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Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad chats New-Nu Metal! (Feat. Gridiron, Slope, Cherie Amour and more)Season 8 Episode 14: Emo Dad chats New-Nu Metal! (Feat. Gridiron, Slope, Cherie Amour and more)Matt and James take you on a little discovery tour of what is new and hot in the Nu Metal world, plus other nonsense chat.This week we begin with more apologies, this time from James. We offer an update on the ‘No Safe Haven’ project, as our new song starts to take a bit of shape.We then discuss a load of new bands in the hardcore/nu metal type crossover scene whic...2025-06-161h 14Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Coco Kinnon (Winona Fighter)Season 8 Episode 13: Emo Dad talks to Coco Kinnon (Winona Fighter)Matt and James were super excited to sit down and have a chat with the lovely Coco Kinnon, from the brilliant Winona Fighter.We discuss how the band began and what it is like playing the scene in Nashville as a punk band. We chat recording and live show routines, and we of course chat about the band’s incredible new album, ‘My Apologies to the Chef’ which is out now and well worth a listen.We also c...2025-06-091h 02Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad at Slam Dunk (Feat. Hot Mulligan interview, Movements, Finch and more)Season 8 Episode 12: Emo Dad at Slam Dunk (Feat. Hot Mulligan interview, Movements, Finch and more)This week we are joined by a very special guest, friend of the podcast, Andy Kleeman.The reason? Andy recently joined Matt at the awesome Slam Dunk Festival (because James couldn’t make it) and we’ve invited him on to help Matt explain all to James.We discuss all the important issues that you would expect from a festival review…. Signage, timings, tent sizes, food and car issues. Oh, and we talk a...2025-06-021h 32Emo Dad PodcastAre Turnstile still hardcore? (Feat. Turnstile, Sleep Token, Skrillix and more)Season 8 Episode 11: Are Turnstile still hardcore? (Feat. Turnstile, Sleep Token, Skrillix and more)Matt and James sit down to discuss a variety of issues that are on their minds from the world of music.Matt compares turnstile to No Doubt and we discuss their impact on the hardcore scene, and the logistics of their free open air hometown concert, did they really not have any security?James brings us up to speed with the madness that is Sleep Token as we discuss the madness around this band...2025-05-261h 23Emo Dad PodcastSlam Dunk Festival preview (Feat. Finch, Winona Fighter, New Found Glory and more)Season 8 Episode 10: Slam Dunk Festival preview (Feat. Finch, Winona Fighter, New Found Glory and more)Matt and James are back to discuss the upcoming Slam Dunk Festival and more.Massive thank you to Slam Dunk for hooking us up with some press passes… in this episode we discuss the lineup in detail, deciding who to see and who to miss. We look at the dreaded clashes and get sad that it’s not possible to see all the bands!!We’ve also got an exciting No Safe Haven...2025-05-191h 05Emo Dad PodcastTony Hawk Pro Skater special with The 900 (Feat. Fu Manchu, Destroy Boys, Backchat and more)Season 8 Episode 9: Tony Hawk Pro Skater special with The 900 (Feat. Fu Manchu, Destroy Boys, Backchat and more)Matt and James are joined by the awesome Harry and Jon from the UK’s number one Tony Hawk Pro Skater cover band… The 900!That’s right, this week we are chatting all things THPS and explore what it is like to be in a cover band these days. We discuss the awesome music from the franchise, how The 900 decide which songs to play, the time Tony Hawk himself joined them onstage and what happen...2025-05-121h 25Emo Dad PodcastAn absolute shambles! (Feat. Millington, Calva Louise, cleopatrick and more)Season 8 Episode 8: An absolute shambles! (Feat. Millington, Calva Louise, cleopatrick and more)Join Matt and James for another episode of complete nonsense and madness, with a lovely ongoing theme of emo and post hardcore music.This week we decide to SPIN THAT WHEEL on our discussion, we have a list of bands that we’d like to talk about, and we use the wheel to decide on where the episode goes. Well, we pretend that is the case, reality is we just do what we want, but you should all know th...2025-04-281h 23Emo Dad PodcastThe Emo Showdown Round 2! (Feat. Dashboard Confessional, The Get Up Kids, At the Drive In and more)Season 8 Episode 7: The Emo Showdown Round 2! (Feat. Dashboard Confessional, The Get Up Kids, At the Drive In and more)Matt and James move the great Emo Showdown into the next phase, as we bring you the quarter finals, semi finals and the GRAND FINAL!! Who will take the most coveted prize in music? Forget the Grammys, or the Kerrang! Awards, THIS is the prize that ever band has always dreamed of, emo dad facts!It’s a tight run battle in some ‘matches’ and a drubbing in others, maybe there will be som...2025-03-311h 09Emo Dad PodcastThe Emo Showdown Round 1! (Feat. Finch, My Chemical Romance, The Used and more)Season 8 Episode 6: The Emo Showdown Round 1! (Feat. Finch, My Chemical Romance, The Used and more)Wow, do Matt and James have an episode for you today!!!This week, after a quick update on how we are gettign on with writing a song for our new band; ‘No Safe Haven’, we dive into something very special.With the help of the quizmaster, Mr ChatGPT, we bring you the greatest Emo Showdown of them all. That’s right, we will be pitting your favourite emo and post hardcore bands agains...2025-03-241h 23Emo Dad PodcastGigs, imitation and creativity (Feat. Bloom, Thursday, Poppy and more)Season 8 Episode 5: Gigs, imitation and creativity (Feat. Bloom, Thursday, Poppy and more)Matt and James sit down to chat more nonsense about alternative music and other random things.After a dodgy start which caused discussion over whether or not we should re record the intro (we don’t….obvs) and an instant random thought which creates at least 5 minutes of non music related chat, we get back on track and discuss our experience at a recent gig, watching the Bloom, Callous Daoboys, Thursday and Silverstein.Matt then has...2025-03-171h 18Emo Dad PodcastThe state of the music industry (Feat. Greg Holden, Revenant, Wretch32 and more)Season 8 Episode 4: The state of the music industry (Feat. Greg Holden, Revenant, Wretch32 and more)Matt and James actually bring you some insightful content this week.That’s right, we have an episode which has been considered and researched, don’t get used to it.This week we discuss the state of the music industry in 2025, inspired by our good friend Greg Holden, who has taken the bold move to keep his new album physical, and off streaming services. Is this incredibly brave or incredibly stupid? We disc...2025-03-101h 21Emo Dad PodcastThe start of the band (Feat. The Movielife, Crucial Dudes, Stray From the Path and more)Season 8 Episode 3: The start of the band (Feat. The Movielife, Crucial Dudes, Stray From the Path and more)Matt and James officially announce their project for season 8 (and maybe beyond).What’s happening? Listen in to find out what ridiculous idea Matt has come up with now, and learn how we plan to proceed with the project going forward? We don’t want to give too much away in this awkward blurb, but we will say that the band starts NOW, and you are invited to join.Wher...2025-03-031h 10Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Joseph Grillo (Garrison, Her Heads on Fire, Gay for Johnny Depp and more)Season 8 Episode 2: Emo Dad talks to Joseph Grillo (Garrison, Her Heads on Fire, Gay for Johnny Depp and more)Matt and James were delighted to sit down with hero of the post hardcore and emo music scene, Mr Joseph Grillo from Garrison, Her Heads on Fire and many more bands!We discuss the early days, how Garrison started and how they got signed to Revelation Records. What it was like to be in a band during those fun times, how the UK always gave Joseph's bands so much love (mostly) and how they became friends...2025-02-241h 27Emo Dad PodcastPreseason (8) training (Feat. Daggermouth, Living with Lions, Arcy Drive and more)Season 8 Episode 1: Preseason (8) training (Feat. Daggermouth, Living with Lions, Arcy Drive and more)Matt and James are BACK! That’s right Emo Dad fans…we have returned and we are here for SEASON 8!As it tradition, we start with preseason training and we really need it, we both try to remember what it is we do and why! In this episode we discuss good intentions for a new year, James has some new stings to present and Matt struggles with Dropbox! We discuss some bands which we missed the first time around. We debate whether Brin...2025-02-171h 12Emo Dad PodcastBig fat Emo Dad quiz of the year (Feat. Members of Symposium, Her Heads On Fire, Say Anything and Buds.)Season 7 Episode 14: Big fat Emo Dad quiz of the year (Feat. Members of Symposium, Her Heads On Fire, Say Anything and Buds.)We are back for more Christmas fun and games with the big fat Emo Dad quiz of the year. Matt and James are excited to welcome the following courageous contenders… Joseph Grillo - Her Heads on Fire, Judas Knife, Garrison, instructionRoss Cummins - Symposium, Big SpinMeg Borges - Say it AnywayDan Wilson Stone (RETURNING CHAMPION)- Buds. , Dead Freights, Petty Squabbles Join as for a...2024-12-161h 54Emo Dad PodcastAlbum of the Year (Feat. Common Sage, Green Day, Foxing and more)Season 7 Episode 13: Album of the Year (Feat. Common Sage, Green Day, Foxing and more)Here we go again, Matt and James discuss the albums that they enjoyed more than most this year. We also introduce a new member to the Emo Dad Podcast, who reveals their top 5 albums and some fun facts about the people involved.We discuss Christmas silly season, the correct Christmas attire to wear to a hardcore show, our favourite EP’s of the year and our fave live performances.All this and so mu...2024-12-091h 31Emo Dad PodcastUnexpected albums that shaped the legends that we are today V2 (Feat. Beastie Boys, Weezer, Manic Street Preachers and more)Season 7 Episode 12: Unexpected albums that shaped the legends that we are today V2 (Feat. Beastie Boys, Weezer, Manic Street Preachers and more)Matt and James are back for volume 2 of our unexpected albums which shaped us as legends. After taking forever to get through just 3 albums last week, we need to up our game and smash out 7 albums in total for this week, so get ready for a high speed episode of nostalgia.We instantly get sidetracked but then manage to get back on track with the episode, chatting our way...2024-12-021h 04Emo Dad PodcastUnexpected albums that shaped the legends that we are today V1 (Feat. No Use for a Name, Skunk Anansie, Incubus and more)Season 7 Episode 11: Unexpected albums that shaped the legends that we are today V1 (Feat. No Use for a Name, Skunk Anansie, Incubus and more)Matt and James have put their thinking caps on, and start considering the albums that have shaped their musical tastes over the years. You know, the albums which hit you like a freight train and change you life forever. The albums that mean so much to you.We discuss discovering a variety of bands for the first time. Matt sneaking into a musical situation that he instantly...2024-11-251h 23Emo Dad PodcastLate 90’s nostalgia train (Feat. China Drum, Cable, Terrorvision and more)Season 7 Episode 10: Late 90’s nostalgia train (Feat. China Drum, Cable, Terrorvision and more)It’s time for some lovely nostalgia, as Matt and James take you back to the late 90’s, a time of no mortgages, no school runs, no full time jobs….just bumming around in our baggy jeans, going to shows and causing mischief.We take you through a speedy tour of the great, and the not so great, bands of the late 90’s that were playing your local toilet venue, handing out stickers, signing people up to mailing lists and...2024-11-181h 16Emo Dad PodcastNoodling in insane costumes (Feat. Hi-Standard, Band-Maid, Babymetal and more)Season 7 Episode 9: Noodling in insane costumes (Feat. Hi-Standard, Band-Maid, Babymetal and more)This week, James takes us on a journey to the Far East, and the weird and wonderful world of Japanese music and culture.After a bit of random chat about the rap rock band, Silly Goose. James introduces Matt to the Japanese alternative music scene. He explains how the scene took off and how bands such as Babymetal ended up selling millions of records across the world. We discuss the crazy live performances of Japan’s biggest alternative bands. We...2024-11-131h 03Emo Dad PodcastMatt and James go to the Emo Exhibition (Feat. Taking Back Sunday, Hawthorne Heights, House of Protection and more)Season 7 Episode 8: Matt and James go to the Emo Exhibition (Feat. Taking Back Sunday, Hawthorne Heights, House of Protection and more)This week, Matt and James are out in the field, as we make our way to the Emo Exhibition in London.Having been sent the info by approximately 14 people, we decided to go and see what the Emo Exhibition is all about, join us as we discuss our experience, and attempt our first ever field recording. We look at studded belts, dodgy myspace pictures and Matt breaks the display cabinet...2024-11-041h 12Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Julian Rosen (Common Sage)Season 7 Episode 7: Emo Dad talks to Julian Rosen (Common Sage)Matt and James were buzzing to sit down with frontman of the incredible Common Sage, Julian Rosen.We discuss Julian’s youth and how he got into bands such as The Beatles and Blink 182, stealing his father’s records, starting bands in high school and learning guitar.We chat about the highs and lows of being in a band, the reality of touring and the impact it has on life. We chat about Spotify bio’s, Foxing, Cap n...2024-10-281h 30Emo Dad PodcastJason Aalon Butler deep dive Pt 2. (Feat. Fever333, The Wonder Years, The Bloody Beetroots and more)Season 7 Episode 6: Jason Aalon Butler deep dive Pt 2.Matt and James are back for part 2 of our Jason Aalon Butler deep dive.This week we are focusing our attention and dodgy research on the Fever333 years. Of course we get distracted again and start discussing pretty much everything else there is to talk about.We do find some time to talk about the band and the ever evolving lineup of musicians. We chat about the influence of the likes of Travis Barker and John Feldmann, the guest...2024-10-211h 24Emo Dad PodcastJason Aalon Butler deep dive Pt 1. (Feat. Letlive, Limp Bizkit and Aalon Butler)Season 7 Episode 5: Jason Aalon Butler deep dive Pt 1.In an effort to actually be on brand for once, Matt and James are back on the deep dives. To celebrate the release of the new Fever333 album, we decide to focus our attention and questionable research skills on the mighty Jason Aalon Butler, front man for the likes of Letlive and Fever333, as well as political activist, insane frontman and lover of bins.Bins take up a surprisingly large part of our chat, as we obviously get distracted. We also focus too...2024-10-141h 12Emo Dad PodcastJames’ birthday surprise interrogation (Feat. Refused, Glassjaw, RATM and more)Season 7 Episode 4: James’ birthday surprise interrogation.This week, Matt and James recorded the episode on James’ birthday. Regular listeners will not be surprised to hear that James doesn’t enjoy birthdays, and he hates surprises, so Matt decided to surprise him with some birthday fun.Join us as Matt quizzes James on everything from the 1980 Reading Festival lineup to his dream gig lineup. We discuss how we prefer to live our lives in total control and how unexpected change can make us anxious. We chat about what makes a band influential or not...2024-10-071h 11Emo Dad PodcastAI vs human podcasters (Feat. Father of Peace, Death Lens, The Get Up Kids and more)Season 7 Episode 3: AI vs human podcasters.This week, Matt and James decide to plug their silly podcast musings into an AI podcasting black magic machine and live react to what they get. This stuff is crazy and will blow your mind and do us out of a job at the same time.We also discuss American Football (band or sport?), new bands Father of Peace and Death Lens, the return of the Warped Tour, pre festival warm up exercises and so much more.It’s yet another we...2024-09-301h 18Emo Dad PodcastSummer gigging good times (Feat. LS Dunes, Sweet Pill, The Armed and more)Season 7 Episode 2: Summer gigging good times.In this weeks episode, Matt and James sit down to discuss the gigs they attended across the summer hiatus.We chat about the various venues we’ve visited, our favourite moments from watching bands such as LS Dunes, Sweet Pill, The Armed and many more. We also exclusively reveal why we didn’t attend any festivals this year.We also remember being celebrity spotted at a Thursday gig, the disgusting sound of a blues slide guitar, the terrifying sight of stage dive...2024-09-231h 21Emo Dad PodcastPreseason (7) Training (Feat. The Appleseed Cast, Narrow Head, Karen Dió and more)Season 7 Episode 1: Preseason (7) Training.WE ARE BACK from our emo hiatus.That’s right, Matt and James are back with a brand new but kinda the same Emo Dad Podcast. We are officially pivoting, and this is our pre season experiment episode.Join us as we get to grips with some new technology, we work out how we will be doing the podcast going forward, we struggle with live producing and so much more.Plus, of course, top chat about everything alternative, including an...2024-09-171h 22Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to MarthaSeason 4 Episode 11 - Emo Dad talks to MarthaMatt and James sit down with one half of County Durham's Lennon and McCartney, Nathan Stephens-Griffin from Martha. Hailing from the improbably named Pity Me, this is a wonderful journey through Nathan's personal musical history and Martha's first four albums. We talk about collaborative songwriting, political stances, amazing lyrics, the going crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the realities of being a hard-working DIY punk band in 2023. As usual, Matt and James bring their own chaos, with Matt figuring out easter eggs in album covers and James thinking County Durham is in Ireland.Tipjar - If...2023-05-131h 56Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to PoetaSeason 4 Episode 3 - Emo Dad talks to Poeta.Matt and James sit down Anthony, Kevin and John from the incredible Poeta. Regular listeners will know that Poeta's album 'Stella Luna' made it to the top of Matt's 'Top 5 Albums' list last year so we simply had to get these lads on for a chat. We discuss their time growing up in New Jersey, their first ever bands, and how Poeta got together. We discuss their debut album 'Golden Fields' and what it was like to play on Warped Tour. Obviously we had lots of questions about 'Stella Luna' and the proc...2023-05-131h 17Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Greg HoldenSeason 4 Episode 2 - Emo Dad talks to Greg Holden.Matt and James sit down with the first guest of 2023, the lovely Mr Greg Holden. Greg is a singer-songwriter, born in the UK, but now residing in the States. Greg has had the most incredible career both as a solo artist and with his writing. Greg first enjoyed success back in 2009 as he grew a following on Youtube, after posting some acoustic songs. After upping sticks and following his dream to New York, his career really took off, leading to huge tours across the States and beyond. Greg achieved an 'accidental...2023-05-131h 47Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Carly CosgroveSeason 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 disc...2023-05-121h 17Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad Talks to Matt Squire (Producer/Writer; Panic! At The Disco, The Used, Underoath, Ariana Grande, One Direction and more)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.com2023-05-041h 21Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad Talks to Tucker Rule (Thursday, Frank Iero and the Future Violents and more)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...2023-05-0458 minEmo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Shane Told (Silverstein, Lead Singer Syndrome Podcast)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 influenc...2023-05-0357 minEmo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to James Joseph (James and The Cold Gun, ex Holding Absence)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 play the best ones.2023-05-031h 05Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Brian McTernan (Producer, Be Well, Battery, Ashes, Miltown)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...2023-05-031h 40Emo Dad PodcastEmo dad talks to Meet Me In St LouisEpisode 7. Matt and James sat down with Oli, Paul and Lewis from underground heroes, Meet Me In St Louis.2023-05-031h 12Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to RØRYSeason 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 want someone to talk to, please speak to the amazing www.sa...2023-03-231h 10Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Jason Perry ('A', Producer)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 we'd never dreamed of playing.Tipjar - If you've enjo...2023-03-231h 33Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Jimmy Wizard (Higher Power)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 climate. Go buy some Higher Power merch here.Tipjar - If you've enjoyed listening to the Emo Dad...2023-03-231h 14Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Daniel P Carter (Radio 1 Rock Show)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...2023-03-231h 39Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Larry Hibbitt (Hundred Reasons, Producer)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 dis...2023-03-2359 minEmo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Stuart Richardson (Lostprophets, No Devotion, Thursday)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 their signature. We also discuss the horrendous struggles and darker times that came to the band in the later years...2023-03-231h 30Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Ross Cummins (Symposium)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. We hear some insane stories from their legendary live shows and the craz...2023-03-232h 08Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad Talks to Will McGonagle (Symposium, Hell is for Heroes)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!).Cl...2023-03-231h 18Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad Talks to Matthew Davies-Kreye (Funeral for a Friend)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...2023-03-201h 54Emo Dad PodcastEmo Dad talks to Jonah Matranga (Far/New End Original/Onelinedrawing/Gratitude)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 his daughter, living with Chino from Deftones, playing with some incredible...2023-03-201h 28