The Popko Project

In this episode, Popko is joined by Jacob from The Heartstrings, the rising country-rock band making serious waves out of Williamsport, PA. From humble beginnings with broken sound systems to playing packed-out festivals like River Wave Country Music Festival , Jacob shares the band’s 10-year journey, the stories behin

This episode is one of those rare conversations that really sticks with you. Guilford Adams is a professional clown — yes, an actual clown — but also an actor, performer, and now the director of American Clown, a powerful new documentary exploring the strange, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking story of clown culture i

We’ve got Nick and Mike from Wounded Touch on the show, and let me tell you—these dudes go deep. They’re not just making heavy music, they’re living it. Their new album, A Vivid Depiction of Collapse, is this raw, unfiltered punch to the soul about life, fatherhood, growing up, and yeah—things falling apart. We talk […

In this high-energy and hilariously heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the chaotic creatives behind Kitchen Teeth, one of NEPA’s most refreshingly raw and wildly original bands. And they’ve got something BIG brewing—literally and musically. 🦷🔥 Their new full-length album, “Sink Your Teeth In”, drops June 6th, and they’

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 d

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 sensibil