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Emo Kids Anonymous

Hosted By Amanda Valdivieso & Robb Laffoon

With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for emo and everything else. Previous guests include Gabe Saporta, Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Tom Denney, Origami Angel, Dear Maryanne, Riley!, Ben Quad, sports. and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer.

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00:59:04

97. Tiny Voices: DIY Emo, Airplanes 2.0 and Reasons I...

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2026/01/05

In this episode of Emo Kids Anonymous, Robb Laffoon interviews the band Tiny Voices from Wisconsin. The conversation covers the band's formation, their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and their recent recording process with producer Gary Cioni. The band members share their individual roles both on stage and off, the magic of the vibrant Wisconsin music scene and the challenges of balancing multiple musical projects. The interview highlights the camaraderie and support within the music

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01:30:01

96. The Low Blow: Deconstructing Catholicism, Emo,...

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2026/01/02

Happy New Year, baby! In this episode of EKA, we're joined by Patsy Long of the Low Blow! Robb and Patsy delve into the origins and evolution of The Low Blow, exploring their transition from neo-soul to emo music. They discuss the influence of Nashville's vibrant music scene, the emotional weight of their lyrics, and the interplay between hope and despair in their songs. Patsy shares her personal journey with identity and religion, reflecting on how these experiences shape her music. The

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01:41:52

95. Thoughts On Bowling: Berkeley Wasson on...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/31

Happy New Years Eve! We have a special edition of EKA to wrap up the year as we are Joined by Berkeley Wasson of Thoughts on Bowling! You've heard him and ToB mentioned on the show many times and FINALLY the long awaited interview is here and it gets outta hand. Berkeley, Amanda, and Robb discuss the dynamics of Thoughts on Bowling and the many membership changes (as much as we could). We also dive into their experiences on tour and the challenges of the music scene in Arkansas. They delve into

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01:08:08

94. Customer Service: Canadian Emo, Trailer Park...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/26

Happy Boxing Day! Today we are joined for the first time ever by a Canadian band! Technically, this is our second international guest but it's our first Canadians so it feels special! Today we are joined by Customer Service out of Halifax, Nova Scotia! Customer Service discuss their journey as a Canadian emo band, their DIY ethos, the vibrant music scene in Halifax, and the challenges of touring in and out of Canada. They share insights into their musical influences, the recording process of their

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01:00:54

93. Cheem: Skye & Sam on Emo, R&B, Nu Metal &...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/24

In this interview, Robb is joined by Sam and Skye of Cheem! Pronounced CHHHH-eem, this is one of the coolest bands we've had on the pod. With a sound that can only be described as y2k older brother-core, Cheem aren't just a band they are a full experience. They tell me about the bands HS origins to the current version of Cheem we know today. Sam and Skye breakdown what makes up the "Cheem Layer" as well as the difference between backing tracks and overdubs, the creative process behind their new

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01:23:58

92. Cinema Stare: FOB, DIY, Avril Lavigne & The...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/22

In this edition of Emo Kids Anonymous, Quinn from Cinema Stare joins us to discuss their musical journey, the evolution of the band and the current state of Cinema Stare. They share their influences, including iconic bands like My Chemical Romance and Avril Lavigne, and delve into the impact of social media on music and body image. This episode veers between heay and lighthearted as it highlights the need for transparency in the music industry, the challenges of navigating privilege and identity,

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01:31:13

91. Best of 2005?: FOB, P!ATD, AAR, MCS, Alkaline...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/18

In this episode of the Emo Kids Anonymous Podcast, hosts Robb Laffoon and Amanda Valdivieso reflect on the year of our lorde 2005, discussing its cultural significance, personal experiences, and the music that defined the era. From the iPod commercials to the Bush protests to the 50 Cent supremacy, we cover it all. We also explore listener demographics, the evolution of music genres, and the impact of hip hop and R&B throughout the 2000s. We cover classics from All-American Rejects to Alkaline

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01:10:37

90. Dikembe: Chicago Bowls, Zohran Mamdani, Emo,...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/17

Yo, can you believe we got Dikembe on the show?In this episode of Emo Kids Anonymous, Steen, Scott and Randy from Dikembe discuss their journey as a band over the past 15 years, touching on their origins, the creation of their impactful Chicago Bowls EP, and the evolution of their sound. They explore the role of Discord in facilitating collaboration, the dynamics of their (still very punk rock) live performances, and the influence of social media on their visibility or lack thereof. The band also

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01:01:51

89. Ben Quad: Oklahoma Emo, Star Wars, LOTR, Wisher...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/15

Finally, our interview with Ben Quad is here! We were lucky enough to be joined by the whole band and despite some slight technical difficulties, we had a helluva time! In this engaging conversation, Ben Quad discuss their creative process, the significance of pop culture in their song titles, and the shift towards a more hopeful tone in emo music. They emphasize the importance of community and collaboration within the music scene, while also reflecting on the evolution of emo and its influence on

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02:02:41

88. Emo Year In Review: Best Songs & Bands of 2026,...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/11

In this episode of the Emo Kids Anonymous podcast, Amanda and Robb celebrate the 17th anniversary of Fall Out Boy's album 'Folie A Deux' and discuss its impact on the culture. They dive into the best and worst of 2026, amonst much more in what may be the longest episode of EKA yet! The conversation flows into a discussion about the best emo Christmas covers and original songs, highlighting the EMOtional connection to music during the holiday season. The hosts of EKA (critically-acclaimed

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01:06:05

87. Action/Adventure: Brompton Takes The Pod Mic From...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/10

In this interview, Robb is joined by Brompton from Action Adventure for a wide ranging tell-all conversation. He tells us about the band's journey through the pop punk scene, the impact of COVID-19 on their music career, and the importance of community support in the music industry. He shares insights on the creative process behind their music videos, the challenges of navigating social media, and the evolving landscape of music consumption. At multiple points we talk Chicago, really

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01:18:54

86: FinalBossFight!: FBF! On XLNC Fest, Billy Mannino...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/09

Today we are joined by Lansing Michigan's own, FinalBossFight! They discuss their band dynamics, and reflect on their creative process while working with producer Billy Mannino. We delve into their influences, experiences during their album release, and the humorous side of touring. FBF! also touches on their love for video games and how it relates to their identity, culminating in a light-hearted yet insightful discussion about their journey in the music industry. We talk about John, Billy and

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01:11:19

85. Rec League: Emo's Youngest Band Talks TRSH,...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/08

Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the youngest band in the history of the show, Rec League! Cooper and Jacob have literally been playing their instruments for like, a year, and they've already recorded an EP and booked multiple shows and mini tours. For being so young, they carry themselves like they're much older in many ways and I came away from this interview incredibly impressed with them (wow that makes me sound so old). We talk about the bands beginnings as a solo project for Cooper, the

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01:24:40

84. Dear Cincinnati: Emo's Taylor Swift Talk Touring,...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/05

Finally, Dear Cincinnati are on EKA! ICYMI, we interviewed Dear Cincinnati a few months ago but unfortunately, the episode was erased by nefarious forces. Could it have been Taylor Swift? The IDF? Could the fellas have just had tech issues? We will never know. Regardless, I am joined by David and Troy of Dear Cincinnati for a wide ranging conversation about the bands short history and long term plans, the lessons Troy picked up while touring with TRSH, sports. and Kerosene Heights, plus the most

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01:29:38

83. Tonight We Let The Josh Talk: Robb & Amanda...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/03

SURPRISE! Amanda is back in this mf! In this episode of Emo Kids Anonymous, Robb Laffoon starts to navigate a solo episode before Amanda returns! We bare all and lift the curtain as Amanda opens up to discuss her personal struggles. The duo shares updates on upcoming projects, including album lists for 2025 and Amanda's recent fitness competition. We explore the emotional connections to music, the importance of support systems, and exciting interviews with notable figures. The conversation

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01:22:38

82: Adjust The Sails: Shane Hurst on How To Make Your...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/12/01

This week I'm joined by the one and only Shane Hurst, better known as Adjust The Sails! If you're on social media and you're reading this, there's a very good chance Shane and I are 50% of your feed. For that, we are not sorry...In this conversation, Shane shares his journey in the music industry, discussing his unique style of 'whiny virgin music', the impact of social media on his career, and the balance between humor and serious themes in his music, content and live shows

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01:04:00

81. State Of The Scene Address: Emo Year in Review,...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/11/28

In this special solo Black Friday episode of EKA, Robb reflects on the past year, the pod, and the state of the scene in general. We also dive into the evolution of Black Friday, the importance of community in music culture, and we even make the mistake of taking calls for the first time in show history. We dive into the recent Vans Warped Tour Announcements and the drama surrounding that announcement. Robb also shares insights on the Emo All-Stars and Freshman 15 lists, highlighting emerging talent

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01:17:08

80. Tiger Would: Albany Emo Scene, DIY Roots, and...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/11/26

In this episode of Emo Kids Anonymous, Robb Laffoon is joined by TikToks hottest new emo band Tiger Would. Hailing from New York City by way of Albany, Tiger Would have spent the last year grinding away before hopping on social media and seeing immediate success. This conversation covers nearly the whole Tiger Would tale, discussing their journey from jamming together to performing live shows to social media. The band shares insights into their unique sound, influenced by various musical

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01:39:42

79. Jason Tate: Music Mends Broken Hearts, the Story...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/11/24

Never did I think this episode would happen but here we are. Ladies and gentleman, recovering emo kids we are gathered here today to speak to the founder of one of the most influential music websites of all time, Jason Tate. We dive deep into the origin story, Jason originally created Absolutepunk in his bedroom as a fan site for blink-182 and MxPx. Fast forward 8 years he sells his site, 8 years after that he buys it back and retires it. But what happens inbetween? What's been happening since

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01:13:02

78: Good Sleepy: Central Mass DIY Scene, sports. and...

Emo Kids Anonymous ·

2025/11/21

In this conversation, Seth from Good Sleepy joins Robb for a conversation about the band, spanning from their start as high school kids up until the writing and recording of their new record. Seth and Robb talk about some of their favorite emo bands from the Boston area, like our friends in sports. They discuss the evolution of Good Sleepy's sound, the challenges of recording during the pandemic, and their experiences navigating the complexities of the music business. Yes, we touch on No Sleep a

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