Washed Up Emo
Tom Mullen
Show overview
Washed Up Emo has been publishing since 2011, and across the 15 years since has built a catalogue of 278 episodes. That works out to roughly 320 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 57 min and 1h 20m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 9 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2016, with 37 episodes published. Published by Tom Mullen.
From the publisher
Join Tom Mullen for a look back at when emo was an unknown word, its relevance now and speaks to those deeply involved with the emo/punk/hardcore/post-hardcore scene.
Latest Episodes
View all 278 episodes#277 - Brian Sokel & Sonny Kay (Franklin "Go Kid Go" Reissue)
#276 - Jim Ward (Sparta)
#275 - Rob Pettersen (Portraits Of Past)
#274 - Ethan Willard (Marietta)
#273 - Kevin Duquette (Topshelf Records)
#272 - Jon Cattivera (Time Spent Driving)
#271 - Ladd Mitchell (Park)
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. https://www.patreon.com/cw/washedupemo https://www.baldwinguitars.com/product-page/washed-up-emo-copycaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 270#270 - Nate Baldwin (Baldwin Guitars, Washed Up Emo Copycaster)
Excited to announce a signature Washed Up Emo guitar called the Copycaster! I speak to Nate Baldwin from Baldwin Guitars on how this partnership came about, the tech behind the guitar, and the emo and non emo inspirations behind it. We also talk about how he grew up in the Goleta scene and his mom getting hit on by Tom Selleck. Baldwin Guitars: https://www.baldwinguitars.com/ Guitar Ideas YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCllM0wf-4U&list=PL2DTNmcnpwBOUTdMc30uO-c4pvxaq9wuz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 269#269 - Keith Latinen (Count Your Lucky Stars)
Keith Latinen from Count Your Lucky Stars, Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate), Mt. Oriander, and Parting is finally on the show. We had a chance to reconnect at Best Friends Forever 2026 and reconnect again for the pod to talk about his bands, his career, and life up to this point in the world of emo. Keith has never shied away from the word and always was championing bands that slipped through the cracks for many as this genre continues to gain popularity. Learn more about Keith and his label and artists: https://countyourluckystars.limitedrun.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 268#268 - Chris Higdon (Elliott, Mirrorless)
Chris and I spoke recently after seeing each other in Las Vegas for Best Friends Forever Festival. We chat about the festival, Elliott, and his new band Mirrorless. Support: https://www.patreon.com/c/washedupemo Photo of Chris Higdon by Melissa Mullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 267#267 - Connor Gilroy (The Crow from "Transatlanticism")
Connor Gilroy dressed up as the crow from Death Cab for Cutie's "Transatlanticism" album and posted it on Twitter. Hours later he went viral. I found it the next day thanks to my wife and posted it on Instagram. We connected after someone tagged him on the post and couldn't wait to hear the story behind this amazing costume and his own music. Listen to Connor: https://gilroy.bandcamp.com/album/singles-beach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 266#266 - Jake Snider (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
Jake Snider is part five of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 265#265 - Alex Rose (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
Alex Rose is part four of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 264#264 - David Knudson (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
David Knudson is part three of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 263#263 - Cory Murchy (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
Cory Murchy is part two of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 262#262 - Matt Bayles (Minus the Bear "Menos el Oso" 20th Anniversary)
Matt Bayles is part one of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 261#261 - David Bazan (Headphones 20th Anniversary)
Today on the podcast we welcome back David Bazan! Last time we spoke was in 2019 on episode 149. Today we speak about the Headphones 20th Anniversary that’s out now on Suicide Squeeze, his upcoming tour with Grandaddy and lots of talk about Best Friends Forever festival. Lastly we touch on how his last interview changed my life for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 260#260 - John Galm (Snowing)
John Galm from Snowing fame has a solo record called "River of Blood" that's out now on Count Your Lucky Stars! We talk about everything under the sun and hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 259#259 - John Congleton (Record Producer, The Paper Chase)
Today on the podcast, we welcome John Congleton. John and I speak about emo, his old band, The Paper Chase, and the bands he's worked with. It's extensive and impressive! A truly remarkable and open talk about emo with someone who's worked with the best! https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 258#258 - The Promise Ring Documentary (Dan Didier, Sam Macon)
Dan and Sam speak about the upcoming untitled Promise Ring documentary and how they need your help! https://www.thepromiseringdoc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepromisering_documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices