The First Ever Podcast

This week Jeremy welcomes Kevin Duquette of Topshelf Records On this episode, Jeremy and Kevin talk weather, time, ska-core, Bad Boy Records, radio station sweepstakes, playing drums, cataloging records, Big D and the Kid's Table, releasing records from bands that change completely, being a label for 20 years, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Kevin answered qu...

This week Jeremy welcomes Vinnie Caruana of I Am The Avalanche / The Movielife. On this episode, Jeremy and Vinnie talk Flock of Seagulls, 80s hip hop, Mind Over Matter, MTV's the State, Vision of Disorder, the trumpet, venue mics, Strhess Fest, Sub Pop Records, Daryl Palumbo of Glassjaw helping him write lyrics, the Emo Diaries, working with producer Brian McTernan, Revelation Records, the new al...

This week Jeremy welcomes Tuna Tardugno of the band Sweat.   On this episode, Jeremy and Tuna talk WWF: The Music, skateboarding, Soundgarden, garage sales, Bush's Sixteen Stone, the perils of recording, the joys of touring, Sam the Eagle, producer Jack Shirley, touring Europe, album artwork, the new Sweat album "Tear It On Down", and so much more!!!

This week Jeremy welcomes Jeff Smith of Jerome's Dream. On this episode, Jeremy and Jeff talk FM Radio, Nine Inch Nails, 120 Minutes on MTV, Green Day basslines, stage technical difficulties, Baby Gopal, Jamey Jasta, being outcasts in a local scene, sharing vans, the worst tour routing of all time, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Jeff answered questions by su...

This week Jeremy welcomes Cory Castro of the band Free Throw. On this episode, Jeremy and Cory talk Twitch streaming, Nashville, Sugar Ray, Ninja Turtles, Iron Maiden, Pinewood Derby, playing music with his family, touring with A Plea for Purging, the genesis of Free Throw, Jeremy Records, "Moments Before the Wind", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Cory answered...

This week Jeremy welcomes Ryan George of Carry On and Youth Code. On this episode, Jeremy and Ryan talk the origins of Carry On, growing up on a farm, breakdancing, Rod Stewart, the Cramps, learning guitar, Todd Jones, King City Skacore, the California Takeover Tour, vinyl record layouts, being in the band The Adored, Youngblood Records, Spock Rock, his solo project Secret Tones, Youth Code remixi...

This week Jeremy welcomes Matthew Cole of the band Knumears. On this episode, Jeremy and Matt talk Rancho Cucamonga, Dr. Strange Records store, Agnostic Front, having punk rock parents, Dinosaur Jr, starting on drums, Greg Ginn as a guitarist, enjoying the fun of the recording process, Run For Cover Records, working with producer Jack Shirley, the Knumears debut album "Directions", and so much mor...

This week Jeremy welcomes Harper Boyhtari of the band Greet Death. On this episode, Jeremy and Harper talk staying up late, Sundance Channel, Death Cab for Cutie, guitar tunings, The Beatles, guitar vs. bass, Green Day, self-recording, her band Pines, being signed by Deathwish, the latest Greet Death album "Die in Love", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Harper...

This week Jeremy welcomes Brianna Collins of the band Tigers Jaw. On this episode, Jeremy and Brianna talk Spice Girls, exclusive vinyl pressings, piano dedication, joining Tigers Jaw, "Clocks" by Coldplay, working with Will Yip, signing to Run For Cover, art direction for Tiger's Jaw albums, Basement opening their first UK tour, the new album "Lost On You", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATR...

This week Jeremy welcomes Eric Bachmann of the bands Archers of Loaf and Crooked Fingers. On this episode, Jeremy and Eric talk North Carolina, R.E.M., writing music as therapy for physical ailments, learning brass instruments before guitar, his Asheville band Iron Beagle, Archers of Loaf being his first time as a primary songwriter, touring with Weezer, Beavis & Butthead, the new Crooked Fingers...

This week Jeremy welcomes Uri Avila from the band Trauma Ray. On this episode, Jeremy and Uri talk Texas, church guitar lessons, Weezer, contemporary Christian music of the 2000s, anxiety as a performance tool, stage banter, the new Trauma Ray EP "Carnival" and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Uri answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X

This week Jeremy welcomes Andrew Falkous of the bands mclusky and Future of the Left. On this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk the early morning, straight edge, INXS, shirt design, "Problem Child" by AC/DC, European hospitality, working with Steve Albini, the new album "The World Is Still Here, And So Are We", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Andrew answered qu...

This week Jeremy welcomes Blake Schwarzenbach of   the bands Jawbreaker and Jets to Brazil. On this episode, Jeremy and Blake talk Disney soundtracks, literary analysis, Rick Dee's "Disco Duck", opening for Nirvana, Pat Benatar, starting with drums, stage fright mitigation rituals, working with J. Robbins of Jawbox on Jets to Brazil albums, self booking his first tour, having vocal surgery, and so...

This week Jeremy welcomes Kyle Soto of the band Seahaven. On this episode, Jeremy and Kyle talk working with Alex Estrada, the Winter Forever anniversary tour, the Batman Forever soundtrack, Christian contemporary music, Blink 182, home movie premiere concerts, rehearsing schedules, Run For Cover records, Set Your Goals, their new single "Long Goodbye" and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON...

This week Jeremy welcomes Julia Steiner of the band Ratboys. On this episode, Jeremy and Julia talk vocal cadences. The O.C. television show, Backstreet Boys, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen, the song "Year 3000", DIY recordings, Topshelf Records, going from DIY to pro shows, Trader Joe's, the new Ratboys album "Singin' To An Empty Chair, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode w...

This week Jeremy welcomes Davey Havok of the band AFI. On this episodes, Jeremy and Davey talk the American Idiot Musical, AC/DC, Tower Records, playing band at recess, opening for SNFU, recording demos in a yurt, recording AFI records now, Maximum Rock 'n Roll Magazine, their first tour with Swingin' Utters, Canada with Rancid, releasing music with Adeline Records, Ross Robinson, making Sing the...

Join Jeremy as he brings back past guests Jem Siow of Speed, Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra, Yasi Salek of the Bandsplain Podcast, and Pat Flynn of Have Heart / Fiddlehead to ask holiday related questions, including "Whats the first song you want to hear as soon as the clock strikes 12 on New Years Eve". SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for bonus episodes, radio shows, and more! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INST...

This week Jeremy welcomes comedian Shapel Lacey. On this episode, Jeremy and Shapel talk touring, the Goo Goo Dolls, eclectic influences in punk and hardcore, Black Flag, seeing shows at the Nile in Arizona, hobby shops, Nirvana, tribute compilations, his band Mad Peaceful, vocal coaching from Derrick Green of Sepultura, Eddie Murphy, the tv show Family Matters, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO TH...

This week Jeremy welcomes the first ever third timer, Ned Russin, of the bands Glitterer and Title Fight On this episode, Jeremy and Ned talk public transport, author Philip Roth, the writing process for Glitterer, operating Purple Circle Records, the band The Microphones, playing in total darkness, international touring, Q And Not U, the new Glitterer album, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE P...

This week Jeremy welcomes Nate Newton of Converge, Cave In, Old Man Gloom, Doomriders and more. On this episode, Jeremy and Nate talk touring together, Virginia, Avail, Grease the musical, playing guitar versus making music, being the frontman in Doomriders, releasing music on Jamey Jasta's Stillborn Records, karaoke at Krazy Fest, playing CBGBs, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a...

This week Jeremy welcomes Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes On this episode Jeremy and Conor talk Nebraska, song selection for TV performances, the band Spoon, grunge, Counting Crows, posters, Bjork, the start of Saddle Creek Records, creating Bright Eyes, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Conor answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW O...

This week Jeremy welcomes back Michael Bingham of Spiritual Cramp On this episode, Jeremy and Mike talk San Francisco, Taylor Swift, hardcore adjacency, Geese the band, Doug Funnie, Rilo Kiley, cover songs, European festivals, working with Dan the Automator, the new Spiritual Cramp album "RUDE", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Michael answered questions that we...

This week Jeremy welcomes Bren Lukens of Modern Baseball for their first interview in eight years.  On this episode, Jeremy and Bren talk life updates, Florida, System of a Down, falling in love with singing, U2, bootleg shirts, MP3 trading, starting Modern Baseball, writing their album "Holy Ghost", early touring as a duo and transitioning into a full band, international touring, the last Modern...

This week Jeremy welcomes Don Devore of the bands Ink & Dagger, Frail, and more. On this episode, Jeremy and Don talk Nosferatu, trick-or-treating, Van Halen, playing trumpet, cover songs, "Jellybeans", starting Ink & Dagger, touring Canada, playing shows with L7, the upcoming discography box set The Complete Works, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Don answere...

This week Jeremy welcomes Devin Swank from the band Sanguisugabogg. On this episode, Jeremy and Devin talk Columbus Ohio, record stores, Skeletonwitch, SCION Festivals, 50 Cent's "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", borrowing band shirts from adults, filtering out band lifers, the evolution of his vocal approach, touring with Nile, being promoted on NPR, their new album "Hideous Aftermath" and so much more!!...