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Washed Up Emo

Tom Mullen
Emo
Emo Music
Minus the Bear
Menos El Oso
Best Friends Forever
Elliott
Snowing
Punk
DIY Ethos
Sobriety
Mental Health
Mirrorless
Punk Music
Mineral
Boilermaker
Thriving
Nostalgia
Park
2005
Bats & Mice

Join Tom Mullen for a look back at when emo was an unknown word, its relevance now and speaks to those deeply involved with the emo/punk/hardcore/post-hardcore scene.

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Today on the podcast is Jim Ward from Sparta.

Sparta has a new album called Cut A Silhouette is out May 29th on Equal Vision Records! Jim and I speak about guitar tones, recording with J Robbins, co-writing for the first time on a song with Frank Ie... more

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The 90s resurgence continues! The band have a bunch of upcoming shows including new music on the horizon. If you haven't heard, Portraits Of Past also recently released a cover of Rites of Spring on a split 7" with Saetia on Solid Brass. A fun conver... more

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After a decade of silence, Marietta is officially back and currently in the middle of a massive resurgence. We talk about the feeling Ethan felt after going to Best Friends Forever, the emo revival, a resurgence of new generations getting into emo, a... more

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Today on the podcast is Kevin Duquette from Topshelf Records! They just turned 20 years and Kevin and speak about the label over the years, the changes and what Kevin and the crew are looking forward to.  As always a great conversation about the stat... more

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Jim Ward
Musician, Sparta guitar/vocalist
Sparta
Episode: #276 - Jim Ward (Sparta)
Rob Pettersen
Vocalist for Portraits Of Past
Portraits Of Past
Episode: #275 - Rob Pettersen (Portraits Of Past)
Ethan Willard
Musician from Marietta, discussed as the guest on the episode
Marietta
Episode: #274 - Ethan Willard (Marietta)
Kevin Duquette
Executive/Owner at Topshelf Records
Top Shelf Records
Episode: #273 - Kevin Duquette (Topshelf Records)
Jon Cattivera
From Time Spent Driving
Episode: #272 - Jon Cattivera (Time Spent Driving)
Ladd Mitchell
Musician, Park (Ladd from Park)
Park
Episode: #271 - Ladd Mitchell (Park)
Connor Gilroy
Musician known for his viral crow costume from Death Cab for Cutie's album cover, 'Transatlanticism'.
Gilroy Music
Episode: #267 - Connor Gilroy (The Crow from "Transatlanticism")
Jake Snider
Vocalist and guitarist for the band Minus the Bear
Minus the Bear
Episode: #266 - Jake Snider (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
Cory Murchy
Bassist of Minus the Bear
Minus the Bear
Episode: #263 - Cory Murchy (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)

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Tom Mullen
Host of Washed Up Emo Podcast; leads interviews and deep-dives into emo/punk/hardcore scenes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 520 ratings
  • Excellent show diving into the sub genre

    Great quality interviews with the artists that help build and define this punk sub genre. Witty commentary from both sides and some are deep dives into specific moments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RICG13
    Canada2 years ago
  • Jay Palumbo

    Please interview Jay Palumbo from Elliott.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    90's E Chord
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Great guests & stories! Still waiting on an Aloha (Polyvinyl) episode! Keep it up, Tom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El_Cosmic
    United States2 years ago
  • Washed Up Emo Rules!

    Incredible guests, great conversations, and meaningful insights. Tom examines emo with the artists who gave the genre shape and those who are advancing it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rslimp
    United States3 years ago
  • Deeper Dive into Unique Tunes

    Thank you Mullen for keeping these unique bands in the public realm. I especially like 211 and John’s POV for all us kiddos growing up and wanting something different than what pop radio was playing. What he described was how I felt growing up in “the heartland” This Fightin Irish/ Christian fan is a fan of “weird” music that should be kept relevant now to appreciate the evolution of music history. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gunnifer Jenning
    United States3 years ago

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#276 - Jim Ward (Sparta)
Q: How was it getting with EVR?
He explains the East Coast meeting with EVR, the sense of belonging to a shared language, and choosing Equal Vision for community and creative alignment, despite early major-label experiences.
#276 - Jim Ward (Sparta)
Q: What is co-writing like for you?
Ward describes co-writing as a brand-new process that blends individual voices, with examples like Crater and Mouth Breather showing how partners bring riffs and ideas, then negotiate 50-50 ownership and sign off to keep creative control balanced.
#274 - Ethan Willard (Marietta)
Q: What drew you to revisit making music after the hiatus?
A combination of attending BFF and being reinvigorated by the community, plus realizing that playing together again with friends felt natural and exciting.
#274 - Ethan Willard (Marietta)
Q: Did you hear about Emo Revival before you started Marietta?
I didn't hear about Emo Revival until I read Nothing Feels Good, and only then did the term stick with the era we were entering; later, the idea of revival kept popping up as we resurfaced.
#265 - Alex Rose (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
Q: What was the idea of going to a show and kind of knowing what you were getting?
The idea of going to a show and kind of knowing for the most part what you're getting, at least for the first 10, 11 songs, has a cohesive theme.

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What is Washed Up Emo about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive music show focused on the emo/punk/hardcore/post-hardcore scene, exploring origins, evolution, and the people who shaped it. Episodes blend historical context with behind-the-scenes stories, gear talk, on-the-road anecdotes, and reflections on nostalgia, community, and creative processes. Hosts spotlight long-running bands, pivotal records, and modern projects, often connecting the scene's past to present-day releases and DIY culture. Notable for its thoughtful interviews, archival anecdotes, and ability to translate a niche subculture into broadly engaging conversations for listeners who lived through or are curious about the scene.

This program is particularly distinguished by its guest diversity (musicians, producers, and sc... more

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1. Jim Ward
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3. Ethan Willard
4. Kevin Duquette
5. Jon Cattivera
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7. Connor Gilroy
8. Jake Snider

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