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.
Episodes
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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!
May 1, 2024 • 1h 18min
192: Ryan Savitski (One Step Closer): I Just Love Hardcore
This week Jeremy interviews Ryan Savitski of the band One Step Closer On this episode Jeremy and Ryan talk Wilkes-Barre, the VH1 Top 20 Countdown, Green Day, CD bin diving, KISS, guitar inspiration from his father, baseball, 6th grade talent shows, local production heroes, playing the first Have Heart reunion, touring with Turnstile internationally, recording with Will Killingsworth of Orchid, the new One Step Closer album "All You Embrace", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Ryan answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 39min
191: Andrew Fisher (Basement): The Most Important Place in the World
This week Jeremy interviews Andrew Fisher of the band Basement On this episode Jeremy and Andrew talk Nando's, dialects, BlackBerry Messenger, Saves the Day, Mission Impossible II soundtrack, the Fiat Panda, touring with bandmates compared to living with roommates, idioms, collaborating in songwriting, touring with Weezer and the Pixies, New York City, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Andrew answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 56min
190: Mat Kerekes (Citizen): Second Grade Talent Show Redemption
This week Jeremy interviews Mat Kerekes of the band Citizen. On this episode Jeremy and Mat talk Linkin Park, street teams, Blink 182, sibling sports, playing drums, Slipknot, grade school talent shows, his early home practice space, knowing when a song is done, New Found Glory, Vince Ratti, meeting Turnover, the work ethic of Will Yip, the latest Citizen album "Calling the Dogs", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Mat answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 21min
189: Ken Andrews (Failure / Producer): Just What I Needed
This week Jeremy interviews musician, songwriter, and producer Ken Andrews of Failure, Year of the Rabbit, and more. On this episode Jeremy and Ken talk Elton John, the radio station 91X, The Cars, Warmoth guitar kits, Eddie Van Halen, his relationship with Tool, home studios, Slash Records, recording with Steve Albini, forming the supergroup Replicants, navigating major labels, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Ken answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!
