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PODCAST

Emo Dad Podcast

Matt Buck & James Reekie

The Emo Dad Podcast is a presented by Matt Buck and James Reekie, focusing primarily, but by no means exclusively, on emo/punk/post hardcore and alternative music, including the mad world that surrounds it. We have interviews with some of your favourite musicians, deep dives into different eras of emo music and lots of special episodes. For fans of bands such as Thursday, Glassjaw, Deftones, Mineral, The Early November, The Get Up Kids, Far, Jimmy Eat World, Funeral for a Friend, Letlive, The Used,

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All Episodes

81:52

Emo Dad Talks to Matt Squire (Producer/Writer; Panic!...

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2023/05/04

Episode 32 – Matt Squire Matt and James have a fascinating chat to super producer, writer, and all round great guy Matt Squire. We talk about Matt's varied career, from playing in hardcore bands in DC, producing huge selling emo albums with Panic! At The Disco, All Time Low, The Used, (and more) his work setting the sound of pop stars Ariana Grande, One Direction, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez (and much more), before his triumphant return to rock with Underoath, Neck Deep and Against the Current (and

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58:19

Emo Dad Talks to Tucker Rule (Thursday, Frank Iero...

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2023/05/04

Episode 26 - Emo Dad talks to Tucker Rule.Matt had the privilege to sit down with the incredible ⁠Tucker Rule⁠, drummer and founding member of post hardcore legends; ⁠Thursday⁠. Since their formation in 1997, Thursday have constantly pushed the boundaries of post hardcore music, becoming one of the most influential bands in the genre. Thursday released their debut album, Waiting, in late 1999 before touring extensively. The band gained popularity with the release of their second album, Full

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57:50

Emo Dad talks to Shane Told (Silverstein, Lead Singer...

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2023/05/03

Episode 20 - Emo Dad talks to Shane Told.Matt and James had the privilege to sit down with the amazing ⁠Shane Told⁠, lead singer of emo/post hardcore superstars ⁠Silverstein⁠.For the past two decades, Silverstein have relentlessly pushed themselves to become the best version of the band for both themselves and their fans. That determination has led the Ontario-based five-piece from their underground roots to becoming one of the most influential bands in the scene, playing two thousand-plus shows all

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65:50

Emo Dad talks to James Joseph (James and The Cold...

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2023/05/03

Episode 10 - Emo Dad talks to James Joseph.Matt and James sat down with the lovely James Joseph, now of James and the Cold Gun, previously of Holding Absence! We talk about his early days in music, life in Holding Absence, the process of writing the new record (which was just released) and the difficult decision to leave. We also discuss his new band, life on the road and much more.Click 'Follow', tell your friends, and find us on instagram, @emodadpodcast.Please leave us a voice message and we will

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100:09

Emo Dad talks to Brian McTernan (Producer, Be Well,...

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2023/05/03

Episode 14 - Emo Dad talks to Brian McTernan.Matt and James sat down with a wonderful chat with a legend of the hardcore and alternative music scene, Brian McTernan.Brian is a musician and record producer from Baltimore, Maryland, United States. As a musician, McTernan was the lead vocalist for the hardcore punk band Battery, guitar player for Ashes, and is currently the singer for Be Well.McTernan operates a studio called Salad Days in Baltimore, and has produced albums for a number of notable

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72:43

Emo dad talks to Meet Me In St Louis

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2023/05/03

Episode 7. Matt and James sat down with Oli, Paul and Lewis from underground heroes, Meet Me In St Louis.

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70:17

Emo Dad talks to RØRY

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2023/03/23

Season 3 Episode 2 - Emo Dad Talks to RØRYMatt and James were super excited to sit down for a chat with the lovely RØRY, the first FEMALE we've managed to get onto the podcast, not for any lack of trying!!!PLEASE READ - This is the most powerful interview we’ve done so far, it’s fun, positive and inspirational, but we do deal with some serious subjects. Important trigger warning for - cancer, bereavement, addiction, depression, suicide and suicidal ideation. If this chat brings up anything and you

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93:49

Emo Dad talks to Jason Perry ('A', Producer)

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2023/03/23

Season 2 Episode 21 - Emo Dad talks to Jason Perry.Matt and James were super excited to sit down for a chat with pop punk and producer legend Jason Perry. We chat about the early days of hustling in London, record labels, touring, and other shenanigans with his band A. We discuss how Jason got into producing with artists like Matt Willis, McFly, Don Broco and many more. Jason's full of hilarious anecdotes and, well, life and business advice! We also have a rare emo dad football chat, and play a song

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74:30

Emo Dad talks to Jimmy Wizard (Higher Power)

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2023/03/23

Season 2 Episode 7 - Emo Dad talks to Jimmy Wizard (Higher Power)Matt and James sit down for a brilliantly open and honest conversation with the lovely ⁠Jimmy Wizard⁠, singer of UK hardcore heroes, Higher Power. We discuss Jimmy's childhood listening to metal with his Dad, the early days for the band, a huge range of bands and how some musicians shy away from influence from other genres, record labels, learning to sing, building confidence and the struggles of keeping a band alive in the current

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99:48

Emo Dad talks to Daniel P Carter (Radio 1 Rock Show)

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2023/03/23

Season 2 Episode 2 - Daniel P Carter (Radio 1 Rock Show)Matt and James had the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful Daniel P Carter (twice!) to discuss all things music and art! We chatted about his incredible career playing in bands such as 'A' and the Bloodhound Gang, how our podcast almost burned down his studio, life as a Radio 1 DJ and his influence on the alternative music scene, the process behind his art, how he chooses who to play on the radio, his top 5 emo albums of all time and so

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59:43

Emo Dad talks to Larry Hibbitt (Hundred Reasons,...

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2023/03/23

Episode 22 - Emo Dad talks to Larry Hibbitt.Matt and James were super excited to sit down and chat to ⁠Larry Hibbitt⁠, guitarist in British rock heroes, ⁠Hundred Reasons⁠. Larry is also a producer and co-writer for bands such as ⁠Dinosaur Pile-Up⁠, ⁠Nothing but Thieves⁠, ⁠Capdown⁠, ⁠Sea Girls⁠, ⁠Marmozets⁠ and ⁠Don Bronco⁠.Larry tells us about the early days of juggling a day job while playing shows and collecting Kerrang! awards. We discuss what it was like to play Top of the Pops when you'd rather

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90:46

Emo Dad talks to Stuart Richardson (Lostprophets, No...

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2023/03/23

Season 3 Episode 7 - Emo Dad talks to Stuart Richardson (Lostprophets, No Devotion, Thursday)Matt and James sat down for an incredible chat with the lovely Stuart Richardson, bassist of UK superstars, Lostprophets, founding member of the incredible No Devotion and touring bassist of post hardcore legends, Thursday.We discuss what it was like growing up in a tiny village in Wales and those early years of Lostprophets, as the band blew up across the circuit, leaving record companies squabbling over

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128:50

Emo Dad talks to Ross Cummins (Symposium)

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2023/03/23

Season 2 Episode 16 - Emo Dad talks to Ross CumminsMatt and James were super excited to sit down for an exclusive chat with Ross Cummins, lead singer of UK indie punk pop legends, ⁠Symposium⁠. For those who have been living under a rock, Symposium have finally appeared on Spotify and have announced a show later in the year.Ross tells us about his time growing up in London, the early years of Symposium, meeting some incredible characters such as Robbie Williams, Kylie, Flea, BB King and so many more

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78:20

Emo Dad Talks to Will McGonagle (Symposium, Hell is...

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2023/03/23

Episode 41 – Emo Dad Talks to Will McGonagleMatt (Symposium Fan Club Member) and James were thrilled to chat to Will McGonagle, guitarist of Symposium and British post hardcore legends Hell is for Heroes. We discuss Will's formative years playing football and jumping on crash mats in band practice in West London, the formation of both bands, how some riffs went between both, major labels and DIY, recording at the legendary Sound City studios, and finding out that making music for love is the most

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114:48

Emo Dad Talks to Matthew Davies-Kreye (Funeral for a...

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2023/03/20

Episode 33 – Emo Dad Talks to Matthew Davies-Kreye.We were incredibly honoured to sit down for a mega, 2 hour, chat with Matthew Davies-Kreye, lead singer of hugely influential titans of the scene, Funeral for a Friend. Matthew doesn't do many interviews, so we were delighted that he decided to talk to us, fresh from FFAF's triumphant set at Slam Dunk.We discuss Matthew's early days in music, the formation of FFAF, the crazy whirlwind of popularity that the band quickly experienced, the effect that

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88:06

Emo Dad talks to Jonah Matranga (Far/New End...

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2023/03/20

Matt and James had the great pleasure of sitting down with the ultimate emo dad, and a legend of the emo/rock/alternative music scene, Mr Jonah Matranga. You will know Jonah from his solo stuff, as well as fronting bands Far, New End Original and Gratitude.This is a version WITHOUT MUSIC. Search 'Emo Dad' on Spotify for the version with songs. Jonah tells stories from his career, including how Far never fitted in, the problems of being on a major label with Gratitude, juggling touring with raising

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