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Emo Kids Anonymous Podcast

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2025/03/26
Latest episode
2026/02/06
Average duration
84 min.
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3 days

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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, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.

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109. Daphne Loves Derby: Alt Press, Pure Volume and Pacific Northwest Emo | Emo Kids Anonymous
2026/02/06
Welcome to EKA 109! Today we're joined by Jason Call of Daphne Loves Derby. If you grew up in the early 2000s and you were the 2000s equivalent of terminally online, you knew about Daphne Loves Derby. Formed in Kent, Washington by three pals, Daphne were the first band to ever hit a million plays on PureVolume. This led to them getting signed by Trevor Pryce of the Denver Broncos (WTF?) while they were still teenagers. Jason tells me the whole story plus why he left the band and what we can expect when it comes to a possible DLD reunion. Kenny and Stu are currently inactive in music but fellas, if you're reading this people do miss you! Along with all of that, we also talk about PNW emo from that era. Bands like Emery, Acceptance, This Providence, Forgive Durden and most notably, Gatsby's American Dream. We talk about what makes Casey Bates such an incredible producer, as well as regular old parent stuff that two dudes in their late 30's would discuss. Thanks for joining me Jason, you're a class act! ------------------------------------------------------------------ With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo and everything else. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad, The Click Five and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer. EKA is part of Never A Phase Network, a collective of creators working to keep the scene alive. Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD!  discord.gg/eaBH4aBA Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok: @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclips Theme song provided by halftimeshow ("hero of roku city") ______________________________________________________ Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb LaffoonExecutive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB) ______________________________________________________ Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com
108. Vans Warped Tour, Grammy's and the SB Halftime Show: Institutions or Irrelevant? | Emo Kids Anonymous
2026/02/04
Welcome to EKA 108! On todays classic Wednesday one on one with Robb and Amanda, the gang discusses the major current events of the music world. That's right, we're talking about The Grammys, The Super Bowl halftime show and the Vans Warped Tour lineup reveal Are the grammys irrelevant? Should we be stoked that Turnstile won some awards? Or is this a broken clock being right twice in a day?With the Super Bowl this weekend, all eyes are on our boy Bad Bunny, so we dive into past halftime shows and the history. We discuss our favorites, least favorites and the absolutely bizarre. And of course, we also talked about the first few days of announcements regarding the 2026 Warped Tour lineup. Is all this nostalgia a good thing? A step in the right direction or the contrary? What would a couple of millennial emo kids talk about if not the Vans Warped Tour? Either way, their takes will surprise you!Also, we'd like to formally announce the first ever EKA x Brotege giveaway. To enter for your chance to win a 3 month supply of Brotege and two shirts, be sure to go follow EKA and Brotege on TT or IG and then tag two people in the comments of the giveaway video. While you're there, leave us a weird or funny comment because while there is two winners, only one winner will be randomly drawn. The other winner will be the comment that makes Amanda, Robb and Gabe laugh the hardest. What are you waiting for? Go enter!______________________________________________________________With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo and everything else. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad, The Click Five and so many others.EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer.EKA is part of Never A Phase Network, a collective of creators working to keep the scene alive.Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!⁠www.brotege.com⁠JOIN OUR DISCORD! ⁠discord.gg/eaBH4aBA⁠Follow us on other platforms:Twitter: @emokidsanonpodInstagram: @emokidsanonymousTikTok: @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclipsTheme song provided by halftimeshow ("hero of roku city")______________________________________________________Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb LaffoonExecutive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB)⁠www.emokidsanonymous.com⁠______________________________________________________Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!⁠www.neveraphasenetwork.com⁠
107. Thanks! I Hate It: West Coast Emo, Warped Tour and Wishing You're From The Midwest | Emo Kids Anonymous
2026/02/02
Welcome to EKA107! Today we are joined by Thanks! I Hate It from Hollister, CA, but they are midwesternites at heart. With appearances at both Stoop Fest and XLNC this year, these California kids sure have an affinity for the flyover states and we discuss it at length. We also dive into the bands origin story, some bandmembers family infidelity, the current state of america and so much more. Oh yeah, we also discuss the writing and recording of their most recent release, 2025 LP Scatterbrain, released on Take This To Heart records. With song titles like "The Butterfly Tattoo Effect", "The Ultimate Worrier" and "Tonights The Night You Fight Your Dad", you knew this band was gonna be a great time and we were not disappointed. -------------------------------------------------------------------- With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo and everything else. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad, The Click Five and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer. EKA is part of Never A Phase Network, a collective of creators working to keep the scene alive. Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD!  discord.gg/2fTdCzmT Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok: @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclips Theme song provided by halftimeshow ("hero of roku city") ______________________________________________________ Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb LaffoonExecutive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB) ______________________________________________________ Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com emokidsanonymous.com
106. Walking Blue:Vans Warped Tour, Emo Origin Stories, Hypothetical Fist Fights & Florida | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 discuss the differences between pop punk and emo, as well as who would win in a hypothetical fight between the four of them. Walking Blue are working on a new record and I am super excited to hear it. Jimmy, James, Sean and Luca were absolute sweethearts. Your moms (who are probably closer to my age) raised very nice young men! Follow Walking Blue online @WalkingBlueFL _________________________________________________________ With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo and everything else. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad, The Click Five and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer. EKA is part of Never A Phase Network, a collective of creators working to keep the scene alive. Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!⁠ www.brotege.com⁠⁠ JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/2fTdCzmT Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok: @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclips Theme song provided by halftimeshow ("hero of roku city") ______________________________________________________ Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb LaffoonExecutive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB) ______________________________________________________ Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com
105. Gary Cioni: How To Get Into Music Production, DIY Emo, Crime In Stereo, TBS vs Brand New & More | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 the EKA alumni who have worked with Gary include EMWAY?, Good Sleepy, Tiny Voices and Scarlet Street, along with heavy hitters like Hot Mulligan and obviously Crime in Stereo. Gary has been talked about on this show in many interviews so it was a real treat getting to know the man behind the myth. Currently working with Leisure Hour, we dove into their songwriting and recording process as well. Along with all of this technical talk we also dove into how Gary got his start, as well as his original career as a musician. Gary joined Crime in Stereo after their debut album and is currently the frontman in NEKS as well. Growing up in Long Island and having graduated in 2002, Gary is obviously well versed in the 2000's emo scene and drama (TBS vs Brand New, anybody), so we touched on that quite a bit as well. Be sure to go check out Gary's work over at soundacres.com and you'll be surprised to see how many of your favorite emo records of the last 5 or so years were made with Gary at Sound Acres. ----------------------------------------------------------- With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo and everything else. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad, The Click Five and so many others.EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer.EKA is part of Never A Phase Network, a collective of creators working to keep the scene alive.Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!www.brotege.comJOIN OUR DISCORD! Follow us on other platforms:Twitter: @emokidsanonpodInstagram: @emokidsanonymousTikTok: @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclipsTheme song provided by halftimeshow ("hero of roku city")______________________________________________________Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb LaffoonExecutive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB)______________________________________________________Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!www.neveraphasenetwork.com
104. Gay Meat: Karl Kuehn on Lady Gaga, Losing His Mom & The Rural Queer Experience | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 member of the Dead Mom Club (we're getting jackets), I knew Karl and I would bond but this was such a fun and special episode for both Amanda and I. We talk about his time in Say Anything, growing up gay in a rural world, Blink-182 and even a little buttrock (because of course). Karl tells us about how he managed to get the likes of Chris Farren and Jeff Rosenstock on his new record as well as his favorite Lady Gaga songs. We reminisce on the feeling of wonder and dive into the existential dread of AI, and I ain't talking about Allen Iverson. --------------------------------------------------------------- With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo and everything else. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad, The Click Five and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer. EKA is part of Never A Phase Network, a collective of creators working to keep the scene alive. Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD! Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok: @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclips Theme song provided by halftimeshow ("hero of roku city") ______________________________________________________ Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb LaffoonExecutive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB) ______________________________________________________ Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com
103. The Bald: An Hour of Unhingery with The Bald | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 time right? Good time is an understatement. For a little over an hour, Dane and Ty terrorize, gaslight and troll me and I don't think I've ever had more fun doing this show. I hope you have as much fun watching this as I had living it in real time. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo and everything else. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad, The Click Five and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer. EKA is part of Never A Phase Network, a collective of creators working to keep the scene alive. Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD!  discord  Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok: @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclips Theme song provided by halftimeshow ("hero of roku city") ______________________________________________________ Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb LaffoonExecutive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB) ______________________________________________________ Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com
102: Tori Talks Tori Town, Townfest, C&Ds and DIY | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 personal emo origin story. Full disclosure, Tori has been a silent but major influence on our show. I have found countless bands through her twitter account, and many of those bands have found their way onto the show. Support your local scene and house show venues. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo and everything else. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer. EKA is part of Never A Phase Network, a collective of creators working to keep the scene alive.  Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/5BYKVap8 Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok:  @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclips Theme song provided by halftimeshow ("hero of roku city") ______________________________________________________ Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb Laffoon Executive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB) ______________________________________________________ Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com
101. The Click Five on Power Pop, JoBros and Emo/Pop Punk Adjacency | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 Five's claim to emo adjacency. Are they emo adjacent? Emo allies? Are they just lumped in by proxy? we get to the bottom of this and the answer WILL surprise you.Emo Kids Anonymous is the show about emo and everything else. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer. EKA is part of Never A Phase Network, a collective of creators working to keep the scene alive.  Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/5BYKVap8 Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok:  @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclips Created, produced and hosted by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, emo kids anonymous is a proud part of the NAPNET podcast network. Theme song provided by halftimeshow ("hero of roku city") ______________________________________________________ Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb Laffoon Executive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB) ______________________________________________________ Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!www.emokidsanonymous.com Subscribe to stay up to date with Emo Kids Anonymous! With 2-3 new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your one stop shop for everything emo and emo adjacent. Follow Robb (@RobbLaffoon on all social media platforms) Follow Amanda (@amazingamanda_eka on tiktok & @amazingamanda_emokidsanon on IG)
100. Celebrating 100 Episodes of EKA! We Reflect On The Past & Answer Your Questions | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 legends to everything in between, we have had a lot of fun doing this show and every guest has been so great (minus Handguns). We also do a full fan Q&A with questions submitted to us. Which one of us has been to more shows? What's the difference between pop punk & emo? What's Robb's official diagnosis? You asked, we answered. Subscribe to Emo Kids Anonymous on Youtube, Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts. Please give this episode a thumbs up and leave a comment and/or a review, it goes a long way! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Emo Kids Anonymous is the show about emo and everything else We cover anything emo or emo adjacent! With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything 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, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/BBzBTgUH Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok:  @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclips Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. ______________________________________________________ Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb Laffoon Executive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB) ______________________________________________________ Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!www.emokidsanonymous.com Subscribe to stay up to date with Emo Kids Anonymous! With 2-3 new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your one stop shop for everything emo and emo adjacent. Follow Robb (@RobbLaffoon on all social media platforms) Follow Amanda (@amazingamanda_eka on tiktok & @amazingamanda_emokidsanon on IG)
99. Everyone Asked About You: EAAY On The Evolution Of Emo From The Nineties to Now + Coming Back 20+ Years Later! | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 compared to now as well as highlighting the power of the internet. The story of Everyone Asked About You is like a movie, you will want to sit through this puppy! Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about emo and emo-adjacent music. Nostalgia, new music, you name it. If it’s relatively close to being adjacent to emo, we’ve probably covered it. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything 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, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/BBzBTgUH Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok:  @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclips Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. ______________________________________________________ Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!www.emokidsanonymous.com Subscribe to stay up to date with Emo Kids Anonymous! With 2-3 new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your one stop shop for everything emo and emo adjacent. Follow Robb (@RobbLaffoon on all social media platforms) Follow Amanda (@amazingamanda_eka on tiktok & @amazingamanda_emokidsanon on IG)
98. Exploring The 90s Boy Band to 2000s Emo Pipeline + 10 Most Rewatchable Movies | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 at "bands for girls" vs "bands for boys". Were FOB and MCR and AAR and P!ATD just the BSB and *NSYNC and LFO of their eras? Speaking of All American Rejects, we also dive into their recent decision to tell Ticketmaster to frig off. Who doesn't love Tyson Ritter, right? Last but CERTAINLY not least though, REWATCHABLES. If you are uninformed or possibly uncultured, the legendary podfather himself, Bill Simmons, dropped his 50 most rewatchable films of the 21st century and it was one of the best podcast episodes of all time. ALL TIME. We figured we would pay homage while waxing poetic over films we like too, so we also name each of our 10 most rewatchable films. The genius of 'Tropic Thunder', the cinematic mastery of 'The Dark Knight Trilogy', the timeless romance of 'Pride and Prejudice', and the majestic majesty of 'Jurassic World Dominion' (!?). Amanda marks out over the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 'Infinity War' and 'Endgame' making her list. I celebrate the cult classic 'Clerks 2', and Amanda reflects on the magical journey of the 'Harry Potter' series. Obviously I put a few more classic comedies on there like Superbad and Step Brothers, but Amanda pulled out a few I've definitely never seen. Lorde of the Rings? Independence Day? Who has time for that stuff!?!? Thank you for watching, please leave a comment and prescribe to the pod. Share it, stream it while you sleep, show it to your dad, all of your support means the world. Thank you! Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about emo and emo-adjacent music. Nostalgia, new music, you name it. If it’s relatively close to being adjacent to emo, we’ve probably covered it. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything 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, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/BBzBTgUH Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok:  @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclips Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. ______________________________________________________ Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!www.emokidsanonymous.com Subscribe to stay up to date with Emo Kids Anonymous! With 2-3 new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your one stop shop for everything emo and emo adjacent. Follow Robb (@RobbLaffoon on all social media platforms) Follow Amanda (@amazingamanda_eka on tiktok & @amazingamanda_emokidsanon on IG)
97. Tiny Voices: DIY Emo, Airplanes 2.0 and Reasons I Won't Change | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 community, as well as the good times that are at the heart of what Tiny Voices is all about. We get into managing schedules, the creative process behind their music and the importance of collaboration. We also dive really deep into the record process for their 2025 album, "Reasons I Won't Change". The band just released the five-year anniversary version of their song Airports and are currently writing their second record. 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 everything 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, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/78WpHArY Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok:  @emokidsanonymouspodcastTikTok: @emokidsanonymousclips Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms! www.emokidsanonymous.com New episodes drop every Wednesday as well as artist interviews on Monday and Fridays! Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow Robb (@RobbLaffoon on all social media platforms) Follow Amanda (@amazingamanda_eka on tiktok & @amazingamanda_emokidsanon on IG)
96. The Low Blow: Deconstructing Catholicism, Emo, Pop Punk and the South | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 discussion also touches on the beauty of life and death, the role of youth in creativity, and the significance of emotional vulnerability in songwriting. Throughout, they highlight the connections between their music and the broader themes of the fourth wave emo movement, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and emotional depth in their art. Patsy shares personal reflections on mortality and the challenges of negotiating identity, particularly in the context of family and societal expectations as a transperson in a world that isn't exactly in their corner. We discuss the cultural identity crisis in the South and the emotional responses elicited by political discourse. The conversation also delves into the evolution of emo and pop punk, sorry Scott's Records. Go check out The Low Blow's new LP "Forest For The Trees". ----------------------------------------- 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 everything 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, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://discord.gg/78WpHArY Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok:  @emokidsanonymouspodcast Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!www.emokidsanonymous.com New episodes drop every Wednesday as well as artist interviews on Monday and Fridays! Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow Robb (@RobbLaffoon on all social media platforms) Follow Amanda (@amazingamanda_eka on tiktok & @amazingamanda_emokidsanon on IG)
95. Thoughts On Bowling: Berkeley Wasson on Sportsbetting, Midwest Emo & Classic Cinema | Emo Kids Anonymous
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 personal influences, the impact of gambling on their music journey, and the importance of venues for local bands. The discussion also touches on their musical inspirations and the collaborative efforts that shape their sound. We also get into the film Pixels? As well as sports, both the band and the thing. We talk about what Berk learned touring with Trsh, sports., Kerosene Heights and Camping in Alaska, plus stories from the road with our good friends in Adjust The Sails and Dear Cincinnati. Shoutout all them bands, we love ye fellers. Please hit like and prescribe and all that stuff! ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 everything 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, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10! www.brotege.com JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/78WpHArY Follow us on other platforms: Twitter: @emokidsanonpod Instagram: @emokidsanonymous TikTok:  @emokidsanonymous Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon. Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date! www.neveraphasenetwork.com Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms! www.emokidsanonymous.com New episodes drop every Wednesday as well as artist interviews on Monday and Fridays! Be sure to like and subscribe! Follow Robb (@RobbLaffoon on all social media platforms) Follow Amanda (@amazingamanda_eka on tiktok & @amazingamanda_emokidsanon on IG)

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