SoundDiego Podcast EP4: P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval

On Episode 4 of the SoundDiego Podcast, Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. gives us the lowdown on the Grammy Awards, his undying love for Devo, unforgettable run-ins with Sting, Santana and Adam Sandler — and more.

P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval joins us in the studio for Episode 4 of the SoundDiego Podcast.
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Sonny Sandoval, frontman for hometown hard-rock heroes P.O.D., and his bandmates have been repping Southtown since 1992. They're a multi-platinum band, have received three Grammy nominations and, over the last three decades, have helped put San Diego on the map musically. The group's latest album, "Circles," is out everywhere — visit payableondeath.com for news, music, videos and tour dates.

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Episode 4 Show Notes:

  • Sonny's go-to taco shop when he gets back from tour? Lolita's on Bonita Road! Never been? Drop everything, find the location nearest you (there's seven) and go!
  • When asked about possibly writing a P.O.D. theme song for In-n-Out, Sonny mentioned his friendship with the burger chain's owner, Lynsi Snyder. Here's an interesting Business Insider article that drops all sorts of facts and tidbits about Snyder, her storied family and the history of the famed restaurant.
  • If you love "Little Nicky" as much as Sonny and I do, here's actual video footage of P.O.D., Deftones and Incubus playing Steve Miller's "The Joker" on MTV with Adam Sandler!

Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Monday. Upcoming guests include Soda Bar's Cory Stier, NBC 7's Catherine Garcia, About San Diego's Ken Kramer, acclaimed San Diego rapper Choosey and Eric Howarth from the Vinyl Junkies Record Shack! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.

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The SoundDiego Podcast is executive produced by Eric Page, hosted by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here), and edited by Matthew Lewis.

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