Reminiscent | A Pop Punk and Emo Music Podcast

We talk a lot of about album anniversaries on this show, but this is the first time we talk about one of our own! On November 9, 2013, Tom’s band The Good Fight released their debut (and final) EP “This Is My Nightmare” and the guys go track by track and discuss the writing and recording process of each song and provide some insight on how recording your own music opens up a world of appreciation for the songs and albums we listen to every day.     Links: This Is My Nightmare on Apple Music This Is My Nightmare on Spotify The Good Fight on Bandcamp   Hit us up online! Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

2007 was a very important year for Tom, Pat, and the scene as a whole. This year saw some of our favorite releases of all time, and things get contentious real fast as we scramble to claim our favorite tracks for this week’s draft. We end with quick conversation about The Hum Goes On Forever by The Wonder Years.   Subscribe at Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Pocketcasts   Links: The 2007 Mixtape Draft on Apple Music The 2007 Mixtape Draft on Spotify   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

Daddy and daddy have been away for a few months, and we’re very sorry that we left you all alone with the babysitter, a terrible April Fool’s joke of an episode. So we’re popping in real quick with a brand new toy to hopefully make things right. Here’s All That I’ve Got by The Used, but for real this time. Not a dragon in sight. See you in 10 months…   Links: All That I’ve Got Music Video Ryan Key on Chris DeMakes a Podcast Interview with Shane Drake   Songs of the week: One of the Guys by JESSIA Expert in a Dying Field by The Beths   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

This episode was published on April 1, 2022, originally titled "All That I've Got by The Used" as an April Fool's joke. Since we later went ahead and published a real The Used episode, we changed the title to "Through the Fire and the Flames by Dragonforce".   This week, we left it up to the listeners with a Twitter poll to determine which episode we do this week. May we present to you: All That I’ve Got by The Used. No funny business here!   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON   Links: All That I’ve Got Music Video Dear Sister on SNL   Songs of the week: Something Sweet by Mom Jeans Ten Digits Away by Koyo Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

You know those moments in your life where you know you’re going to come away from that moment a completely different person? That’s what hearing 99 Red Balloons for the first time was for us. It’s the reason we’re friends. It’s the reason we ended up starting a band that we played in all through high school. It very well may be the reason we love pop-punk as much as we do. And it all started with a weird German song in the 90s that captivated the hearts of 3rd wave ska captains, Goldfinger. Thanks for everything, John Feldmann. And sorry for everything, as always…   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON   Links: 99 Red Balloons by Goldfinger Music Video 99 Red Balloons by NENA Music Video 99 Luftballoons by NENA Music Video 99 Red Ballons Live 2018 (NENA) Proper Dose by The Story So Far Music Video   Songs of the week: Angels on Vacation by Weezer THIS IS. by ニアフレンズ The Liars Club by Coheed and Cambria   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! As many as you may know or have guessed by now, we’re both hella Irish, so we’re happy to talk about the most Irish song we know, Drunken Lullabies by Flogging Molly. (Suck it, Irish National Anthem!) The song is great year-round, but it hits especially hard on St. Patty’s Day. But the VIDEO! Dear Christ, the video is so good. It’s basically just a skate film featuring Patrick Melcher and you won’t catch either of us complaining about it. It rules! Erin Go Bragh!   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON   Links: Drunken Lullabies Music Video ‘Alphabet’ Skate Video by Patrick Melcher   Songs of the week: What’s Up? by Mom Jeans New Vegas Bomb by CLIFFDIVER   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

Way too much time has gone by without screaming at everyone about how much we absolutely love Less Than Jake. Not only have they been cranking out some of the best music we’ve ever heard since the early 90s, but they even gave us Fueled by Ramen, so put some respect on the name! While The Science of Selling Yourself Short isn’t the most feel-good song of all time, it’s an absolutely killer track with a super trippy and amazing music video that is deserving of so much more than we could ever give it. Summer of ska, here we come!   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON   Links: The Science of Selling Yourself Short Music Video Interview with Vinnie Fiorello Tom on This Just In Podcast (Even If It Kills Me Discussion)   Songs of the week: Shaking Your Mind by Bearings Here’s Your Letter by Knuckle Puck Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

Many bands over the years have dared to write songs about their hometown, the neighboring state that they can’t stand, or even extremely specific restaurants, apartments, and fountains in their local area. This week, we draft our favorite songs about our favorite places and spaces. Not a lot to it, we just love places and spaces!   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON   Links: Places and Spaces Mixtape Draft on Apple Music Places and Spaces Mixtape Draft on Spotify Buy our Flash Sheet Here! Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob Tom at Logan Circle in Philadelphia, PA The Melrose Diner Episode Chris Demakes a Podcast with Chad from New Found Glory Paramore Live in Anaheim in 2006 Detroit by Fireworks Episode   Songs of the week: Gasoline by Knuckle Puck 番狂わせ by Hump Back   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

it’s no secret that Mayday Parade is one of our favorite bands of all time, but we’re super guilty of only talking about their debut album A Lesson in Romantics. It seems like the rest of the world may be guilty of the same crime, so we’re trying to set the record straight today. Mayday Parade is much more than a one-album wonder! Anywhere But Here was a very good sophomore record, even on the heels of losing one of their singers to Go Radio over a disagreement concerning songwriting credits. The title track is super fun, the music video is wild and weird, and Facebook is keeping it all to itself. Bastards.   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON   Links: Anywhere But Here Music Video (on… Facebook???) The Jamie LOL Over Episode The A Lesson In Romantics Episode Our SpaceHey Profile   Songs of the week: 東京、問う今日 by ニアフレンズ You Right by Doja Cat ft. The Weekend   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

No early 2000’s podcast is complete without a Michelle Branch episode, because that woman was everywhere, much pun intended. And she wasn’t even a woman yet, she was like 15, taking the entire planet and the airwaves by storm! Our motto this year is #BangersOnly, so it’s only natural we talk about Michelle Branch, even if it is a little bit out of genre as a blend of “moody post-grunge rock and breezy Y2K pop”. It bangs, and we’re 100% here for it. If only Michelle was 100% here on the podcast. Maybe next time…   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON   Links: Everywhere Music Video Everywhere 20th anniversary edition Everywhere 20th anniversary alternate-version Everywhere MTV recap   Songs of the week: Kiss Me More by Doja Cat ft. SZA 19 by ニアフレンズ     Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

It’s no secret that Hoobastank’s music video for The Reason is our favorite heist movie ever, but it recently came to our attention that there’s a sequel! Hooba picks up right where they left off and tell a gripping tale of crime, rock and roll, and betrayal all in three minutes, and somehow managed to outdo themselves once again. However, we want more. Selfishly, but there were also a few loose ends that we’d love to see tied up in a neat bow, so we’re calling on Doug Robb and the boys to expand the Hoobaverse with a 3rd installment to the series, or preferably a feature-length video. If you’d like to see this happen, make sure to sign our change.org petition below.   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON   Links: Same Direction Music Video Sign our petition the expand “The Hoobaverse” The Reason Music Video The Reason Episode The Year 3000 Episode The MMMBop Episode Hooba Make Other Noise Too Tee (coming soon!)     Songs of the week: Stay the Same by Gold Steps x Thief Club ガラクタオーバーフロウ by ニアフレンズ     Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

There are few things as magical as a debut that absolutely takes over the world, whether that’s the literal world with platinum status or the self-centered, tiny bubble of a world we were living in when we were 15. This week we draft our favorite debut albums and state our cases for which song we think represents the album as a whole. Make sure to listen to the playlists on Apple Music and Spotify!   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON   Links: The Debut Album Mixtape on Apple Music The Debut Album Mixtape on Spotify Meet Me In The Bathroom by Lizzy Goodman Whoa Oh! by Forever the Sickest Kids Episode Our Interview with Music Video director Shane Drake Mutiny! by Set Your Goals Episode Detroit by Fireworks Episode   Songs of the week: Big Boy by Durry New Hype by See You Smile     Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

The announcement of the When We Were Young Festival will be one of those moments we look back on in 20 years that are paired with a “where were you when"?" The millisecond that flyer hit Twitter, everyone went nuts. It was pure, unadulterated joy for like, 20 minutes… and then the questions started. And at last, the memes rolled in. Wait, how many bands? HOW many stages? In 24 hours? Who the hell is Car Seat Headrest and what are they doing on this bill? After a few minutes of moaning and groaning about festival experiences in the past, we absolutely GUSH about all the bands we love on the bill and we draft which songs we want to hear our favorite artists play at WWWY, even though we aren’t going. Maybe…   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON   Links: The When We Were Young Festival Setlist Mixtape on Spotify The When We Were Young Festival Setlist Mixtape on Apple Music The King For a Day Episode The Pressure Episode Adam Neely on Good 4 U v. Misery Business You’re Not Salinger. Get Over It. Live (Still looking for the video! The Gives You Hell Episode The Buried A Lie Episode The Ohio Is For Lovers Episode Sophomore Albums Mixtape Draft December (Again) by Neck Deep The Great Escape Episode The Check Yes Juliet Episode   Songs of the week: Nino by The Linda Lindas Our House by Dizzy Sunfist   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

Everyone loves to talk about bands’ debut albums, but I think it’s about time we give some sophomore releases the credit they deserve. This week we draft our favorite sophomore albums, but there’s a twist… we also have to pick the song we think represents the album best. Not only does it leave a ton of room for debate, but it makes the playlist possible, so make sure to check them out on Apple Music and Spotify.   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON!   Links: The Sophomore Album Mixtape on Apple Music The Sophomore Album Mixtape on Spotify Drops of Jupiter (cover) by With Confidence The Sugar, We’re Going Down Episode The Upsides Episode The I’m Not Okay Episode The Gives You Hell Episode   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

As Underøath releases their new album “Voyeurist” today, we take some time to discuss one of their early bangers, Writing on the Wall their album Define the Great Line. But not before we present your 2022 ScorchFest winner, Patrick McDonagh for his FLAMING hot take on Green Day and the listenability of their entire catalog. In this episode Tom tells a story about trying to hand out demos to bands on national tours, trying to steal a smooch in a hotel room, Pat is haunted by Pamalhorese, and Tom has a story about trap doors. Really we did everything we could to not talk about this music video because it’s horrifying.   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON   Links: Writing on the Walls Music Video Underøath’s new album Voyeurist The ScorchFest Episode Tom’s Guitar Case and Underøath Sticker Shreddeded Wheat by Waking the Cadaver Tom and his friends with Spencer Chamberlain at the Lincoln Memorial   Songs of the week: Blackout by Turnstile Change by Between You & Me   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

You all listen to us spout our nonsense 51 weeks out of the year, but this week is yours. ScorchFest 2022 is upon us, and you people did not pull any punches. This year feels extra special as we had you all “call-in” to the show to personally tell us your thoughts that are sure to make everyone just absolutely upset, and it’s all done for the coveted golden spatula. Listen to this year’s contenders and make sure to vote on Twitter and/or Instagram for your desired 2022 winner!   BONUS EPISODES AND INSANITY ON PATREON!   Links: The Motion City Soundtrack Draft The I Woke Up In A Car Episode   Songs of the week: Goldfish by Between You and Me Record Player by Daisy the Great x AJR   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

With the new year upon us, we’ve decided to finally discuss the only song that has ever made sense to discuss on the last week of the year, The New Year by Death Cab For Cutie. Gibbard and the boys have an insane way of dragging your entire day into the gutter after just one verse of any of their songs, and The New Year holds no punches. If you’re looking to feel melanchonly and introspective as absolute hell at a New Year’s party that you didn’t want to go to in the first place, this song and video are for you.   BONUS EPISODES AND PHOTOS ON PATREON!   Links: The New Year Music Video Submit your takes for ScorchFest 2022 Here! Best New Songs of 2021 Playlist on Spotify Best New Songs of 2021 Playlist on Apple Music   Songs of the week: That Funny Feeling by Phoebe Bridgers (Bo Burnham cover) Come Heroine by Touché Amoré     Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

For the first time in 5 years, we record an episode LIVE in front of a virtual studio audience! Pat watched a super long documentary about The Beatles, Tom definitely does not, they both start new Christmas traditions with their growing families, and they (we?) take compliments and accept gifts weirdly. How very Irish Catholic…   BONUS EPISODES AND PHOTOS ON PATREON!   Links: Ron Carnage: The Thinker Boy Richard Scarry’s The Animals’ Merry Christmas Our Episode with Jess Scutella Songs That Remind Me of *Equip Sunglasses by Hot Mulligan Playlist on Apple Music Songs That Remind Me of *Equip Sunglasses by Hot Mulligan Playlist on Spotify   Songs of the week: Mystery by Turnstile Stubborn Love by Seaway   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

Look, every modern, original Christmas song is terrible. They’re all so bad, in fact, that we had to go out of the decade just to find a remotely wintery song worth talking about. But the emo gods have blessed us with Neck Deep’s December, of which there are THREE VERSIONS! There seems to be a trend with super depressing Christmas/winter songs coming from the bands we love, and boy does Neck Deep deliver, “Pain is never permanent but tonight it's killing me” and whatnot. Make sure to buy the new flash sheet here before they sell out!   BONUS EPISODES AND PHOTOS ON PATREON!   Links: December by Neck Deep ft. Chris Carrabba Music Video (pt 1) December (again) by Neck Deep ft. Mark Hoppus Music Video (pt 2) Life’s Not Out to Get You on Apple Music Life’s Not Out to Get You on Spotify Gold Steps by Neck Deep Music Video   Songs of the week: Dad Vibes by Limp Bizkit Lonely & Pathetic by LØLØ   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey

Our first foray into the early 2000’s insanity that was Christian metalcore, Christ-core for short, lands us at the “Reinventing Your Exit” music video by a band that has recently renounced their religious affiliation, Underøath. They’re Only Chasing Safety walked so that albums like Someday Came Suddenly could sprint at freak-like speeds. Still, there’s something about Underøath’s first effort with new vocalist Spencer Chamberlain that has yet to be replicated by any band since. The screams are brutal, the singing is transcendent, the shirts are tight, and the belts are bright in this masterpiece of a music video. So buckle up and bring a friend because it’s dangerous business walking into this week’s episode. Make sure to buy the new flash sheet here before they sell out!   BONUS EPISODES AND PHOTOS ON PATREON!   Links: Reinventing Your Exit Music Video Tom’s Stickered Guitar Case Our Interview with Shane Drake Seeing a studded belt in Hot Topic for the first time   Songs of the week: Valentine by Snail Mail Better Man by Taylor Swift   Hit us up online! Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | SpaceHey