Emo Kids Anonymous

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 cov...

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 a...

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 balancin...

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 p...

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 div...

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 i...

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" a...

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...

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 impac...

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) l...

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 co...

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, highligh...

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,...

Today we are joined by Lansing Michigan's own, FinalBossFight! They discuss their band dynamics, and reflect on their creative process while working with producer Billy Mannino. We delve into their influences, experiences during their album release, and the humorous side of touring. FBF! also touches on their love for video games and how it relates to their identity, culminating in a light-hea...

Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the youngest band in the history of the show, Rec League! Cooper and Jacob have literally been playing their instruments for like, a year, and they've already recorded an EP and booked multiple shows and mini tours. For being so young, they carry themselves like they're much older in many ways and I came away from this interview incredibly impressed with them (wow...

Finally, Dear Cincinnati are on EKA! ICYMI, we interviewed Dear Cincinnati a few months ago but unfortunately, the episode was erased by nefarious forces. Could it have been Taylor Swift? The IDF? Could the fellas have just had tech issues? We will never know. Regardless, I am joined by David and Troy of Dear Cincinnati for a wide ranging conversation about the bands short history and long term pl...

SURPRISE! Amanda is back in this mf! In this episode of Emo Kids Anonymous, Robb Laffoon starts to navigate a solo episode before Amanda returns! We bare all and lift the curtain as Amanda opens up to discuss her personal struggles. The duo shares updates on upcoming projects, including album lists for 2025 and Amanda's recent fitness competition. We explore the emotional connections to music,...

This week I'm joined by the one and only Shane Hurst, better known as Adjust The Sails! If you're on social media and you're reading this, there's a very good chance Shane and I are 50% of your feed. For that, we are not sorry... In this conversation, Shane shares his journey in the music industry, discussing his unique style of 'whiny virgin music', the impact of social me...

In this special solo Black Friday episode of EKA, Robb reflects on the past year, the pod, and the state of the scene in general. We also dive into the evolution of Black Friday, the importance of community in music culture, and we even make the mistake of taking calls for the first time in show history. We dive into the recent Vans Warped Tour Announcements and the drama surrounding that announce...

In this episode of Emo Kids Anonymous, Robb Laffoon is joined by TikToks hottest new emo band Tiger Would. Hailing from New York City by way of Albany, Tiger Would have spent the last year grinding away before hopping on social media and seeing immediate success. This conversation covers nearly the whole Tiger Would tale, discussing their journey from jamming together to performing live shows to s...

Never did I think this episode would happen but here we are. Ladies and gentleman, recovering emo kids we are gathered here today to speak to the founder of one of the most influential music websites of all time, Jason Tate. We dive deep into the origin story, Jason originally created Absolutepunk in his bedroom as a fan site for blink-182 and MxPx. Fast forward 8 years he sells his site, 8 years...

In this conversation, Seth from Good Sleepy joins Robb for a conversation about the band, spanning from their start as high school kids up until the writing and recording of their new record. Seth and Robb talk about some of their favorite emo bands from the Boston area, like our friends in sports. They discuss the evolution of Good Sleepy's sound, the challenges of recording during the pandemic,...

In this edition of Emo Kids Anonymous, Robb is joined by Mel, Miri and Jason of Pretty Bitter. Pretty Bitter are an indie pop act from Washington D.C. who are signed to Tiny Engines. Their 2025 album "Pleaser" is a sure fire contender for AOTY lists around the industry. The conversation covers a wide variety of topics- the history of the band, their songwriting dynamics, the making of their new re...

In this interview I'm joined by Corpus Christi band Up Dog! This week they just released their new EP Going Nowhere Fast. We discuss their origins, band dynamics and the recording process of the new release. They reflect on the evolution of ska and emo music, emphasizing the importance of diversity in the scene today. One thing we all agreed on (amongst many) is that todays scene has a stronger se...

In this episode of EKA, I'm joined by Drought. We explore their origins, influences, and the challenges of navigating the Bay Area music scene. From their Craigslist origin story to today, the Drought story is one of determination, drive, and doing things differently now that they're older and wiser. Drought shares insights on their recording process for their debut album 'Souvenir&#39...