Change (In The House of Pods) Podcast

93X | KXXR-FM

Discuss Deftones with people who love them. Robert "Woody" Nelson is a host at 92 KQRS (KQRS-FM) & 93X (KXXR-FM) in Minneapolis and co-hosts The Pit on 93X, their Saturday night metal show - and he loves Deftones. Join him weekly as he sets out to learn new things about his favorite band from other fans, friends, musicians, people in the music business, and... well, pretty much anyone who loves Deftones.

read less

Our Editor's Take

Change (In The House of Pods) Podcast is a show for Deftones fans. Anyone who enjoys this American alternative metal band likely has a story about what made them first listen. It's possible they remember the first song to grab their attention or the first time they went to a concert. Deftones has been around since the '80s, so they've had time to influence people in various ways. This podcast curates stories about Deftone's impact. The title is a riff on the band's song "Change (In the House of Flies)."

Host Robert "Woody" Nelson interviews musicians who changed their sound thanks to Deftones. Woody talks to music executives and producers who interacted with the group. He reminisces with fans about times in their lives when the music helped them cope. The podcast host also talks to some of the band members to understand what makes them so iconic.

The host of Change (In The House of Pods) Podcast is a veteran radio host. He has decades of experience within the music industry. Woody worked as a DJ for 93X in Minneapolis for nine years. During that time, he interviewed famous rock and metal musicians from around the US. Some notable musicians include Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park. Woody was also the cohost of a weekly metal show, The Pit.

While Woody appreciates all types of music and artists, in his mind, Deftones is one of the greatest. The host created Change (In The House of Pods) Podcast as a place to share this obsession. In some episodes, Woody invites music experts to join. For example, he speaks to Derek Madden, a radio program director. The two examine what made Deftones such a commercial success. In other installments, Woody talks to fanatics like Joe Falkowski. This fan has seen the band over 30 times and spent time with them backstage. There are episodes where the host interviews the band members, like Chino Moreno. This podcast is a celebration of anything related to Deftones and their music.

read less

MusicMusic

Music InterviewsMusic Interviews

Music HistoryMusic History

Play Trailer

Discuss Deftones with people who love them. Woody hosts nights on 93X (KXXR-FM) in Minneapolis and co-hosts The Pit, their Saturday night metal show – and he loves Deftones. Join him weekly as he sets out to learn new things about his favorite band from other fans, friends, musicians, people in the music business, and… well, pretty much anyone who loves Deftones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episodes

Alex Lopez is a musician from Los Angeles, known for playing drums in Suicide Silence and P.O.D. Hear about his love for Deftones and how he learned that his friend, Fred Sablan, joined the band.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Diaz is a Deftones fan from Houston, Texas. He studies Stef's guitar playing and watches B-Real TV every day. If Deftones announced a show on the other side of the world tomorrow, Andy would find a way to be there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salim Akram (guitar), Dua Boakye (vocals), and Sheel Dave (drums) are Bad Rabbits. They caught Deftones' attention with their cover of 'Sextape,' and later, entered the studio with Chino Moreno and Teddy Riley. Their latest album, 'Garden of Eden,' is out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher "C-Minus" Rivas is a host on B-Real TV. He's a DJ who's toured with Deftones, Korn, Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age. Hear about his longtime friendship with Deftones, his contribution to Team Sleep and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crook One recently released volume 2 of his 3-part series of beat tapes, "The Number of the Beats." Hear how he met Frank Delgado, moved to Sacramento, formed Team Sleep and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Holyoak is a Deftones fan from Leicester, England. She describes life as a teenage metal fan in England in the late 90's and more in this fun conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John-Paul Ortega is a Deftones fan residing in Portland, Oregon. He's a husband, dad and bartender with a sense of adventure and some traumatic Deftones stories, like how he chipped a tooth when he saw them during the self-titled guerrilla tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ming Cheng honors his brother, Chi, with stories of how Chi joined Deftones, how the band got signed and more. There may also be a story about Ming tossing a TV out a hotel room window.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonny Mayugba played guitar in Phallucy, a predecessor to Deftones on the Sacramento music scene. He and Abe Cunningham have been friends their entire lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year, Vesanic shut down Deftones Live, his archive of their live recordings. Hear why he's stepping away and take one last trip through the vault before he goes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremiah Keema is a lifelong Deftones fan from Sacramento, CA. He's making his first trip to Dia De Los Deftones this weekend. Listen to his fun and thoughtful takes on our favorite band in this special episode celebrating the 4th Annual Dia De Los Deftones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Richards (Rile)

Sam Richards (Rile)

Sam Richards plays guitar in Rile, who just released their debut album, "Pessimist." He also plays bass in Cult Leader, who opened for Deftones on a string of dates in 2016. Hear about those shows and how Rile was invited to play the 4th Annual Dia De Los Deftones in this special episode marking the occasion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun Lopez and Chino Moreno (CROSSES)

Shaun Lopez and Chino Moreno (CROSSES)

Enjoy a brief chat with Chino and Shaun about their wonderful new album, "Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 12 - Ross Robinson

Ep. 12 - Ross Robinson

Ross Robinson has produced some of the most important albums from some of the most important artists in heavy music over the past thirty years. He tells a wild story of meeting Deftones before a brawl that sent the band to the hospital. He remembers recording "Root," "Nosebleed," and "Fist" with them, and so much more in the final episode of Season 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 11 - Todd Wilkinson

Ep. 11 - Todd Wilkinson

There are two descriptions for this episode, but the toned down, professional one can kick rocks. TODD WILKINSON, BRO. TEAM SLEEP. TEAM. SLEEP. Team Sleep is in my DNA. It's in my soul. Idk how else to put it. Few songs are as important to me as the songs they made together, and that's only half of what we talked about. It's a privilege sharing this conversation with you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 10 - Rizz (VOWWS)

Ep. 10 - Rizz (VOWWS)

VOWWS joined Deftones and Gojira on tour in 2022. Rizz talks about singing with Chino, what VOWWS have been up to recently and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 09 - Gilbert Velasquez

Ep. 09 - Gilbert Velasquez

Gilbert Velasquez is from Dallas, Texas. He's traveled to South America, Europe, Asia and Australia to see Deftones. Hear him talk about getting shawarma with Stef, a few of the 80 plus shows he's seen and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 08 - Russell Campbell

Ep. 08 - Russell Campbell

Russell Campbell is a Deftones fan from Waco, Texas. Hear him talk about the many times he's seen them live, the Team Sleep Woodstock Sessions, and what happened when he sent Chino and Risa a wedding gift!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 07 - Vesanic

Ep. 07 - Vesanic

Vesanic from Deftones Live returns to talk about seeing Deftones live in 2022, the current state of the band and... well... just to talk about Deftones... because it's fun to talk about Deftones!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 06 - Brian McKenna

Ep. 06 - Brian McKenna

Brian McKenna was the Talent Buyer at the Cattle Club in Sacramento. Hear him talk about the club, its place in the music scene, the legendary bands he booked, and his front row seat to the earliest days of Deftones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.