62: How Modern Baseball Accidentally Started a New Era of Emo
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re breaking down You're Gonna Miss It All by Modern Baseball, the album that turned basement shows, inside jokes, and college oversharing into one of the most quietly influential records of the 2010s. We get into how they recorded it in a college studio, the wild story of how the band formed, why “Your Graduation” became an Emo Nite anthem, and how Modern Baseball made vulnerability feel casual, funny, and weirdly empowering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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61: Why American Idiot Hit Harder in Japan Than You Think w/ Taka & Rob Cavallo
On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into American Idiot by Green Day, the album that blew open the doors for a new era of punk rock. We're joined by special guests, the legendary award-winning producer, Rob Cavallo and Taka from ONE OK ROCK, who tells the story of hearing the album for the first time in Japan without speaking a word of English, how it inspired him to leave pop behind, and why American Idiot still hits just as hard today. From political anthems to rock operas, this is the global legacy of Green Day’s most ambitious record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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60: Hot Mulligan's Album That Went Viral By Accident w/ Chris Freeman
On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into You'll Be Fine by Hot Mulligan with Chris Freeman himself. He breaks down how the band went from playing house shows in Michigan to headlining sold out tours — and how You'll Be Fine accidentally became their breakout album during the pandemic. We get into insane behind-the-scenes stories: recording above a seafood restaurant, band fights over harmonies, Discord fan takeovers, and how a View-Master and secret website helped launch new music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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59: Crabcore, Chaos & Comebacks — Inside the Rise, Fall & Return of Attack Attack! w/ Andrew Wetzel
On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into one of the most chaotic and influential internet-era bands: Attack Attack. We're joined by drummer Andrew Wetzel, who breaks down the band’s wild origin story, the viral rise of “crabcore,” and the backlash that made them underground legends. From MySpace fame to meme status to full-circle redemption, this is the unfiltered story of how a group of Ohio kids accidentally changed metalcore forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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58: Dillon Francis Says This Is Blink-182’s Best Album — and He Might Be Right
On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into the legendary pop punk album, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket by Blink-182 with special guest, renowned DJ & producer, Dillon Francis. From fart jokes to existential angst, iconic singles to hidden gems, we dive into it all & get the inside scoop on how this record shaped Dillon’s taste.
CD Burners, hosted by Emo Nite’s T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed, is your backstage pass to the albums that changed lives. Each week, we invite a guest to choose an album that influenced them and shaped their journey.Together, we break it down with deep research and real stories from behind the scenes. We explore the songs, the recording process, and the moments that made these records unforgettable.Whether you are a lifelong fan or hearing these albums for the first time, CD Burners brings you closer to the music that made an impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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