Ep 261 – 25 Years Later: Breaking Benjamin’s Original Era Revisited
Episode 261 of The Popko Project Podcast features a powerful and nostalgic conversation with Aaron Fink (former guitarist of Breaking Benjamin) and Baxter Teal (of Deepfield), as they discuss the highly anticipated live event “We Are Not Alone.”
On March 7th at Front Street Station in Northumberland, PA, Fink reunites with original Breaking Benjamin members Jeremy Hummel and Mark Klepaski to perform music from the band’s first two iconic albums, Saturate and We Are Not Alone, in full. With Baxter Teal stepping in on vocals, this sold-out show celebrates the raw energy, musicianship, and nostalgia of early 2000s hard rock.
In this episode, we dive into:
- How the reunion came together — and why it was built as a one-time event
- Revisiting songs 25 years later as more seasoned musicians
- The evolution of the music industry from CDs to streaming and AI
- The loss of mystique in the social media era
- Touring memories, label deals, and the realities of modern rock
Aaron shares candid thoughts on legacy and authenticity, while Baxter discusses honoring the original material without turning the performance into a tribute act. The conversation is honest, reflective, and packed with insight into what it takes to survive — and thrive — in a constantly changing music landscape.
If you grew up blasting “Polyamorous,” “So Cold,” or “Simple Design,” this episode is for you.
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