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| 124: Avril Lavigne Made the Brattiest Pop-Punk Album Ever w/ Scheana Marie | 06 Oct 2026 | 01:10:01 | |
This week on CD Burners, we’re diving into Avril Lavigne’s The Best Damn Thing with special guest Scheana Marie, who grew up obsessed with Avril and credits her as one of her earliest musical inspirations. We break down the album’s bratty, cheerleader-fueled pop-punk energy, why “Girlfriend” might be the ultimate Avril song, and how an album full of “you suck, I’m hot, I’ll be fine” breakup anthems somehow still makes room for some of her most vulnerable moments. Scheana talks about channeling Avril into her own music, performing “Girlfriend” at Emo Nite, and why the album reminds her of reality TV with every emotion turned all the way up. Plus, we get into Travis Barker playing on the record, “Girlfriend” allegedly being written in two minutes, Avril’s wildest rumors, Scheana’s Jonas Brothers era, and plenty of Vanderpump Rules lore along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 123: The MGK Album Everyone Hated on... But Was Actually Great w/ Huddy | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:58:18 | |
This week on CD Burners, we’re diving into mgk's Tickets to My Downfall with special guest Huddy, who has a pretty wild connection to the album: after listening to it every day and using it as inspiration to pursue alternative music himself, MGK randomly DMed him and cast him in Downfalls High. We get into why Tickets to My Downfall became one of the most polarizing pop-punk albums of its era, whether MGK deserves more credit for what he brought to the genre, and why Huddy thinks the record was misunderstood from the beginning. Plus, Huddy takes us behind the scenes of making Downfalls High, reveals an unexpected moment with Sydney Sweeney, talks about finding his own sound through MGK's influence, and opens up about leaving the major-label system to independently release his new music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 122: The Scary Kids Scaring Kids Album That Defined MySpace-Era Post-Hardcore w/ Ray Hawthorne | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:47:04 | |
This week on CD Burners, we’re diving into Scary Kids Scaring Kids’ The City Sleeps in Flames with special guest Ray Hawthorne. We break down why this album feels like a time capsule of 2005 post-hardcore, how Scary Kids seamlessly worked synths into their sound before seemingly every band had a keyboard player, and why discovering them at the right age could completely change your taste in music. Ray tells us how Scary Kids became one of his first introductions to post-hardcore, inspired his high-school band to literally get a synth player, and eventually led to him making music with Scary Kids keyboardist Pouyan Afkary years later. Plus, we get into MySpace-era band names, LimeWire mishaps, the band's legacy after the tragic loss of Tyson Stevens, Ray almost walking away from music, and how some of his biggest songs were recorded in a makeshift vocal booth built inside his Burbank bathroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 121: Radiohead Broke the Music Industry With This Album w/ Kyle Soto | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:53:56 | |
This week on CD Burners, we’re diving into Radiohead’s In Rainbows with special guest Kyle Soto of Seahaven. From the bizarre 5/4 groove of “15 Step” and the hypnotic guitars of “Weird Fishes” to the stripped-back emotion of “All I Need,” we break down why In Rainbows might be Radiohead’s most accessible album while still being absolute music-nerd heaven. We also get into the band’s industry-shaking decision to release the album with a pay-what-you-want model, Nigel Godrich forcing Radiohead to finally commit to songs they had been obsessing over for years, the incredible From the Basement performances, and why the production still sounds ridiculously good nearly two decades later. Plus, Kyle explains how he absolutely hated Radiohead the first time a friend played them for him, only for In Rainbows to eventually become the album he listened to on repeat and his gateway into the band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 120: This Cage the Elephant Album Beat Blink-182 & Weezer at the Grammys w/ Kami Kehoe | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:57:37 | |
This week on CD Burners, we’re joined by Kami Kehoe to dive into Cage the Elephant’s Tell Me I’m Pretty, the Grammy-winning album that has followed her through different chapters of her life. Kami explains why songs like “Trouble” connected with her from a young age, how the record became something she returns to whenever she’s going through it, and why its lyrics and sound still give her a rare sense of peace. We also get into Dan Auerbach’s production, Matt Shultz’s undeniable weirdness, and what makes Tell Me I’m Pretty stand out in Cage the Elephant’s catalog. Plus, Kami talks about growing up playing drums in a band with her sisters, going viral overnight, making the return to rock music, and the new album and arena tour that are taking her career to another level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 119: How Lady Gaga Turned Pop Into Performance Art w/ DeathbyRomy | 01 Sep 2026 | 01:03:15 | |
This week on CD Burners, we’re diving into Lady Gaga’s The Fame Monster with special guest DeathbyRomy, who calls it one of the most influential records on her life and career, and the first CD she ever owned. Romy shares how seeing Gaga’s Monster Ball as a kid, briefly meeting her backstage, and watching her turn pop music into a complete visual world helped shape the artist she would eventually become. We break down “Bad Romance,” “Telephone,” and “Alejandro,” Gaga’s fearless approach to art and controversy, the tour that never happened, and why The Fame Monster still feels like a moment when a pop star could genuinely shock and change culture. Plus, Romy talks about building her own visual universe on independent-artist budgets, betting on herself, touring with Limp Bizkit, and the Gaga philosophy she still carries with her today: sometimes you have to lie to yourself until the dream becomes real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 118: Live From Vans Warped Tour Long Beach w/ Stand Atlantic | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:21:58 | |
Live from Vans Warped Tour Long Beach, CD Burners sits down with Bonnie Fraser of Stand Atlantic to talk about the band's next era and why they're deliberately pushing against what's trendy in alternative music. Bonnie gets into live tracking their new album, wanting music to feel human in an increasingly AI-driven world, and why Stand Atlantic would rather flip trends on their head than sound like everyone else. She also opens up about finally embracing writing love songs after avoiding them for over a decade, how “Velcro” became one of her favorite songs they've ever written, and what success looks like after years of making music for a living. Plus, we get into Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Australian horror movies, her least favorite Stand Atlantic song to play live, and the important question of whether Australia is actually the furthest place on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 117: Live From Vans Warped Tour Long Beach w/ Mayday Parade | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:20:18 | |
Live from Vans Warped Tour Long Beach, CD Burners sits down with Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade to look back on 20 years of the band and their long history with Warped Tour. Derek takes us back to the days of following the tour in a van and selling CDs to kids in the crowd, talks about the awkward early shows that helped shape Mayday Parade, and reveals what it's like returning to Warped Tour two decades later. We also get into the band's massive Sweet, Sad, Sugar trilogy, the challenge of writing a Warped Tour setlist after 20 years of music, the heavier bands Derek wishes Mayday Parade could tour with, his hilariously named first bands, and whether making music still feels the same after all these years. Plus, the Warped Tour crowd gets to ask Derek a few questions of their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 116: The Album That Created My Chemical Romance w/ Sydney Roten | 11 Aug 2026 | 01:05:40 | |
before Three Cheers and The Black Parade, there was I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love—the chaotic, emotional debut that introduced the world to My Chemical Romance. this week on CD Burners, we're joined by Sydney Roten of Diva Bleach to dive into the raw production, Gerard Way's storytelling, the band's New Jersey roots, recording the album in just a week, and why Bullets remains one of the most important emo records ever made. we also talk about how MCR became Sydney's gateway into heavier music, the influence the band still has on artists today, and plenty of wild tangents along the way. listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 115: The Genius Behind Pierce the Veil's Selfish Machines w/ Bailey Spinn | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:54:06 | |
on this episode of CD Burners, we're joined by Bailey Spinn to dive into Pierce the Veil's Selfish Machines—the album that helped redefine post-hardcore for an entire generation. We break down Vic Fuentes' poetic songwriting, Mike Green's iconic production, why every instrument on the record feels alive, and how Selfish Machines somehow sounds even more influential today than it did in 2010. Bailey also shares how Pierce the Veil became her gateway into heavy music, what it was like working with the album's producer, why the band's fans are so fiercely protective, and how songs from this era continue to find new life through a whole new generation of listeners. If you've ever wondered what makes Pierce the Veil one of the few scene bands whose legacy only keeps growing, this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 114: How Deftones Defied Expectations with Around the Fur w/ Doug Robb | 28 Jul 2026 | 01:07:26 | |
This week on CD Burners, we're joined by Doug Robb of Hoobastank to break down Deftones' Around the Fur and the stories behind one of the most influential heavy records ever made. Doug shares what it was like seeing Deftones play to almost nobody, getting an advance copy of the album months before its release, and how it completely changed the way he thought about songwriting and drumming. We also dive into the band's rise, why they never fit the nu metal mold, and how Around the Fur helped shape an entire generation of heavy music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 113: This Beatles Album Set The Standard For Pop Music w/ Eric Dangerfield | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:52:26 | |
this week on CD Burners, we’re joined by Eric Dangerfield from The Paradox to break down The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night, from its legendary opening chord and groundbreaking songwriting to Beatles lore, conspiracy theories, and why Ringo might secretly be the GOAT. Hear how The Beatles inspired The Paradox and their wild journey from playing to five people in an Atlanta parking lot to opening for Green Day and Jack White just weeks later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 112: Revisiting Frank Ocean's Channel Orange 14 Years Later w/ Royal & The Serpent | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:59:58 | |
over a decade later, Frank Ocean's Channel Orange still feels like nothing else. this week on CD Burners, Royal & The Serpent joins us to unpack the album that reshaped modern R&B, blurred genre lines, and became the soundtrack to some of the most defining moments of our lives. from Frank's groundbreaking storytelling to the memories this record holds, we dive into why Channel Orange continues to inspire artists and fans alike. what's your favorite song from Channel Orange? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 111: NOFX Taught Us What Punk Credibility Really Is w/ Chuck Comeau | 07 Jul 2026 | 01:03:08 | |
this week on cd burners, Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan joins us to talk about 'Punk In Drublic' by NOFX! from discovering the band as a teenager in Montreal to starting Reset and eventually forming Simple Plan, Chuck shares the stories behind his early days in punk, the importance of authenticity, and how one album can completely change your path. listen to the full episode now! 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 110: Childish Gambino Took Story Telling A Step Further With This Album Cycle w/ Awsten Knight | 30 Jun 2026 | 01:06:57 | |
over a decade later, Frank Ocean's Channel Orange still feels like nothing else. this week on CD Burners, Royal & the Serpent joins us to unpack the album that reshaped modern R&B, blurred genre lines, and became the soundtrack to some of the most defining moments of our lives. from Frank's groundbreaking storytelling to the memories this record holds, we dive into why Channel Orange continues to inspire artists and fans alike. what's your favorite song from Channel Orange? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 109: How Evanescence Was Mistaken For A Christian Band w/ Lee Jennings | 23 Jun 2026 | 01:14:39 | |
this week on cd burners we're diving into Fallen by Evanescence with special guest Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait. we unpack this multi-platinum debut album's gothic themes, its complicated relationship with christianity, and the cultural impact that made it a defining record of the 2000s. Lee shares how this record inspired him in his own journey in the music industry, offering a unique perspective on artistry, identity, and navigating the business of music. whether you grew up with this album like Lee, or are revisiting it for the first time, tune in as we break down one of the most iconic rock records of its era. 💿🔥 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 108: How Nine Inch Nails Changed Alternative Music with The Downward Spiral w/ Colie Hutzler | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:57:51 | |
this week we descend into The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails with special guest Colie Hutzler of Beauty School Dropout! we talk about how this album transformed Nine Inch Nails from an underground force into one of the most important bands of the ’90s. dark, abrasive, and deeply unsettling, the record pushed industrial rock into the mainstream while confronting themes of obsession, self-destruction, and alienation. we break down the music, the creative genius, and this album's lasting impact decades later. listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 107: Admitting That We All Love The Fray w/ Devin Papadol | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:56:22 | |
never thought you'd hear us talk about The Fray? never say never! this week we're joined by Devin Papadol of Honey Revenge to talk about The Fray's self-titled album.. one that's way more emo than it ever got credit for. we get into the band's weird place between pop radio, grey's anatomy, and the emo scene and how The Fray became what we call one of the most commercially successful godcore bands of the 2000s while somehow staying completely mysterious. plus, Devin explains her lifelong obsession with the band, tumblr-era fandom, and why this record deserves way more respect than it gets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 106: Why Everyone Misunderstood Mudvayne w/ Skyler Acord | 02 Jun 2026 | 01:10:23 | |
we're digging deep on this episode of CD Burners as the guys bring on bassist of Issues Skyler Acord to the pod to deep dive Mudvayne's sophomore album, L.D. 50 ⚛️ from early MTV2 memories to the technical madness of odd time signatures, the guys do into why L.D. 50 still doesn’t fit neatly into any box and how it their look shocked nu metal listeners all around the world 😧 Skyler also shares stories touring life, the physicality of modern live shows (yes, 100 pushups before a set), and how early internet / MTV-era exposure shaped the way people first experienced bands like Mudvayne. listen now anywhere you stream podcasts! 💿🔥 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 105: How Dashboard Confessional Turned Heartbreak Into a Genre w/ Dylan Espeseth | 26 May 2026 | 00:48:04 | |
this week, we’re joined by Dylan Espeseth to dive into Dashboard Confessional's 'A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar'. we unpack how Chris Carrabba didn't just write sad songs, he helped create an entirely new emotional language for a generation of music fans. from his raw acoustic songwriting to crowds screaming every lyric back at the stage, we get into why dashboard confessional hit so hard in the early 2000s and why those songs still resonate today. we talk about the rise of emo confessionals, the moment vulnerability became cool, and how heartbreak shaped an entire wave of bands that followed. available now anywhere you listen to podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 104: The Story Behind Death Cab for Cutie's Best Album w/ William Beckett | 19 May 2026 | 01:02:23 | |
whether u planned it or not.. on episode of CD Burners the guys are joined by The Academy Is... vocalist William Beckett to dive into Death Cab for Cutie's 6th album, Plans. The guys unpack why this record still feels like a seasonal memory you can step back into, from the quiet heartbreak and restraint baked into every track to the way it shaped an entire generation of lyric-first songwriting. William also gets into his own early influences, covering these songs live, and what it means to grow up on music that makes sadness feel strangely comforting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 103: The Moment As Cities Burn Lost Their Faith w/ Ryan Scott Graham | 12 May 2026 | 01:11:38 | |
🌆🔥 we're really heating it up this week on @cdburners since @statechampsny bassist/backing vocalist Ryan Scott Graham joins the pod to breakdown As Cities Burn sophomore album, Come Now Sleep 😴 the guys get into youth group culture, christian post-hardcore’s weird golden era, and the emotional spiral of growing up surrounded by faith while quietly questioning everything 🧐 @ryanscottgraham also opens up about how the album’s vulnerable songwriting and massive sonic shift shaped his own relationship with music, lyrics, and identity growing up in the scene. listen now anywhere you stream podcasts! 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 102: Nothing Could Stop 50 Cent... Not Even 9 Bullets w/ Barry Hendrixx | 05 May 2026 | 00:57:34 | |
🪩 we’re in da club for this week’s episode of @cdburners as special guest Barry Hendrixx joins the pod to unpack @50cent’s debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and how it turned survival into storytelling. 🗣️ from the opening spark of rebellion to the raw hunger baked into every track, @barryhendrixx gets into the mindset behind the era, the pressure-cooker rise to mainstream dominance, and why this album still reads like a blueprint for ambition, resilience, and straight-up survival instinct. ⛓️💥 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 101: The Ska Breakup Album That Made No Doubt Famous w/ Disco Shrine | 28 Apr 2026 | 01:01:59 | |
🙅 there’s no doubt ur going to love this weeks CD Burners episode since the guys bring on emerging popstar, Disco Shrine, to talk all about Gwen Stefani and No Doubt's debut album, Tragic Kingdom 👑 Disco Shrine drops some deep lore on the band’s name, their scrappy rise from the OC ska scene to breaking through on KROQ, and how Gwen Stefani’s jump from background vocalist to frontwoman reshaped everything after early tragedy in the band. she also gets into how the album ended up influencing her own genre-blending sound and DIY approach to music today. listen now anywhere you stream podcasts! 🗣️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 100: The Truth About Foo Fighters First Album w/ Stacy Jones | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:59:46 | |
episode 100 of @cdburners brings American Hi-Fi vocalist Stacy Jones to dive into the legacy of Foo Fighters’ debut self titled album, the record that launched a new era of rock and cemented Dave Grohl as a generational icon. Stacy breaks down how that era of music carried a different kind of urgency and how this kind of record that feels like it was made because it had to exist. episode 100 is available to listen now anywhere you stream podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 99: Alanis Morissette Reinvented 90s Pop w/ Charlotte Sands | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:55:11 | |
this week on CD Burner's the guys are joined by Charlotte Sands to unpack the legacy of Alanis Morissette and her genre-defining album Jagged Little Pill, breaking down how it turned raw anger, vulnerability, and emotional turmoil into some of the most influential songwriting of the 90s. Charlotte Sands shares how this album impacted her and the pressure of making music in the age of TikTok clips + constant content cycles. listen now anywhere you stream podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 98: This BoySetsFire Album Should’ve Changed Hardcore Forever w/ Dan Marsala | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:36:52 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into After the Eulogy by BoySetsFire, one of the most important hardcore records that somehow never gets talked about. This band bridged the gap between hardcore, emo, and post-hardcore before it even had a name, mixing melody, chaos, and politics in a way that shaped an entire generation of bands. Joined by special guest, Story of the Year's, Dan Marsala, we get into how ahead of its time this album really was, why it hit so hard, and how it influenced everything that came after, even if it never got the credit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 97: Silverchair Shocked The World With Their Debut Album w/ Nick Martin | 31 Mar 2026 | 01:03:56 | |
we’re leaping back to the ‘90s this week on CD Burners with Sleeping With Sirens guitarist Nick Martin as he dives into Silverchair's debut album Frogstomp. From raw grungy riffs to angsty teenage energy, the band’s chaotic brilliance proved you don’t have to be perfect to make something iconic, inspiring Martin and countless other teens to pick up a guitar for the first time and start rocking out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 96: Should Glassjaw Have Apologized? w/ Jason Butler | 24 Mar 2026 | 01:12:39 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are joined by letlive. & Fever 333's Jason Butler to dive into Glassjaw’s explosive debut album, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence. They unpack how the record helped redefine post-hardcore with its raw intensity and genre-blurring sound, explore the album’s chaotic mix of melody and aggression to the emotionally charged title track, and it’s polarizing, yet influential legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 95: Enter Shikari Were Ahead Of Their Time w/ Brian Rowe | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:03:31 | |
It’s all about that drum & bass on this episode of CD Burners. The guys are joined by Emo Nite Chicago rep + The Emo Social Club host, Brian Rowe, to breakdown how Enter Shikari's A Flash Flood of Colour blended post-hardcore with drum & bass and EDM, pushing the scene forward and how it was truly ahead of its time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 94: The Dark Truth Behind Third Eye Blind’s Biggest Album w/ Bryce Vine | 10 Mar 2026 | 01:09:08 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, Bryce Vine joins us to break down Third Eye Blind’s self-titled album — the record that somehow made drugs, heartbreak, and existential dread sound like the best summer of your life. We get into the dark genius of Semi-Charmed Life, the chaos and mythology of Steven Jenkins, and why this album defined a generation while still hitting just as hard for kids discovering it today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: The Real Truth About Cute Is What We Aim For w/ Fred Cimato | 05 Mar 2026 | 01:18:33 | |
On this bonus episode of CD Burners, we’re joined by Fred Cimato, founding member of Cute Is What We Aim For, for a true tell-all about the band. From the Buffalo come up and the first demos to the PureVolume blow up and the chaos behind The Same Old Blood Rush With a New Touch, Fred breaks down what really happened during the band’s rise, the behind-the-scenes tension, the second album era, and the moments that changed everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 93: Cute Is What We Aim For Broke The MySpace Algorithm w/ tiLLie | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:58:31 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the chaos that was The Same Old Blood Rush With A New Touch by Cute Is What We Aim For. From the PureVolume blow up to the Fueled By Ramen machine, special guest, tiLLie joins us to break down how this band defined the MySpace era, perfected the swoop, and dropped some of the most unhinged lyrics of the 2000s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 92: Ashlee Simpson Walked So Pop Rock Girls Could Run w/ LØLØ | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:47:35 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the album that owned 2004 and gave us one of the best pop rock runs of the era - Autobiography by Ashlee Simpson. Joined by special guest LØLØ, we we talk MTV era chaos, big choruses, and why Pieces of Me is still undeniable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 91: The Panic! At The Disco Album That Shocked Everyone w/ Billy Titko | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:48:47 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into the most polarizing Panic! At The Disco record ever, Pretty. Odd. With special guest Billy Titko, we unpack how Panic went from emo darlings to psychedelic flower children, why this album confused the hell out of everyone, and how it quietly became a cult classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 90: The Wild Lore Behind Coheed and Cambria’s Best Album w/ The Ready Set | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:48:28 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, the crew dives deep into the prog emo epic In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 by Coheed and Cambria. Joined by special guest, The Ready Set, we get into the insane lore, the genre blending chaos, and why this record still confuses and inspires fans 20 years later. From space operas to shredding riffs, we try to figure out how this band pulled off one of the weirdest and most beloved albums in 2000s alt rock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 89: Linkin Park Perfected the Nu-Metal Formula w/ Frank Zummo | 03 Feb 2026 | 01:10:23 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park, the album that made them a global phenomenon. With special guest Frank Zummo of Sum 41, we unpack how this record redefined nu-metal, crossed genre lines, and became the angst filled anthem of a generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 88: Elliott Smith Was The Emo Whisperer w/ Sarah Tudzin | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:59:15 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Either/Or by Elliot Smith with special guest Sarah Tudzin of Illuminati Hotties. We get into the quiet chaos of Elliott’s songwriting, the devastating beauty of “Between the Bars,” and how Either/Or shaped a generation of sad music lovers. Sarah shares how Elliott’s raw honesty influenced her own music and why this album still feels like a gut punch in the best way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 87: This Record Got Green Day Kicked Out of Punk w/ Ryan Savitski | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:59:31 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we're digging into Dookie by Green Day with special guest Ryan Savitski of One Step Closer. We talk about how this record got Green Day banned from their own scene, why it became the blueprint for pop punk, and what it meant for every kid who just wanted to start a band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 86: Through Being Cool Is Still Emo’s Secret Weapon w/ Andrew Hurley | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:49:05 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re throwing it back to one of the most influential emo records ever, Through Being Cool by Saves the Day. Special guest, Andrew Hurley of Fall Out Boy, joins us as we dig into the emotional chaos, pop punk grit, and sneaky hardcore roots that made this album a generational blueprint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 85: Listening To Your Voicemails Bonus Pod | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:18:35 | |
On this bonus episode of CD Burners, the guys are listening to your voicemails! Got something to say? We wanna hear it! Call 323-310-2731. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 84: The Messiest Paramore Era Made Their Best Album w/ Morgan Pope | 09 Dec 2025 | 01:09:45 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving headfirst into Paramore’s Brand New Eyes with special guest Morgan Pope. This is the record that almost tore the band apart — but also helped redefine them. We get into the heartbreak behind the lyrics, the tension in the studio, and why this album still hits like a breakup text you never saw coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 83: The Album That Took Brand New from Pop Punk to Poetic w/ Dan Lourenco | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:07:11 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we're breaking down Deja Entendu by Brand New with special guest, GHOST's CEO and Founder, Dan Lourenco. This is the album that made emo feel deeper, darker, and way more grown up. We get into Jesse Lacey's cryptic lyrics, the band's left turn from pop punk, and how this record quietly shaped a generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 82: Hot Fuss Was a Gateway Drug for Emo Kids w/ CARR | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:56:21 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Hot Fuss by The Killers, the debut album that gave us eyeliner disco, the murder trilogy, and one of the most enduring songs in internet history. Special guest, CARR joins us on the pod as we get into how Brandon Flowers tricked the world into thinking he was British, why Mr. Brightside still goes harder than it should, and how this record turned pure chaos into stadium-sized hooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 81: Slipknot's Debut Album Was the Birth of Chaos w/ Cam George | 11 Nov 2025 | 01:01:23 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re cracking open Slipknot’s unhinged debut album that turned nine masked maniacs into metal legends with special guest, Cam George. From haunted house samples to broken keg hits, we dive into how this record became a chaotic masterpiece. We’re talking blast beats, lawsuits, and the absolute madness it took to make screaming a mainstream thing. This album didn’t just shift the scene, it split it wide open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 80: Nothing Else Feels Like This Mazzy Star Record w/ Bobby Schubenski | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:54:14 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into So Tonight That I Might See by Mazzy Star with special guest, Blackcraft Cult's, Bobby Schubenski. We get into how this record made sadness feel cinematic, why Hope Sandoval’s voice still hits like a ghost, and how these songs quietly rewired indie music for decades. It's hypnotic, iconic, and still completely untouchable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 79: The Copeland Album That Should’ve Blown Up But Didn’t w/ Kyle Patrick | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:57:30 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we're digging into In Motion by Copeland, the shimmering, heartbreaking record that somehow flew under the radar. With special guest Kyle Patrick from The Click Five, we get into how this album blended beauty and tension, why it hit so hard for emo kids trying to grow up, and what made Copeland stand out in a sea of loud bands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 78: The 1975 Made Every Band Rethink Their Sound w/ Mod Sun | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:22:19 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the debut album that made teen angst sound cinematic, the self titled album by The 1975. We get into the chaos, the hooks, the weird interludes, and how this record made it cool to be messy with special guest, Mod Sun. Whether you were blasting “Robbers” or just confused by the hype, this album left a mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 77: Title Fight Changed Emo Forever with This Album w/ Patrick Miranda | 14 Oct 2025 | 01:01:52 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we're talking about one of the most important underground albums of the 2010s, Floral Green by Title Fight, with special guest Patrick Miranda from Movements. We get into how this record cracked emo wide open, why it still sounds fresh over a decade later, and the way it helped bridge the gap between hardcore and shoegaze. Patrick shares what this album meant to him coming up, the legacy it left behind, and the bands that wouldn’t exist without it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 76: Avril Lavigne’s Impact Is Way Bigger Than You Think w/ Luna Shadows | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:08:46 | |
On this episode of CD Burners, we're breaking down Let Go by Avril Lavigne with special guest Luna Shadows. We talk about how “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” and “I’m With You” turned Avril into a global icon, why her songwriting hit harder than people gave her credit for, and how Let Go helped redefine what pop punk could sound like. Luna shares how this record shaped her as an artist, and why it still holds up over 20 years later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
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