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The Emo Social Club Podcast

Emo Social Club

Brian and Lizzie discuss news and host interviews surrounding the emo subculture, addressing current topics and bands.

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00:32:22

Dustin Kensrue (Thrice) on Staying Together 25 Years,...

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2026/01/06

"We've always had the same kind of values in why we're doing this. That alignment, I think, helps the steadiness and longevity... The music comes first. Music is about itself. It's not, at least primarily a means to make a living." Dustin Kensrue of Thrice on the shared values that have kept the band's lineup intact for 25 years. He discusses their unique writing process using Asana and 400+ voice memos, and how re-recording a classic album influenced their new sound. For over two decades,

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00:07:42

Senses Fail on Proudly Embracing the Emo Label & The...

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2025/12/02

"I think we're one of the first bands that wasn't afraid of being called emo. We didn't try to tell people not to call us emo. We were actually trying to be an emo band."We're live at Warped Tour Orlando with Buddy from Senses Fail! He dives into why the band always embraced being called emo and their early days on Drive-Thru Records, while also detailing their three unique sets for the Emo's Not Dead cruise.Live from Warped Tour Orlando, we sit down with the legendary Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail

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00:06:40

Arrows In Action on Coping Through Music & Touring...

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2025/11/28

"We're not afraid of our coping mechanisms. And we're not afraid to be, shamelessly happy or shamelessly sad."We caught up with Arrows In Action at Warped Tour in their home state of Florida. The band discusses what makes them emo, the power of coping with humor, and the influence of the Warped Tour scene on their sound. They also share their excitement for their dream tour with Boys Like Girls.Live from Warped Tour Orlando, we sit down with Florida's own Arrows In Action. Coming full circle from

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00:05:51

Girlfriends on New Album, Warped Tour & Healing...

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2025/11/27

Join Emo Social Club as we chat with Travis from Girlfriends about their record 'There Goes the Neighborhood,' nostalgic youth experiences, and the true meaning of emo in today's music scene. Discover how the band finds light at the end of the tunnel.Chapters:00:00 Intro: Girlfriends & Emo Night01:05 Girlfriends' New Album: There Goes the Neighborhood03:40 UK/Europe Tour with Kenny Hoopla & Warped Tour MagicGuest/Band Links:Spotify: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlfriends/?hl=enOfficial

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00:06:08

Oxymorrons on Being Black in the Alternative Scene &...

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2025/11/27

"I think all black and brown people across all industries and fields know that we always have to work 10 times harder to be met in the middle."We're joined by rap rock pioneers Oxymorrons at Warped Tour. They get real about the challenges and pride of being Black artists in the alternative rock scene. The band also shares the creative freedom behind their latest independent album cycle._________________________________________________Live from Warped Tour, we sit down with the incomparable

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00:04:51

Deryck Whibley on Walking Disaster, Sum 41, and Life...

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2025/11/25

Join Emo Social Club for an insightful chat with Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley as he shares the journey behind his clothing brand, Walking Disaster, his creative philosophy, and what makes music truly emotional, all from Warped Tour.Chapters:00:00 Launching Walking Disaster: From Socks to Full Brand02:00 Deryck Whibley on Defining Emo Music04:00 Life & Creative Philosophy: Just Try StuffGuest/Band Links:Spotify: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkingdisaster/Official Website:

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00:10:04

The Home Team on Sexy Rock, Warped Tour, & Paying it...

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2025/11/24

We're a collective from a bunch of like outcast scenes that are like working together and now become a part of another scene that is accepting of all sorts of different kinds of music".We talk with the incredibly popular band The Home Team (known for hits like "Loud" and "Walk This World With Me") while at Vans Warped Tour. The band shares their thoughts on the collective, accepting nature of the Warped Tour scene, which they see as a place for all different types of bands. We get into their

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00:05:42

Huddy on 'Burn the Ballroom Down' & Why Emo is a...

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2025/11/21

"I really love instrumentation and production and lyrics and... giving people a feeling that they can relate to." Joining us from the seclusion of the Artist Lounge at Vans Warped Tour in Orlando, Huddy breaks down what it means to be an artist in the modern alternative scene. While often associated with the new wave of pop-punk, this conversation dives deep into the music history and influences that shape his sound—specifically his current obsession with heavy hitters like I Prevail and the

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00:13:37

Slow Joy on Texas Shoegaze, Opening for The Academy...

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2025/11/19

"You ever been beaten down by life after 30 years? ... That's the genesis of Slow Joy. It's just emotionally driven lyrics and things that make sense really loud."In this episode, we sit down with Esteban from Slow Joy at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago to discuss the reality of tour life and the release of his deluxe record, A Joy Even Slower. Bridging the gap between the Myspace era and today's alternative waves, Esteban breaks down how growing up in the Dallas music scene influenced his unique

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00:09:58

Lúpína on Iceland's Emotional DIY Scene & The "Þetta...

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2025/11/11

"We have this phrase called Þetta reddast, which we say a lot, and it's just like the things will work out somehow. And I think that describes it quite well."We're live from Reykjavik for the Iceland Airwaves festival! Brian sits down with Icelandic experimental pop artist Lúpína to discuss the vibrant and creative local music scene. Lúpína shares why singing in her native Icelandic language feels so special and how her music, while not strictly "emo," is built entirely around emotion. She describes

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00:38:24

Underoath on 20 Years of 'They're Only Chasing...

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2025/11/04

"We have literally... been had a wake up call." Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath gets brutally honest about why the band can no longer ignore TikTok and social media.What does "emo" even mean? We're live on the tour bus with Spencer Chamberlain and Chris Dudley of Underoath to figure it out. We dive deep into the 20th anniversary of their foundational album, They're Only Chasing Safety , and how its success paved the way for their entire career.The band reflects on their early "hardcore band" roots

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00:05:32

The Summer Set's Brian Dales on Their Emo Identity &...

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2025/10/28

"I don't think people think of us when they think of emo. Probably we covered 'Mamma Mia' by ABBA today. That was emo. Yeah."Join the "Meeting of the Brians" as we sit down with Brian Logan Dales of The Summer Set right after their set at the When We Were Young festival. Despite playing an acoustic show in Tucson and driving through the night to make it, Dales brings his trademark high energy. We discuss the band's sometimes-contested place in emo history, with Brian admitting they see themselves as

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00:11:13

Arms Length on Being Canadian Emo, Hot Mulligan Tour...

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2025/10/28

Join us for a chat with Canadian emo-revival band Arms Length immediately following their set at the When We Were Young festival. We dive into what makes the band so inherently "emo," which they attribute to their "northern sadness" and the isolation of their Canadian upbringing. Despite living comfortable lives, their music channels the feelings of mental illness and translates it into a sound reminiscent of early 2000s bands. The band discusses the process of writing their latest, highly

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00:05:23

Bad Religion on Emo's Foundations & Playing the...

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2025/10/27

"We were just trying to talk about, like, evolution and man's inhumanity to man, and I don't really ever think we got to the core, the bedrock of emo experience." In this episode of Emo Social Club, we chat with Brian of the legendary punk band Bad Religion about the band's enduring legacy and their connection to the emo and pop punk scene. Even with a focus on heavier topics like evolution and "man's inhumanity to man," Brian acknowledges the unintentional emo history all over their sound. He

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00:09:31

Letlive on 'The Blackest Beautiful' & The Physicality...

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2025/10/27

"I think that honestly, it was the only place that I felt safe expressing myself at such a, like a level of emotional vulnerability. Just vulnerability in general, even with the physicality of it." Emo Social Club connects the Myspace era to today's waves by exploring the music that defined us and the emotions that still resonate. In this powerful episode, we sit down with the influential post-hardcore band Letlive to talk about the remastered edition of 'The Blackest Beautiful' and their reunion

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00:07:17

The Wonder Years on 'The Greatest Generation'...

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2025/10/02

"I have to psych myself up for it every f***ing show... what if somebody f**ing k*lls me? I have kids, you know what I mean?"At Riot Fest 2025, we caught up with Dan Campbell from The Wonder Years for an intimate conversation about the band's 20-year journey in the emo and pop-punk scene. Campbell reflects on the emotional weight behind their songwriting process, discussing how The Greatest Generation continues to resonate with fans years later. The conversation takes a powerful turn as Dan opens up

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00:07:08

Honey Revenge on Pop-Rock Evolution & Warped Tour...

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2025/09/30

At Riot Fest 2025, we caught up with Honey Revenge vocalist Devin Papadol for an electrifying conversation about the band's unique position in the modern emo landscape. From their pop-rock fusion that's transcending genre boundaries to becoming Kevin Lyman's favorite new band for Warped Tour 2025, Devin breaks down how Honey Revenge is creating music that makes you want to "cry but also shake ass." We explore the band's influences spanning from early 2000s pop icons like Kesha and Britney to

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00:10:29

Footballhead on Riot Fest Debut, Breaking Benjamin vs...

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2025/09/29

Footballhead finally plays Riot Fest after attending since 2014 - and the truth about butt rock comes out.Join Emo Social Club as Footballhead reveals why Breaking Benjamin equals The Beatles and shares wild Three Days Grace bar fight stories from their decade-long journey to Riot Fest's stage.JOIN THE CLUB!Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtubeInstagram: https://emosocial.club/instagramTikTok: https://emosocial.club/tiktokTwitch: https://emosocialclub.tvDiscord:

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00:06:25

Marianas Trench on Emo Lyrics, Riot Fest, &...

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2025/09/26

We're hanging with Marianas Trench backstage at Riot Fest 2025! The band gets into what makes their candid lyrics so emo, the tough choices that go into building a festival setlist, and an unbelievable story about a Black Sabbath cover band that dresses like McDonald's characters.Topics discussed:Why their candid, personal lyrics are the most "emo" thing about them.The challenge of building a 30-minute setlist for Riot Fest and why they mashed up older hits.Bands they were excited to see, including

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00:06:44

Loviet's New Anthem "Stiffy" & The Great MCR Debate...

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2025/09/26

We're live from Riot Fest 2025 with Toronto's Loviet for one of the wildest conversations yet! We kick things off with a heated debate about the best and worst My Chemical Romance songs before diving into Canadian stereotypes and the story behind her rebellious new single, "Stiffy."Topics Discussed:The best (and worst) My Chemical Romance songsWhat really makes an artist emo?Debunking American myths about Canada (and moose)Musical influences from Pale Waves to The BeatlesThe rebellious energy behind

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