My Chemical Fancast
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsA biweekly podcast about all things My Chemical Romance, created by two die-hard fans. Join us as we chronicle the journey of this iconic group and discuss their discography (and more) in depth.
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Episodes
Episode 47: We're still not cool (Feat. Cassie Whitt and Lee Jennings)
November 08, 2022 05:20 - 1 hour - 162 MBThe 2022 MCR tour has come to an end, but we still have things to say about it! Hang out with us and two friends of the pod to talk about costumes, teens, the music biz, and our eventual and constantly approaching journey towards the grave. Find Cassie on Twitter at @PoisonandFire, and check out Lee's band The Funeral Portrait on Spotify! Twitter: @chemicalfancast IG: @chemicalfancast
Episode 46: Creamy gender, slurp it up
September 01, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 65.1 MBFriends, enemies, and all those in between, we are truly blessed to be in an era of My Chemical Romance doing live tours in front of our eyeballs. We have waited many years for this day to come, and now that it has arrived, we've got to talk about it. Join us as we gush about it all on My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 45: The Foundations of Decay
May 13, 2022 05:36 - 55 minutes - 77.4 MBHave you thought about your mortality and inevitability of entropy and decay lately? Never fear, MCR is here. Yes, pals, we have NEW My Chemical Romance music in the year of our lord 2022, and who would we be if we didn't immediately hop on the internet to dissect it? (Aliens, that's who.) Tune in for poetry readings, Hollister models, and ,as always, reluctant saints. It's all here on the latest episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Danger Days Is About Being Loud: An Interview with Kerin Cunningham
July 28, 2021 05:26 - 42 minutes - 76.4 MBLook alive, folks! It's summer, it's hot, and we're feeling a little post-apocalyptic. Keep your boots tight, keep your gun close, and strap in for our interview with @KerinCunningham, fan merch extraordinaire and creative director of Hipdot's x MCR's latest release: the Danger Days collection. Pre-order yours by July 29 here: bit.ly/3ruqHiw
Neil Sabatino (Pencey Prep) Interview
February 18, 2021 01:20Neil Sabatino, former guitarist in Pencey Prep, lead singer of Fairmont, and founder of Mint400 Records, was gracious enough to listen to our Pencey Prep episode and answer any and all questions we had! He was able to tell us some incredible anecdotes from his time in the band, from the recording process to his thoughts on the record today. My Chemical Fancast: Can you tell us your story of how you ended up in Pencey? Neil Sabatino: So I was in a punk band that played a lot with...
The Art of the Troll: An Interview with Raven, the Acid Bath Princess of the Darkness
January 13, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 90.2 MBSup, we're My Chemical Fancast, your acid bath podcast of the emos, and we're here to share an interview with a true mid 00s icon: Sarah, AKA Raven, the Acid Bath Princess of the Darkness. Join as we talk with her about how those legendary videos got made, the all-important distinction between emos and goths, the My Immortal rumors, and the perils of being online in the age before empathy. 4Chan, YouTube, and Davey Havok's new hair: it's all here on this special episode of My Chemical Fancas...
The Pencey Prep Special
January 04, 2021 05:03 - 1 hour - 100 MBNew year, new episode, my dudes! This time we're sinking our teeth into New Jersey's early 00s finest: Pencey Prep. Heartbreak in Stereo is finally on Spotify and needless to say, we're jazzed. Join as we talk about the band, the album, the ~growth~, and reminisce about a simpler time when all you had to worry about was your latest summer heartbreak. It's all here on this episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 44: A good time, not a long time
September 08, 2020 07:48 - 1 hour - 127 MBThe time has come. It's our final episode! Join us as we analyze our very last MCR mystery, reminisce about times gone by, and bid you a fond farewell (for now). Featuring: queens of the night Tara and Raven, orphan ghosts, and Dracula 2000. It's all here on the final-ish installation of your friendly neighborhood My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 43: World peace is overrated
August 18, 2020 05:14 - 1 hour - 105 MBWhen the state of the world is less than ideal, there's always comfort to be found in the iconic The Black Parade Is Dead performances. Today we dive deep into those, and add on a discussion of the second season of Umbrella Academy. Join us as we give you hot tips for dealing with the fae, wax nostalgic about striped arm warmers, and follow our dream to live like cicadas. It's all here on My Chemical Fancast!
Episode 42: I didn't make him for you
July 13, 2020 17:24 - 50 minutes - 86.6 MBWe are back, we are talking about our favorite band MCR, and this week we're exploring the My Chemical Renaissance. When did people start deciding they weren't totally lame and why? And will white men ever just take a seat? Join us for this discussion of the emo revival on the latest episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Feel your feelings
June 08, 2020 04:05 - 44 minutes - 78.1 MBHello, friends. A lot is happening, and we didn't feel like talking about MCR this week. Instead, we had a chat with our good friend Brianna Tong about BLM, how to stay safe at protests, and how to get involved in your local community to create change. Even small things can have a big impact on life in your community, and if you're motivated by this movement, we hope that you can harness and channel that energy into making a difference where you live. #BlackLivesMatter
Episode 41: Coulda been a contendah
May 25, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 76.2 MBLet's call this one the Easter egg episode. Today we talk about MCR in pop culture, from their excellent Simlish version of "Na Na Na" to the mysteries of their Bruce Almighty IMDB entry to possibly the rarest MCR song ever to exist, the fabled "Hell Hath No Fury." Get the scoop on all of it in this latest episode of My Chemical Fancast!
Episode 40: It's so hard to be in hell
April 21, 2020 04:19 - 42 minutes - 75.9 MBIf someone could please point us in the direction of the fun layer of hell, we'd really appreciate it. This week we try to distract from the impending apocalypse by talking about our favorite band: MCR. Why were they Like That on Projekt Revolution? Can Gerard Way have "worldbuilder" as his job title? And what are the implications of that if we ourselves are in one of his worlds? Check it out on the latest episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 39: What is time
April 06, 2020 04:02 - 55 minutes - 93.9 MBHello from quarantine, friends. The pandemic has taken quite a toll on us, and we just wanted to hang out, check in, and see what's up! In this episode we answer some more of your burning questions, offer dubious advice, and talk about what to do when your favorite band cancels shows. Chill out and join us for this latest episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 38: Black Parade! The Musical
March 23, 2020 03:58 - 42 minutes - 75.8 MBHello from quarantine! Are you washing your hands? Are you staying home? Are you thinking of concepts for a hypothetical Black Parade musical? Well we are! This week we tackle another patron episode from Alexander, who asked us to talk about what a Black Parade musical might look like, and we are here to deliver. Let's hang out from a safe distance on this episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 37: They still sell chocolate cake
March 09, 2020 04:03 - 46 minutes - 81.5 MBCW: Mentions of depression, suicide, and self-harm We're back! And today we're fleshing out a topic we've mentioned a few times before: MCR and mental health. It turns out teens are humans and aren't depressed just for fun or fashion, much to the shock of mid-00s media outlets. What does it mean for a band on 2008's top 40 stations to be advocating for talk therapy on stage? Are the kids really alright? Let's talk about it on the latest episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 36: The summoner becomes the summonee
February 10, 2020 04:57 - 1 hour - 115 MBHello, hello, and welcome to another patron episode. Our patron, Caitlyn, requested an episode on merch and we are here to deliver. We also go into real nitty-gritty detail about the video that rocked our lives: "A summoning." Join us as we discuss hourglasses, the perils of eBay, and what the hell those numbers on the heart monitor meant. It's all here on the latest episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 35: We're Oprah
January 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode, we tackle one of our patron requests from our friend Cherith. Hear us talk about our favorite things and answer some of YOUR burning questions that you submitted to us. We talk about The Bachelor, the Bon Appetit test kitchen, and who we would cast to play the band in a movie. Tune in to hear it all on the latest episode of My Chemical Fancast. P.S. Check out the compilation album Just Breathe at https://justbreatheforcf.bandcamp.com/ to help support the Cystic Fibrosis ...
Episode 34: The ol' razzle dazzle
January 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBThat's right: we're still not done talking about MCR. In this episode we explore the relationship between MCR, gender, and the LGBTQ+ community. We break down their unique on-stage dynamic as well as their impact in a scene that has largely been dominated by cis-het male acts. Cupcakes! Gender theory! Hilary Duff! We've got it all on the latest episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Return
January 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBHappy new year, folks! It's 2020 and we need to reflect on how 2019 ended with a BANG at the Shrine in the city of angels. Get your spell books ready because we have a lot of preparation to do for the upcoming year. Tune in to hear all about the MCR reunion show on this special episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 33: Make the work you want to see (feat. Our Lady of Knives and The Boy Phantom)
December 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe've done it, folks. We've covered the entire known career of MCR, and now it's time to talk about the fans. Join us we sit down with Cat from Our Lady of Knives as well as The Boy Phantom, aka Spooky Cuts, to talk about all things fan art. Y'all are out here expressing yourself in zines, comics, merch, and more, and we want to talk about it. What makes this community so creative, and how can you channel your talents into art? We discuss all of that on this episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 32: It's an idea
December 02, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWell this breakup episode is certainly a little different than what we imagined. Nevertheless, join as as we talk about MCR's dramatic breakup in 2013 and what it means in the wake of their new reunion. There are feelings. There are rumors. There are Opinions. Sip some tea with us on the latest episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 31: Her sister was a witch
November 18, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBWelcome to the second coming, friends. That's right: MCR has risen from the grave, and that means it's an excellent time to take a deep dive into their last recorded song, "Fake Your Death." Is it a clue from the past? Have they been toying with us this whole time? Find out on this episode of My Chemical Fancast where we discuss the lost Paper Kingdom and what it all MEANS now. Shoutout to Tim Malpass: our loyal patron who suggested this topic for his patron episode.
Her sister was a witch
November 18, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBWelcome to the second coming, friends. That's right: MCR has risen from the grave, and that means it's an excellent time to take a deep dive into their last recorded song, "Fake Your Death." Is it a clue from the past? Have they been toying with us this whole time? Find out on this episode of My Chemical Fancast where we discuss the lost Paper Kingdom and what it all MEANS now. Shoutout to Tim Malpass: our loyal patron who suggested this topic for his patron episode.
Episode 30: A flag and a date
November 04, 2019 05:19 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBWelcome to 2019, friends, where up is down and MCR are back together. In this episode, recorded before the good news broke, we discuss the MCRX debacle and the Living with Ghosts demos. As you may imagine, suddenly this discussion has aged.... interestingly. Tune in for a good emo time as well as to hear some NEWS we have about the Return.
California 2019
November 01, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 45.9 MBWe interrupt your currently scheduled programming to bring you an important news broadcast: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN
Episode 29: A bridge thrupple
October 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBHello friends and germs, here's your latest installation of My Chemical Fancast, coming at you hot and fresh out of my apartment. In this one we talk about two of the LAST My Chem songs, oh boy. Tune in to hear us chat about love affairs with bridges, Seal's classic hit, "Kiss From a Rose," and the Silence as we wrap up the last release of Conventional Weapons.
Episode 28: Love the explosion
October 07, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 89.2 MBIf you or one of your loved ones is still sleeping on Conventional Weapons, please consult a licensed emo today, before it's too late. In this episode, we're talking about two of My Chem's most energetic, venomous releases yet, along with our typical fare of even more Hilary Duff worship, soul skating, and cannibalism. Queue up "Kiss the Ring" and "Make Room!!!" and join us in this latest installation of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 27: My Chem ASMR
September 23, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 86.8 MBCome get emotional with us as we delve into the third release of Conventional Weapons: “The World is Ugly” and “The Light Behind Your Eyes.“ On this latest episode of My Chemical Fancast, we talk about the great cinematic moments of Hilary Duff, 90s parking lots, and the deep tenderness of parental love. Get some tissues because you're never too punk to cry.
Episode 26: Who is ambulance
September 09, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 74.9 MBAlternatively titled "Get off my island," in this episode we talk cults, wars, and the perils of making songs you think people want to hear. Sharpen your knives and settle in for a discussion of the second release of Conventional Weapons here on My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 25: Joy Division... but with boys
August 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBAnd we're back! That's right, folks. Reunions in this fandom are not common, but we made it back just for you. The story ain't over yet. Check out our latest episode where we dive into Conventional Weapons, the album that almost never was. This week, we talk about bran muffins, expensive t-shirts, and the continuing trope of the vampire in MCR canon. We don't know about you, but we're tired of summer. So stay indoors, crank up your A/C, and let's have a chat about our favorite band. We...
Episode 24: Stardust from Brian May
July 08, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 95.7 MBWelcome to the end of a long, dusty road. That's right, it's our Danger Days wrap up episode! We're talking about everything from MCR's eternal drummer curse to reiterating how you should NEVER cross Frank Iero to absolutely losing our crackers over the legendary Reading and Leeds headlining show. This is our last episode before we take a late summer break to get some life things in order, so come hang out with us! You don't want to miss this one. TW: Alcoholism, addiction P.S. Somet...
Episode 23: Poison hand weapons
June 24, 2019 04:01 - 55 minutes - 93.5 MBDanger Days isn't going down without a fight! In this episode we're covering the EP and the b-sides in one go. It's five songs in one episode, kids, and this time around we hit on topics like deadly karate, the Sicilian mafia, and CAAALIFOOOORNIAAAA! It's all here in the latest episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Fifteen Years of Sweet Revenge: A Chat with Sarah and the Safe Word and The Keepsake
June 17, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 56.9 MBCan you believe it's been 15 years since Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge was released? Just yesterday we were all middle school emos writing MCR lyrics on our notebooks, and now look at us: grown up emos going to MCR tribute shows put on by the raddest people in the scene. The Masquerade in Atlanta held a 15-year Three Cheers anniversary show, and we caught up with Sarah and the Safe Word and The Keepsake, two high-energy bands on the bill, to talk about MCR, music, and friendship.
Episode 22: Hollywood punks
June 10, 2019 04:06 - 57 minutes - 95.7 MBWith one last hurrah, we've come to the end of Danger Days. Join us as we close out this crazy, fun, adventurous album. We get a little colorful, a little nostalgic, and a little annoyed at those sparkly vampires on this episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 21: Drive fast, shoot bad guys
May 27, 2019 04:08 - 1 hour - 108 MBBad news from the zones, tumbleweeds.... Just kidding. This week we head into a sunnier part of Danger Days. Tune in to hear us cover some of the most fun and sentimental tracks of the album as we run the gamut from Traffic Report to Summertime on this episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 20: Party in the front, floating in the back
May 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBThis week, we're covering... some controversial opinions. Maybe we won't emerge on the other side of this episode as everyone's friend, but you cannot deny that this section of Danger Days has drama, sass, aggression, and a lot of crying over the Killjoys. Let us know your thoughts (and whether or not you still like us) after this episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 19: If Ray Toro likes it, then so do I
April 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBDanger Days, here we come. Get your masks on and grab those ray guns - it's time to delve into The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. We are, at long last, discussing the first few tracks of Danger Days. Deserts, laser beams, bright colors, and Grant Morrison. Look alive, sunshine, we are burning rubber on Route Guano and we stop for no one.
Episode 18: Ambrosia
April 15, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 90.5 MBBetween this world and the next, there lies the void, the twilight zone, the in between. In this episode we delve into what My Chemical Romance got up to between The Black Parade and Danger Days. Tune in to hear us cover Gerard's pirate pants in "Desolation Row," the wrong turn into Conventional Weapons, and an oddly prophetic music video. It's Avril Lavigne's world, and we're just living in it on this episode of My Chemical Fancast. CW: Alcoholism
Umbrella Academy (with Cassie Whitt): You slit my throat, but I love you
April 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBDid you really think we'd skip doing an Umbrella Academy episode? Did you really think we wouldn't talk about this fresh Gerard content? Please, you know us better than that. This week we teamed up with our favorite ride-or-die MCR stan, Cassie Whitt, to talk about all things Umbrella Academy, from the comics to the show and beyond. Why is Luther so awful? Where are all the cell phones? And how did Cassie almost get into a brawl in a karaoke bar? Tune in to this episode of My Chemical Fancas...
Episode 17: Stop throwing fruit at me
April 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBCW: Suicide mention, self harm mention Black Parade tried to destroy MCR at the beginning of its life, and when it was unsuccessful, it came back for a second try at the end. Join us for this episode where we talk about what happened after the album dropped: the Daily Mail incident, their relentless touring schedule, the infamous bottling at Reading and Leeds, and MCR's first brush with the End at their final Madison Square Garden show. We unpack it all on this installation of My Chemical ...
Episode 16: He's always a cowboy
March 18, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBOkay, this time our discussion of TBP tracks is truly ending as we cover the three Black Parade B-sides. Tune in to hear us discuss Al Columbia, terrifying angels, and how all the cool kids went on Neopets and used to have Razrs on this episode of My Chemical Fancast, a podcast dedicated to all things My Chemical Romance.
Episode 15: You can't fist pump in half-time
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was perhaps the most important album of the 00s, and it was fated that one day we would come to the end of it. Here it is, folks: the last three songs on the Black Parade album. Don't fret. There are B-sides and a wrap up still coming your way, but for now, join us as we close out the album proper with discussions about Danzig moonlighting as a used car salesman, Gerard's place in our glorious revolution, and how My Chemical Romance pre...
Episode 14: Needs more cowbell
February 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBInsights about Sailor Moon, Dune, and Joan of Arc are the main takeaways on this episode where we cover "Mama," "Sleep," and "Teenagers" (AKA: some of the biggest bops on Black Parade). Strap in for a wild ride as we discuss the drama of the afterlife and fawn over Liza Minnelli in the latest installment of My Chemical Fancast, a podcast dedicated to all things My Chemical Romance.
Episode 13: The Curious Case of the Boxer's Wife
February 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week on our ~thirteenth~ episode, we discuss "I Don't Love You," "House of Wolves," and "Cancer," and we have some questions. Is the boxer's wife real? How often does Ray Toro watch cartoons? And where can we find a universe with just one tree, one bench and one streetlight? Join us for a conversation about these topics and more on this episode of My Chemical Fancast, a podcast dedicated to all things My Chemical Romance.
Episode 12: Don't count the Gerards!
January 21, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBIs there a tour bus in the afterlife? Has Brian May mastered the art of astral projection? Can you Lyft to the city of the dead? It's our second Black Parade episode and we are deep in it, folks. This week we cover "This is How I Disappear," "The Sharpest Lives," and the big boi, "Welcome to the Black Parade." Grab your Black Parade jacket, settle in, and join us as we analyze My Chemical Romance's biggest hit of their career.
Episode 11: Ironic horns and cartoon woodpeckers
January 07, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis week we delve into the best 70s album of the 2000s, the one My Chemical Romance album you can take home to mom, the album that tried to kill the very band that made it: The Black Parade. This is where things get real. Join us as we discuss how the album was made, the concept behind it, and dive deep into the first two tracks. Note: Dear patrons, we forgot to do shoutouts this episode (mea culpa), but we promise we'll get you next time. Please forgive us!
Episode 10: I'll paraphrase his salt
December 10, 2018 05:00 - 53 minutes - 90.5 MB"Living well is the best revenge" is something people used to say before the true best Revenge actually appeared on the scene. This week we're wrapping up Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge by discussing the decreasing popularity of actually using your phone to call people, our pipe dream of sleeping in the desert, and a good old-fashioned swan song. Catch our final thoughts on My Chemical Romance's breakout album on this episode of My Chemical Fancast.
Episode 09: So cemetery many bloods
November 26, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBOur time with Revenge is winding to a close. On this last track-by-track episode, we decide once and for all (mostly) who is dead, whether or not the demolition lovers get to be together in the afterlife, and how one might transport themselves from one dimension of Hell to another. Tune in for discussion of guitar fancies, ASMR, and to hear us share some of your fanecdotes! PS: We have a Patreon now! If you're interested in supporting the podcast, visit this link: https://www.patreon.c...
NC Comic Con 2018 Recap
November 19, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes - 75.4 MBWe went to NC Comic Con 2018 and lived to tell the tale! We saw Gerard, met some of you guys, and heard some intriguing not news-news about potential future Killjoys content. If you want a debrief of everything that went down, here it is.