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

 

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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.

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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/

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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

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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.

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Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Jack Gould

Buckle up, fellow degenerates! This week, it's just Andy and Nick locked in a sweaty, unmoderated cage match of half-baked thoughts, overcooked opinions, and underwhelming life updates. No script. Just two fully grown men, spitting quips at one another as only real lovers can. Plus! A special call-in from Andy's new manager with a special reminder to grab your tickets to see Andy and the band play at CaveJam at The Caverns near Nashville, TN May 24th - May 25th! 

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Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

• Eva Simakas
• Mara Davis

Andy & Nick waste NO TIME flinging friendly fire at their reggae-adjacent frenemies (you know who you are) and diving ankle-deep into the murky waters of Indianapolis sports and politics (vote Nick Gerlach for mayor). Then it's time to get brassy: sure, 2nd wave ska ain’t quite reggae, but they’re definitely kissing cousins at the family reunion (after a few drinks). We dig into those tangled roots on the Interview Hour with Cleveland’s finest party instigators:  Tropidelic! A band so dank, even your stepdad’s dealer has heard of them. Also! Have you pledged your eternal devotion to OnlyFrasco yet? Join our subscription fan community for exclusive perks, peeks, and possibly even a video of Frasco’s nightly foot soak, complete with earnest confessions on which fungal creams work best. Sign up now, and you just might find you get more than what you bargained for...

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Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

• Mara Davis

Swingers Beware! Stop eating your dessert first and really ask yourself the tough questions, cuz this week we welcome Relationship Guru, Chanel Nicole Scott! Andy and Nick finally fulfill their mutual, long-lived desire to have Andy's lovelife and sexual proclivities ripped to SHREDS. Will this sage advice send Andy into a spiral from which he may never recover? Or will he come out the other side a new man... nay, a BETTER man... Listen and find out!

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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.

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Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

• Mara Davis

This week on the pod, Frasco admonishes us all to NOT BRING THAT **** TO NEXT WEEK. Marinate and move on, as the kind Dr. Frasco prescribes. Plus! He sits down with Twiddle frontman and jam-brother from another tour mother, Mihali. These two lords of chaos trip the light fandango, share war stories from the road, and sing the praises of the real MVPs: their tour managers — those brave souls who’ve saved their butts more times than anyone can count (and sometimes even after questionable substances were consumed). What's going on with Twiddle these days, you ask?

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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 [insert funny thing]: (720) 996-2403 

Check out our new album Growing Pains on all platforms 5/23/25!!

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Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

• Mara Davis
• Big Al
• Beau

Hey there... we heard about you. Yeah, that's right you're one of those fine human beings that enjoys a real good podcast, huh? Well, hold onto your butts, cuz we got one doozy of an episode for ya this week. Frasco opens the show with some advice: listen to that body of yours and marinate in some DOWN TIME. Or better yet, find yourself in the company of some friends like the superbly talented Dan Rodriguez and the inimitably effervescent Steve Poltz! It's a deep dive into the art of songwriting with three of the most disarming and emotionally moving artists that this humble podcast episode description writer has had the pleasure of writing a podcast episode description for... 

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Produced by Andy Frasco, Nick Gerlach, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz

Audio mix by Chris Lorentz

Featuring:

• Mara Davis