Washed Up Emo, hosted by Tom Mullen, looks back at the late 1990s and early 2000s emo, post-hardcore and punk scene through interviews with its musicians and figures. The show has 281 episodes, released roughly every nine days, with a median length of about 54 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, and estimated rates run $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
A loyal, nostalgic emo audience across 281 episodes of music history interviews
- 281 episodes of in-depth interviews with musicians from the emo and post-hardcore scene
- Apple rating of 4.8 from 308 ratings, a sign of an engaged listener base
- No sponsors currently in the feed, so a host-read spot would be among few ads
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, retrospective, anniversary tribute
- Tone
- nostalgic, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and the episode titles are music interviews with no adult or violent themes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.washedupemo.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id473550858 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/DEP7117022078 |
Benchmark score: 65 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #281 - Tristan Holden (pennines) | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 7 min |
| #280 - Chris Leo (The Van Pelt) | 2026-09-14 | 57 min |
| #279 - Chris Simpson (Mineral, The Gloria Record, Mountain Time) | 2026-08-27 | 28 min |
| #278 - Travis Shettel (Piebald) | 2026-08-17 | 45 min |
| #277 - Brian Sokel & Sonny Kay (Franklin "Go Kid Go" Reissue) | 2026-06-22 | 50 min |
| #276 - Jim Ward (Sparta) | 2026-05-26 | 1 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.
Join Tom Mullen for a look back at when emo was an unknown word, its relevance now and speaks to those deeply involved with the emo/punk/hardcore/post-hardcore scene.
About Washed Up Emo
Washed Up Emo is a podcast hosted by Tom Mullen that looks back at the late 1990s and early 2000s emo, post-hardcore and punk scene. Each episode features interviews with musicians and people connected to the scene, including recent guests tied to bands such as Piebald, Sparta and Minus the Bear. The show has 281 episodes, released about every nine days, with a typical length of 45 to 65 minutes. The feed and the website describe the show as a home for the podcast and Emo Night NYC.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 308 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5 and is updated biweekly. Listeners are likely to be adults interested in emo music history; these audience figures are estimates, not published download counts, and the show's listener base is mostly based in the United States. No sponsors were seen in the feed. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, so a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200, suited to music gear, merch and label campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Washed Up Emo can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Washed Up Emo
How much does Washed Up Emo charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price card.
What is Washed Up Emo about?
Washed Up Emo is a podcast hosted by Tom Mullen about the late 1990s and early 2000s emo, post-hardcore and punk scene. It features interviews with musicians and figures connected to the scene.
How do I contact Washed Up Emo about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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