Emo Dad Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Season 4 Episode 12 - Emo Dad talks to Carly CosgroveMatt and James were super excited to sit down with the lovely Lucas, Tyler and Helen from self proclaimed Philly Nostalgiacore heroes ⁠Carly Cosgrove⁠. We discuss growing up, drumming in formation, jazz music and influences. We question the band on their fascination with Nickelodeon and 2 particular shows (Josh and Drake and iCarly) which influence the band's song titles. James shares his crazy blow by blow account of 2 particular episodes and the band fill in the gaps, madness pursues! Matt tries and fails to keep everyone on point and we eventually manage to discuss the band's incredible debut album, 'See You in Chemistry'. Prepare for the carnage and a lot of fun.⁠Tipjar⁠⁠ - If you've enjoyed listening to the Emo Dad Podcast and would like to leave us a little tip towards keeping the Emo Dad lights on, then we will love you forever. Donate ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.⁠⁠Merchandise⁠⁠ - Shop our BRAND NEW range of Emo Dad and Emo Mum tees, hoodies and more.⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ - Chat and hangout with us, and meet fellow emo mums and dads (having children is optional!).Click 'Follow', RATE US on Spotify, tell all your friends, and find us on Instagram, ⁠⁠@emodadpodcast⁠

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 much more.We had so much fun chatting to Dan, and hope you enjoy listening to our conversation. Listen to the Radio 1 Rock Show, every Sunday at 9pm, on Radio 1 (obvs!).⁠Tipjar⁠ - If you've enjoyed listening to the Emo Dad Podcast and would like to leave us a little tip towards keeping the Emo Dad lights on, then we will love you forever. Donate ⁠here⁠.Click 'Follow', RATE US on Spotify, tell all your friends, and find us on Instagram, ⁠@emodadpodcast

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 important thing. It's a great conversation, and full of exclusive news for the future (for both bands!).Click 'Follow', tell your friends, and find us on instagram, ⁠@emodadpodcast⁠.

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 being a star of the scene had on Matthew's mental health and how he fought internal demons in the studio, touring with Iron Maiden and the struggles which led to a concept album.We hear the incredible story on how Terry Date got Matthew singing in the studio during the recording of Hours, and how the sudden news out of the Lostprophets camp in 2012 had an impact on the Welsh bands within the scene.We also discuss whether FFAF will be writing new music, the band going back to their hardcore roots and swapping studios with Pearl Jam. This episode has it all and more, the ultimate insight into the life of Matthew Davies-Kreye and Funeral for a Friend. Click 'Follow', tell your friends, and find us on instagram, ⁠@emodadpodcast⁠. Give Matthew some love on ⁠instagram⁠ and follow ⁠Funeral for a Friend⁠ for updates and news.

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 much much more). Follow @emodadpodcast on Instagram @mattsquiremusic www.mattsquireproductions.com www.entangledaudio.com

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 Collapse, in 2001, and released their third album and major label debut, War All the Time, in 2003, which reached number seven on the US Billboard top 200 albums chart. Thursday released their fourth album, A City by the Light Divided, in 2006, and two further albums, Common Existence (2009) and No Devolución (2011) before taking a break. The band have been playing live shows on and off since 2016 and recently celebrated the 20 year anniversary of Full Collapse by playing the album in full at a number of shows.Tucker discussed his influences growing up, the start of Thursday, what it's like to play songs that are 20 years old, the truth behind the 'break ups' and some stories from playing with other acts such as My Chemical Romance, Yellowcard, Frank Iero and the Future Violents and British boyband; The Wanted.Click 'Follow', tell your friends, and find us on instagram, ⁠@emodadpodcast⁠.

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 be surfing and the trouble a rogue egg caused while playing the main stage at Reading Festival. We also discuss life as a producer and co-writer, working with different types of bands and how the writing process changes with different types of personality. Click 'Follow', tell your friends, and find us on instagram, ⁠@emodadpodcast⁠.

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 over the globe, and selling over a million records.Shane told us about how the band started, their early influences, what it was like to suddenly become popular, touring with bands like Fall Out Boy, how they write new music, how he manages his voice while playing big shows night after night and so much more.Shane also hosts the incredibly popular and brilliant podcast, ⁠Lead Singer Syndrome⁠, where he has honest and open discussions with all your favourite singers, go and check it out.Click 'Follow', tell your friends, and find us on instagram, ⁠@emodadpodcast⁠.

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 artists, including Texas is the Reason, New End Original, The Movielife, Senses Fail, Hot Rod Circuit, Converge, Thrice, Circa Survive, Turnstile, Hot Water Music and loads more.Listen to The Weight and the Cost, the debut album by Be Well, on Spotify now. Click 'Follow', tell your friends, and find us on instagram, ⁠@emodadpodcast⁠.Please leave us a voice message and we will play the best ones.