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NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Alex Howard (Conditions, Jelly Roll, Sleeping With Sirens)Growing up in the Richmond music scene, we adored Conditions. They were such a special band, with special dudes, who really shared their heart and love for the city. So when I heard of the through-line that connected Conditions' guitarist Alex Howard to playing with country star Jelly Roll, I absolutely had to ask him to walk us through the story! Alex talks his of his upbringing in a musical family, starting on bass in school band before Blink-182 made him want to learn guitar, playing in his first band Motion Picture Demise, the formation...
2025-11-282h 18
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Adam Brazie (Ever We Fall)What a cool story this one is! Adam Brazie sang and played guitar in Ever We Fall, a darling indie/emo band on Hopeless Records. They only released one full-length (We Are But Human), but it's a must listen! We talked to Adam about his finding the scene, learning guitar and out-of-tune pianos, getting signed to Rise Records while still in high school - that's right, Ever We Fall is a Rise band! - then transitioning to Hopeless Records and touring the country, being featured on the TMNT soundtrack, and more, all before he turned 20. ...
2025-11-182h 36
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Nick Lambert (Vanna, Tattoo Artist)This conversation was an absolute blast! Nick is such a kind dude with a wonderful perspective on the history of his band Vanna. We talk about how he was the lead vocalist on their debut EP, how much fun it is to riff, how similar our stories are, art school, favorite Vanna songs, being a fan of music, his work as a tattoo artist, and so much else!Thank you Nick for the great convo! He and the rest of Vanna will be on tour in December for a few dates, go check them out!...
2025-11-042h 46
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Bobby Faithful (Bet On Black, Dead Youth Club)We've got another wild episode for you this week! Bobby Faithful is a sort of mythical human in the realm of 2000s emo/post-hardcore, especially regarding Bet On Black, "the supergroup that never was" (his words). There have been so many ties that lead back to Bobby and this band, including multiple grammy winning producers, amazing emo bands, and even a super successful emo cover band (Throwing Back Sunday). We talk about growing up in the hardcore scene in the DC/DMV/NOVA area, finding community as a person of color, meeting Andrew Goldstein in...
2025-08-191h 02
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Stevie Benz (Between The Trees, The Rocket Summer, Breathe The Sky)Our guest this week is Mr. Stevie Benz! His story is super entertaining and a bit of a rollercoaster ride through the 2000s, participating in many bands that were really good but never got the pop-off or blow-up they probably deserved. We talk a lot about guitars, home recording, touring, how amazing all the bands he played in are, and what he's up to now! Hint: it's music mastering. Hit him up at https://www.steviebenz.com/.** This was our very first episode recorded through Microsoft Teams, so Derek had a little but...
2025-08-053h 18
NostalgicEmoDadsWould U RatherOH YEAH! We got Jake back! (At least for this episode). Derek and Jake play the classic game Would You Rather, but with a little nostalgic emo twist. Join us! Play along! Let us know your answers!@NostalgicEmoDads on instagram.
2025-07-2241 minNostalgicEmoDadsOur Dream Show LineupsFor our first ever live AND in-person episode, Andrew and Derek sat on the floor and discussed their dream shows while on Instagram Live.There were two rules: one lineup must be of only ACTIVE bands, the other lineup could include disbanded bands or a mix of both. For each show we picked 5 bands. We also decided on some other fun details for our shows as they went along.Do ya think we had any overlaps?! Tune in to find out!Also, we're on Instagram. Sometimes we go live. @NostalgicEmoDads
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NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Andrew Bragg and Josh Griner (Drifted)Oh yeah! Today we turn the tables a little bit and ask questions of one of our hosts, Andrew, and his drummer, Josh, about their band Drifted!We talk a bit about their (seemingly polar opposite) musical upbringings, how they met, what it's like to start a band in your 30s, and their upcoming Southern Summer Stroll! Catch them on a date near you!June 26 - Another Round Bar VAJune 27 - 27 Club NCJune 28 - Paper Moon Studios SCJune 29 - Blackstrap GAAnd give them a...
2025-06-241h 57
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Ben Jorgensen (Armor For Sleep, God Loves A Challenge)For our 50th Episode, we're celebrating big by bringing you a conversation with the one and only Ben Jorgensen! A few weeks ago Andrew and Derek sat down to chat about the whole discography of Armor For Sleep, and jokingly mentioned how cool it would be to get Ben on the podcast to pick his brain on some production and songwriting stuff. And here we are!In this conversation we talk about Ben's strength in lyricism, how the emo resurgence is here to stay, the impact of What To Do When You Are Dead, what...
2025-06-102h 11NostalgicEmoDadsPodcasts Stuffed With Feelings Found: The Mae DiscographyOne word to describe Virginia-native band Mae: beloved. There is something beautiful and special about this emo/indie/rock band that fans and musicians alike are drawn to. The songs are majestic, the lyrics are poetic, the musicianship and conceptualizations are next level. But it is all done with taste and in a super approachable manner.Join us as we do a deep dive through the Mae discography, share our emotional memories with the band, discuss the highlights (and maybe lower lights) of the catalogue, and more!Go listen to Mae! Find them...
2025-05-271h 57NostalgicEmoDadsYour Podcast Was The Soundtrack Of My Summer: The BOYS LIKE GIRLS DiscographyDid you know BOYS LIKE GIRLS had 4 albums? We didn't either. Join Andrew and Derek as they discuss first discovering the band through their music video for The Great Escape, the many twists and turns the band has taken musically, Andrew's "theory" on Martin's voice, Derek's apologetics for Crazy World, and, of course, how iconic that first self-titled record is.Oh, and Wawa. We're on Instagram! Give us a follow if ya wanna! @NostalgicEmoDads
2025-05-061h 44
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Aaron Stone (My Epic)For our final episode of our Richmond Series, we had the opportunity to chat with Aaron Stone of My Epic. Many people probably don't associate My Epic with Richmond, unless you were Jake and were there from the beginning. But My Epic played a lot of shows in the city, toured with some local favorites, and formed special bonds with people and venues in the city. Aaron is awesome and forthcoming with so many memories about the scene as it was then, what it was like finding music as a pastor's kid who went to public school...
2025-04-221h 45
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Colin Healy (Colin Healy & The Jetskis, Colin and Caroline)One of the more confessional, dynamic, piano-rock driven bands of the 2000s Richmond Emo scene was Colin Healy and the Jetskis. In this wonderful conversation with frontman Colin, we talk about writing pop songs, going mini-viral in Richmond, recording, success in simplicity, and falling in love playing music with your wife.Colin and Caroline still perform out at venues around Richmond, so give them a follow and go say hi sometime! @colinandcaroline colinandcaroline.comWe are also in instagram if ya feel like following along!@NostalgicEmoDads
2025-04-152h 47
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Jason Thompson (Girls Get All The Action, Bet On Black, For The Girls, As Beauty Dies, Moped Monday)Get ready for an absolute history lesson of Richmond Emo from the perspective of this week's guest, Jason Thompson! He walks us through his early years finding hardcore shows in Richmond, learning guitar, Straight Edge, the transition to "emo", learning Cubase during a medical study, being a Dad, and his new hobby that's even more niche than the hardcore scene: mopeds! It was an absolute joy to talk with Jason, he is such a positive dude with great stories to share. So when you're done listening to this episode, go listen to all the bands he's had...
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NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Jim Ivins (Busted Wire, The Jim Ivins Band, The Ivins, The Fan)Jim Ivins was, is, and always will be, the biggest fan and advocate for the Richmond Emo Scene. We chatted for several hours about what it was like playing punk rock, the MTV effect, his famous hair-metal uncle, why he thinks Richmond should have been the next Seattle, and oh yeah, how he fronted the first (and only) American rock band to play Sudan. Buckle up, this is a fun one! Jim's charisma is infectious. Welcome to RVA3.Go listen to all of Jim's music wherever you partake of music, and check him...
2025-04-022h 49NostalgicEmoDadsBasement Ghost Podcasting...The Armor For Sleep DiscographyArmor For Sleep is one of those really cool bands that seemed to have gone under the radar. Their debut album Dream To Make Believe introduced listeners to their emo lyricism and storytelling, as well as their knack for being able to write fantastic riffs.But then they released 2005's What To Do When You Are Dead. And the evolution was incredible. A concept record, complete with a reprise; dynamic musical selections and production choices; searing vocals; and one of the more iconic album covers of that era (with an instruction manual included).Unfortunately the...
2025-03-112h 15
NostalgicEmoDads10 Things I Love About JakeDerek and Andrew take a few minutes on a Sunday afternoon to talk about 10 things EACH that they love about their best friend and co-host Jake.If you would like to see a touching montage we made for him, you have to find us on Instagram: @NostalgicEmoDads.Jake is doing just fine, we just wanted everyone to know how much we love him.
2025-02-2537 minNostalgicEmoDadsFirst Time, Last Time w/ NostalgicEmoDadsThis week we take a break from our usual hard-hitting journalism to play a little game called First Time, Last Time.It's an episode that (we hope) will help you all get to know us a bit better, and helped us learn more about each other, too! Some highlights include:Lots of talk about cottage cheeseOur musical gear purchasesOur jobsDo we cry to music? (Yes)TattoosAnd maybe even talk of Jake's solo emo project.Enjoy!
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NostalgicEmoDadsNew Year, New Emo | Anthony DelPlato (Everything In Waves)Our final guest for our New Year, New Emo series is Mr. Anthony DelPlato of Everything In Waves! Anthony is the mastermind behind EIW, from writing, to tracking, mixing, mastering, etc, so it was fun to pick his brain about technical production things as well as songwriting choices. We also discuss his emo clout finding Deep Elm Records early on, then eventually living the dream of being on their label! And of course, The Appleseed Cast.Go find his music out there in the wild, listen to it, purchase it, cry with it, give him...
2025-01-281h 44
NostalgicEmoDadsNew Year, New Emo | Marcus Simonini and Ryan Beck (Another One Down!)Let's go! This week we chat with a band that is bringing that polished emo sound, but doing so authentically, into the new generation - Another One Down!
Exeter, Rhode Island's finest, we get to talk with Marcus (songwriter/frontman) and Ryan (drummer extraordinaire) about their favorite bands growing up, finding the scene, songwriting, what it means to be honest and vulnerable in your lyrics, performing live, and how they recorded their latest EP!
Don't sleep on AOD!. Just don't. They're so good.
https://linktr.ee/anotheronedown?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0...
2025-01-212h 24
NostalgicEmoDadsNew Year, New Emo | Zach Lardy (Empty Isles)Let's go! For our second installment of New Year, New Emo, we have a conversation with Zach Lardy of the band Empty Isles, who also just happened to release Derek's #2 Album of the Year for 2024!
We do some deep dives into Zach's songs from both of his albums - For When You Need Me (Tooth & Nail) and Playing Pretend (Independent Release). We also discuss his upbringing, signing to a dream record label, working with musicians you idolize, fatherhood, what it's like to be an independent musician, integrity in music, and so much more. Seriously, this was such...
2025-01-142h 21
NostalgicEmoDadsNew Year, New Emo | Daniel Hassel (Rosemont)We are kicking off 2025 with a series called New Year, New Emo, where we talk with bands that we love and who have been carrying the "emo" torch into the next generation of listeners. The goal of this series is twofold:
1) help promote the band and their music,
2) geek out and tell them how much we love their music
First up is Daniel from Rosemont! We talk about the circumstances that led Derek to finding Daniel's music, how melodies can speak louder than words, songwriting and producing with a best friend, a little...
2025-01-071h 55
NostalgicEmoDads2024 Albums Of The YearLet's Go!
A lot of great music came out this year, and we recorded an episode to celebrate it. We touch on notable singles, standout EPs, and, of course, rank our top 7 albums of the year! (We do things a bit differently over here at NED HQ).
Please go check out all the incredible bands we talk about and share their music, buy their merch, or at least just give them a follow. It goes a long way.
Thanks for hanging out with us this year, and we'll see you in 2025!
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2024-12-242h 54NostalgicEmoDadsI'm Stuck Inside This Podcast I Fell Into By Mistake...The Relient K DiscographyWe absolutely LOVE Relient K.
We know what you're thinking. "Relient K? Aren't they, like, that Christian rock band? Are they EvEn EMOOO?>>??"
Yes. Yes they are.
As we discuss, though they started out much more faith-forward in their earlier releases, as time went on, the subject matter changed and grew into something more personal. The faith never left, but a more honest exploration of personal feelings (like depression and grief) through that lens was brought to the forefront.
Jake couldn't join us for this one, so we called in a...
2024-12-103h 31NostalgicEmoDadsI'm In The Business of Podcasting, Let's Take It From The Top...The Paramore DiscographyCould we be an emo podcast without talking about Paramore? Their album Riot! is an absolute scene icon: from the artwork, to the catchy songwriting, to the orange hair, Paramore had nowhere to go but up.
But they released an album before that! And many after. Is Riot! still their best? How have they changed since the emo/pop-punk days? Are they better now than ever? Who knows, but we try to dive into all of it.
Follow us on instagram if you like instagrammy things. @NostalgicEmoDads
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NostalgicEmoDadsTake Me Back To Where It All Began: The Of Accordance StoryRICHMOND SERIES BONUS EPISODE!
You've heard us talk about being in a metal band together for a while now, but we haven't talked in depth about it. We got together a couple years ago to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of our last show and record a little Skype call chronicling the rise and fall of the band, and released all our music in a single release on DSPs called "This Is Love".
Here is that conversation! This was years before we started a podcast, had any idea what we were doing or recording with; we...
2024-11-122h 34
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Adam Hickok (Open Your Ears Records)Our final guest in our Richmond Series (Part 2) is Adam, the owner/founder of Open Your Ears Records! An indie label based out of Richmond, we get to ask all the questions we've ever wanted to ask an "industry professional," especially one who can help chart the course for a band's success. Some questions include:
Do Spotify plays and listener numbers matter?
Is playing live and touring a necessity?
What role does a label have in a band's day-to-day operation?
How does one get signed to a label? To Open Your...
2024-10-291h 07
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Ollie Baxxter (Broadside, Hello Conductor, Reasons)We chat with Ollie from Broadside about his upbringing in Richmond, going to local shows as a teen with his cool Uncle, finding his voice in the enigmatic band Reasons (if anyone has recordings of this band, please, please, please send them to us or Gregg or Ollie or all of the above), and the wild ride to join Broadside and get signed to Victory!
We are SO stoked on the latest Broadside album "Hotel Bleu" out on Sharptone, so please go listen to it and support the band! Even more, we're stoked the band is coming...
2024-10-221h 29
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Zack Reichert (Love & Reverie, Mayfair, Silver Bullets)Our third guest for the Richmond Series (Part 2) is Zack Reichert! Zack played guitar in the beautiful and ethereal rock band Love & Reverie. We chat with him about how he learned guitar, songwriting, signing to a label, recording at a studio with legendary players, and possibly using delay pedals as a crutch.
We touch on the camaraderie of the Richmond emo scene, what made L&R so special, and how those relationships came together to form the band Mayfair. We talked with lead vocalist Daniel Long about Mayfair in a previous episode, but it was fun to...
2024-10-142h 48
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Franklin Massie (The Half Jeffersons)Our second episode of the Richmond Series Part 2!
We sit down and talk with Franklin (aka Frankie Half-J) of the darling band The Half Jeffersons. His origin story is one for the books, so buckle up!
We talk songwriting, recording, channeling emotions through music, regrettable moments on stage, and so much more besides. We really felt like Franklin was a kindred spirit and fan of the RVA Emo scene, so it was such a joy to get to have this chat with him.
AND GO BLOW UP THEIR MUSIC VIDEO FOR "THE FIRE"...
2024-10-082h 49
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Michael Yearout (Ready The Way)Welcome to our Richmond Series Part 2!
Our first guest in the series is Michael Yearout of the band Ready The Way. RTW was a metalcore band, so we talk about what it was like to be a heavy band playing alongside the more melodic, emo acts of this time in Richmond.
Of course, we talk about formation of the band, what made Mike pick up the guitar, what it was to be an openly Christian band, and what Mike is up to now; but we also talk about recording and songwriting in that time, the...
2024-10-012h 14NostalgicEmoDadsI'm Not Okay (I Podcast)...Episode 12: My Chemical RomanceCould we call ourselves an emo podcast if we didn't talk about MCR/My Chem/My Chemical Romance?
Gerard Way's comments aside, we didn't think so. However, none of us have strong ties to the band or their discography, so we had to call in some favors. Our friend and bandmate Michael joins us as a special guest because he DOES have history! He may or may not have been in the MCRmy! He's also a dad!
So join us as we chat about a polarizing and scene-defining emo band, their history and discography, whether...
2024-09-172h 37
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Joshua Herzer and Brandon Davis (Lions Lions, Dayzer)When we previously spoke with Brandon Davis, we felt like we didn't give enough time to his brainchild Lions Lions, so we invited him back! And we NEEDED to have frontman Joshua Herzer join us, because before he joined Lions Lions, he was a huge fan of the band. We talk songwriting, singing and screaming vocals, record collections, and how Lions Lions is the Forrest Gump of post-hardcore.This conversation was an absolute blast. If you are a fan of the Boston scene, post-hardcore, record production, or just looking for a fun talk with some...
2024-09-032h 34
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Brandon Davis (Vanna, Lions Lions, Inspirit, Fever 333, Ngulu, Therefore I Am)In this week’s episode, we talk with the legendary musician Brandon Davis! We discuss his start in music and the Boston scene, finding love for playing guitar and starting the band Therefore I Am, then getting the call to play drums in Vanna, starting the melodic post-hardcore act Lions Lions, and all the projects that have followed. The impact Brandon has had on the scene specifically in Boston, but outside of it as well, is awe-inspiring. He is truly a fan of the scene he is a part of. He’s an extremely talented player and song...
2024-08-272h 14NostalgicEmoDadsShould I Bite My Tongue, Until Blood Soaks This Podcast? The Story Of The Year DiscographyWarning: Strong Opinions Contained In This Episode
After bursting onto the scene with their platinum-selling record "Page Avenue," Story of the Year has continued to be a rock band that carves out its own space to exist in. Are they metal? Emo? Hardcore? Post-hardcore? Radio rock? All of the above?
This was Andrew's choice and his favorite discography we've covered (so far). Derek also had a great time listening to this discography (which he was completely unfamiliar with). Jake...well...
Go listen to their latest record "Tear...
2024-08-203h 08NostalgicEmoDadsBaby, You Wouldn't Last A Minute On This Podcast...The Chiodos DiscographyName a more polarizing band in the mid-00's than Chiodos. They had a wild, unrestrained sound that pitted classical and screamo music against each other. It not only worked, but was massively successful and endearing.
We dive through their discography, talk about their equally polarizing frontman, geek out on musical parts and production choices, and, of course, get the hottest of takes from our resident tastemaker Jake.
Speaking of Jake, follow us on Instagram for weekly pics of his Wawa coffee cup as we record each episode! @NostalgicEmoDads
2024-08-062h 23NostalgicEmoDadsWe Speak In Different Voices When Podcasting With The Ones We Love...The Saosin DiscographySay-OH-sin? SAY-o-sin? SAOW-sen? Say-ocean?
However you pronounce the name, the band Saosin has left an indelible mark in the emo community. Definitely leaning more into the post-hardcore realm, but remaining very melodic amongst the hard hitting drums and riffy guitars, we talk about the band's splash into the scene with Translating the Name, their iconic follow-up (lovingly referred to as "The Beetle Album"), and the seemingly revolving door between their two singers.
Follow us on Instagram! We try to only share the utmost of emo content. @NostalgicEmoDads
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NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Colin Cross (Dreams Of University, Broke Royals, Unkempt & Overcaffeinated Recording Studio)We are joined by our first Midwestern Emo guest!
Colin Cross grew up in the musical hotbed of Muncie, Indiana, and chats with us about his growth as a musician in the synth-forward pop-punk band Dreams of University. We talk about the influence of bands like Fall Out Boy and Motion City Soundtrack, what it was like writing and recording songs in the 2000s, the importance of MySpace for networking, and what led to the success and ultimate demise of DOU. Let's go!
If you've never had a chance to listen to Dreams of University...
2024-07-091h 52NostalgicEmoDadsBONUS: Our Dream BandsHave you ever played that game in your head, the one where you curate your own rock band comprised of your favorite musicians? Well, we sat down and did just that.
We picked some absolute legends of the scene, some obscure niche ones (looking at you, Jake), and, of course, we had to name our bands and make logos for them.
It's an All-American episode. Happy 4th.
If you want to see the band logos and awesome collages of all the members, ya gotta find us on insta! @NostalgicEmoDads
2024-07-0440 minNostalgicEmoDadsI Tore This Podcast Apart In My Head...The Balance And Composure DiscographyHeralding in the newer wave of emo, one that returns to its grunge roots, is Balance and Composure. Raw, aggressive, and drone-y are just some of the words we use to describe this band and their discography.
Let's go!
We're on instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads
2024-06-251h 41NostalgicEmoDadsBONUS: In Conversation With: Brandon Hambright (Photographer)Brandon Hambright was a staple in the Richmond emo scene since its earliest inception. He also had a camera. Growing up as a fan of music, he caught the bug for live performances in the DIY/emo/underground scene and decided he should start documenting it. What followed were several years attending shows big and small and capturing the growth and vibrant energy of the Richmond scene.
We talk about how he intersected with the Richmond music scene, what it was like being a self-taught visual artist, the digital media landscape of the time, some technical talk...
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NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Brandon Roundtree (Pt 2)The second part of our incredible conversation with frontman extraordinaire Brandon Roundtree of Conditions. We talk about their full-lengths "Fluorescent Youth" and "Full Of War," the taxing toll of tour life, closing out with some powerful "farewell" songs, and what follows after the band finished.
We also talk about their ridiculous, over-the-top, extremely hilarious project Spring Break. (Listen with headphones if your kids are around!)
https://thebandspringbreak.bandcamp.com/album/beer-me
Keep up with us on Instagram for fun memes, behind the scenes videos of recording, and...
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NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Brandon Roundtree (Conditions, Scarlet, FIAD, Spring Break) Part 1One of the heroes of the Richmond emo scene has to be Conditions. They were gentlemen, they wrote great songs, they were fiercely independent, and they loved their city.
We talk with frontman Brandon Roundtree about finding his voice in the early days with post-hardcore outfit Forever In A Day, then screaming in Scarlet, then ultimately transitioning into the powerhouse vocalist of Conditions.
We talk songwriting, the music scene, and the constructing of Conditions first two EPs before their full-length debut. Since Brandon was so incredibly gracious with his time with us, we decided to...
2024-06-042h 04
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Daniel Long (Race The Sun, Mayfair)There are a lot of beloved bands from the Richmond scene, but Race The Sun is right up near the top. They seamlessly crafted a sound that was aggressive and catchy, raw and bursting with energy; almost a perfect guidepost merging the sound of Richmond past with the sound of its future.
For Week 4 of our Richmond Series, we catch up with Daniel Long, the frontman for Race The Sun, and discuss his roots playing drums in ska punk, what it was like carving a space for melodic music in a city of hardcore crews, and finding success as a...
2024-05-282h 07
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Gregg Peterson (Reasons, Vessel, Au Revoir, Shy, Low)Richmond Series part 3!
We had the wonderful opportunity to talk with Gregg Peterson of SO many cool Richmond bands, beginning with his introduction to the scene through his older brother, his first band (shout out xREDLETTERROMANCEx) up to his current band, what it was like playing shows as the youngest member in every band, and a lot about Shy, Low's music - their album The Snake Behind The Sun was one of Derek and Jake's tops the year it came out (and still is).
Gregg is incredibly kind and a stellar guitar player, so you...
2024-05-212h 16
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Chris Baldwin (PART 2)The follow-up! We really wanted to highlight some special things about Chris recording bands in our scene, memories he had of recording OUR band(s), what it was like to record strangers in his apartment, and the legacy he left for bands with quality recordings.
Stick to the end for a surprise!
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2024-05-1649 min
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Chris Baldwin (Girls Get All The Action, Bet On Black, The Greater The Risk, The Process Recording) Part 1Round 2 of our Richmond Series is a conversation with our longtime friend Chris Baldwin! Chris recorded our metalcore band Of Accordance, as well as at least 40 other bands in the late 2000s in Richmond, but he's also an incredible musician in his own right!
For this episode, we talk to Chris about his time in the band Girls Get All The Action, their origin story, what led them to play electronic emo pop in a city steeped in hardcore, as well as his time in the post hardcore project Bet On Black. And how he finished his...
2024-05-141h 34
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Drew Vanlandingham (A Suffocating Signal, We Call This Courage, Contact)Our first guest in the Richmond Series highlighting the Emo scene in Richmond, Virginia during the 2000s is... Drew Vanlandingham!
Drew fronted the beloved emo act A Suffocating Signal, and we dive into the origin story, songwriting, playing vulnerable songs in a hardcore city, and what other bands in that time period made the scene so special.
He is currently playing guitar in the hardcore band Contact, so check out their new music and follow them on socials!
@contacthardcore
contacthardcore
We're also on instagram! So follow...
2024-05-071h 45
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Matt Carter (Emery, Bad Christian, Labeled Podcast)What a great convo!
Matt not only listened to our podcast on his band Emery, but he reached out and said he wanted to react and respond to it! So we did just that!
We talk about the litmus test for making a good song, his guitar playing style, arranging and producing Emery songs, busting some myths and spreading some truth about the Emery discography, and so much more! Let's go!
We Instagram if you do! @NostalgicEmoDads
2024-04-302h 07NostalgicEmoDadsPractice Makes Perfect Podcasts...The Cute Is What We Aim For DiscographyCute Is What We Aim For - a band name that rolls off the tongue of scene emo kids, but for those outside the scene, it's quite a name.
This week we discuss the very limited discography of this seemingly "flash-in-the-pan" band, what makes them still worth listening to (or not?), and, as always, Jake's hot takes.
We're on Instagram if you do too!
Give us a follow: @NostalgicEmoDads
2024-04-231h 31NostalgicEmoDadsIt's Like A Podcast With Erasures At Both Ends...The Emery DiscographyEmery is a band that has always been MASSIVELY creative musically. There is so much talent in this group. At some points, it seems to get the better of them (according to Jake and Derek), but overall there is usually always so much to listen for and enjoy with Emery's discography.
Join us as we travel through it all, starting with The Weak's End (Happy 20th Birthday!) to Rub Some Dirt On It, and all the ups and downs and lefts and rights that came between.
Follow us on Instagram for funny memes and videos...
2024-04-092h 41NostalgicEmoDadsPodcasts and True Believers...The Academy Is... DiscographyAttention! Attention!
So LiStEn Up!
This week is all about the discography of The Academy Is...a band with a really signature and special sound. Some may say refined? Reined in? Simple? Poppy? Either way, there are some special records and special songs by this band, and we get all into it.
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2024-03-261h 08
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Robby Reider (The Spotlight, The Friday Night Boys, Sad Dads Club, Bounce House, Branch)Robby Reider is such a compelling character from the Deleware/Maryland/DC/Northern Virginia (aka DMV) scene. And he is the absolute biggest fan of it. He's made it his personal mission to capture the era through his enterprise Bob Records, check it out on Bandcamp! (www.bobrecords.bandcamp.com)
He played bass in the incredible band The Spotlight, and shares stories about the band's history and songwriting, their "implosion" and reformation, as well as transitioning to playing bass in the pop-rock act The Friday Night Boys! Also of note, we discuss the inimitable musical mastermind Paul...
2024-03-122h 44NostalgicEmoDadsI Still Feel This Podcast, Pt 4...The Emarosa DiscographyEmarosa.
A band with a TON of history, and maybe controversy?
This band has gone through so many different versions and eras, spanning genres but still remaining firmly in the "underground" scene. Jake's number one album of 2023 was "Sting" by Emarosa. He wanted to talk about them.
Let's go!
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2024-02-272h 20NostalgicEmoDadsYour Headphones, This Podcast, Don't Bother Angel…The Taking Back Sunday DiscographyOur most divisive episode yet! The fellas dive back through the discography of emo mainstays/founders Taking Back Sunday. They released their latest album just months ago, called "152," and you should check it out! We share our opinions on it, as well as every other TBS release. Let's go!
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2024-02-131h 59
NostalgicEmoDadsIn Conversation With: Ryan Kirkland (Between The Trees, Ryan Kirkland)One of the greatest underrated/unknown bands from the scene has to be the legendary Between The Trees. We sit for a lovely chat with Ryan Kirkland, the frontman/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist to cover the origins of the band, what the emo scene was like, how impactful his music has been on us over the years, what he's up to now (in music and outside of music), and of course, who his favorite emo bands were from back in the day. Ryan is an awesome dude, and he was so gracious with his time with us. Please go check out...
2024-01-302h 07NostalgicEmoDadsDear Podcast, My Middle-Aged Angst Has A Streaming Count... The From First To Last DiscographyIs From First To Last *the* defining emo band? We discuss how their image matched the intensity and emotion of their music, and how that image found its way into Hot Topics (and Myspace profiles) throughout the country. The history of the varied lead singers, how some albums do not hold up, and which album Jake picks as his favorite all get covered in this episode. Let's go!
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2024-01-161h 56NostalgicEmoDadsIf You Wanted A Podcast Written About You...The Mayday Parade DiscographyMayday Parade is one of the most consistent bands from the "emo" scene. We dive back through their catalogue, talk about the albums that hit and the ones that missed, the history of the band and our own personal growth during those years, and learn why Jake doesn't think "Anywhere But Here" is that bad.
We love Mayday Parade.
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2024-01-061h 33NostalgicEmoDadsNostalgicEmoDads TrailerLet's go!
Derek, Jake, and Andrew are three friends, dads, musicians, and possibly nostalgists, who are excited to bring you a new podcast diving back into the discographies of important "emo" bands from the 2000s. We'll share our opinions and memories of bands, albums, and songs in particular; we'll talk with bands and important figures from the era to get their take on what was so special in that time; and we'll even introduce you to some new artists/musicians to share how the emo scene of the 2000s still inspires them.
We'll also inevitably talk about fatherhood, and how...
2023-12-1700 min