Are They Still With Us

About Are They Still With Us

A podcast exploring the stories behind the music—legends, scandals, and untold industry lore. With Chris’s DJ expertise and Hannah uncovering the juicy details, we bring history, drama, and deep cuts for every music fan.

Publisher

Are They Still With Us

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Mar 2025

Latest episode

6 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Jan 2026

   Episode 22: Midwest Emo: From Basement Shows to TikTok Feels

   We owe you an apology for the delay. We ran into some major computer issues and had to take an unexpected break — turns out internal storage has limits (who knew). This episode was actually recorded on October 27, and thankfully we had the foresight to move our files to an external hard drive before everything went sideways. In this episode, Chris leads a deep dive into Midwest emo — where it came from, how it grew out of the D.C. hardcore scene, and why its emotional honesty still resonates decades later. We trace the connections between bands like Rites of Spring, Fugazi, Sunny Day Real Estate, American Football, Dashboard Confessional, and beyond, all the way to modern revivals and TikTok rediscoveries.

2. 

   3 Oct 2025

   Episode 21: We Are the World: The Night 45 Stars Checked Their Egos at the Door

   Hosts Hannah and Chris explore the chaotic, ego-filled, and ultimately successful recording of "We Are the World," revealing the behind-the-scenes story of this iconic charity single.

3. 

   20 Sept 2025

   Episode 20: Mandela Effects & Misheard Lyrics: Our Brains Betrayed Us

   Hosts Chris and discuss Mandela Effects and misheard lyrics in music, revealing how memory and perception can be unreliable.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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