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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 brings you closer to the music that made an impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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89: Linkin Park Perfected the Nu-Metal Formula w/ Frank Zummo

2026/02/03

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park, the album that made them a global phenomenon. With special guest Frank Zummo of Sum 41, we unpack how this record redefined nu-metal, crossed genre lines, and became the angst filled anthem of a generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

88: Elliott Smith Was The Emo Whisperer w/ Sarah Tudzin

2026/01/27

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Either/Or by Elliot Smith with special guest Sarah Tudzin of Illuminati Hotties. We get into the quiet chaos of Elliott’s songwriting, the devastating beauty of “Between the Bars,” and how Either/Or shaped a generation of sad music lovers. Sarah shares how Elliott’s raw honesty influenced her own music and why this album still feels like a gut punch in the best way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

87: This Record Got Green Day Kicked Out of Punk w/ Ryan Savitski

2026/01/20

On this episode of CD Burners, we're digging into Dookie by Green Day with special guest Ryan Savitski of One Step Closer. We talk about how this record got Green Day banned from their own scene, why it became the blueprint for pop punk, and what it meant for every kid who just wanted to start a band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

86: Through Being Cool Is Still Emo’s Secret Weapon w/ Andrew Hurley

2026/01/13

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re throwing it back to one of the most influential emo records ever, Through Being Cool by Saves the Day. Special guest, Andrew Hurley of Fall Out Boy, joins us as we dig into the emotional chaos, pop punk grit, and sneaky hardcore roots that made this album a generational blueprint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

85: Listening To Your Voicemails Bonus Pod

2025/12/16

On this bonus episode of CD Burners, the guys are listening to your voicemails! Got something to say? We wanna hear it! Call 323-310-2731. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

84: The Messiest Paramore Era Made Their Best Album w/ Morgan Pope

2025/12/09

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving headfirst into Paramore’s Brand New Eyes with special guest Morgan Pope. This is the record that almost tore the band apart — but also helped redefine them. We get into the heartbreak behind the lyrics, the tension in the studio, and why this album still hits like a breakup text you never saw coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

83: The Album That Took Brand New from Pop Punk to Poetic w/ Dan Lourenco

2025/12/02

On this episode of CD Burners, we're breaking down Deja Entendu by Brand New with special guest, GHOST's CEO and Founder, Dan Lourenco. This is the album that made emo feel deeper, darker, and way more grown up. We get into Jesse Lacey's cryptic lyrics, the band's left turn from pop punk, and how this record quietly shaped a generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

82: Hot Fuss Was a Gateway Drug for Emo Kids w/ CARR

2025/11/18

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Hot Fuss by The Killers, the debut album that gave us eyeliner disco, the murder trilogy, and one of the most enduring songs in internet history. Special guest, CARR joins us on the pod as we get into how Brandon Flowers tricked the world into thinking he was British, why Mr. Brightside still goes harder than it should, and how this record turned pure chaos into stadium-sized hooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

81: Slipknot's Debut Album Was the Birth of Chaos w/ Cam George

2025/11/11

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re cracking open Slipknot’s unhinged debut album that turned nine masked maniacs into metal legends with special guest, Cam George. From haunted house samples to broken keg hits, we dive into how this record became a chaotic masterpiece. We’re talking blast beats, lawsuits, and the absolute madness it took to make screaming a mainstream thing. This album didn’t just shift the scene, it split it wide open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

80: Nothing Else Feels Like This Mazzy Star Record w/ Bobby Schubenski

2025/11/04

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into So Tonight That I Might See by Mazzy Star with special guest, Blackcraft Cult's, Bobby Schubenski. We get into how this record made sadness feel cinematic, why Hope Sandoval’s voice still hits like a ghost, and how these songs quietly rewired indie music for decades. It's hypnotic, iconic, and still completely untouchable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

79: The Copeland Album That Should’ve Blown Up But Didn’t w/ Kyle Patrick

2025/10/28

On this episode of CD Burners, we're digging into In Motion by Copeland, the shimmering, heartbreaking record that somehow flew under the radar. With special guest Kyle Patrick from The Click Five, we get into how this album blended beauty and tension, why it hit so hard for emo kids trying to grow up, and what made Copeland stand out in a sea of loud bands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

78: The 1975 Made Every Band Rethink Their Sound w/ Mod Sun

2025/10/21

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the debut album that made teen angst sound cinematic, the self titled album by The 1975. We get into the chaos, the hooks, the weird interludes, and how this record made it cool to be messy with special guest, Mod Sun. Whether you were blasting “Robbers” or just confused by the hype, this album left a mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

77: Title Fight Changed Emo Forever with This Album w/ Patrick Miranda

2025/10/14

On this episode of CD Burners, we're talking about one of the most important underground albums of the 2010s, Floral Green by Title Fight, with special guest Patrick Miranda from Movements. We get into how this record cracked emo wide open, why it still sounds fresh over a decade later, and the way it helped bridge the gap between hardcore and shoegaze. Patrick shares what this album meant to him coming up, the legacy it left behind, and the bands that wouldn’t exist without it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

76: Avril Lavigne’s Impact Is Way Bigger Than You Think w/ Luna Shadows

2025/10/07

On this episode of CD Burners, we're breaking down Let Go by Avril Lavigne with special guest Luna Shadows. We talk about how “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” and “I’m With You” turned Avril into a global icon, why her songwriting hit harder than people gave her credit for, and how Let Go helped redefine what pop punk could sound like. Luna shares how this record shaped her as an artist, and why it still holds up over 20 years later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

75: Everything in Transit Was Andrew McMahon's Goodbye Letter w/ Erin Gilfoy

2025/09/30

On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into Everything in Transit by Jack’s Mannequin with special guest, Erin Gilfoy. We get into Andrew McMahon lore, the piano-pop perfection of “Dark Blue,” and why this album still hits like a sunburned breakup. From major label chaos to MySpace memories, this is a deep dive into one of the most beloved emo-adjacent records of the 2000s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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JadeeGarden 2025/10/08

Truly the best podcasts for musicians

This is by far my favorite podcast I’ve ever listened to. As a musician in a band myself with big aspirations this podcast does a great job of talking...

★★★★★

SFAppLover 2025/09/24

Great Show

The best song on Dude Ranch is Enthused. I don’t understand how that’s even a question.

★★★★★

sydneyg813 2024/09/19

my favorite misinformation podcast 💖

to prepare for going to when we were young this year, i decided to learn about the bands playing that i didn't know, by listening to every album being...

★★★★★

Brandon Shane Robertson 2024/08/27

My Favorite Music Pod

CD Burners is currently one of my favorite podcasts! I love the unique approach to not doing a track track retro review of the albums, but rather hopp...

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