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Y-Button9. Tom Mullen (Washed Up Emo)Music industry extraordinaire and founder of Washed Up Emo, Tom Mullen, joins the show to discuss his lifelong fascination with video games, the link between music and games, staying relevant with the youths, and his love of strategy guides. Can you guess the song he brought to Guitar Hero III?------Washed Up Emohttps://www.washedupemo.com/Is This Band Emo?http://isthisbandemo.com/------Music'Liminal Fields' by Vulture Featherhttps://vulturefeather.bandcamp.com/album/liminal-fields------...
2023-08-101h 10
Washed Up Emo#180 - Mike Reed (Small Brown Bike)Like two friends who haven’t spoken in a bit. Mike and I start talking about a show i saw of theirs at the beginning of the pod. Mike was absolutely a joy to speak with albeit with some audio issues thanks to cell phones and not being able to do this in person. Also you may hear some beeps, not sure if the NSA was listening but if they are, I hope they enjoyed the trip down memory lane with Mike about the band, his life and what music has meant to him. I also seem to have had a...
2020-11-3050 min
Washed Up Emo#179 - Mike Parsell (Frail)Today, we have someone on the podcast that changed my life. Mike Parsell, guitarist from the band Frail. Frail were from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and when they played a local teen center near me in high school, I was absolutely hooked. Only around from 1993-1996, they influenced countless bands we love today when the worlds of emo and hardcore collided without dollar signs. Mike was very nice at the beginning of this podcast, letting me nerd out a bit about the first time I saw them and was very open about the band, his thoughts now about the music, and what i...
2020-11-1644 min
Washed Up Emo#178 - Tonie Joy (Moss Icon)Today we welcome Tonie Joy from Moss Icon. Moss Icon were around for only four years but impacted two genres and countless bands after their short time together. They are an icon in this scene and it was absolutely fascinating to hear Tonie’s perspective on DIY and the music scene from his vantage point of being in this band from 1987-1991. We talk about how he met Jonathan Vance, finding punk and hardcore in the suburbs of DC, and the first time he heard the word emo. We also go deep into his relationship with the word and what he...
2020-10-261h 29
Washed Up Emo#177 - Conor OberstToday, we welcome a legend, Conor Mullen Oberst to the podcast. No, I didn’t just add my last name to his name, that’s his actual middle name and we talk about it and no, we discussed it. We are not related. Mr Oberst was very gracious with his time while having some work done on his house, which you’ll hear at times during the podcast. It was an honor to discuss such life changing events as seeing Fugazi when he was 11 and the first time he heard the word emo at 16. We also chat about his feelings...
2020-10-121h 15
Washed Up Emo#176 - Gared O'Donnell (Planes Mistaken for Stars)Today on the podcast is Gared O’Donnell from Planes Mistaken for Stars. Gared and I recently connected after he heard an earlier podcast, episode 110 to be exact, with writer Jason Heller about the impact of Planes Mistaken for Stars and the untimely death of band member Matt Bellinger. Gared hadn’t heard this episode until recently and reached out to me after he listened. We ended up talking a bit and he agreed to come on the podcast. This episode now takes on a little extra weight. The interview, done in May of this year was before Gared was di...
2020-09-071h 14
Washed Up Emo#175 - Thomas Barnett (Strike Anywhere, Inquisition)Today on the podcast we welcome Thomas Barnett from Strike Anywhere. A legend in the punk scene and someone that I’ve been following since 1999 when I first heard Strike Anywhere and their brand of political punk from Richmond, VA. When Thomas from Strike Anywhere first jumped on the phone with me said he was shy and not really a good talker. Well, he was completely wrong and I just sat back for most of this interview and listened to the master who has been going to shows since the 80s. he talked about learning how to put on sho...
2020-08-201h 18
Washed Up Emo#174 - Jon Marburger (I Hate Myself)Today we welcome Jon Marburger from I Hate Myself. I Hate Myself were a three piece emo band from Gainesville, Florida and were around for only a short time from 1997-1998 and then reunited in 2003 and 2005. Not the longest career but to me, a cornerstone and trailblazer for the music we all love that followed. If you have any interest in the history of this genre and I Hate Myself hasn’t come into your life yet, I ask you to stick around and hear Jon’s words. We talk about his thoughts on his history in the scene, I Hate...
2020-08-061h 19
Washed Up Emo#173 - Alex Dunham (Hoover)Alex Dunham, singer and guitarist for the band and I connected in NYC right before the pandemic took hold in early March. It's crazy to hear our conversation have zero of the weight of conversations happening with our friends and family today. A time capsule for what was before this insanity we’re all in now. It’s also the last time I did an interview in my apartment in NYC. I insanely miss doing interviews in person because there’s time to gauge an answer, a pause, the eye contact, and the laughs. I’m happy someone captured the moment o...
2020-07-271h 14
Washed Up Emo#172 - Chris Simpson (Mineral, The Gloria Record, and Mountain Time)So great to have Chris Simpson back on the podcast. Since we last spoke all the back for episode 15 of this podcast, Mineral wasn’t even reunited yet. We had a lot to catch up on. We talked about the Mineral 25th anniversary and how it was different from the reunion in 2014, the two new songs they wrote for the 25th anniversary book, and The Gloria Record’s reissue of A Lull in Traffic. I also continue to grill Chris about the unheard Gloria Record album I want him to finish and discuss the amazing new Mountain Time album at lengt...
2020-07-1958 min
Washed Up Emo#171 - Danny Pound (Vitreous Humor, The Regrets)Today, we welcome Danny Pound from Vitreous Humor and The Regrets. In this podcast, I’ve tried to go back and find the origin, the meaning, and the stories behind this genre. In this episode, we go back to the start with Danny Pound. Danny’s band Vitreous Humor in the late 80s was the first band signed to Crank! Records and also their first release in 1994. Along with Boys Life, they were some of the first bands from this label out of the gate for a time that was hugely influential to me. The band broke up before I had...
2020-06-231h 08
Washed Up Emo#170 - A Tribute to Jeff Hanson (Singer, Songwriter, M.I.J)When I look back on my life and what albums had an immediate impact on me from the 90s, one jumps out that I felt never got their due. The band was M.I.J and the singer of that band, Jeff Hanson. Jeff tragically died in 2009 and left a wealth of material from three solo albums on Kill Rock Stars to an album and EP on the legendary Caulfield Records. I wanted to find a couple of folks to talk about Jeff and his life, stories, and legacy. Speaking about Jeff in this episode is Bob Nanna from Braid...
2020-05-0648 min
Washed Up Emo#169 - Whitmer Thomas (Comedian, Musician, The Golden One HBO Special)Today, we welcome Whitmer Thomas. You’re saying, who is Whitmer? Whitmer is a comedian that recently had a 1-hour comedy special on HBO called The Golden One. It’s also an album of music with the same name that you can listen to on our favorite DSP. Whit was a musician before a comedian and has quite the extensive knowledge of punk, hardcore, and emo from his days playing in emo and screamo bands. To that, Whitmer jokes throughout his HBO special about bands we all know and love. You should search it out, as there isn’t a more...
2020-04-2448 min
Washed Up Emo#168 - Guy Picciotto (Rites of Spring, Fugazi)Today, we welcome a legend. Guy Picciotto from Rites of Spring and Fugazi. You may also know him from Happy Go Licky or One Last Wish. Insert another obscure band to tweet at me later. In my years of doing this podcast, I never expected to have such legends of the genre. I’m glad I waited because Guy speaks about his feelings about the word emo and how it’s changed over the years. Really eye opening and wasn’t expecting him to expound on that as much as he did. Definitely stick around for that. Rites of Sprin...
2020-02-171h 13
Washed Up Emo#167 - The Hard Times (Matt Saincome, Bill Conway, Krissy Howard)Today we welcome Matt Saincome, Bill Conway and Krissy Howard from The Hard Times! The world famous satirical site stopped by Washed Up Emo on their recent book tour to talk about how the site started, how they come up with all the funny headlines, some regrets they’ve had, and I challenge them to come up with some emo headlines on the spot. A truly inspiring tale of finding something you love and making it your job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.sub...
2020-02-031h 12
Washed Up Emo#166 - William Goldsmith (Sunny Day Real Estate, The Fire Theft, Foo Fighters, Assertion)Today we welcome drummer, William Goldsmith from Sunny Day Real Estate. You may also know him from The Fire Theft, Foo Fighters or his new band called Assertion. William and I had an amazing discussion about how he got into music, meeting Jeremy Enigk, the formation of Sunny Day Real Estate, and the lasting impact of the band. We also talk about how he met his close friend and bandmate in Assertion, Justin Tamminga, who you’ll hear speak up at times during the podcast. William’s story is one of perseverance, admitting when you need to fix yourse...
2020-01-201h 10
Washed Up Emo#165 - Steve Pedersen (Criteria, The White Octave, Cursive)Today we welcome Steve Pedersen from such bands as Cursive, The White Octave, Slowdown Virginia, and Criteria. The boys in Criteria, after 15 years, have a new album entitled “Years,” coming out on 15 Passenger Records next month and Steve was kind enough to spend some time with Washed Up to talk about it. If you’re listening to this in the future, it’s out now on streaming services. In this episode, we dive into how Steve met Tim and Matt from Cursive, what was the glue and luck behind the Omaha scene, and how that led to Saddle Creek Records starting...
2019-12-161h 20
Washed Up Emo#164 - Jimmy LaValle (The Album Leaf)Today we welcome Jimmy LaValle from The Album Leaf. Jimmy and I met up in Los Angeles to talk about his early days from the 90s in San Diego being exposed to DIY and screamo to touring with bands like The Get Up Kids, Piebald, and Jimmy Eat World. We also dive into The Album Leaf project, how he met Sigur Rós, the Sub Pop Records days, and how he’s now busy with film scoring. It all makes sense and how each one happened all started with putting yourself out there and being involved. Jimmy’s story is one o...
2019-12-091h 30
Washed Up Emo#163 - Matt Pryor (20th Anniversary of "Something to Write Home About")We welcome again on the podcast for a 3rd time, Matt Pryor from The Get Up Kids. In this episode we discuss at length, the 20th anniversary of their album "Something to Write Home About."Matt and I discuss the making of the record, we go track by track on stories and lyrics behind the songs and the release of the record on Vagrant. We also dive into the aftermath after it’s release and boom of emo that followed. We spend time reflecting the album’s lasting impact with fans and the band that continues to this day. ...
2019-11-251h 34
Washed Up Emo#162 - Scott Hobart (Giants Chair)Today we welcome singer, guitarist and lyricist, Scott Hobart from Giants Chair. Giants Chair are a midwest band that in the early 90s influenced many in the scene we know today. Starting out on the legendary Caulfield Records, Giants Chair have been off and on over the years and continued to be talked about when this genre and era is mentioned. Now they’re about to release their new album “Prefabylon” out December 6th on Spartan Records. If this is the future, it’s out now on streaming services. I think I giggled or laughed more than most episodes as Scott an...
2019-11-181h 03
Washed Up Emo#161 - Tracy Wilson (Dahlia Seed, Positive No)Today we welcome Tracy Wilson from Dahlia Seed. You may also know her from her other bands Souvenir, Ringfinger or Positive No. If it is a no, let me explain. Tracy is an icon in the emo scene because she made her own path and her own rules on how to make it in the scene. Tracy and I talk about her many bands, jobs and stories over the years that intertwine the icons of the scene and little known ones that deserve a second look. A free flowing interview done in my apartment in NYC that was really enjoyable...
2019-10-281h 30
Washed Up Emo#160 - Casey James Prestwood (Hot Rod Circuit, The Burning Angels)Today we welcome Casey James Prestwood from Hot Rod Circuit. Casey and I talk through the history of Hot Rod Circuit and his current endeavors with country music and his band The Burning Angels. Casey recently released a 7” out with fellow friend Josh Berwanger on Lost Broadcast Records that’s worth checking out. If you ever wanted to know the ins and outs of what went down in the early 2000s, Hot Rod Circuit was right there. Casey weaves such a beautiful story through the eras, labels, and both hits and misses. I mostly sit back in this episode and let...
2019-10-011h 27
Washed Up Emo#159 - Dan Didier (20th Anniversary of "Very Emergency")We welcome back Dan Didier from The Promise Ring to talk about the album “Very Emergency.” Why do you ask? Because today, September 28th, 2019 is the 20th anniversary of this album’s release on Jade Tree Records! To that, I wanted to find a fun way to celebrate and talk about the album. So Dan and I connected earlier this week to discuss many things including the inspiration of the album artwork, the backlash at the time, the one video they did for the album, Kim Colleta’s honest opinion of the album and also her prowess for taping NBA games...
2019-09-281h 02
Washed Up Emo#158 - Tim KinsellaToday we welcome Tim Kinsella. You may know Tim from such bands as Cap’n Jazz, Owls, Make Believe, and Joan of Arc. He’s currently playing music with his wife in Good F**k. Tim and I spent time talking about his work ethic, the word emo, and the podcast interview starts with us discussing the recent Joan of Arc documentary and where they got the footage and stuff for it and Tim’s thoughts on saving things… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washed...
2019-09-1048 min
Washed Up Emo#157 - Jamie Stillman (EarthQuaker Devices, Harriet the Spy)Today we welcome Jamie Stillman from EarthQuaker Devices, an effects pedal company out of Akron, Ohio. Jamie was also in bands you may have heard of like The Party of Helicopters, Fringe Candidate, Relaxer (his current band,) and my favorite, Harriet the Spy. Harriet the Spy was a band out of Kent, Ohio that was around from 1993-1998 and was an actual screamo band. They were one of the first screamo bands I ever heard when I started getting into all of this stuff. Also from 1993 to 2002, Jamie ran Donut Friends Records and put out a ton of punk, metal...
2019-08-131h 02
Washed Up Emo#156 - Jade Lilitri (Oso Oso)Jade and I connected early on during the first album, "Real Stories Of True People Who Looked Kind Of Like Monsters." I was a huge fan and supporter. Following that debut, it was great to see the mainstream press take a liking to him after the amazing follow-up, "The Yunahon Mixtape." Now the album coming out August 16th, "Basking in the Glow," should propel him to another level. It’s that good. On the podcast, Jade and I discuss his early music life getting heckled, the new album, and there’s a good portion about the NBA, which we’re both h...
2019-07-221h 18
Washed Up Emo#155 - Chris Crisci (The Appleseed Cast)Today, we welcome Chris Crisci from The Appleseed Cast. Chris has been on my list for the entire 8 years of this podcast’s existence. I am honored to finally have him on the podcast. I loved Chris’ appreciation for the scene, constantly challenging himself, and not resting while making the band work alongside his day job, family and life. The band’s discography is one of my favorites in all of my music and to finally hear some of the questions I’ve had over the years was a true treat. Last, to note, there is a new album by the band...
2019-06-2456 min
Washed Up Emo#154 - Ian MacKayeA few months ago, I asked a couple of prior podcast guests Brian Lowit from Lovitt Records and now Dischord Records and John Davis from Q and Not U, if they thought an in-person interview could happen. Through their help and a little timing of a personal wedding in DC set this plan in motion. As this podcast gets into its 8th year with no signs of slowing down, I thought it was time to have the person partly responsible for why I first got into straightedge, punk, hardcore, and the DIY ethos I continue to carry through during m...
2019-06-101h 11
Washed Up Emo#153 - Mitch Wilson (No Knife)Today we welcome Mitch Wilson from No Knife! Mitch and I have spoken to each other over the years and finally got some time to chat. We got deep into the San Diego scene, meeting Rocket from the Crypt and Drive like Jehu and early days of being on a label associated with a major. How No Knife met The Get Up Kids, their deep relationship with Lazycain and Jimmy Eat World. We find out that we both utilize a set of jokes that we use relentlessly to our friends and family. Finally, chat about his life as a dad...
2019-05-201h 22
Washed Up Emo#152 - John Vanderslice (Tiny Telephone Recording)Today we welcome John Vanderslice. I found out about John through his album in 2000 called, Mass Suicide Occult Figurines, on Barsuk Records. It stuck with me and I’ve followed him since. Last month, he released his latest album “The Cedars” on Native Cat Recordings. He’s on tour with Pedro the Lion and worth a listen if you’ve never dived into the mind of Vanderslice. We talk about how he started late in music, how creating music takes some narcissism to survive, about the loss of life, and the depression that he’s been dealing with, including how this albu...
2019-05-061h 27
Washed Up Emo#151 - Adam Pfahler (Jawbreaker)A documentary was released a few years ago called "Don’t Break Down," about Jawbreaker. Fun fact: Dan Didier, drummer for the Promise Ring, Maritime and Vermont was the producer of the film! After seeing a screening of the film, I was fascinated at how much footage they had of Jawbreaker. I found out later from Dan that Adam was the one that has been saving everything. When I approached Adam to do the podcast a couple of years ago, Adam said we would need to wait as they were just about to announce all of the reunion shows. ...
2019-04-221h 15
Washed Up Emo#150 - Mike and Nate Kinsella (American Football)Wow, we made it to 150 episodes. Crazy to think about all the folks that have come on to share their story with you and I. To that, a big part of this is agreeing to be open and talk about their music. American Football gets the gold star. Before the reunions, in January 2014, Mike was on the podcast for the first time chatting about his career. For LP2, I had everyone in American Football individually to discuss reuniting and what it was like to write together again.So for LP3 I wanted to do something different…This...
2019-04-011h 07
Washed Up Emo#149 - David Bazan (Pedro the Lion)David Bazan has always been on my list to be on the podcast, it just took almost 8 years. I always sorta thought he’d want nothing to do with me or the podcast. As with this stuff, I got over it and just asked. It worked and fittingly, David has also resurrected Pedro the Lion, with the first album under that name in 15 years. The album “Phoenix” out on Polyvinyl Records, is an amazing return. David and I speak about his religious upbringing, lots of Fugazi and we talk a lot about what music does to us when we close our ey...
2019-03-251h 11
Washed Up Emo#148 - Matt Traxler (Brandtson, Steadfast Records)Today we welcome Matt Traxler, guitarist from Brandtson. The band, out of Cleveland was on Deep Elm and The Militia Group back in the day and they recently reissued some lost demos through Matt’s label Steadfast Records. Super fun talking to Matt and a band that if you didn’t realize was around then or now, it’s worth going back and listening to their records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2019-03-181h 01
Washed Up Emo#147 - Fredrik Brändström (Starmarket)I first heard Starmarket on the 3rd Emo Diaries compilation in 1999 and soon after they released their third album “Four Hours Light.” I was instantly blown away with the post-hardcore sound and the next level indie rock/emo sensibility. I never met these guys back in the day and with some reunion shows recently in Japan and their home country of Sweden, I slide into the DMs on Instagram to see if they’d be up to chatting about their band. Fredrik, the lead singer and guitar player, was more than happy to chat. Learn more about your ad choices...
2019-02-2529 min
Washed Up Emo#146 - Steve Schiltz (Longwave)Today we welcome Steve Schiltz from Longwave. Steve is also an accomplished music producer and composer for film, TV and advertising. If you’re wondering why Steve is on. I have three reasons.First, when I moved to NYC, the Brooklyn thing was about to blow up and I was working at a label nearby a lot of these venues in the city where bands like the Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and others cut their teeth. Longwave were active around the same time as well and I loved them.Second, I was and still am, obsessed with shoe ga...
2019-02-111h 15
Washed Up Emo#145 - Hutch Harris (The Thermals)We’re back and stoked to have episode 145 of the podcast with Hutch Harris, most widely know from the band, The Thermals. Hutch and I have been conversing back and forth on Twitter for years. I’d always loved his take on music, especially the punk and hardcore references. As a fan of his band, The Thermals, I was bummed when not long ago they called it quits. In addition to Hutch being a songwriter, I had also enjoyed his writing he’s done with various outlets, especially a recent piece on Pete Shelley from the Buzzcocks. On top of all th...
2019-01-281h 02
Washed Up Emo#143 - Lauren Mayberry (CHVRCHES)Lauren and I connected a few years ago and I found out she listened to the podcast! The stars aligned and we finally caught up recently to chat. Lauren is a massive emo fan and we chat deeply about her early days playing drums in bands around Glasgow, Scotland that helped shape who she is today. She was in a couple killer bands before this including Boyfriend/Girlfriend and Blue Sky Archives. Both are mathy, epic and remind me of the mid 90s. Find those on Bandcamp. You should also know the other two members in CHVRCHES, Martin and Ia...
2018-12-1054 min
Washed Up Emo#141 - Justin Courtney Pierre (Motion City Soundtrack)Today we welcome Justin Courtney Pierre, who you may know from Motion City Soundtrack, Farewell Continental or The Rapture Twins. He recently released his first solo album entitled “In The Drink” that we discuss extensively in this episode and what it took to make it happen. We also chat about his upbringing with friends and family that helped him get into music, his years in speech therapy and the label of pop punk and emo with the band. Plus we talk about his struggles with dependence on drugs and alcohol and what he feels like looking back at those years...
2018-11-121h 15
Washed Up Emo#140 - Ian King (Author)Today we welcome Ian King, author of Appetite for Definition: The A to Z Guide to Rock Genres. This book contains 100s of genres explained and as we will discuss, there’s a way to jump around and learn about other genres by way of like minded artist, genres that connect and specific songs. I had the honor of being interviewed for the book and you can guess which genres I was a part of. We talk a lot about genres in general, his take on emo, upbringing in Seattle, finding out about punk and his amazing homemade emo shi...
2018-11-051h 06
Washed Up Emo#135 - Chris "Poppy" Popadak (Hawthorne Heights)Today we welcome Chris Popadak from Hawthorne Heights. Chris has been drumming with the band as a touring and session member since 2014 and joined fully last year. We connected because we’ve definitely used Hawthorne Heights as an example of when emo goes wrong and Chris wanted to set the story straight…. When we spoke over email he mentioned that he was into a bunch of the older stuff, the band knew they weren’t emo and to let me know they are still a band! Plus they haven’t stopped being a band, releasing a bunch of music independently, since th...
2018-07-2744 min
Washed Up Emo#134 - Nathan Hardy (Microwave)Today we welcome Nathan Hardy from the band Microwave. Microwave just finished up a little run with Jimmy Eat World and The Hotelier and it was high time to get Nathan to chat. We talk a lot about being labeled emo, his struggle and acceptance of growing out of the mormon church, being homeless for a time and feeling like a big kid when everyone else moves on and “grows up.” I remind him that Microwave is a horrible band name for SEO and Nathan searches his band name on Google for the first time. He also goes in depth on w...
2018-07-201h 01
Washed Up Emo#132 - Anthony Green (Circa Survive, Saosin, The Sound of Animals Fighting)Today we welcome Anthony Green from Circa Survive, Saosin and the Sound of Animals Fighting. My history with Anthony goes back to the early days of Circa Survive and working alongside him at Equal Vision Records for the Juturna and On Letting Go album releases. As the years passed, we stayed in touch and would see each other as you do when a band rolls through town. Anthony was always super into what I was doing with Washed Up Emo and check in when I’d post something about The Promise Ring or Braid. Anthony came along at an amazing ti...
2018-07-0558 min
Washed Up Emo#128 - Susie Ulrey (Pohgoh)Today we welcome Susie Ulrey from the band Pohgoh. I first heard about the band on the first volume of the Emo Diaries compilation. They were everything I wanted in a band when I was playing music back in the day. Susie and I met up in New York City recently to chat and we discussed her upbringing in Florida, getting into the scene, her crush on Brent with a bowl cut and why a community is so important. We also chat about her living with MS and the many challenges of daily life and trying to continue to make...
2018-05-0748 min
Washed Up Emo#127 - Scott Vogel (Terror, Buried Alive, Despair)Today we welcome Scott Vogel from the band's Despair, Buried Alive and Terror. You’re probably confused right now, hear me out. Scott is a huge emo fan and professed his love for Texas is the Reason, Split Lip and Chris Higdon from Elliott multiple times including a dream scenario for Chris you need to hear in its entirety. Scott also mentions the time he kept singing the chorus of Jimmy Eat World’s "Sweetness" for a whole tour annoying his band. We talk at length about the hardcore scene and how time off from the band both saved the band...
2018-04-3056 min
Washed Up Emo#123 - Buddy Nielsen (Senses Fail)We talk about Senses Fail's new album "If There Is Light, It Will Find You" and how the band got their start, the crazy time in the mid-00s when everyone was getting signed. Buddy speaks candidly about what bands were thinking as the emo boom took hold in NJ and in other parts of the country and world. A fun chat and one where he didn’t hold back. I loved hearing his take on emo and the shape it took when Senses Fail were gaining popularity. Thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
2018-02-051h 09
Washed Up Emo#118 - Unheard Mineral Interview from 1997I met John Frazier in college when he was working at Tooth and Nail/Solid State Records. We’d nerd out about bands and stayed in touch over the years. Now, he runs an amazing label called Spartan Records. Go support, listen, buy something from the label if you get a chance. Great person and a great friend. Just a few weeks ago, he sends me this Mineral interview out of the blue. I am blown away by it. He told me in a subsequent email that it was a Mineral interview he did 20 years ago while they were on to...
2017-12-2520 min
Washed Up Emo#116 - Greg Bennick (Trial, Between Earth & Sky)Today we welcome Greg Bennick from the hardcore band Trial. You’re probably wondering, what does this have to do with emo? Fortunately for you, Greg is an amazing motivational speaker and storyteller. His take on the 90s, music scenes and how we are dealing with the things that are around us was enlightening and highly entertaining. I hope you enjoy. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2017-12-041h 23
Washed Up Emo#115 - Matt Scottoline (Everyone Everywhere, Hurry)Matt and I talked about the Philly scene’s connection to the emo revival, Everyone Everywhere’s history and his current band Hurry. Matt also realizes I came up with IsThisBandEmo.com and we have some fun with that site to finish out the episode.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2017-11-271h 21
Washed Up Emo#111 - Anthony Roman (Garden Variety, Radio 4)Anthony Roman, bass and vocals for the band Garden Variety is our guest for episode 111 of the podcast! This episode is supported by Mack Weldon. For the best basics a guy can get that actually last, MackWeldon.com. Support the Washed Up Emo Podcast with the code DEFENDEMO for 20% off your order at MackWeldon.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2017-10-301h 17
Washed Up Emo#110 - Jason Heller (Writer) - Remembering Matt Bellinger (Planes Mistaken for Stars)Today we welcome Jason Heller, writer for NPR, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone and Pitchfork. He’s also been a longtime Denver resident who was there at the beginning of the 90s emo era. Little known fact, he was a band called The Blue Ontario with members of Christie Front Drive around then too. He was also very good friends with Matt Bellinger, a member of Planes Mistaken for Stars who recently lost his life. Jason wrote a beautiful piece for the local paper Westword and I thought it would be great to have him on to talk ab...
2017-10-0255 min
Washed Up Emo#105 - Chris Leo (Native Nod, The Van Pelt)Today we have Chris Leo. He was in Native Nod, a band referenced often as an originator of screamo. Then he went on to form The Van Pelt that is well loved and should be mentioned a lot more than they are when you talk about the history of emo. The Van Pelt have some reunion shows coming up and it was high time to have Chris on to chat. I even went to New Jersey for this! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices G...
2017-07-101h 08
Washed Up Emo#101 - Seth Nanaa (Indian Summer)Fitting for episode 101, we go back to school with one of the forefathers of emo and welcome Seth Nanaa from Indian Summer. Indian Summer were around less than a year in the early 90s but spawned many after them with their experimentation and not to be missed live show. Seth has gone on to live a very full life and still to this day, holding onto the ideals of music being something you do for love, not money. If you even have the slightest interest in where this genre began and why it’s where it is, this episode is a...
2017-05-0848 min
Washed Up Emo#99 - Brett Detar (The Juliana Theory)Today we welcome Brett Detar from The Juliana Theory. The band recently announced a reunion tour so it was time to get Brett to talk with us on the podcast. Little did I know but Brett and I were both at a Sunny Day Real Estate show NYC back in 2000 and he noticed my Washed Up Emo shirt at SDRE’s reunion in 2009 as well. After my mind was blown with those two facts, Brett and I talked about his past including obsession with Fugazi, his history with Zao and what happened at The Juliana Theory’s first practice. Along the...
2017-04-241h 16
Washed Up Emo#95 - Jay Adelberg (El 'N' Gee Club, Hot Topic)Who is Jay Adelberg? Jay booked the El 'N' Gee club in Connecticut from 1991-2001 and was one of the first to jump on the emo boom by booking The Get Up Kids, Saves the Day early on and even Brand New’s first show in CT. Jay then transitioned to Hot Topic in 2001 as the music buyer. Simply, if you bought music in Hot Topic from 01 to 2012, he was responsible. Jay talks about the changes Hot Topic had to make over the years, how he learned from his own mistakes and when he knew it was time to leave th...
2017-02-2055 min
Washed Up Emo#94 - A Tribute to Jon BunchEpisode 94, A Tribute to Jon Bunch. To give some context, last year at this time, episode 57 of the podcast with Jon Bunch was to my knowledge the last interview Jon did. It was incredibly sad but also a place for people to learn about Jon forever. I was so honored to have spoken to him and be able to share his story. Last March there was a benefit show in Santa Ana California for Jon’s son Jack. It had an amazing line up of bands and people traveled from all over the world for the show. I had the pl...
2017-02-131h 06
Washed Up Emo#92 - Mark Trombino (Donut Friend, Producer, Musician)Episode 92 is with producer, musician and Donut Friend owner Mark Trombino. Mark has had a huge impact on the independent scene not just drumming for Drive Like Jehu but for being a producer, mixer or engineer on some of the most important records of emo. From Boilermaker, Garden Variety, Knapsack, No Knife, Rocket from the Crypt, Mineral, The Jealous Sound, Finch, The Starting Line, Weston, Motion City Soundtrack, Pinback, All Time Low just to name a few… and of course can’t forget his work with Blink-182 and Jimmy Eat World. We discuss growing up in Orange County, CA, his time...
2017-01-301h 25
Washed Up Emo#91 - Leslie Simon (Writer)Episode 91 we welcome writer Leslie Simon. Leslie worked at Alternative Press for years and you probably know her for the books “Everybody Hurts” and “Wish You Were Here.” She also has a book called “Geek Girls Unite.” A veteran of the scene, knows everything about emo and hung with every band we know and love, Leslie essentially talks me off the ledge for the episode, what a great therapist. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/
2017-01-241h 01
Washed Up Emo#85 - Tom May (The Menzingers)Today we welcome Tom May from The Menzingers. Tom and I discuss his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, advice for bands getting courted (hint: free dinners) and The Menzingers connection to the emo and hardcore scenes. Plus we discuss the upcoming new album “After the Party.” You’ll notice some beautiful birds chirping in the background while Tom talks. That’s called nature and something I don’t get a lot of in NYC so I kept it in. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full ac...
2016-11-1458 min
Washed Up Emo#84 - John Davis (Q and Not U, Title Tracks)Today we welcome John Davis from Q and Not U and Title Tracks. John and I talk about his new Title Tracks album, discuss the Washington DC scene and some of his favorite bands from the late 90s. Also, I find out about the amazing job John has at University Maryland as an archivist. One amazing project we talk about is archiving Ian MacKaye’s enormous fanzine collection. John has a wealth of knowledge and insight into favorite time from the emo era and he was generous enough to share it. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)
2016-11-071h 14
Washed Up Emo#83 - Anthony Raneri (Bayside)Today we welcome lead singer and guitar player Anthony Raneri from Bayside. Anthony and I talk about the new album “Vacancy,” we discuss when emo/screamo went downhill and what word is worse and a bit about the most recent Where’s the band? tour. Anthony couldn’t have been more gracious with his time. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2016-10-311h 00
Washed Up Emo#82 - Steve Holmes (American Football)Welcome to Episode 82 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. Last but not least in the American Football series is guitar player Steve Holmes. Steve and I chat about his guitar playing in American Football, Steve turns the tables on the podcast and starts asking about emo and we debate a bit. Finally he goes through his amazing personal 7” collection. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2016-10-2058 min
Washed Up Emo#81 - Nate Kinsella (American Football)Welcome to Episode 81 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. Next up on the American Football series is Nate Kinsella. Nate although wasn’t part of the original recording, he played bass for the reunion shows and was a big part of the new record. Previously, Nate and Mike Kinsella worked together on an Owen album. As you say, it’s in the family. Nate is also starting a family with his wife and we talk about what advice the other dads in American Football gave him, laundromat etiquette and if his baby is a boy or a girl. Audio wise, ther...
2016-10-1951 min
Washed Up Emo#80 - Mike Kinsella (American Football)Welcome to Episode 80 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. As far as bands go associated with emo, there isn’t one as revered as American Football. I’ve had the esteemed pleasure to have every member of the band on the podcast to talk about this new album and of course, the past. Next up is American Football’s Mike Kinsella. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2016-10-1858 min
Washed Up Emo#79 - Steve Lamos (American Football)Welcome to Episode 79 of the Washed Up Emo podcast. As far as bands go associated with emo, there isn’t one as revered as American Football. I’ve had the esteemed pleasure to have every member of the band on the podcast to talk about the new album and of course, the past. First up is American Football’s drummer Steve Lamos. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2016-10-1754 min
Washed Up Emo#77 - Ben Walsh (Tigers Jaw)Welcome to episode 77 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. Today we welcome Ben Walsh from the band Tigers Jaw who are one of my favorites from the current scene today. Ben and I discuss how the band started in Pennsylvania, traversing through the genres and the current independent scene. We also chat about some bands that Ben thinks we should check out and what’s next for the band. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.sub...
2016-10-1155 min
Washed Up Emo#75 - John Gaviglio (Bear Vs Shark)Welcome to Episode 75 of the Washed Up Emo podcast, today we welcome John Gaviglio from Bear Vs Shark. Bear Vs Shark are a very personal band to me. I was lucky enough to work with them at Equal Vision Records for their final album “Terrorhawk” in 2005. They were ahead of their time and thankfully as I’ve said countless times, good music will win out. Recently, the dudes in Bear Vs Shark reunited for some shows and to their surprise the response was overwhelming positive. If you know nothing about this band, you might be interested in them after this chat...
2016-10-0340 min
Washed Up Emo#74 - Jake Ewald (Modern Baseball/Slaughter Beach, Dog)Slaughter Beach, Dog is Jake Ewald from Modern Baseball’s side project. His solo album was a way to figure out his bout of writer’s block. What came out was a beautiful album worth your time. Jake took time recently to talk with me about his upbringing, learning about music and how he had no idea what 90s emo was. Absolutely brilliant conversation with one of the bright stars of the independent scene. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washe...
2016-09-271h 30
Washed Up Emo#73 - The Story of Tom DeLonge's Fake Review of Blink-182's "California"Welcome to episode 73 of the podcast. Today we’re talking about the story of Tom DeLonge’s fake review of Blink 182’s new album California. Right after the record came out, a friend posted this review from Reddit on Facebook and I couldn’t stop laughing. The references were amazing and I jokingly said, “hey whoever wrote this I wanna talk to you.” Low and behold, Mike Jones who wrote the fake review, followed me on Facebook and we connected to chat about the review. We also chatted about how long he’s been doing these type of reviews, and if he hope Tom...
2016-08-0324 min
Washed Up Emo#72 - MilemarkerWelcome to episode 72 of the Washed Up Emo podcast. This episode we speak to Dave and Al from Milemarker. Lovitt Records is releasing their new album “Overseas” on August 26th, Milemarker’s first new music in over a decade. If they’re coming to town, go see them. A true original from the late 90s. Al and Dave chatted all the way from Germany for this one so there may be a few audio issues. Hey, it’s free. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get ful...
2016-07-3051 min
Washed Up Emo#68 - Andrew (KSDB 91.9) interviews Washed Up EmoRecently 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, being positive and what else, emo music. Support the show (h...
2016-06-1937 min
Washed Up Emo#67 - Erik Hunter Czaja (Dowsing)Today 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.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get...
2016-06-0654 min
Washed Up Emo#65 - Geoff Garlock (Orchid)This 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)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2016-06-0458 min
Washed Up Emo#63 - Matthew Daniels (poly-graph.co/The Pudding)I 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 out Polygraph (poly-graph.co). This was an...
2016-04-2453 min
Washed Up Emo#61 - Barry Lott (Camber)For 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 (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn mor...
2016-03-1354 min
Washed Up Emo#58 - Kenny Vasoli (The Starting Line)You 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 great respect for his music. Support the show (h...
2016-02-2156 min
Washed Up Emo#57 - Jon Bunch (Sense Field, Further Seems Forever, Lucky Scars, War Generation, Reason to Believe)I 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 ye...
2016-02-081h 06
Washed Up Emo#56 - Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano (Co-creators of animated HBO show Animals)Episode 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 Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com...
2016-02-0540 min
Washed Up Emo#55 - John Nolan (Taking Back Sunday, Straylight Run)Welcome 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)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2016-02-011h 03
Washed Up Emo#52 - Jonah Bayer (Writer, Musician)Welcome 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 playing guitar… Now that I think of it, you can’t get away fro...
2015-12-2555 min
Washed Up Emo#43 - Mike Felumlee (Smoking Popes, Alkaline Trio, The Bigger Empty)Mike 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)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2015-07-2649 min
Washed Up Emo#41 - Zach and Holly Lind (The Wretched Desert, Jimmy Eat World)Jimmy 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 games I attended 30 years ago...
2015-06-0759 min
Washed Up Emo#40 - Joseph Marro (The Early November)Joseph 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)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2015-05-311h 21
Washed Up Emo#39 - Andrew Sacher - Brooklyn Vegan / Ian Cohen - WriterI 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)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2015-04-2659 min
Washed Up Emo#35 - CMJ Emo Revival PanelWhat 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. (Note: We only had three microphones so it may be hard to hear...
2015-01-121h 16
Washed Up Emo#34 - Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional)When 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.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
2014-12-291h 04
Washed Up Emo#33 - Geoff Farina (Karate, Exit Verse)Geoff 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 have in themse...
2014-11-191h 03
Washed Up Emo#32 - Kevin DevineKevin 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 shape your life and how f*****g up along the way isn’t such a b...
2014-09-021h 28
Washed Up Emo#29 - Frank TurnerFrank Turner couldn’t wait to talk as he bounded to the back of the tour bus before his New York City gig at Terminal 5 late last year. When settled, he proclaimed that he never gets to talk about emo in any interview. Good start to say the least. After a full tour and pushing his latest album “Tape Deck Heart,” he relaxed instantly and in turn we had a great conversation. We spoke about his time with Kneejerk and Million Dead, his upbringing in the UK and how he found out about emo and hardcore plus Mineral’s influence and his...
2014-02-0958 min
Washed Up Emo#25 - Chris Conley (Saves the Day)Saves the Day, at it since 1997, has had their share of ups and downs but through it all they struck a chord with fans and still do to this day. I had the pleasure of having Saves the Day be my one and only band I ever booked. Sold out pizza restaurant in the middle of North Carolina after only booking one boysetsfire show. Take that Facebook Events. Also, vivid memories of worn out cassette tapes of "Can't Slow Down" and "Through Being Cool" that are still so near and dear to my heart. Chris was gracious enough to sit...
2013-10-251h 16
Washed Up Emo#23 - Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It.)Evan Weiss from Into It. Over It. took time out from his shows in the NYC area recently to sit down with me to chat about the old days. We literally were on a bed chatting with the rain falling in Brooklyn. Can't script a better time for an emo podcast. Thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2013-08-2256 min
Washed Up Emo#20 - Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids)It was an absolute honor to have Mr. Matt Pryor from The Get Up Kids be a part of the podcast. I just noticed after listening back to this episode that the only person left to interview from my opening musical montage is Jeremy Enigk. What a trip it's been. Matt was great to chat with and even had to scold his kids who you can hear at times during the interview. We dove into the first time Matt sang live in front of someone, Kansas City, Boy's Life, ripping off "Static Prevails" and why bands do 10 year anniversaries. Matt...
2013-02-121h 24
Washed Up Emo#16 - Jeff Caudill (Gameface)Hello friends, another month, another podcast! This month in celebration of the upcoming Revelations 25 shows at Irving Plaza in NYC, we welcome Jeff Caudill from Gameface. We define the emo mid life crisis, what the equivalent of Maximum Rock n' Roll is today and the future of Jeff's solo music and Gameface. Also as a special treat, you can hear the 2nd unreleased Zookeeper song from Chris Simpson at the end of the podcast entitled "Universe Song". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get f...
2012-10-0157 min
Washed Up Emo#11 - Buried Treasure (Bands you may have missed)Episode 11 for the podcast is a departure from the usual band interview but I think you will enjoy. This episode Ray and I dig into our collective music collections to play some bands you may or may not have heard before in the emo/post-hardcore scene. We will post links to all the bands mentioned shortly. Hope you enjoy and feel free to send in your favorites that we missed on Twitter @washedupemo.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed...
2012-04-1457 min
Washed Up Emo#9 - Amy Fleisher (Fiddler Records)Amy Fleisher from Fiddler Records is the guest for the 9th episode of the Washed Up Emo Podcast! We discuss growing up in the south Florida scene, wearing tons of XL t-shirts, signing Dashboard Confessional and A New Found Glory plus her days with Saves the Day on the road! Amy was a pioneer in the scene and it was an honor to have her be a part of the podcast. Hope you enjoy this episode!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full...
2012-03-201h 13
Washed Up Emo#8 - Eric Richter (Christie Front Drive)Eric Richter from Christie Front Drive joins Tom Mullen and Ray Harkins at the Washed Up Emo Podcast to discuss the history and future of arguably one of the most influential bands and person from this era. It was truly an honor to speak to Eric and hear his thoughts and ideals. I hope you enjoy. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2012-03-031h 08
Washed Up Emo#7 - The Promise Ring (Davey and Dan)Davey Von Bohlen and Dan Didier from The Promise Ring join Tom Mullen at the Washed Up Emo podcast to discuss the beginnings of their musical careers, being introduced to Jimmy Eat World, the music always accepted in the van and what sports venue you can still hear The Promise Ring! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2012-01-281h 08
Washed Up Emo#6 - Blair Shehan (Knapsack, The Jealous Sound)Blair Shehan from Knapsack and The Jealous Sound joins Tom Mullen and guest host, journalist Jonah Bayer, for a chat about his life as a musician and the new album from The Jealous Sound entitled "A Gentle Reminder" out January 31st!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2012-01-151h 04
Washed Up Emo#5 - Trevor Kelley (Former music journalist for Spin and AP)Joining us in this episode is Trevor Kelley, a former music journalist at SPIN and Alternative Press. Also he was a co-writer for one of the definitive emo books of the 2000s, "Everybody Hurts: An Essential Guide to Emo Culture". Let's also point out he is a proud fan of WashedUpEmo.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2011-12-161h 11
Washed Up Emo#4 - Troy Farmer (Speedwell)Troy Farmer from the band Speedwell joins Tom for a trip down memory lane. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Washed Up Emo at washedupemo.substack.com/subscribe
2011-12-041h 01