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Emo Kids Anonymous Podcast

Emo Kids Anonymous

Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about emo and emo-adjacent music. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo and everything else. Hosted by Robb and Amanda, Emo Kids Anonymous is a healthy mix of new music and nostalgia, giving a little something for fans of all five waves of emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and so many others. EKA is co-hosted,

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01:10:27

106. Walking Blue:Vans Warped Tour, Emo Origin...

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2026/01/30

Welcome to EKA 106! Today I am joined by Walking Blue, a band out of Orlando Florida who you may recognize from the mainstage at the Orlando date of the 2025 Vans Warped Tour. If you didn't catch them there I'm sure they've popped up on your algorithm because these boys been putting in the work. We dive into the bands personal and collective emo origin stories, as well as the full story about how they won the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands and were chosen to play the Warped Tour. We

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01:20:52

105. Gary Cioni: How To Get Into Music Production,...

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2026/01/28

Welcome to episode 105 of Emo Kids Anonymous! Today we are joined by Gary Cioni. You may know Gary for his time in legendary Long Island band Crime in Stereo. You may know Gary for his work as a producer and engineer, working out of Sound Acres , the studio he owns. Either way, Gary has been engrained in our scene and culture for 20+ years and it was an honor to be joined by him. We talk about music production and engineering. How he got into it, the different processes for different bands. Some of

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01:30:34

104. Gay Meat: Karl Kuehn on Lady Gaga, Losing His...

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2026/01/26

Hey divas, welcome to EKA Episode 104! Emo Kids Anonymous is about to get real fabulous as we are joined by Karl Kuehn, also known as Gay Meat! Mr. Meat has been in our scene for a while, first with Museum Mouth and later as a member of Say Anything. However in 2018 when his mother Karen got sick, he moved home and stayed by her side until he lost her in 2021. During that time, Karl turned back to music as therapy and created the songs that would come to make up the music we hear today. As a fellow

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01:19:37

103. The Bald: An Hour of Unhingery with The Bald |...

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2026/01/23

Welcome to episode 103 of Emo Kids Anonymous. On todays episode, I'm joined by The Bald. Who is The Bald you may ask? Well, I'm still not totally sure to be honest. You guys remember our friends No Problemo! right? The interview where I laughed so hard I cried? Well, a few weeks ago Dane from No Problemo! messaged me and asked if his other band The Bald could come on I immediately said yes. I knew we would have a great time, I love Dane! I love No Problemo! Surely The Bald will be a great

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01:05:42

102: Tori Talks Tori Town, Townfest, C&Ds and DIY |...

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2026/01/21

Welcome to episode 102 of EKA! Today we are joined by Ms. Town, Tori of Tori Town. She tells us about her recent legal battles involving the town of Holyoake and her fight to keep hosting house shows, a cause we wholeheartedly approve. Tori Town has hosted over 60 shows since it's inception and the police are doing all they can to stop the fun, and she tells us the whole tale. She gives us a deep dive into Tori Town history, advice on how to get involved in your local music scene plus her

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01:23:56

101. The Click Five on Power Pop, JoBros and Emo/Pop...

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2026/01/19

Welcome to episode 101 of Emo Kids Anonymous! Today we are joined by 2000's power pop sensations The Click Five. Joe, Kyle and Ethan were kind enough to dive deep into the history of the band. We talk about the early days and their experience working with Paul Stanley and Adam Schlesinger, touring with pop stars and so much more. They even told us how they ended up as surprise guests during the Jonas Brothers most recent tour (Hi Joe!). Most importantly though, we call into question The Click

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01:39:19

100. Celebrating 100 Episodes of EKA! We Reflect On...

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2026/01/14

Welcome to the 100th episode of Emo Kids Anonymous! What started in March between two strangers has evolved into the show you see today! We have been blessed to be joined by such a cool array of guests over the last 100 episodes and we are so excited to see what comes in the next 100 episodes. From our black emo hearts to yours, thank you for following along.In todays episode, we celebrate the past 100 episodes and the guests who have joined us along the way! From up and comers to certified scene

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01:07:12

99. Everyone Asked About You: EAAY On The Evolution...

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2026/01/12

On todays episode of Emo Kids Anonymous, Robb is joined by Chris Sheppard and Matt Bradley of Everyone Asked About You. EAAY are an emo band formed in Little Rock AR in 1996. They released two EPs and recorded an LP before disbanding in 2000. After years of online file swapping and message board buzz, the band reunited in 2022 and now they are back and better than ever. In this conversation we cover the early years of the band, the ways they discovered music and promoted back in the nineties

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02:23:59

98. Exploring The 90s Boy Band to 2000s Emo Pipeline...

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2026/01/07

Amanda recently went to see the Backstreet Boys at The Sphere in Las Vegas so we decided to do a full episode looking into why so many boy band fans transitioned into hot topic emo kids. This conversation explores the evolution of emo and pop punk music, the influence of boy bands, and the apparent connections to K-Pop? It delves into the cultural significance of these genres and their impact on audiences, particularly female fans. We touch on the uncomfortable topic of double standards as we look

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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...

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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...

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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 &...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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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