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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Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 12min
266: Emma Boster (Dying Wish): No Breakdowns at the Wedding
This week Jeremy welcomes Emma Boster of the band Dying Wish. On this episode, Jeremy and Emma talk Portland pride, The Top 8, For Fans Of on Spotify, dusting off classics from your catalog, swallowing gum, Cowboy Junkies, early memories of singing, re-learning vocals post-pandemic, Scott Vogel of Terror, transitioning from small clubs to big stages, the new Dying Wish album "Flesh Stays Together", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Emma answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!
Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 31min
265: Chris Higdon (Elliott / Mirrorless): Letting Go of Hearing Myself
This week Jeremy welcomes Chris Higdon of the bands Elliott and Mirrorless On this episode, Jeremy and Chris talk Louisville, skateboarding, Kinghorse, learning guitar by suggestion, his first band Falling Forward, his latest band Mirrorless on Equal Vision Records, developing the sound of Elliott, writing and recording the album "False Cathedrals", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Chris answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!
Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 20min
264: Peter Helmis (Algernon Cadwallader): The Silly Side of Serious
This week Jeremy welcomes Peter Helmis of Algernon Cadwallader On this episode, Jeremy and Peter talk Saddle Creek Records, Kriss Kross, the parental advisory sticker, Hot Topic, Dippin Dotz, Stone Temple Pilots, learning guitar, Joshua Fit For Battle, apprehension to sing, his prolific output, Halfway to Holland's first tour starting the day high school ended, the paper atlas, their new album "Trying to Not Have a Thought", and so much more!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Peter answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!
Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 22min
263: Lola Blanc (Singer / Podcaster / Director): Hustle Culture Intervention
This week Jeremy welcomes Singer, Director, and Co-Host of the podcast TRUST ME: Lola Blanc. On this episode, Jeremy and Lola talk podcasting, Westboro Baptist Church. straight edge, psychedelics, Spice Girls, Hot Topic, writing for Britney Spears, lessons in the music industry, being a ventriloquist, directing music videos, her new album "Dear Sara" and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Lola answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!
Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 22min
262: Steve Evetts (Record Producer): Letting it Happen
This week Jeremy welcomes legendary super producer Steve Evetts. On this episode, Jeremy and Steve talk New Jersey, the Beatles, playing viola, recording at Trax East with Eric Rachel, WSOU, Victory Records, "Calculating Infinity" by The Dillinger Escape Plan, working together, Ross Robinson, engineering and mixing the Cure, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Steve answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!
Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 19min
261: Lexi Vega (Mini Trees): Face to Face with Connection
This week Jeremy welcomes Lexi Vega of Mini Trees On this episode, Jeremy and Lexi talk Cobalt Cafe, FuseTV, Underoath, drums, Papa Roach, metalcore, her father playing with James Taylor, pre-show warm-up, Spirit Goth Records, working with producer Jonathan Joseph, touring with Julien Baker, the new Mini Trees single "Hollow", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Lexi answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!
Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 41min
260: Peter Berkman (Anamanaguchi): Crib Notes on Square Waves
This week Jeremy welcomes Peter Berkman of Anamanaguchi. On this episode, Jeremy and Peter talk karaoke choices, music video Easter Eggs, the band American Football, loud neighbors, Mega Man 2, Smashing Pumpkins, playing violin, chip music, starting Anamanaguchi, 8-Bit Peoples, touring for the first time, Scott Pilgrim, RSS feeds, boss level music, Kickstarter, playing on Jimmy Fallon, their new album "Anyway", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Peter answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!
Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 19min
259: Kevin Patrick Sullivan (Field Medic): The Consequence of Being Alive
This week Jeremy welcomes Kevin Patrick Sullivan of Field Medic. On this episode Jeremy and Kevin talk under-serviced American cities, white belt Myspace bands, Burbank, Headbanger's Ball, Pantera, playing music with his brother, metalcore aspirations, the new album "Surrender Instead", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Kevin answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!
Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 12min
258: Akil Godsey (End It): Owning Weapons & Watching Musicals
This week Jeremy welcomes End It vocalist Akil Godsey. On this episode, Jeremy and Akil talk Baltimore, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Limp Bizkit, church, My America Is Watching Tigers Die, musicals, rapping, merch, Flatspot Records, music videos, the new End It album "Wrong Side of Heaven" and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Akil answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!
Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 20min
257: Tades Sanville (Hot Mulligan): Thats When You Dive
This week Jeremy welcomes Tades Sanville of the band Hot Mulligan. On this episode, Jeremy and Tades talk Bandcamp dot com, Carseat Headrest, making music videos, the UP State Fair, cover bands, NOFX, tour routing, No Sleep Records, the new Hot Mulligan album "The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still", and so much more!!! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and The Website Formerly Known as Twitter SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Tades answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!
