

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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Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 3min
The First Ever Radio Hour 9/5/22
On this weeks radio hour you'll hear new music from The National, Alvvays, and L.S. Dunes as well as songs from The Hated, Codeine, Descendents, Lungfish, Alien Boy, La Dispute, Current, Dead Milkmen, Sunny Day Real Estate and more! Subscribe to the PATREON and receive a brand new radio hour every Sunday! Thats two additional episodes a month AND you get them a day early! You'll also see a complete list of songs played on this episode. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter!

Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 32min
105: Kyle Durfey (Pianos Become the Teeth): If I Don't Feel Vulnerable, I Didn't Do My Job
This week Jeremy interviews Kyle Durfey of Pianos Become the Teeth On this episode Kyle and Jeremy talk about the recording process for Drift, Christian hardcore, his first bands and tours, the pains of recording vocals, hearing loss, not facing the crowd, the Saltwater EP, the movie Wild Hogs, writing and recording The Lack Long After, the TA / PBTT split 7", working with Will Yip, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Kyle answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Aug 24, 2022 • 1h 33min
104: Matthew Dickman (Poet): In Service
This week Jeremy interviews poet Matthew Dickman On this episode Matthew and Jeremy talk public speaking, having a theater background, being born and raised in Portland Oregon, growing up in a neighborhood around white supremacy, having a twin brother who is also a poet, finding the poetry in punk and hip hop, the first poem he ever wrote, learning form, getting published and literary agent advice, navigating finances when you come from punk, the evolution of writing through releases, channeling grief, his latest book Husbandry and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Matthew answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Aug 22, 2022 • 1h
The First Ever Radio Hour 8/22/22
This weeks radio hour is a mishmash of songs that have been floating around Jeremy's head. Hear music from Frank Black, Greet Death, Death Cab For Cutie, Mission of Burma, Rival Schools, That Dog, Pylon and more! Subscribe to the PATREON and receive a brand new radio hour every Sunday! Thats two additional episodes a month AND you get them a day early! You'll also see a complete list of songs played on this episode. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter!

Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 8min
103: JER (Skatune Network / We Are The Union): Encouraged Hyperactivity
This week Jeremy interviews JER - The legend behind Skatune Network! On this episode the two talk touring with The Slackers, joining We Are the Union, living in Gainesville, discovering Ska through the Digimon soundtrack, appreciating first wave, attending Supercon, their first band the eSKAmos and the first show they played, playing in Marching band, first recording experiences, playing Prince Edward Island, the genesis of Ska Tune Network. recording the JER record, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where JER answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 31min
102: Tim McIlrath (Rise Against): Inmates Running the Asylum
This week Jeremy interviews Tim McIlrath - Singer / Guitarist of the band Rise Against. On this episode Tim and Jeremy talk Summer festival tours in Europe, Indianapolis / Chicago, being a young metal head, finding punk and community, seeing Jawbreaker open for Nirvana, playing in a Minor Threat cover band, how Baxter formed, becoming a singer, his first recording experiences, playing in Arma Angelus with Pete Wentz, How he accidentally named Fall Out Boy, the genesis of Rise Against, signing to Fat Wreck Chords, recording their first album, how they came to work with Bill Stevenson, Swing Life Away becoming a hit, navigating being on a major label, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Tim answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 5min
The First Ever Radio Hour 8/8/22
This weeks radio hour is all about new / new-ish tracks! You'll hear music from Absinthe Father, Pianos Become the Teeth, Gospel, Birds in Row, Signals Midwest, City of Caterpillar, Momma, Chat Pile, Speed, Turnover, Cold Omega, Loma Prieta, Mindforce and more! Subscribe to the PATREON and receive a brand new radio hour every Sunday! Thats two additional episodes a month AND you get them a day early! You'll also see a complete list of songs played on this episode. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter!

Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 45min
101: Jeremy Bolm w/ Guest Host Jordan Dreyer (La Dispute) - Part 2 of 2: Vulnerability as a Theme
This week you get Part 2 of the conversation w/ guest host Jordan Dreyer of La Dispute as he interviews Jeremy Bolm in an extra special role reversal to celebrate the 100 episode milestone. On this part 2 of 2 episode; Jordan and Jeremy talk about the TA / LD split, split 7"s in general, Furnace Fest, Is Survived By, working with Brad Wood, ranking records, channeling grief, Stage Four, Gaspar Noé, Ross Robinson, Lament, starting a record label, Hesitation Wounds, co-producing Burnt Sugar from Gouge Away, writing poetry, stepping outside your comfort zones with other art forms, Sound and Fury 2009, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Jeremy and Jordan both answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jul 27, 2022 • 1h 54min
100: Jeremy Bolm w/ Guest Host Jordan Dreyer (La Dispute) - Part 1 of 2: I Am Aware That I Said the Wrong Pearl Jam Music Video, and I'll Never Sleep Again
This week guest host Jordan Dreyer of La Dispute interviews Jeremy Bolm in an extra special role reversal to celebrate 100 episodes. ALSO: Ben Walsh of Tigers Jaw does an extra special cover of the theme song! On this part 1 of 2 episode; Jordan and Jeremy reflect on the past 99 episodes and talk 80's pop music, grunge, first interests in singing, guitar lessons, album singles in the 90's vs now, DB Cooper, being a latchkey kid, nu metal, the life of a goth/metal kid in high school after Columbine happened, finding hardcore, his first experience singing, the genesis of Touché Amoré, when Jordan and Jeremy met, when TA almost broke up, his relationship with Thursday and to the beat of a dead horse, touring "professionally", recording Parting The Sea Between Brightness and Me, and more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Jeremy and Jordan both answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jul 24, 2022 • 1h 60min
100 Episodes Celebration Radio Hour!
Celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast this week - Jeremy plays a song by each musician who's been a guest on the show for the previous 50 episodes! This extended episode includes tracks by My Chemical Romance, mewithoutYou, Thursday, Converge, Heart Attack Man, Praise, Saetia, Against Me!, Jeff Rosenstock, Soul Glo, Pity Sex, Joyce Manor, King Woman, Cave In, Gleemer, Scowl, Pup, GlassJAw, Nothing, Zulu, Deadguy, and SO many more! Subscribe to the PATREON and receive a brand new radio hour every Sunday! Thats two additional episodes a month AND you get them a day early! You'll also see a complete list of songs played on this episode. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter!


