The Popko Project

Episode 158 features Ben of the band SunDub from Brooklyn, NY. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar, and Axelrad Screen Printing. In this episode we talk to Ben about their upcoming show at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains, PA Friday, October 13th. Ben talks about the origin of the band, what people can expe...

Episode 157 features pizza/food content creator, Brian DiMattia of DiMattia's Food Fight. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar, and Axelrad Screen Printing. In this episode we talk to Brian about his fast growing social media content known as DiMattia's Food Fight. The content includes reviews of pizza as well a...

Episode 156 features pop punk/rock & roll band, Don't Panic. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar, and Axelrad Screen Printing. This episode is all about the band's new epic video for their song "The Long Way". Don't Panic is known for their fun and creative music videos. While their music isn't goofy, they...

Ep 154 features singer/songwriter, Gracie Jane Sinclair. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar, and Axelrad Screen Printing. What were you doing at 19 years old? Well, Gracie Jane Sinclair can proudly say, "Following my dreams". Knowing she wanted to be a performer and forgo the traditional college experience, Gr...

Ep 153 features William J. Metzger, music attorney and president of Affiant Records. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar, and Axelrad Screen Printing. In this episode we talk to William about his journey from Dallas, PA where he grew up to his current residence in Dallas, TX. In 2000 after graduating high schoo...

In this episode we talk to Matthew Zedolik of the dark wave/post-punk band, Zeu, based in Northeastern, Pennsylvania. In this episode we talk to Matt about the new single "Black Tongue" as well as the history of Zeu, which spans a few years and 6 albums with a new one on the way. We also talk about networking and building connections in the music community, how performing at the NEPA Scene Open Mi...

In this episode we talk to Amanda and Matt of the PA based indie band, Sweetnest. They've just released a new song titled, "Heal", which is the band's first new single since "Baby" in 2019. We discuss the reasons for the hiatus, dealing with grief, collaborating with other artists in NEPA, recording with Joe and Jay at JL Studios, dogs, parenthood and more! Check out Sweetnest on Spotify - https:/...

Episode 150 of The Popko Project Podcast features Joe Caviston. In this episode we talk to Joe Caviston about the 10th annual Electric City Music Conference coming up on September 14-16 2023, Screaming Infidelities Emo Night, Phat Beatz, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and more! Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Ba...

Episode 149 of The Popko Project Podcast features singer/songwriter, Tatiana. In this episode we talk to Tatiana about her brand new single titled "no coincidence, happy birthday". It's the first single she's released since her debut album, Unspoken, which came out 5 years ago. We talk about what caused the hiatus and how a fire at her home put life into perspective, allowing her to see what truly...

Episode 148 of The Popko Project Podcast features Toni of the band Glass Mask from Pennsylvania. Brought to you by Keller's Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar, and Axelrad Screen Printing. In this episode we talk to Toni about the band, Glass Mask, how they got together, opening up for other bands like Tigers Jaw and Glitterer, their up...

Episode 144 of The Popko Project Podcast features pop punk/alt rock band, Pine Creek Academy, from Pennsylvania. Brought to you by Keller's Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar, and Axelrad Screen Printing. In this episode I talk to Keith Gensure, lead singer of Pine Creek Academy. We talk about their new EP, Rewind, which is available st...

Episode 143 of The Popko Project Podcast features rock & roll band, Old Daggers, from Pennsylvania. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/ Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-sSpot Bar, and Axelrad Screen Printing. In this episode I'm joined by the gentlemen in Old Daggers. We talk about their music, their song writing process, the release of their upco...

Episode 142 of The Popko Project Podcast is a special Father's Day Dadcast edition featuring (Butch) Emil Feist and Adam Farley of The MDG Crew. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar, and Axelrad Screen Printing. In this special Father's Day Dadcast episode of the podcast I'm joined by Butch Feist, local NEPA leg...

Episode 141 of The Popko Project Podcast features Greg Paulson, owner/operator of Paulson Tours Inc. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar, Axelrad Screen Printing, and Paulson Tours. In this episode we talk to Greg Paulson, owner/operator of the tour/travel company, Paulson Tours. Greg started the business in 19...

This episode features indie/alternative band, Esta Coda, from Northeastern, Pennsylvania. Be sure to check out their music streaming everywhere including their new release of "Happenstance" due out on May 26, 2023. Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more - https://linktr.ee/thepopkoproject Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/ Keller's Lawn Ca...

Zack Hammond is a nationally touring comedian who performs in theaters, clubs, fire halls, pizza shops...anywhere that wants his brand of intelligent and dark humor. Zack has participated in several comedy festivals, including the cinder block comedy festival in Brooklyn, Baltimore comedy festival and the Meadowlands comedy festival. He was part of the Devil Cup comedy competition on long island a...

Episode 137 of The Popko Project Podcast features avant funk band from Vermont, Soule Monde (Ray Paczkowski & Russ Lawton). In this episode of the podcast I talk to Russ Lawton, the drummer of Soule Monde, and better known as the drummer in the Trey Anastasio Band. Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more - https://linktr.ee/thepopkoproject Bro...

Alyssa Lazar is a singer from Nashville who recently appeared as a contestant on NBC's The Voice. Be sure to follow/like/subscribe on YouTube , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out her original music on Spotify and other streaming services Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more - https://linktr.ee/thepopkoproject #TheVoice #chancetherapper #nashv...

Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen is a rock/blues band from Northeastern, Pennsylvania. Their new album titled, Black Leather Blues, is streaming now! Check out dustindouglasmusic.com for more info and be sure to like/follow/subscribe on social media.

Episode 133 of The Popko Project Podcast features Pennsylvania based rock band, The Holtzmann Effect. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar in Scranton, Axelrad Screen Printing, and Paulson Tours Inc. Stop reading this right now and go stream their new EP, Old Tree, right now! Once you've done that, come back and...

Episode 132 of The Popko Project Podcast features Jim Mirabelli, better known as NEPA Pizza Review. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar in Scranton, Axelrad Screen Printing, and Paulson Tours Inc. Jim is back on the podcast to talk about how his channel has grown over the last couple years. We talk about testin...

Episode 131 of The Popko Project Podcast features indie pop group, Modern Ties. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/ Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar in Scranton, Axelrad Screen Printing, and Paulson Tours Inc. Fresh off the release of their new song "Running on Empty" which is available streaming everywhere, the guys in Modern Ties talk about...

Episode 130 of The Popko Project Podcast features roots guitarist and singer/song writer, Mike Miz. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar in Scranton, Axelrad Screen Printing, and Paulson Tours Inc. Mike Miz is set to release a new album titled, Only Human, on April 14, 2023. Recorded live to tape at The Studio N...

Episode 129 of The Popko Project Podcast features reggae/ska band, Elephants Dancing. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar in Scranton, Axelrad Screen Printing, and Paulson Tours Inc. It's Tiki Time! Elephants Dancing is ready to take on 2023 with an upcoming tour and new music. We talk about all their big plans...

Episode 128 of The Popko Project Podcast features pop band, Rival Saints, from Glasgow, Scotland. Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar in Scranton, Axelrad Screen Printing, and Paulson Tours Inc. Hailing from the UK, these guys are ready to get serious about their music in 2023. We talk about what the band has b...