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 24, 2024 • 1h 40min
178: Jayson Green (Orchid): Thoughtful in a Way That's Contentious
This week Jeremy interviews Jayson Green of the band Orchid. On this episode Jeremy and Jayson talk Toronto, Def Leppard, playing the trumpet, Pantera, his earlier band All I Ask, Grand Royale Magazine, tapping into lyrics, Fugazi, recording with Alex Newport of Fudge Tunnel, forming Orchid, his friendship with Steve Aoki, laughing with Kurt Ballou of Converge, transitioning into the band Panthers, the Orchid reunion, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Jayson answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 38min
177: Spenser Granese (Actor / Musician): Clambering Towards The Non-Existent Peak of the Mountain
This week Jeremy interviews actor and musician Spenser Granese. On this episode, Jeremy and Spenser talk coffee, the Ninja Turtles movie, Bryan Cranston, auditioning for Marvel, tattoos on screen, going to the Sundance Film Festival, being yelled at by Tom Hanks, Green Day, going to see Poe, starting to play guitar, the new release from his band Kevlar Upper, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Spenser answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 47min
176: Kurt Ballou (Converge / Producer): I Love Music That I Don't Analyze
This week Jeremy interviews acclaimed producer and musician Kurt Ballou of the band Converge. On this episode Jeremy and Kurt talk polar plunge, living in Massachusetts, Grateful Dead, detailed lyrics sheets, Sam Black Church, playing saxophone, appreciating jazz, meeting Jake Bannon, how he joined Converge, Cro-Mags, the first Converge 7", breaking through with Cave In, living with Piebald, the history of Kurt's many iconic productions, plus so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Kurt answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 44min
175: Listener Mailbag
On this episode Jeremy answers questions from listeners about starting the podcast, past episodes, upcoming guests, favorite film directors, Deafheaven tour highlights, record rescues, (hed) P.E., lucky scores at Amoeba, picture discs, Pearl Jam, Outbreak Fest '22, Hesitation Wounds, producer Brad Wood, favorite movies of the year, the definitive Coen Brothers ranking, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to help support the show and receive bonus content! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Dec 27, 2023 • 1h
174: Caroline Harrison (Artist / Illustrator): It's All Manual
This week Jeremy interviews artist / illustrator Caroline Harrison On this episode Jeremy and Caroline talk Limewire, Coconuts Coins, Evanescence, comic books, Dave McKean, drawing vs painting, Pig Destroyer, album covers, collaborating with friends, Saetia, band merch, Portrayal of Guilt, art shows, Dan Seagrave, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Caroline answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 46min
173: Jem Siow (Speed): What I Thought Was Corpse Paint
This week Jeremy interviews Jem Siow of the band Speed. On this episode Jeremy and Jem talk Australia, Avril Lavigne, Triple J radio, System of a Down, t-shirt prices, classical flute, Green Day's "American Idiot", metal mentors, his earlier band Endless Heights, community within a local scene, touring Southeast Asia, transitioning to being a frontman, the rise of Speed, connecting with Flatspot Records, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Jem answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Dec 13, 2023 • 50min
172: Elizabeth Powell (Land of Talk): Opening Tunings
This week Jeremy interviews Elizabeth Powell of Land of Talk On this episode Jeremy and Lizzy talk Guelph, Right Said Fred, fretless bass, Eddie Vedder, unique tunings, early bands, working with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, forming Land of Talk, their new album "Performances", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Elizabeth answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 35min
171: Justin Sayles (Host of The Wedding Scammer): Halfway Crooks
This week Jeremy interviews Justin Sayles - Host of The Ringer's "The Wedding Scammer" podcast. On this episode, Jeremy and Justin talk Coen Brothers, Dr. Dre's "The Chronic", Taxi Driver, the New England Patriots, Sage Francis, the difference between spoken and written journalism, starting the investigative side of his career, working at the Ringer, Lil' Peep, his relationship with Rob Harvilla, the new podcast "The Wedding Scammer", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Justin answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 38min
170: Marisa "Missy" Dabice (Mannequin Pussy): False Flattery is the Death of Art
This week Jeremy interviews Marisa "Missy" Dabice of the band Mannequin Pussy. On this episode Jeremy and Missy talk New York City, John Mayer, her family's record store, Sum 41, the flute, Jimmy Eat World, recording at Oscilloscope, directing music videos, touring as a band member for Colleen Green, Barcelona, working with producer Will Yip, starting Mannequin Pussy, their new album "I Got Heaven", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Missy answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Nov 22, 2023 • 2h 6min
169: Jack Shirley (Producer / Comadre) & George Clarke (Deafheaven): Kinda Like a Bay Thing
This week Jeremy interviews producer and engineer Jack Shirley with special co-host George Clarke of the band Deafheaven to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the record "Sunbather." On this episode, the group discusses the 650 area code, Beach Boys, 411 Video Magazine, the movie New Jack City, AC/DC, improving the live DIY experience, car audio, Refused, karaoke machines, At the Gates, building your own recording space, setting expectations, meeting Deafheaven, making the album "Sunbather", remixing it for the 10th anniversary, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Jack and George answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
