Joe Trohman & Heavy Metal Present: I Hate Myself

Closing off this season of I HATE MYSELF is singer/songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs. Youngs' notable works include the albums Batten the Hatches, Transmitter Failure, and An Unwavering Band of Light, the single "Fuck Was I," and the recent hit "High Hopes," co-written by her. Youngs discusses why she recently moved from Los Angeles to Maine, and she contemplates the fatal contract that we often make with our anxiety: embracing it for the sake of the (terrifying) motivation it provides and how it goads us at our work. She, Joe, and Wade offer ideas on how artists can break free of that contract, and make productivity more bearable for ourselves.

Jenny Owen Youngs' newest, critically-acclaimed EP, Echo Mountain, is out now.

Technical Producer: Mike Sgalambro

Executive Producers: Joe Trohman, Matthew Medney, Tommy Coriale, David Erwin, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter, Ari Lubet 

I Hate Myself is a Heavy Metal Entertainment & Crush Pictures Production

Heavy Metal fans may know George C. Romero as the writer behind works like Cold Dead War and The Rise, but the rest of the world may only know him as the son of the late boundary-smashing director, George A. Romero. In this episode of I Hate Myself, George lets us in, past the veil, and into the heart of what it was like to grow up with that expectation. What George has weathered is not for the faint of heart - including travelling the country on top of railcars. In this penultimate episode, George chats with Joe and Wade about why creators can get "addicted" to darkness, danger, and reclusion. Most importantly, he offers his advice for how to keep on rocking, rebelling, and sticking it to authority - without getting too mired in your demons.

Technical Producer: Mike Sgalambro

Executive Producers: Joe Trohman, Matthew Medney, Tommy Coriale, David Erwin, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter, Ari Lubet 

I Hate Myself is a Heavy Metal Entertainment & Crush Pictures Production

Does your depression have a name? How about "Chartreuse"? Actor Ryan Simpkins (Revolutionary Road, Brigsby Bear, and forthcoming thriller The Georgetown Project) discusses their lifelong bouts with mental illness. In particular, they discuss the shifting, parasocial beast that is the Internet; with Joe, they break down the complex psychological landscape surrounding cancellation, being cancelled, arguments, and tweet storms.

Technical Producer: Mike Sgalambro

Executive Producers: Joe Trohman, Matthew Medney, Tommy Coriale, David Erwin, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter, Ari Lubet 

I Hate Myself is a Heavy Metal Entertainment & Crush Pictures Production

Emma Chamberlain, Youtuber, fashion icon, and coffee entrepreneur, hops on I Hate Myself to share her story of dealing with depression throughout adolescence. In particular, she shares her tips on how to manage when your passions turn from an escape into another stressor. Emma, Wade, and Joe delve deep into how the Internet has shaped our psyches, from Joe's early days on message boards to Emma's wrestling with Twitter insult spirals.

Technical Producer: Mike Sgalambro

Executive Producers: Joe Trohman, Matthew Medney, Tommy Coriale, David Erwin, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter, Ari Lubet 

I Hate Myself is a Heavy Metal Entertainment & Crush Pictures Production

Give it up for actor and comedian Ron Funches! While you might have encountered his talents on Undatable, the Eric Andre Show, Black-ish, BoJack Horseman, and the new Harley Quinn series, here Ron gets real about dealing with mental health. Ron, Joe, and Wade discuss burnout, mental health issues in family, and the simple joys of bonding with your kids over video games. All with the heart, humor, and inside stories you'd expect.

Technical Producer: Mike Sgalambro

Executive Producers: Joe Trohman, Matthew Medney, Tommy Coriale, David Erwin, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter, Ari Lubet

I HATE MYSELF is a Heavy Metal Entertainment and Crush Pictures Production

In our pilot episode, Joe and Wade are joined by guest Seth Green, the actor-director-writer best known for his roles on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the Austin Powers franchise, IT, Robot Chicken, Changeland and countless others. Green discusses workaholism, imposter syndrome, and allowing space for your depression (even when you're the creator of something as lighthearted as Robot Chicken). He also shares his tips for consistent mental health routines and engaging with others, even when you just want to stay on your couch.

Technical Producer: Mike Sgalambro

Executive Producers: Joe Trohman, Matthew Medney, Tommy Coriale, David Erwin, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter, Ari Lubet 

I Hate Myself is a Heavy Metal Entertainment & Crush Pictures Production

When it comes to mental health, we all need tools - and Joe's definitely a tool. Joe Trohman of Fall Out Boy and co-host Wade Randolph give you a brief rundown of I Hate Myself and why it's your new favorite podcast.