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The First Ever Podcast

Jeremy Bolm
Punk Music
Touché Amoré
Music
Hardcore Music
Touring
Music Industry
Punk Rock
Patreon
Hardcore Punk
Trauma Ray
Me Without You
Mental Health
Music Production
Songwriting
Lou Barlow
Heartwork Coffee
Music Festivals
Scowl
Deafheaven
Los Angeles

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 t... more

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This week Jeremy welcomes Kevin Hart of the band Public Opinion.

On this episode, Jeremy and Kevin talk airport shopping, Social Distortion, the band Kane Hodder, non-album tracks, Vendetta Red, hand me down recording equipment, Facedown Records, b... more

This week Jeremy welcomes Garrett Klahn of the band Texas Is the Reason.

On this episode, Jeremy and Garrett talk New York, country music, skate videos, playing violin, Dinosaur Jr, the band Brotherhood, Scott Vogel from Terror, early bands of Supp... more

This week Jeremy welcomes Egin Kongoli and Rohan Lilauwala of New Friends Fest and the band Respire.

On this episode, Jeremy, Egin, and Rohan talk booking a festival, AudioTree Sessions, lessons in the recording studio, screamo music tropes, the Ca... more

This week Jeremy welcomes Greg Barnett of The Menzingers.

On this episode, Jeremy and Greg talk vocal rest, Against Me!, Caller Identification, heavy metal in skate videos, Iron Maiden, tablature, the Ramones, playing the trumpet, being in Tiger's ... more

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Recent Guests

Egin Kongoli
Co-organizer of New Friends Fest and member of Respire
Respire / New Friends Fest
Episode: 306: Egin Kongoli & Rohan Lilauwala (New Friends Fest / Respire): Harassing Our Heroes
Rohan Lilauwala
Co-organizer of New Friends Fest and member of Respire
Respire / New Friends Fest
Episode: 306: Egin Kongoli & Rohan Lilauwala (New Friends Fest / Respire): Harassing Our Heroes
Greg Barnett
Member of The Menzingers
The Menzingers
Episode: 305: Greg Barnett (The Menzingers): Everyone Here Is On Your Side
Dez Fafara
Frontman of Coal Chamber and DevilDriver
Coal Chamber, DevilDriver
Episode: 304: Dez Fafara (Coal Chamber / DevilDriver): I Don't Like Egos
Daniel Weyandt
Vocalist of Zao
Zao
Episode: 303: Daniel Weyandt (ZAO): Genuine Chaos
Aaron Turner
Artist, tattooer and musician; member of ISIS, Neurosis, Old Man Gloom, Sumac
Neurosis, ISIS, Sumac
Episode: 302: Aaron Turner (Neurosis / ISIS): Valuable Practices
Wade MacNeil
Musician (Alexisonfire, Pig Pen, Gallows)
Alexisonfire
Episode: 301: Wade MacNeil (ALEXISONFIRE): Moments of Awakening
Ian MacKaye
Co-owner of Dischord Records; musician with Minor Threat, Fugazi, Embrace
Dischord Records / Various bands
Episode: 300: Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat / Fugazi): When I Was Born, I Arrived
Andrew Fisher
Musician with Basement
Basement
Episode: 299: Andrew Fisher (Basement): Quiet Encore

Host

Jeremy Bolm
Host of The First Ever Podcast; vocalist of Touché Amoré and founder of Secret Voice; leads in-depth conversations about artists' journeys and DIY culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • The first ever podcast I listened to

    I swore I’d never be a podcast person but here I am, 33, diving deep into Jeremy Bolm’s podcast. It makes it easy when all the guests are people I genuinely want to listen to. Every episode has been so cool, so far my favorite episode has been Mike Bingham’s simply because it actually made me cry with his last answer. The best part about this podcast is hearing how people you admire and look up to are just people like you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1000vengefuleyes
    United States8 months ago
  • Interrupts…

    I love the geeking out, but please stop interrupting your guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Protz
    United States8 months ago
  • I even listen to the episodes where I don’t know who the guests are

    What the title says. Jeremy is a great interviewer, I love hearing his banter with guests. Each episode is special and it’s very inspiring to hear the humble beginnings of all these people I look up to as creatives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cashums1
    United Statesa year ago
  • My Favorite Podcast of All-Time

    For me personally, the host, Jeremy Bolm, is one of my biggest experiences as a byproduct of being a long-time Touche Amore fan. Jeremy's lyrics have always resonated with me in very deep ways that have helped me navigate life in many ways, and I was further introduced to Jeremy through his appearances on 100 Words or Less with Ray Harkins (another phenomenal show, highly recommend s/o Ray and Joey from 131 Records), so it has been very cool for me as a Touche fan to get to be audience to Jeremy... more

    Audible
    5
    Tyler Elliott
    United Statesa year ago
  • For me personally, the host, Jeremy Bolm, is one of my biggest experiences as a byproduct of being a long-time Touche Amore fan. Jeremy's lyrics have always resonated with me in very deep ways that have helped me navigate life in many ways, and I was further introduced to Jeremy through his appearances on 100 Words or Less with Ray Harkins (another phenomenal show, highly recommend s/o Ray and Joey from 131 Records), so it has been very cool for me as a Touche fan to get to be audience to Jeremy... more

    Audible
    5
    Tyler Elliott
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some feedback calls out interruptions during episodes.
Listeners praise authentic, thoughtful interviews with genuinely interesting guests.
Fans note the show's ability to reveal humble beginnings behind beloved artists.

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#209
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

305: Greg Barnett (The Menzingers): Everyone Here Is On Your Side
Q: What was your first concert?
Greg recounts his first concert as Iron Maiden with Dio and Motorhead, a formative memory that framed his lifelong love of metal and heavy guitar-driven music.
305: Greg Barnett (The Menzingers): Everyone Here Is On Your Side
Q: What was the first thing you connected with musically that felt like it was yours?
Greg talks about discovering punk through skate culture, and how bands like Against Me! and the DIY punk ecosystem made him want to create and perform his own music, later realizing it as his own path rather than following mainstream routes.
303: Daniel Weyandt (ZAO): Genuine Chaos
Q: What was your first concert experience like and how did it shape your path in music?
Daniel describes his first big concert memories—Bon Jovi and Cinderella with a surprising parent room, the awe of the volume and spectacle, and how these early experiences showed him the power of live performance, leading him to seek out more shows and form bands with friends.
302: Aaron Turner (Neurosis / ISIS): Valuable Practices
Q: What was the first tour like for ISIS?
The early tour was chaotic and difficult, with interpersonal tensions and several cancellations, but it ultimately led to lineup changes and a more stable future.
302: Aaron Turner (Neurosis / ISIS): Valuable Practices
Q: Was the plan already to make a record when Turner joined Neurosis?
The goal was to continue Neurosis with a new chapter rather than revive the old form, with Turner aiming to contribute creatively rather than just fill a role.

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This show centers on candid conversations with artists about how their earliest experiences with their craft shaped their paths, with a strong emphasis on DIY culture, early bands, and the rollercoaster of long-term creative work. Guests typically come from punk, hardcore, indie, and related scenes, sharing origin stories, formative influences, touring anecdotes, and the evolving landscape of independent music. Across episodes, listeners get a window into scrappy beginnings, community-driven scenes, and the persistence required to sustain artistic careers over decades. Noteworthy traits include an interviewer who blends deep knowledge of music with warm, informal banter, and guests who often recount tangible behind-the-scenes details, from ... more

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1. Egin Kongoli
2. Rohan Lilauwala
3. Greg Barnett
4. Dez Fafara
5. Daniel Weyandt
6. Aaron Turner
7. Wade MacNeil
8. Ian MacKaye

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