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CD Burners

CD Burners is a podcast for the lore behind the albums that defined a generation hosted by Emo Nite’s T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed Each week, we invite a guest to choose an album that influenced them and shaped their journey. Together, we break it down with deep research and real stories from behind the scenes. We explore the songs, the recording process, and the moments that made these records unforgettable. Whether you are a lifelong fan or hearing these albums for the first time, CD Burners

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66: The Truth About The Room’s Too Cold Nobody Talks...

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2025/07/29

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys unpack the raw magic of The Room’s Too Cold by The Early November with special guest, The Early November's very own, Ace Enders. From the bold choice to start with “Ever So Sweet” to the unpolished, heartfelt production, we dive into how this record captured a moment when emo was at its most real and why it still crushes 20 years later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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65: The Chaos Behind System of a Down’s Toxicity

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2025/07/22

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Toxicity by System of a Down with Meredith Hurley from the Millionaires + Emo Nite. We break down the chaos behind the Hollywood sign-inspired album art, the riot that erupted at their release show, and how Chop Suey became a generational anthem. Meredith shares how this record pulled her into heavy music, why its mix of politics, weirdness, and hooks still rips front to back, and how Toxicity became one of the most iconic metal albums of the 2000s

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1:09:35

64: All Killer No Filler Made Sum 41 Legends w/ Kayzo

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2025/07/15

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are breaking down one of the most iconic pop punk albums of the 2000s, All Killer No Filler by Sum 41, with DJ legend, Kayzo. We dive into the chaos behind “Fat Lip,” the metal riffs hiding in plain sight, and how this album helped turn pop punk into a global phenomenon. Kayzo shares how discovering Sum 41 as a kid shaped his sound, what made this era so explosive, and why this record still rips front to back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:33:48

63: The Alkaline Trio Album That Changed Everything...

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2025/07/08

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into From Here to Infirmary by Alkaline Trio with the band’s own Dan Andriano. He takes us inside the chaotic era that saw the band jump to a major label, clean up their sound, and face down the backlash. We get into the pressure of writing bigger songs, the weirdest moments behind the scenes, and how this album became one of their most divisive and beloved records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:44

62: How Modern Baseball Accidentally Started a New...

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2025/07/01

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re breaking down You're Gonna Miss It All by Modern Baseball, the album that turned basement shows, inside jokes, and college oversharing into one of the most quietly influential records of the 2010s. We get into how they recorded it in a college studio, the wild story of how the band formed, why “Your Graduation” became an Emo Nite anthem, and how Modern Baseball made vulnerability feel casual, funny, and weirdly empowering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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61: Why American Idiot Hit Harder in Japan Than You...

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2025/06/24

On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into American Idiot by Green Day, the album that blew open the doors for a new era of punk rock. We're joined by special guests, the legendary award-winning producer, Rob Cavallo and Taka from ONE OK ROCK, who tells the story of hearing the album for the first time in Japan without speaking a word of English, how it inspired him to leave pop behind, and why American Idiot still hits just as hard today. From political anthems to rock operas, this is the

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60: Hot Mulligan's Album That Went Viral By Accident...

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2025/06/17

On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into You'll Be Fine by Hot Mulligan with Chris Freeman himself. He breaks down how the band went from playing house shows in Michigan to headlining sold out tours — and how You'll Be Fine accidentally became their breakout album during the pandemic. We get into insane behind-the-scenes stories: recording above a seafood restaurant, band fights over harmonies, Discord fan takeovers, and how a View-Master and secret website helped launch new music.

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61:05

59: Crabcore, Chaos & Comebacks — Inside the Rise,...

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2025/06/10

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into one of the most chaotic and influential internet-era bands: Attack Attack. We're joined by drummer Andrew Wetzel, who breaks down the band’s wild origin story, the viral rise of “crabcore,” and the backlash that made them underground legends. From MySpace fame to meme status to full-circle redemption, this is the unfiltered story of how a group of Ohio kids accidentally changed metalcore forever.

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58: Dillon Francis Says This Is Blink-182’s Best...

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2025/06/03

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into the legendary pop punk album, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket by Blink-182 with special guest, renowned DJ & producer, Dillon Francis. From fart jokes to existential angst, iconic singles to hidden gems, we dive into it all & get the inside scoop on how this record shaped Dillon’s taste.

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57: How AFI Made Sing the Sorrow — Told by Their A&R

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2025/05/27

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into one of the most iconic yet underrated rock albums of the 2000s, Sing The Sorrow by AFI. We're joined by legendary A&R, Luke Wood, who gives us an inside perspective on signing AFI and reveals stories behind the record’s sound, the intense industry battles over singles and radio play, and why this masterpiece never hit the massive commercial success it deserved.

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56: Why Everyone Was Wrong About Good Charlotte

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2025/05/20

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving deep into breakthrough album, The Young and The Hopeless by Good Charlotte. This misunderstood 2002 record helped shape emo and mall punk as we know it and made an everlasting impact on a generation that needed it most.

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55: What Really Happened with Acceptance’s Phantoms?...

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2025/05/13

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into cult classic album, Phantoms by Acceptance with special guest, singer, Jason Vena. Released in 2005, this debut album had the odds stacked against it from album leaks to controversial label software yet has still held its ground as a truly solid pop rock album.

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73:17

54: Essential Part Of Emo Ecosystem | Suicide Season...

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2025/05/06

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into Suicide Season by Bring Me The Horizon with special guest, album producer, Fredrik Nordström! Bring Me The Horizon have always been ahead of the times and their musical shift with this second studio album is no exception.

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53: Better Than Any Beatles Album | Take This To Your...

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2025/04/29

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are joined by their first podcast cohost, Games We Play! Tune in to hear them deep dive into debut studio album, Take This To Your Grave by Fall Out Boy. What started as a fun side project has skyrocketed to be one of the most influential albums and bands of all time.

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52: The First Version Of Skrillex | Dear Diary, My...

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2025/04/22

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into the highly influential debut emo album, Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has A Body Count by From First To Last with original member and current frontman, Matt Good. This album shook the scene and if MySpace plays counted the way streams do, these songs would have topped the charts.

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59:23

51: He Put His Brightussy Into It | I'm Wide Awake...

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2025/04/15

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into one of the best written albums of all time, I’m Wide Awake It’s Morning by Bright Eyes. Released in 2005 and inspired by 70s folk, this sixth studio album stands out for its lyrical genius and true artistry.

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Magnolia Park | Bonus Episode

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2025/04/11

On this bonus episode of CD Burners, TJ & Morgan are chatting it up with pop punk band, Magnolia Park! Blending elements of hip hop, pop punk, & emo rock, Magnolia Park creates a sound that packs a punch. Tune in to hear the inside scoop on what it was like building this new world for their first concept album, VAMP, out NOW!

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50: Climbing Cringe Mountain w/ Nothing, Nowhere

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2025/04/08

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are joined in the studio by emo rapper turned multi genre extraordinaire, Nothing, Nowhere. Tune in to hear the inside scoop on his artistic journey and how he stays authentic to himself by creating music that’s outside of the box.

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49: One Of The Best Singers In The World |...

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2025/04/01

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into an album truly ahead of its time, Interventions + Lullabies by The Format. While it didn’t gain the proper recognition it deserved, it sure as hell paved the way for indie pop and showcased Nate Ruess as one of the best pop singers around.

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48: Chaotic Yet Curated | A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out...

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2025/03/25

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into a debut album like no other, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out by Panic! At The Disco. Album producer, Matt Squire joins the podcast to give us the insider perspective of what it was really like to create this one of a kind, wildly theatrical record that blended electronic beats, emo angst, and vaudeville inspired drama.

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