Washed Up Emo
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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 70 minutes
- Episodes
- 262
- Years Active
- 2011 - 2025
#261 - David Bazan (Headphones 20th Anniversary)
Today on the podcast we welcome back David Bazan! Last time we spoke was in 2019 on episode 149. Today we speak about the Headphones 20th Anniversary that’s out now on Suicide Squeeze, his upcoming t…
01:21:02 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
#260 - John Galm (Snowing)
John Galm from Snowing fame has a solo record called "River of Blood" that's out now on Count Your Lucky Stars! We talk about everything under the sun and hope you enjoy!
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02:15:28 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
#259 - John Congleton (Record Producer, The Paper Chase)
Today on the podcast, we welcome John Congleton. John and I speak about emo, his old band, The Paper Chase, and the bands he's worked with. It's extensive and impressive! A truly remarkable and open …
01:11:01 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
#258 - The Promise Ring Documentary (Dan Didier, Sam Macon)
Dan and Sam speak about the upcoming untitled Promise Ring documentary and how they need your help!
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00:34:38 |
Sat 22 Mar 2025
#257 - Chris Simpson (Mountain Time, Mineral, The Gloria Record)
Today we have back for a 3rd time, Chris Simpson. He recently released a new Mountain Time album called “Dream Homes” on Spartan Records. We talk about the album and really go deep on the making of a…
01:33:38 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
#256 - Best Friends Forever 2025 Preview
Best Friends Forever 2025 was just announced, and I have instant feedback on who's playing and the changes for 2025.
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00:20:30 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
#255 - Bells on Trike (Jason Bishop, Bryan Hoffa)
Today on the podcast, we welcome Jason Bishop and Bryan Hoffa from the band Bells on Trike. Fun fact: they were around for only a few years in the late '90s, and this is their first-ever interview! N…
01:28:58 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
#254 - Amanda MacKaye (Bed Maker, Desiderata, Routineers, Jury Rig)
Today on the podcast we welcome Amanda MacKaye. Amanda and I chat about the new Bed Maker record that’s out on Dischord, a big discussion about genre, emo, and her take on it from the world she came …
01:27:49 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
#253 - Tsunami (Kristin Thomson, Jenny Toomey)
Today on the podcast, we welcome Kristin Thomson and Jenny Toomey from Tsunami and Simple Machines.
We talk about the 90s, running Simple Machines, their new box set out on Numero Group, what DIY me…
01:33:28 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
#252 - Christian McAlhaney (Anberlin, Acceptance)
We talk about the Seattle scene he grew up in, Acceptance, Anberlin’s new stuff, and we go deep into his years on the road and how he’s balanced his career and family. Plus, your favorite topic, emo.…
01:05:52 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
#251 - Will Sartain (S&S Presents, Best Friend Forever Festival)
Today, we welcome Will Sartain from S&S Presents and Best Friends Forever Festival. Will and I talk about Kilby Court, the longest-running all-ages venue in SLC, and his DIY past. We dive into first …
00:29:12 |
Thu 10 Oct 2024
#250 - Sunny Day Real Estate
Today on the podcast, we welcome sunny day real estate. Jeremy Enigk, William Goldsmith, and Dan Hoerner recently took time to chat with me ahead of this run around the anniversary of Diary.
I didn’…
00:56:00 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
#249 - Prawn (Tony Clark, Jamie Houghton)
Tony and Jamie from Prawn come on the podcast to talk about getting back together, doomsday prepping, Erewhon, and we inform Tony about a Key and Peele sketch on texting.
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00:57:09 |
Mon 16 Sep 2024
#248 - Orenda Fink (Musician, Author of "The Witch's Daughter")
I last spoke to Orenda for episode 181 with her bandmate Maria Taylor for the band Azure Ray. Today, we’re discussing her new book, “The Witch’s Daughter.” I finished this book in about four days and…
00:29:06 |
Mon 05 Aug 2024
#247 - Maureen Barry (Director, Producer)
Vagrant Records was on fire in the 2000s. That fire was fueled by their music videos, which, at the time, was how you got to the kids. Maureen Barry was a true pioneer in making amazing videos in thi…
01:58:16 |
Mon 29 Jul 2024
#246 - John Anderson (Boys Life, Suburban Eyes)
Today, we welcome John Anderson from Boys Life and Suburban Eyes. We talk about the recent unreleased songs from Boys Life streaming via Numero Group and his new group, Suburban Eyes, with Eric Richt…
00:57:11 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
#245 - David NeSmith (Bats & Mice, Regents, Sleepytime Trio, Maximillian Colby)
David NeSmith has been part of some groundbreaking bands in emo. He's not afraid to say it throughout the episode, either! From Maximillian Colby's screamo days to the dissonance of Sleepytime Trio a…
01:28:04 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
#244 - John O'Callaghan (The Maine)
Today on the podcast, we welcome John O'Callaghan from The Maine. The Maine have had a long history in the scene and are about to jump on the Sad Summer Tour. John and I spoke about emo extensively a…
01:10:23 |
Tue 09 Jul 2024
#243 - Vish Khanna (Kreative Kontrol)
Today on the podcast, we welcome Vish Khanna from the Kreative Kontrol podcast. Vish has had almost 900 guests from across the creative spectrum. A truly amazing interviewer, and it was an honor to h…
01:25:28 |
Tue 02 Jul 2024
#242 - David Mitchell (Gulfer)
Today on the podcast, we welcome David Mitchell from the Montreal-based band Gulfer. I have loved them since I first heard them in the 2010s. I’ve had a soft spot for their sound and continued work e…
01:20:03 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
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