

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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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!

Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 38min
256: Greg Anderson (SUNN O))): The Presence of Volume
This week Jeremy welcomes Greg Anderson of SUNN O))) On this episode, Jeremy and Greg talk researching lost relatives. Metallica, renting vinyl from the library, his band False Liberty, the Seattle music scene, touring with The Accüsed, recording with Steve Albini, Slint, Revelation Records. forming SUNN O))), 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 Greg answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!

Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 20min
255: David Pajo (Slint): Life in a Different Tuning
This week Jeremy welcomes prolific musician David Pajo. On this episode, Jeremy and David talk birthdays, Louisville, Jesus Christ Superstar, Peter Criss, horror comics, percussion in piano, Kinghorse, touring with Samhain, recording the Slint album "Spiderland", their reunion in 2005, playing in Gang of Four, 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 David answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!

Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 47min
254: Kevin Devine (Singer / Songwriter): It's a Matter of Perspective
This week Jeremy welcomes back singer/songwriter Kevin Devine for conversation and performance On this episode, Jeremy and Kevin talk marketing, Motherfolk, Pennsylvania, Pedro the Lion, Layne Guitars, Kurt Cobain, 2000 Trees Festival and so much more - including the performance of a new unreleased song called "Negative Conviction." Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and The Website Formerly Known as Twitter SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Kevin answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!

Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 28min
253: Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage): The Beauty of Conviction
This week Jeremy welcomes Jesse Leach, vocalist of the bands Killswitch Engage and Times of Grace. On this episode, Jeremy and Jesse talk Rhode Island, church, Bloodlet, d-beat, High Vis, the snare drum, Minor Threat, volleyball, his early band Corrin, touring with Santa Sangre in Killswitch Engage, forming Seemless after stepping away from KSE, opening for Fu Manchu, Hellfest 2001, international festival shows in Times of Grace, the latest Killswitch album "This Consequence", 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 Jesse answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!

Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 24min
252: Niko Stratis (Author / Culture Writer): Life As a Western
This week Jeremy welcomes author / culture writer Niko Stratis On this episode, Jeremy and Niko talk audiobooks, Dwight Yoakam, your parents' records, Radiohead, great concerts, Silverchair, record store aesthetics, Weird Al Yankovic, bands in the Yukon, Serial Joe, music at the grocery store, her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman, 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 Niko answered questions that were submitted by subscribers!


