Season 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 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 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 process behind the albums creation. We also have a lot of laughs about falling asleep to Enya, listening to Mudvayne, lifting weights, in band politics, developing a band branded beer and so much more. Join us for this really fun chat, and some awesome tunes. ⁠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 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' number 1 hit in the Netherlands with 'The Lost Boy', which led to him play in front of a television audience of over 10 million people. We also hear the story of when one of his songs got picked up by American Idol and used for the winner (the brilliantly named Phillip Phillips) in 2012, selling more than 6 million copies and (as I write this) getting over 256 million plays on Spotify! Greg has also been on a major label, released numerous fantastic albums and worked with some legendary producers, writers and musicians. Greg tells us stories of his incredible journey in music, hanging out with the likes of Ace Enders and Tim Armstrong, and details the extreme highs and lows of working in this industry.⁠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 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

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 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 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.

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.

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