Best Emo Hour Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 175 - Justin Perkins (Mystery Room Mastering) - Power Chord Hour Podcast 1:24:50

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Justin Perkins of Mystery Room Mastering returns to PCH to talk all about his mastering work on The Replacements upcoming reissue of their 1984 masterpiece Let it Be Justin Perkins - Mystery Room Mastering https://www.mysteryroommastering.com https://t.co/mqkvboECla https://www.instagram.com/mystery_room_mke https://www.facebook.com/MysteryRoomMast…

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One Year of The Emo Hour Podcast! 1:13:30

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Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Nani and Katie are celebrating one whole year of sharing feelings, music, and melancholy laughs! 🖤 As always, the episode kicks off with “What’s Making Us Emo This Week” — Katie’s bummed after someone stole from her car (don’t worry, it was just snacks), and Nani’s feeling all the emotions about the podcast…

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Ghost Dongs, Gilmore Rage & the Nacho Cult: The Emo Panther Pilot 1:39:38

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Send us a text Welcome to Touching Tips — where four emotionally unstable dudes collide into one chaotic AF podcast experiment. We’re talking anime, metal, horror flicks, Bad Bunny backlash, and yes... nachos worth a three-hour road trip. It’s the pilot of the Emo Panther crossover nobody asked for but everyone secretly needed. From Gilmore Girls r…

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200 F*ckin' Episodes Later: CPAPs, Crickets, and Cream of the Cock 1:34:49

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Send us a text This ain’t your grandma’s podcast recap. After five long-ass years and 200 episodes of pure chaotic energy, The Funky Panther boys are still talkin’ shit, takin’ names, and accidentally jacking off crickets (don’t ask). In this “farewell-but-not-really” dumpster fire of nostalgia, we look back at the beer-soaked beginnings, roast our…

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Ep 174 - Flyin' Jay (Year of the Dragon, Fishbone) - Power Chord Hour Podcast 43:21

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Flyin' Jay of the band Year of the Dragon (formerly of Fishbone) is our guest this week to chat about the new YOTD ep Dragon Burn out now on Manic Kat Records FLYIN' JAY https://yearofthedragonband.com https://www.instagram.com/illtrombone https://www.instagram.com/year_of_the_dragon https://www.manickatrecords.com/year-of-the-dragon-dragon-burn/?s…

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Nani’s Birthday & September 2025 Emo News! 1:00:07

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Send us a text In this jam-packed episode, Katie and Nani kick things off on a personal note as Nani opens up about her upcoming birthday — and all the complicated, nostalgic, "wait, how old am I again?" emotions that come with it. From there, Nani recounts her recent trip to Boston to see Turnstile live (spoiler: it was everything), setting the st…

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Nani's Back-to-Back-to-Back Shows at the Roadrunner in Boston: Sam Fender, Garbage, & Yungblud 58:54

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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 e…

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Ep 173 - Chris Ballew (The Presidents of the United States of America) - Power Chord Hour Podcast 45:21

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Chris Ballew (The Presidents of the United States of America, Casper Babypants) returns to the Power Chord Hour to talk all about his new solo album (and second of 2025) Ready to Pop CHRIS BALLEW https://chrisballew.org https://chrisballew.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisballew https://www.instagram.com/pusaband PCH Instagram - www.inst…

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Still Not Over 2005: A Review of Cartel's Chroma-2025 & Acceptance's Phantoms/Twenty 1:02:41

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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 emotion…

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An Emo Recap: VMAs, Sun Valley's "Valley Music Festival," and a Moonbubu? 1:05:43

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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 F…

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The All-American Rejects at The Western Idaho Fair + The Rise of Potato Man 49:49

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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…

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Ep 172 - Jeff Dean (Heavy Seas, Her Head's on Fire) - Power Chord Hour Podcast 39:55

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This week on the show Jeff Dean of Heavy Seas and Her Head's on Fire chat about the latest Heavy Seas release By Degrees and lots more HEAVY SEAS https://www.instagram.com/heavyseaschicago https://www.facebook.com/heavyseaschicago PCH Instagram - www.instagram.com/powerchordhour Twitter - www.twitter.com/powerchordhour Facebook - www.facebook.com/p…

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August 2025 Emo News: Taylor Said Yes, Davey Said…Jam Bands? 55:39

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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 back…

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An Emo Album Review: MGK's Lost Americana... or just lost? 1:03:35

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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 al…

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An Emo Album Review: Unannounced, Unfiltered, Unforgettable - Our Take on Hayley Williams’ Latest 1:01:19

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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…

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Ep 171 - John Doe - Power Chord Hour Podcast 31:41

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John Doe returns to the Power Chord Hour to talk about the upcoming X and Los Lobos tour, the making of the final X record Smoke & Fiction, what a band looks for in a producer and how that changes later in a bands career, what new songs have translated live the best and much more JOHN DOE http://www.xtheband.com https://linktr.ee/theejohndoe https:…

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Google Lied About Warped Tour And Nothing Is Real 45:09

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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 nig…

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Ep 170 - Nancy Wilson (Heart) - Power Chord Hour Podcast 25:15

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This week I am joined by the guitar legend that is Nancy Wilson of Heart! Nancy talks about the summer/fall Royal Flush 2025 tour and hitting the road with Cheap Trick and Todd Rundgren, fifty years of Dreamboat Annie (and where it falls on her list of favorite Heart records), Nancy's live guitar rig, her involvement with Roadcase Management and mu…

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July 2025 Emo News: 3OH!3 is Single Handedly Bringing Back Affliction Tees 52:25

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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,…

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An Emo Book Review: Fahrenheit-182 by Mark Hoppus 1:04:29

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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 schoo…

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An Emo Interview: Good Vibes with Moonshine Schubert 1:05:59

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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 …

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Ambulances, Immigrants, and Abbott’s THC Flip-Flop 1:43:33

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Send us a text We’re back, btches. After a short summer break filled with meat sweats and mental breakdowns, the Funky Panther trio returns to shove brisket, burnout, and batsht headlines right into your earholes. Chad, Javier, and Tim go full Texas savage, starting with the 2025 BBQ rankings—DFW’s laying pipe all over the state, with Goldee's and …

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An Emo Interview: Organized Chaos with Mylo Bybee 1:09:05

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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 "…

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It’s June. Why Is It Snowing? Plus Sawtooth Valley Gathering, MCR, True Crime and Everything In Between 51:16

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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 wher…

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June 2025 Emo News: Warped Tour, Bludfest & Beyond 56:52

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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, reminiscin…

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The Emo Hour Dads: Father's Day, Feelings, & Roasts 1:15:42

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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 …

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Blink-182 in the Wild & Brand New Nostalgia 55:42

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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 …

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Dan Patrick’s THC Purge, Killer Drones & Steroid Olympics: Welcome to Hell, Y’all 1:46:54

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Send us a text Texas is at war, but not with crime, poverty, or actual danger. Nope, Lt. Gov. Dan “Buzzkill” Patrick is busy trying to nuke hemp from orbit, calling regulated THC products “poisonous” without a single shred of evidence. Translation? He’s either high on his own supply of bullshit or getting off kneecapping an $8 billion industry whil…

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An Emo Interview: James Fowler, Founder and Creator of the Sawtooth Valley Gathering 53:52

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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 indus…

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"Dead Popes, Chinese Snacks, and Daddy Issues: The Dysfunctional Reunion You Didn’t Know You Needed" 1:34:13

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Send us a text They vanished for two months—and no, they weren’t in rehab (probably). But now the boys are BACK, and chaos reigns supreme in Episode 197 of The Funky Panther. Think less "warm reunion" and more "group therapy session with snacks and sarcasm." Chad and Tim crawl out from their academic hellholes to humblebrag about finals, while Javi…

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May 2025 Emo News: Tragedy, Tours & Total Chaos 1:09:08

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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…

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From Vegas Club Lights to Portuguese Port Flights 58:35

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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 …

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An Emo Interview: Katie's Mom a.k.a. Dr. Becky 1:02:40

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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 …

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An Emo Interview: Mark Oliver, Sheep Bridge Jumpers, Treefort, and the Idaho Music Scene 1:20:21

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Send us a text In this heartfelt and high-energy episode of The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani sit down with a true Wood River Valley legend—musician, venue creator, and community builder Mark Oliver. 🎤🎶 From his early days growing up in Sun Valley to picking up his first guitar 🎸 and discovering a lifelong passion for songwriting, Mark shares the storie…

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April 2025 Emo News: Yeehaw, But Make It Emo 35:50

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Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, we traded our Vans for cowboy boots—kinda. Katie and Nani recap all the dusty drama from Stagecoach: the outfits, the heatstroke vibes, the yeehaw energy… and the completely unexpected emo invasion. That’s right—Good Charlotte and Machine Gun Kelly pulled up to the country party and left us emotionally conf…

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Ben C Jones on Hot Yoga Cults, Billionaire Rockets & Trippy New Tunes 1:41:32

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Send us a text Buckle the f*ck up, because The Funky Panther just dropped an episode that smells like incense, ego death, and pure audio chaos. Musician and part-time sweat demon Ben C Jones is back—flexible, funky, and freshly cooked from his daily 105-degree hot yoga cult. Spoiler: his chakras are aligned, his joints are loose, and he might’ve ac…

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Easter & An Emochella Recap 43:19

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Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive headfirst into the chaos and joy of a jam-packed spring weekend. ☀️ They unpack the egg hunt madness of Easter, reminisce about closing weekend at Sun Valley (goodbye ski boots, hello sunburn), and give a quick nod to the green holiday that is 4/20. Then, Nani takes us on an stroll throu…

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From Classic Rock at The Sphere to Screamo: Katie's Vegas Concert Double Feature 39:19

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Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie takes us on a rollercoaster of concert emotions—from harmonies at The Sphere to headbanging in the pit. 🎸✨ First up, she shares the unforgettable experience of seeing The Eagles live at The Sphere in Las Vegas with her husband and dad. Get ready for all the feels as she breaks down Deacon Frey and Vin…

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Ep 169 - Matty Grace - Power Chord Hour Podcast 1:27:42

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Matty Grace is this weeks guest to talk all about her debut solo album Cheap Shame (out now on Dirt Cult Records) and more! MATTY GRACE https://mattygrace.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/mattydisgrace https://linktr.ee/mattydisgrace PCH Instagram - www.instagram.com/powerchordhour Twitter - www.twitter.com/powerchordhour Facebook - www.faceb…

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You'll Be Dead, Give Us Your Kidneys 1:42:17

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Send us a text You’re gonna die someday—might as well make it count. In this brutally honest episode, we talk with Kevin, a tissue procurement specialist (yes, that’s a real job), who spends his days elbow-deep in the stuff you leave behind when you check that little box on your driver’s license. Spoiler: he’s not here to steal your kidneys in a ba…

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Ctrl+Alt+EMO: A Recovery Episode 24:40

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Send us a text This week on The Emo Hour… we had a full-blown tech meltdown. That’s right—your beloved emo co-hosts Katie and Nani managed to record a whole entire episode… that then vanished into the void, never to be heard again (RIP to the lost ep, we hardly knew ye). But like true emo warriors, we picked ourselves up, dried our eyeliner tears, …

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#280 - Frenchy VS the Dutch 50:05

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Follow us on instagram for all upcoming shows! Frenchy: www.instagram.com/sungaattack Tom: www.instagram.com/tomoarmstrong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 168 - Blag Dahlia (Dwarves) - Power Chord Hour Podcast 33:40

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Blag Dahlia of the Dwarves returns to the show to talk about the upcoming release of the 1989 Dwarves album Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows for Record Store Day 2025 (unreleased until now!) BLAG/DWARVES http://www.thedwarves.com https://www.blagdahlia.com https://thedwarves.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/thedwarves https://www.instagram.co…

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An Emo Interview: 220 KID, The World Cup & His Soppy Boy Side 49:07

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Send us a text In this episode of The Emo Hour, hosts Katie and Nani share stories from their recent trip to Puerto Vallarta—sun, sand, and a few unexpected adventures included. From beachside moments to tequila surprises, they recount the experiences that made for an unforgettable getaway. Then, they’re joined by multi-platinum-selling DJ and prod…

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Talking to Dogs, Jacking in Space, and Paying $500 to Smell a Celebrity 1:39:52

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Send us a text What do you get when three degenerates dig up cringey home videos, debate astronaut nut trajectories, and confess to hoarding junk like emotional support USB cables? Pure, unfiltered chaos—welcome to The Funky Panther. Javier stumbles upon a camcorder from his hormone-riddled youth and unleashes footage so humiliating it should be cl…

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#279 - We're BACK for the Comedy Fest! 1:01:59

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We missed you all! Check out Frenchy's shows: https://www.frenchycomedy.com.au/tickets Check out Tom's shows: https://tomoarmstrong.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Copeland & Anberlin's 20th Anniversary Tour + Matty Mullins' New Era 49:57

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Send us a text In this episode of The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive into the latest emo news for March 2025, including fresh updates and tours from your favorite bands. The duo also takes you through an unforgettable night at the 20th anniversary tour of Copeland’s In Motion and Anberlin’s Never Take Friendship Personal. Hear all about the nostalgi…

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Kanye’s Nazi Fashion, Public Poop Horror Stories & The Brown Note Conspiracy 1:34:12

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Send us a text We've all been there—stomach rumbling, cold sweat forming, and no bathroom in sight. In this episode, we expose our most humiliating, panic-inducing bathroom disasters that will make you grateful for every flushable toilet you've ever encountered. From desperate public dump decisions to fully-naked survival tactics, this is the episo…

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Reality Show Recap & Nani's Travels to Korea & Boston for the TREOS Reunion Shows 1:05:57

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Send us a text On this week’s episode of The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive deep into the latest seasons of The Traitors and Love is Blind, offering their thoughts, reactions, and a few spicy takes on the drama-filled reality TV. After that, Nani takes us on a whirlwind journey through her recent travels to Korea, where she indulged in luxurious ski…

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From Beef to Beats: Bhad Rap Battles to Nani's Travels to See Anyma, John Summit, and Bob Moses 1:19:49

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Send us a text In this week's episode of The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive into the ongoing beef between Alabama Barker and Bhad Babie, breaking down the drama and sharing their thoughts on how this feud is playing out in the public eye! Then, Nani takes us on a whirlwind journey of her recent travels, from the sunny shores of Baja, Mexico, to the …