The Harbinger Curse: From the Secret Service to Rock & Roll | Episode 278

Episode 278 of The Popko Project Podcast features The Harbinger Curse, a heavy rock band from Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. Frontman Jason shares stories from his nearly 25-year career with the United States Secret Service—including working from the Clinton through Biden administrations, traveling the world, being at work on 9/11, and memorable encounters with Garth Brooks, Jon Bon Jovi, Bono, Journey, and Blackberry Smoke. We also dig into The Harbinger Curse’s formation, influences, songwriting, mental health, the challenges facing original music and live venues, and the band’s plans to record their first full-length album. From protecting presidents to making loud rock & roll, this one goes places.