70. Camp Trash: Bryan & Levi Go Maniac Mode on Mitch McConnell, The Hold Steady, and How They'd Spend $200,000 | Emo Kids Anonymous

WHY ARE THEY HERE? WHO HAVE THEY COME FOR? WHEN WILL THEY LEAVE? Bryan and Levi from Camp Trash came on the pod in anticipation of their new album Two Hundred Thousand Dollars, available today!In this conversation, Bryan and Levi talk about everything from the bands formation to Florida and everything inbetween. We discuss their experiences with technical difficulties, the challenges of home insurance in Florida (super riveting!), and the impact of the pandemic on their music. They explore the role of Discord in connecting with fans, the dynamics of parasocial relationships, and the Bradford families upbringing in a religious environment. Seriously, how is their so many Bradford Bros (and sisters)!? And do they all have takes as hot as Levi and Keegan? Mitch McConnell, count your days big dawg (JK Officer Forest).The band also shares insights into their recording process, the themes of their new album, and the differences between making this one and their first album, "The Long Way The Slow Way". They also touch on the realities of touring and the growth of their musical influences over the years. The Hold Steady, Superchunk, Superdrag, we talk about all of them. Allll the super bands!The fellas reminisce on their favorite performances and their tour with The Smoking Popes, along with the excitement surrounding their Halloween album release and the launch of the Camp Trash video game, available now at camptrash.org.Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about pop punk, emo and everything else. With new episodes every Wednesday along with artist interviews on Mondays and Fridays, Emo Kids Anonymous is the home of everything emo. Past guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, sports., Combat, Riley!, and so many others.Follow us on other platforms:Twitter: @emokidsanonpodIG: @emokidsanonymousTikTok:  @emokidsanonymousEmo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!www.neveraphasenetwork.comFollow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!New episodes drop every Wednesday as well as artist interviews on Monday and Fridays! Be sure to like and subscribe!Follow Robb(@RobbLaffoon on all social media platforms)Follow Amanda(@amazingamandareelztalk on youtube, @amazingamanda_eka on tiktok and @amazingamanda_emokidsanon on IG)