The First Ever Podcast
Jeremy Bolm
Join Jeremy Bolm, vocalist of Touché Amoré and founder of the record label Secret Voice, for his latest project, The First Ever Podcast. This is an honest look at the humble beginnings of all kinds of different artists - from actors and musicians to poets and photographers. Through conversation, Jeremy explores how their first experiences with their art form lead them to where they are today. In today's world of instant gratification, it's important to be reminded that not everything happens fast and easy. To succeed as an artist, it often takes a lot of steps and wrong turns along the path. And uncovering the nuances of those creative journeys is what this show is all about.
Episodes
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Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 27min
276: Shapel Lacey (Comedian): Lounge Act
This week Jeremy welcomes comedian Shapel Lacey. On this episode, Jeremy and Shapel talk touring, the Goo Goo Dolls, eclectic influences in punk and hardcore, Black Flag, seeing shows at the Nile in Arizona, hobby shops, Nirvana, tribute compilations, his band Mad Peaceful, vocal coaching from Derrick Green of Sepultura, Eddie Murphy, the tv show Family Matters, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Shapel answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 27min
275: Ned Russin (Glitterer / Title Fight): No Choice But To Interact
This week Jeremy welcomes the first ever third timer, Ned Russin, of the bands Glitterer and Title Fight On this episode, Jeremy and Ned talk public transport, author Philip Roth, the writing process for Glitterer, operating Purple Circle Records, the band The Microphones, playing in total darkness, international touring, Q And Not U, the new Glitterer album, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Ned answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 31min
274: Nate Newton (Converge): Flash Gordon Rock
This week Jeremy welcomes Nate Newton of Converge, Cave In, Old Man Gloom, Doomriders and more. On this episode, Jeremy and Nate talk touring together, Virginia, Avail, Grease the musical, playing guitar versus making music, being the frontman in Doomriders, releasing music on Jamey Jasta's Stillborn Records, karaoke at Krazy Fest, playing CBGBs, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Nate answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 13min
273: Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes): One For All
This week Jeremy welcomes Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes On this episode Jeremy and Conor talk Nebraska, song selection for TV performances, the band Spoon, grunge, Counting Crows, posters, Bjork, the start of Saddle Creek Records, creating Bright Eyes, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Conor answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Nov 12, 2025 • 53min
272: Michael Bingham (Spiritual Cramp): Suffering Is Relative
This week Jeremy welcomes back Michael Bingham of Spiritual Cramp On this episode, Jeremy and Mike talk San Francisco, Taylor Swift, hardcore adjacency, Geese the band, Doug Funnie, Rilo Kiley, cover songs, European festivals, working with Dan the Automator, the new Spiritual Cramp album "RUDE", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Michael answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Nov 5, 2025 • 2h 9min
271: Bren Lukens (Modern Baseball): Saying Yes
This week Jeremy welcomes Bren Lukens of Modern Baseball for their first interview in eight years. On this episode, Jeremy and Bren talk life updates, Florida, System of a Down, falling in love with singing, U2, bootleg shirts, MP3 trading, starting Modern Baseball, writing their album "Holy Ghost", early touring as a duo and transitioning into a full band, international touring, the last Modern Baseball show so far, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Bren answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 12min
270: Don Devore (Ink & Dagger / Frail): Shaking Things Up Deliberately
This week Jeremy welcomes Don Devore of the bands Ink & Dagger, Frail, and more. On this episode, Jeremy and Don talk Nosferatu, trick-or-treating, Van Halen, playing trumpet, cover songs, "Jellybeans", starting Ink & Dagger, touring Canada, playing shows with L7, the upcoming discography box set The Complete Works, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Don answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 11min
269: Devin Swank (Sanguisugabogg): An Exposé on Mother Earth
This week Jeremy welcomes Devin Swank from the band Sanguisugabogg. On this episode, Jeremy and Devin talk Columbus Ohio, record stores, Skeletonwitch, SCION Festivals, 50 Cent's "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", borrowing band shirts from adults, filtering out band lifers, the evolution of his vocal approach, touring with Nile, being promoted on NPR, their new album "Hideous Aftermath" and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Devin answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 16min
268: Listener Mailbag: Jeremy answers your questions!
This week Jeremy answers questions submitted by listeners via Patreon, Discord, Instagram and Email - Co-hosted and moderated the shows Editor / Producer Ryan Rainbro. We talk all things Touché Amoré, podcasting, horror movies, Hesitation Wounds, record labels, pets, music discovery routines, mewithoutYou, veganism, books, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to help support the show and recieve bonus episodes and much more!
Oct 8, 2025 • 54min
267: Roddy Woomble (Idlewild): And Now We're In a Museum
This week Jeremy welcomes Roddy Woomble of the band Idlewild. On this episode, Jeremy and Roddy talk Scotland, South Carolina, Wilco, Stranger Things, the Pogues, being a disappointment selling hundreds of thousands of records, working with Bob Weston, labelmates with Kylie Minogue, their new self-titled album, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Roddy answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!
