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The First Ever Podcast

Jeremy Bolm
Punk Music
Touché Amoré
Music
Hardcore Music
Music Industry
Touring
Punk Rock
Patreon
Hardcore Punk
Trauma Ray
Me Without You
Mental Health
Music Production
Songwriting
Heartwork Coffee
Lou Barlow
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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Latest Episodes

This week Jeremy welcomes back Andrew Fisher of the band Basement.

On this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk post tour depression, the band Start Today, buying your own album, Cruiser guitars, producer John Congleton, touring with Turnstile, the new ... more

This week Jeremy welcomes Mat Dwyer of the band Oakwood

On this episode, Jeremy and Mat talk TikTok, Denton Texas, Thursday, Star Wars metal themed bands, Pianos Become the Teeth, indie record labels, the new Oakwood album "Blurred Away", and so mu... more

This week Jeremy welcomes Bre Morrell of the band Crushed.

On this episode, Jeremy and Bre talk Massive Attack, Texas, N*SYNC, Nickelodeon, Cocteau Twins, joining the band Temple of Angels, Run For Cover Records, and so much more!

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This week Jeremy welcomes Matt Coplon of the band Reversal of Man.

On this episode, Jeremy and Matt talk the reunion of Reversal of Man, Downcast, BMX biking, Jesus Lizard, the Tampa punk scene, storage unit practice space, playing guitar once, tou... more

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Recent Guests

Bre Morell
Singer and musician, Crushed and Temple of Angels
Crushed; Temple of Angels
Episode: 297: Bre Morell (Crushed / Temple of Angels): Fixated on Harmonies
Matt Coplon
Vocalist of Reversal of Man, BMX enthusiast, author/creative contributor
Reversal of Man
Episode: 296: Matt Coplon (Reversal of Man): I Can Still Raise My Voice
Joey Chiaramonte
Member of Koyo, Long Island musician
Koyo
Episode: 295: Joey Chiaramonte (Koyo): Never Expected / Always Appreciated
Chris Cresswell
Member of The Flatliners, vocalist/guitarist
The Flatliners
Episode: 294: Chris Cresswell (The Flatliners): Every Singer Wants To Be The Drummer
Kevin Duquette
Co-owner of Topshelf Records
Topshelf Records
Episode: 293: Kevin Duquette (Topshelf Records): I Didn't Know It Could Be Like This
Vinnie Caruana
Vinnie Caruana of I Am The Avalanche and Movielife
I Am The Avalanche / Movielife
Episode: 292: Vinnie Caruana (I Am The Avalanche / The Movielife): A Requisite on Long Island
Tuna Tardugno
Vocalist of Sweat
Sweat; Vitriol Records
Episode: 291: Tuna Tardugno (SWEAT): A New Love Language
Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith of Jerome's Dream, Screamo band
Jerome's Dream
Episode: 290: Jeff Smith (Jeromes Dream): Into the Ether
Cory Castro
Musician, Free Throw
Free Throw
Episode: 289: Cory Castro (Free Throw): March of the Orcs

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 States6 months ago
  • Interrupts…

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Protz
    United States6 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 States9 months 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 States9 months ago
  • What a good dude

    Fans of subversive music will be overjoyed to deep dive into the realms of bad assness!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    666unicorn666
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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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.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#182
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#228
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#250
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#29
Chile/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#123
Spain/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#237
Indonesia/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

296: Matt Coplon (Reversal of Man): I Can Still Raise My Voice
Q: When you were growing up, what was the first thing you connected with musically that felt like it was yours?
Matt talks about discovering Downcast and the DIY punk ethos, which helped him find a sense of identity and direction in hardcore, beyond what his friends or family exposed him to.
293: Kevin Duquette (Topshelf Records): I Didn't Know It Could Be Like This
Q: What was the first band you put out on vinyl?
The first vinyl release was Pianos, Old Pride, with Defeater coming shortly after in a period where pressing on vinyl was still expensive, prompting careful budgeting and collaboration with Bridge Nine for support.
290: Jeff Smith (Jeromes Dream): Into the Ether
Q: What was the first thing you connected with musically that felt like yours?
Jeff describes early exposure to Nine Inch Nails and later Cure and Nirvana as pivotal, shaping his identity and taste before forming bands.
288: Ryan George (Carry On / Youth Code): Raging at the Vogue Off
Q: What was the experience like recording your first seven-inch and working with Bridge Nine?
The seven-inch marked a major milestone, with DIY covers and a learning process; working with Bridge Nine came after a Fresno/Bakersfield show, where Chris Wren offered to put Carry On out as their first LP, signaling a turning point toward a broader platform.
288: Ryan George (Carry On / Youth Code): Raging at the Vogue Off
Q: What was your first band, Perseverance/Perseververance, and how did that lead to Carry On?
Perseverance with friends led to forming a chaotic, evolving lineup; growth, overlap with early Numbskull circles, and eventually renaming the project to Carry On, which shaped their youth-crew influenced sound.

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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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2. Matt Coplon
3. Joey Chiaramonte
4. Chris Cresswell
5. Kevin Duquette
6. Vinnie Caruana
7. Tuna Tardugno
8. Jeff Smith

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