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I'm Not Okay (I Podcast)

I'm Not Okay (I Podcast)

By Elena Wills and Stormy Thomas

Fueled by banana-flavored candy and an ever-persisting cloud of mid-2000s emo nostalgia, Stormy and Elena meet weekly on Wednesdays to discuss the latest happenings in the modern alternative music scene. With coverage that spans from mainstream alt rock titans (looking at you, MCR and AFI) to gems buried deep in the underground, each episode is brimming with recommendations and conversations that will inspire you to throw on some skinny jeans, cut your own side bangs, and backsass your mom*. If that’s not enough to get you excited, though, recent guests include Matthew Leone of Madina Lake, Sullivan Burkart of Midnight Skies, and Cam Smith of Hotel Books.

* Just kidding… The INO team loves and supports moms. Go give yours a call.
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Two Degrees of Alex Gaskarth (ft. The Carolyn)

I'm Not Okay (I Podcast)May 17, 2021

Two Degrees of Alex Gaskarth (ft. The Carolyn)
May 17, 202101:11:59
Track Seven (Ft. Ludovico Technique)
May 03, 202102:09:38
Pokemon 9000 (Ft. Turn Zero)

Pokemon 9000 (Ft. Turn Zero)

Elena and Stormy discuss new alternative releases and talk to Turn Zero about the Phoenix, AZ music scene, their performances at NAMM and the iVoted music festival, and Pokemon trivia.
Nov 21, 202001:26:48
The Twix Bros (Ft. Love Like Fiction)

The Twix Bros (Ft. Love Like Fiction)

Elena and Stormy detail new releases for the week of October 26th and are joined by Love Like Fiction to talk about their latest single, "Misery Maintenance," cover of Harry Styles' "Watermelon Sugar," and the Phoenix, Arizona music scene.
Nov 06, 202001:24:25
Basic Bitch Halloween (Ft. Sara Coda)

Basic Bitch Halloween (Ft. Sara Coda)

Elena and Stormy are joined by Sara Coda for an offbeat episode covering their favorite Halloween topics.
Oct 30, 202001:21:23
Screams All Around (Ft. Cohen)

Screams All Around (Ft. Cohen)

Elena and Stormy are joined by Nick, Trever, and Kenton of the band Cohen to talk about their upcoming EP, "Happy" and the Kentucky music scene.
Oct 23, 202059:18
The Angry Phase (ft. AVAT)

The Angry Phase (ft. AVAT)

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Oct 14, 202039:14
Silence is Violence (Ft. Andrew Holmes)

Silence is Violence (Ft. Andrew Holmes)

Elena and Stormy talk about their favorite releases of this week. Andrew Holmes of Loser Parade joins to discuss the upcoming compilation album, 'Silence is Violence,' which will benefit the Black Lives Matter movement through The Marshall Project and Campaign Zero.
Oct 07, 202038:57
Swords Up (Ft. Idle Threat)

Swords Up (Ft. Idle Threat)

Elena and Stormy talk their favorite releases for the last two weeks and chat with Zeke McKinney and Ernie Fabian of Idle Threat about their new EP, "Nothing is Broken for Good."
Oct 01, 202001:14:60
Toy Core (ft. NOT A TOY)

Toy Core (ft. NOT A TOY)

Stormy and Elena are joined by Benji Spoliansky of NOT A TOY to talk about the band's debut, self-titled EP. Featured artist Outatime! shares a preview of their new single, "Husky Fight," which drops everywhere October 2.
Sep 17, 202001:09:36
The Toddcast 2: Electric Boogaloo (ft. Benchmarks)

The Toddcast 2: Electric Boogaloo (ft. Benchmarks)

Stormy and Elena are joined by friends of the show, Todd Farrell and Jack Whitis of Benchmarks to talk about the production of their new album, "Summer, Slowly."
Sep 09, 202001:35:40
Messy Podtato Salad (Ft. Thousand Below)

Messy Podtato Salad (Ft. Thousand Below)

Elena and Stormy detail their favorite releases from this summer, revert to the early-mid 2000s with VMA trivia, and talk to Josh Billimoria of Thousand Below about the band's new EP, "Let Go of Your Love."
Sep 02, 202001:00:47
Podding Your Life Like This (Ft. Major Moment)

Podding Your Life Like This (Ft. Major Moment)

Stormy and Elena meet with Boston-based rock band, Major Moment to discuss their upcoming single, "The Flood."
Jun 25, 202001:17:34
Swag By Association (ft. Kyle Dee of MAKEOUT)

Swag By Association (ft. Kyle Dee of MAKEOUT)

Stormy and Elena cover new music releases for the last three weeks and are joined by MAKEOUT'S new vocalist, Kyle Dee, to discuss his joining the band and their upcoming releases.
Jun 10, 202038:32
Catch Me in Ral' How Bout Dah (ft. The Second After)

Catch Me in Ral' How Bout Dah (ft. The Second After)

Stormy and Elena cover new music for the week of May 11. Greason and Alfred of The Second After join the podcast to discuss their new EP "We Are Who We Are," share tour stories, and give us a glimpse into the local Raleigh scene.
May 20, 202001:06:24
The CD Baby Disaster (ft. Madina Lake)

The CD Baby Disaster (ft. Madina Lake)

Stormy and Elena detail new releases for the week of May 4th. Matthew Leone of Madina Lake joins the podcast to talk about the band's resurrection and history, their upcoming EP "The End of New Beginnings," and his non-profit organization, Charity Bomb.
May 13, 202001:22:28
Two Homeschooled, One Normie (ft. Midnight Skies)

Two Homeschooled, One Normie (ft. Midnight Skies)

Elena and Stormy detail new releases for the week of April 27th. Sullivan Burkart joins the podcast to talk about Midnight Skies, the local Seattle music scene, and life as a quarantined renegade homeschooler.
May 07, 202001:13:42
Offensively Sad (ft. Hotel Books)

Offensively Sad (ft. Hotel Books)

Stormy and Elena detail new music releases for the week of April 20th. Cam Smith of Hotel Books joins the podcast to talk about the foundations of the project, his new venture "Eloquilt," and so much more.
Apr 29, 202001:11:04
Get Out of My Dressing Room (Ft. Sara Coda of Silent Rival)

Get Out of My Dressing Room (Ft. Sara Coda of Silent Rival)

Stormy and Elena discuss new music for the week of April 20th. Sara Coda of Silent Rival phones in to talk about their new album "Elevator," touring with Blaqk Audio, seeing death in a robotic camera, and more.
Apr 22, 202001:07:47
INO Radio

INO Radio

Elena and Stormy highlight listener music submissions in their first (well, second if you include the lost audio) ever radio episode.
Apr 17, 202036:07
April Sadness (Ft. Flares)

April Sadness (Ft. Flares)

Elena and Stormy detail new releases for the last three weeks, talk to Marc Alan about his project "Flares," and pit emo titans against each other in a way delayed March Sadness bracket.
Apr 08, 202001:14:31
The Trauma (ft. The Home Team)

The Trauma (ft. The Home Team)

Elena and Stormy discuss Spotify glitches and new releases for the past two weeks. Dan and Brian of The Home Team stop by to discuss their album "Better Off", The Seattle music scene, and the production of cat videos.
Mar 18, 202001:01:08
Bambi's Tryna Step (ft. Settle Your Scores)

Bambi's Tryna Step (ft. Settle Your Scores)

Elena and Stormy discuss their favorite new releases of the last two weeks and give some crap advice about skincare regimens. Christian Fisher of Settle Your Scores stops by to talk about their place in the world of pop-punk and the Cincinnati music scene.
Mar 04, 202052:30
Barely There (Ft. Those Without)

Barely There (Ft. Those Without)

Stormy and Elena discuss new releases of the past two weeks and meet with Oskar and Martin of Those Without to discuss their upcoming EP "Neon Minds".
Feb 19, 202052:05
Eggsposure (ft. Shane Hurst)

Eggsposure (ft. Shane Hurst)

Elena and Stormy detail new music releases for the past *two* weeks, address some controversy over MCR ticket sales and The Grammy Awards, and sit down with Shane Hurst to talk about his project Adjust the Sails and the local Atlanta music scene. Featured music by The Lost Boys.
Feb 05, 202054:59
Do It For the Insta (ft. Crashing Atlas)

Do It For the Insta (ft. Crashing Atlas)

Elena and Stormy discuss a very hot topic, cover this week's new music releases, and are joined by Baltimore's hard rock powerhouse - Crashing Atlas.
Jan 22, 202055:22
Pop Punk... But With Zombies (ft. Cliffhanger)

Pop Punk... But With Zombies (ft. Cliffhanger)

Elena and Stormy detail new releases and forge an appreciation for James Blunt, and meet with Cliffhanger to discuss their experiences as a band in the Chicago pop punk scene.
Jan 15, 202044:50
Welcome to the Rawr-ing Twenties (Ft. Danny Freeman).

Welcome to the Rawr-ing Twenties (Ft. Danny Freeman).

Elena and Stormy are joined by Danny Freeman of the UK pop-punk band A Few Too Many to discuss new music, promises of 2020, and their favorite music of the last decade.
Jan 08, 202001:09:57
Keep It Green (Ft. Forever Emerald)

Keep It Green (Ft. Forever Emerald)

Stormy and Elena discuss new releases for the week of December 1st and are joined by Devin Papadol of Forever Emerald to talk performing with Paramore, the formation of a dream band, and the best candies.
Dec 11, 201901:00:03
The Post-Thanksgiving Void (Minisode)

The Post-Thanksgiving Void (Minisode)

Elena and Stormy bring you new releases from the week of November 24th.
Dec 04, 201912:09
Retrograde (Ft. Planet Mercury)

Retrograde (Ft. Planet Mercury)

Elena and Stormy cover two weeks of new music and sit down with Planet Mercury of Massachusetts to talk about their new song "Maybe", the local music scene, and pop-punk on wheels.
Nov 27, 201949:22
Much, Muchly, Very Much So (Ft. Mom Rock)

Much, Muchly, Very Much So (Ft. Mom Rock)

Elena and Stormy are joined by Curtis, Josh, Wilson, and Tara of the band Mom Rock to discuss moms, geese, and their local Boston music scene.
Nov 13, 201901:08:58
Wildcard

Wildcard

Stormy and Elena discuss new music releases for the week of 10/28, fan girl over the My Chemical Romance reunion, and navigate a 2009 iPod touch - complete with a mystery love playlist.
Nov 06, 201948:16
The Nopodies

The Nopodies

Joined by Andrew of The Carolyn, Elena and Stormy detail new releases for the week of October 21st, investigate a murder quadrilogy, and spend way too much time trying to name a hypothetical Marilyn Manson-themed show.
Oct 30, 201901:01:41
Live Más

Live Más

Joined by Json and Whitney, Elena and Stormy conduct their first episode on the road - and fittingly, set up next to a Taco Bell drive thru. Topics this week include new music releases, AJR's Neotheater, fantasy band BFFs, and the grossest soda ever made.
Oct 23, 201948:12
Three Peas in a Pod

Three Peas in a Pod

Stormy and Elena are joined by friend of the pod, Steph, to talk about new music, zany videos, pharyngitis, and so much more.
Oct 16, 201901:06:22
Offbeat: Trollgate, The Beatals, and What We Do in the Shadows

Offbeat: Trollgate, The Beatals, and What We Do in the Shadows

Join Stormy and Elena as they go offbeat and off the walls with talk about podcast analytics, The Beatles, and their new favorite show.
Oct 09, 201951:48
Harmless and Humpless (ft. Get Your Head Straight)

Harmless and Humpless (ft. Get Your Head Straight)

Stormy and Elena are joined by Tyler Hall, front man of Get Your Head Straight, to talk about their latest EP "Contrast", upcoming appearance at MindFest, and the Milton Keynes music scene.
Oct 02, 201954:08
The Toddcast (Ft. Benchmarks)

The Toddcast (Ft. Benchmarks)

The hosts join Todd and Jack of the band Benchmarks on their brand new show, The Toddcast, to talk about their favorite music, inspirations, and the Nashville scene.
Sep 25, 201901:36:52
POTATO - Feuds, Fights and Foreign Relations

POTATO - Feuds, Fights and Foreign Relations

Join Stormy and Elena as they highlight releases from the week of September 9th and detail notorious and juvenile feuds from the alternative music scene - we're looking at you, Noel and Liam Gallagher. This week's Spotlight Artists are Not So Righteous of Exeter, Devon and Brookline of upstate New York.
Sep 18, 201943:55
Let No Pizza Go Unnoticed (Ft. State Line Syndicate)

Let No Pizza Go Unnoticed (Ft. State Line Syndicate)

Elena and Stormy detail releases from the week of September 2nd and spotlight the band Tears of a Fallen Hero from Kungsbacka, Sweden. Mike, Mikey and Joey of State Line Syndicate join the pod to cover the California pop-punk scene, detail their song-writing process, and share some hilariously gross drinking stories.
Sep 11, 201952:29
Death Metal A Capella (Ft. KOZEN)

Death Metal A Capella (Ft. KOZEN)

Elena and Stormy detail releases from the week of Aug 19 and spotlight the band Say What You Will from New Haven, CT. Max of the band KOZEN joins the pod to talk about the band's latest album, A Fearful Wonder, and shares some punk rock *AF* show stories.
Aug 28, 201901:24:19
Where Punkers Go to Die (Ft. Miss Vincent)

Where Punkers Go to Die (Ft. Miss Vincent)

Elena and Stormy detail releases from the week of Aug 12 and spotlight the band Rivhers from Sweden. Alex Marshall of Miss Vincent stops in to talk about the band's inspirations and offers his take on the modern punk scene.
Aug 21, 201901:05:29
Too Hard, Too Soft (ft. Those Without)

Too Hard, Too Soft (ft. Those Without)

Stormy and Elena are joined by Oskar and Martin of Those Without, a rising pop-punk band from Örebro, Sweden. New releases this week include those by Hotel Books, Grayscale, and The Regrettes.
Aug 14, 201956:49
Go For the Heel

Go For the Heel

Join Elena and Stormy as they discuss new music releases for this week and put together a playlist of music you probably forgot about.
Aug 07, 201926:41
Bad Pancakes (Ft. The Carolyn)

Bad Pancakes (Ft. The Carolyn)

Stormy recaps 2 weeks of releases and suffers from a vicious cat attack. The Carolyn singer/guitarist, Andrew, drops in to talk about the band, his favorite artists, and questions posed by previous episodes.
Jul 31, 201951:60
I'm Gonna Throw My Shoe At Him

I'm Gonna Throw My Shoe At Him

Join Stormy and Elena as they recap last week's releases, build a very specific Playlist for a dog, and sit down for a serious discussion on crimes committed by some scene favorites (CW: sexual harassment, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, animal abuse, attempted murder). Artists highlighted this week include Lights, PVRIS, and Bones UK.
Jul 24, 201901:08:51
They Call Him "Banksy McCoy"

They Call Him "Banksy McCoy"

Join Stormy and Elena as they peg crimes on musical heroes, build a playlist for their inner vampires, and make a crass comparison of emo kids and Eevee evolutions. New music discussed includes Post Malone, Blink 182, and Dear Seattle.
Jul 10, 201946:52
A Very Moshy Sandwich

A Very Moshy Sandwich

This week Stormy is joined by Brent Smith, Host of the podcast "Idiot Sandwich" and Bassist of Little By Little! Follow us on this journey while we figure out what "Yacht Rock" is, let you in on some Spinelli's fun facts and find out what happens when you get kicked a little too hard in the stomach and tazed.
Jul 03, 201901:09:15
To Keep a Punk

To Keep a Punk

Ever wonder where the term "punk" comes from? Or why your skinny jean-donning clique is a festering ball of anxiety? Join Stormy and Elena as they tackle these subjects and more. New music discussed this week includes BONES UK, Sleeping With Sirens, and Blackbear.
Jun 26, 201952:60