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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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00:05:32

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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00:06:44

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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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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00:07:28

Gabe Saporta at Riot Fest 2025: Cobra Starship's Punk...

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2025/09/25

This week we're live from Riot Fest 2025, hanging with the one and only Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship and Midtown! Gabe shares an absolutely unbelievable story about how his dad got a surprise phone call from late-night legend Jay Leno and dives into a fan theory about whether Cobra Starship was actually more of a punk band than an emo one.Topics Discussed:The hilarious and heartwarming story of his father's prank call with Jay Leno.A fan's TikTok theory on why Cobra Starship was more punk rock

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00:08:13

Travie McCoy at Riot Fest 2025: The Fueled By Ramen...

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2025/09/24

Live from the backstage madness of Riot Fest 2025, Travie McCoy of Gym Class Heroes joins the Emo Social Club for a deep dive into one of music's most iconic communities! Travie shares incredible stories about the brotherhood within the Fueled By Ramen and Decaydance Records family, revealing how bands like Fall Out Boy acted as mentors on the road and helped shape his career. He also gets real about why Gym Class Heroes never considered themselves "emo," and how staying true to their unique sound

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00:22:50

Mayday Parade's Derek Sanders on 20 Years, Their...

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2025/05/27

Derek Sanders from Mayday Parade joins us to celebrate the band's incredible 20-year journey during their biggest headline tour to date. We dive deep into their nostalgic new three-part EP "Sweet," the collaborative spirit behind their current tour lineup, and what makes Mayday Parade the poster child for emotional authenticity in the emo scene.

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00:50:11

Matt Bunting: TikTok Stardom, Creator Collabs & Why...

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2025/05/13

Welcome to the very first episode of "I Wanna Eat Your Brains and Gain Your Knowledge"! Brian sits down with the insightful Matt Bunting, a music content creator who has carved out a significant space on TikTok (@RealMattBunting) with his deep dives and scene commentary. They explore Matt's journey from starting out unsure of his niche to becoming a go-to voice for music fans, all while literally living on an island. This conversation is packed with insights on creator collaboration, the balance

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00:49:20

Pet Symmetry: Big Symmetry, Wife Guys, DIY & Big Rock...

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2025/05/06

Get ready for a super fun chat with the one and only Pet Symmetry! Lizzie sits down with Evan, Marcus, and Eric to talk all about their latest album "Big Symmetry," the surprisingly deep world of "wife guy" culture, sticking to their DIY roots, and how their sound has evolved into a big rock machine. Plus, they dive into balancing multiple bands and share details on their upcoming tour dates.

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01:00:59

The Amity Affliction Deep Dive: "Let the Ocean Take...

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2025/04/29

Content creator Matt Bunting joins Brian for an in-depth discussion of The Amity Affliction's seminal album "Let the Ocean Take Me." They explore how this 2014 record transformed conversations about mental health in metalcore, examining the personal struggles that shaped its creation, the band's distinctive approach to emotional heavy music, and what lies ahead for Amity after significant lineup changes.Key Discussion Points:Mental health themes and Joel Birch's addiction journeySuccess of standout

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00:37:57

Kevin Kellam RIOT FEST Hot Takes: Ranking MCR,...

The Emo Social Club Podcast ·

2025/04/22

This week, Brian sits down with Chicago radio personality, comedian, and Riot Fest veteran Kevin Kellam! They dive into the history of Riot Fest, speculate wildly about potential 2025 headliners (and some definite long shots), and rank bands based on likelihood and pure hope. Plus, get all the details on Kevin's upcoming comedy special taping in Chicago this August!Topics Discussed:Kevin Kellam's history with Riot Fest and Chicago radio (Q101, etc.)Speculating and ranking potential Riot Fest 2025

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00:25:51

Anberlin's Nate Young on NTFP 20th Anniversary &...

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2025/04/18

This week on Emo Social Club, we're backstage at Chicago's House of Blues with Nate Young, drummer of Anberlin, for an exclusive Day in the Life episode! Nate gives us an intimate behind-the-scenes tour and opens up about the band's journey with new vocalist Matty Mullins after Stephen Christian stepped back from touring.Topics Discussed:The challenges and creative process of rerecording "Never Take Friendship Personal" with a new singerWhy Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire) was the perfect choice to

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00:43:00

Foxy Shazam's Eric Nally on "Animality Opera,"...

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2025/04/15

The Emo Social Club welcomes Eric Nally to discuss Foxy Shazam's new album "Animality Opera" and their upcoming tour starting April 23rd. The vocalist shares insights on the band's DIY recording process in an underground studio and hints at some special surprises planned for the shows.Topics discussed:Why Eric has kept Cincinnati as his home base throughout his careerRecording in the underground "Underland Studio" with unusual instruments and techniquesThe connection between "Animality Opera" and

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00:20:34

Hinder’s Cody Hanson on 20 Years of "Lips of an...

The Emo Social Club Podcast ·

2025/04/08

In this episode, we sit down with Cody Hanson, drummer of the iconic rock band Hinder, to discuss: 🔥 The New Era: Their explosive new single "Bring Me Back to Life" and why they scrapped an entire album during the pandemic for being "inauthentic" How Hinder is evolving their sound—blending modern hard rock with their signature edge while avoiding nostalgia traps 🎸 20 Years of "Lips of an Angel": Reflecting on the legacy of their era-defining hit and what it means to celebrate its 20th

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00:37:10

Kevin Lyman Talks Warped Tour

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2025/01/07

He's the one who had us standing in hot parking lots, waiting for the inflatable schedule to tell us what act is playing first. We chat with Kevin Lyman about the return of Warped Tour, what to expect from the festival and more.Hey all! If you listen to our intro and have seen our other socials, you may know that we are going to be shifting our content-all around. Which means, this is our last stand-alone interview (for a while). Make sure you subscribe to us, though! We will be back with a new

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