Episode 325: Lollapalooza Series Part 2 with SNACKTIME

In this Part 2 of my interviews from Lollapalooza, I’m happy to welcome back SNACKTIME to Roadcase!! Sam Gellerstein and recent stellar addition on lead vocals, Nico Bryant, sit down with me to talk all about the latest news and developments in the their world. This amazing Funk, Soul, Rock band with a beautiful joyous energy have been spreading the love and good vibes since 2020, when they began playing outdoor shows in their native Philadelphia during the Pandemic Times. Now, with tons of shows behind them, Sam and Nico talk to me about how they’ve been working hard to refine their sound and become more focused. I’ve been following along on this ride for quite a while and their progression has been stunning! This is a really fun conversation and catch up with some of my favorite people and I can’t wait for you to hear this one! ======================================= Chapters: 0:00 -- Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg 3:57 — Early shows at South by, the band’s evolution, and what’s changed 5:02 — Refining the sound and becoming more focused 5:47 — Nico explains how he joined the band 7:32 — Big audience growth: “who the fuck is that band” to “get me that band right now” 8:14 — The band becoming more honest and letting people in 9:07 — Nico on performing like it’s the last show of his life 9:56 — Sam on being the band’s mouthpiece and force of positivity 12:10 — Community and family as the heart of Snack Time 14:05 — New record details and working with Justin Lucas 15:17 — “Better every single day” 15:44 — Looking ahead and remembering the raw early era 16:12 — Newport, the main stage moment, and promo opportunities 17:14 –– Episode Wrap-up with Host Josh Rosenberg ======================================= For more information on Roadcase: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.com Or contact Roadcase by email: [email protected] Roadcase theme music: "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer