The First Ever Podcast

72: Anaiah Lei (Zulu): I Think I’m Doing Something Here Jan 12, 2022

This week Jeremy interviews Anahai Lei of Zulu

On this episode Anaiah and Jeremy talk car trouble, his parents influence on his music taste, having a Father that comes from punk, Goldenvoice’s punk past, Red Hot Chili Peppers, first drum kit, The Bots, Sublime, his first time recording, Afro punk, Warped Tour, signing to The Fader, touring internationally, catching up on hardcore, joining DARE, lessons learned, the birth of Zulu, mental health on tour, the importance of communication, Dez from Zulu’s legendary house venue, the Africa Express train tour, meeting Paul McCartney and so much more!

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The First Ever Radio Hour - 1/10/22 Jan 10, 2022

It’s a new year so let’s rejoice in some great new music! Jeremy has prepared a show full of bands doing exciting things right now. Hear tracks from Pile of Love, Zulu, Vein.fm, Webbed Wing, The Callous Daoboys, Buggin, Boneflower, Amygdala, Drain, Hawak, Closer, Infant Island, World of Pleasure, Spy, Hazing Over, Chat Pile, For Your Health, Hundreds of AU, Drug Church and more!

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71: Daryl Palumbo (GlassJAw / Head Automatica): Putting the Plan In Front of Eyes Jan 05, 2022

This week Jeremy interviews Daryl Palumbo of GlassJAw

Speaking over the holiday break, Jeremy and Daryl talked Miami during the Holidays, Night Flight TV, Uncle Phil’s in Long Island and the album covers that made an impression, first concerts, his Father’s influence, correcting wikipedia on what Daryl’s first band was, the first show he played, the tale of the first GlassJAw recording, touring with Deftones, when Daryl and Jeremy met, recording with Don Fury, signing to Roadrunner, Head Automatica forming and the leak of their demos, Dan the Automator, vinyl packaging, and so much more!

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70: Ian Cohen (Writer / Music Critic): Music Writing Favors the Young, Hungry, and Naive Dec 29, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews music writer / critic Ian Cohen

On this episode we talk about Ian’s life as a dietician for eating disorders, going to school in Kentucky, moving to San Diego, working at a talent agency, signing comedians, first albums he connected with, soundtracks, first album reviews, radio indie rock, enjoying bad music when you’re young, first paid gig, going into writing full time, what inspires him to review an album, snark Vs critique, negative reviews, the Pitchfork rating system, year end lists, and so much more!

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The First Ever Radio Hour - YEAR END SPECIAL Dec 27, 2021

Celebrating the end of 2021, Jeremy plays some of his favorite songs of the year.

Featuring music by Deafheaven, Manchester Orchestra, Turnstile, Julien Baker, Soul Glo, Makthaverskan, Curtis Harding, Black Country New Road, Full of Hell, King Woman, Gatecreeper, Militarie Gun, Thirdface, Converge, and more!

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69: Kevin Devine (Solo Artist / Bad Books): Splittin' Up Christmas Dec 22, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews singer / songwriter Kevin Devine

On this episode the two discuss support tours, playing quiet music to loud audiences, the Guns N Roses to Nirvana pipeline, R.E.M., Korn, learning songs by ear, first studio experiences, the development of his singing style, touring Canada in the Winter, The Miracle of 86, Lakeshore Records, signing to Capital Records and working with Rob Schnapf, phone calls to friends, a special performance of his song “Splitting Up Christmas” and so much more!

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68: Rickie Mazzotta (mewithoutYou): Music Has Been One of my Greatest Teachers Dec 15, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews Rickie Mazzotta - Drummer of mewithoutYou

Jeremy spoke to Rickie days before mewithoutYou embarked on tour and talked touring pre-covid, overnight drives, tour rehearsals, Dr Dre’s The Chronic, Dookie, faux grunge, Lollapooza 94, his first drum kit, Weezer’s Blue album, first bands, how he met the members of mewithoutYou, their early recordings and shows, Creep Records in Philadelphia, I Never Said I Was Brave and Kickstart Audio, signing to Tooth & Nail, Recording A to B Life with J.Robbins, coming to L.A. to meet Brad Wood to record Catch For Us the Foxes, Sunny Day Real Estate, self releasing Ten Stories, punks and money, the first time Jeremy saw mewithoutYou, and so much more!

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The First Ever Radio Hour 12/13/21 Dec 14, 2021

On this week’s First Ever Radio Hour, Jeremy plays tracks from Failure, Converge, Dillinger Four, Cloakroom, Gleemer, Section H8, Deadguy, Alkaline Trio, Scowl, Cave In, Greet Death, Propagandhi, and more!

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67: Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!): The Sun, The Moon, and The Rolling Stones Dec 08, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! Listen now as the two talk phone anxiety, Ghostbusters, the passing of time, The French Dispatch, Tom Petty, moving from Italy to Florida, her first guitar and reading music, junior high imaginary bands, learning Nirvana Songs, how playing bass has influenced her songwriting, non-rhyming lyrics, how she became a front person, 4 track demo recording, talent show performances, first basement show, creating your own scene, the genesis of Against Me and Laura’s zine Misanthrope, being pen pals with death row inmates, Crasshole records and the release of the self titled 12”, recording the Crime EP and what lead to Reinventing Axl Rose, how Laura and Jeremy first met, major label expectations, her first touring experiences, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

66: Kat Moss (Scowl): I’m Allowed to Admit to Myself That I Deserve This Dec 01, 2021

This week Jeremy talks to Kat Moss from SCOWL Jeremy sits down with Kat to discuss the excitement of releasing a new record, vinyl delays, moving to Santa Cruz, Banana Slugs, finding punk rock, One Direction, discovering a local scene, Scowl’s up coming Europe Tour, how the band started, stage presence, stage fright, connecting with the audience, recording the Scowl demo, writing lyrics, Viewpoint Records, venues and record stores in Santa Cruz, recording How Flowers Grow, clean vocals, pushing boundaries of expectations, West Coast tours, Canadian border crossing, how to survive mentally

The First Ever Radio Hour 11/28/21 Nov 29, 2021

On this week’s First Ever Radio Hour, Jeremy pays respects to Gared O’Donnell. Hear tracks by Planes Mistaken for Stars, Blunt Razors, Converge, Afghan Whigs, Doomriders, Coliseum, Nothing, Small Brown Bike, Hum, The Casket Lottery, Against Me!, and more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

65: Thomas Mann (Actor): Let It Take You Where It’s Gonna Go Nov 24, 2021

This week Jeremy talks actor Thomas Mann Coming off the release of Halloween Kills, Jeremy and Thomas discuss where they met, moving out to Los Angeles from Dallas and his relationship with Logan Miller, Hasbro commercials, Paul Dano, seeking out bummer movies, his first performance in a play, playing Neil Perry in an off Broadway performance of Dead Poets Society with Jason Sudeikis, Licorice Pizza, booking his first tv episode on iCarly, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, getting casted for Project X, John C Reilly and shooting Kong: Skull Island abroad, doing an episode of Drunk History, Them That Follow and Jeremy’s phobia of snakes, Halloween Kills and David Gordon Green, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

64: Alex Lichtenauer (Get Better Records / Control Top): Most Things Are Great In Hindsight Nov 17, 2021

This week Jeremy talks Alex Lichtenauer - founder of Get Better Records and drummer of Control Top On this episode, Jeremy and Alex talk California weather, acupuncture, New Hampshire, Rancid and Green Day, learning how to play the drums, Seven Nation Army, Dave Grohl, Alex’s first band The SKAnarchists, folk punk, playing drums to a click, Control Top, Strike Anywhere, the HIRS Collective, touring Alaska, self releasing music, working with a pressing plant for the first time, learning how to construct a one-sheet, appreciating accomplishments, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The First Ever Radio Hour 11/15/21 Nov 15, 2021

It’s time for another First Ever Radio Hour as Jeremy Bolm plays new music from Drug Church, Ovlov, Heart Attack Man, Every Time I Die, Angel Du$t and more. You’ll also hear tracks from Fiddlehead, Scowl, Entry, Primitive Blast, Spy, Bib, Turnstile, and more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

63: Austin Getz (Turnover): The Things You Do When You’re Young to Make it Happen Nov 10, 2021

This week Jeremy talks Austin Getz of the band Turnover Jeremy is honored to host Austin Getz on his first ever podcast and the two discuss playing their first show back in Los Angeles, Virginia Beach, Living in New Orleans till he was 13, Blink 182, Napster, His first concert, he and his brother Casey’s interests growing up, his hippy guitar teacher, falling in love with jazz and piano, his first band Tears From a Glass Eye, playing in a band with people who listened to completely different music, the first time he recorded, the evolution of his vocals, the hardships of the Magnolia recording session, the sonic shift on their album Peripheral Vision, his first tour experience and first van, the first show he ever played, the release of the debut turnover 7”, how their relationship with Run For Cover started, the Turnover / Citizen split, mixing business with friendship, their ongoing relationship with Will Yip, playing mixed bills, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

62: Chuy Hartman (Artist / Painter): Make the Mundane Interesting Nov 03, 2021

This week Jeremy talks to artist / painter Chuy Hartman The two discuss designing Turnstile record release vinyl art, RPGs, Ghost of Tsushima, growing up in the San Fernando Valley, the Cobalt Cafe, Hanna-Barbera, his family’s coffee shop, drawing at an early age, exploring different mediums, attending the art institute, interning at Epitaph Records, drawing live performances, working with Trinidad James, the immediacy of hardcore, his relationship with Turnstile, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The First Ever Radio Hour 11/1/21 Nov 01, 2021

Inspired by the anniversary of a loved ones passing, Jeremy chose songs about grief and loss. On this episode you’ll hear songs from Mount Eerie, Sufjan Stevens, I’m Glad It’s You, Kevin Devine, Death Cab For Cutie, Japanese Breakfast, Pianos Become the Teeth, and more! If you enjoy this radio hour, subscribe to the patreon and receive and new episode everyone Sunday! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

61: Dan Ozzi (Writer / Author): You Can’t Reshape Your Life In a Day Oct 27, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews writer and music journalist Dan Ozzi In celebration of the release of SELLOUT: The Major Label Feeding Frenzy That Swept Punk, Emo, and Hardcore (1994-2007) Jeremy sat down with Dan and talked becoming an LA resident, his high school grindcore band, playing bass, giving himself a physical, Michael Jackson’s “Bad”, Staten Island’s DIY scene, college class requirements, pursuing journalism, writing obituaries for the Staten Island Advance, reviewing Vin Diesel’s “The Pacifier”, first experiences pitching articles, the quest for free CDs, his time in book publishing, pursuing freelance writing, getting hired at Noisey, what he learned about doing publicity, co-writing “Tranny” with Laura Jane Grace, focusing on the tasks in front of you, the inception of Sellout, the interview process for each chapter and how deep the research went, the juxtaposition between writing the Rise Against chapter vs try At the Drive-In chapter, how he chose the bands for the book, Cave In’s “Antenna”, Indie labels vs Majors, suits disguised as punks, Tony Victory, the impact of labels today, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

60: Dylan Walker (Full of Hell): Ego Decimating Failures Are So Important Oct 20, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews Dylan Walker, Vocalist of Full of Hell On this episode the two talk living in central Pennsylvania, touring Japan, his parents who saw Bad Brains and The Ramones, his first concert, seeing metal shows in rural areas, small town metalcore, MySpace, booking DIY tours and the hardships that come with that, first instruments played, Cursive’s “The Ugly Organ”, Murder by Death, Bright Eyes’s “Fevers and Mirror”, how playing music took over all his interests, first shows played, the excitement and nerves before performing, things breaking on stage, stage banter, recording aggressive vocals, imperfections, screamo, first tour, releasing their first 7”, recording records quickly, working with Mark McCoy, Converge and working with Kurt Ballou, recording Garden of Burning Apparitions, Full of Hell’s consistent output, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The First Ever Radio Hour 10/18/21 Oct 18, 2021

Jeremy plays DJ and serves up another eclectic mix of music and discussion. On this weeks Radio Hour you’ll hear tracks from Portrayal of Guilt, Iron Lung, City of Caterpillar, The National, Gin Blossoms, Full of Hell, Yo La Tengo, Soul Glo, Lucy Dacus and so much more! If you enjoy this radio hour, subscribe to the patreon and receive and new episode everyone Sunday! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

59: Steve Hernandez (Comedian): The Audience is Always the Smartest Person In the World Oct 13, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews Comedian and host of several podcasts, Steve Hernandez Steve is the host of a brand new podcast called Read The Bible with Me and also co-hosts shows like Views From the Vista, The Male Gaze, and Who’s Your God? He’s a comedian and you can catch him as acting as the bartender in the Touche Amore video for Limelight. Jeremy and Steve talk about growing up Christian, the book of James, psychedelics, memorizing books of the Bible, justifying the word of God, growing up in Los Angeles, mega churches, tenants of Christianity, good preachers and bad preachers, not playing by the rules of the Bible, defending misinformation, Joe Rogan, Eddie Murphy’s “Delirious”, strict parenting, cursing, doing stand up for the first time, eating shit on stage, protected audiences, working out material, Jeremy tells Steve about the first and only time he did Stand Up, performing material in front of peers, the different scenes that exist in comedy, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

58: Jacob Bannon (Converge): It Took Me a While to Find My Voice and I Eventually Had to Let Go and See What Happens Oct 06, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews musician, artist, and label owner Jacob Bannon of Converge / Deathwish Inc Jeremy and Jacob go on a deep dive and talk early days of Converge and his art career on this special episode of The First Ever Podcast. On this episode the two talk being an archivist, growing up in Massachusetts, early musical loves, how punk was an introduction to being creative, David Bowie, how he started Converge as the bass player, first time connecting with art, taking photos at shows when he was younger until his camera was stolen, 31 years of Converge and reflecting on that, the role of being a singer in a band, the first Converge show and how they chose the band name, recording the first 7” in New Hampshire, early vocal influences and how he found his voice, his first experience doing a label, the story of the Boston is Burning comp 7”, self releasing records, his first tour, the Summer of 1994, meeting Avail and what he learned from them, visiting Epitaph Records on his first trip to Los Angeles, juggling Converge and college, his brief time as a teacher teaching “introduction to practical design and illustration”, designing album art for bands, his design relationship with Aaron Turner, the inspiration for starting Deathwish Inc, designing “Opposite of December”, his first art show, when Deathwish Inc grew beyond a small operation, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The First Ever Radio Hour 10/4/21 Oct 04, 2021

It’s a Touche Amore tour Radio Hour! On this weeks episode, Jeremy invites his band members on to share songs they’ve been enjoying in their headphones since they left for tour. Hear a very eclectic mix ranging from George Harrison, Elliott Smith, Marvin Gaye, Caroline Polachek, The Slackers, Hopesfall, John Prine, Choir Boy and so much more!

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57: Tim Singer (Deadguy): You Have to Have the Right Agenda, Which is No Agenda Sep 29, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews Tim Singer of Deadguy, Kiss it Goodbye, Bitter Branches Just ahead of Deadguy’s reunion show in Philadelphia, the two talk about growing up in Summit, NJ, how much things have changed in NYC from then till now, the first shows he saw at CBGBs / The Ritz, his brothers influence on his music taste early on, “Institutionalized” by Suicidal Tendencies, Winston Smith, the art of Dead Kennedys, Boiling Point fanzine, his introduction to photography, developing his own photos, tidbits about album art he designed, auditioning for his first band No Escape, realizing who he was as a vocalist, themes for lyrics, wanting to standout sonically amongst peers, Deadguy landed on Victory, first recording experiences and hearing his voice back the first time, how his stream of consciousness performances came to be, recording Fixation on a Co-Worker with Steve Evetts, the joy of hearing your band recorded back in car speakers, first touring experiences with No Escape, getting to play the OK Hotel in Seattle, how Kiss It Goodbye was suppose to put out a Sub Pop Singles Club 7”, what brought Tim back to being in bands, Deadguy reunion shows, juggling art with music, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

56: Dustin Kensrue (Thrice): Round Here, Something Radiates Sep 22, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews Dustin Kensrue of Thrice Dustin and Jeremy are about to hit the road together on a full U.S. tour in support of Thrice’s new album Horizon’s / East so what better excuse is there than to have Dustin come on. On this episode the two talk social anxiety, being a hermit on the road, tour rehearsal, discovering punk through Screeching Weasel, his parents CD collection, the Michael Jackson “Bad” music video, seeing Snapcase for the first time, the two share stories about the band Far, learning piano in third grade and how it helped him understand music overtime, picking up guitar in junior high, learning Beatles songs, his first band The Typicals, his first show at a coffee shop, Jeremy seeing Dustin play solo in the mid 2000s and covering “Round Here” by Counting Crows, their first album Identity Crisis coming out of Green Flag records, signing to Sub City / Hopeless, first tours, playing SXSW and getting a booking agent, being electrocuted by a microphone, Thrice’s infamous tour with Converge, finding cheap hotels, merch prices, John k Samson / The Weakerthans, Koo’s Cafe in Santa Ana, Curl Up and Die, recording Identity Crisis with Paul Miner, flying to Maryland to record with Brian McTernan, signing to Island Records, how they approached recording Vheissu, signing to Vagrant, self recording albums, the evolution of goals, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The First Ever Radio Hour 9/20/21 Sep 20, 2021

Jeremy Bolm DJ’s another hour of music for The First Ever Radio Hour On this weeks radio hour you’ll hear new tracks from Spiritual Cramp, Chastity, Thrice, Greet Death, and Makthaverskan as well as a powerhouse mix in celebration of Furnace Fest approaching with bands like Converge, Zao, Terror, Every Time I Die, Mineral, The Get Up Kids, Codeseven, Living Sacrifice, Thursday, and more!

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55: Warner and Waverly Watkins (Clothing Designers): If I Didn’t Pull From My World and What Makes Me Feel Good, I’d Be Doing a Disservice to That Sep 15, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews Warner and Waverly Watkins - Founders of the clothing brand Brownstone A First Ever first! Jeremy interviews two guests at the same time, which makes perfect sense as he talks to the twins who started the clothing brand Brownstone. We learn about the path that was carved out to creating the brand. The early influences like Nike, Notorious B.I.G. and Radiohead, their time at Morehouse College, working in a boutique shop in Atlanta which taught them the ins and outs of popular brands, experiencing New York City, accidentally moving to the most congested part of Los Angeles, the importance of bringing in the punk elements to their presentation, having Franz from Turnstile and Aaron from Jesus Piece model for them, Nom de Guerre in NYC’s influence, the work summit that changed everything, advice for new brands, and so much more!

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54: Barry Johnson (Joyce Manor): I Thought “It’s Gonna Be 15 Minutes Then It’ll Be Over, So I’m Gonna Enjoy It” Sep 08, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews Barry Johnson of Joyce Manor During this episode the two discuss the S/T anniversary shows at the Hollywood Palladium, stage banter, George Michael’s “faith”, nu metal, the Weakerthans, inspiration from The Mountain Goats, seeing the Lawrence Arms at Chain Reaction, his first instrument and what ska taught him about songwriting, his first band Kid Gruesome, being a front person and having something to prove, hearing your voice recorded the first time, Barry asks about Jeremy’s first time recording vocals, their collective relationship with producer Alex Estrada, writers block advice, discussing the sophomore album “Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired”, when Joyce Manor became more collaborative on Never Hunger Again, writing “The Jerk”, working with Rob Schnapf on Cody and what he brought to the process, Million Dollars to Kill Me and “Demoitis”, album art, and so much more!

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The First Ever Radio Hour 9/6/21 Sep 06, 2021

Jeremy Bolm serves up an hour of music for your enjoyment On this weeks radio hour you’ll hear new tracks from Anxious, Dare, and Drain as well as an eclectic mix of songs from artists like Pulp, Alvvays, Gulch, Archers of Loaf, Ceremony, Against Me!, Butthole Surfers, Drug Church, Turnstile, and more!

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53. Kris Esfandiari (King Woman): On the Other Side of My Fear Was My Destiny Sep 01, 2021

This week Jeremy interviews Kris Esfandiari of King Woman During this episode the two discuss Her first shows back, the geography of her projects, moving to Brooklyn, NY, finding secular music in a strict household as a kid, the influence DMX had on her, her first guitar and how quickly she started making songs, Luigis in Sacramento, intense stage fright, first recording experiences, collaborations, Ethel Cain, how she joined Whirr and toured with Title Fight, how a psychic told her about future projects, making music as therapy, how success being measured by numbers and not expression, the release of Celestial Blues, making the music video for Morning Star, our mutual love for Spiritual Cramp and so much more!

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52. Juan Chi (Zeta): Everything Has It’s Own Magic Aug 25, 2021

Jeremy Bolm interviews Juanchi of the band Zeta During this episode the two discuss Zeta’s geography, the South Florida music scene, being an unexpected child to older parents, finding music through compilations, his Father’s love for Latin Jazz, Opening for Comeback Kid in Costa Rica, his first concert, learning how to play drums, how he came to play the bass, Limp Bizkit, learning to play guitar and his first bands, Nu Metal, first concerts he attended in the US, the Fest in Gainesville, first recording experiences, touring, the issues they’ve faced with U.S. residency, new music, and so much more!! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The First Ever Radio Hour 8/23/21 Aug 23, 2021

Jeremy Bolm plays DJ has he brings you another hour of music and discussion! On this weeks radio hour you’ll hear music from Chat Pile, Hundreds of AU, Big Thief, The Cure, Pity Sex, Comadre, Mannequin Pussy, Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more!

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51. Keir Gilchrist (Actor / Musician): Giving the Right Amount of Energy Aug 18, 2021

Jeremy Bolm sits down with actor / musician Keir Gilchrist During this episode the two discuss moving, accents, first concerts, entertainment not being filtered, looking young and delayed bone growth, playing teenagers, his first band, insincere opportunities, how Jeremy and Keir met, Full of Hell / Gatecreeper, first tours, first auditions / Queer as Folk, the weight of landing a role, working with James Wan, landing his first network show The Winner produced by Seth MacFarlane, voice acting on Family Guy, United States of Tara and friendship with Brie Larson, getting emancipated, It’s Kind of a Funny Story and a charming Zach Galifianakis story, reflecting back on It Follows, hiding his punkness for auditions / meetings, The Stanford Prison Experiment, the first Atypical season and the start of his band Phalanx, losing your voice, the final season of Atypical, Party Down and mutual love for Ken Marino, and so much more!! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

50. Geoff Rickly (Thursday): We’ll Never Get a Chance Like This Again So I’m Gonna Make the Most Of It Aug 11, 2021

Jeremy Bolm celebrates his 50th episode with guest Geoff Rickly of Thursday and a special intro by Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra During this episode the two discuss exercise, being out of breath performing, The Beatles and they make him think of his parents, Nine Inch Nails and their song “Down In It”, Kurt Cobain’s passing, Geoff’s first band, Saxophone and the time he played with Green Apple Quickstep at CBGB’s, first recording experiences, playing a pizza shop and a battle of the bands, Type O’Negative, advice for getting on shows as a new band, Geoff’s basement venue, playing guitar live, the importance of taping your microphone when performing, shared learning experiences, Midtown and how they got Thursday signed to Eyeball Records, Thursday’s first tours and their first time in Los Angeles, signing to Victory Records, ending up on MTV, the first time Jeremy and Geoff met, mutual appreciation, using the bathroom before performing, signing to a major label, and so much more!! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The First Ever Radio Hour 8/9/21 Aug 09, 2021

Jeremy Bolm celebrates his upcoming 50th episode by honoring past guests of the podcast. On this special extended radio hour episode, you’ll hear tracks from past musicians that have been on the show like Code Orange, Waxahatchee, Bartees Strange, Turnstile, Coheed and Cambria, Architects, Julien Baker, Gatecreeper, Manchester Orchestra, Tigers Jaw, Circa Survive, Foxing, Deadsy, Fiddlehead, Chris Farren, Daughters and more! If you stick around until the end, the final track will let you know who the 50th guest is!

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49. Elijah Blue (Deadsy): The Gig That Launched a Thousand Ships Aug 04, 2021

Jeremy Bolm interviews Elijah Blue of the band Deadsy During this episode the two discuss Matt Pinfield, growing up in NYC in the 80s, Into Another and NYHC, discovering Men at Work, his love for Duran Duran, being terrified by KISS in full makeup as a small child, Guns N Roses, Gene Simmons gifting him his first guitar, the story of his Les Paul Black Beauty, learning how to play La Bamba, his first band, recording the Deadsy Demo, the Jay Gordon from Orgy and Jonathan Davis connection, Jeremy’s discovery of Deadsy and a brief history of Seymour Stein, the story of Commencement getting shelved over and over, Deadsy’s first shows, Commencement finally coming out and the aftermath, what brought them to cover Sebadoh, what’s next for the band, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

48. Laura Stevenson (Solo Artist): This Is What It Could Be Jul 28, 2021

Jeremy Bolm interviews singer/songwriter Laura Stevenson During this episode the two discuss mutual friends, Gram Parsons, going to concerts with her Father, The Grateful Dead, jamming, learning piano, playing lacrosse, Long Island, joining Bomb the Music Industry, Jeff Rosenstock, Beef Whiplash, first recording experiences, her favorite parts of tour, playing the Triple Rock for the first time, first tattoos, learning how to play guitar later in life, different recording techniques, The Brass / On the Might of Princes, her upcoming self titled, her upcoming shows, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The First Ever Radio Hour 7/26/21 Jul 26, 2021

Jeremy Bolm plays DJ and brings a nostalgic playlist of late 90’s/2000’s emo On this episode hear tracks from The Anniversary, Jimmy Eat World, The Get Up Kids, Rainer Maria, Mineral, Jets to Brazil, Hey Mercedes, Cursive, Piebald, Sunny Day Real Estate, and much more!

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47. Jon Simmons (Balance and Composure / Creeks): End of August Jul 21, 2021

Jeremy Bolm interviews singer/songwriter Jon Simmons of Creeks / Balance and Composure. During this episode the two discuss Jon’s trip home to Pennsylvania, his time in Knoxville, TN as a child, Christian pop punk, his early love for rap and R&B, joining the church band, playing air guitar in the mirror, his first band The Has Been’s, Easter Kids, This Day Forward, The Erection Kids, the Doylestown music scene, early recording memories, signing to No Sleep records, recording Separation with Brian McTernan, his friendship with Vinnie Caruana, myspace tours, his first package tour with Title Fight, Bayside and Senses Fail, reminiscing about our time touring together, life after Balance and Composure, moving to Los Angeles and making new music with his solo project Creeks as well as Coward and Misery Club, and so much more! The show ends with a very special performance of his new song “Stone Cold”. Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

46. George Clarke (Deafheaven): Will There Be Blast Beats? Jul 14, 2021

Jeremy Bolm interviews George Clarke of Deafheaven During this episode the two discuss Earthquake weather, his mother’s influence on his musical taste, The Offspring, early connections to lyrics, being the token aggressive band on big festivals, unfavorable festivals sets, first concerts, tongue kissing, the rock church, recording for the first time, tracking vocals, first experiences with a record label, Jeremy learns that they once played together in the mid 2000’s, the formation of Deafheaven, the Touché friendship forming, Jack Shirley, finding a place to belong with the music they made, the recording of Sunbather, collaborating with JMJ on the new album Infinite Granite, the transition to singing, Nick Steinhardt and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The First Ever Radio Hour 7/12/21 Jul 12, 2021

Jeremy Bolm plays DJ and brings you an hours worth of music and some discussion behind what you hear. On this episode hear tracks from Creeks, Deafheaven, Rotting Out, Yo La Tengo, Ben Gibbard, Swamp Thing, Embrace, One Step Closer, Kevin Devine, Spiritual Cramp and more!

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45. Katie Crutchfield (Waxahatchee): Where Trisha Yearwood and Bikini Kill Meet Jul 07, 2021

Jeremy Bolm interviews Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee During this episode the two discuss when they first met, 90’s country, musical theater, Amélie, playing and discovering music with her sister, The Ackleys, the genesis of P.S. Eliot, different recording experiences, first tours, Salinas records, how Waxahatchee started, playing mandolin and keyboards for Fake Problems, reflecting on previous albums, getting ready to tour Saint Cloud, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

44. Conor Murphy (Foxing): It’s Okay if this as Good as it Gets Jun 30, 2021

Jeremy Bolm interviews Conor Murphy, musician and vocalist of the band Foxing. During this episode the two discuss upcoming tours and album rollouts as Foxing is preparing for the release of their new album Draw Down the Moon, growing up and going to shows in St Louis, Weird Al, the impact of Radiohead on his musical journey, the influences behind making Foxing songs so musically expansive, having a fanbase that loves some records and hates others, the difficulties of criticism, learning trumpet and his love for French horn, how he became a singer, first recording experiences, So Many Dynamos, being on autopilot when performing, working with Matt Bayles and Chris Walla, working with Andy Hull, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The First Ever Radio Hour 6/27/21 Jun 28, 2021

Jeremy Bolm plays DJ and brings you an hours worth of music and some discussion behind what you hear. On this episode hear tracks from Colour Revolt, Hole, Turnstile, GlassJAw, Dinosaur Jr, Newmoon, Lucy Dacus, Every Time I Die, Kaospilot and more! If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to the Patreon and get additional radio episodes every month! Subscribe to the PATREON and receive a brand new radio hour every Sunday! Thats two additional episodes a month AND you get them a day early!

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43. Pat Flynn (Have Heart / Fiddlehead) - Part 2: History is Something That’s Never Finished Jun 23, 2021

Part 2 of Jeremy Bolm’s interview with Pat Flynn, vocalist for Fiddlehead, Have Heart, Clear, Free, Sweet Jesus, and more. During this episode the two discuss Have Heart’s international travels, recording Songs to Scream at the Sun with Kurt Ballou of Converge, blowing your voice out, collaborative songwriting when you don’t play an instrument, the genesis of fiddlehead, the nervousness that comes with singing instead of screaming, writing about the loss of a parent, grieving publicly, being a teacher, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

42. Pat Flynn (Have Heart / Fiddlehead) - Part 1: All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Your Spine Jun 16, 2021

Jeremy Bolm interviews Pat Flynn, vocalist for Fiddlehead, Have Heart, Clear, Free, Sweet Jesus, and more. During this episode the two discuss the Massachusetts screamo scene, the first time they met, the Mallrats soundtrack, Counting Crows, Archers of Loaf, The poster of Notorious B.I.G. that hung in his Father’s closet, Warped Tour 99, Nu-Metal, Pat’s first time yelling into a microphone, the moment recording became difficult, the Summer hardcore changed, Have Heart’s first tour, and much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The First Ever Radio Hour 6/14/21 Jun 14, 2021

Jeremy Bolm plays DJ and brings you an hours worth of music and discussion behind what you hear. This week includes tracks from Unbroken, Fiddlehead, Truth Cult, King Woman, Militarie Gun, Carry On, Purple Mountains, Mission of Burma, Tigers Jaw, Johnny Cash, The Casket Lottery, Human Waste Project and more! If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to the Patreon and get two additional radio episodes a month. Subscribe to the PATREON and receive a brand new radio hour every Sunday! Thats two additional episodes a month AND you get them a day early!

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41. Anthony Green (Solo Artist / Circa Survive): “Some People Went To College, We Went To Brian McTernan Jun 09, 2021

Jeremy Bolm interviews singer/songwriter Anthony Green, vocalist for Circa Survive, Saosin, and more. During this episode the two discuss what it was like performing live for the first time in a post vaccination world, being a father and a full time musician, discovering Nirvana, first playing an electric guitar on a trip to Ireland as a kid, his time with Zoloft the Rock & Roll Destroyer, the formation of Saosin and the influence of Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria, the influential lyrics of people like Cedric Bixler-Zavala of At The Drive-In and Bjork, the formation of Circa Survive and recording their early albums, transitioning to a major label, going solo, and so much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

40. Kat Nijmeddin (Photographer): Imagine Being the Person That Took THIS Photo Jun 02, 2021

Jeremy Bolm interviews Kat Nijmeddin - Photographer and Creative Director at Pure Noise Records

During this episode we learn about Kat’s journey from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles, what lead her to wanting to become a photographer, how good grades got her her first camera, how The Bouncing Souls was the first band she ever shot, attending Fresno State for graphic design, interning at Hopeless and Pure Noise, getting to do design work for Jimmy Eat World, advice for aspiring creatives, helping musicians find aesthetic, and more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod

The First Ever Radio Hour 5/31/21 May 31, 2021

Jeremy Bolm plays DJ and brings you an hours worth of music and some discussion behind what you hear. On this episode hear tracks from Rival Schools, Deftones, Soul Glo, Manchester Orchestra, Sebadoh, Julien Baker, Bartees Strange, and much more. If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to the Patreon and get additional radio episodes. Subscribe to the PATREON and receive a brand new radio hour every Sunday! Thats two additional episodes a month AND you get them a day early!

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39. Ned Russin (Title Fight / Glitterer): Whats Real and Whats Not May 26, 2021

Jeremy Bolm interviews Ned Russin of Title Fight, Glitterer and author of the brand new book Horizontal Rust. During this episode they discuss Ned’s experiences with writing his first novel, how his older Brother Alex introduced him to hardcore, his first band Salsa Shark and what their first show was like, his first experiences recording, Flight Plan Records, how Glitterer started and working with Alex G, performing live, and much more! Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod

38. Kathryn Edwards (Thirdface): Grasping At The Root Apr 07, 2021

Jeremy talks to Thirdface vocalist Kathyrn Edwards.

During this podcast the two discuss growing up in Mississippi, moving to Nashville for College, the music she grew up around and learning piano, playing clarinet in the high school band, learning how to play bass, the formation of Donors, discovering pop punk, the box music video channel, fall out boy, her first time performing, the formation of Thirdface, her first recording experiences, booking shows, the genesis of DRKMTTR Collective, the joys of having access to screen printing, designing a shirt for Paramore, horror movie talk, and more!

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37. Sam Carter (Architects): The Tale of the Universe Ball Mar 31, 2021

Jeremy talks to Architects vocalist Sam Carter.

During this podcast the two discuss their time touring together opening for Rise Against and what they learned from that experience going forward, growing up in Brighton, his first drum kit, Nirvana and Blink 182’s influence, seeing The Ataris live, the first show he played, how the first time he sang live was opening for Bring Me the Horizon which landed him an Architects audition, writing lyrics in the studio, navigating record labels, being prepared to record, working with Steve Evetts, signing to Epitaph, the last recording experiences with Tom Searle, touring while grieving, the new album For Those That Wish to Exist, Elton John, questions from listeners and so much more!

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36. Julien Baker (Solo Artist / Boygenius): Memorial-Day-Sale-At-Guitar-Center Riff Mar 24, 2021

Jeremy talks to Singer/Songwriter Julien Baker.

During this podcast the two discuss running in Los Angeles with the bad air quality, the release of Little Oblivions, not being able to tour right away, Green Day, bringing an acoustic to the mall, hiding music from your parents, learning piano, her first guitar, teaching herself the solo from a My Chemical Romance song, her first bands, first experiences recording, her first experiences with a record label, the genesis of Sprained Ankle, going to a big studio for Turn Out the Lights, playing with a full band and her comforts doing that with Boygenius, listener questions, and so much more!

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35. Yvette Young (Solo Artist / Covet): “Permission To Land” Mar 17, 2021

Jeremy talks to Musician and Visual Artist Yvette Young of Covet.

During this podcast the two discuss how it was living on campus at UCLA, trying to write Baroque classical music, her love for The Darkness, learning instruments at an early age, her first band Astrochasm, her first show at Jerry’s Pizza in Bakersfield, the early stages of making art, her physical and mental health struggles (TW: anorexia) and how music helped her, getting a bachelors in fine arts, recording with Covet for the first time, catching Bird Flu on her first tour, SXSW and the pains that come with it, her signature Ibanez guitar, our mutual love for Iceland, releasing her solo material DIY, a special performance of PARACHUTE and so much more!

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34. Eric Appel (Director): “Keep The Ship Running” Mar 10, 2021

Jeremy talks to TV Director and Writer Eric Appel (The Office, Silicon Valley, Brooklyn 99, The Andy Milonakis Show, Son of Zorn, and more)

During this podcast the two discuss Los Angeles commutes, Burbank, growing up in Endicott NY, Monty Python, Moron Movies, MTV’s The State, going to school for animation, attending and participating in improv shows, his time at the UCB theatre, living with Andy Milonakis and getting hired to write on his show, Human Giant, the writers strike in 2007, transitioning to directing at Funny or Die, getting hired to direct an episode of The Office and what that experience was like, the intricacies of directing Son of Zorn, his first feature Die Hart with Kevin Hart, and Eric makes Jeremy misty eyed with a Pee Wee Herman story.

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33. Cecilia Della Peruti (Gothic Tropic): “Bono Throws Me The Rock Horns” Mar 03, 2021

Jeremy talks to singer / songwriter Cecilia Della Peruti who makes music under Gothic Tropic and has been a touring member for artists including Beck, Charlie XCX and more!

During this podcast the two discuss the beach, New Jersey, having parents that are both classically trained performers, her introduction to Bjork, finding her voice by impersonating others, learning how to play guitar, her first punk band The Cheats, her first experience recording, opening for The Dickies, her time with the band Rumspringa, starting Gothic Tropic, her first experiences with record labels, being hired for Charlie XCX through Jack Antonoff, her audition for Beck and what it’s like playing with him, and so much more!

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32. Ian Shelton (Militarie Gun / Regional Justice Center): “It Doesn’t Matter What I’ve Already Done, It Matters What I’m Thinking About Doing" Feb 24, 2021

Jeremy talks to music video director and musician Ian Shelton who’s band Regional Justice Center has a new album called “Crime and Punishment” out March 5th, 2021 on Closed Casket Activities.

During this podcast the two discuss being next door neighbors at their rehearsal spot and the pros and cons of a Los Angeles practice space environment, moving from Concord, CA to Enumclaw, WA, and the legacy of Mr Hands, Ian’s early love for Elton John and Garth Brooks, his first instruments and first shows, opening for Touche Amore in the northwest and having to bring his little brothers to the show, how being a drummer puts you in a position to be in multiple bands at once, the amount of records Ian has been a part of, how he started playing for Self Defense Family, what lead him to directing music videos, music videos that inspire him, his band Regional Justice Center and all the labels they were involved with early on, his first full U.S. tour, how he started playing drums in 9th grade, the difficulties of touring in a post covid world, the genesis of Militarie Gun, and much more!

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31. Christian Lee Hutson (Solo Artist / Producer): “Nothings Going To Change It Now” Feb 18, 2021

Jeremy talks to singer/songwriter Christian Lee Hutson, who released Jeremy’s favorite album of 2020 “Beginners” on Anti Records.

During this episode they discuss Promising Young Woman and movies getting lost to Covid, Blink 182, nylon-string acoustics, guitar tablature, alternate tunings, the talent show he played with Elliot from Touche Amore, first bands, moving out of Los Angeles, first tours, Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst and the impact they’ve both had on his musical career, touring with Jenny Lewis and their mutual love for Rilo Kiley, and at the end of the episode Christian performs “Northsiders” for the first ever performance on the podcast!

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30. Chris Farren (Solo Artist / Fake Problems): The Soundtrack for Getting Hit By a Firetruck Feb 10, 2021

Jeremy talks to Chris Farren - The Florida raised / Los Angeles living musician known for his solo work as well as his bands Antarctigo Vespucci and Fake Problems. During this episode the two discuss moving from Michigan to Florida at 7 years old, connecting his teenage angst to Korn in the TRL era, the impact of musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar, getting his first guitar at 12 years old, his first bands and shows ever played, Fake Problems forming, DIY recording, Jeremy’s connection to the members of Fake Problems as well as the time he almost killed them, Sabot records, Sideonedummy records, Recording with heroes and being starstruck by the Omaha elite, the time Passion Pit stole Chris’s Red Bull Cola, going solo, meeting Jeff Rosenstock and starting Antarctigo Vespucci, figuring out being a solo performer and gaining confidence, the billboard he had in LA for Born Hot and more!

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29. Chase Mason (Gatecreeper): "Rodeo & Picasso" Feb 03, 2021

Jeremy talks to Chase Mason, Arizona based musician and artist who has played in bands such as Gatecreeper, Spirit Adrift, and more.

During this episode they discuss growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, first connecting with music through his family's love of The Beatles, going to see Paul McCartney on his 3rd birthday, the importance of Jimmy Eat World to Arizona’s local scene, recording with Bob Hoag, starting his band Gatecreeper, the local promotion company that helped him find work that built Arizona’s aggressive music community, booking tours, working with different labels including King of the Monsters and Relapse, the two discuss what new bands should do when they start, how Gatecreeper record songs, when he started getting into design work, releasing a record avoiding the traditional roll out, and much more.

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28. Kayla Phillips (Bleed The Pigs / Foxie Cosmetics): “Soothing Aches & Pains” Jan 27, 2021

Jeremy talks to Kayla Phillips, Nashville based musician and Foxie Cosmetics owner.

During this episode they discuss growing up in Austin, Texas, learning about veganism at 14, first finding punk and hardcore in first grade, getting into Blink 182 at daycare, how Austin has a great music scene, discovering new music on the radio, always having crushes on radio hosts because of their music taste, flyering for her own shows at high school, starting her first band at 12, how music was the center point at school as she couldn’t play at home, playing System Of A Down at high schoo talent showl, first time going to the studio with Bleed The Pigs, how the first time she recorded was in a garage, hating the studio sound because the band were so used to the DIY sound, the struggles of writing songs, starting her noise project Pulsatile Tinnitus, how Foxie Cosmetics started, the science that goes into bathbombs, how Courtney Love loved the products, watching people at New York fashion week walk away with her product gave her a sense of pride, why she loves using Twitch, gives her top 5 Horror movies, and more

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27. Halley Gross (Writer: The Last Of Us 2): “It’s Not About You” Jan 20, 2021

Jeremy talks to Halley Gross, LA-based writer and actor who won the Best Narrative award for her work on The Last Of Us Part II at the 2020 Game Awards.

During this episode they discuss Halley being born and raised in Florida, New Jersey, how playing video games as a kid sparked her interest in media, writing apocalyptic short stories, her love of The Addams Family in kindergarten while going through a stage of wearing all black, how she started acting and got her first agent at 9 years old, her condition which affected her growth, her first movie role as an actor in Lying, playing a lot of victims in Law & Order, appearing on a few episodes of Broad City and how it was her last acting role, Halley's struggle with writing TV comedy, what it was like working and writing on Westworld, her first writing break on Banshee, how she got The Last of Us II the same time as Too Old to Die Young, Halley’s advice on how to get into writing, and more.

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26. Lindsey Byrnes (Photographer): “Whats Next?” Syndrome Jan 14, 2021

Jeremy talks to Lindsey Byrnes, LA-based photographer and creative director who has shot for / ran campaigns and editorials for the likes of Nylon, Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, Kerrang, Chanel, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Good Dye Young and many others.

During this episode they discuss the time when Lindsey photographed Touché Amoré, growing up in California, working for Thrasher and Juxtapoz, becoming a concert and event photographer for Goldenvoice, being influenced by skate photographers, getting a camera from a former boss and getting into photography, shooting a band portrait for the first time, the differences between studio and live photography, Lindsey’s time playing keyboard in her band Paradise Boys, Lindsey’s love of Coachella, being humbled by getting her first paid gig as a photographer, making the transition from marketing to full-time photography, why Lindsey never believed she could actually grow up to be an artist, being a people person and working closely with clients on projects, staying productive during the pandemic, working with Hayley Williams of Paramore and actor Kristen Stewart, the experience of being star struck at work, subjectivity vs objectivity in art, and more.

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25. Jordan Dreyer (La Dispute): There’s A Rawness And Urgency That Comes With Not Knowing Any Better, Its Very Pure Jan 06, 2021

Jeremy talks to Jordan Dreyer - writer and lead singer of La Dispute who released their fifth studio album, Panorama, in March 2019.

During this episode they discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, how Jordan discovered Neil Young and Bob Dylan early in life by digging through his dad’s vinyl collection, Jordan’s cousin and bandmate Brad Vander Lugt, getting a ‘Toys-R-Us’ guitar and a synthesiser but never learning how to play either, Jordan and Brad’s shard love of Modest Mouse, At the Drive-In, and Glassjaw, impressing Brad by performing vocals on a Rage Against The Machine cover, starting La Dispute, recording their debut album Vancouver, getting signed to Friction Records, playing weekend shows while Jordan was still in high school, taking part in competitive public speaking events, No Sleep Records, Lars Ulrich’s battle against Napster, recording Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair, meeting Jeremy and performing on the West Coast for the first time, being humbled by fans singing along at European shows, abandoning financial security in pursuit of a life music, the significance of making money for the first time, Jordan’s favourite films of 2020, and more.

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24. Michael Malarkey (Actor / Musician): Giving Back The Frequencies Dec 23, 2020

During this episode Michael talks growing up in Ohio, early memories of television being the X-Men cartoon, finding punk through ska, spending a school year in Africa, working at a record store when he returned to the US, starting a band which he eventually left to do theater, moving to the UK to study at LAMDA, auditioning for television shows while doing theater and playing solo concerts, landing The Vampire Diaries, Project Blue Book and more.

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23. Alexis Marshall (Daughters): Death Seems Pretty Boring Dec 16, 2020

Jeremy talks to Alexis Marshall, vocalist for Daughters. Alexis also recently released a poetry collection in collaboration with Dan Darrah titled Moving Windows, available now through Secret Voice.

During this episode they discuss how Alexis moved around a lot in childhood, getting kicked out of school, going to gigs in venues throughout Providence, how Alexis’ brother got him into Thrash and Hardcore at a very young age, having a difficult upbringing, how Alexis started writing lyrics, forming his first band called Displaced, the allure of becoming a frontman, starting Daughters and spending several years playing basement shows, why performing live now feels like second nature, the recording process for Alexis’ upcoming debut solo album, touring with Daughters, becoming sober, publishing poetry collections, the differences between writing lyrics and writing poetry, working with Jeremy and Dan Darrah on Moving Windows, playing at Hellfest in 2003, what the future holds for Daughters, and more. Moving Windows now available through Secret

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22. Ben Walsh (Tigers Jaw): Hitting the Reset Button Dec 09, 2020

Jeremy talks to Ben Walsh, founding member of the band Tigers Jaw, who are set to release their sixth studio album I Won't Care How You Remember Me in March 2021.

During this episode they discuss how COVID has affected touring, the recent US presidential election, Ben’s move from Scranton to Philadelphia, connecting with church music early in life, how Ben looked up to his older cousin who played in a band at college, going to a concert for the first time to see Weird Al Yankovic, seeing bands perform at ‘Mighty Johns’, struggling to learn guitar, buying a cheap drum kit, drumming along to Green Day and Blink-182, forming a band for the first time in 7th grade, Ben’s first ‘gig’ at his 8th grade talent show, dealing with stage fright, getting involved in the Scranton music scene, connecting with other local bands on MySpace and organising gigs, recording for the first time on an old tape recorder, Ben’s first tour, performing in obscure towns and cities, and more.

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21. Jillian Evelyn (Artist / Painter): If You Don’t Explore, You’re Never Going to Fall Into New Pathways Dec 02, 2020

Jeremy talks to Jillian Evelyn, LA-based artist and designer whose paintings explore the struggle of womanhood and the anxiety that arises from societal pressures,

During this episode they discuss growing up in rural Michigan, the difficulties of discovering new music in a small town pre-internet, Jillian’s parent’s careers, connecting with art through school, getting into trouble for drawing on notebooks and clothes, dealing with ADD, sketching portraits, going to art school, switching from graphic design to illustration, being doubted by teachers, how Jillian developed her own style, working with Shepard Fairey, how certain galleries exert control over artists, COVID’s impact on the art world, working on shoe design for Converse, challenging expectations around the kinds of things women are ‘supposed’ to draw, taking a job with TOMS and moving to California, how Jillian’s struggles in the corporate world influenced her art, advice for aspiring artists, habit formation, and more.

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20. Graham Elliot (Chef): It’s Not What I Do, It's Who I Am Nov 25, 2020

Jeremy talks to Graham Elliot, award-winning chef and restaurateur known for his work on the MasterChef TV series.

During this episode they discuss cooking for Thanksgiving dinner, Graham’s favourite ‘quick and easy’ recipes, Neil Young, how Instagram is changing the restaurant industry, growing up in a Navy family, moving to Virginia Beach and becoming part of the hardcore scene, Graham’s love of seafood, working at a top restaurant while studying at college, running a kitchen for the first time at 26, winning Food & Wine’s ‘Best New Chef’ award, landing a job as a head chef in Vermont, how Graham’s DIY ethic shaped his career, filming MasterChef and working with Gordon Ramsay, being the ‘nice guy’ on the judging panel, rejecting an invitation to become a member of Soho House, Jeremy discusses the infamous ‘punk stew’ served on European tours, Graham’s first cookbook, cooking for Obama & Oprah, seeing Nirvana live, Jeremy and Graham list their top 3 records of all time, and more.

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19. Bartees Strange: Who Do I Want to Be, What Do I Want to Make? Nov 18, 2020

Jeremy talks to Bartees Strange, producer and singer/songwriter who released his debut album, Live Forever, in October 2020.

During this episode they discuss recording Live Forever, Bartees’ experiences growing up in a military family and traveling throughout his childhood, being exposed to church music early in life, discovering Jimi Hendrix, getting a guitar for Christmas in high school, recording for the first time in a friend’s garage with just a Macbook and two mics, why Bartees over-prepares for everything, how rushing negatively impacts the recording process, Jeremy asks Bartees to name his favorite songs by The National, the pros and cons of being on the road touring, Bartees’ long list of previous bands, dabbling in many genres - from country to hardcore, Bartees’ unexpected love of Chris Gaines (Garth Brook’s alter ego) and more.

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18. Chloe Chaidez (Musician / Nasty Cherry): The Best Art Comes Out of Having Fun With Whoever You’re With Nov 11, 2020

Jeremy talks to Chloe Chaidez, lead vocalist for Kitten and star of the Netflix documentary series ‘I’m With the Band: Nasty Cherry’.

During this episode they discuss their favourite podcasts, WTF with Marc Maron, when Chloe met Jeremy at the post office, why Chloe decided to move to New York at 18, Avril Lavigne’s debut album Let Go, Chloe’s dad’s punk band called Thee Undertakers, juggling music with gymnastics, getting a bass guitar at age 9, why School of Rock was a key early influence for Chloe, learning the bassline to National Anthem by Radiohead, dabbling in acting, the origins of Kitten, how Kitten got signed to a major label before releasing a full-length album, Chloe’s connection to FIDLAR, touring with Paramore, the stresses of touring constantly as a teenager, messaging Charlie XCX on Myspace and reconnecting years later in person, filming I’m With the Band, how Body Party evolved from a skate crew to a band, and more.

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17. Ross Robinson (Producer): I Know My Ears Lie, But My Heart Tells the Truth Oct 28, 2020

Jeremy talks to Ross Robinson, renowned producer that has worked with The Cure, Korn Slipknot, and more.

In this episode they discuss Ross’s mothers love for music and how he has fond memories of his entire family singing at every event, how his mom gave birth through an epidermal which allowed them to party with the doctor, his older brothers love for music, how his passion for dirt biking evolved into a passion for guitar and then producing, the impostors syndrome he developed when he first started in music, how Ross began working with nu metal pioneers Korn, why Korn were able to tour more than most other bands, and more.

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16. Claudio Sanchez (Coheed and Cambria): Capturing Moments I Could Never Recreate Oct 21, 2020

Jeremy talks to Claudio Sanchez, lead singer and guitarist for Coheed & Cambria.

During this episode they discuss how Claudio was captivated by the artists he saw on MTV growing up, his parent’s diverse taste in music, being invited to watch Sting perform, how Star Wars influenced Coheed and Cambria’s concept albums, the story behind Claudio’s first band Dark Ecstasy, learning to play guitar on his Dad’s old acoustic, getting disqualified from a Battle of the Bands for a flyer that was deemed ‘too edgy’, grasping the fundamentals of song structure from Misfits’ Legacy of Brutality, Claudio and Jeremy’s shared love of Leonard Cohen, starting Shabütie in 1995, the meaning behind The Amory Wars, Coheed and Cambria’s origins, transitioning from Equal Vision records to Columbia, acclimatising to life on a major label, Claudio’s memories of how it felt to get in a van and go on tour for the first time, and more.

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15. Tim Williams (Vision of Disorder): The Creative Always Finds a Way Out Oct 14, 2020

Jeremy talks to Tim Williams, vocalist for Vision of Disorder.

During this episode they discuss Tim’s early love of singing, growing up listening to Mötley Crüe and Twisted Sister, hanging out at Island Sound records in Long Island, collecting rare band posters, the pivotal influence of Jim Morrison and The Doors on Tim’s career, recording his first lyrics with a friend’s older brother on a 4-track recorder, how Tim’s vocal style influenced Jeremy, writing poetry vs writing lyrics, starting Vision of Disorder, getting signed to Roadrunner Records, working with producer Jamie Locke, the story behind the ‘Green Drip’ self-titled album cover, working with Phil Anselmo, touring with Pantera, re-recording old demos, Tim’s relationship with Daryl Palumbo from Glassjaw, working on From Bliss To Devastation with producer Machine, and more.

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14. Nathan Ellis (The Casket Lottery / Coalesce): Moving Mountains Oct 07, 2020

Jeremy talks to Nathan Ellis, musician and member of the bands Coalesce, The Casket Lottery, and Able Baker Fox.

During this episode they discuss Nathan's experiences growing up in Kansas City, how his older sister influenced his taste in music by introducing him to The Smiths and The Cure, Nathan’s uncle’s passion for building steel guitars, getting into punk through hanging out with skaters, Nathan’s first band Matilda, discovering new music through zines and album liner notes, starting The Casket Lottery in 1999, working with producer Ed Rose, recording and touring, the time Jeremy saw The Casket Lottery perform with Rocky Votolato, forming a close relationship with Small Brown Bike, how over-preparation has helped Nathan succeed as an artist, being invited to record at the BBC while on tour in Europe with Coalesce, and the two wrap up with a super-fan Coen Brothers talk for fun.

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13. Courtney Coles (Photographer): Someone Has to Do It, Why Can’t I Sep 30, 2020

Jeremy talks to Courtney Coles, Los Angeles-based photographer and visual storyteller.

During this episode they discuss the challenges lockdown poses for artists and creatives, how Courtney discovered Touché Amoré, finding new music on Myspace during its heyday, how Courtney’s parent’s focus on education made it difficult for her to go to gigs, The Cobalt Cafe and its historic significance in LA’s punk and hardcore scene, how Courtney got into photography, getting her first camera for Christmas at age 13, being the only person in her photography class to use a film camera, the story behind Courtney’s favourite band photo, how some good luck led to Courtney landing her first paid gig as a music photographer, and more.

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12. Dan Smith (Tattoo Artist / Musician): Stop Being Apprehensive and Jump In Sep 23, 2020

Jeremy talks to Dan Smith, musician and tattoo artist known for his work on the LA Ink series.

During this episode they discuss Dan’s experiences moving from Middlesbrough in the UK to New Zealand when he was 6 years old, how he first got into drawing by sketching soccer team logos, Dan’s dad’s impressive record collection, discovering punk and hardcore as a teenager, playing bass in a high school band, finding community in Auckland’s thriving punk scene, moving to Adelaide and working in a tattoo studio, giving his first tattoo to his girlfriend’s step-dad, moving to California and touring with Day Of Contempt, the rise and fall of The Dear and Departed, connecting with Kat Von D and accepting her offer to appear on LA Ink, opening Captured Tattoo in Orange County, and more.

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11. Alex Pardee (Artist / Illustrator): The Catalyst Was “I Need to Do Something to Make Myself Feel Better” Sep 16, 2020

Jeremy talks to Alex Pardee, renowned artist and illustrator.

During this episode they discuss the newspaper comic strips that influenced Alex as a child, The Far Side cartoons by Gary Larson, how a mental health crisis led to Alex finding refuge in drawing, the influence of horror movies on his work, and the time he sneakily stayed up to watch Creepshow and Poltergeist at his sister’s party. The pair also discuss selling work at Comic-Con, connecting with the comic creator Sam Kieth, how Alex established a relationship with the band The Used and worked with them to create their album artwork, managing to land a gig doing the artwork for the film Sucker Punch when he worked on the floor above the production company, and more.

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10. Scarypoolparty (Alejandro Aranda): There’s a Strong Attribute to Being Yourself Sep 09, 2020

Jeremy talks to American Idol star and solo performer Alejandro Aranda, AKA Scarypoolparty.

During this episode they discuss how Alejandro first got into music by listening to his uncle play covers of the Beatles, and how he became totally obsessed with guitar to the point where he was practicing up to nine hours a day. The pair also talk about the differences between playing festivals compared to gigs, why it feels different performing for a live audience vs TV cameras, Alejandro’s experiences competing on American Idol, moving to LA (and dealing with the terrible parking situation), how vocalists can avoid blowing their voices out, and more.

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9. Tim Kasher (Cursive): Carving Out Some Happiness Sep 02, 2020

Jeremy talks to Tim Kasher, frontman of the bands Cursive and The Good Life.

During this episode they discuss Tim’s recent birthday, how Tim’s family exposed him to lots of different music throughout childhood, forming a cover band and playing homecoming gigs to save up cash, Tim’s “magical” first recording experience at a brilliant home studio, learning how to play The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel on his sister’s old guitar, the difficulties of playing as a band in Omaha without a strong connection to the local music scene, how Cursive got signed to Crank!, going to college and taking time off from music, trying to figure out a plan B if music didn’t work out, rehearsing with the house band before performing on Letterman, and more.

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8. Patrick Kindlon (Drug Church / Self Defense Family): Whenever People Self Analyze, They Self Aggrandize Aug 26, 2020

Jeremy talks to Patrick Kindlon, a comic-book writer and musician.

During this episode they discuss how Patrick first got into comic books at the age of four, his favourite comic books and why he thinks they are still so popular. Partick also delves into his life whilst attending catholic school, becoming interested in music after listening to Elvis Costello in the record section of his local library. The pair also talk about Patricks first band, Turnstyle, the importance of playing to crowds that dislike you, and curbing your pride if you want to be financially successful.

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7. Madeline Horwath (Cartoonist): Everyone Should Get Fired Once, or Four Times If You’re a Really Good Artist Aug 19, 2020

Jeremy talks to Madeline Horwath, artist and cartoonist for The New Yorker.

During this episode they discuss how Madeline got into satire, Jon Stewart vs Trevor Noah on The Daily Show, the time Jeremy played a show at Madeline’s local record store, interning for a fashion designer working on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, how Crispin Glover got banned from a cinema Madeline worked at, falling in love with cartoons after Madeline’s mom let them rent South Park from Blockbuster, learning the fundamentals of art and experimenting with different mediums, Madeline’s macabre early performances at underground comedy gigs, when Jeremy closed a Hard Times stand-up event, the importance of getting fired at least once, Madeline’s eventful first visit to The New Yorker offices, finding inspiration for new cartoons, and more.

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6. Nick Steinhardt (Touché Amoré): Creativity, Problem Solving, and Satisfaction Aug 12, 2020

Jeremy talks to Nick Steinhardt, graphic designer and guitarist for Touché Amoré.

During this episode they discuss how Nick picked up both art and music at an early age, Nick’s Dad’s dream of becoming a DJ, drawing artistic inspiration from cartoons like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, learning art formally at a studio, becoming a summer teaching assistant at art workshops, Nick’s first band called Tiptoe Charlies, career paths in art vs music, how to explain Straight Edge culture to your Mom, Nick’s first guitar which he still has in his garage, how Nick’s guitar teacher made learning fun, Slipknot’s pioneering use of flash animation, working as an intern designer for Hydra Head Records, being inspired by the work of Asterik Studio, embracing practical arts like pottery and woodworking, focusing on typography at CalArts, Nick’s design work on Touché’s upcoming album, Lament, and more.

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5. Andy Hull (Manchester Orchestra): Chicago Were My Beatles Aug 05, 2020

Jeremy talks to Andy Hull, lead singer and songwriter for Manchester Orchestra, Bad Books, and Right Away, Great Captain!

During this episode they discuss Andy’s early love of church music and acapella harmonies, the soundtrack to the 1993 film The Firm, Andy’s grandparent’s prolific gospel group The Joymakers, struggling with piano lessons and music theory, learning to play Song 2 by Blur on a $100 Yamaha acoustic, studying chord progressions in Bob Dylan songs, Andy’s songwriting process, losing a ‘Battle of the Bands’ in high school, how Andy’s parents supported and encouraged the creation of his first album, the importance of indie record stores, founding Manchester Orchestra, getting a call from Rick Rubin at 20 years old, developing a DIY ethic through touring with Colour Revolt and Anathallo, the challenges of balancing family life with music, Andy’s collaboration on the latest Touché Amoré single, Limelight, and more.

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4. Atiba Jefferson (Photographer): Blue Skies, Red Curbs, Green Palm Trees Jul 29, 2020

Jeremy talks to Atiba Jefferson, acclaimed skateboarder and photographer, with a catalogue spanning both the sports and entertainment industries.

During this episode they discuss growing up in Manitou Springs, Atiba’s twin brother Ako, discovering punk and skateboarding at the same time, hanging out and skating at Acacia Park, being influenced by Straight edge culture, Atiba’s first skate shoes, falling in love with photography, saving up paychecks for weeks to buy a camera from a pawn shop, seeing Matt Hensley and Ron Allen skate at at a demo, having photos printed in Slap Magazine for the first time, shooting Tony Hawk skating the loop in 1998, the relationship between photographers and their subjects, and more.

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3. Will Yip (Producer): Pivoting and Shifting Jul 20, 2020

Jeremy talks to Will Yip, renowned multi-genre music producer and founder of the record label Memory Music. During this episode they discuss how Will captured Touché Amoré and Self Defense Family recording together in one room for their collaborative Self Love EP, growing up in Philadelphia, discovering The Chronic by Dr Dre and falling in love with hip hop, being a fan of all genres, learning to play drums, Korn and the rise of nu-metal, learning to write songs in 8th grade, progressing from drumming to producing, recording live shows for The Fray and Cradle of Filth, getting a job a Studio 4, working with Lauryn Hill, and more.

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2. Reba Meyers (Code Orange): We Have to Be Ready for This Jul 08, 2020

Jeremy talks to Reba Meyers, guitarist, vocalist and founding member of the hardcore band, Code Orange. During this episode they discuss early musical rivalries with siblings, finding punk, becoming part of a subculture, transitioning from flute to guitar, founding Code Orange Kids, getting dropped off by parents to play house party shows, touring with Xerxes, shooting music videos on a shoestring, recording Code Orange’s first demo at a make-shift home studio, collaborating with Full of Hell, the drive to constantly improve as a musician, and more.

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1. Brendan Yates (Turnstile): Breathe the Pressure Jul 08, 2020

Jeremy talks to Brendan Yates, Turnstile frontman and drummer for Trapped Under Ice. During this episode they discuss the coronavirus lockdown, making cassette mixtapes on a boombox radio, first instruments, jamming with friends after school, improvising cover songs at Brendan’s first show, recording tracks at a neighbour’s home studio, Trapped Under Ice’s first european tour, founding Pop Wig Records, and more.

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