Welcome to episode 44 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by the founder of Bluebeards Original, Paul Kaniewski. Once featured in Esquire, Business Week, Men’s Health, New York Times, Modern Stylist, Instinct Magazine and the Philadelphia Inquirer, Bluebeards Original’s initial goal was to ease “beard itch” and provide natural, effective products that clean […]

Welcome to episode 43 of The Popko Project where I’m joined by American country artist, singer/songwriter, and patriot, R.j. Scouton. You may have seen him singing the national anthem before a Buffalo Bills game or before an appearance by former Vice President, Mike Pence in Exeter Pennsylvania late last year.  I myself have known him since our freshman year […]

Welcome to episode 42 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by John Tabone, co-owner and executive chef at Bar Pazzo, an authentic rustic Italian bar/restaurant located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania. We talk about the sacrifices he and his team have made over the last 15 months navigating a worldwide pandemic in the restaurant […]

Welcome to episode 41 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Bobby Keller and Jess Meoni, the organizers of SPOOKY SUMMER 2021: NEPA Horror Film Fest & Scranton Punk Rock Flea + Zinefest taking place THIS SATURDAY, June 12, 2021. We talk about planning the show, what to expect, some of the good […]

Welcome to episode 40 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Sean Flynn. Sean has been in bands like Those Clever Foxes, Old Charades, and most recently the man behind American Buffalo Ghost. We talk about the new release from American Buffalo Ghost called Folk Songs and the Weird Americana. We also talk […]

Welcome to episode 39 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by a member of the band Tigers Jaw. Tigers Jaw is from Northeastern, Pennsylvania who has had and continues to have national success and recognition and released a new album called I Won’t Care How You Remember Me a couple months ago. My […]

Welcome to episode 38 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by singer, producer, song writer, Livi Dillon She currently resides in LA but I first met her when she was living in Northeastern, PA and the bass player for the rock band Another Day Dawns.We discuss her departure from Another Day Dawns, writing, […]

Welcome to episode 37 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Mitch Evans of Anytime Soon, a pop punk band out of Scranton, Pennsylvania. We discuss their brand new EP called Variables streaming everywhere RIGHT NOW. How it came together, the delays caused by covid-19, some of the clever marketing avenues taken to […]

Welcome to episode 36 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by a woman who may be the most iconic member of the Weekender in its history. For those of you who don’t know, the Weekender back in the day was THE BIBLE when it came to arts and entertainment in Northeastern, Pennsylvania. From […]

Welcome to episode 35 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined AJ Jump and Joe Burke & Co.. AJ is a fantastic drummer who has played in countless bands and traveled all over the world doing what he loves. He also is the co-owner of Karl Hall, a venue in downtown Wilkes-Barre PA, making […]