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, Taking Back Sunday etc. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/emodadpodcast (http://www.instagram.com/emodadpodcast)
This episode contradicts everything and solves nothing (Feat. Fugazi, Raye, Father of Peace and more)
Season 11 Episode 2: This episode contradicts everything and solves nothing (Feat. Fugazi, Raye, Father of Peace and more)
Matt and James are back with an episode of thoughts, opinions and nonsense.
We discuss the many issues around bands trying to make money, venues trying to make money, merchandise, touring and everything else. We probably have more questions than answers, but it makes for an interesting chat.
We look into whether or not success online translates to tickets sales.
Matt chats through his experience at All Points East and we wonder what expectations people have at festivals and if they are realistic or not.
Lots of thought provoking stuff, and a lot of laughs as always.
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28 Sept 2026
Emo Dad talks to unpeople
Season 11 Episode 1: Emo Dad talks to unpeople
Matt and James are BACK, and we start season 11 with a bang, as we speak to the lovely Em and Jake from THE hottest UK band right now, unpeople.
unpeople gained high praise from the likes of Kerrang! Magazine (‘A phenomenon waiting to happen’) and Distorted Sound (‘arena-worthy hooks… hellacious screams… gloriously heavy guitars’). unpeople have been nominated for two Heavy Music Awards in 2025 - Best Breakthrough Live Artist and Best UK Breakthrough Artist, having also received a nomination in 2024.
unpeople release their incredible new album, we are unpeople, on 9 October and are on the road this (and next) year with the likes of Don Broco, Royal Blood and their own headline tour.
We LOVE this band so it was a pleasure to chat all about the new album, their amazing live shows, their transition from previous band, Press to Meco, and so much more.
We hope you enjoy.
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20 Jul 2026
2000 Trees Festival review (Feat. Anthony Green, I Am The Avalanche, Arcane Roots and more)
Season 10 Episode 13: 2000 Trees Festival review (Feat. Anthony Green, I Am The Avalanche, Arcane Roots and more)
Matt and James went to 2000 Trees and…SPOILER ALERT…had a wonderful time.
Join us as we discuss our thoughts on the festival, from the perspective of going with mates and also going with a child! We chat about all the amazing bands we saw, including the likes of I Am The Avalanche, Carsick, Arcane Roots, Thistle, Free Throw, Glassjaw, Anthony Green, Higher Power and many many more, including some bands who were new to us and got us excited.
Of course we talk about various LOGISTICS and boring stuff which we like to obsess over, like the layout of the festival, how many water taps there were and the fact they don’t play music over the speakers between bands… controversial move or power play? These things need to be discussed at length and no other podcast will do it!
We hope you enjoy, were you there? Who were your favourite bands?
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