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Empty Space Podcast

A discussion about pop punk and mental health. Hosts Stephen Carafone and Nick Bachelder talk music and different mental health topics.

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    Is Social Media Killing Pop Punk?

    The boys are back to discuss if social media is killing pop punk!

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    Are Role Models Pop Punk?

    The boys discuss if it’s right to put the title “role model” on some of our pop punk favorites! Check it out and give us your thoughts!

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    Top 5 Bangers

    The boys are back to discuss their top 5 bangers of the month!

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    Songs for Aliens!

    Earth is toast. Humans are gone. All that’s left is 10 songs that define pop punk for aliens to discover! Find out our songs now! Tell us yours in the comments!

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    Sad Songs That Saved Us

    The boys open up mental health awareness month with an episode about all the songs that saved us! Give it a listen. Let us know some songs or lyrics that have helped you in tough times!

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    Was pop punk our first therapist?!

    The boys are back to discuss if pop punk was our first real therapist! Give it a listen!

  7. 270

    Top 5 Bangers!

    The boys are back to discuss their top 5 bangers of April! Give it a spin and see if you find some new music! Enjoy!

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    Episode 266: Pop Punk Is For Losers!

    Is pop punk for losers? Are we all losers? Let’s find out!

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    Episode 265: Warped Tour Talk

    The boys are back to discuss their thoughts on warped tour and the line ups!

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    Episode 264: Top 5 Bangers

    The boys are back and discuss their top 5 bangers of the month of march!

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    Episode 263: Goldstate!

    The boys are joined by James and Ben of the UK based band, Goldstate! We had an awesome time chatting with some new friends about Goldstate, inspirations, new music, mental health, and, everything in between! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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    Episode 262: Matt from High Sierra Club

    The boys are joined this week by Matt, lead singer of the Vegas based band, Hugh Sierra Club! Enjoy!

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    Episode 261: Green Day, Punk? Or Pop Punk?

    Is Green Day punk or pop punk or neither?! You tell us!!

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    Episode 260: Top 5 Bangers!

    The boys are back this week to discuss their top 5 bangers of the month! Check it out!!

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    Episode 259: Pop Punk is Depressing on Purpose!

    Is pop punk sad on purpose? Is it written to keep us coming back for more and to keep us sad to sell records? Or is is here to help and make us feel not so alone? Find out!

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    Episode 258: Space Talk

    The boys are back this week to discuss life and some changes they are thinking about making to the podcast. As well as a quick discussion about what they’ve been jamming to most this month! Send us some feedback on what you’d like to hear more of or what you want to hear less of!

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    Episode 257: News, Notes, New Releases!

    Just Steve in this week and he’s here to bring you all the news, Notes, and new releases over the past month!

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    Episode 256: Ryan of Tokyo Rose!

    The lads are joined by Ryan of legendary pop punk band, Tokyo Rose!! They discus Tokyo roses new track, “Something Sweeter” as well as inspirations, a 20 year hiatus, life, and music! Give it a spin!

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    Episode 255: Top 5 Bangers!

    The fellas are back to discuss what they’ve been listening to this month! Give it a spin!

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    Episode 254: Calling All Captains; The Things That I’ve Lost Breakdown

    The boys are back and excited this week to talk about their friends Calling All Captains brand new record, The Things That I’ve Lost!!

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    Episode 253: Mayday Parade Valdosta Breakdown

    They boys are back this week to discuss Mayday Parades EP Valdosta! Enjoy!

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    Episode 252: AOTY/Wrapped Special!

    The lads are back to close out 2025 with their AOTY/Wrapped Special! Which records made the top 5?! Listen to find out!

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    Episode 251: The 2025 Christmas Special!

    The boys are back this week to celebrate Christmas in a fun way with some fun rapid fire questions!

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    Episode 250: Mayday Parade, Anywhere But Here Part 2!

    The fellas are back to breakdown the back half of Mayday Parades hit record, Anywhere But Here! Give it a spin!

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    Episode 249: Hit The Lights, Tomorrows Gonna Hurt Breakdown!

    The guys are back to breakdown the brand new EP from a huge influential band for the show! Hit The Lights dropped Tomorrows Gonna Hurt a few weeks ago and the boys discuss what an awesome treat this is and how good this EP is. If you’re a fan of early-mid 2000s pop punk you need to go check this EP out ASAP!

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    Episode 248: News, Notes, New Releases

    The boys are back to discuss all things pop punk, new songs, some news, and some fun notes. As well as a fun little game at the end of the episode! Hope y’all enjoy!

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    Episode 247: Top 5 Bangers

    The boys are back to discuss their top 5 bangers of the month of November!

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    Episode 246: Mayday Parade, Anywhere But Here Breakdown Pt. 1

    The boys are back this week to discuss Disney, some random thoughts, and breakdown Mayday Parades second studio album, Anywhere But Here! Hope y’all enjoy!

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    Episode 245: My Side Of Paradise!

    The boys sit down and chat with Steven and Sam of the band, “My Side Of Paradise” and Emo Kids! They discuss a little bit of everything including some new music and a BIG announcement! Check it out!

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    Episode 244: News, Notes, New Releases

    The boys are back this week to discuss all the happenings in the pop punk scene! Check it out!

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    Episode 243: Interview with Mike Aka “Truck Smart”

    The boys are joined with long time friend of the show Mike Vasconcellos! Mike is a truck driver and long time friend of the boys and the program. They discuss the struggles of driving truck, music, mental health, and have a ton of fun! Check it out!

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    Episode 242: Top 5 Bangers

    The boys discuss their top 5 bangers of the month. They also talk about some hockey, football, future plans, and life. Enjoy!

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    Episode 241: Space Talk

    The boys are recovering from an unknown illness and are back to just chat about life, sports, music, and everything in between! Check it out!

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    Episode 240: News, Notes, New Releases!

    The boys are back this week with some news, notes, and new releases for you! As well as some mental health talk and a bit of sports talk! Enjoy!

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    Episode 239: Top 5 Bangers

    The boys are back to talk about their Top 5 Bangers of September! Check out some old school hits, some music you may not have heard, and some tried and true classics!

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    Episode 238: Belmont, Last to Love Breakdown

    The boys are back this week to talk about 4 little songs from a little band that should be massive! This week they broke down Belmonts newest release, Last To Love! Go check it out!!

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    Episode 237: Horizon Point

    This week the boys are back with another awesome interview. They are joined by the amazing Horizon Point. Listen to them talk about new music, the creative process, and some great mental health talk! What an amazing chat! Check it out!

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    Episode 236: Space Talk

    The boys are coming at ya with some real talk. Talking about what’s been going on in their lives and some of their struggles. Give it a spin.

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    Episode 235: Gage From Like Ghosts

    The boys are joined by lead singer Gage from the amazing band, Like Ghosts!! They discussed all things, music, life, mental health. It was an awesome time! Give it a listen!

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    Episode 234: Top 5 Bangers

    The boys are back to discuss their top 5 bangers for August!

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    Episode 233: A Lesson In Romantics Pt. 2

    The boys are back to breakdown the back half of Mayday Parades legendary record, A Lesson In Romantics!! Enjoy!

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    Episode 232: A Lesson In Romantics Pt. 1

    The boys are back to discuss one of the greatest Emo/pop punk albums of all time! They discuss the front half of the legendary Mayday Parade album, “A Lesson In Romantics” hope y’all enjoy!!

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    Episode 231: Mayday Parade, Tales Told By Dead Friends Breakdown

    The boys are back with episode 231! They broke down Mayday Parades debut EP, Tales Told By Dead Friends! Enjoy this throw back!

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    Episode 230: Top 5 Bangers

    The boys are back to talk about their top 5 bangers of the month! As well as some sad news about the passing of Ozzie Osbourne, some amazing news as their friend Patrick Kearns released a new single called “When Everything Is Wrong” and a new show announcement for October! Check it out! Bach’s Top 5 ​ Keep You Around- The Story So Far​ Slide Away- Oasis​ The Service- Bloom​ Tarnish- Youth Fountain ​ Constant Pressure- Relate. Stephen’s Top 5 5 – A Loss For Words – “It’s Good to Be Back in Eastern Standard”4 – Belmont – “Live a Lie”3 – Panic! At The Disco – “I Write Sins Not Tragedies”2 – MEGG – “IDC”1 – Frogball – “Real American”

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    Episode 229: News, Notes, New Releases!

    The title says it all! The boys are back with all your news, notes, and new releases for the past few weeks! Check it out!

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    Episode 228: Bands You Should Know

    Solo Steve this week and he gives his picks for some bands you should be listening to. Bach texted in a couple bands as well. Enjoy! ​) House of protection - Pulling Teeth​) Fluorescents - Roll The Dice​) Darcy Baker - Getting it right​) Drain - Feel The Pressure​) Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club​) Dog Hotel - Not Worth It

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    Episode 227: Turnstile: Never Enough Pt. 2!

    The boys are back to breakdown the back half of Turnstiles new record, Never Enough! Enjoy!!

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    Episode 226: Turnstile, Never Enough Pt. 1

    The boys are back this week to breakdown Turnstiles new LP, Never Enough! Enjoy!

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    Episode 225: News, Notes, New Releases!

    The boys are back to discuss all the news, notes, and new releases in the scene! Enjoy!

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    Episode 224: Green Day: Saviors Deluxe Breakdown

    The boys are back this week to breakdown the 7 bonus tracks on Green Day’s deluxe version of Saviors! Hope y’all enjoy!

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A discussion about pop punk and mental health. Hosts Stephen Carafone and Nick Bachelder talk music and different mental health topics.

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