The Popko Project

The Popko Project

The Popko Project is a podcast providing a platform for discussion and discovery of arts and entertainment featuring interviews with artists like Breaking Benjamin, The Verve Pipe, Everclear, COLD, Tigers Jaw, Bowling for Soup and more!

Episodes

Ep 250: Dave Hause

October 10, 2025 • 56 mins
In this special 250th episode of The Popko Project Podcast, singer-songwriter Dave Hause joins us for a deeply honest and wide-ranging conversation about life, creativity, family, and punk rock. From his early days with The Loved Ones to the raw energy of his latest album And The Mermaid, Dave opens up about making music with […]
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Ep 249: Patrick Motto

October 8, 2025 • 91 mins
In this episode of The Popko Project Podcast, we sit down with multi-talented artist, producer, and studio owner Patrick Motto for an in-depth, honest, and heartfelt conversation. From opening for Breaking Benjamin the night they were signed, to launching his own recording facility, PM Soundscape Studios, Patrick shares his two-decade journey in music — from […]
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Ep 248: John Bower

September 26, 2025 • 65 mins
From playing guitar in his kitchen to hearing his first song on the radio 📻 — John Bower’s journey into music is as real and down-to-earth as it gets. In this episode, we talk about: – How a random invite led to his first live gig – His debut song “LE Around OV” — and […]
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Ep 247: Joe Caviston

September 25, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode, Popko sits down with Joe Caviston, the driving force behind the Electric City Music Conference and the Steamtown Music Awards, now entering their 12th year. Joe reflects on the journey from humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of the Scranton music scene, and why this massive effort is his way of giving […]
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Ep 246: Atari+Mari

September 25, 2025 • 93 mins
In this episode, Popko sits down with Atari + Mari, a music duo that’s doing something different — real emotion, real connection, and no filter. We talk about how they built their unique lo-fi sound, why sad songs matter, and how music can actually help people get through some dark stuff. This one goes deep […]
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Ep 245: American Television

September 25, 2025 • 67 mins
In this episode of The Popko Project, Popko hangs out with the awesome humans behind American Television — a D.C.-based punk band that’s been pushing out melodic anthems with a message for over a decade. We dive deep into their upcoming EP, You Are Not Alone (dropping September 19), which delivers a rallying cry for […]
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Ep 244: Sainthood Reps

August 29, 2025 • 57 mins
After over a decade since their last full-length release, Sainthood Reps are back and louder than ever. In this episode, Popko sits down with Derek to talk about the band’s origins, the Long Island scene that shaped them, and their highly anticipated new record, Dull Bliss, dropping September 26th. They dive into the chaos of […]
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Ep 243: University Drive

August 22, 2025 • 70 mins
After nearly three years, University Drive returns to The Popko Project Podcast! Ed, Mark, and Ryan(kinda) join the show for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from their gritty new EP “First Stage Separation” to their experiences touring with Cold. The band shares insights into recording live to tape at Electrical Audio, the evolution of their […]
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Ep 242: Fox Lake

August 15, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode, Popko sits down with Zach from Denver hardcore/nu-metal/hip-hop fusion band Fox Lake to talk about their brand-new full-length album New World Heat (released August 1). Zach dives into the two-year creative process behind the record, how the band built it around the concept of “pure adrenaline,” and why they fully embraced their […]
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Ep 241: Rex Tycoon

August 11, 2025 • 44 mins
This week, Popko sits down with Austin from Pittsburgh rock outfit Rex Tycoon to talk about their debut full-length album “No Limit 2 Love”, now out everywhere. They dive into: 🎸 The band’s origins — from college jams to a pandemic-fueled creative burst 💿 The raw, no-frills recording process (live tracked in just 2.5 days!) […]
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Ep 240: The Electric City Surf Club

August 11, 2025 • 100 mins
In this episode of The Popko Project Podcast, we explore the rise of The Electric City Surf Club, an experimental indie music collective that’s redefining Scranton’s local music scene. Founder Sean Flynn dives into how the band started, what drives their DIY creative philosophy, and how they’re building a community-first music movement right here in […]
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Ep 239: Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen

July 14, 2025 • 56 mins
In this episode of The Popko Project Podcast, Popko catches up with blues-rock powerhouse Dustin Douglas to celebrate the release of his band, Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen, brand-new album, IV. Two years after their last podcast hang, Dustin returns to dive into the creative journey behind IV — from writing and recording to […]
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Ep 238: The Heartstrings

June 23, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode, Popko is joined by Jacob from The Heartstrings, the rising country-rock band making serious waves out of Williamsport, PA. From humble beginnings with broken sound systems to playing packed-out festivals like River Wave Country Music Festival , Jacob shares the band’s 10-year journey, the stories behind their emotionally charged debut album Sad […]
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EP 237: Guilford Adams

June 13, 2025 • 60 mins
This episode is one of those rare conversations that really sticks with you. Guilford Adams is a professional clown — yes, an actual clown — but also an actor, performer, and now the director of American Clown, a powerful new documentary exploring the strange, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking story of clown culture in America. We […]
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Ep 236: Wounded Touch

June 6, 2025 • 64 mins
We’ve got Nick and Mike from Wounded Touch on the show, and let me tell you—these dudes go deep. They’re not just making heavy music, they’re living it. Their new album, A Vivid Depiction of Collapse, is this raw, unfiltered punch to the soul about life, fatherhood, growing up, and yeah—things falling apart. We talk […]
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Ep 235: Kitchen Teeth

May 30, 2025 • 94 mins
In this high-energy and hilariously heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the chaotic creatives behind Kitchen Teeth, one of NEPA’s most refreshingly raw and wildly original bands. And they’ve got something BIG brewing—literally and musically. 🦷🔥 Their new full-length album, “Sink Your Teeth In”, drops June 6th, and they’re celebrating in style with an album release […]
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Ep 234: Bellwether Ritual

May 27, 2025 • 89 mins
In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic minds behind Bellwether Ritual, a rising force in the Lehigh Valley stoner/doom rock scene. We talk everything from the band’s gritty origins during the pandemic to their evolving sound that blends grunge roots, Black Sabbath fuzz, and haunting vocal harmonies. 🎸 We dive deep into: -The […]
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EP 233: Tiny Ships

May 20, 2025 • 63 mins
In this episode, we welcome Tiny Ships, a New Jersey-based band that’s making waves with heartfelt songwriting, sold-out shows, and a deep commitment to mental health awareness. What started as a studio project during COVID has quickly evolved into a powerful, emotionally honest band blending singer-songwriter sensibility with influences from metal, hardcore, pop, and everything […]
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Ep 232: Acres

May 9, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode, we’re joined by Ben from UK post-hardcore/alternative band Acres to talk about their highly anticipated new album The Host, out NOW. Ben dives into the band’s evolution from melodic hardcore to a genre-blending force, working with producer Landon Tewers (The Plot In You), and the creative process of crafting an album with […]
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Ep 231: Novelists

May 2, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of The Popko Project Podcast, we sit down with Camille, the powerhouse vocalist of the French metalcore band Novelists, to talk about their upcoming album Coda, out May 16. We dive into Camille’s journey joining the band just a year and a half ago, the emotional depth of the new record, her experience touring the […]
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