The First Ever Podcast
Jeremy Bolm
Join Jeremy Bolm, vocalist of Touché Amoré and founder of the record label Secret Voice, for his latest project, The First Ever Podcast. This is an honest look at the humble beginnings of all kinds of different artists - from actors and musicians to poets and photographers. Through conversation, Jeremy explores how their first experiences with their art form lead them to where they are today. In today's world of instant gratification, it's important to be reminded that not everything happens fast and easy. To succeed as an artist, it often takes a lot of steps and wrong turns along the path. And uncovering the nuances of those creative journeys is what this show is all about.
Episodes
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 9min
289: Cory Castro (Free Throw): March of the Orcs
This week Jeremy welcomes Cory Castro of the band Free Throw. On this episode, Jeremy and Cory talk Twitch streaming, Nashville, Sugar Ray, Ninja Turtles, Iron Maiden, Pinewood Derby, playing music with his family, touring with A Plea for Purging, the genesis of Free Throw, Jeremy Records, "Moments Before the Wind", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Cory answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 26min
288: Ryan George (Carry On / Youth Code): Raging at the Vogue Off
This week Jeremy welcomes Ryan George of Carry On and Youth Code. On this episode, Jeremy and Ryan talk the origins of Carry On, growing up on a farm, breakdancing, Rod Stewart, the Cramps, learning guitar, Todd Jones, King City Skacore, the California Takeover Tour, vinyl record layouts, being in the band The Adored, Youngblood Records, Spock Rock, his solo project Secret Tones, Youth Code remixing Touche Amore, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Ryan answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 4min
287: Matthew Cole (Knumears): As Loud As We Can
This week Jeremy welcomes Matthew Cole of the band Knumears. On this episode, Jeremy and Matt talk Rancho Cucamonga, Dr. Strange Records store, Agnostic Front, having punk rock parents, Dinosaur Jr, starting on drums, Greg Ginn as a guitarist, enjoying the fun of the recording process, Run For Cover Records, working with producer Jack Shirley, the Knumears debut album "Directions", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Matthew answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 2min
286: Harper Boyhtari (Greet Death): So We Greet Again
This week Jeremy welcomes Harper Boyhtari of the band Greet Death. On this episode, Jeremy and Harper talk staying up late, Sundance Channel, Death Cab for Cutie, guitar tunings, The Beatles, guitar vs. bass, Green Day, self-recording, her band Pines, being signed by Deathwish, the latest Greet Death album "Die in Love", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Harper answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 13min
285: Brianna Collins (Tigers Jaw): Caught Between Hot Topic And Hollister
This week Jeremy welcomes Brianna Collins of the band Tigers Jaw. On this episode, Jeremy and Brianna talk Spice Girls, exclusive vinyl pressings, piano dedication, joining Tigers Jaw, "Clocks" by Coldplay, working with Will Yip, signing to Run For Cover, art direction for Tiger's Jaw albums, Basement opening their first UK tour, the new album "Lost On You", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Brianna answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 25min
284: Eric Bachmann (Archers of Loaf / Crooked Fingers): Moving For Love
This week Jeremy welcomes Eric Bachmann of the bands Archers of Loaf and Crooked Fingers. On this episode, Jeremy and Eric talk North Carolina, R.E.M., writing music as therapy for physical ailments, learning brass instruments before guitar, his Asheville band Iron Beagle, Archers of Loaf being his first time as a primary songwriter, touring with Weezer, Beavis & Butthead, the new Crooked Fingers album "Swet Deth", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Eric answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Feb 11, 2026 • 1h 11min
283: Uri Avila (Trauma Ray): Guitar Scar Tissue
This week Jeremy welcomes Uri Avila from the band Trauma Ray. On this episode, Jeremy and Uri talk Texas, church guitar lessons, Weezer, contemporary Christian music of the 2000s, anxiety as a performance tool, stage banter, the new Trauma Ray EP "Carnival" and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Uri answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 22min
282: Andrew Falkous (mclusky): To Hell With Good Intentions
This week Jeremy welcomes Andrew Falkous of the bands mclusky and Future of the Left. On this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk the early morning, straight edge, INXS, shirt design, "Problem Child" by AC/DC, European hospitality, working with Steve Albini, the new album "The World Is Still Here, And So Are We", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Andrew answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 24min
281: Blake Schwarzenbach (Jawbreaker): 21st Century Pressure
This week Jeremy welcomes Blake Schwarzenbach of the bands Jawbreaker and Jets to Brazil. On this episode, Jeremy and Blake talk Disney soundtracks, literary analysis, Rick Dee's "Disco Duck", opening for Nirvana, Pat Benatar, starting with drums, stage fright mitigation rituals, working with J. Robbins of Jawbox on Jets to Brazil albums, self booking his first tour, having vocal surgery, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Blake answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 46min
280: Kyle Soto (Seahaven): Attracted to Resolve
This week Jeremy welcomes Kyle Soto of the band Seahaven. On this episode, Jeremy and Kyle talk working with Alex Estrada, the Winter Forever anniversary tour, the Batman Forever soundtrack, Christian contemporary music, Blink 182, home movie premiere concerts, rehearsing schedules, Run For Cover records, Set Your Goals, their new single "Long Goodbye" and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a bonus episode where Kyle answered questions by subscribers! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X
