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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 EKA184! Today we are joined by the incomparable Chris Broach of Braid, The Firebird Band, L'Spaerow, SNST, and most recently...Chris Broach and the Foundation! We talk early days of emo, from touring with American Football and The Get Up K... more

Welcome to EKA183! Today we are joined by Nick and Ben from A Place For Owls! This band has been on my radar for a little over a year so it was an absolute treat to be able to get them on the podcast. APFO are set to unveil their new EP All Thieves V... more

Welcome to EKA182! Today we're joined by Doll Apartments out of Washington DC. Well, technically they were in Atlanta during their tour. In fact, they were playing that night with friends of the show and two time guests We Hate Rowan! We talked about... more

Welcome to EKA181! Today we're joined by one of our least favorite bands in show history for a second appearance, We Hate Rowan!!! All jokes aside, we absolutely adore Rowan and Ethan and Voss, although Voss was acting super weird the whole interview... more

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Scott Sellers
Rufio member
Rufio
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
Samrat Rauh?
Vocalist of Unity For The Outcasts
Unity For The Outcasts
Episode: 175. Unity For The Outcasts: Washington DC, Diversity in Music & The Making Of Their Debut LP "Resonance"
Dave McWane
Lead singer of Big D And The Kids Table
Big D And The Kids Table
Episode: 173. Big D And The Kids Table: David McWane Talks Ska & Emo Ties & The Good Ole American Saturday Night | Emo Kids Anonymous
Mike Torres
Host of Beers With Bands; festival organizer in Minneapolis
Beers With Bands
Episode: 172. Beers With Bands: Mike Torres Talks Emo Podcasting, Minnesota Music Scene & Beers With Bands Fest 3 | Emo Kids Anonymous
Heavy Metal Chess Club
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Heavy Metal Chess Club
Episode: 169. Heavy Metal Chess Club: Philadelphia, Emo Origins and the Beauty in Baldness | Emo Kids Anonymous
Ace Enders
Lead singer of The Early November
The Early November
Episode: 166. The Early November, Ace & Jeff Talk 25 Years of TEN, Drive Thru Days, Compilations vs Playlists, Parenting & More | Emo Kids Anonymous
Jeff Kummer
Drummer of The Early November
The Early November
Episode: 166. The Early November, Ace & Jeff Talk 25 Years of TEN, Drive Thru Days, Compilations vs Playlists, Parenting & More | Emo Kids Anonymous

Hosts

Amanda Valdivieso
Co-host of Emo Kids Anonymous Podcast; engages with guests on origins, DIY scenes, and cultural context.
Robb Laffoon
Host of Emo Kids Anonymous Podcast; co-creates and drives conversations around bands, scenes, and DIY culture.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stellarpandora3
    United States2 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 .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisa Kaczmarek
    United Statesa year ago

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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.
179. Topiary Creatures: Nashville Emo, Emotional Whiplash & Writing Vows in the ICU | Emo Kids Anonymous
Q: What inspired the album's emotional range and visual concept?
Bryson explains that the album was designed to mirror a journey between darkness and beauty, using a 'dungeon and garden' metaphor, and that the visuals (costumes and topiary characters) were crafted to embody the music rather than the band's conventional image.
180. Rufio: New EP, Never Touring & Why They Hate The Offspring | Emo Kids Anonymous
Q: What was the songwriting process behind the title track on the new EP?
The riff originated with Clark, and after dropping it into Dropbox, Scott quickly turned it into a full structure and arrangement within about 30 minutes, then they completed the rest collaboratively.
177. Career Day: Recession Pop Punk, We're Trying Records & The Last Good Day We Get | Emo Kids Anonymous
Q: How did the two-song release come together and what's next for the EP?
The two tracks were developed with a producer and label support, with plans for more songs and a potential EP, and a broader strategy to release a bigger, more complete package later in the year.

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This show centers on emo and emo-adjacent music, blending new releases with nostalgia through candid conversations about bands, scenes, and DIY culture. Episodes frequently explore origins, creative processes, touring, production, and community-building within regional scenes, often weaving in anecdotes about labels, management, and the evolving music industry. A standout aspect is the deep sense of scene camaraderie, with guests ranging from rising DIY acts to veteran musicians, all framed by hosts who mix humor with sharp, opinionated takes. Listeners can expect approachable conversations that spotlight authenticity, community, and the evolving emo landscape across waves and scenes.

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