The Emo Hour

Send us Fan Mail Katie and Nani are back on The Emo Hour to catch up on life lately, including Nani officially entering her 40s with a birthday celebration in Mexico and Katie being buried under a mountain of work. But there’s no time to dwell on the chaos for too long because it’s time to get into the main event: answering questions submitted by the friend group that traveled to Mexico to celebrate Nani’s big 4-0! With absolutely zero parameters on the questions, Katie and Nani had no idea w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Katie and Nani dive into Louder Than Fear, the powerful documentary that follows Travis Barker’s life over nine years. More than just a look at his career, the film tells a deeply personal story of addiction, recovery, survival, and—ultimately—self-improvement. Katie and Nani unpack Travis’s struggles with addiction, his journey through recovery, and the devastating plane crash that nearly took his life. But what comes after the crash is just as important. Fa...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani kick things off by sharing what's been making them emo lately, including their excitement for Saints Weekend, the music festival in Stanley, Idaho, and the local Best of the Valley vote. Then, they sit down with Casey Cavaliere, guitarist and founding member of the iconic band The Wonder Years, for a conversation that every fan will appreciate. Casey reflects on the band's evolution, the passionate community that's grown around ...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani are joined by author William Ramsey, the creator of My Emo Diaries and author of Say the Quiet Part Out Loud, Vol. I (with Vol. II on the way). The trio dives deep into all things emo, from the glory days of Warped Tour and the evolution of emo culture to the lasting impact of the scene on fans and artists alike. The three share some of their personal experiences and William also shares insights into his research process, writin...

Send us Fan Mail Katie and Nani kick off this episode swapping stories from recent travels — Nani shares quite a few adventures and Katie regretfully missed seeing Hayley Williams while she was in Chicago. They geek out over the Amazon Prime show Company Retreat, breaking down the feel good nature of the show. Then they welcome Christopher Greenslate, a former punk/hardcore kid who reinvented himself as an author and director. Christopher talks candidly about his creative evolution and the DI...