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21 – Black Lives Matter
In this two hour special, Courtney and Clodagh talk racism, the Black Lives Matter movement, visibility of Black artists in the alternative/punk scene, discuss in-depth the Emo Nite LA 'Racism in the punk/alternative scene' Twitch … -
20 – The Black Parade
In this true-crime-focused episode, Clodagh and Courtney talk The West Memphis Three, Columbine, The Black Dahlia copycat murder and other notable cases where alternative music hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Clodagh explains he… -
19 – The Return
Back for a second season, Courtney and Clodagh partake in a socially-distanced catch up, talking new The Used, All Time Low, Petals for Armour, the new Twilight book and Lauren James' An Unauthorised Fan Treatise. Courtney has a mo… -
18 – My Friend Wrote a Fanfic Two: The Christmas Special
Clodagh and Courtney are proud (and a little apprehensive) to present the first-ever Kids From Yesterday Christmas Party Special! A part two to episode 12, the gals welcome Dani back, armed with more chapters of her Gerard Way x OC x Frank I… -
17 – "Tumbly runs our Tumblr"
Courtney and Clodagh talk groupies in this week's episode, focusing on famous groupies, the evolution of 'the groupie' into Scene Queens, the right to do what you want with your body and the differences between a groupie, a fangirl, and why … -
16 – Welcome Back to the Black Parade
Come one, come all to this joyous affair! My Chemical Romance have been resurrected and Clodagh and Courtney have recorded an emergency MCReturn episode to celebrate. Get up to speed on all the details we know so far about the return and lea… -
15 – Dead is Dead: The Halloween Special
With Halloween mere days away, Courtney and Clodagh get good and spooky to talk Tim Burton staple films, popular emo conspiracy theories, and true crime stories involving bands. Listener discretion is advised. &l… -
14 – Five Go to Mars Island
With Clodagh back from Hot Topic, the gals talk emo festivals (including Warped Tour, Riot Fest and Slamdunk), cults (including 30 Seconds to Mars and Jared Leto) and a love for murder. -
12 – My Friend Wrote a Fanfic
Courtney and special guest host Dani delve into the distant past: the year was 2004, on a website called Quizilla, and the fanfic 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love' tells the story of a devastating love triangle between Ger… -
11 – Sexy Butter: The You Me at Six Special
Courtney and Clodagh talk all things You Me at Six, from their youthful beginnings to where they are now more than 10 years later. Clodagh discusses the importance of a firm handshake and the gals read out YMAS fan submissions. Also…
Kids From Yesterday
By Courtney & Clodagh
Eternal emos Courtney Smyth and Clodagh Meaney do a fortnightly deep-dive into the emo and alternative culture of their youth. Each episode will cover anything from music and fashion to cultural phenomena.
Enquiries: [email protected]
Theme song by Michael and Alecksyy of Fires.
Enquiries: [email protected]
Theme song by Michael and Alecksyy of Fires.
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