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Washed Up Emo
by Tom Mullen
Join Tom Mullen for a look back at when emo was an unknown word, its relevance now and speaks to those deeply involved with the emo/punk/hardcore/post-hardcore scene.
Episodes
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#281 - Tristan Holden (pennines)
If you know, you know. Back in the late 2000s UK scene, pennines (pronounced pen-nines) were one of those special, lightning-in-a-bottle bands. Hailing from Norwich, the four-piece featuring Henry Tremain (who went on to TTNG), Tristan Holden, Mike Wightman, and Jem Eaves crafted a clean,...
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#280 - Chris Leo (The Van Pelt)
Chris and I discuss the new album "Remain Obscure" out on Ernest Jennings Record Company this Friday the 18th! We also get into how the band even made this record, how a festival almost killed the band, Hollywood Squares, and a bar fight. Buy the record! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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#279 - Chris Simpson (Mineral, The Gloria Record, Mountain Time)
Chris Simpson joins to talk about his upcoming solo show with Davey von Bohlen (The Promise Ring, Maritime) this Friday in Milwaukee at Burnhearts starting at 6pm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#278 - Travis Shettel (Piebald)
Travis and I last talked for episode 30 back in 2014! In between texts and tours, this was a great time to reconnect. Travis shares stories about the "Tales For The Rages" album. It features songs written from 2019-2025, inspired by a reunion in 2016. Out now via Iodine Recordings! Learn more…
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#277 - Brian Sokel & Sonny Kay (Franklin "Go Kid Go" Reissue)
Today on the podcast we welcome back two guests that have joined forces for a reissue out on Solid Brass Records. It’s the album Go Kid Go by Franklin. I am joined by guitarist Brian Sokel from Franklin and the legend Sonny Kay from such bands as Angel Hair and The VSS. Yet he’s an amazing…
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#276 - Jim Ward (Sparta)
Today on the podcast is Jim Ward from Sparta. Sparta has a new album called Cut A Silhouette is out May 29th on Equal Vision Records! Jim and I speak about guitar tones, recording with J Robbins, co-writing for the first time on a song with Frank Iero, and how Sparta connected with Equal Vision....
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#275 - Rob Pettersen (Portraits Of Past)
The 90s resurgence continues! The band have a bunch of upcoming shows including new music on the horizon. If you haven't heard, Portraits Of Past also recently released a cover of Rites of Spring on a split 7" with Saetia on Solid Brass. A fun conversation with a legend of the 90s era. Hope you...
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#274 - Ethan Willard (Marietta)
After a decade of silence, Marietta is officially back and currently in the middle of a massive resurgence. We talk about the feeling Ethan felt after going to Best Friends Forever, the emo revival, a resurgence of new generations getting into emo, and the upcoming shows....
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#273 - Kevin Duquette (Topshelf Records)
Today on the podcast is Kevin Duquette from Topshelf Records! They just turned 20 years and Kevin and speak about the label over the years, the changes and what Kevin and the crew are looking forward to. As always a great conversation about the state of emo and the once revival era that’s coming…
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#272 - Jon Cattivera (Time Spent Driving)
Jon and I chat about the recently released 25th Anniversary reissue of "Just Enough Bright," emo, and Wendy's. Listen/Buy: https://beacons.ai/timespentdriving IG: https://www.instagram.com/timespentdriving/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#271 - Ladd Mitchell (Park)
Ladd from Park comes on to talk about his work as an author, musician, and association to the word emo. We also speak about his experience with the Washed Up Emo Copycaster by Baldwin Guitars that he has been playing recently. Ladd has been on my list for a long time, happy to have it finally...
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#270 - Nate Baldwin (Baldwin Guitars, Washed Up Emo Copycaster)
Excited to announce a signature Washed Up Emo guitar called the Copycaster! I speak to Nate Baldwin from Baldwin Guitars on how this partnership came about, the tech behind the guitar, and the emo and non emo inspirations behind it. We also talk about how he grew up in the Goleta scene and his…
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#269 - Keith Latinen (Count Your Lucky Stars)
Keith Latinen from Count Your Lucky Stars, Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate), Mt. Oriander, and Parting is finally on the show. We had a chance to reconnect at Best Friends Forever 2026 and reconnect again for the pod to talk about his bands, his career, and life up to this point in the…
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#268 - Chris Higdon (Elliott, Mirrorless)
Chris and I spoke recently after seeing each other in Las Vegas for Best Friends Forever Festival. We chat about the festival, Elliott, and his new band Mirrorless. Support: https://www.patreon.com/c/washedupemo Photo of Chris Higdon by Melissa Mullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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#267 - Connor Gilroy (The Crow from "Transatlanticism")
Connor Gilroy dressed up as the crow from Death Cab for Cutie's "Transatlanticism" album and posted it on Twitter. Hours later he went viral. I found it the next day thanks to my wife and posted it on Instagram. We connected after someone tagged him on the post and couldn't wait to hear the story...
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#266 - Jake Snider (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
Jake Snider is part five of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about…
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#265 - Alex Rose (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
Alex Rose is part four of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your…
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#264 - David Knudson (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
David Knudson is part three of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about...
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#263 - Cory Murchy (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
Cory Murchy is part two of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your...
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#262 - Matt Bayles (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
Matt Bayles is part one of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your...
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#261 - David Bazan (Headphones 20th Anniversary)
Today on the podcast we welcome back David Bazan! Last time we spoke was in 2019 on episode 149. Today we speak about the Headphones 20th Anniversary that’s out now on Suicide Squeeze, his upcoming tour with Grandaddy and lots of talk about Best Friends Forever festival. Lastly we touch on how…
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#260 - John Galm (Snowing)
John Galm from Snowing fame has a solo record called "River of Blood" that's out now on Count Your Lucky Stars! We talk about everything under the sun and hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#259 - John Congleton (Record Producer, The Paper Chase)
Today on the podcast, we welcome John Congleton. John and I speak about emo, his old band, The Paper Chase, and the bands he's worked with. It's extensive and impressive! A truly remarkable and open talk about emo with someone who's worked with the best! https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn...
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#258 - The Promise Ring Documentary (Dan Didier, Sam Macon)
Dan and Sam speak about the upcoming untitled Promise Ring documentary and how they need your help! https://www.thepromiseringdoc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepromisering_documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#257 - Chris Simpson (Mountain Time, Mineral, The Gloria Record)
Today we have back for a 3rd time, Chris Simpson. He recently released a new Mountain Time album called “Dream Homes” on Spartan Records. We talk about the album and really go deep on the making of and the artwork. We also talk about death, planning, and doing things out of love. Lastly you can...
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#256 - Best Friends Forever 2025 Preview
Best Friends Forever 2025 was just announced, and I have instant feedback on who's playing and the changes for 2025. Listen to all the bands via this playlist on Soundcloud Support the show via Patreon patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#255 - Bells on Trike (Jason Bishop, Bryan Hoffa)
Today on the podcast, we welcome Jason Bishop and Bryan Hoffa from the band Bells on Trike. Fun fact: they were around for only a few years in the late '90s, and this is their first-ever interview! Numero Group has their music up on streaming services. Go search it out....
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#254 - Amanda MacKaye (Bed Maker, Desiderata, Routineers, Jury Rig)
Today on the podcast we welcome Amanda MacKaye. Amanda and I chat about the new Bed Maker record that’s out on Dischord, a big discussion about genre, emo, and her take on it from the world she came from in DC. We talk about the industry as a whole and what’s exciting for Amanda in 2024. This was…
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#253 - Tsunami (Kristin Thomson, Jenny Toomey)
Today on the podcast, we welcome Kristin Thomson and Jenny Toomey from Tsunami and Simple Machines. We talk about the 90s, running Simple Machines, their new box set out on Numero Group, what DIY means to them, and how it impacts their lives and current work. I learned a lot from this episode. It...
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#252 - Christian McAlhaney (Anberlin, Acceptance)
We talk about the Seattle scene he grew up in, Acceptance, Anberlin’s new stuff, and we go deep into his years on the road and how he’s balanced his career and family. Plus, your favorite topic, emo. Please listen to the latest Anberlin record, Vega, out on Equal Vision Records. Support:...
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#251 - Will Sartain (S&S Presents, Best Friend Forever Festival)
Today, we welcome Will Sartain from S&S Presents and Best Friends Forever Festival. Will and I talk about Kilby Court, the longest-running all-ages venue in SLC, and his DIY past. We dive into first thoughts and planning for the festival. It's a really fun look behind the curtain on one of the…
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#250 - Sunny Day Real Estate
Today on the podcast, we welcome sunny day real estate. Jeremy Enigk, William Goldsmith, and Dan Hoerner recently took time to chat with me ahead of this run around the anniversary of Diary. I didn’t edit it. I just talk to them as you would if you got to sit with them for an hour. I hope you…
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#249 - Prawn (Tony Clark, Jamie Houghton)
Tony and Jamie from Prawn come on the podcast to talk about getting back together, doomsday prepping, Erewhon, and we inform Tony about a Key and Peele sketch on texting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#248 - Orenda Fink (Musician, Author of "The Witch's Daughter")
I last spoke to Orenda for episode 181 with her bandmate Maria Taylor for the band Azure Ray. Today, we’re discussing her new book, “The Witch’s Daughter.” I finished this book in about four days and couldn’t put it down. It’s an amazing book about trauma. There will be something that resonates...
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#247 - Maureen Barry (Director, Producer)
Vagrant Records was on fire in the 2000s. That fire was fueled by their music videos, which, at the time, was how you got to the kids. Maureen Barry was a true pioneer in making amazing videos in this scene, and with some timing, millions saw them. This is how she started; the stories are…
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#246 - John Anderson (Boys Life, Suburban Eyes)
Today, we welcome John Anderson from Boys Life and Suburban Eyes. We talk about the recent unreleased songs from Boys Life streaming via Numero Group and his new group, Suburban Eyes, with Eric Richter from Christie Front Drive and Jeremy Gomez from Mineral. Suburban Eyes' record is out in August...
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#245 - David NeSmith (Bats & Mice, Regents, Sleepytime Trio, Maximillian Colby)
David NeSmith has been part of some groundbreaking bands in emo. He's not afraid to say it throughout the episode, either! From Maximillian Colby's screamo days to the dissonance of Sleepytime Trio and his work with Bats & Mice. They all scream not just emo but a need to create and share new…
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#244 - John O'Callaghan (The Maine)
Today on the podcast, we welcome John O'Callaghan from The Maine. The Maine have had a long history in the scene and are about to jump on the Sad Summer Tour. John and I spoke about emo extensively and how the band and the music have stayed alive after all these years. I love how little it took…
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#243 - Vish Khanna (Kreative Kontrol)
Today on the podcast, we welcome Vish Khanna from the Kreative Kontrol podcast. Vish has had almost 900 guests from across the creative spectrum. A truly amazing interviewer, and it was an honor to have him on the show. Thanks to Holmes from American Football for connecting us!...
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#242 - David Mitchell (Gulfer)
Today on the podcast, we welcome David Mitchell from the Montreal-based band Gulfer. I have loved them since I first heard them in the 2010s. I’ve had a soft spot for their sound and continued work ethic to make music through things that happen in life. Their most recent album, out as of late...
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#241 - Dallas Green (City and Colour, Alexisonfire)
Today on the podcast, we welcome Dallas Green from City and Colour and Alexisonfire. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him over the years and he helped shape who I am. We got to catch up about emo, what Elliott means to him, Canadian bands you should check out, who has been lost, and what…
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#240 - Christine Osasuwa (Shoobs, Measure of Music)
Originally from Baltimore, Christine Osazuwa got her start in music at 15. She holds degrees in music, marketing and data science and combined those passions into roles in data & marketing at Universal Music Sweden and Warner Music Group in London. Currently, Christine is the Chief Strategy…
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#239 - Tim Semple (Boilermaker)
Today on the podcast, we welcome Tim Semple, drummer from Boilermaker. Boilermaker was a band from the San Diego area and was on a few labels, including our friends Better Looking Records, who had a CD compilation called Leucadia that has been taking on a life of its own over the years. As the...
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#238 - Jason Trabue (Tour and Production Manager, The Casket Lottery, Hopefall)
Today on the podcast, we welcome Jason Trabue. He’s an accomplished tour and production manager for many bands, including Jimmy Eat World and Garbage. His story of how he got there slides into hardcore and emo with his roots in Kansas City, deciding to try something and started learning the road...
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#237 - Garrett Rothman (Calling Hours, Art Monk Construction)
Garrett Rothman started Art Monk Construction with a friend back in the 90s to release some amazing records. I was obsessed with some of their releases including Seven Storey Mountain and Kerosene 454. Garrett was also in some amazing bands like Junction and Don't Sleep. His most recent project...
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#236 - Nicholas Pye (Shotmaker)
Today, we welcome Nicholas Pye from the mid-90s band Shotmaker. Recently, Solid Brass compiled all of their music into some beautiful vinyl and digital releases for your ears. They are a fantastic band that was only around for a short period of time, but their sound and influence still resonate...
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#235 - Matt Pryor (Author of "Red Letter Days")
Today on the podcast, we welcome back Matt Pryor. Matt is on to talk about his recently announced memoir he wrote called Red Letter Days. It’s up for pre-order right now, or if you’re in the future, head over to Washed Up Books to get one! Matt and I discuss how he started writing, how he feels...
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From the Archives - Matt Pryor Interview (October 11th, 2013)
With the launch of Matt's first memoir, "Red Letter Days," I listened to the first time Matt and I spoke for the podcast. It was great that I thought it was worth having those who may have missed. Plus, this was a big launching point for the show as I was starting to get bigger and bigger guests....
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#234 - Washed Up Books (Red Letter Days by Matt Pryor, Guest: Book Designer Jesse Reed)
Today, on the podcast, there is a massive announcement. This morning, I launched a book publishing company called Washed Up Books. After two volumes of Anthology of Emo, I really felt there was more to do in this space and because of your support, it’s time to make this a real thing. Today, I’m...
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#233 - Antarctica (Eric Richter, Glenn Maryansky)
Today on the podcast, we welcome Eric Richter and Glenn Maryansky from the band Antarctica. Eric was in Christie Front Drive and has been on the podcast before. Eric had this other band with an amazing group of musicians in the late 90s in NYC that went more toward the NYC electronic scene and…
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Join Tom Mullen for a look back at when emo was an unknown word, its relevance now and speaks to those deeply involved with the emo/punk/hardcore/post-hardcore scene.
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