Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast

We're opening the World Saving Podcast archives for this conversation with Mihali. Andy talks with the Twiddle frontman about losing his father at eight, finding sobriety, and the deeply personal stories behind songs like "Lost in the Cold" and "When It Rains It Pours."

They also get into Twiddle's hiatus, the pressure of jam-band expectations, finding a home in the reggae scene, and making the music that makes you happy. Plus, fatherhood, looping mishaps, and Andy telling the internet critics exactly where they can stick it.

This episode was previously recorded. References to upcoming music and tour dates are from the original conversation.

This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Andy's back and he's reading French love poems in Central Park now, we guess. Nick has some concerns. The boys reunite to talk about Andy's New York reset, grieving the loss of his friend Clark, and finding a life outside the party. They also get into the absurd economics of playing Red Rocks, why music managers need a new pay structure, and Andy's plan to write 100 songs before making a record with the band. Plus: Elizabeth Holmes, tour nightmares, recurring Billy Strings dreams, and whether reading in a bar makes you an asshole.

Andy's back from hiatus, Kanika Moore wants child support for their musical baby, and TAUK's Matt Jalbert is stepping out on his own.

First, Nick catches up with Kanika about her new duet with Andy, "Perfectly Yours," finding new dimensions in her voice, and why TAUK's clean tour bus and bunk-curtain rules deserve some recognition.

Then Andy sits down with Matt to talk about finding his voice as a solo artist, tackling imposter syndrome, and starting from scratch after years of building a band. They get into songwriting, leadership, self-promotion, and learning how to slow down without losing the fire. Plus: tour-van Monopoly grudges, basketball philosophy, and what happens when you throw beer cans at TAUK.

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Arts Fishing Club's Chris "Toph" Kessenich joins Nick Gerlach on Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast to talk about walking from Maine to Nashville with musicians he met on Facebook—and going viral years later for throwing hot dogs into a festival crowd. Toph explains why millions of views didn't translate into more music streams, how a suspected carjacking turned into a SoundCloud pitch, and what Arts Fishing Club is building beyond the viral video. We also get into the album Pocket Full of Mumbles, the band's move toward indie and psych rock, why AI misses the best part of making music, and what Jay-Z, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, and Brett Favre taught him about writing and taking chances. Check out Arts Fishing Club's "Some Kind of Dangerous," "Feed Me to the Wolves," and "Who Are You," and subscribe for more musician interviews, touring stories, and questionable advice. #ArtsFishingClub #AndyFrasco #WorldSavingPodcast 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-frascos-world-saving-podcast/id1356795309 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RolAiCWqzrl8rA3dyQE2r 📲 Follow Andy on Instagram: @andyfrasco

This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Why does a woman dancing at a Phish show make so many people angry? Erika Reacts joins Nick Gerlach on Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast to talk about jam band gatekeeping, sexism in music fandom, and what happens when your honest reaction isn't what fans want to hear. A classically trained opera singer and music educator, Erika shares her unexpected journey from USC's Thornton School of Music to motherhood, YouTube reactions, and discovering Phish. We get into the Disco Biscuits press-pass video that sparked a backlash, being accused of an industry plant after appearing next to Trey's dad, and why moms get judged for going to concerts while dads get a pass. Plus: why Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon didn't connect with her, discovering Frank Zappa's influence on "Fluffhead," her love of progressive rock, and the retro Nintendo games she'd play again with a completely wiped memory. An honest, funny conversation about loving music without needing permission from the people who found it first.

Karen is 77, originally from Brooklyn, and has absolutely no interest in speaking to your manager. She'd rather have a Jameson on the rocks and tell you about Woodstock, outrunning the cops on a motorcycle, and why you should never marry a cowboy. On Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast, this self-described "Jewish cowgirl from Brooklyn" shares her wild life, from running a lunch truck in a bikini in 1980s South Florida to owning bars and raising kids as a single mom. Along the way, she delivers some hard-earned advice about divorce, independence, and finally getting old enough to stop caring what everyone thinks. It's hilarious, unexpectedly emotional, and full of stories you couldn't make up. Meet the original Karen. Her advice? "Don't get caught." Subscribe for more conversations on Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast. #AndyFrasco #WorldSavingPodcast #Karen #seniorlife #interview #seniorcitizen 👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday

Old Crow Medicine Show frontman Ketch Secor joins Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast for a candid conversation about country music, the American dream, and what musicians owe their audiences.

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Ketch traces his path from teenage busking and riding freight-free on Amtrak to building a life in Old Crow Medicine Show. He shares how Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, and Woody Guthrie shaped his songwriting, discusses making peace with Willie Watson, and explains why playing the old songs never gets old.

Along the way, Andy and Ketch talk Molly Tuttle, Colonel Bruce Hampton, the realities of touring, and why a musician's job starts with giving people a good time.

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Water Tower's Kenny Feinstein convinced 311 frontman Nick Hexum to rehearse at an LA freeway off-ramp with one microphone, no monitors, and cars for an audience. Nick was nervous at first. By the end, he wanted to come back the next day.' This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Nick Gerlach talks with Kenny on Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast about playing bluegrass with John C. Reilly, growing up in Singapore and Mexico City, and finding his way from punk rock to traditional music. Kenny also opens up about the years addiction stalled Water Tower, how busking and daily livestreams helped him rebuild, and what he learned about making a living in music. Plus, Kenny tells the story of introducing Nick Hexum to Sierra Ferrell and explains why he calls bluegrass "the punk rock retirement plan."

This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Nick sits down with guitarist Mike Gantzer to talk about joining Andy Frasco & The U.N., the rumors connecting him to Umphrey's McGee, and the long-awaited return of Aqueous. Mike opens up about becoming a father, rediscovering the joy of playing music without carrying the business on his shoulders, and why being someone people actually enjoy touring with might matter as much as musicianship. They also get into the changing jam-band landscape, sobriety on the road, forgotten songs, brutal van drives, Mario Party grudges, and Mike's post-show ritual of cereal and Zelda. Plus: Is touring worse than your parents getting divorced? Why does every older Uber driver have a saxophone story? And what feels better—having a family or being absolutely hammered? A funny and thoughtful conversation with one of the most in-demand musicians in the jam scene.

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Lindsay Lou joins Andy and Nick for a wide-open conversation about building a home with Kyle Tuttle, creating stability after years on the road, and why she can feel equally comfortable commanding a festival stage or driving for hours in complete silence.

Lindsay gets candid about relationships, independence, ADHD, therapy, meditation, addiction, and her ongoing struggle to quit smoking. They also dig into jealousy, ambition, the Nashville and bluegrass communities, her reputation as the queen of the sit-in, and why sustainable success matters more than becoming a superstar. Plus, Lindsay explains why she and Kyle maintain separate band, and somehow the conversation ends with cigarettes, meth, toothpaste, and the meaning of life.

Lindsay Lou joins Andy and Nick for a wide-open conversation about building a home with Kyle Tuttle, creating stability after years on the road, and why she can feel equally comfortable commanding a festival stage or driving for hours in complete silence.

Lindsay gets candid about relationships, independence, ADHD, therapy, meditation, addiction, and her ongoing struggle to quit smoking. They also dig into jealousy, ambition, the Nashville and bluegrass communities, her reputation as the queen of the sit-in, and why sustainable success matters more than becoming a superstar. Plus, Lindsay explains why she and Kyle maintain separate bands—and somehow the conversation ends with cigarettes, meth, toothpaste, and the meaning of life.