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With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for emo and everything else. Previous guests include Gabe Saporta, Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Tom Denney, Origami Angel, Dear Maryanne, Riley!, Ben Quad, sports. 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 showrunne... more

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Welcome to EKA197! Today we're joined by Joe & Craig from critically acclaimed nashville emo band dad hats! This band was recommended to me by our friend Scott's Records, and once I got my hands on their upcoming album wash. rinse. repeat., i knew we... more

Welcome to EKA196! Today we are joined by small talk out of sunny San Diego. The fellas and I talk about the evolution of the band leading up to the release of their new LP "what's gone never left", what they have coming up and so much more. As fello... more

Welcome to EKA195! Today we're joined by Lou Lou Louie! out of Nebraska! That's right, we take our first official trip to The Cornhusker State to talk about everything LLL LLC! Their EP Puppy Chow, their new LP Social Smoking, their recent show with ... more

Welcome to EKA194! Today we are joined by Milhowse out of Ontario Canada! We've only had a few guests from the great white north so this was an absolutely swell time! From Weezer to Windsor to wtf is a house hippo, this conversation covers (almost) e... more

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Eric Egan
Frontman of Heart Attack Man
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Episode: 192. Heart Attack Man: Eric Egan on Osker, Steak Mondays, Making Merch & What's Next for HAMMY | Emo Kids Anonymous
Justin Dusty
Lead singer of Cheer Up Dusty
Cheer Up Dusty
Episode: 190. Cheer Up Dusty: Pop Punk, Social Media & The Nation of Philadelphia | Emo Kids Anonymous
Jake Sulzer
Founder/Executive at Counter Intuitive Records
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Episode: 187: Jake Sulzer: The History of Counter Intuitive Records | Emo Kids Anonymous
Chris Broach
Musician; founder of Chris Broach and the Foundation
Chris Broach and the Foundation
Episode: 184. Chris Broach: Braid, Being a Dad, The Evolution of Emo, American Football & Trump | Emo Kids Anonymous
Nick Weber
Member of A Place For Owls
A Place For Owls
Episode: 183. A Place For Owls: New EP, Denver DIY & Embracing The Humanity in Music | Emo Kids Anonymous
Kiki Gazit
Member of Doll Apartments, discussed as a guest on the episode
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Episode: 182. Doll Apartments: DC Emo Scene, Running Trump's Teleprompter & Chlamydia | Emo Kids Anonymous
Scott Sellers
Rufio member
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Episode: 180. Rufio: New EP, Never Touring & Why They Hate The Offspring | Emo Kids Anonymous
Adam Grundy
Music journalist, blogger, author, Chorus.FM contributor
Chorus.FM
Episode: 178. Adam Grundy of Chorus FM: The State of Music Journalism in 2026 | Emo Kids Anonymous
Avery Springer
Musician, Retirement Party frontperson
Retirement Party
Episode: 176. Retirement Party: Avery Springer Talks RPLP3, Riley! Tour & Working With Evan Weiss | Emo Kids Anonymous

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Robb Laffoon
Host of Emo Kids Anonymous
Amanda Valdivieso
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4.7 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Love the Variation

    Perhaps more than any other aspect of EKA, the sheer variety in bands and voices is why I keep coming back. I appreciate they aren’t “emo purists” and are willing to step outside the strict definition of the genre to discuss the popular bands that most associate with the scene. Because they’re so good at that aspect they earn incredible cred when they break out interviews with the emerging talent in the scene today. It’s an incredible mix of both nostalgic discussions and a way to lift up the ne... more

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    5
    stellarpandora3
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show

    Robb and Amanda are great hosts and so engaging ! Whatever topic they are talking about I WANT to listen to. I love their dynamic and the way they create a fun and new space in the world of so many pods. I always love to hear their opinions on important scene matters! You can tell they truly love the scene .

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    Lisa Kaczmarek
    United Statesa year ago

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194. Milhowse: Weezer, Canada, Grade 13 & The Power of Friendship | Emo Kids Anonymous
Q: How did Milhowse come up with their band name?
They chose Milhouse from The Simpsons, but adjusted the spelling to make it easier to google, a clever branding move that helps them stand out online.
188. The Give & Take: Two Emo Unc's Chop It Up About Life, Pop Punk & Emo | Emo Kids Anonymous
Q: What is your personal top three, quote unquote, Emo albums?
The guest names The Rooms Too Cold by The Early November, Songs to Write Home About by The Get Up Kids, and The Moon Is Down by Further Seems Forever as three desert island picks, emphasizing a mix of personal favorites and influential records from the era.
185. Stay Out: East Bay Punk, The Oakland Ballers & Broken Homes | Emo Kids Anonymous
Q: How did Stay Out start and what keeps you going as a band?
Mason explains that the band formed from a shared garage moment among friends with strong punk lineage, and their continued drive comes from a deep loyalty to the DIY ethic, the Bay Area community, and staying true to their punk roots even as opportunities evolve.
179. Topiary Creatures: Nashville Emo, Emotional Whiplash & Writing Vows in the ICU | Emo Kids Anonymous
Q: What is the stance on genre and the Nashville scene?
Bryson discusses Nashville's diverse scene as a bedrock for collaboration, rejecting gatekeeping while embracing eclectic influences; the band sees emo as a broad umbrella that can include many styles and influences.
179. Topiary Creatures: Nashville Emo, Emotional Whiplash & Writing Vows in the ICU | Emo Kids Anonymous
Q: How did personal experiences shape the songs, particularly the ICU vow track?
The track Writing Your Vows in the ICU integrates a real moment from the artist's life, including a wedding memory and a brother's medical crisis, to express both love and fragility, creating a narrative arc from hopeful beginnings to intense emotional confrontation.

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Emo-focused interview and discussion show that blends candid band histories, industry anecdotes, and scene culture with a strong sense of humor. Episodes span new releases, label dynamics, touring realities, and DIY promotion, often featuring musicians, journalists, and scene organizers who illuminate how emo and adjacent genres evolve in the modern era. A standout is the energetic banter, willingness to challenge industry norms, and a consistent emphasis on community, collaboration, and the craft of making and promoting music. This mix makes the show compelling for listeners who want inside access to bands, touring life, and the evolving indie media landscape, as well as for potential guests and sponsors seeking authentic engagement with t... more

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