Washed Up Emo
242 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 261 ratingsJoin Tom Mullen for a look back at when emo was an unknown word, its relevance now and speaks to those deeply involved with the emo/punk/hardcore/post-hardcore scene.
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#71 - Part 2 of 2 - The History of Vagrant Records with co-founder Rich Egan
July 17, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBPart 2 of 2 of a special two part series on the history of Vagrant Records with co-founder Rich Egan. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#71 - Part 2 of 2 - The History of Vagrant Records with co-founder Rich Egan
July 17, 2016 04:00 - 1 hourPart 2 of 2 of a special two part series on the history of Vagrant Records with co-founder Rich Egan. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#70 - Part 1 of 2 - The History of Vagrant Records with co-founder Rich Egan
July 16, 2016 04:00 - 1 hourPart 1 of 2 of a special two part series on the history of Vagrant Records with co-founder Rich Egan. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#70 - Part 1 of 2 - The History of Vagrant Records with co-founder Rich Egan
July 16, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBPart 1 of 2 of a special two part series on the history of Vagrant Records with co-founder Rich Egan. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#69 - Michael Fiorentino (Somos)
June 20, 2016 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBToday we welcome singer and bass player Michael Fiorentino from the band Somos. Somos have a new album called First Day Back on Hopeless Records and are one of my favorite bands from this new era of independent punk. Michael and I chatted about growing up the scene and his struggles with mental illness. If you know about Somos or not, I am sure you’ll enjoy this episode. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#68 - Andrew (KSDB 91.9) interviews Washed Up Emo
June 19, 2016 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBRecently I had the pleasure of getting a very nice email and request for an interview from Andrew who has a radio show called Emo Rock/Emo Talk on 91.9 KSDB, the college station of Kansas State University. Andrew really knew his history and I was honored to share the airwaves with his selections of tunes, which also included an interview with Modern Baseball. Andrew was kind enough to record this recent airing of Emo Rock/Emo Talk for you to hear as well. We discuss DIY culture, college radi...
#68 - Andrew (KSDB 91.9) interviews Washed Up Emo
June 19, 2016 04:00 - 37 minutesRecently I had the pleasure of getting a very nice email and request for an interview from Andrew who has a radio show called Emo Rock/Emo Talk on 91.9 KSDB, the college station of Kansas State University. Andrew really knew his history and I was honored to share the airwaves with his selections of tunes, which also included an interview with Modern Baseball. Andrew was kind enough to record this recent airing of Emo Rock/Emo Talk for you to hear as well. We discuss DIY culture, college radio...
#67 - Erik Hunter Czaja (Dowsing)
June 06, 2016 04:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBToday we welcome Erik from Dowsing. Soon after the boom of the term emo revival, I found Dowsing through the fantastic label Count Your Lucky Stars. More recently they’ve released a new album on Asian Man entitled “Okay.” Erik, while on tour supporting “Okay” had time to chat with us about his upbringing in the New Brunswick NJ, the independent scene and what’s next for Dowsing. Erik gives a fantastic look into the next generation of independent punk. Support the show (https://www.patreon....
#66 - Evan Weiss and Josh Sparks (Into It. Over It.)
June 05, 2016 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBOn this episode we welcome Evan Weiss and Josh Sparks from Into It. Over it. Recently Evan and Josh were in NYC and we had some time to catch up before their show. We touched on recording in Vermont, the independent scene, the last time we all head walked and what’s next for the band. It was fantastic to spend time with Evan and Josh. Be sure to check out all of his music and without fail they’re out on the road in a town near you. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#65 - Geoff Garlock (Orchid)
June 04, 2016 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBThis episode we welcome Geoff from Orchid. Who is Orchid you might be asking? A pioneering screamo band from Massachusetts. Friends of Washed Up Emo connected us to Geoff who works at UCB Theatre here in NYC teaching sketch comedy. Lesson? Being a hugely influential screamo band doesn’t pay the bills. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#64 - Steven Hyden (Author, Music Critic)
May 08, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBToday we welcome Steven Hyden, a music critic you may know previously from AV Club and Grantland. He also hosts a podcast, called Celebration Rock. Finally, Steven is an author and has a book coming out May 17th called Your Favorite Band is Killing Me, where he explores nineteen music rivalries and what they say about life. Steven is a big fan of punk and independent music and was nice enough to spend an hour with us talking about his life, and giving us a sneak peak into some of the themes ...
#63 - Matthew Daniels (poly-graph.co/The Pudding)
April 24, 2016 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBI tend to protect the word emo online to a fault. A few months back a site called Polygraph run by Matthew Daniels released a data visualization of what punk bands were considered punk, post, screamo, etc. Based on Spotify playlists. The emo category consisted of mostly mid 00s era stuff with some alt rock, etc. Just way off. It went like this. I tweeted at him angrily. He wrote back nicely. We talked on the phone, then he came to my apt to talk me off the ledge. While you’re listening check...
#63 - Matthew Daniels (poly-graph.co)
April 24, 2016 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBI tend to protect the word emo online to a fault. A few months back a site called Polygraph run by Matthew Daniels released a data visualization of what punk bands were considered punk, post, screamo, etc. Based on Spotify playlists. The emo category consisted of mostly mid 00s era stuff with some alt rock, etc. Just way off. It went like this. I tweeted at him angrily. He wrote back nicely. We talked on the phone, then he came to my apt to talk me off the ledge. While you’re listening check ...
#62 - Bernie McGinn (Caulfield Records)
April 10, 2016 04:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode we welcome Bernie McGinn. Who is Bernie McGinn you might ask? Well Bernie started Caulfield Records back in 1988 to release a record by the band Sideshow. After that Caulfield Records went on to release music by Mercy Rule, Christie Front Drive, Mineral, Giants Chair, Broken Hearts are Blue, Opium Taylor, Germbox and many more. A true originator in the scene. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#61 - Barry Lott (Camber)
March 13, 2016 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBFor episode 61, we welcome Barry Lott from the band Camber. You may know that band name from the First Deep Elm Emo Diaries compilation. They were track 2, right after Jimmy Eat World. Camber have a very special place in my heart. Their debut album was the first record I was ever sent at the college radio station and helped kickstart my journey into emo itself. Barry and I talk about Camber’s history, the NYC scene in the 90s and what everyone is up to now. Hope you enjoy. Support the show...
#60 - Brian Lowit (Lovitt Records, Dischord Records)
March 06, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBEpisode 60 we welcome Brian Lowit. Brian started Lovitt Records and works at Dischord Records. Lovitt Records since 1995 has put out some amazing bands and a big part of my college years going to school in the south. Bands like Engine Down, Four Hundred Years, Milemarker and Sleepytime Trio. Brian also shed light on working at Dischord and we spent a good chunk on a festival called MacRock that we both attended. Search out this label, search out these bands and keep digging. Support the sho...
#59 - Christian Holden (The Hotelier)
February 29, 2016 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBEpisode 59 we welcome Christian Holden from The Hotelier. Their last album “Home, Like Noplace Is There” was a huge record for me and many who listen to this podcast. Late last year Christian was in NYC on tour and had some time to hang out in the van to chat. You may hear some doors opening/closing, cell phone beeps, sirens. out of our control. It’s NYC… In this episode, we discuss many things including The Hotelier’s start in Massachusetts, DIY culture and the upcoming album “Goodness” out...
#58 - Kenny Vasoli (The Starting Line)
February 21, 2016 05:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBYou can thank Cloud Nothings and Desaparecidos for The Starting Line’s most recent 7” entitled “Anyways.” Kenny spoke highly of those two bands and how it got him excited to write in the style of The Starting Line again. It’s only fitting that Kenny is the next podcast after Jon Bunch spoke so highly of him in episode 57. Kenny straddles that line of being old enough to know the past but be involved in the mid 00 emo wave and has some amazing perspective on it. I learned a lot and have a gre...
#57 - Jon Bunch (Sense Field, Further Seems Forever, Lucky Scars, War Generation, Reason to Believe)
February 08, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBI will never forget that the first thing Jon did when he picked up the phone for the podcast. He asked about my life and took the time to find out more about Washed Up Emo before the interview even started. I was blown away at how humble he was but also so proud of his life's work. It’s an honor to be able to present a small slice of Jon that many of his friends and family know so well. I count myself included. This podcast is supposed to be evergreen. You can listen in 5 years or in 10 year...
#56 - Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano (Co-creators of animated HBO show Animals)
February 05, 2016 05:00 - 40 minutesEpisode 56 is with co-creators Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano of the new HBO animated series Animals. It premieres February 5th, today or depending when you listen to this, it’s on demand. Phil and Mike happen to be huge fans of punk/hardcore/emo and took time out of their day in NYC to hang with me at the HBO offices and chat about the show and music. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#56 - Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano (Co-creators of animated HBO show Animals)
February 05, 2016 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBEpisode 56 is with co-creators Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano of the new HBO animated series Animals. It premieres February 5th, today or depending when you listen to this, it’s on demand. Phil and Mike happen to be huge fans of punk/hardcore/emo and took time out of their day in NYC to hang with me at the HBO offices and chat about the show and music. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#55 - John Nolan (Taking Back Sunday, Straylight Run)
February 01, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBWelcome to Episode 55 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. Today we welcome John Nolan from Taking Back Sunday and Straylight Run. We spoke about the bands formation, his upbringing on Long Island and what’s next for himself and Taking Back Sunday. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#54 - Nic Newsham (Gatsby's American Dream, The Money Pit)
January 24, 2016 05:00 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBEpisode 54 we welcome Nic Newsham, best know from Gatsby’s American Dream! He has a new project The Money Pit with Bobby Darling, also from Gatsby’s American Dream. We spoke recently with Nic about Gatsby’s musical life, Warped Tour, which label told them to put on eyeliner and my favorite topic, crab core. If there are any edits in this episode, it’s me laughing. We had a blast. Hope you enjoy! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#53 - Garrett Klahn (Texas is the Reason)
January 18, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBThis episode we welcome Garrett Klahn. Garrett has been in a ton of bands including Texas is the Reason, New Rising Sons, Solea, Atlantic/Pacific and a successful solo run along the way. His FIRST solo album just came out and to speak about that, Garrett trekked over to my apartment in Manhattan to chat. Hope you enjoy. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#52 - Jonah Bayer (Writer, Musician)
December 25, 2015 05:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBWelcome to Episode 52 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast, this podcast is part of the Jabberjaw Media Podcast network. You can find out about all the shows on JabberjawMedia.com. This episode I talk to writer/musician Jonah Bayer. You’ve possibly read his work in Law of Inertia, most certainly his work at Alternative Press or quite possibly a joke said by Steven on Steven’s Untitled Rock Show. If not, his popular podcast Going Off Track or you've probably seen him in the band United Nations playin...
#51 - Jason Gnewikow (The Promise Ring)
December 14, 2015 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBEpisode 51 we welcome Jason Gnewikow from The Promise Ring! We talk about his professional career, designed for his own band and friends, plus his drive to create and how he started in graphic design. This podcast is part of the Jabberjaw Media Podcast Network (JabberJawMedia.com) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#50 - James Alex (Beach Slang, Weston)
November 23, 2015 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBDo you want to be inspired as a musician or music fan? Spend the next 45 minutes with James Alex from Beach Slang. The band recently released "The Things We Do to Find People Who Feel Like Us" and it's my record of the year, hands down. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#49 - Josh Fiedler (The Juliana Theory)
October 26, 2015 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBWe welcome Josh Fiedler from The Juliana Theory. We talk about everything you’ve been wondering about the band. A must listen for any fan of this band or era. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#48 - Mike O'Brien (Writer, Comedian, SNL)
October 19, 2015 04:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBMike O’Brien, writer and comedian, is down with hardcore. We talk about stage divers at every show, his love for Rainer Maria, Avail and his band no one will hear ever. Mike’s new sketch comedy album called “Tasty Radio” is available October 30th. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#47 - Frank Turner (Nü Metal)
October 04, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutesI saw a tweet from Frank Turner not long ago about nu metal. It struck a chord, albeit one in Drop C tuning. When Frank arrived in NYC promoting his recent “Positive Songs for Negative People” album we sat down for a few minutes chatting about a music past we both share. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#47 - Frank Turner (Nü Metal)
October 04, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBI saw a tweet from Frank Turner not long ago about nu metal. It struck a chord, albeit one in Drop C tuning. When Frank arrived in NYC promoting his recent “Positive Songs for Negative People” album we sat down for a few minutes chatting about a music past we both share. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#46 - The Story of 100 Words or Less
October 01, 2015 04:00 - 1 hourA conversation between Ray Harkins (100 Words or Less Podcast) and myself about our respective podcasts and friendship. Most importantly the "true history" of screamo is discussed once and for all. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#46 - The Story of 100 Words or Less
October 01, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBA conversation between Ray Harkins (100 Words or Less Podcast) and myself about our respective podcasts and friendship. Most importantly the "true history" of screamo is discussed once and for all. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#45 - John Rejba (Boys Life)
September 13, 2015 04:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBBoys Life are back for a reunion and reissue of “Departures and Landfalls.” John Rejba joined us recently to talk about the reunion, skateboarding with James Dewees and joining up with Topshelf Records. A true pioneering band that should be welcomed back with open arms. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#44 - Todd Bell (Braid, Hey Mercedes)
August 30, 2015 04:00 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBTodd Bell joined us in Bushwick, Brooklyn while on tour with Braid for a chat about the old days, his record collection and thoughts about the scene happening today. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#43 - Mike Felumlee (Smoking Popes, Alkaline Trio, The Bigger Empty)
July 26, 2015 04:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBMike Felumlee from Smoking Popes joins us for a chat about the 80s and 90s in Chicago, movie soundtracks, playing with Alkaline Trio and his new band The Bigger Empty. The Washed Up Emo Podcast is sponsored by Epitaph Records. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#42 - Refused
June 21, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBRefused left us in 1998 to never return, though in 2012 they came back for a victory lap. Thankfully the band wanted to continue making music. A new album is here in 2015 and the world is better for it. Recently the band stopped in NYC and I had the chance to sit with Dennis and David to talk about their hardcore roots and new album “Freedom.” Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#42 - Refused
June 21, 2015 04:00 - 1 hourRefused left us in 1998 to never return, though in 2012 they came back for a victory lap. Thankfully the band wanted to continue making music. A new album is here in 2015 and the world is better for it. Recently the band stopped in NYC and I had the chance to sit with Dennis and David to talk about their hardcore roots and new album “Freedom.” Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#41 - Zach and Holly Lind (The Wretched Desert, Jimmy Eat World)
June 07, 2015 04:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBJimmy Eat World are taking off the better part of a year. What does the drummer do with that down time after 20+ years on the road? Zach Lind spends as much time as he can with his wife Holly and in time, they started making music together. I talk to both of them about their side project The Wretched Desert, faith, thoughts on emo and how they kept in touch in those early days of Jimmy Eat World. I also found out from our chat that Zach probably served me popcorn at minor league baseball gam...
#40 - Joseph Marro (The Early November)
May 31, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBJoseph and I discuss how the band met in high school, remembering to wait for things in the mail and the actual feeling of emo. I give in a little to the swoop era and Joseph explains his learnings from his rocker days that he takes to managing bands today. Finally, we discus The Early November's latest album "Imbue." Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#39 - Andrew Sacher - Brooklyn Vegan / Ian Cohen - Writer
April 26, 2015 04:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBI sat down with writers Andrew Sacher and Ian Cohen separately to talk about covering emo for their publications. Both of them provided fantastic insight into why we're in this so-called "emo revival," how polarizing this genre can be for many and what if the emo bubble of the 2000s never happened?! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#38 - Norman Brannon, Jason Gnewikow, Steve Pedulla - Live Podcast Taping from Brooklyn
March 11, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBAn absolutely beautiful discussion with Norman Brannon (Texas is the Reason), Jason Gnewikow (The Promise Ring) and Steve Pedulla (Thursday) on how they met, their lives and how they're stayed close to this day. Hope you enjoy this special episode taped live at Union Hall in Brooklyn. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#38 - Live from Brooklyn
March 11, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBAn absolutely beautiful discussion with Norman Brannon (Texas is the Reason), Jason Gnewikow (The Promise Ring) and Steve Pedulla (Thursday) on how they met, their lives and how they're stayed close to this day. Hope you enjoy this special episode taped live at Union Hall in Brooklyn. Support the show
#37 - Lars Gotrich (NPR Music)
February 14, 2015 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBLars Gotrich from NPR Music has hands down written and supported some of the best up and coming bands from the independent scene today. A fan his writing already, his recommendations on music were always a required listen. Halfway through the recording of the podcast I realized, some of our musical upbringing overlapped. It became clear then why I connected so well to his writing. Lars is a true independent voice on music among a quickly crowded scene of clickbait opinions. Support the show...
#36 - David Anthony (The A.V. Club)
January 27, 2015 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBOne of my favorite writers on today's scene is David Anthony. We sad down not long ago to discuss the state of music, his upbringing and thoughts on the scene moving forward. I learned a ton from this chat and I hope you do too. Fun fact: David was one of the first to check out the podcast and support it. Happy to have him on! Support the show
#36 - David Anthony (Writer)
January 27, 2015 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBOne of my favorite writers on today's scene is David Anthony. We sad down not long ago to discuss the state of music, his upbringing and thoughts on the scene moving forward. I learned a ton from this chat and I hope you do too. Fun fact: David was one of the first to check out the podcast and support it. Happy to have him on! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
#35 - CMJ Emo Revival Panel
January 12, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBWhat happens when you put five people in a room to discuss the emo revival? Lots and lots of laughs. Late last year, CMJ asked Washed Up Emo to moderate a panel to discuss the revival and we were up the task. For the panel we had a great group of young and old perspectives with Norman Brannon (Texas is the Reason, Collect Records), Kevin Duquette (Topshelf Records), Sean Moran (No Sleep Records) and Brian Pacris (The Syndicate, co-host of #EmoNightNYC). See? Emo ain't all about sadness. (Not...
#34 - Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional)
December 29, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBWhen you have a musical career as long as Chris Carrabba, there's bound to be some reflection. I sat down with Chris face to face in New York City to discuss his musical life. This was largely unedited with many pauses and air left between question and answer. We dive into his upbringing, the Florida scene and Fiddler Records, the mid 2000s emo boom and what he wants most from his music. An absolutely beautiful soul that’s worthy of his own revival. Support the show (https://www.patreon.co...
#33 - Geoff Farina (Karate, Exit Verse)
November 19, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBGeoff Farina of Karate’s first response to my request to be on the podcast wasn’t the best. Truth be told, he’s not a fan of his music from the late 90s. Ha, what a place to start. Years ago I had done Karate’s first interview ever for my high school zine and had completely ridiculous questions then for a 16 year old so at 36 I’d hope to be a bit better. Geoff couldn’t have been more pleasant and comfortable with himself, his music and life. Maybe it’s age or wisdom or just something someone...
#32 - Kevin Devine
September 02, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBKevin Devine is one of the most genuine individuals I’ve ever met. He always gave me the time of day when I was performing in NYC many moons ago. To this day I’m impressed with his boundless energy and giving his heart and thoughts to anyone. It’s certainly paid off with a successful career touring the world. We discuss his involvement with the Emo Diaries compilation, the Staten Island scene and Honda Civic’s fantastic reliability. Our chat centers on what internal and external factors shap...