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Hosted by Matt Buck & James Reekie · music · EN · 74 episodes
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
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
Emo Dad Podcast is hosted by Matt Buck & James Reekie. The show has published 74 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Expert advice for bands (Feat. Grandson, Wolves of Glendale, Father of Peace and more)" (19 October 2026, 64 minutes), "Enter Shikari deepdive" (12 October 2026, 75 minutes), and "This episode contradicts everything and solves nothing (Feat. Fugazi, Raye, Father of Peace and more)" (5 October 2026, 66 minutes).
Emo Dad Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 74 minutes across 74 episodes.
Booking probability for Emo Dad Podcast is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Emo Dad Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Emo Dad Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Matt Buck & James Reekie hosts Emo Dad Podcast, a music show with 74 episodes published.
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Episode #4
Season 11 Episode 4: Expert advice for bands (Feat. Grandson, Wolves of Glendale, Father of Peace and more) Matt and James sit down for one of their classic nonsense episodes. James brings back the stings which make us...
Episode #3
Season 11 Episode 3: Enter Shikari deepdive Enter Shikari have announced the sad, but understandable, news that the band will be going ‘dormant’ at the end of 2027. As big fans of the band since those very early days of...
Episode #2
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...
Episode #1
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...
Episode #13
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...
Episode #11
<p>Season 10 Episode 11: Slam Dunk Festival review (Feat. Unpeople, Dashboard Confessional, ‘A’ and more)</p><p></p><p>Matt went to Slam Dunk and have a lovely time! Want to hear his thoughts, of course you...
Episode #10
<p>Season 10 Episode 10: Slam Dunk Festival preview (Feat. Static Dress, Taking Back Sunday, Goldfinger and more)</p><p></p><p>Matt and James sit down to discuss this year’s exciting edition of the mighty Slam Dunk...
Episode #9
<p>Season 10 Episode 9: Time is running out (Feat. Like Roses, Future Teens, Angine de Poitrine and more)</p><p></p><p>As Matt Bellamy once said, time is running out. We’re backs against the wall at Emo Dad HQ so we...
Episode #8
<p>Season 10 Episode 8: Emo Dad talks to LØLØ</p><p></p><p>Matt and James were delighted to sit down for a lovely chat with pop-rock trailblazer LØLØ.</p><p></p><p>If you aren’t already familiar with LØLØ from her...
Episode #7
<p>Season 10 Episode 7: Small gigs, big gigs and new music (Feat. Shoreline, Deftones, Ben Quad and more)</p><p></p><p>After a very mini break, because life got in the way, Matt and James are back to have a little catch...
Episode #6
<p>Season 10 Episode 6: Emo Dad talks to Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour Founder)</p><p></p><p>Matt and James were super excited to sit down with Kevin Lyman, the legendary founder of the greatest punk rock festival on earth...
Episode #5
<p>Season 10 Episode 5: Emo Dad talks to Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION, Barbarians of California)</p><p></p><p>Matt and James were delighted to catch a quick chat (during a break in band practice) with the man behind...
Episode #4
<p>Season 10 Episode 4: Arcane Roots deep dive (Feat. Arcane Roots, Biffy Clyro, Muse and more)</p><p></p><p>Matt and James are a bit tired this week, but we battle on to bring you an episode that we’ve been meaning to...
Episode #3
<p>Season 10 Episode 3: Emo Dad talks to As It Is</p><p></p><p>Matt and James are buzzing to bring you a truly special interview with the lovely lads from British-American rock band As It Is.</p><p></p><p>We had an...
Episode #2
<p>Season 10 Episode 2: Emo Dad talks to The Click Five</p><p></p><p>Matt and James were excited to sit down with Kyle, Ethan and Joe from The Click Five. The Click Five are a pop rock band who burst onto the scene in...
Episode #1
<p>Season 10 Episode 1: Preseason (10) Training (Feat. Jerry Built, First Day Back, Prodigal and more)</p><p></p><p>Emo Dad are back!! That’s right, after a little Christmas break, Matt and James are back to entertain...
Episode #10
<p>Season 9 Episode 10: End of year review (Feat. Bloom, Novalists, Higher Power and more)</p><p></p><p>Matt and James finish season 9 with a look back at 2025. As is tradition on all podcasts… we take a moment to...
Episode #9
<p>Season 9 Episode 9: Silly Goose live review (Feat. Silly Goose, Brutus, Excide and more)</p><p></p><p>Matt and James sit down for a long overdue catch up. We discuss how the new Brutus live record is so good that it...
Episode #8
<p>Season 9 Episode 8: NO SAFE HAVEN update (Feat. NO SAFE HAVEN, Predisposed. and Riley!)</p><p></p><p>Matt and James are finally ready to give the world what they have (not) been waiting for… a NO SAFE HAVEN update...
Emo Dad Podcast
<p>Season 9 Episode 7: Emo Dad chats to Alex Shipman (Producer/Director - P-Rock The Doc)</p><p></p><p>Matt and James are delighted to be joined by producer and director, Alex Shipman, to discuss her new documentary...
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