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The Popko Project An award winning podcast for the discussion and discovery of arts and entertainment.
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The Popko Project Radio Experience will air tomorrow night at 8 pm!
24/05/2025

The Popko Project Radio Experience will air tomorrow night at 8 pm!

23/05/2025

In this episode, we sit down with the dynamic minds behind Bellwether Ritual, a rising force in the Lehigh Valley stoner/doom rock scene. We talk everything from the band’s gritty origins during the pandemic to their evolving sound that blends grunge roots, Black Sabbath fuzz, and haunting vocal harmonies. 🎸

We dive deep into:
-The journey from solo songwriting to full-band collaboration
-The story behind their new single “Lock and Key” 🔐
-Upcoming plans for a full-length concept album (hint: witches, trials, and doom!)
-Playing shows in unconventional venues like a donut shop with a Hulk mural 🍩💚
-How to navigate burnout, late-night existentialism, and... poop-detecting drone inventions? 🛸💩

Whether you're a fan of fuzzed-out riffs, DIY band spirit, or just love hearing how artists push through the grind, this episode is full of heart, laughs, and raw honesty.

🎧 Listen now and check out Bellwether Ritual’s latest music wherever you stream!

Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, TheVspot Bar, & Mutant Brewing.

16/05/2025

In this episode, we welcome Tiny Ships, a New Jersey-based band that’s making waves with heartfelt songwriting, sold-out shows, and a deep commitment to mental health awareness. What started as a studio project during COVID has quickly evolved into a powerful, emotionally honest band blending singer-songwriter sensibility with influences from metal, hardcore, pop, and everything in between.

We dive into their origin story (including an early one-song live debut!), how their songs are born from acoustic roots, and how honesty, vulnerability, and community have shaped their music. The band also shares powerful stories of personal struggles, addiction, healing, and how music has literally saved lives—both theirs and their fans’.

Plus:
🎵 New singles and an upcoming acoustic record
🎤 Playing Road to Warped Tour 2025 in Scranton
🖤 Mental health advocacy through music
💥 Big plans for 2025—including more genre-bending releases

If you like music that’s meaningful, raw, and real—this one’s for you.

🔗 Follow Tiny Ships on social media and stream their newest single (out now!) wherever you get your music!

Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, TheVspot Bar & Mutant Brewing .

08/05/2025

In this episode, we're joined by Ben from UK post-hardcore/alternative band Acres to talk about their highly anticipated new album The Host, out NOW. Ben dives into the band's evolution from melodic hardcore to a genre-blending force, working with producer Landon Tewers (The Plot In You), and the creative process of crafting an album with no limits. We also explore the story behind their cinematic single Bloodlust, the grind of touring across America, and the deeply personal impact music can have on fans—and artists alike.

Plus: favorite venues, family life on the road, nostalgic band influences like HIM and Saosin, and why The Host might be their most diverse and honest album yet.

📍 Follow Acres on all platforms and stream The Host now!
📸 Also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more

Brought to you by Keller's Garden Center & Landscaping Services, Ionic Development, & The V-Spot Bar

🔥🔥🔥Mutant Brewing🔥🔥🔥
05/05/2025

🔥🔥🔥Mutant Brewing🔥🔥🔥

02/05/2025

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 U.S. for the first time, and what it’s like stepping into a band with a decade-long legacy.

We also get into the creative process behind their music videos (yes, we talk about that pink wig), and how Camille balances clean vocals with throat-shredding screams.

Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, TheVspot Bar, and Beer Boys.

▶️ Follow Novelists and stream Coda when it drops!
🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.

23/04/2025

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 was his own cousin.

Charlie breaks down the chaos of exiting WrestleMania, the moment he decided to sprint uphill (literally), the unexpected camera that captured it all, and how his fitness and escalator navigation skills led to 50 million views and a shoutout on the Pat McAfee Show.

We talk about the wild behind-the-scenes of that video, the internet's reaction (yes, he's defending the other guy in the clip), and his lifelong love for professional wrestling. Plus, Charlie shares stories from working in NYC's restaurant scene including waiting on celebs like Steve Carell, Kevin Bacon & Tiffani Amber, Thiessen, his journey to becoming a sommelier, and more.

Brought to you by Keller’s Garden Center/Keller's Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, TheVspot Bar, Axelrad Screen Printing , & Beer Boys.

Video/photos sourced from Jared Guynes on Instagram

20/04/2025

We aired an hour later than usual. Hopefully you were still able to tune in and take Ed Randazzo up on this cool opportunity!

18/04/2025

🔥 NEW EPISODE!
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, FEST memories & wild Scranton mall stories

Listen now and crank it loud. These guys definitely rip.
🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts!

Brought to you by:
Keller’s Garden Center & Landscaping Services 🌿 | Ionic Development 🏗️
The V-Spot Bar 🍔 | Axelrad Screen Printing 👕 | Beer Boys 🍻

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