CD Burners
UnderholdningCD Burners is a podcast for the lore behind the albums that defined a generation hosted by Emo Nite’s T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed 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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- 81: Slipknot's Debut Album Was the Birth of Chaos w/ Cam George (01:01:23)
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re cracking open Slipknot’s unhinged debut album that turned nine masked maniacs into metal legends with special guest, Cam George. From haunted house samples to broken keg hits, we dive into how this record became a chaotic masterpiece. We’re talking blast beats, lawsuits, and the absolute madness it took to make screaming a mainstream thing. This album didn’t just shift the scene, it split it wide open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 80: Nothing Else Feels Like This Mazzy Star Record w/ Bobby Schubenski (00:54:14)
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into So Tonight That I Might See by Mazzy Star with special guest, Blackcraft Cult's, Bobby Schubenski. We get into how this record made sadness feel cinematic, why Hope Sandoval’s voice still hits like a ghost, and how these songs quietly rewired indie music for decades. It's hypnotic, iconic, and still completely untouchable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 79: The Copeland Album That Should’ve Blown Up But Didn’t w/ Kyle Patrick (00:57:30)
On this episode of CD Burners, we're digging into In Motion by Copeland, the shimmering, heartbreaking record that somehow flew under the radar. With special guest Kyle Patrick from The Click Five, we get into how this album blended beauty and tension, why it hit so hard for emo kids trying to grow up, and what made Copeland stand out in a sea of loud bands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 78: The 1975 Made Every Band Rethink Their Sound w/ Mod Sun (01:22:19)
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the debut album that made teen angst sound cinematic, the self titled album by The 1975. We get into the chaos, the hooks, the weird interludes, and how this record made it cool to be messy with special guest, Mod Sun. Whether you were blasting “Robbers” or just confused by the hype, this album left a mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 77: Title Fight Changed Emo Forever with This Album w/ Patrick Miranda (01:01:52)
On this episode of CD Burners, we're talking about one of the most important underground albums of the 2010s, Floral Green by Title Fight, with special guest Patrick Miranda from Movements. We get into how this record cracked emo wide open, why it still sounds fresh over a decade later, and the way it helped bridge the gap between hardcore and shoegaze. Patrick shares what this album meant to him coming up, the legacy it left behind, and the bands that wouldn’t exist without it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 76: Avril Lavigne’s Impact Is Way Bigger Than You Think w/ Luna Shadows (01:08:46)
On this episode of CD Burners, we're breaking down Let Go by Avril Lavigne with special guest Luna Shadows. We talk about how “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” and “I’m With You” turned Avril into a global icon, why her songwriting hit harder than people gave her credit for, and how Let Go helped redefine what pop punk could sound like. Luna shares how this record shaped her as an artist, and why it still holds up over 20 years later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 75: Everything in Transit Was Andrew McMahon's Goodbye Letter w/ Erin Gilfoy (00:52:03)
On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into Everything in Transit by Jack’s Mannequin with special guest, Erin Gilfoy. We get into Andrew McMahon lore, the piano-pop perfection of “Dark Blue,” and why this album still hits like a sunburned breakup. From major label chaos to MySpace memories, this is a deep dive into one of the most beloved emo-adjacent records of the 2000s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 74: Nobody Thought This Blink-182 Album Would Blow Up w/ Shane Told (01:08:41)
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Dude Ranch by Blink-182, the album that nearly tore them apart before it made them legends. With special guest, Shane Told from Silverstein, we get into the van breakdowns, label drama, and raw energy that defined this era. From the chaos of “Dammit” to the behind-the-scenes tension, this is Blink before the fame, filters, and Travis Barker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 73: This Album Destroyed The Format and Made Them Icons w/ Brian Logan Dales (01:11:02)
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Dog Problems by The Format with special guest Brian Logan Dales from The Summer Set. We get into how this cult classic became a breakup album with the music industry, why it still resonates with fans nearly 20 years later, and how it laid the groundwork for the rise of fun. We talk about the theatrical ambition behind every track and why this might be one of the greatest albums of the 2000s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 72: How Twenty One Pilots Got Weird and Took Over the World w/ Zak Dossi (01:01:03)
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re unpacking Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots, the breakout album that made them impossible to ignore. Special guest, Zak Dossi of People R Ugly joins us to dig into how this record broke every genre rule in the book, from screamo to ukulele pop, and still managed to top the charts. From the lore of Blurryface himself to the cult-like fanbase it built, we’re diving into what made this era so bizarre, unforgettable, and lowkey brilliant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 71: Before Emo Rap Was a Genre, Gym Class Heroes Did It First w/ Travie McCoy (01:16:54)
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into The Papercut Chronicles by Gym Class Heroes, the raw debut that made them a MySpace-era phenomenon. Special guest, Gym Class Heroes' very own, Travie McCoy joins us to unpack how this DIY record flipped emo, rap, and pop on their heads and turned a band of weird kids into unexpected stars. We get into the leap from local shows to MTV, the legacy of “Cupid’s Chokehold,” and why this album still hits like a time capsule from the early 2000s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 70: The Weezer Album That Almost Ended Their Career w/ DE'WAYNE (00:53:45)
On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into Pinkerton by Weezer with special guest, DE'WAYNE. The album nearly ended Weezer’s career and somehow became a cult classic. We get into the chaos around its release, the backlash, and how it grew into a blueprint for emo vulnerability. DE'WAYNE shares what the record meant to him coming up and why it still hits so hard today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 69: The MySpace Emo Era Peaked with This Never Shout Never EP w/ Noelle Sucks (00:44:37)
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the ukulele-core emo explosion that was The Yippee EP by Never Shout Never. Special guest, Noelle Sucks, joins us as we unpack how Christopher Drew became a MySpace icon, why this EP was the blueprint for 2010s softboy energy, and how one teenager from Missouri accidentally built an empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 68: Joyce Manor Gave Every Punk Kid a New Blueprint w/ Vinny Morales (00:48:24)
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re talking about the record that crash-landed into punk and changed everything, Joyce Manor’s self-titled debut with special guest, Vinny Morales of Grave Secrets. We break down how a 13-minute album became a modern classic, why it felt like a slap in the face (in the best way), and what made it resonate so hard with DIY kids everywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 67: Why Finch Confused Everyone in 2002 w/ Katie Maloney (01:09:09)
On this episode of CD Burners, we're unpacking the chaotic and genre-defying record, What It Is To Burn by Finch with special guest, Katie Maloney from Vanderpump Rules and Disrespectfully. We talk about why this album still hits 20 years later, how it confused the scene in the best way, and why Drive-Thru Records was the most unhinged label in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 66: The Truth About The Room’s Too Cold Nobody Talks About w/ Ace Enders (01:02:27)
On this episode of CD Burners, the guys unpack the raw magic of The Room’s Too Cold by The Early November with special guest, The Early November's very own, Ace Enders. From the bold choice to start with “Ever So Sweet” to the unpolished, heartfelt production, we dive into how this record captured a moment when emo was at its most real and why it still crushes 20 years later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 65: The Chaos Behind System of a Down’s Toxicity w/ Meredith Hurley (00:52:02)
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Toxicity by System of a Down with Meredith Hurley from the Millionaires + Emo Nite. We break down the chaos behind the Hollywood sign-inspired album art, the riot that erupted at their release show, and how Chop Suey became a generational anthem. Meredith shares how this record pulled her into heavy music, why its mix of politics, weirdness, and hooks still rips front to back, and how Toxicity became one of the most iconic metal albums of the 2000s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 64: All Killer No Filler Made Sum 41 Legends w/ Kayzo (01:09:35)
On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are breaking down one of the most iconic pop punk albums of the 2000s, All Killer No Filler by Sum 41, with DJ legend, Kayzo. We dive into the chaos behind “Fat Lip,” the metal riffs hiding in plain sight, and how this album helped turn pop punk into a global phenomenon. Kayzo shares how discovering Sum 41 as a kid shaped his sound, what made this era so explosive, and why this record still rips front to back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 63: The Alkaline Trio Album That Changed Everything w/ Dan Andriano (01:33:48)
On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into From Here to Infirmary by Alkaline Trio with the band’s own Dan Andriano. He takes us inside the chaotic era that saw the band jump to a major label, clean up their sound, and face down the backlash. We get into the pressure of writing bigger songs, the weirdest moments behind the scenes, and how this album became one of their most divisive and beloved records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 62: How Modern Baseball Accidentally Started a New Era of Emo (00:36:44)
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.
- 61: Why American Idiot Hit Harder in Japan Than You Think w/ Taka & Rob Cavallo (00:46:31)
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.
- 60: Hot Mulligan's Album That Went Viral By Accident w/ Chris Freeman (01:03:58)
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.
- 59: Crabcore, Chaos & Comebacks — Inside the Rise, Fall & Return of Attack Attack! w/ Andrew Wetzel (01:01:05)
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.
- 58: Dillon Francis Says This Is Blink-182’s Best Album — and He Might Be Right (01:20:30)
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 57: How AFI Made Sing the Sorrow — Told by Their A&R (01:14:24)
On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into one of the most iconic yet underrated rock albums of the 2000s, Sing The Sorrow by AFI. We're joined by legendary A&R, Luke Wood, who gives us an inside perspective on signing AFI and reveals stories behind the record’s sound, the intense industry battles over singles and radio play, and why this masterpiece never hit the massive commercial success it deserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.