The Emo Hour

The Emo Hour
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Sad songs, deep feels, and questionable choices—just like your fave emo anthem. All things emo and adjacent. Hosted by Katie & Nani. New episodes weekly because feelings (and bangers) never take a day off. 🎧💔

  1. 1D AGO

    An Emo Interview: Jordan and Sam from The Emo Kids Official Band

    Send a text This week, Katie is fully in her feels after discovering @callumdrums — an online child drumming prodigy whose precision and passion behind the kit is giving main character energy. Meanwhile, Nani clocks a very specific cultural crossover moment: Mike White rocking a Stanley, Idaho tee on Survivor 50. Small-town pride meets reality TV chaos? We love to see it. Then the hosts welcome Jordan and Sam from The Emo Kids, the California-based emo/pop-punk cover band currently on tour and bringing the nostalgia to The Argyros in Ketchum on March 7. The guys dive into what it takes to perform near-perfect, front-to-back album covers of the records that raised us — from dialing in the tones to honoring the emotional weight of every lyric scream. It’s not just cosplay; it’s craftsmanship fueled by deep love for the scene. They also share stories from the band and road, including collaborations with Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup and Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin and Acceptance — pinch-me moments that prove the emo world is both massive and tightly knit. The conversation digs into the ongoing emo resurgence, why these records still hit so hard, and how today’s scene blends elder emos with a brand-new generation discovering breakdowns and black eyeliner for the first time. To close it out, Katie and Nani battle it out with their “Emo Lyrics of the Day.” There are dramatic readings. There are questionable vocal runs. There is undeniable commitment. And yes — Katie takes the win. Throw on your studded belt and press play. 🖤 Support the show Follow us @theemohour on Instagram and TikTok!

    2h 12m

  2. FEB 18

    An Emo Interview: Inside Treefort Music Fest w/ Co-Founder Eric Gilbert

    Send a text This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani kick things off the only way they know how, by asking: What’s making us emo right now? Nani brings a painfully relatable tale of a text snafu (you truly hate to see it), while Katie has a full-circle emo-parenting moment when she realizes that none other than Patrick Stump — yes, that Patrick Stump — sings the theme song for Spidey and His Amazing Friends. Elder emos, assemble. Then, the hosts welcome special guest Eric Gilbert — co-founder of Treefort Music Fest and CEO/co-founder of Duck Club Entertainment — for a conversation that hits all the right notes. The trio bonds over Idaho pride, a deep love of live music, and their shared public radio roots before diving into everything fans need to know about this year’s Treefort scheduled for March 25-29, 2026 in Boise, Idaho. Naturally, they’re especially hyped about the emo and pop-punk acts on the lineup, including Hellogoodbye, The Early November, Knuckle Puck, and The Wonder Years. Get ready for feelings, feedback loops, and maybe a little friendly fangirling. After the interview, Katie and Nani catch up on all the latest emo news and, of course, close things out with their Emo Lyrics of the Day — because what’s an episode without at least one line that sends you spiraling (in a good way)? Grab your headphones, revisit your AIM away message energy, and settle in. It’s an emo heart-to-heart you won’t want to miss. Support the show Follow us @theemohour on Instagram and TikTok!

    1h 32m

  3. JAN 28

    The Emo Hour is BACK, baby 🖤

    Send a text After a little time away, Katie and Nani return to welcome you back into The Emo Hour with all the feelings, nostalgia, and self-reflection you’d expect (and probably missed). In this episode, they revisit their 2025 New Year intentions from “2025: New Year, Same Emos” and honestly assess how it all went - wins, misses, and everything in between. That trip down memory lane includes reminiscing about a truly surreal emo-kid-dream moment: meeting Mark and Tom from Blink-182. Things get even more personal as the conversation turns toward the future, with Katie and Nani opening up about their intentions for 2026 and what they’re hoping to carry forward (and finally let go of). The episode also catches you up on recent emo news, including a discussion around Yungblud’s recent "exposure" and the wild reality of Green Day opening the upcoming Super Bowl. And of course, it wouldn’t be The Emo Hour without closing things out the only way that feels right- sharing their emo lyrics of the day. Grab your headphones, embrace the feels, and welcome back to your favorite emotional safe space. 🖤🎧 Support the show Follow us @theemohour on Instagram and TikTok!

    1h 56m

  4. 10/29/2025

    One Year of The Emo Hour Podcast!

    Send 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’s first anniversary. Then the duo dives deep into some reflection mode — talking about what they’ve learned through making the show, their favorite memories from the past year (including a few chaotic ones), and what the next era of The Emo Hour might look like. To wrap it all up, they close with their signature emo lyrics of the day — featuring heartfelt lines from Hot Mulligan and Medium Build. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or you’re just joining the emotional ride, this one’s for the day-one listeners and the forever feelers. 💔🎙️ Support the show Follow us @theemohour on Instagram and TikTok!

    1h 14m

  5. 10/01/2025

    Nani’s Birthday & September 2025 Emo News!

    Send 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 stage for this month's main topic: September 2025 emo news. There's so much happening in the scene that the duo has to pick and choose, but the highlights are undeniable: Turnstile is having a major moment, pop-punk guests are popping up on the Jonas Brothers tour (?!), and Blink-182 is going full chaotic energy with their Missionary Impossible tour featuring Alkaline Trio. The All-American Rejects also make headlines — not just for their Arby’s collab, but for launching their own direct-to-fan music platform called Playhouse. Katie and Nani also squeeze in shoutouts to some major music releases and tours from The Starting Line, AFI, and My Chemical Romance — yes, it’s a good time to be emo. They wrap things up with the emo lyric of the day, and while Katie makes a strong case, Nani declares herself the winner… because it’s her birthday. Ok, sure. 🖤🎂 Support the show Follow us @theemohour on Instagram and TikTok!

    1 hr

  6. 09/24/2025

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

    Send 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. Then, the duo dives into the topic of the day: Nani’s back-to-back-to-back concert marathon at Boston’s Roadrunner venue. She saw Sam Fender, Garbage, and Yungblud in three consecutive nights and lived to emotionally tell the tale. Tune in for full fangirl mode as Nani swoons over Sam Fender’s voice, relives Garbage’s iconic alt-rock glory, and recounts Yungblud’s pure rockstar energy — hip thrusts and all. As always, they close it out with their emo lyrics of the day, and in a twist no one saw coming (wink), Katie takes home the crown for best emo lyric of the week. Whether you're in your emo era or just visiting, this episode is your emotional safe space. Support the show Follow us @theemohour on Instagram and TikTok!

    59 min

  7. 09/17/2025

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

    Send 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-releases from the golden era of pop punk. First up, Chroma - 2025 by Cartel. While both hosts love the polished new production and how the songs have matured, they agree there’s a certain raw magic in the original that just can’t be recreated. Next, Nani gets especially sentimental as they break down Phantoms/Twenty by Acceptance. With guest appearances from Teddy Swims, Matty Mullins, Stephen Christian, John O'Callaghan, Alex Gaskarth, and more, this anniversary re-release breathes fresh life into a deeply beloved album—and Nani is feeling it all. They wrap the episode with a perfect dose of nostalgia, sharing their emo lyrics of the day pulled straight from these two timeless records. Cue the feels. 🎧🖤 Support the show Follow us @theemohour on Instagram and TikTok!

    1h 3m

  8. 09/10/2025

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

    Send 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 chaos, and their favorite discovery of the weekend: Dexter and the Moonrocks, who also inspired both of this week’s Emo Lyrics of the Day. 🎸🖤 Katie also gets personal, opening up about celebrating her 7-year wedding anniversary and 14 years with her husband (cue the collective emo sigh). From the VMAs’ Moonbubu to Western Space Grunge, it’s a cosmic-emo journey you don’t want to miss. Support the show Follow us @theemohour on Instagram and TikTok!

    1h 6m
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Sad songs, deep feels, and questionable choices—just like your fave emo anthem. All things emo and adjacent. Hosted by Katie & Nani. New episodes weekly because feelings (and bangers) never take a day off. 🎧💔

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  • Creator
    The Emo Hour
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Emo Hour
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