2388: In Conversation: Tommy Nickoloff, Part Two

2388: In Conversation: Tommy Nickoloff, Part Two

From Rockin' the Suburbs by Rockin' the Suburbs

June 12, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 2388

About this episode

In this episode, Patrick and Scott continue their conversation with film director Tommy Nickoloff about his documentary on Jason Molina and the film festival process.

Patrick and Scott Parks are joined by film director Tommy Nickoloff, the driving force behind a documentary on the early life and career of the late, great Ohio musician Jason Molina. In the second part of the interview, Tommy discusses the process of getting a film accepted at a festival and his long-term vision for his film. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com . Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com .

People in this episode

Hosts: Patrick Parks, Scott Parks

Guest: Tommy Nickoloff

Topics covered

  • documentary filmmaking
  • music history
  • interview
  • Jason Molina
  • film festivals
  • creative process

Keywords

  • Tommy Nickoloff
  • Jason Molina
  • documentary
  • film festival
  • music
  • interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rockin' the Suburbs, Apple Podcasts, audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, quartjar

Books & works: Jason Molina

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