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School of Emo

Hey there, welcome to School of Emo, the podcast where we dive into the world of emo, pop-punk, and everything in between. If you"ve ever found yourself screaming the lyrics to Taking Back Sunday in your car, or wearing way too much eyeliner in the early 2000s, you"re in the right place. I"m Erin Judge, and each week, I"ll be your guide through the music, the culture, and the history that shaped an entire generation of angsty teens (and let"s be real, adults too). I am not the teacher of this

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44:12

Looking through Childhood Eyes: The Story of Yellowcard

School of Emo ·

2025/09/01

Today we’re talking about one of the most unique bands to ever hit the emo and pop-punk scene—Yellowcard. They weren’t just another Warped Tour staple. They brought something different to the table: a violin. And not just as a gimmick, but as a centerpiece of their sound. From Ocean Avenue’s massive success to messy internal conflicts, a heartbreaking breakup, and ultimately, a triumphant reunion—this is the full story of Yellowcard. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite

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42:31

American Idiots or Punk Rock Heroes? Green Day’s Legacy

School of Emo ·

2025/08/25

Today we’re tackling one of the biggest, most controversial, and most influential punk rock bands of all time. A band that took scrappy East Bay punk roots and turned it into arena-filling, Grammy-winning anthems: Green Day. Now, I know what you might be thinking—Green Day, emo? Well, not exactly. But their influence runs deep through the 2000s scene that fueled emo, pop-punk, and alternative culture. From basement shows at Gilman Street to American Idiot on Broadway, Green Day’s journey is a wild

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01:00:24

MCR Long Live Tour Recap

School of Emo ·

2025/08/18

Today’s episode is a full recap of My Chemical Romance’s Long Live the Black Parade Tour on August 15 20, 2025 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I’ll share what happened logistically with the venue and merch, the set and all the special moments, B stage setlist, and my overall experience of the show. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or

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52:05

Long Live The Black Parade: Breakdown of the 2025...

School of Emo ·

2025/08/11

Today we’re diving into the return of The Black Parade from My Chemical Romance with the Long Live 2025 tour. And we are joined by Frannie, Franniestein, the Emo Fridge Girl - icon in the MCR fanbase. Frannie shares her own history as an MCR fan, some of the lore behind the Black Parade and now Long Live, parts of the tour so far and theories around their meanings, and so much more! Lisa’s video breaking down the wheat and possible tribute to Bob: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6Sp3VhW/ Trevor’s video

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38:37

From Bullets to Killjoys: The MCR Legacy

School of Emo ·

2025/08/04

Today we’re unpacking one of the most beloved, theatrical, and mythologized bands of the emo movement—My Chemical Romance. From apocalyptic concept albums and comic book aesthetics to a fandom that turned heartbreak into art, MCR wasn’t just a band—they were a lifeline. Today, we’re telling their full story, album by album, era by era… with fan theories, lore, and the return of The Black Parade in 2025. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you

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21:19

Dashboard Confessional 2025 Tour Recap

School of Emo ·

2025/07/28

Today’s episode is a full recap of Dashboard Confessional opening for Goo Goo Dolls on their Summer Anthem Tour on July 20, 2025 at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, TN. I’ll share my experience with the venue, the set compared to past sets I’ve seen from them, and the overall vibe of the crowd. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram

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35:32

The Origins of Pop Punk: From Rebellion to Radio Play

School of Emo ·

2025/07/21

Today we’re kicking off a high-energy deep dive into pop punk, the genre that lived between rebellion and radio, mosh pits and mall tours. We’re tracing how pop punk evolved from underground punk scenes to MTV stardom, where it crossed into emo, and how it’s still thriving today in a new generation of artists. And we’ll explore the headlines, interviews, and cultural moments that defined each wave — because pop punk wasn’t just a sound. It was a statement. If you'd like to come on to share your emo

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43:44

The Women of Emo: Voices, Icons, and the Scene They...

School of Emo ·

2025/07/14

Today, we’re flipping the script and turning the spotlight on the women of emo. Yes—women have always been part of emo. Not just as fans, not just in the crowd or running your favorite Tumblr page, but as vocalists, instrumentalists, trendsetters, and truth-tellers in a genre that hasn’t always made space for them. Today we’re talking about the frontwomen, the fighters, and the fans who shaped the scene—and how their presence continues to challenge the male-dominated emo and pop punk legacy. Enjoy

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35:50

The Screams and Scars of Hawthorne Heights

School of Emo ·

2025/07/07

Today…we’re going all the way to Ohio. That’s right—we're talking about the band that taught us how to scream for the last time: Hawthorne Heights. Whether you were scream-singing Ohio Is for Lovers in your bedroom or clutching your chest during Niki FM, chances are this band holds a very real place in your emo heart. So grab your studded belt and Sidekick phone, because we’re going full throttle into the history, heartbreak, and emo legacy of Hawthorne Heights. If you'd like to come on to share

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40:41

Brand New comeback tour recap

School of Emo ·

2025/06/30

Today’s episode is a full recap of the mysterious tour from Brand New on June 15, 2025 at Synovus Bank Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia. I’ll share my experience with the venue, what happened during the set, and my overall opinions on the comeback of Brand New and Jesse Lacey. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

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32:10

Jack’s Mannequin MFEO Tour Recap

School of Emo ·

2025/06/23

Today’s episode is a full recap of the MFEO Tour from Jack’s Mannequin celebrating 20 years since the start of their music on June 7, 2025 at Pier 17 in New York City. I’ll share my experience with the venue, what happened during the sets, and how the experience compared overall to past experiences with Andrew McMahon If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or

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41:11

I Can't Hear You Tour Recap: Pierce the Veil &...

School of Emo ·

2025/06/16

Today’s episode is a full recap of the I Can’t Hear You Tour from Pierce the Veil, featuring Sleeping with Sirens on June 4, 2025 at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville TN. I’ll share my experience with the venue, what happened during the sets, and how the experience compared overall to past experiences with PTV. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on

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31:10

Sleeping With Sirens: Scream, Sing, Survive

School of Emo ·

2025/06/09

Today we’re talking about a band that gave us anthems to scream in our bedrooms, cry in our cars, and belt out in mosh pits: Sleeping With Sirens. Whether you fell in love with Kellin Quinn’s soaring vocals, blasted If You Can’t Hang in your earbuds during a breakup, or found yourself somewhere between post-hardcore and pop punk, this band carved out a space that was raw, emotional, and undeniably catchy. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands

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25:02

The Legacy of Dave Shapiro: People First

School of Emo ·

2025/06/02

Today’s episode is a tribute to someone who helped build the very stages emo and pop punk bands stood on — a man whose work behind the scenes helped launch the careers of some of your favorite artists. We’re talking about music agent and industry powerhouse: Dave Shapiro. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

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24:50

The Piano Punk: Andrew McMahon’s Emo Evolution

School of Emo ·

2025/05/26

Whether you first heard him pounding keys with Something Corporate, pouring out his soul with Jack’s Mannequin, or dancing in the waves with Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness — his work has defined and defied the emo genre for over two decades. But behind the music is a story of reinvention, resilience, and raw emotion. So let’s dig in. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email

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32:28

Pierce the Veil: San Diego’s Kings of Catharsis

School of Emo ·

2025/05/19

Today, we’re heading into the world of explosive post-hardcore with a band whose soaring vocals, intricate guitars, and emotionally raw lyrics made them iconic in the late 2000s and 2010s. That’s right—we’re talking about Pierce the Veil. From their early San Diego roots to sold-out international tours, a near-breakup, and a triumphant return, this is the story of how Pierce the Veil pierced the veil of emo history. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore

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33:06

What does AI think about emo?

School of Emo ·

2025/05/12

Today we are going back to our teenage years sleepover-style. Remember the days of MASH, magazine quizzes, bedroom talent shows, and prank calls? It’s the same vibe, except we are playing around with ChatGPT and AI. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

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44:45

Dashboard Confessional: The Soundtrack to Every...

School of Emo ·

2025/04/28

Today’s subject is none other than the master of acoustic heartbreak himself — Dashboard Confessional. From dorm-room demos to MTV Unplugged, Dashboard wasn’t just a band — it was a movement. Chris Carrabba turned whispers into anthems, inspired a generation of kids to spill their guts on LiveJournal, and arguably gave emo its most vulnerable voice. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email

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47:04

The Brand New of It All: Saints or Sinners?

School of Emo ·

2025/04/21

Today, we’re unraveling the complicated, legendary, and controversial story of Brand New — a band that redefined what emo could sound like, burned bridges with their Long Island peers, and, in 2025, surprised everyone with an unexpected return. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

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01:16:57

Sunny Day Real Estate: On Again Off Again Emo...

School of Emo ·

2025/04/14

Today, we’ll travel back to the early ’90s Seattle scene where the band formed, follow them through their meteoric rise and fall, hear direct quotes from band members about what really happened behind the scenes, and see how their music evolved from raw punk emotion to expansive artistry. I’ll be your fellow student as we uncover Sunny Day Real Estate’s story – a story of heartfelt music, heartbreak, and hope. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from

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