The Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. Interview: Christianity, Nu Metal & More

[@NoJumper]

1:34 Combining rap and rock/metal in a tasteful way 2:20 POD kinda had a different sound before Sonny joined, growing up in rock family then drifted his personal interest to reggae 3:34 POD was formed in 1992 4:11 Identified punk music as white music 6:16 Finding his faith and digging into it after he lost his Mom 9:39 Sonny joined the band kinda on the fly then developed it into something that helped him change something in him 11:06 Getting into music without race barriers? 13:11 Sonny loves to have black and brown people at his shows 14:46 Merging rap and rock kinda just happened because that's what they listen to 16:22 POD was indie from 92 til 99, signed in 99 to Atlantic, pushed it independently to the fullest until they decided to get a label 18:11 Earning their stripes in San Diego then opening for bigger bands little by little 19:33 "Nu Metal" term kinda just appeared coz of the way bands dressed, baggy pants, looking like rappers kinda 20:45 Being compared to Bodycount at the beginning, then Rage Against The Machine 22:08 Zach de la Rocha previous band and rap mix with metal 24:00 POD actually got signed in the early 90s 25:15 Labels on "Nu Metal" signing spree based on Korn and Limp Bizkit success? 26:00 POD was never really pushed by the label until they went platinum on their own because of their fans, then the label paid attention 29:55 Incorporating more singing, trying new things, grow musically 31:06 Being inspired by Method Man and Mary J Blige "All I Need" then Nas feat Lauryn Hill 33:24 Label kinda tried to have them work with songwriters 35:24 "Alive" was a special moment in their career 39:39 "Alive" being that one song that helped people in so many ways 42:33 Performing "Alive" never gets old and still get that feeling: "Still blows my mind" 45:48 POD was always pushing themselves, went platinum then the label started to show interest 48:46 The stigma of music stamped as "christian" 50:50 How they ended up being put in the "christian band" box 52:58 Sonny's beliefs stemming from his family dynamic 55:06 The temptations of the rock star life 57:10 The pressure of being "perfect" all the time 58:41 POD church performance for kids got interrupted because their sound was too heavy 1:02:05 Artists are not as involved in causes like they used to 1:02:53 Sonny knew about No Jumper because Danny Diablo's interview 1:04:01 When someone has a belief in a band, the whole band is identified as such even if it's only one member 1:07:04 Experimenting with new songs, not chasing hits, just making music 1:08:16 Looking at other bands to create the perfect radio single format 1:09:13 The "Boom" video 1:11:56 "Labels are designed to keep the artists in debt" 1:14:14 The group was on the up and up until a tiny disagreement amongst them, then the label just stopped pushing them 1:21:06 Going through phases as a band but they maintained their brotherhood no matter what 1:23:37 "Labels might not really push you if you don't listen to their advice" 1:24:12 POD still has the same original line up since the beginning! 1:28:37 Going on tour when you have kids 1:30:41 Dreadlocks, fans touching them without asking 1:32:43 Sonny's faith and the band's 1:35:39 POD members with side projects, other bands 1:37:35 The quality of music, no one sounded like the next band back then 1:39:39 "Jesus Christ" loll 1:40:38 Kids nowadays don't event take the time to do their musical homework or pay homage 1:43:51 What Sonny listening to these days, reggae roots type of music, Deftones, Rage

[@davemonster2]

Name these metal bands that have wicked gimicks that cant play?! Where are these bands?! Is he is talking smack about Ghost, or Ice Nine Kills or Gwar?! Like where are these bands! Nah you feel off in the metal word because your a Christian . Your false god has no place in this world. Nah you cant make in the metal world faking your craft like you can in hip hop. What a joke.

[@davemonster2]

Also Adam bands have had chick base players and singers for that whole reason for a loooooooong time x'D

[@TheGamingHarbinger]

@@davemonster2 someone is in their feelings. One of those bands you mentioned has really weak vocals. I will let you figure out who I am talking about. There is most certainly posturing in rock music just like there is in hip hop. It’s just done in a different way with different motivations behind it. I think the whole Christian slant bolstered P.O.D. sales. It never appeared to me that religion was having a negative impact on sales.

[@stevegartman113]

Finely got weed broke up 20 min later! glad nobody was jonesing! LOL great interview!!!! 🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@cosborn0003]

Deftones. Deftones. Deftones.

[@MultiStar84]

Dude actually got Sonny on here. Just when I thought Adam couldn’t open up the doors more for some of these artists , he brings the homie. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@theone1796]

This is legendary man. For the fans older than 16, you know the impact POD had!

[@Delta-Music92]

Big truth! P.O.D and Linkin Park was my absolute favorite. P.O.D Was real and had real lyrics talkin about real sh*t. I feel bad for this generation because they won't have music with pain or depth. All they will know is lil pump, drugs, and bs snowflake topics in their music planted by labels and millions of dollars behind it. Sad really

[@leoaguayo7309]

I'm 40 yrs old...I remember them back in '91- 92 handling it....and before for you youngsters!! Seen them at the palace off the south town album in L.A.... them homies bad! Tore it up with living sacrifice and project 86!!! Cool homies man!! Love brothers!!!!!

[@jeremyallan6144]

Been listening since 2001 brother, got every album my fav is SOUTHTOWN 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@fcukyou2_]

older then 16? those kids weren't even born yet when they had their hits..how could they know the impact? shit it's more like if you're older then like 30-35 you understand who they are..

[@cuchulainn162]

@@fcukyou2_ facts. I'm 34 and remember them like it was yesterday with that meditation looking cover.

[@OfficialRomulusIII]

I gotta shout out no jumper. Sonny has done mad interviews and Adam is the first that actually had a conversation with Sonny rather than asking the same boring ass questions other interviewers have in the past. Well done. Great interview!

[@j.m.7801]

Appreciate Adam bringing this interview

[@RobJusticethelegend]

POD had 🔥 back in the day. That youth of the nation track was always my favorite

[@CanadianEnglishLounge]

Great song man, can really feel it

[@thepowerofmyth]

Hell ya

[@MaliceEightEight]

I still listen to it!

[@jamieenglish138]

Go listen to The Warriors Ep....

[@REBELATIONSPODCAST]

That song still gives me chills. We don't have a voice like theirs, anymore.

[@bloodofredmoon]

Still jamming POD in my 30s and I started listening when I was about 12. Got to see them live in concert back in 2013 and it was one of the best shows I had ever been to. The amount of energy they brought to the stage was absolutely unmatched. Can't wait to hear more!

[@50shadesofShay.]

Sonny still fine 😍. POD. Incubus, 311, Deftones, Papa Roach, SOAD, Seven Dust, Red hot chili peppers and Korn bring back some of my best child hood memories. The late 90's and early 2000's were timeless. Great interview!

[@jordanbenson2980]

Papa Roach are the only ones garbage now, but I agree

[@viciousdope66]

Papa Roach are a badass band. It’s sad that some people haven’t sat and listened to their first album, “Infest.” It’s a classic. At a certain point every band is gonna put out something that people don’t like.

[@ladyoftheamazon]

Gotta add in Limp Bizkit hes hella slept on 😴 lol “The one, Break stuff, Rearranged, My way, & counterfeit” all slap! 😆🤘🏼😎 been on a binge listenin to all those greats the last few days 😂

[@magvs_mæstro216]

Puddle of Mud, Drowning Pool, Mudvayne Slipknot, Mushroomhead, Alien Ant Farm

[@magvs_mæstro216]

Every band mentioned \m/-_-\m/

[@Delta-Music92]

I remember being a kid with my handheld CD player getting lost in their music. Their music spoke to my soul and was real asf. Best interview you have done Adam

[@Delta-Music92]

@Robert Simon 100%. Music is like a time machine honestly. I love how it brings people together. I was just a kid living in Western NC getting lost in my headphones not really knowing what the rest of the world was about or where life would take me at that time. Thank you for sharing bro and hope things are going good for you. A little toast to our younger selves, cheers

[@bluecollar825]

Great exchange guys, I can relate. Handheld cd player really took me back lol.

[@Delta-Music92]

@@bluecollar825 Lol the amount of double A batteries I went through

[@A.i.Riverz]

@@bluecollar825 does Noone call them discmans? 😅

[@bluecollar825]

@@A.i.Riverz lol Idk I just said handheld because thats what OP said I didn't put no thought behind it. I probably would just say Walkman.🤷‍♂️🤣

[@thearc558]

Yes! Sleeping Awake is one of my favourite songs. Nu Metal must make a comeback.

[@j.m.1928]

Sleeping Awake was godly...man I miss Jason Truby😩. Self-titled my favorite album.

[@thegiftedseer6764]

I still listen to that and Slipknot 😊

[@thenightmare92]

Youngsters don’t realize the impact this man & his band P.O.D. Had on the nu-metal game. Even though I don’t follow any religion, they made it cool for Christian’s to listen to hard rock. Satellite will forever be a classic record.

[@elus1ve0ne64]

Sonny is a beast on stage !! 99 % of rap artists couldn’t hold a candle to his live energy ! I’ve Seen POD 3 times and the last time was 2019 in Sacramento and they brought the house down ! Much Respect ! Warrior since ‘99

[@juliusjujusurratt9568]

Been a fan of POD since snuff the punk. Thank you no jumper for this interview!!! Keeping it old school!!!🤟

[@Leah-cm9vd]

I loved this interview. P.O.D. helped me through my teenage years when I didn't know who I was or what I wanted to be. They are definitely been a big part of who I am today in my faith. My husband took me to a show recently solely because he knew I loved them and he left a big fan as well. They are all true to who they are and it shows. Very humble and amazing band.

[@salvadorcid46]

KUDOS to Adam for this interview. I wasn't the biggest fan of No Jumper at the beginning but Adams interview skills have become top notch. Best interview Sonny has ever been apart of.

[@CountBlagorath]

Adam, this was awesome. P.O.D. opened the door to metal for me and Sonny made me want to be a front man. I remember listening to T.F.E.O.S. on REPEAT when I was 10 and it completely changed my life. 23 years later, I'm a die hard fan of extreme music, vocalist for a downtempo/beatdown band and a massive record collector. I owe a massive part of that to P.O.D. and Sonny for not only showing ten year old me that heavier music existed but it could become your life. Thank you. Sincerely, thank you.

[@Sciencef1ction]

Arguably Adams Best interview in years! Opposing viewpoints coming together and meshing picture perfectly, held together by a consistent flow of conversation

[@MultiStar84]

Imaging Adam bringing head or fieldy from Korn on here, could definitely see that

[@davemonster2]

Now thats some interviews i want to see!!!

[@REBELATIONSPODCAST]

Ya, after this, it would make sense to get Brian in here.

[@nathancargo9956]

That would be sick

[@evansaber7642]

Yes. Jonathan Davis

[@ryanhall7660]

Thank God he hasn't thrown his career away that much to have to do something so ass backwards as that 🤣

[@kingsiah5103]

A few of there songs are still in my playlist honestly pod is underrated and damn what a humble guy

[@angelcamp9496]

He truly is, I met him yesterday. ❤

[@hairball337]

I've never watched your show before.Tonight I watched every minute of it! POD is in my heart!! I seen them live in 99 in Lakeland Florida at a weekend festival called livestock. Badass interview man!

[@remyremy1295]

As a 49 y/o woman from Pacoima California. I came up in the height of that hard core hip hop music and Piru Blood eara. Then one day there was RUN DMC merging with Aerosmith in "Walk this way. " Hook like and sinker. I was sold . I loved Forever both Heavey Metal namely "Metallica " . Always loving rap too. Then POD hit the scene many years later with the song "Alive " another love affair with great music began. Adam you are a great journalist.

[@thepowerofmyth]

Hell ya

[@rose_quartz_loveandlight]

Solid conversation with real substance, I personally love these interviews with key 90's artists, much appreciated and one love from the u.k ❤️

[@thepowerofmyth]

Was PODbig in the UK back in the early 2000s?

[@zoomgallygally]

@@thepowerofmyth it was but I was told it was a band for 14 year old by the haters and musical snobs

[@thepowerofmyth]

@@zoomgallygally lol darn. Well I was like 9 or 10 back then so that would have been a compliment haha

[@zoomgallygally]

@@thepowerofmyth 😂 darn sounds so American. No was 17 so it was unacceptable

[@thepowerofmyth]

@@zoomgallygally hahah that's funny. I meant to say damn. But I just got a new phone and the autocorrect I guess corrects it. I remember noticing that last night.

[@codemang7010]

Cool interview. "Alive" is a great song. It's ambiguous nature really lends itself to the listener to think about who/what makes you feel alive. For Sonny, that would be his mother. Her spirit and the support of those who care about him, gave him reason to become his best self. The song "Full Color" touches on this topic quite intensely and also fun. I think some demons were being released for sure. Music is medicine for the soul.. Anyone that's only heard the hits should check out any album by them. They are such incredibly gifted people.

[@angelcamp9496]

It's Jesus that gives life.

[@brianmotley1]

I play your songs EVERY TIME I jam out in the garage or truck cause your lyrics and music truly helped/help me after deploying/dealing with whatever and the verse off “Southtown” “Here in the Southtown, hey, you know that kid don't play Put it down in the streets, will I see another day? If I make it back this time, gots to hold what is mine And thank God that I made it alive” gets me every damn time bro and thats just ONE example. I appreciate you and God bless for giving me that path to channel “stuff.” “ One love (one love)”

[@robowop9354]

Sonny is a humble dude. He literally gave me the shoes he performed in lol

[@angelcamp9496]

He really is. I met him yesterday.❤

[@jacksonmade3667]

Man look. Shouts out to No Jumper, but shouts out to the OG Sonny man! I’m not a usual watcher but I looked up an interview with POD and this popped up. I appreciate Sonny for never switching up, and really setting the tone for Christ in music. Never hid the message, never made anyone feel less than, and stayed consistent. Still an example to me, even in my music today. POD is timeless!

[@haymack87]

Great comment! Couldn’t agree more!

[@JuanLZavala]

POD and Linkin Park are still my favorite bands to this day yet I’ve only seen POD live, 3 times. I’ve visited San Diego 3 times because of them and I’ve visited the Tribal store there because of them. Sonny truly has a humble heart and a great example for the rest of us that grew up in the church system.

[@jdlv702]

Same

[@cajunhustle5128]

Bro, I got to see POD AND Linkin Park at the same show in Columbus, Oh. years ago! BEST SHOW EVER!

[@duncilt]

Adam is getting the best interviews done recently. Angela White, Toby Morse, and now Sonny. Killin it

[@yayitosgarcia5613]

I still listen to POD bcuz they're sound is a mix of rock and hip hop and rap. Plus Im from San Diego too and been listening to them since the 90's.

[@adamgonzales5649]

These guys are cool in person, I got to meet you guys in San Antonio at a skate park in SA 1998. I worked at the Christian skate park with Pastor Bobby and it was a small out side stage but they rocked!

[@Cykelpump33]

P.O.D. used to be my big sister's husband's favorite band. Plenty of cheerful memories with the "Satellite" CD in the car. :)

[@RowdyYates12]

Man this was 🔥 AF. Sonny influenced multiple generations at this point and some don't even know it. He is a legend deserving of the title! If you've ever seen p.o.d life then you know wtf I'm talking about 💯

[@MrRedsi]

I grew up listening to P.O.D! So awesome to “catch up” with the interview. Gonna be blastin Alive tomorrow for sure!

[@dannyd.6315]

Adam, Thank you so much for this! I enjoyed this interview so much!

[@eddieohh]

POD opened for Godsmack in Houston and the crowd was way more hype for them, it was wild!!

[@jimmymetal713]

Because Godsmack is garbage! Every song is about staying away or keeping away 😜

[@konstantingeorgiev7521]

Godsmack sucks

[@angelcamp9496]

Well that's a smack in the face.😂

[@prohero22]

Great interview. I would love to see you have Zack de la Rocha on the pod.

[@nekroalvarez1350]

That would be sooooooo dope!

[@bdo7915]

Lol, who? ... jk, such a big letdown not hearing from him during this whole freedom destroying pandemic. Rocha 4 life ✌🖖

[@BuddhatheRockstar]

I would sell my 1st child to see that!

[@byronpietersz3455]

Why aren't there more likes for this episode? Payable on Death are true og's. Uplifting and postive. All the respect.

[@littletommy69]

Satellite album was piece of art! I was 16 back then and a nu-metal kid ofc, but the way they fused various styles, it was mindblowing.. thank you for this interview

[@meanbeans_4755]

Man this guys so humble I hope people really take the time to hear this man out been listening to this band since 2000s

[@angelcamp9496]

He really is. I met him yesterday.❤

[@valerierabago4079]

Love P.O.D. and Sonny. Just went on their Satellite 20th Anniversary tour. It was 🔥🙌🏼

[@brentfitz1990]

Great conversation! Cool to hear from a musician I admire, who truly have been grinding since the beginning. Bands today don’t have such an inspirational come-up.

[@thewaythrust]

Desde los 15 años siguiendo a P.O.D. siempre en mi ❤ esta gran banda 👏🏻👏🏻

[@WILD__THINGS]

I would love to see Chino Moreno from Deftones on here!

[@DocStrange30]

I love that Adam gives shine to the OG's of all sorts of genres. Payable On Death have been dope for so long! Bravo guys!

[@zachgreenlund8866]

Absolutely love p.o.d and sonny is an absolute down to earth guy.

[@angelcamp9496]

He truly is, I met him yesterday.❤

[@kali4good]

Im still feeling emotional and so fulfilled from their show in september. Hearing Satellite album front to back mixed w other amazing songs including SOUTHTOWN!!??…I still smile thinking about it. So crazy, i grew up in Cali but didnt see them until I moved to the east coast. Legendary band, no question. Good move adam

[@markhobbs1143]

Thank you for this interview. This interview made me realize back in 99 pod will and always be my team. LOVE

[@tombstonejones9581]

Bro, Papoose and Sonny from POD in the same week? The brand is balling!

[@thehighestcontrol5320]

This is such a great interview. The way you’re rolling up and actually deep into this conversation is pretty epic too. POD was always around and always pretty badass. They have some classics for sure. Hopefully this inspires someone from the newer generations

[@nicholasjarvis3260]

Fun Fact: Katy Perry sang some backup vocals in POD and performed with them for a while actually. AND Fact #2: POD has been awesome for around 25+ years . I've seen them live at least 12-15 times and grew up along side listening to them over the years and they are just ALWAYS true to themselves and play what they want, the don't follow fad's or trends

[@killintime1311]

West Palm Beach Amphitheater

[@killintime1311]

Hahaha... What about Coral Sky Amphitheater¿ Was you around back back then?

[@jasonconrad4314]

First saw them at a church skate park in Texas. Long before they broke into the mainstream. The guys even skated with us after they played. Had all kinds of handmade merch that the guys gave out.

[@conanthegreat4418]

I'm 68 years young, and I CANNOT get enough of POD...from Mt. Helix in San Diego!

[@jonarango611]

I came here thinking I was gonna hang out for 10-15 minutes while doing some busy work, now here I am nearly 2 hours later and I’m not mad in the least. Great interview! It’s been a bit but I’m looking forward to hitting up POD’s new songs.

[@a.i.override8914]

1:39:59- haha! You caught yourself there; and Sonny graciously laughs. God has a sense of humor; even when using His name in vein; as long as there's a little bit of humility. Great show brutha. May God bless you with wisdom, knowledge, and an understanding of Him as you live out your days here on earth. Once you see Jesus, you'll never look back; just like Sonny said.

[@REBELATIONSPODCAST]

"When did this crowded room get so lonely." Tattooed those lyrics on my arm in my teen years. P.O.D. music helped me through a lot. Praise God.

[@dm3solomon760]

let you down is one of the best song.

[@REBELATIONSPODCAST]

@@dm3solomon760 facts

[@fomofreddy7306]

More Nu Metal interviews please !!!!!

[@JuanLZavala]

Yea bring Mike Shinoda!!

[@mechkapechka]

No Jumper .. IF you bring Fred Durst the whole podcast I'm sure would be BOMB full of stories

[@sheldonjack4221]

Agreed. Chino from deftones would be crazy. Jacoby Shaddix or any of the guys from KoRn would be insane too

[@zoomgallygally]

Josey Scott, taproot, spineshank, alien ant farm, Jon Davis and Corey taylor

[@Sta11ion]

Seven dust

[@majorphenom1]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾 Prayers out for Sonny, his band mates and their loved ones 🕊️

[@charlesquandtjr.9295]

Awesome interview, the best one I've seen on this channel by far! I know first hand that Sonny is the real deal. Him and I got almost 50 years of history together. If your not familiar with POD, check out their music, its real on every level.

[@katek9864]

This makes me feel old as fuck… POD is now considered “ classic rock”

[@blankabison1331]

limp biskit will never be considered classic rock does this help haha

[@gifted8458]

Tru

[@mariowalker9048]

Pretty anything rock related is classic rock these days.

[@j.m.1928]

@@blankabison1331 Naw, not really...

[@essgee4225]

@@mariowalker9048 right lol rock as a genre is an ancient artifact nowadays

[@russelladams6517]

Yo this the best interview with Sonny ive ever seen Adams asked all the questions ive always wanted other interviewers to ask....POD to me was and is one of the most authentic Rap Rock bands because they really come from the streets.

[@s7robe297]

Started watching in 2015… never in a million years did I think anyone from P.O.D would ever be interviewed 😂

[@dustin6528]

All the “back in the day” comments. I still love P.O.D. TODAY…Warrior for life!

[@chrisvillalobos4724]

Although I’m older 45 P.O.D was everything I dreamed of ! I grew up listening to hard rock, Gun’s n Roses , metal , some hip-hop , and I was really into Bob Marley at the he time & they combined everything I loved !!

[@angelcamp9496]

It was awesome seeing you live Sonny and meeting you. Your so sweet and humble. ❤

[@rc121crx]

Saw them in a West Texas coliseum and I anxiously waited for a autograph late after the show. Grew up listening to them when they first started and meeting them was just way too 😎 cool. Thanks Sonny and guys

[@harleebrashier3977]

Being 28 years old the fist music I ever bought I was 8 in 2001 and I bout Satellites on cassette tape… Sonny was such a big inspiration to me growing up…

[@sindeer811]

My teen crush Sunny Sandoval ❤️ because of them I got into punk, ska, reggae, rocksteady.

[@chriss6585]

I think for most fans of The NJ Family we can all agree that by inviting more diversity in personalities and backgrounds that it Enriches The No Jumper Culture.

[@97redhand]

One the best interviews. I'm s big P.O.D. fan. Go back old school, jams. There the best and always will be Old School. 💯🤘😎🤘💯

[@Brklyn-dd9yo]

You can not get any more authentic than POD and Sonny!!!

[@thestigmatickreature]

I thought of Youth of a Nation the other day and took me a moment to remember the name of the band which then led me to many songs and other nu metal bands that I love/d and haven't listened to for ages. It's one of my top favourite genres for sure! I'm stoked on this interview.

[@michaelbritt3137]

The most informative Sonny interview I’ve ever seen! Great questions and follow up questions.

[@TheSleepy1326]

I feel so alive for the very first time!!

[@jordendavis7433]

Saw p.o.d a few months ago at a festival and it was one of the best sets I’ve ever seen

[@dallasmatthews4876]

Big ups for this one! P.O.D. was my first favorite band! Sonny has always been cool as fuck and always remains humble. Aways loved that they're from San Diego like myself

[@xPandaZ4]

When I first heard satellite I had it on repeat for weeks it was the perfect album for that time of my life. glad to see you got Sonny on he's a legend in the game

[@DrDoubleCup]

one of the better podcasts of this year for no jumper, glad this was archived damn near hearing music for the first time ever was p.o.d. so this pod really spoke to me wish no jumper would carve a space for alternative music given adam22’s dynamic with these actual musicians is amazing suppose the growing pains wouldn’t be worth it but its worth a shot god bless p.o.d. , god bless no jumper

[@thepowerofmyth]

Well said

[@travisroberts8716]

YOOO Adam you gotta get a interview with Jamie ! One my favorite bands of my youth and still is !! Some thes hatebreed tracks got me through some tough fckn times !!! I love hip hop / hardcore/ punk / reggae and love the hip hop interviews !!! But would love to see some hardcore / reggae / punk interviews !! !!! Keep em rollin homie !! Listen to ya shit while working all the time and helps day go by !!!

[@ChevyGbody1987]

September 2001 I was a freshman in High school. Me and all my friends coped the album. The Good old days 🔥 Adam dope af for this interview

[@Shallow_soul]

Wtf. How did I not see this. I always keep up on NJ and pod and sonny have been apart of my life and huge impact on me for the last 29 years of my life.

[@bibiinspades1953]

I remember when Alive came out I was in the 7th grade that was in the heart of Nu Metal aw man good ol days

[@timhackman9488]

Awesome person to interview Adam. Look forward to some more great musicians

[@TheLuiscelaya]

Adam is slowly inching his way to a Fred Durst interview. Either way, I love the unofficial nu metal/rap rock interview series the past few months

[@zoomgallygally]

Who else did he interview?

[@moglitheiceburgYT]

A true legend. Love this content

[@brianjensen3576]

Shout out to my California sisters and brothers. The effect this man’s music had on my city of San Diego back in the early 2000’s is legendary. POD, Mixmob, Limb Bizket, Saliva, Korn, Linken Park, 311, TOOL, Incubis, Deftones, and so many other bands are such big parts of my upbringing. God what a time to be alive. Back when skateboarding was cool and spiking your hair was the style.

[@humbertXX]

It’s pretty interesting how rock is essential in the Mexican identity too but people still think we only listen to music in Spanish. It’s crazy because I grew up on POD and I never knew this guy was Mexican but all the Mexicans around me all listened to rock and it was a giant part of who we were.

[@thepowerofmyth]

I used to love POD. One of the first CDs I ever had in 4th grade

[@adrianhastie1914]

Hands down best interview with Sonny, big ups for this one

[@xMXWLx]

SONNY IS A LEGEND!!!

[@beatznatwor]

Damnnnn never thought Sonny would be on the show! Anyone born in the early 90s or before knows how turnt nu metal/rap rock was back in the day with P.O.D

[@2009deegan]

Was a great album the song satellite he wrote for his mum would have to be his best work.

[@WAYNEdrumss]

Man I remember listening to youth of the nation and alive when I was 5 years old back in 2001. Good times

[@KelzBernard]

POD helped point me to my King: Jesus Christ.

[@angelcamp9496]

That's awesome.❤

[@DeeBee83123]

This is a great conversation. Thank both of you.

[@VIRGOLEGACY]

Crazy how I was just playing “Boom” this morning and now this interview comes up crazy

[@charlesbarrows6291]

Been listening since the "Brown" album! Know your history!!!!

[@alecjacobson3847]

I enjoy that Adam's always been super diverse with the interviews. Super interesting and sick choice.

[@Andros1990]

Sonny is one of the few Christian artist that I actually respect. He's never said anything phobic about anyone and he sees all people as people.

[@chrisgomez696]

Ayo Adam you should totally interview Fred durst that shit would be legendary 🗣💯💯💯

[@the.ghost.behind.u]

That would be hilarious cus i feel Adam would be the perfect person to get Fred to actually open up n tell good stories. Plus if Adam brought up Fred's awkward ass sex tape thatd be fuckin incredible

[@littlecozettescrew6818]

He should, Fred and the boys just released their first album in 10 years and played at Lalapolozza this summer!

[@jsant8998]

And have Zakk Wylde come through in the middle of the interview. That would be epic 💯

[@Hi-Felicia]

This is legendary. My high school years were filled with POD's music as part of my soundtrack.

[@outkastmarcos562]

s/o Rey Mysterio having them for his wrestlemania 22 entrance , legendary

[@alexanderromero293]

I remember that I was so shocked and excited to see them

[@Chames_Chaikowski]

Back when I was a little kid my older brother was on the phone with his school friends and they were talking about POD . My mom overheard the conversation and picked up the landline phone and said “ Who O.D.’d ? “ She thought my brother said “ He O.D.’d “ but really he said P.O.D. She really embarrassed the crap out of him that time .