

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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Jul 20, 2022 • 1h 23min
99: Chris Taylor (Artist / Pg.99 / Pygmy Lush): Everything You Want Is On the Other End of A Lot of Hard Work
This week Jeremy interviews Chris Taylor of Pg.99 On this episode Chris and Jeremy talk Richmond and growing up in Virginia, Born Against, Cassingles, finding his artistic talent as a kid, seeing Green Day live, his first band Nit-Pic, naming the Pg99 albums Documents, being aware of the scene they were a part of, the impact they made posthumously, taking lyrics seriously, recording records with Kurt Ballou, the genesis of Malady, his favorite albums he designed, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Chris answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jul 13, 2022 • 1h 59min
98: Stephen Brodsky (Cave In): I Chose Life and Life Happened to Be Guitar
This week Jeremy interviews Stephen Brodsky of Cave In On this episode Stephen and Jeremy talk about the album rollout of Heavy Pendulum, Guns N Roses, Ralph Snart, playing saxophone, seeing Primus / U2, his first band and meeting JR, the importance of Nirvana, how he found hardcore, the genesis of Cave In, learning how to record on a four track, meeting Brian McTernan and working together the first time, how the Gambit split got funded, the first show he ever played, discovering and joining Converge, playing on When Forever Comes Crashing, the headspace for Until Your Heart Stops, Caleb's contribution and recording Jupiter, Neurosis's impact, recording Antenna, touring with the Foo Fighters and getting to meet Dave Grohl, recalibrating after being dropped by RCA, the influential spirit of Caleb Scofield, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Stephen answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 2min
The First Ever Radio Hour 7/11/22
On this weeks radio hour - Jeremy's playing singles / tracks from new or upcoming albums! This episode includes tracks by Julien Baker, Alvvays, Young Guv, End, Bartees Strange, Alex G, Candy, Greet Death, Viagra Boys, Interpol, MUNA, Anthony Green 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!

Jul 6, 2022 • 1h 55min
97: Brian McTernan (Producer / Musician): In So Many Aspects of My Life, I Second-guess Myself, With Music I Just Don't
This week Jeremy interviews record producer / musician Brian McTernan of Be Well / Battery + more! On this episode Brian and Jeremy talk about the film Suburbia (1983), Sex Pistols, his first punk show and seeing Soul Side, Zach De La Rocha stories, how he first joined Battery, where he learned how to play guitar, his early emo band Ashes, the first time his band recorded, the birth of his Salad Days studio, how he learned to record, working at the studio The Outpost, his first tours and sleep struggles, Miltown, Revelation Records vs. Revolution Records, Six Going on Seven, working on Cave In's Jupiter, Darkest Hour, Strike Anywhere's Exit English, working with Circa Survive, how Be Well formed and how recording his own records feel, upcoming tours and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Brian answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jun 29, 2022 • 53min
96: Deanna Belos (Sincere Engineer): I Have To Do the Best Job I Can
This week Jeremy interviews Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer. On this episode Deanna and Jeremy talk Chicago, discovering pop punk, Alkaline Trio, learning guitar, her first show, how Sincere Engineer came to be, working on her first album and arranging her songs, opening for The Lawrence Arms on her first tour, recording Bless My Psyche, the new single and her upcoming tour, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Deanna answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jun 27, 2022 • 1h
The First Ever Radio Hour 6/27/22
On this weeks radio hour - we're taking you over the pond to Europe and the UK! Jeremy is on tour overseas so he's playing some great tracks from bands like Birds in Row, Chalk Hands, La Petite Mort / Little Death, Daitro, Rise and Fall, Disfear, High Vis, Skitsystem, Idles, 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!

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Jun 22, 2022 • 2h 15min
95: Jordan Buckley (Every Time I Die): Cultivating Your Own Life
Join Jordan Buckley, the talented guitarist of Every Time I Die and visual artist, as he shares his fascinating journey through music and art. He discusses his move to Arizona and its vibrant lifestyle, along with wild tour stories from Ozzfest and GWAR. Jordan recounts early influences from concerts and hardcore shows that shaped his career, his initial guitar learning experiences, and the serendipitous formation of Every Time I Die. Plus, hear about the creative process behind their album covers and his dedication to nurturing younger bands on tour.

Jun 15, 2022 • 1h 10min
94: Farrah Skeiky (Photographer): Having the Audacity
This week Jeremy interviews Photographer, Creative Director, and Writer - Farrah Skeiky On this episode Farrah and Jeremy talk about her moving from Seattle to Silver Spring as a teen, first connections to photography, growing up with a "Sharper Image Dad", learning how to play Bass, Thundercat, food photography, sneaking cameras into venues, shooting from the photo pit, developing film, getting her photo of Screaming Females published in Premier Guitar, Maximum Rocknroll, getting hired to shoot Red Death, self publishing her book Present Tense: DC Punk and DIY Right Now, knowing when to ask for help, and so much more! and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER

Jun 13, 2022 • 1h 1min
The First Ever Radio Hour 6/13/22 (PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATION)
On this weeks radio hour Jeremy celebrates pride month by playing artists or bands that feature members that are LGBTQ+! You'll hear music from The HIRS Collective, Alien Boy, boygenius, Limp Wrist, Home Is Where, Bob Mould, Tegan and Sara, Record Setter, Worriers, Sigur Los, For Your Health 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!

Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 3min
93: Andy Norton (Praise): I Didn't Wanna Make It Seem Too Fly
This week Jeremy interviews vocalist Andy Norton of the band Praise On this episode Andy and Jeremy talk the release of All in a Dream, New Jack Swing, Gin Blossoms, learning how to play bass, his first bands, Mike Dirnt, playing with Kill Your Idols, the anxieties of recording vocals, writing lyrics, Husker Du and The Replacements, his first European tour, photography and getting his photo in a Sick Of It All record, the first Praise show, singing live for the first time, and so much more! For a bonus episode where Andy answers questions submitted by subscribers and so much more - SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER


