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
January 13, 2026 • 57 mins
On Episode 257 of The Popko Project Podcast, I’m joined by Tysoul for a conversation that’s equal parts real talk and creative fuel. We get into the moments that shaped him, what drives his sound, and how he balances passion with the pressure to keep leveling up. We dig into the creative process, the influences […]
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December 19, 2025 • 78 mins
Episode 256 – In A Perfect Sky | The Popko Project Podcast 🎙️ In this episode of The Popko Project Podcast, Popko is joined by Gerry from In A Perfect Sky, an emerging acoustic/emo/indie duo from Northeastern Pennsylvania. They dive deep into the band’s beginnings, Gerry’s transition from bassist to frontman, and the creation of […]
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December 12, 2025 • 73 mins
About This Episode In this episode, Popko sits down with Ray Meoni and Kyle Johnson to talk about Scranton Skalidays 2025, happening December 20th at The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton. Skalidays has become a Northeast PA holiday tradition — a massive celebration of ska, punk, and community. Now in its fourth year, Skalidays continues […]
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December 5, 2025 • 104 mins
Guest: Nick Summons, Founder of Dunder Mixin Entertainment Podcast: The Popko Project Podcast Presented by: Keller’s Garden Center & Landscaping Services • Ionic Development • The V-Spot Bar • Scotch Sauce Hot Sauce — Makers of Happy Boy Hot Sauce.🔥 Get 15% off with code POPKO at scotchsaucehotsauce.com About This Episode In this episode, Popko […]
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December 2, 2025 • 63 mins
Welcome to Episode 253 of The Popko Project Podcast, featuring a powerful conversation with Olivia Elizabeth Basar — a rising NEPA artist sharing her creative journey, musical influences, and what drives her to keep making honest, heartfelt music. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering Olivia for the first time, this episode dives into […]
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November 13, 2025 • 77 mins
🎧 Episode 252 – Cowgirl Pills In this episode of The Popko Project, I’m joined by Dylan and Eilish—better known as Cowgirl Pills, the rising DJ duo who’ve taken NEPA by storm. We chat about their whirlwind journey from bedroom DJs to booking 75+ gigs in less than a year, including clubs, weddings, First Friday […]
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November 4, 2025 • 70 mins
🎙️ Episode 251 – Aaron Zona for Mayor of Factoryville The Popko Project gets political! In a special civic edition of The Popko Project Podcast, Popko sits down with Aaron Zona, a longtime community member, small business owner, and now mayoral candidate for Factoryville, PA. Known for his 16+ years at the helm of Sick […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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