Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani kick things off with what's making them extra emo lately — starting with the legendary recap of Nani’s surprise early birthday party. Spoiler: it involved her 10 closest friends (that’s 11 people total, aka Nani’s angel number) showing up dressed as different versions of Nani. We’re talking emo Nani, poolside Nani, New York Nani, VIP Nani, podcast Nani, airport Nani — and yes, chaos and identity spiraling ensued in the best way possible...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani kick things off the only way they know how—by diving into what’s making them extra emo. Katie’s spiraling over the wild twist in Netflix’s jaw-dropping new documentary, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (seriously, you won’t see it coming), while Nani recaps the rollercoaster of emotions she felt during the Emmys, hosted by the funny and awkward Nate Bargatze. Then it's down to emo business: the girls dive deep into two massive re...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani are covering it all — from red carpets to mountain stages. First, they recap the MTV VMAs, complete with all the wins, drama, and one very unexpected star: Moonbubu, the space-suited Labubu making its flashy debut on the carpet. 🌙✨ Then it’s off to Sun Valley for the first-ever Valley Music Festival, where Katie and Nani swapped their checkered vans for cowboy boots to experience the inaugural event. They share highlights, festival chao...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, things get loud, nostalgic, and just a little bit crispy as Nani returns from the Western Idaho Fair with tales from the biggest crowd in fair history—gathered for none other than The All-American Rejects. That’s right: your favorite early 2000s heartbreakers are still kicking, and Nani was front and center for every guitar riff, every scream-along chorus, and yes, even the world premiere of the soon-to-be-iconic "Potato Man" anthem. Nani recaps the b...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani are deep in their feels (what else is new?) as they kick things off with what's making them emo lately. Katie shares some tender and pride-inducing moments from being on a lakeside vacation and seeing her daughter really thrive in the water—cue the acoustic guitar strumming softly in the background. 🌊💔 But emotions really run high when the duo dives into the news that broke the internet: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially enga...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Kati and Nani kick things off by sharing what's been making them extra emo lately—from some mild (but classic) existential spirals to a real-life 911 call that may have actually saved a grandma. Oh, and somehow... dirt clods? Yes, it’s a whole vibe. Then the duo dives into the topic of the day: MGK's new album, Lost Americana. They break down the unconventional release strategy, the marketing buzz, and give their hot takes on a few standout tracks. Th...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani kick things off with their signature check-in: “What’s making you emo this week?” Nani recounts the wild and surprisingly fun journey of attending her 20-year high school reunion — awkward encounters, nostalgic throwbacks, and a few somewhat embarrassing moments. Meanwhile, Katie shares a poetic reflection on her recent camping trip, where she unplugged, lived in the moment, and found herself under a breathtaking night sky ...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive into a weekend full of sweat, sequins, and scandal (okay, just Google being wrong, but still). Katie recounts her epic softball tournament weekend—full of camaraderie, chaos, and barely surviving the last game. Meanwhile, Nani walks us through her weeks-in-the-making drag and cabaret night, hosted by the iconic Jessica L’Whor of Denver, and yes—it slayed. Then the two get appropriately emo as they uncover the shocking truth that th...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive headfirst into what’s making them emo — and it’s a heavy one. Katie opens up about the emotional impact of Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing in Boise last week for the tragic killings that occurred at her alma mater, the University of Idaho in Moscow. The true crime moment hits close to home, and the rawness of it sets the tone for a powerful start. To lighten the mood, Nani throws it back to Warped Tour fashion with a hilarious detour ...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive deep into all the feels — starting with a jumbotron scandal at the Coldplay concert in Boston. Nani’s friend Adam gives an exclusive, first-hand account of the viral cheating moment that had everyone gasping in real-time (and online). Then Katie gets swept away in some serious high school nostalgia, sharing a scrapbook discovery that proves her Blink-182 devotion ran deep — complete with a dramatic diary reading that’s as emo as it...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive headfirst into what’s got them deep in their feels. Nani opens up with some real-life introspection—processing growth, grappling with change, and learning to sit with the hard stuff. Meanwhile, Katie balances the emotional scales with a heartwarming update: she recently attended a local fundraiser for Mountain Humane, the beloved Sun Valley animal shelter, and left with her emo heart full (and maybe a few new dog friends). Then, th...
Send us a text On this episode of The Emo Hour, your favorite emo duo Katie and Nani kick things off with a classic emotional check-in. Nani goes full delulu mode (in the best way) and gets a little spiritual over seeing the angel number 11 again and again and again, while Katie shares the cutest story ever about her daughter’s new obsession with "dancing dresses" — cue the tiny emo tears. But the main event? An epic interview with Tyler Schlagenhauf of Mylo Bybee, the Boise-based indie alt-r...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive into what’s got them deep in their feels. Katie reflects on her ten-year law school reunion — equal parts nostalgic and existential — while also losing her mind (in the best emo way) over My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade” making a dramatic and unexpected appearance where no one saw it coming. The mood turns somber as they discuss heartbreaking news out of Idaho, including the recent shooting in Coeur d'Alene and ...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani kick things off by sharing what's been making them extra emo lately. Katie recounts her heartfelt — and hilariously unexpected — reunion with her daughter, complete with some surprising word choices that left Katie a little speechless. Meanwhile, Nani takes a walk down memory lane, reminiscing about the recent Father's Day episode and re-living her Dad's stories with her high school friends and all the bittersweet nostalgia that came wi...
Send us a text In this heartfelt (and hilarious) Father’s Day episode of The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani sit down with their dads for some truly unfiltered dad-daughter chats. Nani’s dad doesn’t hold back, roasting her lovingly as the only child who basically got everything she wanted—except maybe a normal prom ride (yep, the neighbor's mortuary limo was available and goth dreams were realized). He flips the script, though, calling her his "perfect child" in a moment so sweet it might make you t...
Send us a text In this rollercoaster of an episode, Katie recounts a truly surreal experience — running into Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 fame on a hiking trail… in the middle of nowhere. As if that wasn't enough to emotionally process, just a few days later, she spots Mark AND Tom DeLonge at a restaurant. Naturally, she spirals (in the best way), and Nani is right there beside her, providing play-by-play commentary and some much-needed grounding as Katie lives out every emo kid’s dream. Once the...
Send us a text In this landmark episode of The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani kick things off with a major headline that’s shaking the music world — Taylor Swift officially owns all the rights to her music. The duo dives into what this means not just for Swifties, but for artists everywhere, unpacking the ripple effects this could have on the music industry for years to come. Then, they’re joined by James Fowler, the passionate founder of the Sawtooth Valley Gathering, held in the breathtakin...
Send us a text In this episode of The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive deep into all the major emo happenings of May 2025. They start by paying tribute to the late Dave Shapiro—beloved booking agent and staple of the alternative music scene—who tragically passed in a plane crash in San Diego alongside others in the industry. 💔 From heartbreak to house parties, the duo switches gears to talk about The All-American Rejects and their absolutely wild, nostalgia-drenched house party tour across the M...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani are back with a globetrotting episode full of beats, wine, and unexpected emo run-ins. Nani recaps her whirlwind trip, starting in the neon haze of Las Vegas where she saw, once again, on her all-time favorite EDM duos, Bob Moses, live. But the night didn’t end there—an impromptu twist leads her face-to-face with none other than the lead singer of The Higher (yes, that band from your 2006 Myspace playlist). From the desert to the coast,...
Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, we’re getting personal for Mother’s Day. Katie sits down with her mom to ask the real questions—what it was like raising an emo teen, whether she ever actually listened to the lyrics, and how she survived the eyeliner era. There’s laughter, light roasting, and some surprisingly tender wisdom. Nani opens up about the loss of her mom and reflects on grief, gratitude, and the ways we keep our connections alive—even when someone we love is gone. From the ...