The Emo Social Club Podcast

ICYMI: Emo is back??! Crazy! But will it last? Has it become too cringe? We have some thoughts on it in this epi. If you're looking for the full, unedited video you can watch in over on our YouTube ! ______ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third in the Chicago Reader's "Best of 2022" round-up!  Check out the run-down here + pick up a FREE copy of...

A bunch of you went to the desert but we didn't. So, we're here to review it for ya like we went instead. Plus, we discuss the art of pop stars actually liking metalcore and non-mainstream stuff?! Crazy!  ______ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third in the Chicago Reader's "Best of 2022" round-up!  Check out the run-down here + pick up a FREE cop...

If you missed our Twitch stream talking about BMTH & Paramore's 10-year album releases, then you're in luck! We give our takes, thoughts and vibes + "rancid"(??) takes [potentially]. ______ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third in the Chicago Reader's "Best of 2022" round-up!  Check out the run-down here + pick up a FREE copy of it if you're in C...

Getting downright chatty and silly with LEA on the pod this week. We talk about her recent EP "Never Happy Ending," collabing with Kellin Quinn and the music community as a whole, Mario and Nintendo hot takes and more. ______ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third in the Chicago Reader's "Best of 2022" round-up!  Check out the run-down here + pick...

We had a ragin' time with Brooklyn's babyfang. We talk about their music writing process, zodiac signs, their upcoming show with Proper. and more. ______ EMO SOCIAL MERCH SALE It's prime layering season, club! So make sure you get some discounted Sun's Out, Stay Inside & Emo Social Nu-Metal tanks in our store ! Thanks to our designer Joey Resko for our designs. Join the club! Twitch: https://emoso...

We're back at the interview game with new Bay Area Besties Goldview. We talk about their latest EP "Chapters of an Open Heart," their upcoming show with Every Avenue, collaborating with Ace Enders of The Early November and more. ______ EMO SOCIAL MERCH SALE It's prime layering season, club! So make sure you get some discounted Sun's Out, Stay Inside & Emo Social Nu-Metal tanks in our store ! Thank...

Missed our (well Brian's, moreover) recap of AFI's "Sing the Sorrow" anniversary show in LA? Don't worry, we gotchu! Plus other takes that we have to sprinkle in. ______ EMO SOCIAL MERCH SALE It's prime layering season, club! So make sure you get some discounted Sun's Out, Stay Inside & Emo Social Nu-Metal tanks in our store ! Thanks to our designer Joey Resko for our designs. Join the club! Twitc...

Missed our equally concerning/bad takes about the 2019 Rolling Stone Mags Top Emo picks? Don't worry, you can listen to our lack of OG emo knowledge right here. Over and over again. ______ EMO SOCIAL MERCH SALE It's prime layering season, club! So make sure you get some discounted Sun's Out, Stay Inside & Emo Social Nu-Metal tanks in our store ! Thanks to our designer Joey Resko for our designs. J...

Why do we like to listen to sad music when we're sad/angry? What's the science behind that? Well we have some answers for you thanks to Dr. Troy Campbell who's a behavioral scientist. He's a big emo fan but aside from that we also talk about Marvel,his work with Disney and Netflix and he asks US some questions too.  ______ EMO SOCIAL MERCH SALE It's prime layering season, club! So make sure you ge...

Lizzie was in NYC so we didn't stream so we did the next best thing and edited our Paramore tier list & takes from our live stream for you to relive to hate listen to all over again. ______ EMO SOCIAL MERCH SALE It's prime layering season, club! So make sure you get some discounted Sun's Out, Stay Inside & Emo Social Nu-Metal tanks in our store ! Thanks to our designer Joey Resko for our designs....

What else would a chat with Mo Doron of Riot Fest be other than complete cozy chaos vibes? Nothing. That's what you get this episode where we get silly, talk about getting into freelancing, being the face of RF's TikTok and more. ______ EMO SOCIAL MERCH SALE It's prime layering season, club! So make sure you get some discounted Sun's Out, Stay Inside & Emo Social Nu-Metal tanks in our store ! Than...

We're hopping the globe with Scotland friends Single by Sunday this episode. We talk about their upcoming single "Severed Ties," who gets to dye their hair what, performing at Warped Tour and more. ______ ESC NOMINATED FOR CHICAGO READER'S "BEST MUSIC PODCAST OF 2022" OMG! You read that right! ESC is nominated for the best music podcast in Chicagoland. To vote for us to be declared the actual "bes...

We are crossing the Canadian border to talk with emerging artist Sam Casey about her new single "I'm Fucking Sam," Tim Hortons v. McDonalds and the differences in music scenes in other cities. ______ ESC NOMINATED FOR CHICAGO READER'S "BEST MUSIC PODCAST OF 2022" OMG! You read that right! ESC is nominated for the best music podcast in Chicagoland. To vote for us to be declared the actual "best of"...

It's so good to hear your voice, say your name: Hinder! We have the honor of talking with drummer Cody of the band about the (hopeful) butt rock renaissance, new hard/butt rock, what's next for the band and more. ______ ESC NOMINATED FOR CHICAGO READER'S "BEST MUSIC PODCAST OF 2022" OMG! You read that right! ESC is nominated for the best music podcast in Chicagoland. To vote for us to be declared...

No guest this week, just FOB reacts! Chicago house hold name Fall Out Boy are back with a new single, new era and of course...that includes new commentary takes. We talk about the music video, what we expect with this upcoming album and more. ______ ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: None this week because Lizzie is in Vegas & unable to record/edit to the extent this needs! Back next week but still check ou...

This month is filled with a bunch of FINALLY bands we get to sit down with. Next up are Fischer Price core band, pulses. We chat about Christian rock and the random places they played at,  Paramore, their new music, not listening to "Stairway to Heaven" EVER and more. ______ ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: None this week due to tech difficulties!  Check out these & other bangers on our weekly Spotify pla...

It's been years in the making but we FINALLY got Flordida band braveweather on the pod and there's no shortage of conversation. We talk about their latest EP "stay here," casket band practice, lizards and more. ______ ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: Hail The Sun, Fireworks, Grumpster We love showcasing new music and we're doing so every week during our podcast episodes. This week Hail The Sun tap into yo...

The first pod of the year is from a LIVE recording at Beat Kitchen in Chicago with MKE band Honey Creek! We talk about their tour with Unturned and some new music teases plus a full descent into pure chaos from calling out Adele to conspiracy theories.  ______ ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: Happy Holidays! Back after the new year with fresh tunes to kick off 2023! Until then, check out these & other ban...

Our last pod episode of the year! And it's with Ryan Oakes, who you might've heard from TikTok, Loveless or Magnolia Park. We chat about magicians, becoming an accidental stuntman, playing Welcome to Rockville and more. ______ ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: Happy Holidays! Back after the new year with fresh tunes to kick off 2023! Until then, check out these & other bangers on our weekly Spotify playlis...

As the year begins to close out, we look at a few guests we had on this year. We highlight Foxy Shazam at Riot Fest, Joe from Forever Came Calling , Haunter and Emarosa . Does hearing these throwbacks inflict a need to relisten? You can always go back and find these episodes on your fave streaming platform to hear the full chats. ______ ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: pulses., Maudify, Thank You, I'm Sor...

Did you know that after 200 episodes, some of our older ones aren't able to be played? So to counter that, we're re-releasing our episode from our early ESC days, with The Academy Is... bassist, Adam Siska. Or better known as: Sisky Business. Support & Listen to The Academy Is...: Twitter , Insta , Listen ______ ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: Be back next week with a big bangerz only comp for the past t...

Avatar: The Last Airbender, Naruto, oh and of course, new music chats are plentiful with Palette Knife on this week's episode. Support & Listen to Palette Knife: Twitter , Insta , Listen, ______ ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: Be back next week with a big bangerz only comp for the past two weeks! Check out these & other bangers on our weekly Spotify playlist . ______ Wolf Rd. Album Release Show x ESC Aft...

Local band Glory Days hops on the pod to talk about their new music, their upcoming black Friday show with Night Spice, coffins and other chaos. Support & Listen to Glory Days: Twitter , Insta , Listen, Facebook, Buy Tix to their Black Friday Show! ______ ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: Kaylie Sang, Shallow Pools, Glimmers We love showcasing new music and we're doing so every week during our podcast epis...

Finally meeting more besties of the pod IRL is always the best. This time we talk with Penny Bored before their Halloween show last month. We talk about their recent collab with CRLO, stage freight, The All-American Rejects & more.  Support & Listen to Penny Bored: Twitter , Insta , Listen, TikTok ______ ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: Better Love, Wicked Bears, Creeper We love showcasing new music and w...

We're talking nostalgia, new music, gatekeeping and more with Rej of GRLwood on this week's pod. Support & Listen to GRLWood: Twitter , Insta , Listen, TikTok ______ ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: Girl K, Glow and the Dark, Sharptooth We love showcasing new music and we're doing so every week during our podcast episodes. This week friend of the pod Glow & The Dark drop their new single "The W," Sharptoo...