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 […]

In episode 69 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by Bob Kellagher, former publisher of the Weekender and the man who convinced the Times Leader to purchase it in 1993. You’ll never believe the amount of money they paid for it! For those of you who don’t know, the Weekender back in the day […]

In episode 68 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by guitarist Aaron Fink along with his father, Gary Fincke. Aaron is a current member of the bands Lifer, Gentleman East and Earshot and is the former guitarist of the band Breaking Benjamin. Gary is Aaron’s father and the author of the book Amp’d: A […]

In episode 67 of The Popko Project Podcast I’m joined by Ryan Savitski, lead vocalist of the Wilkes-Barre based hardcore band, One Step Closer. We talk about the band and how it all started, growing up in Pringle Pennsylvania (NEPA), the hardcore scene, signing to Run For Cover Records, touring the world, plans for 2022 […]

In episode 66 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by Hugo Ferreira, the lead singer and only remaining original member of the rock band Tantric. We talk about what it was like achieving such huge success right out of the gate with their self titled debut album in 2001, the band’s music over the […]

In episode 65 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by Eyal and Vinnie, organizers of The Big Break contest. The Big Break is a contest for bands from Pennsylvania to compete in and the winner receives a fully produced music video, fully produced song, a photo shoot and basically anything they can use to […]

In episode 64 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by the band Blind Choice, an alternative rock and punk outfit from Pennsylvania. While they are a fairly young band, theyve already accomplished a lot. They’ve shared the stage with bands like Richie Ramone from the Ramones, Bowling For Soup, Drake Bell, Sponge, and Trapt […]

In episode 63 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by Adam McKinley, founding member of the band SUZE, from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. SUZE has been a band for about 15 years now and while they aren’t as active as they once were, they get together around the holidays for an annual show. This year they’ll […]

In episode 62 of The Popko Project podcast I’m joined by the band Frame42, an original rock band from Michigan. None of the members can even legally have a beer yet but they’ve already been able to work with grammy award winning producer, Toby Wright, on their first EP who has worked with Alice in […]