Finding Emo

Despite 2/3 of the guys not being huge Coheed & Cambria fans, we still manage to all have lots of opinions about this record. Siri even chimes in at one point to tell us how she feels about the record.

Clocking in at our longest episode thus far, we talk about what is now regarded as Weezer's 1996 masterpiece (though it was basically hated by everyone at the time) and its contribution to the genres of the 2000s.

We really thought Acceptance was going to be HUGE back in the day. Unfortunately, they had a ton of bad luck. This album is great, anyway

It's our podcast and we'll slightly weave outside the genre if we want to! Look, if you haven't listened to this highly underrated album (because it came out before all the crazy one-take music videos), please do so and then listen to us talk about how much we love it.

Kyle brings fresh ears to a conversation about Copeland's 2003 debut album since he never really listened to it back in the day. Blake reveals where he stole the podcast's theme song from. Kris has a righteous mustache you can't see because it's a podcast.

It's our 30th episode! We talk about Relient K's mainstream breakout album Mmhmm, which we've decided must be said in a sassy tone.

Some would argue Death Cab is indie, not emo. But it's our podcast and this album came out in 2003 and is close enough for us. Also, we really like the album a lot. Unlike Ben Gibbard's 2003 haircut.

It's our 1st birthday! Woo hoo! Thanks so much for listening. On this episode we talk about Jimmy Eat World's super successful Bleed American album. Find out which of us would have danced in their underwear in The Middle's video shoot, given the chance.

Would this album be considered 100% pop if it weren't on Drive-thru? Probably. Does that make it any less good? No.

The Rocket Summer is definitely a band you're either totally into or don't like at all. The guys are decidedly all-in on Bryce's songs, and this is such a good debut album for a 19 year old to make.

Before the massive success of fun., there was The Format. On this episode we essentially look at half of their catalog, since they only made two albums.

Kris and Blake finally come to terms with how much The Ataris influenced their band's music. Plus, a discussion about what makes a great cover. And more! 

On a very special episode of Finding Emo...The guys put together a mix tape of their favorite romantic mix tape jams from the genre. Plus, you get to hear about Kyle's incredibly awkward evening with Aaron Marsh from Copeland (it was all Kyle's fault).

We finally get around to doing a Dashboard Confessional album! Spoiler alert: we all have man-crushes on Chris Carraba.

We'd be lying if we said Pete Wentz didn't get under our skin a little back in the day, but that doesn't take anything away from this being a heck of a debut album from Fall Out Boy.

Are Taking Back Sunday lyrics the most commonly tattooed emo lyrics? We think so. And we can see why, honestly. Listen to find out who's on Team Jesse, Team Adam, Team Nolan, and Team Edward (wait, sorry, that's something else...).

For the final episode of 2020 (good riddance) we dive into Paramore's 2007 Sophomore album. We spend half of the episode complaining about the band's decision to not play Misery Business live anymore.

Don't ask us why it took us 18 episodes to get to this classic. We don't have a good excuse. Saves The Day captured some serious magic with this album in 2001, and it's as good now as it ever was.

Ok, so we lied about The Everglow being the next episode (for good reason, we promise). So instead we're wishing a Sweet 16 to blink-182's untitled/self-titled (argument to ensue) album from 2003.

Jack's Mannequin's debut coming-of-age masterpiece Everything In Transit came out 15 years ago, and Kris and Blake were fortunate enough to watch Andrew and his new band rock the whole thing front to back at a drive-in show over the weekend. And then hopped on the podcast to discuss the album.

Just in time for Halloween, we picked the most eye-linery band around, AFI, and their 2003 smash hit Sing the Sorrow. Kyle has determined this album to have, hands down, the most emo lyrics of all time and gives us his favorites, track by track.

We skip right ahead to The Used's sophomore album...not because their first one isn't deserving of an episode, but just because we really like this one and IT'S OUR PODCAST!

Motion City Soundtrack made the happiest music with the saddest lyrics. On this episode we cover their sophomore (and breakout) album, Commit This To Memory. It's solid!

It's our first contentious episode where everyone doesn't love the album. "But guys, EVERYONE loved this album!", you say. Not so. Apparently one of our hosts is the only person alive that didn't like it. Listen to find out who it is!

If My Chemical Romance's Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge album isn't a definitive early 2000s emo record, we don't know what else would possibly qualify. The music, lyrics, outfits, swagger, makeup...it really defined the genre.