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10 – "It's Not For You, Jen"
<p>Clodagh and Courtney are back with another chatty episode, talking all things new: My Chemical Romance merch, You Me At Six and Blink-182 music, the future of Paramore and their opinions on Simple Creatures. The gals also talk about Twenty O… -
9 – "It's Called Fashion, Brenda, Look it Up"
<p>Courtney and Clodagh discuss the origins of emo fashion using Caroline Young's 'Style Tribes' as a reference point. From glam rock, New Romantics and punks, the gals find out what inspired the fringes and eyeliner of present-day emo. Science… -
8 – "All Panic, No Disco"
<p>In this episode, Clodagh and Courtney continue the discussion started in Episode 4 on women in emo music by showcasing their favourite female musicians, singers, bands and women working in the music industry. Referencing parts of 'Pretty In … -
7 – Emo's Not Dead
<p>Referencing 'Everybody Hurts: An Essential Guide to Emo Culture' by Leslie Simon and Trevor Kelley, Courtney and Clodagh talk about the books, music, films, YouTubers and scene queens that encompassed peak emo.</p> <p><br>&… -
6 – Emo Is: Rediscovering the Roots
<p>In this episode, Clodagh and Courtney talk about emo's humble beginnings and find out what emo is. Using Andy Greenwald's book 'Nothing Feels Good: Punk Rock, Teenagers and Emo' as a guide, this episode covers the bands that made emo what it… -
5 – Aliens Exist
<p>In this chatty episode, Courtney and Clodagh talk Tom DeLonge's alien fixation and a fear of space, Hayley Williams curating at Bonnaroo , getting DMs on Twitter from Patrick Stump, and Frank Iero's new album. This episode also mar… -
4 – Girl All the Bad Guys Want
<p>In this episode, Clodagh and Courtney talk about misogyny in emo culture, the ongoing impact of the lack of visible women in emo, and the Cool Girl stereotype in emo music. The Science, Bitch! segment makes a return.</p> <p><s… -
3 — The Paramore Special
<p>In this episode, Courtney and Clodagh discuss Paramore's illustrious career to date, the fluctuating nature of the band's lineup, personal anecdotes, and read out fan submissions. </p> -
2 – Which Came First: the Music or the Misery?
<p>In this episode, Clodagh and Courtney talk about mental illness, songs about mental health issues, emo stereotypes and introduce a new segment, Science, Bitch!, where Courtney discusses psychology journal articles. <em><st… -
1 – It's Not a Phase, Mom.
<p>In this inaugural episode, Courtney and Clodagh discuss why emo isn't a phase, what bands got them into the genre, meeting Paramore for the first time, and ponder why emo kids were able to pick each other out of a crowd. And also, for some r…
Kids From Yesterday
By Courtney & Clodagh
Eternal emos Courtney Smyth and Clodagh Ni Maonaigh do a fortnightly deep-dive into facets of the emo culture of their youth. Each episode will cover anything from music and fashion to cultural phenomena. Enquiries: kidsfromyesterdaypod@gmail.comTheme song written and recorded by Michael and Alecksyy
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