There’s nothing quite like turning on your favorite comedy show or swiping through stand-up bits on Instagram Reels and coming across a joke about your favorite pop-punk band. Recently, comedian and podcaster Shane Gillis mentioned Real Friends on his show Tires—and yes, the band was flattered. We’ve collected our seven favorite comedy moments that tap into the world of pop-punk and emo with iconic bands.
And that’s not all—idobi Radio wants to give you the gift of laughter with a hint of emo on the side. We’ve got the ultimate hookup for your When We Were Young weekend in Vegas. Win a $200 Amex gift card, two tickets with VIP entry to see Shane Gillis on October 17 at Resorts World Theatre, plus a free 2-night stay at Resorts World! You’re also getting free entry to Zouk Nightclub on the 17th and 18th—where you’ll see artists from the sold-out When We Were Young lineup up close and personal!!
Enter now by playing WordMosh in the games section of the free idobi App! Play daily for more chances to win.
Shane Gillis & Real Friends
Shane Gillis isn’t just a comedian, he’s also a true pop-punk lover, specifically with Real Friends. In fact, he cited them as his “favorite emo band.” Thus, it makes sense that Gillis threw them into the mix on his show Tires during its second season. The comic kept it current by playing “When You Were Here,” from 2024 record Blue Hour.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia & Fall Out Boy
In their crossover episode with Abbott Elementary, Charlie and Dennis of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia learned that Fall Out Boy did a modern version of “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” crushing their plan to help the kids never forget 9/11 because “they seem to have forgotten.” Dennis screams, “Every goddman time we try a single thing, this goddamn Fall Out Boy!” TBH, the comedy characters did a pretty dazzling cover, aka… “Fall Out Boy Can’t Stop Us.”
Fred Armisen & “Old Punks”
On John Mulaney Presents: Everybody In L.A., a Netflix comedy talk show, Fred Armisen gathered a full focus group of “old punks,” including members of X, The Germs, The Avengers, The Plungers, The Minutemen, Fear, The Cramps, and beyond. Armisen hilariously interviews these punk icons and even holds a jam session, proving that being punk is ageless.
Saturday Night Live & Fall Out Boy
Once you watch this SNL sketch with Pete Davidson and Timothée Chalamet…you will never stop saying, “Ummm…I like Fall Out Boys.” Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
J.F. Harris & Oasis
Stand-up comedian J.F. Harris shared a quick joke about making his own “Champagne Supernova” in his room. For you dirty minds out there… this one’s for you.
Saturday Night Live & Weezer
On Saturday Night Live, Matt Damon went toe-to-toe with Leslie Jones on new vs. old Weezer…and it may or may not resemble your conversations at the bar on a Saturday night. Throwing hands over Rivers Cuomo just makes sense. In this sketch, Yellowcard even got a shoutout.
Bassam Shawl & blink-182
Stand-up comic Bassam Shawl shared how blink-182 inadvertently taught him some sex education, classic blink, TBH.
