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This week on The Emo Hour, Kati and Nani kick things off by sharing what's been making them extra emo lately—from some mild (but classic) existential spirals to a real-life 911 call that may have actually saved a grandma. Oh, and somehow... dirt clods? Yes, it’s a whole vibe.

Then the duo dives into the topic of the day: MGK's new album, Lost Americana. They break down the unconventional release strategy, the marketing buzz, and give their hot takes on a few standout tracks. The consensus? It’s fun, it’s catchy, it’s easy to play on repeat—but is it maybe too manufactured? Too borrowed? The girls aren’t sure, and they want to know what you think.

To wrap it up, they each share their favorite emo lyrics from the album—but let’s just say things get chaotic when Nani tries to dramatically read MGK’s rap lines. It's not Shakespeare, but it's something.

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On this week’s episode of The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani kick things off with their signature check-in: “What’s making you emo this week?” Nani recounts the wild and surprisingly fun journey of attending her 20-year high school reunion — awkward encounters, nostalgic throwbacks, and a few somewhat embarrassing moments. Meanwhile, Katie shares a poetic reflection on her recent camping trip, where she unplugged, lived in the moment, and found herself under a breathtaking night sky as the moon rose over a circle of friends.

From nostalgia to nocturnal vibes, the two segue into the emo main event: a deep-dive into Hayley Williams’ surprise drop of 17 new songs. Katie and Nani explore the unconventional release strategy and their genuine shock at the sheer volume and rawness of the material. They cover about half of the tracks — unpacking lyrics, moods, and themes — and reflect on the emotional depth and significance of Hayley’s latest work. Given the depth of these tracks, the pair is sure that they'll revisit this body of work in future episodes.

The two close out the episode sharing emo lyrics of the day from two of Hayley's new song. It's an episode you don't want to miss!

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This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive into a weekend full of sweat, sequins, and scandal (okay, just Google being wrong, but still). Katie recounts her epic softball tournament weekend—full of camaraderie, chaos, and barely surviving the last game. Meanwhile, Nani walks us through her weeks-in-the-making drag and cabaret night, hosted by the iconic Jessica L’Whor of Denver, and yes—it slayed.

Then the two get appropriately emo as they uncover the shocking truth that the first Warped Tour wasn’t in Boise (as Google wrongly claimed), but in Salt Lake City! Cue existential crisis. Katie also shares a quick review of Say the Quiet Part Out Loud by William Ramsey, a book of essays on 2000s emo that she calls a fun, bite-sized crash course in the genre’s messy glory.

They wrap up, as always, with their emo lyrics of the day—featuring lines from Billie Eilish and Bring Me The Horizon that'll make you want to cry and scream in your car (in the best way).

🖤 Tune in for the chaos, stay for the catharsis.

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This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive headfirst into what’s making them emo — and it’s a heavy one. Katie opens up about the emotional impact of Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing in Boise last week for the tragic killings that occurred at her alma mater, the University of Idaho in Moscow. The true crime moment hits close to home, and the rawness of it sets the tone for a powerful start.

To lighten the mood, Nani throws it back to Warped Tour fashion with a hilarious detour into the Affliction tee shirts and trucker hats worn by 3OH!3 during their set — a chaotic visual that somehow perfectly paves the way for this week’s main event: July 2025 emo news!

From crowd-surfing stories in Long Beach to explosive new music drops and music videos, the duo covers it all. They discuss My Chemical Romance's tour and their recent bizarre teaser release, dish on Bud from Senses Fail visiting the Idaho Potato Museum (yes, really), gush over the return of nothing.nowhere's video series Will it emo? and so much more.

The episode closes on a lyrical note, with this week’s emo lyrics of the day featuring a fun new collab from The Paradox and Travis Barker, paired with a classic heart-stinger from The All-American Rejects.

It’s laughter, tears, and eyeliner smudges all around — don’t miss this one.

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This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive deep into all the feels — starting with a jumbotron scandal at the Coldplay concert in Boston. Nani’s friend Adam gives an exclusive, first-hand account of the viral cheating moment that had everyone gasping in real-time (and online). Then Katie gets swept away in some serious high school nostalgia, sharing a scrapbook discovery that proves her Blink-182 devotion ran deep — complete with a dramatic diary reading that’s as emo as it gets.

The main event? Katie gives a heartfelt and thorough recap of Fahrenheit-182, Mark Hoppus’s emotional and raw book released earlier this year. From his parents' divorce to his cancer diagnosis and the rise of Blink-182, Katie highlights the most poignant and powerful parts that left Nani ready to dive in herself.

To wrap things up, they share their emo lyrics of the day: a sweet from Mark’s +44 days and a Coldplay pick from Nani that ties the whole emotional rollercoaster together.

Grab your tissues and eyeliner — it’s a packed episode of The Emo Hour.

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This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive headfirst into what’s got them deep in their feels. Nani opens up with some real-life introspection—processing growth, grappling with change, and learning to sit with the hard stuff. Meanwhile, Katie balances the emotional scales with a heartwarming update: she recently attended a local fundraiser for Mountain Humane, the beloved Sun Valley animal shelter, and left with her emo heart full (and maybe a few new dog friends).

Then, the duo sits down with the one and only Charlie Schubert—Sun Valley’s own renaissance man. Charlie opens up about his musical journey, from playing in various garage bands to fronting the successful Denver-based rock group Tattooed Strings. Now leading his latest project Moonshine Schubert, what began as a solo endeavor has evolved into a collaborative musical collective. Charlie shares how fatherhood, fitness, and decades of band life have shaped his sound and soul.

To close things out, it’s the much-anticipated Emo Lyrics of the Day. Nani brings the angst with a classic Linkin Park pick, nodding to Charlie’s heavier alt-rock roots. But Katie clinches the crown with poignant lines from Yellowcard’s new single “Better Days,” leaving listeners both nostalgic and newly heartbroken.

It’s an episode full of growth, grit, and a good dose of emo. Don’t miss it.

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On this episode of The Emo Hour, your favorite emo duo Katie and Nani kick things off with a classic emotional check-in. Nani goes full delulu mode (in the best way) and gets a little spiritual over seeing the angel number 11 again and again and again, while Katie shares the cutest story ever about her daughter’s new obsession with "dancing dresses" — cue the tiny emo tears.

But the main event? An epic interview with Tyler Schlagenhauf of Mylo Bybee, the Boise-based indie alt-rock band described as “organized chaos” in the absolute best way. Tyler dives into the origins of the band name (spoiler: it involves finger steaks), how the band came together during the early days of the pandemic, and what it was like opening for emo royalty like Hawthorne Heights, The Spill Canvas, and Ace Enders of The Early November.

They also talk about Mylo Bybee’s upcoming tour, new music on the horizon, and some exciting projects in the works that fans won’t want to miss.

To close out, Katie and Nani share their “emo lyrics of the day.” Nani brings the drama with a piano rock classic from Something Corporate, but ultimately, it was Katie's lyric choice from Mylo Bybee's song Fade Me Out that steals the show.

Whether you’re feeling nostalgic or just looking for your next indie rock obsession, this episode hits all the right notes.

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This week on The Emo Hour, Katie and Nani dive into what’s got them deep in their feels. Katie reflects on her ten-year law school reunion — equal parts nostalgic and existential — while also losing her mind (in the best emo way) over My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade” making a dramatic and unexpected appearance where no one saw it coming.

The mood turns somber as they discuss heartbreaking news out of Idaho, including the recent shooting in Coeur d'Alene and the latest updates in the Bryan Kohberger case where a plea deal may be on the table.

Nani then lifts the vibe with a recap of the tenth annual Sawtooth Valley Gathering where sun, snow, and sonic magic collided. Despite inches of snow falling on the first day of summer, intimate indoor sets made the festival something unforgettable. Nani shares highlights from local favorites like Sheep Bridge Jumpers and Captain Snafu plus national act Shovels & Rope.

To close, the duo shares their “Emo Lyrics of the Day,” with Katie digging deep into the vault for a Finch gem that hits right in the teenage angst.

Grab your headphones — it’s another wild ride on The Emo Hour.

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