Bub & Pop

Nik Greeley has been a fixture of the Philly music scene for the better part of two decades — he's done it all: fronting a 10-piece band, booking talent, slinging drinks behind the bar at Johnny Brenda's, and everything in between. We get into his early days with Swift Technique (my cousin Andy was a founding member, so there was no shortage of stories), his more recent foray into acting —...

Bub & Pop | Episode 10: Cotter Ellis (recorded February 28, 2026) Join music journalist Matt Hoffman for a conversation with Cotter Ellis, jamband veteran and drummer in Goose since 2024. We caught up in Ardmore while he was in town for an Everyone Orchestra run and had a fun conversation about his experiences with Goose, some artists he loves, and Frank Zappa drummers. A video version of this...

Bub & Pop | Episode 9: Silas Herman (recorded January 23, 2026) Join music journalist Matt Hoffman for a conversation with Silas Herman, a rising star in the jamgrass world. His last name likely is familiar to fans of Leftover Salmon, co-founded by his father Vince. We caught up in Denver, when he opened for Kitchen Dwellers at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, and had a wide-ranging conversatio...

Bub & Pop | Episode 8: Reed Mathis (recorded May 9, 2026) Join music journalist Matt Hoffman for a conversation with Reed Mathis, a pillar of the jamband community and (IMHO) modern philosopher who expresses his point of view through music. We discuss his forthcoming shows with Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, his excellent podcast The Gifts of Improvising , a series of Bob Dylan tunes he released las...

Bub & Pop | Episode 7: Jammy Buffet (recorded January 23, 2026) Join music journalist Matt Hoffman at VentureX for a conversation with Jammy Buffet, the rising jam band performing the music of Jimmy Buffett. (The two have more in common than you might think!) They talk about what it's like to have a foot in both worlds, as well as some amazing stories about Jimmy and the Reefers. A video v...

Bub & Pop | Episode 6: Tyler Asay (recorded January 16, 2026) Join music journalist Matt Hoffman at the Boom Room in Fishtown as he has a conversation with Tyler Asay, lead singer and songwriter from The Tisburys. He talks about the band's past, present, and future, along with some of his key influences and what fans can expect from the next Tisburys album. A video version of this episode...

Bub & Pop | Episode 5: Jeff Mann (recorded January 16, 2026) Join music journalist Matt Hoffman at the Boom Room in Fishtown as he has a conversation with Jeff Mann, of Consider the Source, about how he came to play with the band, as well as his background, influences, and a new trio with Anton Milioti. (Episode #3!) A video version of this episode is available here . Bub & Pop : ⁠⁠⁠Websit...

Bub & Pop | Episode 4: Kitchen Dwellers (recorded January 23, 2026) Join music journalist ⁠⁠Matt Hoffman⁠⁠ at a VentureX in Denver, as he has a conversation with jamgrass boundary pushers Kitchen Dwellers in the midst of a trio of shows in Denver, where the conversation touches on Jimmy Buffett, a forthcoming new album, heaven, hell, and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance . A video-firs...

Bub & Pop | Episode 3: Anton Milioti (recorded January 7, 2026) Join music journalist Matt Hoffman at The Boom Room in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood as he has a conversation with Anton Milioti about Crickets and Cicadas , his beloved regional Grateful Dead project, ⁠ and his original music, including his solo debut, as well as a side project with Jeff Mann ( Consider the Source ) an...

Bub & Pop | Episode 2: Kanika Moore (recorded February 28, 2026) Join music journalist Matt Hoffman at the Rising Sun Presents offices in Ardmore, PA, as he has a conversation with vocal powerhouse Kanika Moore about the music of Grateful Dead, as well as her work with Doom Flamingo⁠ , TAUK⁠ , and Everyone Orchestra , as well as a forthcoming solo release. A video version of this episode is av...

Bub & Pop | Episode 1: Jonathan Colman (recorded January 7, 2026) Join music journalist Matt Hoffman at The Boom Room in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood as he has a conversation with Jonathan Colman , bassist extraordinaire. ( Muscle Tough , Winderman Colman Kimock Trio , Dungeon Crawl .) A video version of this episode is available here . Jonathan Colman | Patreon | Instagram | TikTo...