Jeremy Bolm

The First Ever Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 367 episodes

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. A...

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Jeremy Bolm

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

254: Kevin Devine (Singer / Songwriter): It's a Matter of Perspective 09.07.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes back singer/songwriter Kevin Devine for conversation and performance On this episode, Jeremy and Kevin talk marketing, Motherfolk, Pennsylvania, Pedro the Lion, Layne Guitars, Kurt Cobain, 2000 Trees Festival and so much more - including the performance of a new unreleased song called "Negative Conviction." Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and The Website Formerly Known as Tw...

253: Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage): The Beauty of Conviction 02.07.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes Jesse Leach, vocalist of the bands Killswitch Engage and Times of Grace. On this episode, Jeremy and Jesse talk Rhode Island, church, Bloodlet, d-beat, High Vis, the snare drum, Minor Threat, volleyball, his early band Corrin, touring with Santa Sangre in Killswitch Engage, forming Seemless after stepping away from KSE, opening for Fu Manchu, Hellfest 2001, international...

252: Niko Stratis (Author / Culture Writer): Life As a Western 25.06.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes author / culture writer Niko Stratis On this episode, Jeremy and Niko talk audiobooks, Dwight Yoakam, your parents' records, Radiohead, great concerts, Silverchair, record store aesthetics, Weird Al Yankovic, bands in the Yukon, Serial Joe, music at the grocery store, her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman , and so much more! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and The Websi...

251: Andrew DeYoung (Writer / Director of FRIENDSHIP): The Work is Medicinal 18.06.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes Writer / Director Andrew DeYoung. On this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk California, skateboarding, Converge, Tower Records listening stations, Coalesce, MC Hammer at the county fair, creating art for the sake of it being made, The Goonies, maintaining a passion for creating, working with Tim Robinson, their new movie Friendship and so much more! Follow the show on INSTA...

250: Geoff Rickly (Thursday): That Dog In Me 11.06.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes back Geoff Rickly of the band Thursday to celebrate the 250th episode. On this episode, Jeremy and Geoff talk Switzerland, airline miles, publishing books, the band Wednesday, touring with Kerry from Deafheaven, OP-XY sequencers, guest spots on other artists' songs, what makes Thursday unique, losing your voice, and so much more! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and The Websi...

249: Jami Morgan (Code Orange): No Bows At All 04.06.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes Jami Morgan of Code Orange and Nowhere2Run. On this episode, Jeremy and Jami talk world building, Pittsburgh, the movie Out of the Furnace, the aesthetic of bands, My Chemical Romance, Projekt Revolution Tour, free concert tickets from school, compact discs, school of the arts, working with Kurt Ballou, touring with Terror, and so much more!!! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM...

248: David Bazan (Pedro The Lion): Play How You Practice 28.05.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes David Bazan of Pedro the Lion and Headphones. On this episode, Jeremy and David talk the origins of his project Headphones, the songwriting process, the Beverly Hills Cop Soundtrack, 80s contemporary Christian music, the Violent Femmes, not having band shirts, recording at a church studio, the different stages of touring, and so much more!!! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM a...

247: Logan Gaval (Greet Death): Prank Phone Calls For The Lonely 21.05.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes Logan Gaval of the band Greet Death On this episode, Jeremy and Logan talk Michigan, Madden soundtracks, Good Charlotte, video game romance, Dead Kennedys, pop punk stadium tours, department store music related shirts, learning guitar by ear, Blink 182, being paid in Dairy Queen coupons, Apple Watch demos, Harry Potter, the weight of creation, and so much more!! Follow th...

246: Dylan Baldi (Cloud Nothings): Another Dad Related Incident 14.05.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes Dylan Baldi from the band Cloud Nothings. On this episode, Jeremy and Dylan talk touring with Rise Against, public libraries, dredg, newgrass music, They Might Be Giants, playing saxophone, AC/DC, booking tours through MySpace, working with the late great Steve Albini, celebrating the anniversary of the Cloud Nothings album "Attack of Memory", and so much more!!! Follow t...

245: Jula (soundwavesoffwax): Being Inside of Infinity 07.05.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes musician and music commentator Jula aka Soundwavesoffwax. On this episode, Jeremy and Jula talk keeping plants, bonding with lost parents through what they left behind, One Direction, vintage band shirts, collecting sounds, and so much more!!! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and The Website Formerly Known as Twitter SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Jula ans...

244: Will Anderson (Hotline TNT): Odyssey of the Mind 30.04.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes singer & songwriter Will Anderson from the band Hotline TNT. On this episode, Jeremy and Will talk Linkin Park, radio festivals, Hot Topic, thank you lists, Family Values Tour, ska, basketball, not recording with Justin Vernon, leaving America for college, the rotating lineups of projects, Third Man Records, promotion innovations, the new Hotline TNT album "Raspberry Moon...

243: Stuart Murdoch (Belle and Sebastian): On The Edge of Nobody's Empire 23.04.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes author and musician Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian. In celebration of the release of Stuart's novel "Nobody's Empire", Jeremy and Stuart talk audiobooks, chronic fatigue syndrome, the Pinky & Perky Show, working at the college venue, Budgie, iron on shirts, hating the violin, recording the Belle and Sebastian album "Tigermilk", his book Nobody's Empire, and so much...

242: Kerry McCoy (Deafheaven): For the Love of the Game 16.04.2025

This week, Jeremy welcomes Kerry McCoy of the band Deafheaven. On this episode, Jeremy and Kerry talk filling in for Thursday, quad neck guitars, AFI, 4th grade trumpet, the band America, playing drums, meeting Touche Amore, a proposal of a Deafheaven/TA split, the 2011 Winter's Fever Tour, their new album "Lonely People With Power", and so much more!!! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and The Website...

241: Anthony Raneri (Bayside): The Things We Do For Love 09.04.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes Anthony Raneri of the band Bayside. On this episode, Jeremy and Anthony talk career longevity, drop tuning, Long Island, Nirvana, mail order, Punk In Drublic, The Wall record store, Silverchair, collaborating with Smoking Popes on covering their song, playing in Goose Creek South Carolina on the first Bayside tour, Warped Tour, music as therapy for tragedy, and so much mo...

240: Charlie Wayne (Black Country, New Road): Stop The Assembly 02.04.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes Charlie Wayne of the band Black Country, New Road. On this episode, Jeremy and Charlie talk Cambridge, common ground in musical taste within a band, Queen, Latitude Festival, Arctic Monkeys, the importance of independent venues, Kelis, playing the recorder, street parties, recording a live album, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Charl...

239: David Knudson (Botch / Minus the Bear): Math Class Metal 26.03.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes guitarist David Knudson of Botch and Minus the Bear. On this episode, Jeremy and David talk Tacoma, inflation, Metallica, Earache Records, seeing Undertow and being introduced to hardcore, starting Botch from math class, the pressure of following up their classic album "We Are the Romans", pivoting to Minus the Bear, their new tour celebrating the anniversary of their alb...

238: Sean Ingram (Coalesce / Idle Heirs): Street and Vert 19.03.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes Sean Ingram of the bands Coalesce / Idle Heirs On this episode, Jeremy and Sean talk the Converge Axe to Fall Tour with Coalesce and Touche Amore, Kansas City, skateboarding, Men At Work, making zines, seeing Primus, his first band Restrain, stage presence, Earache Records, early touring in Coalesce, their prolific output, his new band Idle Heirs, and so much more!!! SUBS...

237: Rob Moran (Unbroken): Black Out To Lock In 12.03.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes Rob Moran of the band Unbroken On this episode, Jeremy and Rob talk San Diego, Def Leppard, report card records, KISS, opening for Inside Out in his first band Caustic Humor, early days of Unbroken, meeting Obituary, ending Unbroken on their own terms, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Rob answered questions that were submitted by subs...

236: Neeraj Kane (The Hope Conspiracy / Suicide File): Big Pants and Chain Wallets 05.03.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes Neeraj Kane, guitarist of The Hope Conspiracy. On this episode, Jeremy and Neeraj talk leaving Los Angeles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, breakdancing, Bollywood music, Wax Trax Records, playing clarinet, opening for Earth Crisis, touring in Hope Conspiracy, their new album "Tools of Oppresion / Rule By Deception", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus...

235: Chris Ryan (Podcaster: The Ringer): Misty Eyed Guys 26.02.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes back Chris Ryan from the Ringer Podcast Network (co-host of The Watch, The Rewatchables, and more!). On this episode, Jeremy and Chris talk the Golden Globes, television shows, Harriet the Spy, inappropriate band merch, bar cover bands, AC/DC, the film A Complete Unknown, live googling, live podcasting, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode wher...

234: Patrick Kindlon (Drug Church / Self Defense Family): A Joy To Be Useful 19.02.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes back Patrick Kindlon of the bands Drug Church and Self Defense Family. On this episode, Jeremy and Patrick talk the city of Jakarta, foot massages, Vulture Feather, dungeon synth, solo records, Spotify streams, touring with Alkaline Trio, exploring Europe, the writing process, musical ambitions, the concept of time, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus e...

233: Kat Moss (Scowl): My Version of Starstruck 12.02.2025

This week Jeremy welcomes back Kat Moss from the band Scowl. On this episode, Jeremy and Kat talk being homesick, being toursick, Compact Discs, Ethel Cain, merchandising, music production, Operation Ivy, recording the new Scowl album "Are We All Angels", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Kat answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show...

232: Ian Shelton (Militarie Gun / RJC): The New Initiation 05.02.2025

Exactly 200 episode later (Ian was guest 32) - Jeremy brings back Ian Shelton of Militarie Gun / Regional Justice Center for a special catch up episode. On this episode, Jeremy and Ian talk disappointing your parents, Doechii, finding music on TikTok, synthesizers, guest vocal spots gone wrong, Limp Bizkit, studio preparations, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where I...

ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW SERIES FOR FEBRUARY 2025 04.02.2025

Hey everyone! Quick PSA that we're bringing back some past guests that have had significant jumps in their careers since the first time we spoke! I'll be asking them LAST questions. Tune in every tuesday this month!  Guests will include: Ian Shelton (Militarie Gun), Kat Moss (Scowl), Patrick Kindlon (Drug Church / Self Defense Family), and Chris Ryan (The Ringer Podcast Network). 

231: Geoff Garlock (Orchid): Paper Bag Hardcore 29.01.2025

This week Jeremy interviews bassist Geoff Garlock of the band Orchid. On this episode, Jeremy and Geoff talk podcasting, Orchid reuniting, Primus, bass guitar, Saturday Night Live, the band Therapy?, metalcore, touring in Orchid, smuggling merch, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Geoff answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on IN...

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