Washed Up Emo

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#280 - Chris Leo (The Van Pelt) Sep 14, 2026

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Chris and I discuss the new album "Remain Obscure" out on Ernest Jennings Record Company this Friday the 18th!

We also get into how the band even made this record, how a festival almost killed the band, Hollywood Squares, and a bar fight.

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#279 - Chris Simpson (Mineral, The Gloria Record, Mountain Time) Aug 27, 2026

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Chris Simpson joins to talk about his upcoming solo show with Davey von Bohlen (The Promise Ring, Maritime) this Friday in Milwaukee at Burnhearts starting at 6pm!

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#278 - Travis Shettel (Piebald) Aug 17, 2026

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Travis and I last talked for episode 30 back in 2014! In between texts and tours, this was a great time to reconnect. Travis shares stories about the "Tales For The Rages" album. It features songs written from 2019-2025, inspired by a reunion in 2016. Out now via Iodine Recordings!

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#277 - Brian Sokel & Sonny Kay (Franklin "Go Kid Go" Reissue) Jun 22, 2026

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Today on the podcast we welcome back two guests that have joined forces for a reissue out on Solid Brass Records. It’s the album Go Kid Go by Franklin.

I am joined by guitarist Brian Sokel from Franklin and the legend Sonny Kay from such bands as Angel Hair and The VSS. Yet he’s an amazing artist. Sonny made this Go Kid Go Remastered and Expanded into something special. Sonny, Brian and I talk about the process of putting this together, the influx of reissues lately from this era, and what’s next for them in their creative lives including more reissues for Sonny and music from Brian with Dead Best.

Go Kid Go [Remastered & Expanded] via Solid Brass Records

The official release date is 7/17/26. Orders begin shipping on 7/13/26.

https://solidbrassrecords.com/products/franklin-go-kid-go-remastered-expanded

Dead Best https://www.instagram.com/deadbestband/

Sonny Kay https://www.sonnykay.com/

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#276 - Jim Ward (Sparta) May 26, 2026

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Today on the podcast is Jim Ward from Sparta.

Sparta has a new album called Cut A Silhouette is out May 29th on Equal Vision Records! Jim and I speak about guitar tones, recording with J Robbins, co-writing for the first time on a song with Frank Iero, and how Sparta connected with Equal Vision. Lastly we talk about Jim always taking it to the bridge. You’ll get it when you listen.

https://www.sparta.band/

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#275 - Rob Pettersen (Portraits Of Past) May 22, 2026

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The 90s resurgence continues! The band have a bunch of upcoming shows including new music on the horizon. If you haven't heard, Portraits Of Past also recently released a cover of Rites of Spring on a split 7" with Saetia on Solid Brass. A fun conversation with a legend of the 90s era. Hope you enjoy!

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#274 - Ethan Willard (Marietta) May 18, 2026

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After a decade of silence, Marietta is officially back and currently in the middle of a massive resurgence. We talk about the feeling Ethan felt after going to Best Friends Forever, the emo revival, a resurgence of new generations getting into emo, and the upcoming shows.

https://linktr.ee/mariettatheband

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#273 - Kevin Duquette (Topshelf Records) May 14, 2026

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Today on the podcast is Kevin Duquette from Topshelf Records! They just turned 20 years and Kevin and speak about the label over the years, the changes and what Kevin and the crew are looking forward to. As always a great conversation about the state of emo and the once revival era that’s coming up more and more as the eras have done before.

Topshelf Records 101 on WUER

https://www.instagram.com/topshelfrecords/

https://www.instagram.com/kevinduquette/

https://www.instagram.com/tonedotaudio/

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#272 - Jon Cattivera (Time Spent Driving) Apr 13, 2026

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Jon and I chat about the recently released 25th Anniversary reissue of "Just Enough Bright," emo, and Wendy's.

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/timespentdriving/

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#271 - Ladd Mitchell (Park) Apr 06, 2026

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Ladd from Park comes on to talk about his work as an author, musician, and association to the word emo. We also speak about his experience with the Washed Up Emo Copycaster by Baldwin Guitars that he has been playing recently. Ladd has been on my list for a long time, happy to have it finally happen!

Thanks for the support of this podcast and historical endeavor.

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https://www.baldwinguitars.com/product-page/washed-up-emo-copycaster

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