This week Jeremy interviews acclaimed producer and musician Kurt Ballou of the band Converge. On this episode Jeremy and Kurt talk polar plunge, living in Massachusetts, Grateful Dead, detailed lyrics sheets, Sam Black Church, playing saxophone, appreciating jazz, meeting Jake Bannon, how he joined Converge, Cro-Mags, the first Converge 7”, breaking through with Cave In, living with Piebald, the history of Kurt's many iconic productions, plus so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for a...

On this episode Jeremy answers questions from listeners about starting the podcast, past episodes, upcoming guests, favorite film directors, Deafheaven tour highlights, record rescues, (hed) P.E., lucky scores at Amoeba, picture discs, Pearl Jam, Outbreak Fest '22, Hesitation Wounds, producer Brad Wood, favorite movies of the year, the definitive Coen Brothers ranking, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to help support the show and receive bonus content! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM...

This week Jeremy interviews artist / illustrator Caroline Harrison On this episode Jeremy and Caroline talk Limewire, Coconuts Coins, Evanescence, comic books, Dave McKean, drawing vs painting, Pig Destroyer, album covers, collaborating with friends, Saetia, band merch, Portrayal of Guilt, art shows, Dan Seagrave, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Caroline answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and...

This week Jeremy interviews Jem Siow of the band Speed. On this episode Jeremy and Jem talk Australia, Avril Lavigne, Triple J radio, System of a Down, t-shirt prices, classical flute, Green Day's "American Idiot", metal mentors, his earlier band Endless Heights, community within a local scene, touring Southeast Asia, transitioning to being a frontman, the rise of Speed, connecting with Flatspot Records, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Jem answered...

This week Jeremy interviews Elizabeth Powell of Land of Talk On this episode Jeremy and Lizzy talk Guelph, Right Said Fred, fretless bass, Eddie Vedder, unique tunings, early bands, working with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, forming Land of Talk, their new album "Performances", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Elizabeth answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER Want some First Ever Podcast merch?...

This week Jeremy interviews Justin Sayles - Host of The Ringer's "The Wedding Scammer" podcast. On this episode, Jeremy and Justin talk Coen Brothers, Dr. Dre's "The Chronic", Taxi Driver, the New England Patriots, Sage Francis, the difference between spoken and written journalism, starting the investigative side of his career, working at the Ringer, Lil' Peep, his relationship with Rob Harvilla, the new podcast "The Wedding Scammer", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a...

This week Jeremy interviews Marisa "Missy" Dabice of the band Mannequin Pussy. On this episode Jeremy and Missy talk New York City, John Mayer, her family's record store, Sum 41, the flute, Jimmy Eat World, recording at Oscilloscope, directing music videos, touring as a band member for Colleen Green, Barcelona, working with producer Will Yip, starting Mannequin Pussy, their new album "I Got Heaven", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Missy answered...

This week Jeremy interviews producer and engineer Jack Shirley with special co-host George Clarke of the band Deafheaven to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the record "Sunbather." On this episode, the group discusses the 650 area code, Beach Boys, 411 Video Magazine, the movie New Jack City, AC/DC, improving the live DIY experience, car audio, Refused, karaoke machines, At the Gates, building your own recording space, setting expectations, meeting Deafheaven, making the album "Sunbather",...

This week Jeremy interviews Josh Scogin of the band the '68 (Ex-The Chariot / Norma Jean) On this episode, Jeremy and Josh talk meeting in Russia, growing up in Douglasville, Tricky, Criminal Records in Atlanta, Korn, nuance in vocals, stagediving to No Doubt, playing saxophone, smashing guitars, "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple, the first Luti-Kriss show with Training for Utopia, recording with Adam D from Killswitch Engage, touring with Hatebreed and Converge, changing the band name to...

This week Jeremy interviews Michael Bingham of Spiritual Cramp. On this episode Jeremy and Michael talk Christian alternative, audio quality, Social Distortion, learning guitar, bonding with family through music, 36 Crazyfists, pentatonic blues scales, stage presence, metalcore, being open to feedback, visual art direction, Terror, the liberation of touring, recording with Efrim Menuck, the role of music videos, the new Spiritual Cramp LP, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to...

This week Jeremy interviews artist and musician Mark McCoy of Charles Bronson, Das Oath, Youth Attack Records and more. On this episode Jeremy and Mark talk classical music, grunge VS hair metal, Star Wars graphic novels, the role album art has, seeing 7 Seconds, learning guitar, skateboarding, Mukilteo Fairies, anxiety on stage, starting the band Charles Bronson, running Youth Attack Records, unique merch items, collaborating with bands, top 10 horror movies, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE...

This week Jeremy interviews musician and TikTok comedy star Petey.  On this episode Jeremy and Petey talk throwing the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game, Manchester Orchestra, rollerblading, Everclear, compact discs, R.E.M., playing drums, Motion City Soundtrack, playing in the band Young Jesus, Dana Carvey, creating videos with Fred Durst, snorkeling, songwriting sessions, playing Bonnaroo, his new album "USA" and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Petey...

This week Jeremy interviews Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday. On this episode Jeremy and Adam talk middle names, the state of Alabama, Beetlejuice, Dire Straits, modern country music, the band Lifetime, playing bass, vocal technique, touring with Northstar, improvising shows in Charleston, opening for the Lawrence Arms, playing Jimmy Kimmel, signing to a major label, working with producer Eric Valentine, the new Taking Back Sunday album "152", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to...

This week Jeremy interviews producer and musician Taylor Young of Twitching Tongues, Gods Hate, and more! On this episode Jeremy and Taylor talk Chuck E. Cheese, coffee, Soundgarden, DW Drums, anxiety, Deicide, learning recording from his father, Kurt Ballou and Converge, playing early shows in Europe together, forming Dead Body, working with Self Defense Family, the evolution of his approach to producing, remixing Cold As Life, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus...

This week Jeremy interviews Drew Speziale of Circle Takes the Square Jeremy and Drew talk the city of Savannah, haunted houses, Living Colour, his father's music career, Jimi Hendrix, Spawn comic books, Neil Young, TV guides, Dystopia, CRATE practice amps, Minor Threat covers, the genesis of Circle Takes the Square, playing with Terror, being influenced by T.S. Eliot, composing the album "As the Roots Undo", regenerative farming, his band Drawn Bow, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE...

This week Jeremy interviews Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem On this episode Jeremy and Brian talk New Jersey, the 50's, grunge, Bush, Depeche Mode, performing at open mics, Soul Asylum, all his bands that lead to The Gaslight Anthem, playing guitar in Lanemeyer, New York Hip-Hop, Shai Hulud, recording with Josh Jakubowski, making the album "The '59 Sound", Bruce Springsteen, their new record "History Books", and so much more!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Brian...

This week Jeremy interviews Dan Yemin of Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, Paint It Black, Open City, and Bitter Branches  On this episode Jeremy and Dan talk KISS, the absence of internet, Blue Oyster Cult, middle school cover bands, U2, college radio, the synergy of hardcore and hip-hop, his first band Double Exposure, R.E.M., touring in Lifetime, going to school in Michigan, Jade Tree Records, returning with Lifetime, The Who, starting Kid Dynamite, experiencing Ink & Dagger, his latest band...

Hello everyone: This is the end of The First Ever Radio Hour here on the main public feed. Sadly, I have been flagged one too many times for playing copyrighted material. I don't want to endanger the feed being pulled entirely. THE GOOD NEWS IS: If you feel you will miss the radio hours - I will still be doing them over on the Patreon where those aren't public. You'll be able to access every previous episode including all the patreon specfic episodes which are often themed or...

This week Jeremy interviews Lauren Denitzio of the band Worriers. On this episode Jeremy and Lauren talk hurricane warnings, New Jersey, Foo Fighters, iconic album covers, ska, piano recitals, Ani DiFranco, four-track recorders, releasing so many seven inches, Don Giovanni Records, the new Worriers album "Trust Your Gut", and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where Lauren answered questions that were submitted by subscribers! Follow the show on INSTAGRAM and...

This week Jeremy interviews Ryan Patterson - Artist and Musician (Fotocrime, Coliseum, and more) This week Jeremy interviews Ryan Patterson of Coliseum, Black Cross, and more recently, Fotocrime. On this episode Jeremy and Ryan talk Louisville, Scarface, album covers of the Beatles, record shopping at Wal-Mart, Don Henley, playing saxophone, Randy Rhoads, playing in bands with his brother Evan, recording with Ed Rose, creating visual art for other musicians, using full stacks, Leonard Cohen,...

This week you’ll hear new music from Mannequin Pussy, Spiritual Cramp, The National, Angel Du$t, Citizen, plus songs from Year of the Knife, Fugitive, Pest Control, Turnstile, Home Front, Self Defense Family and more! 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! You'll also see a complete list of songs played on this episode. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter!

This week Jeremy interviews Dallas Green of City and Colour / Alexisonfire On this episode Dallas and Jeremy talk skateboarding, Sade, his family's love of music, Alice in Chains, Canada, Kurt Cobain, the Fender Prodigy guitar, Al Pacino, Sonic Onion Records, forming Alexisonfire, being inspired by the band Taken, Equal Vision Records, collaborating with Gared from Planes Mistaken For Stars, transitioning to City and Colour, Dine Alone Records, releasing an album with Pink, his new record...

This week Jeremy interviews Christina Michelle of Gouge Away. On this episode Jeremy and Christina talk returning to touring, Circle Takes the Square, her approach to visual art, Journey, learning drums as a child, evolving into a vocalist with Gouge Away, playing bass with the band Nothing, growing up in South Florida, meeting each other and collaborating on the album "Burnt Sugar", recording with Jack Shirley, exclusive news on their new album, and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON...

Here’s a big ol mix bag of great songs that have been circling Jeremy’s head this last week. Hear music from Thursday, The Jesus Lizard, Talk Talk, Gin Blossoms, Tool, Belly, The Weakerthans, New Order, Texas is the Reason and more! 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! You'll also see a complete list of songs played on this episode. Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter!

This week Jeremy interviews DeeDee of the band MSPAINT On this episode Jeremy and DeeDee talk the scene in Hattiesburg, Nirvana, Kramer guitars, experimenting with recording, falling in love with songwriting, having a prolific output, early learning experiences of touring, playing drums, forming MS Paint, collaborating with Ian Shelton and Taylor Young, their new album "Post-American", and so much more!!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON to hear a bonus episode where DeeDee answered questions that...