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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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 24min
281: Blake Schwarzenbach (Jawbreaker): 21st Century Pressure
This week Jeremy welcomes Blake Schwarzenbach of the bands Jawbreaker and Jets to Brazil. On this episode, Jeremy and Blake talk Disney soundtracks, literary analysis, Rick Dee's "Disco Duck", opening for Nirvana, Pat Benatar, starting with drums, stage fright mitigation rituals, working with J. Robbins of Jawbox on Jets to Brazil albums, self booking his first tour, having vocal surgery, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Blake answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 46min
280: Kyle Soto (Seahaven): Attracted to Resolve
This week Jeremy welcomes Kyle Soto of the band Seahaven. On this episode, Jeremy and Kyle talk working with Alex Estrada, the Winter Forever anniversary tour, the Batman Forever soundtrack, Christian contemporary music, Blink 182, home movie premiere concerts, rehearsing schedules, Run For Cover records, Set Your Goals, their new single "Long Goodbye" and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Kyle answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 18min
279: Julia Steiner (Ratboys): Millennial Woman
This week Jeremy welcomes Julia Steiner of the band Ratboys. On this episode, Jeremy and Julia talk vocal cadences. The O.C. television show, Backstreet Boys, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen, the song "Year 3000", DIY recordings, Topshelf Records, going from DIY to pro shows, Trader Joe's, the new Ratboys album "Singin' To An Empty Chair, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Julia answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Jan 7, 2026 • 1h 55min
278: Davey Havok (AFI): Cacophony Masked by Euphony
This week Jeremy welcomes Davey Havok of the band AFI. On this episodes, Jeremy and Davey talk the American Idiot Musical, AC/DC, Tower Records, playing band at recess, opening for SNFU, recording demos in a yurt, recording AFI records now, Maximum Rock 'n Roll Magazine, their first tour with Swingin' Utters, Canada with Rancid, releasing music with Adeline Records, Ross Robinson, making Sing the Sorrow, the new AFI album "Silver Bleeds the Black Sun", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Davey answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 4min
277: The 2025 First Ever Holiday Special
Join Jeremy as he brings back past guests Jem Siow of Speed, Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra, Yasi Salek of the Bandsplain Podcast, and Pat Flynn of Have Heart / Fiddlehead to ask holiday related questions, including "Whats the first song you want to hear as soon as the clock strikes 12 on New Years Eve". SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for bonus episodes, radio shows, and more! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
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
