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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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22:54

Rites of Spring: The Birth of Emo

School of Emo ·

2025/04/07

If you’ve ever wondered where emo truly began, the answer isn’t in the early 2000s, the ‘90s, or even late ‘80s—it all traces back to Washington, D.C. in 1984, when a group of hardcore kids decided to take punk in a more emotional, introspective direction. That’s right, we’re traveling back to the 1980s—before My Chemical Romance, before Taking Back Sunday, before even Sunny Day Real Estate—to talk about the band that started it all: Rites of Spring. If you'd like to come on to share your emo

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41:19

Taking Back Sunday: Resilience Through Chaos & Drama

School of Emo ·

2025/03/31

Today, we’re covering a band that practically defined early 2000s emo—Taking Back Sunday. From their explosive debut Tell All Your Friends to their high-profile feud with Brand New, and frontman Adam Lazzara’s journey through addiction and sobriety, Taking Back Sunday’s story is one of loyalty, rivalry, struggle, and redemption. 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

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35:21

Thursday: Paving the Way for the 3rd Wave of Emo

School of Emo ·

2025/03/24

Today, we’re talking about a band that blended poetic lyricism with explosive energy—New Jersey’s own Thursday. Thursday didn’t just play music; they created movements, soundtracked teenage angst, and left an undeniable mark on the post-hardcore and emo scenes. From their early basement shows to influencing an entire generation, their impact is still felt today. 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,

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41:54

When We Were Young 2024 Recap: living through my...

School of Emo ·

2025/03/17

In today’s episode, we’re living the lives teenage Erin and Alex would have dreamed of with a recap of When We Were Young 2024. I’ll tell you about the bands we saw and our experience navigating Vegas, festival grounds, the full day of demand on our bodies, and the crowds at this festival. 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 schoolofemopod@gmail.com or message me on Instagram

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55:17

The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Underoath

School of Emo ·

2025/03/10

Today we’re exploring the history of a band that pushed the boundaries of both metalcore and emo – the one and only Underoath. From their early days as a Christian metalcore band to their mainstream breakthrough, breakup, and ultimate rebirth, Underoath’s journey is one of reinvention, raw emotion, and some seriously heavy breakdowns. 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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40:41

What is emo, anyway? A look into the origins of a...

School of Emo ·

2025/03/03

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the roots of emo and its evolution into the sound we know today. From the emotional gut-punches of Rites of Spring to the MySpace anthems of Taking Back Sunday, we’re tracing how this genre went from underground to mainstream, and how it forever changed the way we express pain, love, and everything in between. 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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43:28

The Used: 25 Years of Chaos, Entertainment, and...

School of Emo ·

2025/02/24

Whether you first heard them screaming their guts out on Taste of Ink or you got lost in the emotional wreckage of I Caught Fire, The Used has been a staple in the post-hardcore and emo scene for over two decades. In today’s class, we talk history, top songs, and even some of the craziest news stories surrounding the band. So, buckle up—this one’s gonna be a ride. 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

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01:12:21

Emo’s Not Dead Cruise Recap

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2025/02/17

This episode is a full review of my first sail away on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise - we talk about celebrity sightings, activities on board, sets by some of our favorite emo artists, and more! Want to be on the boat in 2026? Get all the details here: https://www.endcruise.com/ Now that we have fully recapped the cruise, it's time to start our emo band deep dives, so come back for our first one covering The Used. And if you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore

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01:00:38

It Was Never a Phase: Welcome to School of Emo

School of Emo ·

2025/02/16

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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44:48

Welcome to the Black… Ship? Preparing for the Emo’s...

School of Emo ·

2025/02/16

I'm likely already home from the cruise as you're tuning in, so come back for a recap and see how my preparations and expectations actually played out! Learn more about the Emo's Not Dead Cruise at www.emosnotdeadcruise.com As you wait to recap together, check out my HAPPY playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GGyxkuuW5hxd3eiOJuVr3?si=a500d21a8cfa49f0 And 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

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