Andy is joined by long time friend and bassist Nick Chamian for an IN DEPTH discussion on The Hippy who lives in all of us. How did he get in there? What does he even WANT... and how to hold on tight for dear life whilst on the road with the Frasco band. But! On the Interview Hour, we got the keyboardist and founding member for the LEGENDS who are …

Nick Only Knows (What Andy Would Do) (To the tune of "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys) [Verse 1] They play with the heat, it’s more than just fun, When Nick hits a note, Andy comes undone, If ever they part, they’d still feel the pull, Nick only knows when Andy gets full. [Chorus] Nick only knows what Andy would do, When they’re together, oh girl…

Big shows coming up! Catch the boys on the road with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Dogs In A Pile as they come into a town near you (you read that right). Plus: a tribute to opening bands around the world. And huge congrats to our boy, Dolav Cohen as he gets married... to someone other than Andy?! He's all growned up and we're happy as heck for our…

We open with a special love song devoted to one, Mr Floyd Kellogg. Then, jump on into the Man Stew with us as we get steamy with a touring band's worth of naked men. Plus: a very special motivational message from our beloved mustachioed merch maniac, Logan. (Does he not remind you of Donnie from The Wild Thornberrys?) And on the Interview Hour, we'…

Expect the usual lunacy one finds in an episode devoted to Nick & Andy talking at each other for an hour straight on such topics you've come to love: which sport features the largest of hogs and whether Andy should talk about his new comedian girlfriend on the podcast... but now sprinkle in a healthy dose of Marty and you got yourself a helluva mor…

In the heart of countless battles, where the roar of conflict and the weight of sacrifice formed the backdrop of their days, two Denver musicians forged a bond that would outlast the scars of tour. From the stage to the afters (and the Corey Feldmans that came between), a friendship formed between Andy & Nick that was both refuge AND beacon. In oth…

Friend of the show, Caleb Hawley opens the show with a real banger of a tune. Andy and Nick catch up on matters of the heart. Namely, that sweet, sweet love a person has for oneself: narcissism. Plus! What does Andy have to say about his Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds moment in Las Vegas at the Sphere. Does this guy love John Mayer, or what?! And on…

Andy updates from a mile high. Was the Vegas Sphere really that amazing? (Yes. Yes, it was.) And on the Interview Hour, we got comedian, Brent Pella from MTV's Wild 'N Out! Brent's got the comedy pedigree, the resume, and the know-how to steer Andy and Nick back on course. Does he microdose psilocybin? You betcha! We're here to learn how to navigat…

We want YOU to come inside and share an intimate moment with us, won't you? Listen to Shawn's therapy in front of a live audience as he processes his aggression thru song, and scope out our version of the Newlywed Game in which we find out if we really know each other as well as we think. Oh, and the band for this show is RIPPING. Love each and eve…

Go Karting rules, you guys. Andy, Nick, and Beau discuss off-tour band/crew vacations, but why must there be such a dividing line between roles and who goes on vacation with whom? Can't we all just vacation... together?! If you're in the Pittsburgh area around July 26/27, why not check out Flood City Music Festival and catch Andy Frasco & the UN?? …

A very special episode straight from the heart of the Volume.com! studios: we got all the Nick & Andy balderdash you've come to love and expect. But most importantly, on the Interview Hour we got a comedy legend, actor, and the textbook defintion of talk show side kick- Andy Richter! Find out what Mr Richter's been up to since making television his…

In which the chaotic union of Frasco and Gerlach - best friends and podcasting degenerates - serve up their brand of unfiltered & unwashed, RAW convos. Vegan & Keto friendly, too! These two are closer than a pair of sweaty underwear after a wild night out (and just as messy). And on the Interview Hour, Andy has a plucky chat with Kyle Tuttle, banjo…

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around every once in a while, you could miss this BONUS episode coming at ya! Better late than never, right? We got singer/songwriter, Don McCloskey on the pod today! Settle in. Take a deep breath. Drink some water. And guess what... You can watch full episodes of our show *exclusively* on Volume.c…

It's that time of the month again... we present to you a sincere reunion betwixt two best buds. And what's more: one of those fine gentlemen, Mr. Nicholas Gerlach, has a new tune he'd like to slip into them ear holes. A cover of a Chris Cornell classic too! Feels good, huh? Also! Dont forget that Andy Frasco & the U.N. are on tour, coming soon to a…

Welcome, you beautiful weirdos, to today's episode; in which we dive * beak first * into yet another avian-themed band of heroes & freaks: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong! And more than just a band with a name that sounds like a Mad Lib experiment gone RIGHT, they're also our dear friends and old touring buddies, so we got a bunch of juicy catching up to…

Joke for a smoke? Why'd the wook bring a ladder to the live podcast taping? Because they heard the lineup was going to be VERY high! We bring you now, an ultra special, rare BONUS episode of grade A audio smut. MMMMMmmm. You like that don't you? More lewd comedy, titillating conversation, and musical cacophony. love u! *smooches* And guess what... …

Truly, a red letter date in the history of podcasts, we gotchu a massive double header today as we open with friend, bassist/DJ, and all around New York City badass Karina Rykman opening the show! Andy & Nick give her the spotlight as they pilfer some incredible stories from her time on Earth being cool as hell. And we got the SINGULAR golden boys …

Such vile threats over Mayor McCheese? It's just a little comedy, guys! GATEKEEPERS beware. Denver's own Sherriff Nottingham is coming for ya. All your chairs are belong to Cody. And on the Interview Hour we welcome one of the First Ladies of Bluegrass; multi-instrumentalist singer, Molly Tuttle! Not just a virtuosic guitarist, her expressive vocal…

LOCAL FRIDAY (or 'breakthru friday?' we're workshopping) Bonus episode alert! A convo with Denver's own Barbara, that you don't wanna miss. Don't forget to drink some water this weekend and tell the person in the mirror that you love em And guess what... You can watch full episodes of our show *exclusively* on Volume.com now in color! Psyched to pa…

Updates from our dear brother and would-be/SHOULD-BE presidential candidate, Todd Glass. A man of the people with great, albeit extreme solutions. Hear him out y'all. And guess what?? It's our boy Nick Gerlach's BIRTHDAY. Let's celebrate his presence on this here Earth with a full episode of non-sense talk therapy for Frasco and a sharing of tea am…

Shawn opens the show with a tasteful response to last week's musical guest. Bayliss, the Scotty Pippin of Umphrey's McGee gets nauseous and blows chunks before a show with Andy. And Nick relates Andy's genitalia to a popular science-fiction genre. Then, on the Interview Hour we got comedian, tv personality, and all-around excellent hang, Joe Gatto,…

A special BONUS episode in which you, our faithful listener, get to peep some excellent comedy, conversation, and musical cacophony. We love ya! *smooches* And guess what... You can watch full episodes of our show *exclusively* on Volume.com now in color! Psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live …

A special birthday note from one, Mr Floyd Kellogg. Andy is joined by Beau for an opening segment about what one does on a sleepless night in Florida. Good ol' fashioned fun... maybe a bevy of beautiful women, and a few toots to boot may have been at play too. Also: should we install cameras on the tour bus so we can livestream our very own Truman …

We got a brand new song as a secret debut for y'all! Another collab with our pals, Little Stranger, the new song is called "God at a Festival." Enjoy it.... or else. Andy & Nick open the show with the homie extraordinaire, Sam Fribush - this dude can wail on an organ like you wouldn't believe. Also: what it's like to work with a legend like Charlie…

Bonus episode LIGHTNING round with our good buddy: guitarist & upstanding gentleman, DJ Williams! Not only does he have a killer resume working as lead guitarist for Karl Denson's Tiny Universe and Shots Fired, but he's also going solo with his recently released, outstanding new record. Andy & Nick chew the fat and get down to how DJ went about cha…

Andy & Nick catch up, and we all benefit. Also! Have you seen the band's tour dates? Chances are they'll be in a town near you. Be afraid, be very afraid... And guess what... You can watch the full episodes Exclusively on Volume.com now in color! Psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events an…

Andy's joined by long time friend/lover, Dolav Cohen for another manic episode of sports yelling, and yet another blast from the past in the form of his old buddy/new bass fill-in Nick Chamian of Colorvision! "Everybody's talking in their sleep; They push a lot of air around, but don't say much of anything. Except when they're laughing like some gh…

It's Tuesday. We think. Hard to tell with all this traveling Andy and the boys have been up to - where are they know? Where am I now?? Somewhere, working hard to bring you this HIGHLY charged episode. Choose your battles as Jason reminds us from the band's new tour bus but do always seek that special sit in from Rage Kage himself: Kyle Gass. Also: …

We open with show bard, Shawn's opus, a real musical masterpiece: Comfortably Hung. A beautiful coming of age song about accepting one's massive... blessings. The band has a tour BUS?! Midnight updates on the bunk's snoring soundscapes, the broken water pump (BEAU), and maybe even the new Playstation 5 on board. Keep it crispy. And on the Interview…

Let's be clear on one thing: it was Laura's idea, yall. And while we're at it, let's talk about stimulating music videos; or better let's focus on just how wild Charleston is (and also the joys of friend make outs). Work Hard/Play Hard. A real comming of age story this episode as we welcome rising star, Mason Ramsey onto the Interview Hour! He may …

NEW SONG ALERT! Andy Frasco and the U.N. have a new single to debut and you're in for a banger. Please enjoy. Then on the Interview Hour we got Sam Herring from synth pop band, Future Islands! Sam's got a diverse portfolio of insanely good music but mostly: he is THE consummate performer (I mean, have you seen that one late night performance??) and…

The podcast is ON THE ROAD. So whilst Andy, Nick, Todd Glass, and oh yes: Beau "Beauregard" Bilinski are taking a day off in New York, lets check in with them and find out how this tour's been. Has everything gone to plan and who's bringing WHAT onstage?? Also: Todd wonders if maybe Schwartz is right... about everything. Keep the Sunday Scaries awa…

Floyd get his music hijacked by Andy to start us off. Nick approves! Speaking of Nick & Andy: find out what these two have up their sleeve with the upcoming World Saving Podcast Tour that kicks off real soon! Who's in the band? Who's the special guest? Does anybody have a smoke I can bum?? And on the Interview Hour, we got the legendary lead singer…

Andy gets a needling call from his agent to discuss the infamous "bro rate" that plagues his management. Andy & Nick reunite to open the show and process the last 2 weeks of Andy's tour... also how much we all missed Nick. Does Andy drink Malört? Or can he resist the temptation to party in Chi-town sans nasty regional booze? And on the Interview Ho…

Andy receives a not indecent proposal as he breaches celebrity 'hall pass' status. Congrats Andy! Joining us to open the show, we got a real one in Sam Sutton. And what's this? Shawn Eckels joins in to give some updates on the World Saving Podcast Tour! And on the Interview Hour, we got Nashville based outlaw country songwriter, Jaime Wyatt! Andy a…

Brian introduces us to a new word today: ADMONISH. Listen in to hear him teach Andy some of its meaning (and on his birthday no less!) Andy Frasco & the U.N. is back on the road and quite possibly in a town near you! Check Andy's tour dates to see just how close and whether your mom will allow it. Your mother aside, lets focus on the real exciting …

Shawn Eckels hits ya with a full band ode to Frasco's Monday Motivations. Craig Brodhead from Cool Cool Cool joins the fray as he, Nick, and Andy discuss whether OJ Simpson really did do it (spoiler: he totally did it). In other news: murder is legal in California so long as you have money! But more than just news from 30 years ago, we got an entir…

This week, we present a special World Saving Exclusive: Recently unearthed, early-days Nirvana demos that we give to you free of charge, dear listener. Find out what genius sounds like right at the top of the episode. And on the Interview Hour we got a special repeat visitor in the Disco Biscuits own, Jon Barber! Its a death match between him and t…

DONT JUDGE US BRIAN. We're not doing well. Listen in to show bard Shawn as he croons our collective cry for help. More excitingly, we present to you another installment in our Gem & Jam Music Festival series! As such, we got you your FDA recommended daily dosage of all the hot Nick & Andy gossip PLUS a conversation with Josh Pollack to talk Arizona…

Everyone must shut up as Show Bard Shawn draws upon your heart strings with a new cover of a classic tune. Let them tears flow, baby. Ironic covers: yay or nay? Andy & Nick discuss the merits of hipster ethics and whether Creed's music can every truly be 'good'. Plus: why do bassists often come from such gilded upbringing? On the Interview Hour we …

In which our boy, Beau gets laid... or did he? (I think he may have) And the difference between foolin around and makin love. Oh what a life to be the tour manager for a bunch of party animals. Also! News and insider info on Tucson, Arizona's Gem and Jam Festival! Andy's playing this year, so why not get some tix now and save yourself from FOMO lat…

What's that you say? You want a live episode of the World Saving Podcast featuring the U.N., Nick Gerlach, our deep bro's Little Stranger, & our new bud Dale and the ZDubs?! Well boy howdy, aren't you in luck cuz that's exactly what we got in store for ya in this week's bonus episode! Stay tuned for a brand new season with even more drug induced de…

Whatdya say we keep this Holiday Cheer going a little longer, yeah?? Coming at ya fast, we got Andy's conversation with our dear friends, Próxima Parada! Happy New Year ya filthy animals! Psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call,…

Andy & Nick reunite after their 3 month "break." Is all copacetic? Can they come together in the spirit of holiday cheer without extraneous recriminations?? (not no, recriminations, mind you. But juuuuuust enough) And what may be at stake, you ask? Well. The boys are tasked with the important yearly duty of *drum roll* end-of-the-year awards! Find …

In which we present to you the finale of what continues to be season 5... or were it 6? We may be confused about the entirely arbitrary season number, but you know what we're not confused about? The love we have for y'all. Andy checks in with each member of the U.N. to give thanks, praise, and due shade. Listen in for some highlights of this past y…

Christmas comes early this year as Andy and the boys bring y'all a new song at the top of the episode and it's a certifiable BANGER. Life is easy with friends like Steve Poltz. Our boy, Damn Skippy joins the fray, and wait, Joe Hertler is also opening the episode?? If you don't know these fine fellows already: Get. On. This. Train. (Stay off the de…

The U.N. pipes up to remind Andy (and all of us) that checking your instagram isn't worth crashing the tour van. Why check your socials when you're already surrounded by such beautiful boys as Dogs in a Pile?? Andy gets deep with them before their set and learns a little more about what makes these guys tick (and what psychedelics they prefer). Rem…

A special message of gratitude from our friend Kris Lager. You know what we're thankful for? All of yous, our dear listeners. Thanks for making our lives richer by lending us your ear, so that we may fill it with all our hipster doofus gobbledygook. Plus! Some sordid stories of Andy's solo trip to Italy & Berlin. And on the Interview Hour, a specia…

Updates from Europe with a dash of future plans involving band family vacations. And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, will this deranged family fulfill their desires in sumptuous Berlin; the town in which you really do need thick skin?? But most importantly: Ernie's favorite doner. And on the Interview Hour we got Nashville rising guitar h…

Andy and the boys are preparing to head to Europe! WIll Andy get arrested in Germany again? We hope not, but keep track of our boy while he's abroad, will ya? And what an opener we have for you today. Andy's joined by members of Doom Flamingo, Kanika Moore & Ryan Stasik! Go and get your Doom fix in. On the Interview Hour, we got extremely funny dud…