

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.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 42min
182: Anthony Anzaldo (Ceremony): The Process Doesn't Owe Me Anything
This week Jeremy interviews Anthony Anzaldo of Ceremony On this episode Jeremy and Anthony talk Homesick Fest, the neighborhood of Rohnert Park, his father's history in the radio business, Purple Rain, being shamed by Meatloaf, guitar playing versus songwriting, Prince, straight edge, Nirvana, forming Ceremony, recruiting the right group of people for your goals, adjusting in the face of adversity, Luxt, touring Europe for the first time, the "Rohnert Park" album anniversary show, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Anthony answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 22min
181: Matt Ebert (Joyce Manor): Everybody's Playing a Different Genre
This week Jeremy interviews Matt Ebert of Joyce Manor. On this episode Jeremy and Matt talk the city of Torrance, Green Day, parental censorship, Red Hot Chili Peppers, punk compilations, Bad Religion, piano lessons, the band Tragedy, expensive music videos, Asian Man Records, stage confidence, his band English Work Standard, the Toxicbreed forum, working with producer Jack Shirley for Joyce Manor, consistency with output, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Matt answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Feb 7, 2024 • 2h 2min
180: Jason Aalon Butler (Fever 333 / letlive.): The Chaos That Is My Life
This week Jeremy interviews Jason Aalon Butler of the bands Fever 333, letlive. and Pressure Cracks. On this episode Jeremy and Jason talk morning routines, his father's career in music, Turnstile, skate videos, Korn, El Segundo, the band Bush, starting the band letlive., recording at a Malibu home of one of the Eagles, being influenced by Davey Havok of AFI, Japan, the album "The Blackest Beautiful", working with Travis Barker on Fever 333, the different approach to his band Pressure Cracks, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Jason answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 26min
179: Mary Jane Dunphe (Singer / Songwriter): Woman is a Danger Cat
This week Jeremy interviews singer / performer Mary Jane Dunphe On this episode Jeremy and Mary Jane talk Prince, early life in Spokane, The Cure, taking the bus to shows, Paramore, moving around frequently, Frank Zappa, train hopping, folk punk, her band VEXX, touring Europe, writing poetry, opening for Turnstile, releasing a solo album on Pop Wig Records, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Mary Jane answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

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!


