Andrew, Jake, and Derek are best friends who have played in bands since their youth, coming up in the era of “emo” before it was a cool term, before it was even embraced by the bands now basking in its seeming revival. Now as young dads, they still write music and are always sharing music with each other, new and old. This podcast is a deep dive back into the discographies of 2000s emo bands, conversations with some of the artists and key players in the scene, what it means to be in a band and craft music, and how fatherhood plays into it all. Let’s go!
NostalgicEmoDads
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Andrew, Jake, and Derek are best friends who have played in bands since their youth, coming up in the era of “emo” before it was a cool term, before it was even embraced by the bands now basking in its seeming revival. Now as young dads, they still write music and are always sharing music with each other, new and old. This podcast is a deep dive back into the discographies of 2000s emo bands, conversations with some of the artists and key players in the scene, what it means to be in a band and craft music, and how fatherhood plays into it all. Let’s go!
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
In Conversation With: Asteria
<p>We get to sit down with 3 of the 5 members of Crown Point's finest: Asteria! </p><p>Brandon, Seth, and Terrence join us to talk about the founding of the band, having their own studio as a resource for songwriting, being incredibly DIY, the iconic intro to "The Taste, The Touch," writing second verses, and how they were able to blend so many styles together into their own sound. </p><p>Seth still works out of the studio alwaysbegenius, so if you want to write and record with him definitely reach out! Or if you just want to see all the incredible bands he's worked with! Here are the links:</p><p><a href="https://alwaysbegenius.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Studio Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seth.henderson.abg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Seth/Studio's Insta</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebandasteria/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Asteria Insta</a></p><p><a href="https://asteriaband.bandcamp.com/album/ribbons-bows" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Asteria Bandcamp</a></p><p>We're also in instagram if you want to follow us there too! @NostalgicEmoDads</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
May 26, 2026
In Conversation With: Jason Maffucci (Just Surrender, With Abandon)
<p>Wow wow wow, what an incredible conversation with Jason Maffucci, vocalist and bassist of Just Surrender (and vocalist of With Abandon)! </p><p>Jason takes us through his childhood finding music and the scene (which mirrors mine in pretty wild ways), recording with John Naclerio, songwriting, developing as a vocalist, the emotional and physical demands of touring, and finding himself living as a character he felt was at odds with who he actually wanted to be.</p><p>We also dive into the Just Surrender catalogue to talk about specific songs and what makes the Just Surrender DNA (is it really just Disney Songs + Story of the Year?), the sensation of "Your Life and Mine," and how Derek regrets skipping Phoenix. What a great album.</p><p>They are playing some If These Streets Could Talk anniversary shows this summer, so check those out! And Warped Tour!</p><p>Jason also fronts an incredible emo/pop-punk project called With Abandon, go follow them as well!</p><p>Links:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/justsurrendered/?hl=en">Just Surrender </a><a href="https://www.songkick.com/artists/291914-just-surrender?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnddln4lkV9e2hJUf21aroB5wxpHYozD4yqhg3sYJ9wp2S_1aCTA-2a0HVkoE_aem_vI6-UI25K1dO8wGOtYVdCg">Tickets To Shows</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/withabandonrock/">With Abandon</a> <a href="https://withabandonrock.bandcamp.com/album/keepsakes">With Abandon Bandcamp</a></p><p>We are also on Instagram if ya feel like it! @NostalgicEmoDads</p>
April 28, 2026
In Conversation With: So Much Hope, Buried.
<p>For this episode, we are joined by an extremely cool newer, yet experienced, band called So Much Hope, Buried. I've been a fan for a while now, and with their new album Wither | Grow coming out in a couple months (June 12), we just had to get together for a chat!</p><p>We talk about how SMH,B. is a sort-of super-group of the Wilkes-Barre scene, how their style transcends genre labeling (but we tried, with "cool" "gloomy" "theatrical" "dark" "melancholic" as some descriptors), fatherhood, professionalism, musicality, and what to look forward to with the new album! Go pre-order yourself something nice!</p><p>Oh yeah, and favorite Pokemon. (shout out punchy-rock)</p><p>Follow them on socials, and here:</p><p><a href="https://somuchhopeburiedpa.bandcamp.com/album/wither-grow">bandcamp</a> | <a href="https://www.somuchhopeburied.com/">website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somuchhopeburied?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==">insta</a></p><p><br></p><p>We are also on instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads </p>
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