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Hey there, welcome to School of Emo, the podcast where we dive into the world of emo, pop-punk, and everything in between. If you've ever found yourself screaming the lyrics to Taking Back Sunday in your car, or wearing way too much eyeliner in the early 2000s, you're in the right place. I'm Erin Judge, and each week, I'll be your guide through the music, the culture, and the history that shaped an entire generation of angsty teens (and let's be real, adults too).
I am not the teacher of this school. I'm a student, here to learn alongside you and from you. Together, we cover a lot of information that doesn't actually matter, but will remind us of stalking MySpace channels and getting lost in chat rooms.
So connect your dial up, turn on your webcam, and let's go to school… of emo.
I am not the teacher of this school. I'm a student, here to learn alongside you and from you. Together, we cover a lot of information that doesn't actually matter, but will remind us of stalking MySpace channels and getting lost in chat rooms.
So connect your dial up, turn on your webcam, and let's go to school… of emo.
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Today's episode is a full recap of Story of the Year's album release show on February 14, 2026 at The Pageant in St. Louis, Missouri and a review of their latest album A.R.S.O.N. I'll share what happened with the album release day, the venue, the set, and my thoughts on this new album. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today we're talking about a group whose sound became shorthand for midwestern longing, quiet heartache, and emotional clarity without screaming… a band that took whispers and made them unforgettable. This is American Football, the Urbana, Illinois trio whose lone 1999 record took years to catch on… and then never stopped. By the end of this episode, you'll understand how a quiet college band became emo legend, why their music resonates like memory itself, and how their story reflects the way emo can grow up with us. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today, we're talking about a chapter of emo history that's a little overlooked, but deeply influential: the intersection of Christian youth group culture and the rise of the third wave emo/post-hardcore scene in the early 2000s. This was an era where kids came out mosh pits on Saturdays to youth groups on Sundays. Where faith, frustration, introspection, and hardcore collided in ways that shaped how we felt music. We'll explore the bands that bridged that gap, how faith influenced lyrics and communities, the way youth pastors unintentionally guided teens toward moshing, and how fans remember it all. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
This episode is a full review of my second sail away on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise - we talk about the setup of the bigger boat this year, activities on board, sets by some of our favorite emo artists, and more! Want to be on the boat in 2027? Get all the details here: https://www.endcruise.com/ If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today, we're prepping for the Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2026, which I'm currently on upon posting this episode! I'll talk about the process up signing up, the band lineup, the schedule and all there is to do on the ship, how I'm packing, and some of my predictions and hopes for the cruise! If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today's band is loud, vulnerable, chaotic, deeply self-aware, and somehow the most relatable emo act of the last decade. A band that brought raw emotion back to the center of the genre… without polishing the edges or watering anything down: Hot Mulligan — the band that made yelling about anxiety feel like group therapy. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today's band helped bridge the gap between second-wave emo and the pop-punk explosion of the early 2000s. They wrote songs about heartbreak, regret, and longing, but made them catchy enough that we screamed along anyway: Saves the Day, one of the most quietly influential bands in emo history. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today, we're reflecting over some of my favorite EMOments of 2025 and the EMOments I'm looking forward to in 2026, along with a few manifestations for this channel in the coming year. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMOment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today's band is one of the most dramatic, controversial, and hotly debated names in mid-2000s emo and post-hardcore. A band born out of Las Vegas chaos, shaped by legal trouble, and forever tied to one of the most polarizing frontmen the scene has ever known. Today, we're talking about Escape the Fate, and yes, we are absolutely diving deep into the Ronnie Radke era, his exit, and what the band became after. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today's episode is a full recap of Silverstein's 25th Anniversary Tour featuring Thursday, Free Throw, and Bloom on December 17, 2025 at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee. I'll share what happened logistically with the venue and merch, the sets from each of the bands, and my overall experience of the show. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today, we're diving into a band that's both a technical powerhouse and an emotional anchor for an entire generation of fans. A band known for their dizzying riffs, explosive drums, holiday metal albums, and iconic circle pits at every festival from Warped to Christmas shows. Today we're talking about August Burns Red, the Pennsylvania metalcore titans who turned melody and mayhem into an art form. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today, we're talking about a band that blended Christian metalcore, synth-driven chaos, and emo-adjacent lyricism into something totally their own. Yep, we're diving into The Devil Wears Prada, the Ohio kids who went from Myspace buzz band to metalcore mainstays. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today we're diving into a band that's become a staple of the modern emo revival: Mom Jeans. Formed in California but beloved all over the internet, Mom Jeans. are equal parts nostalgic, self-deprecating, and emotionally honest. Their sound feels like a mixtape of slacker emo, early 2000s pop-punk hooks, and indie rock. Over nearly a decade, they've grown, experimented, and connected deeply with their fans. In this episode, we're going to walk through their origin story, their biggest records, turning points (both personal and musical), some controversies, and what makes their fan community so special. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today we're diving headfirst into one of the most chaotic, virtuosic, and polarizing forces in post-hardcore: Dance Gavin Dance. If you know them, you know the serrated guitar lines, the dizzying time-signature gymnastics, the pairing of pristine clean singing and frenetic screams. And, yes, the famously complicated lineup history. If you don't know them… strap in. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today we're talking about a band that mastered the balance between chaos and catharsis… The legends of Canadian post-hardcore: Silverstein. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today we're diving into one of the cornerstone acts of early‐2000s emo/post-hardcore: Senses Fail. We'll cover their history, album by album, and how they impacted the broader emo/post‐hardcore scene. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today we're taking a full ride through the history of one of the early-2000s icons: Story of the Year. Formed in St. Louis, Missouri, they emerged at the height of the emo/pop-punk explosion and went on to release anthems that many of you probably had on repeat. We'll go through their formation, band members, each of their major albums, what they've been up to lately, and reflect on their place in emo history. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today, we're talking about a band that somehow made teenage angst hilarious… and then, eventually, heartbreaking. A band that blurred the lines between skate punk, pop punk, and emo to become one of the most iconic groups of the late 90s and early 2000s. Yep… we're diving deep into the story of Blink-182. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today, we're talking about a band that not only carved out their own space in emo but also challenged the genre's male-dominated image. A band led by one of the most iconic frontwomen in modern rock: Paramore. With their anthems of heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery, Paramore became more than just another Warped Tour success story. They became a symbol for a whole generation of young fans, especially women, who finally saw themselves represented in the emo scene. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
Today, we're talking about one of the biggest names to ever emerge from the early 2000s emo explosion—a band that took emo from VFW halls and Myspace pages all the way to MTV, the Grammys, and stadium tours. That's right—today's lesson is on Fall Out Boy. If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email schoolofemopodcast@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo
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