The Popko Project

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 […]

In this episode of The Popko Project, we welcome Charlie Biscotto — aka the man who accidentally broke the internet by running up a down escalator at WrestleMania 41. What started as a post family dinner gathering and casual Instagram scroll turned into viral fame when host Popko realized the man in the now-iconic video […]

Ep. 229 of The Popko Project Podcast is here featuring Debt Neglector – Orlando punk band with a brand new LP that, well… Kinda Rips 🤘 (now streaming everywhere) We talk about:🎸 The DIY grind & staying punk past 40📚 Their surprising past lives as teachers🎤 Writing politically charged songs with personal weight💥 New record, […]

In this episode, Popko catches up with genre-blending powerhouse Nathan James, fresh off tour with Attila and gearing up for his debut album release this July. Nathan opens up about the deeply personal inspiration behind his hit single “Alienation”, a track born from a storm of anxiety, identity struggles, and raw creative energy. He also […]

In this episode of The Popko Project Podcast, host Popko sits down with Nick Bruce, owner and manager of Wise Crackers Comedy Club located inside Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Nick shares the behind-the-scenes reality of running a comedy club — from booking nationally touring stand-up comedians to cleaning up after rowdy nights and dealing with everything in between. Discover […]

In this episode of The Popko Project Podcast, we sit down with Isaac Friend, a rising folk/Americana artist whose music is deeply rooted in storytelling, emotion, and raw authenticity. Isaac opens up about his journey as a musician, from his early days discovering the power of songwriting to his experiences performing and recording. We explore […]

In this episode of The Popko Project Podcast, we sit down with Dennis Condusta, a true creative powerhouse. As the production manager at Axelrad Screen Printing, founding member of Astorian Stigmata, content creator, DIY enthusiast, BMX rider, father, and husband, Dennis brings passion and dedication to everything he does. We dive into his journey in […]

In this episode of The Popko Project Podcast, we sit down with Craig Johns Jr., frontman of the rising rock/metal band, The Dark. With heavy riffs, industrial energy, and raw emotion, The Dark is quickly gaining momentum—going viral on TikTok and securing a spot on the Warped Tour revival. Craig shares the band’s origin story, his collaboration with Alan Ashby (Of Mice […]

Buckle up, folks—this one’s a banger. On this episode of The Popko Project Podcast, we sit down with UFC middleweight Andre Petroski, a straight-up savage inside the octagon and a calculated competitor who’s all about putting in the work. Fresh off his third consecutive win, Andre talks about the fight game, the brutal weight cuts, […]

🚨 EPISODE 222: THE HYPE IS REAL! GEORGE POLEMITIS BRINGS THE HEAT! 🚨 Buckle up, because this episode of The Popko Project Podcast is an absolute barnburner! We’re diving headfirst into the wild world of independent wrestling’s explosive resurgence, and who better to lead the charge than George Polemitis—barber, father, ring announcer, and all-around hype […]