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The Popko Project

The Popko Project

The Popko Project is a podcast providing a platform for discussion and discovery of arts and entertainment featuring interviews with artists like Breaking Benjamin, The Verve Pipe, Everclear, COLD, Tigers Jaw, Bowling for Soup and more!

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Ep 36: Weekender Files – Rachel A. Pugh Blanchard

The Popko Project ·

2021/05/12

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 […]

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1:12:25

Ep 35: AJ Jump and Joe Burke

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2021/05/07

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 […]

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Ep 34: Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentlemen

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2021/04/29

Welcome to episode 34 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Dustin Douglas of Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen. I’ve had the pleasure of following Dustin from his early days up until now with the Electric Gentlemen who are a blues rock power trio. They have music available on all the streaming […]

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1:16:11

Ep 33: Justin Mazer

The Popko Project ·

2021/04/27

Welcome to episode 33 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by a very talented musician who has built quite the resume over the years. I remember seeing him play at local bars in Northeastern Pennsylvania when he was just 16 or 17 years old and I knew from the moment I saw him, […]

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1:22:21

Ep 32: John Phillips, musician turned entrepreneur

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2021/04/23

Welcome to episode 32 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by a dear friend of mine, John Phillips. He’s what I call a musician turned entrepreneur. He’s been in successful cover bands, original bands and he currently managages a few bands local to the Northeastern, Pennsylvania region. He’s even tour managed for bands […]

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1:38:58

Ep 31: Weekender Files – Kieran Inglis and Rob Nitkowski

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2021/04/16

Welcome to episode 31 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by not one, but TWO, iconic members of the Weekender family. Kieran Inglis who served as an account executive from 2011-2013 and Rob Nitkowski who was crowned the 2011/2012 Weekender Man of the Year. For those of you who don’t know, the Weekender […]

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Ep 30: Spud

The Popko Project ·

2021/04/02

Welcome to episode 30 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by the band Spud, a progressive Americana rock band out of Lehman, Pennsylvania. They will be releasing a new album in the upcoming months so we got into a little bit about that as well as how they started, what their lineup is […]

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Ep 29: Weekender Files – Damion Pick

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2021/03/30

Welcome to episode 29 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Damion Pick who served as the graphic designer for the Weekender from 2004-2006. 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. Not only was […]

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Ep 28: Nick Duvall

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2021/03/24

Welcome to episode 28 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Nick Duvall, owner and master craftsman at Duvall Leatherwork in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Before opening Duvall Leatherwork, Nick was also the frontman of the metal band, Cyphilis, later knows as Spitcan. The band was extremely popular in Northeastern, Pennsylvania and even caught the […]

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Ep 27: Weekender Files – Christina Romanchick (Dugan)

The Popko Project ·

2021/03/18

Welcome to episode 27 of The Popko Project where I’m joined by Christina Romanchick aka Christina Dugan as I knew her at the Weekender. Christina served as the marketing associate for the Weekender from 2002 – 2005 (intern and full time). She was my boss when I was an intern and I’m thankful she left […]

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Ep 26: Ben Travers

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2021/03/13

Welcome to episode 26 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Ben Travers. Ben is the owner and engineer at Astrology Days in downtown Wilkes-Barre, PA. Some people may know him from his time at the River Street Jazz Cafe, a top notch music venue in Plains, Pennsylvania. Others may know him as […]

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Ep 25: Weekender Files – Rich Howells

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2021/03/06

***Disclaimer – none of the commentary in this podcast is in any way directed at the current staff or management team at the Times Leader Media Group*** Welcome to episode 25 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Rich Howells who served as staff writer and editor of the Weekender. I always felt […]

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Ep 24: Goodnight, Captain

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2021/03/03

Welcome to episode 24 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Pat McGlynn and Stefan Ogonosky of the band Goodnight, Captain. They’ve been making music together for about 20 years now and will be releasing their new EP titled Departures on Friday, March 5th, available on all the streaming services. We talk about […]

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Ep 23: Violet Nine

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2021/02/25

Welcome to episode 23 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by the gentlemen from Violet Nine, a rock band based out of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. We discuss the release of their brand new single called “Grenade” which will be released on all streaming platforms on Friday, February 26th. Accompanying the new single is also […]

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Ep 22: Weekender Files – Matt Morgis

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2021/02/24

Welcome to episode 22 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Matt Morgis, the YOUNGEST intern in Weekender history. Some could say he accomplished more as an intern than some of us full time players did. We talk about how and why he started an internship at the Weekender when he wasn’t even […]

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Ep 21: Frank Marcinkowski of Mellifluous

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2021/02/20

Welcome to episode 21 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Frank Marcinkowski of the band Mellifluous. We talk about the release of their upcoming EP titled “Just High Enough” which is their first bit of recorded material. That will drop on February 25th on all streaming services and they are planning an […]

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1:47:10

Ep 20: Weekender Files – Katie Borkowski

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2021/02/17

Welcome to episode 20 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Katie Borkowski (aka Katie Gross during the Weekender days) who served as an account executive for the Weekender from 2005-2007. For those of you who don’t know, the Weekender back in the day was THE BIBLE when it came to arts and […]

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Ep 19: Cuddledrug

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2021/02/13

Welcome to episode 19 of The Popko Project Podcast where I’m joined by the band Cuddledrug, who currently reside in Philadelphia but almost all have roots in Northeastern, Pennsylvania. We talk about how the band got started and their upcoming live stream that will take place TODAY at 4 p.m. on their Instagram page. We […]

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Ep 18: Louis James DeFabrizio of Gasoline Heart

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2021/02/10

Welcome to episode 18 of The Popko Project Podcast where I’m joined by the founder and lead singer of the indie/alternative rock band, Gasoline Heart. This was a real honor for me as I’ve been a huge fan of Gasoline Heart for about 8 years now. We talked about the band’s two new album releases […]

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Ep 17: Weekender Files – Nikki M. Mascali Roarty

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2021/02/03

Welcome to episode 17 of The Popko Project podcast where I’m joined by Nikki M. Mascali Roarty who served as an intern, staff writer and editor for the Weekender between 2005 and 2012. For those of you who don’t know, the Weekender back in the day was THE BIBLE when it came to arts and […]

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