pepper & the rise of independent "coastal" music
• Building a career without blowing yourself up along the way
One of the best musician conversations we've had in a minute.