In episode 79 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by the gentlemen in the band Capital Theatre from New Zealand. We talk about the pros and cons of the internet, being a band in New Zealand and their upcoming trip to the US. We also touch on Will Smith vs Chris Rock, the untimely […]

In episode 78 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by Brian Vander Ark of the band The Verve Pipe. Yes, the band that gave us “The Freshmen”, and other great songs like “Cup of Tea”, “Colorful”, “Happiness Is”, “Never Let You Down”, and more! We talk about their recent visit to Montage Mountain where […]

In episode 77 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by Amanda Dittmar aka The Artist Sachiko. Amanda Dittmar at one point served as an intern and freelance photographer for the Weekender before joining the team full time as the creative director. We talk about some of the good ol’ days of the Weekender and […]

In episode 76 of The Popko Project Podcast I’m joined by Andrew Blank and Eric Novroski of the band So Much Hope, Buried. In addition to So Much Hope, Buried, Andrew is part of Send Request, Blankman94 and Fresh Steps. In addition to So Much Hope, Buried, Eric is part of the band Toothless and […]

In episode 75 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by Neil Trama, mid-day radio DJ on NEPA’s #1 classic rock station, Rock 107, AND host of The Beer Breakfast on NEPA’s ESPN Radio. We talk about how he got into radio, some of the fun things that happened back in the day that couldn’t/wouldn’t […]

In episode 74 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by Nick Fantauzzi of the band Stereo Jo. Stereo Jo is a 5 piece high energy rock band from the Northeastern, Pennsylvania region. We get into the history of the band including the name, their music which is available on all the streaming services, their […]

In episode 73 of The Popko Project Podcast I’m joined by Jaysen Yatko, owner of Wayne’s World Dallas (570) 674-1995, and Sam Ciravolo, manager at Wayne’s World and member of the band Spud. We talk about the very long history that Wayne’s World has in Northeastern, Pennsylvania and how Jaysen became the new owner in […]

In episode 72 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by Carmen Winters, real estate agent for Lewith & Freeman Real Estate. What led to his career in real estate? There were a few stops along the way (which we get into), but one could argue that the journey started as an intern at the […]

In episode 71 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by TySoul Music to talk about the release of his new album, Layers of Love. In addition to the album release, he’ll be hosting a release party on Saturday, February 19th at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains. Joining him will be Dustin Douglas […]

In episode 70 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by Jon Henderson, president and executive producer at Good Time Tricycle Productions. Jon and his team at Good Time Tricycle Productions are responsible for organizing and executing events like the Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival (2nd largest beer fest in the COUNTRY), The Downbeach […]