The Popko Project

Welcome to episode 54 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by James Barrett, a very talented musician out of Scranton, Pennsylvania. James is releasing his new album titled, A Series of…Mostly Nothing, September 24th which will be available on all the streaming services as well as vinyl shortly after. He is also preparing […]

Welcome to episode 53 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by the band, Retrovai. Retrovai is a band from Northeastern Pennsylvania who just recently released their first EP called No Longer, Not Yet which you can check out on all the streaming services. We talk about the EP, the. meaning behing some of […]

Welcome to episode 52 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Martin and Chris from the band The Boastfuls. They just recently released a new song called “Medicate” back on September 1st which is available streaming everywhere and wrapped up a few show dates. We talk about the new song, the run of […]

Welcome to episode 51 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Tara Harrison, aka Kennedy Kai. Tara started her career in radio at the very young age of 17. She spent time at stations throughout the world including Hawaii and the stations that I worked at at one point. She’s always been a […]

Welcome to episode 50 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Emelle and Justin from the band Eternal Frequency. Eternal Frequency is a hard rock band based out of Central Pennsylvania who will be releasing a cover of a Nine Inch Nails song called “Head Like A Hole” this Friday, August 20th, which […]

Welcome to episode 49 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Dakota and Tyler of the band Another Day Dawns. Needless to say, the guys are BACK! The band has a brand new single coming out this Friday, August 20th called “Look At You” which will be available streaming everywhere. We talk about […]

Welcome to episode 48 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by the host of the Buds, Bros and Superheroes; A Podcast, Nick James. His podcast as the name states is the discussion and information of marijuana, bro hangs, and superheroes. I had the pleasure of being a guest on his podcast recently where […]

Welcome to episode 47 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Nate Williams (Nate Will). We talk about his upcoming rap battles, why he went from creating his own music to sticking with creating beats for other artists, how he got his name and why he’s the biggest nerd in rap. Check out […]

Welcome to episode 46 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Eyal Filkovsky, founder of the music contest called The Big Break. The Big Break is a FREE contest for musicians in Pennsylvania where the winning band gets a free produced music video, track recording, photo shoot, and more (visit thebigbreakcontest.com) We talk […]

Welcome to episode 45 of The Popko Project where I’m joined by Gus Thè Savàge. Originally from the Bronx, Gus has called Northeastern, Pennsylvania home for the last 5 years. He has been in the rap game for the last 10 years and has won a few awards for his efforts courtesy of the Steamtown […]

Welcome to episode 44 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by the founder of Bluebeards Original, Paul Kaniewski. Once featured in Esquire, Business Week, Men’s Health, New York Times, Modern Stylist, Instinct Magazine and the Philadelphia Inquirer, Bluebeards Original’s initial goal was to ease “beard itch” and provide natural, effective products that clean...

Welcome to episode 43 of The Popko Project where I’m joined by American country artist, singer/songwriter, and patriot, R.j. Scouton. You may have seen him singing the national anthem before a Buffalo Bills game or before an appearance by former Vice President, Mike Pence in Exeter Pennsylvania late last year.  I myself have known him since our freshman year […]

Welcome to episode 42 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by John Tabone, co-owner and executive chef at Bar Pazzo, an authentic rustic Italian bar/restaurant located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania. We talk about the sacrifices he and his team have made over the last 15 months navigating a worldwide pandemic in the restaurant […]

Welcome to episode 41 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Bobby Keller and Jess Meoni, the organizers of SPOOKY SUMMER 2021: NEPA Horror Film Fest & Scranton Punk Rock Flea + Zinefest taking place THIS SATURDAY, June 12, 2021. We talk about planning the show, what to expect, some of the good […]

Welcome to episode 40 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Sean Flynn. Sean has been in bands like Those Clever Foxes, Old Charades, and most recently the man behind American Buffalo Ghost. We talk about the new release from American Buffalo Ghost called Folk Songs and the Weird Americana. We also talk […]

Welcome to episode 39 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by a member of the band Tigers Jaw. Tigers Jaw is from Northeastern, Pennsylvania who has had and continues to have national success and recognition and released a new album called I Won’t Care How You Remember Me a couple months ago. My […]

Welcome to episode 38 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by singer, producer, song writer, Livi Dillon She currently resides in LA but I first met her when she was living in Northeastern, PA and the bass player for the rock band Another Day Dawns. We discuss her departure from Another Day Dawns, writing, […]

Welcome to episode 37 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Mitch Evans of Anytime Soon, a pop punk band out of Scranton, Pennsylvania. We discuss their brand new EP called Variables streaming everywhere RIGHT NOW. How it came together, the delays caused by covid-19, some of the clever marketing avenues taken to […]

Welcome to episode 36 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by a woman who may be the most iconic member of the Weekender in its history. For those of you who don’t know, the Weekender back in the day was THE BIBLE when it came to arts and entertainment in Northeastern, Pennsylvania. From […]

Welcome to episode 35 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined AJ Jump and Joe Burke & Co.. AJ is a fantastic drummer who has played in countless bands and traveled all over the world doing what he loves. He also is the co-owner of Karl Hall, a venue in downtown Wilkes-Barre PA, making […]

Welcome to episode 34 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Dustin Douglas of Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen. I’ve had the pleasure of following Dustin from his early days up until now with the Electric Gentlemen who are a blues rock power trio. They have music available on all the streaming […]

Welcome to episode 33 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by a very talented musician who has built quite the resume over the years. I remember seeing him play at local bars in Northeastern Pennsylvania when he was just 16 or 17 years old and I knew from the moment I saw him, […]

Welcome to episode 32 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by a dear friend of mine, John Phillips. He’s what I call a musician turned entrepreneur. He’s been in successful cover bands, original bands and he currently managages a few bands local to the Northeastern, Pennsylvania region. He’s even tour managed for bands […]

Welcome to episode 31 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by not one, but TWO, iconic members of the Weekender family. Kieran Inglis who served as an account executive from 2011-2013 and Rob Nitkowski who was crowned the 2011/2012 Weekender Man of the Year. For those of you who don’t know, the Weekender […]

Welcome to episode 30 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by the band Spud, a progressive Americana rock band out of Lehman, Pennsylvania. They will be releasing a new album in the upcoming months so we got into a little bit about that as well as how they started, what their lineup is […]