

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 10, 2024 • 1h 36min
202: Steven Hyden (Author / Music Critic): The Ongoing Narrative
This week Jeremy interviews author, music critic, and podcaster Steven Hyden On this episode Jeremy and Steven talk Counting Crows, Harry Houdini, Fine Young Cannibals, your favorite band's favorite bands, the Beach Boys, Jeffrey Dahmer, 90s show posters, the band Live, tour shirts, playing drums, Robert Ebert, Onyx being booked at his high school, C.C. DeVille of Poison, choosing subjects for writing, his new book about Bruce Springsteen "There Was Nothing You Could Do" and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Steven answers questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 26min
201: Ian Fidance (Comedian / Podcaster): You'd Be Surprised
This week Jeremy interviews comedian and podcast host Ian Fidance On this episode Jeremy and Ian talk cigarettes, Delaware, mixtapes, Metallica, concerts with mom, guitar lessons with Danzig, 90s comedy films, Ghostbuster 2, Robin Williams, open mic politics, lessons in TV auditions, the podcast "Bein' Ian with Jordan", his new comedy special "Wild, Happy & Free" and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Ian answers questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 49min
200: The First Ever Draft w/ Pat Flynn (Have Heart / Fiddlehead) & Ned Russin (Title Fight / Glitterer)
To celebrate 200 episodes, Jeremy brings back past guests Ned Russin and Pat Flynn to compete in a draft game! Jeremy, Pat, and Ned catch up before hopping into the categories which are all based on personal favorite "firsts" (example: first album by a Punk/HC band). Listen to the intro to get the rules and categories. Check out the podcast's instagram later today to vote on who you think won the draft! Thank you endlessly for being with me for 200 episodes. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode of outtakes from this episode including Pat talking about listening to the entire Title Fight discography on a drive. Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 23min
199: Norman Brannon (Texas Is The Reason / Anti-Matter): Genre Agnostic
This week Jeremy interviews musician and writer Norman Brannon of Texas is the Reason / Thursday / Anti-Matter On this episode Jeremy and Norman talk changes in touring over the years, Woodside in Queens, New York, American Top 40, Andy Gibb, receiving albums as apologies, KISS, thrash metal, the Crumbsuckers, starting with drums, being a part of Thursday versus Texas Is the Reason, his first band with Rob Vitale from Black Train Jack, Krishna consciousness, playing in 108 and Shelter, working with J. Robbins, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Norman answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 3min
198: James Austin Johnson (Comedian / SNL): We're In Gooftown
This week Jeremy interviews comedian James Austin Johnson of Saturday Night Live. On this episode Jeremy and James talk SNL, profanity, Nashville, Christian ska, learning bass, Weezer, musical comedy, playing gigs in LA, open mics as a comedian versus as a musician, guitar pedals, the E! Channel, comedian Brad Stein, getting into stand-up, Coen Brothers movies, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where James answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 19min
197: Alex Gehring (Ringo Deathstarr): The Last Unicorn
This week Jeremy interviews Alex Gehring of the band Ringo Deathstarr / Nuclear Daisies On this episode Jeremy and Alex talk touring hard, ATX, Enya, disposable cameras, The Pixies, SXSW, DJing parties, her cable access show, vintage band shirts, being taught bass by John Moyer of Disturbed, the band Cake, the dynamics of Ringo Deathstarr, touring with Smashing Pumpkins, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Alex answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

May 29, 2024 • 1h 5min
196: Anthony Webster (GEL): Checkin' the Top 8
This week Jeremy interviews Anthony Webster of the band GEL. On this episode Jeremy and Anthony talk New Jersey, Underoath, local shows, MySpace, Knocked Loose, palm muting, Green Day, playing festivals, starting GEL in a van, the work ethic of the band, Charli XCX, signing to Blue Grape Music, the new GEL record "Persona", 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!

May 22, 2024 • 1h 37min
195: Johnny Pemberton (Actor / Comedian): It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect, It Just Has To Feel Cool
This week Jeremy interviews actor / comedian Johnny Pemberton. On this episode Jeremy and Johnny talk meeting on the set of WEIRD, Riley Gale of Power Trip, Upright Citizens Brigade, They Might Be Giants, Minnesota, Beastie Boys, learning bass guitar, stand up vs improv, Good Morning Vietnam, Saturday Night Live, acting class, being starstruck, voice acting, his podcast "Live to Tape", playing Thaddeus on the show "Fallout" and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Johnny answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

May 15, 2024 • 1h 31min
194: Chris Colohan (Sect / Cursed): I Scream Headaches
This week Jeremy interviews hardcore luminary Chris Colohan (Left for Dead / Cursed / Sect / The Swarm / more). On this episode Jeremy and Chris talk Toronto, Heart, drums, stage fright, isolated vocals, creativity in physical releases, playing a show the same day he formed the band Ruination, extensive touring in the band the Swarm, Cursed / Weakerthans overlap, creating his project Unwell, the new Sect album "Plagues Upon Plagues", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for 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!

May 8, 2024 • 1h 49min
193: Max Bemis (Say Anything): Things I Can't Give Myself Credit For
This week Jeremy interviews Max Bemis of the band Say Anything. On this episode Jeremy and Max talk shared birthdays (April 6th), Los Angeles, Tupac, cassingles, Local H, Family Values Tour, starting piano, emo origins, not signing with Drive-Thru Records, working with Brett Gurewitz of Bad Religion, touring with Dashboard Confessional, making the album "Is a Real Boy" and it's follow up "In Defense of the Genre", the new Say Anything album "...Is Committed", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Max answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!


