Explore every episode of the podcast Foundations of Emo

On this episode, we explore the history of emo goats, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus , featuring magical musical ears, a land down under and lots of FLOM.

Yes, this is a cult. Dani and Claire won’t be joining any time soon but maybe you think differently? 

A wined-up Dani shares the story of Christian rock band UnderOath, featuring religious warfare, many motor incidents, and rim jobs.

Claire tells Dani all about the female powerhouse that is Amy Lee and Evanescence, while mispronouncing many, many words. 

In this episode we explore the cult of Queens-based punk rock heroes Bayside, talk doing a Baby Reindeer on them and how they are the anti-perverts! 

A fan favourite which has a lot more mention of rap artists and crunk than you’d expect. 

In this episode, we discuss going through your heroin phase, the identity of Alain Johannes, and a grisly court battle.

TW for domestic abuse, drugs and violence. 

Don’t Call It A Sum Back.  Deportation and near death experiences,    listen to it all just in time to see them this summer! 

Buckle in for a true story of triumph over tragedy.

Trigger warnings for graphic descriptions of injury. 

If you don’t know him, you’ve heard his voice on at least 74 songs. It’s the Kellin Quinn show.

Aiden are cancelled.  MAJOR TRIGGER WARNINGS for all types of abuse, self harm, suicidal ideation, eating disorders and absolutely everything else.

This is a tough one so please mind yourselves. 

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**Content Warning: Discusses themes of suicide**

A band that we all know and love, their success story and the tragic end. 

If you or someone you know is struggling, contact Samaritans 24/7 on 116 123. 

Welcome to Foundations of Country! On this episode we discuss a Decaydance favourite and how lead singer Cassadee Pope turned country, featuring reality shows, trans rights and females in the emo scene. 

If we're not talking about perverts, we're talking about murder. Claire tells Dani all about AAR and reveals a wild connection which allows her to live her True Crime podcast dream. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Dani tries to make this a Sleep Token episode but we steer it back to gig highlights, our band heroes of the year and updates from all the bands we've covered in 2023. See you in 2024!

In this episode, we discuss surprising line up changes, rock with horns, whether racism exists and if any of S Club 7 are perverts.  TW for conversations around r*pe and gender identity.

Have we cracked the formula to Simple Plan's success? Claire and Dani talk U2 comparisons, bands that never want to grow old and the occasional pervert. 

Ghoul mourning! On this special spooky episode, we share our Manchester experience seeing Funeral For a Friend, conjure up our favourite Halloween memories and share some ghost stories from your favourite bands!

This episode explores the history of Brighton-based metalcore band, Architects, touching on global warming, veganism and their resemblance to Westlife. 

Ohio is for Lovers, but Hawthorne Heights are not for Dani. Claire talks us through the endless records and explains why Ne-Yo might be wondering what happened to his album sales. 

On this episode, Dani tells Claire the story of Florida-based ADTR featuring bedroom studios, punk producers and MANSLAUGHTER! TW for rape and sexual assault.  

Considered one of the iconic emo bands of the 2000s, so much so that Dani has complete amnesia when it comes to anything about them. Are you Team Green or Team Reber?

A.K.A. The Roast of Ronnie Radke. On this episode, Dani teaches Claire all about the worst man that ever lived, which involves prison rants, murder and some of the cheesiest lyrics of all time. Trigger warnings for absolutely everything you could be triggered by! 

We Came As Ro-mans, Claire is a tech genius and Dani gets cancelled for choosing the worst song to skip. ever.

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On this episode, Dani talks through the most insane brand deals, Twitter wars, lengthy statements and... Lindsay Lohan? Take a drink every time dubstep is mentioned!

Cock rock, Buddhism and... Demi Lovato? Claire takes Dani through the journey of one of her all time favourites.

With twists and turns at every corner, Claire and Dani discuss restraining orders, vomiting offstage and groovy albums.

THIS SONG IS DEDICATED TO EVERY KID WHO EVER GOT PICKED LAST IN GYM CLASS

This episode sees Claire and Dani explore punctuation, Paul McCartney's replacement and why everyone on Twitter hates Brendon Urie.

Find out what brings Claire and Dani to Lead Singer Syndrome, Crystal Swing and many relationship metaphors as they discuss one of the originals, Taking Back Sunday. 

It's here! In this (late) episode, Claire and Dani dive deep to find out why we think Oli is a dick... expect piss, dead babies and strip clubs. 

In episode 4, Claire and Dani reminisce on that time they told Funeral for a Friend DMGI were more talented than them and question some unlikely recording methods

This week, Claire and Dani delve into the story of New Jersey faves, My Chemical Romance where they discuss racism, Joe Rogan and the Daily Fail, and Claire's controversial Song to Skip may mark the end of their friendship. 

This week, Claire and Dani talk karma, subliminal messages and an unlikely source of inspiration. DON'T COME FOR US.

THE CRITICS SAID IT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN.  Claire and Dani kick off their podcast series with one of their favourites; Chicago's softcore originals. Pete Wentz gets a roasting and Debbie Harry makes an appearance. 

Claire and Dani introduce the podcast by sharing a little about themselves, their relationship and their relationship to the music.