Emily Whitehurst: The Journey from Tsunami Bomb to Survival Guide

The Bad Chess Podcast

Have you ever wondered how Emily Whitehurst, fondly known as Agent M, went from the much-loved "Mushy Love Song" to a Twitch Streaming, cover recording, cookie baking, solo artist? Well, brace yourself for an intriguing conversation! This sensational episode takes you on the dynamic journey of Emily, from her days as the frontwoman of the eclectic punk band Tsunami Bomb, onto her latest release, Death Dreams (out October 19th)!
We promise you a fly-on-the-wall perspective into the punk scene as Emily reminisces about her time on the Warped Tour, how her experiences in LA led to the writing of "Dawn on a Funeral Day", and her decision to branch out, discovering a unique sound while creating The Action Design. We navigate the early years of Survival Guide, including her streaming on Twitch and how it built her confidence and helped shape her current music career.
In the final leg of our conversation, we get candid with Emily about the re-recording of old Tsunami Bomb tracks, the changing dynamics of female-fronted punk bands, and the exhilarating thrill of performing on stage. Not to miss, the pop punk trivia game after which the artist formerly known as Agent M wows us with her Lord of the Rings nerdom. Join us for a heartwarming chat with Emily, as we celebrate her remarkable journey from punk beginnings to solo successes.

Chapters

1. Emily Whitehurst: The Journey from Tsunami Bomb to Survival Guide (00:00:00)

2. Emily Whitehurst (00:00:09)

3. From Tsunami Bomb to Survival Guide (00:10:50)

4. Survival Guide (00:26:36)

5. Discussion on Twitch and Kick Platforms (00:40:47)

6. Re-Released Music and Singers in Punk Bands (00:50:05)

7. Cooking Trivia and Music Quiz (00:57:17)