

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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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
188: Mercedes Arn-Horn (Softcult): Stars In Our Eyes
This week Jeremy interviews Mercedes Arn-Horn of the bands Softcult On this episode Jeremy and Mercedes talk touring Australia, the Juno Awards, The Cure, finding new music in the public library, playing the harp, Alice Cooper, forming bands with her sibling, Courage My Love, major label woes, independent label freedom, Japan, starting Softcult, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Mercedes answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 40min
187: Alex Estrada (Producer / Engineer): Extras at a Quinceañera
This week Jeremy interviews musician, producer and recording engineer Alex Estrada On this episode Jeremy and Alex talk wind speeds, Paula Abdul, celebrity doppelgängers, Tom Lord-Alge, tab books, Silverchair, recording with his father, full circle moments with Slick Shoes, hardcore divergence of the early 2000s, Breather Resist, starting his band Silver Snakes, touring with Korn, learning recording techniques from Ed Rose, 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!

Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 20min
186: Justin Smith (Graf Orlock / Sweat): Villain Origin Story
This week Jeremy interviews Justin Smith of Graf Orlock, Sweat and Vitriol Records On this episode Jeremy and Justin talk Orange County, Metallica, Koo's Cafe, White Zombie, playing guitar with his family, recording as a member of Death Hymn No. 9, choosing producers for projects, playing Guttermouth covers in high school, Orlando Magic Fest, As Hope Dies, Hellfest in New York, working with Level Plane Records, starting Vitriol Records, the new Sweat album "Love Child", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Justin answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 37min
185: Tim "Shogun" Wall (Royal Headache): Singing Songs to the Heart of My Youth
This week Jeremy interviews Tim "Shogun" Wall of Royal Headache / Finnoguns Wake / Antenna On this episode Jeremy and Shogun talk figuring out your routine, playing piano, Guns 'n Roses, rollerblading, De La Soul, collecting records, his early band Nintendo Police, Do It Yourself Cool, questioning yourself as an artist, Royal Headache, playing with the Black Keys, touring the U.S. compared to Australia, Shogun & the Sheets, his new band Antenna, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Shogun answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 39min
184: Ben Russin (Title Fight / Citizen): What I Was Always Chasing
This week Jeremy interviews Ben Russin of Title Fight and Citizen. On this episode Jeremy and Ben talk past tours with each other, remembering the legacy of John Slaby, going to high school football games, Cher, starting to play drums, An Albatross, recording with Joe Loftus, meeting and collaborating with Balance & Composure, documenting the early years of Title Fight, his work as an engineer, Walter Schreifels producing the Title Fight album Shed, creating Floral Green, the Hyperview tour with Power Trip, joining the band Citizen, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Ben answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 54min
183: Martin Stewart (Terror / Gods Hate): Headfirst Into Everything
This week Jeremy interviews Martin Stewart of Terror, God's Hate, and the Sound & Fury Festival. On this episode Jeremy and Martin talk high school football, fleeting venues in Los Angeles, Tears for Fears, starting on keyboard, moving to bass, west coast punk, Bad Religion, early bands playing in backyards, stage fright, touring in Donnybrook!, shows in Tijuana, joining Terror, the Ten for Ten Tour, the role of a record label, putting on the Sound & Fury Fest, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Martin answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 42min
182: Anthony Anzaldo (Ceremony): The Process Doesn't Owe Me Anything
This week Jeremy interviews Anthony Anzaldo of Ceremony On this episode Jeremy and Anthony talk Homesick Fest, the neighborhood of Rohnert Park, his father's history in the radio business, Purple Rain, being shamed by Meatloaf, guitar playing versus songwriting, Prince, straight edge, Nirvana, forming Ceremony, recruiting the right group of people for your goals, adjusting in the face of adversity, Luxt, touring Europe for the first time, the "Rohnert Park" album anniversary show, 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!

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 22min
181: Matt Ebert (Joyce Manor): Everybody's Playing a Different Genre
This week Jeremy interviews Matt Ebert of Joyce Manor. On this episode Jeremy and Matt talk the city of Torrance, Green Day, parental censorship, Red Hot Chili Peppers, punk compilations, Bad Religion, piano lessons, the band Tragedy, expensive music videos, Asian Man Records, stage confidence, his band English Work Standard, the Toxicbreed forum, working with producer Jack Shirley for Joyce Manor, consistency with output, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Matt answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Feb 7, 2024 • 2h 2min
180: Jason Aalon Butler (Fever 333 / letlive.): The Chaos That Is My Life
This week Jeremy interviews Jason Aalon Butler of the bands Fever 333, letlive. and Pressure Cracks. On this episode Jeremy and Jason talk morning routines, his father's career in music, Turnstile, skate videos, Korn, El Segundo, the band Bush, starting the band letlive., recording at a Malibu home of one of the Eagles, being influenced by Davey Havok of AFI, Japan, the album "The Blackest Beautiful", working with Travis Barker on Fever 333, the different approach to his band Pressure Cracks, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Jason answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!

Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 26min
179: Mary Jane Dunphe (Singer / Songwriter): Woman is a Danger Cat
This week Jeremy interviews singer / performer Mary Jane Dunphe On this episode Jeremy and Mary Jane talk Prince, early life in Spokane, The Cure, taking the bus to shows, Paramore, moving around frequently, Frank Zappa, train hopping, folk punk, her band VEXX, touring Europe, writing poetry, opening for Turnstile, releasing a solo album on Pop Wig Records, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Mary Jane answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch? Click here!


