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Emery Origin Story Vol 4

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 20:01:47 -0000

We're continuing our storyline with the move to Seattle on what happened to be one of the biggest days in US history. Our friend Joel Green joined us for the trip, and is here to recall some of the day with us.

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Emery Origin Story Vol 3

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 18:54:33 -0000

We're continuing our storyline with the summer leading up to the move - what jobs we had, and the moment our bass player Joey "headed north."

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Emery Origin Story Vol 2

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 01:10:36 -0000

We pick up where we left off last time, and focus on romantic and family relationships that would be affected or severed with the plan to move to Seattle.

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Emery Origin Story

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:12:49 -0000

Matt, Toby, and Devin begin the process of trying to recount the formation of the band 20 yeas ago, and see what has changed and what remains the same.

Emery "Dead End" EP Break Down, Pt 2

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 15:25:49 -0000

Today we'll continue breaking down the second two songs on Emery's new EP "Dead End," which is available now exclusively to members of Emeryland.

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Emery "Dead End" EP Break Down, Pt 1

Thu, 30 May 2019 09:00:00 -0000

I'm back! Thanks for still having me in your feed. For now, I'm gonna get back to what Break it Down started as, which was going in depth about Emery's music. Today we start by breaking down two of the songs on Emery's new EP "Dead End," which is available now exclusively to members of Emeryland.

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"Everything That She Offered Me" Full Song Premiere (Ep 131)

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:57:00 -0000

Emery's Devin Shelton joins me on this episode to premiere the full song "Everything That She Offered Me." Dave and I already did a song-writing break down for the drums and guitar, and now Devin explains how Toby and him took what we wrote and put vocals to it. We also see what some of you did with it and announce a winner of the song contest. Thank you to everyone who participated!

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"Is This the Real Life" Emery Song Breakdown (Ep 130)

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 16:50:00 -0000

Emery's new guitarist and producer Chris Keene and I walk through the evolution of "Is This the Real Life" from demo, pre-pro, and final versions. We focus mainly on the guitar parts, recording, and song structure from one version to the next as the song came to life.

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New Emery Song Premiere Minus Vocals (Ep 129)

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:25:00 -0000

This episode is the first of many to come that will break down the upcoming Emery record, its lyrics, guitar, production, and whatever else is interesting. Today Emery's drummer, Dave Powell, joins to introduce you to a song that started with his drum idea. This episode is also the launch of a game/contest that will allow you to compose vocals on an Emery song by downloading the instrumental stem here. The rest of the details are in the episode.

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Cyber Security with Alison DeNisco Rayome (Ep 128)

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:48:00 -0000

After reading some of Alison DeNisco Rayome's articles in TechRepublic, I wanted to have her on and talk more about where cyber security is right now, and see where it's going in the future. What are some best practices to keep yourself secure, and how are companies taking advantage of AR/VR?

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What Can We Do with Blockchain? (Ep 127)

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:14:00 -0000

A good friend connected me with Alex Linebrink, who is the CEO of PassageX, a secondary ticketing venue that utilizes blockchain technology to promote industry accountability and transparency. It's exciting to hear about other uses of the system and get a glimpse at the tip of the iceberg of what can be done in the future with such a powerful tool as blockchain.

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Peer Pleasure + Break it Down (Ep 126)

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 17:51:00 -0000

Dewey Halpaus caught me outside a venue in Portland for an interview on the Peer Pleasure podcast. He has a great way of interviewing people, so I wanted to share it with you all here as well! Among many things, we talk about the new Emery album, and how in the world I became a Christian with the way my brain works.

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Pedals with Matt Hoopes of Relient K (Ep 125)

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 19:38:00 -0000

Being a band guy on the road, gear heads tend to find each other. For me, Matt Hoopes of Relient K is always on the top of my list for guys I like to talk about pedals with. Now he's creating his own pedals, so we go in-depth about the technical aspects of what distortion is and the components inside pedals.

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Resilience with Author Steven Southwick (Ep 124)

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:56:15 -0000

Steven Southwick is a professor at Yale University of Psychiatry, PTSD, and Resilience. He is also the author of "Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges," which I was eager to talk with him about, since we seems to share similar philosophies on the power of the mind effecting the body.

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Dave Raymond of Hidden Hospitals (Ep 123)

Tue, 29 May 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Hidden Hospitals is finding a new way to do things in the independent music scene. Thanks to John Frazier for hooking me up with Dave to talk about the alternative ways he's looking at music, the industry, and art in general without a focus on size or profit.

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Winnie M Li's "Dark Chapter" (Ep 122)

Tue, 22 May 2018 22:31:00 -0000

I was interested in talking with Winnie Li after hearing about her unique perspective and outlook on live after surviving a violent rape while traveling overseas. Most people try to avoid thinking about and sympathizing with their aggressors, but Winnie wrote a book about her experience and humanized him trying to understand his perspective.

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Paul Segall: Geophysicist and Volcanologist at Stanford (Ep 121)

Wed, 16 May 2018 02:09:00 -0000

With the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on the news, I was lucky enough to get Geophysicist and Volcanologist Paul Segall to discuss in depth how volcanoes work, the formation of the earth, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other very real cataclysmic events that have and will happen on this planet.

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A Better Business Model for Journalism with Lindsey Quinn (Ep 120)

Tue, 08 May 2018 16:00:00 -0000

I wanted to talk to Lindsey Quinn, the Managing Editor for The Hustle, after noticing how much better they are at delivering news well. Instead of obnoxious click-bait sponsored articles, The Hustle sends good quality tech and business news to my email inbox that I actually want to read every day.

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How to Recognize a Cult with Daniel Shaw (Ep 119)

Tue, 01 May 2018 22:19:00 -0000

My fascination with the Netflix documentary Wild Wild Country lead to a conversation with today's guest Daniel Shaw, who has personal experience being in a cult. He is a psychoanalyst in private practice in NYC, and most recently wrote a book called "Traumatic Narcissism: Relational System of Subjugation."

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Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life with Dr Sam Harrington (Ep 118)

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 23:58:00 -0000

After practicing internal medical for 30 years and being a trustee on a hospice board, Dr Sam Harrington decided to refocus his life on informing others on how they can live the best end-life possible. He shares the personal experience of his father's death, and explains how sometimes the best option can be to refuse medical treatment.

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Underoath's Tim McTague on the Process of "Erase Me" (Ep 117)

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:23:08 -0000

Tim McTauge, Underoath's guitarist joins for a conversation about their inner-band dynamics and how it applied to the songwriting process and production, specifically with their new album "Erase Me."

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Angel Giuffria the Bionic Actress (Ep 116)

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 22:06:17 -0000

Hunger Games actress, Angel Giuffria, was born missing half of her arm, but has embraced the life of a "cyborg" using augmenting prosthetics to enhance her life. We go in depth about the mechanics of and customization of her arm. She's also heavily involved in the transhumanism movement, and interested in how humanity is progressing to a higher level of human-machine integration.

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Using Tipi to Regulate Our Emotional Difficulties with Cedric Bertelli (Ep 115)

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:55:00 -0000

Tipi is a French research program used to resolve conditions such as depression, PTSD, fear, anxiety, anger, and grief, among others. Cedric and his colleagues claim that Tipi can permanently regulate unhealthy emotional and behavioral patterns.

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Yes, Taxes can be Entertaining: with Ed Lyon (Ep 114)

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:14:00 -0000

My guest today, Ed Lyon, is considered (according to Roseanne Barr) to be “the funniest tax guy in America." He has appeared on over 500 television and radio broadcasts and has spent his career making tax law understandable to the average joe, and adding to it a sense of humor.

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Johann Hari: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression (Ep 113)

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:30:00 -0000

Johann Hari is a best-selling author and has given a most-viewed TED talk on addiction. His latest book, "The Lost Connections" has been hit with some controversy as it explores deeper causes and alternative treatments to depression beyond anti-depressants.

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James Lindsay on Critical Theory, Academia, and the Jordan Peterson Phenomenon (Ep 112)

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:04:00 -0000

James holds degrees in physics and mathematics, including a doctorate in the latter, and works primarily as a voice calling for honest reflection upon, and thus change in, our religious and cultural landscape.

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"My Zero Carb Life" with Kelly Hogan (Ep 111)

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:30:00 -0000

Kelly Hogan lost over 100 pounds and gained her fertility after going on a low-carb diet and then cutting out carbs entirely by eating only meat. Believe it or not, she's been going strong on that for 8 years, and is healthy as ever. Hear for yourself!

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Strength Training with Mark Rippetoe (Ep 110)

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:30:00 -0000

Mark Rippetoe is an American strength training coach and author. He has published a number of books and peer-reviewed articles. He has a BS in Geology with a minor in Anthropology. Mark laughs and says it's embarrassing that I am 6'3" 175 lbs and says I'm 50 pounds underweight and can be dead lifting over 300 pounds in 6 months if I train effectively.

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Debunking Pseudosciences with Steven Salzberg (Ep 109)

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 02:56:00 -0000

Steven Salzberg is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Biostatistics at Johns Hopkins University. He also worked on the Human Genome Project, sequenced the genomes of many bacteria, and his research group develops software for DNA sequence analysis.

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Comedy and the Twitter Rage Machine with Jamie Kilstein (Ep 108)

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:09:00 -0000

Jamie Kilstein is a well-known stand up comedian, radio show host, writer, and host of the new Fuck Up Pod. We discuss the ins and outs of beginning to do open mic comedy, and Jamie shares some of his experience with the misery of being a twitter activist.

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On the Tour Bus with As Cities Burn (Ep 107)

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 18:24:00 -0000

Emery and As Cities Burn are on the road this week, so we passed out the mics and captured a conversation about what it's like playing tiny shows and big shows, funny mistakes local bands make, and funny demos that people give and send to labels.

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The Decentralized Future and Cryptocurrencies with Mohit Mamoria (Ep 106)

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 20:19:00 -0000

Mohit Mamoria is the CEO of Authorito and lives in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. He is a web developer who now studies finance and economics and has much to say about the possibilities of decentralized technology and the future.

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Learning and Guitar with Steve Stine (Ep 105)

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:07:00 -0000

Steve Stine has been teaching guitar for over 20 years and has taught millions online. His style and approach is fascinating and certainly applies well outside the realm of guitar and music. We explore lessons, music theory, and modes, as well as alternative and online types of learning.

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The Selfie Study with Steve Holiday (Ep 104)

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:30:00 -0000

Are Selfies a sign of the narcissistic millennial generation that will ruin the country? Or is there more going on than just duck-lip pouty-face photos in front of the bathroom mirror? Steve Holiday is an instructor and doctoral candidate at Texas Tech University and conducted a scientific study on the matter. Links & Sponsors:

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Bitcoin Stuff with Jacob Weindling (Ep 103)

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 07:33:00 -0000

Jacob Weindling is a staff writer for Paste Magazine and has been researching and writing about cryptocurrency. We get into the future uses of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, including the Ethereum System. Links & Sponsors:

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Matt & Toby "I Quit Church" Album Break Down (Ep 102)

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 23:54:00 -0000

By popular demand, I invited the other half of my band, Toby Morrell, on to discuss "I Quit Church" along with Zach Bolen, who produced the album. We do a listen through of the whole album and talk about how it was created and things that stick out to us about it.

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Healthcare and Video Games with Ashok Tyagi (Ep 101)

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 01:13:00 -0000

Ashok is a Pulmonary Physician who's working on using gaming to improve the medical field. I was interested to talk with Ashok because the use of technology and entertainment to solve antiquated institutional problems like healthcare fascinates me.

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Aaron Marsh of Copeland (Labeled Podcast)

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0000

Aaron and I discuss the themes and events behind Copeland's album "Beneath Medicine Tree" for the Labeled podcast, which turned out to be a great thing to share with you all here as well.

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Mind Coach Vinny Shoreman (Ep 99)

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 20:55:00 -0000

Professional Mind Coach Vinny Shoreman hypnotizes Matt, but first they get into to the concept of taking charge of your mind and the way you think.

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Cholesterol is Not Your Enemy with Dave Feldman (Ep 98)

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 02:19:00 -0000

Dave Feldman is a senior software engineer who began a LCHF diet in 2015, and has studied it extensively since. Through his engineering mind, he's noticed patterns in his study of the diet similar to the distribution of objects in a network. This has allowed him a unique perspective on the way our bodies work, which he calls the Cholesterol Code: Reverse Engineering the Mystery.

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Our Final Invention: AI with James Barrat (Ep 97)

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 01:44:00 -0000

It seems like everyone these days is talking about artificial intelligence, but James Barrat literally wrote the book on it. His book "Our Final Invention: Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era" describes the potential dangers of humans developing artificial intelligence that could eclipse that of humans. Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking, just to name a few, have all warned of these dangers.

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A Conversation on Policy with Steven V Miller (Ep 96)

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 01:36:00 -0000

Mainstream media seems to be the worst place to find real information about politics and policy, including gun control and terrorism. Today I'm talking to Steven V Miller, Political Scientist at Clemson University. Let's change the source of how we think about and learn about politics to come from people who write papers and do the actual research.

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Digital Marketing with Joe Kalis (Ep 95)

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 01:28:00 -0000

If you have a band, podcast, product, or platform, you probably know that digital marketing is important, but it certainly isn't simple. It's something this podcast, The BadChristian Podcast, and Emery have struggled to do well, and largely haven't done. Today I thought I'd have a conversation on air with a new acquaintance, Joe Kalis. So sit in as I ask questions and try to learn some better techniques and habits.

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Rob Reid Speculative Fiction and Sci-Fi (Ep 94)

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 18:29:00 -0000

Host of Matt's new favorite podcast "After On" Rob Reid, joins to discuss his new Sci-Fi book of the same name and themes including: augmented reality, consciousness, government privacy, artificial intelligence, Fermi paradox, synthetic biology, and belief and terrorism.

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Google Doesn't Care if You Went to College (Ep 93)

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:30:00 -0000

Senior Interaction Designer at Google, Joel Beukelman shares some insider secrets of the state of the tech industry and where he sees it going in the next few years, or at least what he's allowed to share. He also confirms Matt's bias that formal education won't be necessary for the success of the next generation.

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When Opinion Becomes Doctrine (Ep 92)

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 01:12:00 -0000

Opinion often makes its way into doctrines like The Nashville Statement, and it's our job to do the work of figuring out which is which. Dan Koch comes on to dissect this new doctrine to explain what The Nashville Statement is, and break down how it effects both Christians and non-Christians alike.

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Aaron Gillespie of Underoath (Ep 91)

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:45:00 -0000

In 2006, Underoath self-destructed and left Warped Tour amid rumor of drug use among other things. This is the full uncut interview with drummer Aaron Gillespie about that summer and the events surrounding it. Some of this audio was used in the Labeled (Tooth and Nail) Podcast that Matt produces. Go listen to that full episode first, and come back here for more details from Aaron's point of view.

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Chad Gardner of King Kaleidoscope (Ep 90)

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 21:10:00 -0000

Kings Kaleidoscope is one of the few bands that has experienced that breakout success every new artist asks about. Lead man Chad Gardner joins to discuss their new mixtape, "The Beauty Between," which is a collage of hip hop, rappers, chamber choirs, and worship music featuring rappers Andy Mineo and Propaganda. They break down a couple songs' themes and inspirations with his unique style of organized chaos.

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Thinking Out Loud About Charlottesville Protest (Ep 89)

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 01:53:00 -0000

Dan Koch joins today to discuss the weekend's events in Charlottesville, Virginia. Matt wonders how we know who is in what group, and what's worse, a hate-filled person or a violent actor? While white-supremacist are repugnant, do they deserve any protection? They also discuss the results of a poll Dan conducted on Facebook asking about roadblocks to faith and issues with making it stick.

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Aaron Sprinkle and the LCHF Diet (Ep 88)

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:20:00 -0000

Matt has explored the Ketogenic diet for the past couple years, in part due to his friend and producer Aaron Sprinkle, who has made some major life changes, including a LCHF (low-carb, high-fat) diet after discovering he was at risk for Type 2 Diabetes. They bring clarity to the ketogenic lifestyle and discuss some advantages and common struggles that come with such a change.

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Matt on the Future of the Mega Church (VOX Podcast) (Ep 87)

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:26:00 -0000

Matt was recently a guest on VOX Podcast with Mike Erre and Andy Lara on the future of mega-churches. It's a great conversation that we wanted to share with you here as well! VOX Podcast launched in 2015 as a place to engage in many of today's culture's most challenging conversations around the LGBTQ community, American politics, church politics, and Christian culture's catastrophe of marginalizing the very people that Jesus himself would associate with.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:00:00 -0000

Josh Zepps is an Australian media personality, political satirist, actor, and TV show host. He and Matt discuss the importance of context and heart behind offensive words, topics off limits to people of majority race or gender, and how shutting down conversation by those people doesn't equal progress. They also articulate how both journalism and science are incomplete processes.

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JB from August Burns Red on Guitars, Amps, and Pedals (Ep 85)

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:59:00 -0000

August Burns Red's guitarist JB Brubaker joins today to discuss his process switching from mic'd amps to DI for live shows, share tour stories, and the frustrations of traveling with a rig. Matt also plays a clip of a solo JB wrote on an Emery album and get into arranging, style, and tablature.

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Apolitical VS Direct Action Politics with Chris Spangle (Ep 84)

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:39:00 -0000

We Are Libertarians podcast host Chris Spangle joins Matt to discuss political engagement. They have similar views and stances on politics, but different opinions of how to go about engaging or not engaging and on what levels. They also discuss what role culture has in the political realm.

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The Future of Social Skills with Jordan Harbinger of The Art of Charm (Ep 83)

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 19:02:00 -0000

The Art of Charm's Jordan Harbinger joins for this 4th of July episode where we discuss how technology effects social skills, differential learning styles, and costs and benefits of having "Southern Charm." Jordan and Matt connect in business as well, with networking, work ethic, and the extreme-ownership ethos.

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An Abortion Discussion with Ellen Mauro (Ep 82)

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:00:00 -0000

Ellen Mauro has a passion to open the discussion on abortion to bring attention to the nuances and complexities of the issue. We talk about the common points of contention and attempt to humanize the views that we may disagree with.

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Writer Shannon Dingle, the Alt-Right, and Raising Daughters (Ep 81)

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 23:19:00 -0000

Shannon Dingle is a freelance speaker and writer who talks about all the topics we’re taught to avoid in mixed company. She doesn't shy away from the hard places, from politics and privilege, to trauma and disability. Her work and story has been featured by the Today show, Christianity Today, NPR, and Good Morning America. She has a multi-ethnic family in Raleigh, NC, and we get into how she has been attacked by self-proclaiming alt-right.

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Matt McGinley of Gym Class Heroes and the S-Town Podcast (Ep 80)

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:09:00 -0000

Matt McGinley, drummer for Gym Class Heroes who toured with Matt Carter in Emery, joins this episode to talk about his work on the new S-Town Podcast and This American Life, and his dream of doing film composing.

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Tooth & Nail Records' A&R Adam Skatula and the Labeled Podcast (Ep 79)

Tue, 30 May 2017 21:55:00 -0000

Adam Skatula, Tooth & Nail Records' head of A&R joins Matt to discuss his history at T&N, and their process in creating the new podcast "Labeled: The Stories, Rumors, and Legends of Tooth & Nail Records." This podcast also includes the second episode of Labeled, which is all about the T&N's legendary A&R, Chad Johnson, who is responsible for signing well-known artists such as Underoath, mewithoutYou, Further Seems Forever, As Cities Burn, and many more.

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BBQ Talk with Aaron Lunsford (Ep 78)

Tue, 23 May 2017 22:05:00 -0000

It's a common trend for music industry people to get involved in the food industry. One example of this is As Cities Burn's drummer Aaron Lunsford, who started cooking at restaurants after the band broke up, and now runs his own barbecue business in Nashville called Magnolia BBQ.

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Embarrassing Demos and Bad Recordings From Emery, As Cities Burn, and The Classic Crime (Ep 77)

Fri, 12 May 2017 20:16:00 -0000

From embarrassing demos to pro bands. Aaron Lunsford (As Cities Burn) and Matt MacDonald (The Classic Crime) and Toby Morrell (Emery) share and discuss their bad old songs and recordings that couldn't get them noticed or signed.

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Matt & Toby with Song Premier (Ep 76)

Fri, 05 May 2017 00:13:00 -0000

Matt and Emery bandmate Toby are premiering a song called "Pastor Stopped By" from their new album "I Quit Church."

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Are White Dudes a Bummer? with Dan Koch (Ep 75)

Wed, 03 May 2017 19:00:00 -0000

Dan Koch continues his conversation about the Tax Day March and tells the story about talking with a group claiming that all white dudes are a bummer. Dan further explains the confirmation bias loop and how to recognize and combat it.

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Dewey Halpaus of the Peer Pleasure Podcast (Ep 74)

Tue, 02 May 2017 23:32:00 -0000

Dewey Halpaus (Anatomy of a Ghost, Portugal. The Man) host of the Peer Pleasure Podcast joins Matt to catch up and reminisce about touring together. He has a plan for a government program of how to help high school grads adjust to adulthood by replicating the touring life. He went from touring the world to constructing plumbing in hospitals, which poses the question of how to integrate into normal life after being a professional musician.

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Guitar Pedals and Ambient Music with Andy Othling of Lowercase Noises (Ep 73)

Tue, 02 May 2017 16:22:00 -0000

With a degree in Computer Science, Andy Othling of Lowercase Noises is one of the best and most equipped people to create art through altering signal flows from his guitar or keyboard. He also uses his computer science knowledge to code visual displays that match the instrumentation live. On this episode he showcases his talent while Matt analyzes the music theory used in real time. They also bond on the experience of getting lost in another world when exploring delay pedals.

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Mike Wilkerson and Some of What Happened at Mars Hill (Ep 72)

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 19:00:00 -0000

Hear Mike Wilkerson's conversation continued from last time with more detail. How do you respect people's minds in difficult situations to make decisions for themselves? Trusting other people to put pieces of the puzzle together on their own instead of telling all at the harm of others.

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Alcohol and Tax Laws (Ep 71)

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:56:00 -0000

Dan Koch comes in to the studio to discuss his participation in the Tax Day March, what it was and his goal for participating, but before that they get hung up on whether or not the legal limit for drinking and driving should be raised or lowered from .08.

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Producer Joey Sturgis and Embracing Change (Ep 70)

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:46:00 -0000

Well-known producer Joey Sturgis (The Devil Wears Prada, Asking Alexandria, We Came As Romans) runs through his recording process, how he's never recorded on a console, and the importance of being expectant of opportunities in any situation. He overcame the insecurity of a changing industry to embrace the self-producing movement, which evolved into new businesses selling tones and teaching producing skills.

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Gamer Culture and the Future of VR and Education (Ep 69)

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:36:00 -0000

How will the virtual reality games of today advance into real-life learning? VR-game designer Edwon is back to dive deeper in to the gaming culture and the pursuit of art. What constitutes a just and worthy cause of pursuing art and game design, and how can games impact the world? He also tells a ridiculous story of the times living on farm together involving chickens. You'll have to listen to hear how that story ends.

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Skateboarding and Child Development with Tim McTague (Ep 68)

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:39:00 -0000

At what age do we become too old to have dreams? Matt and Tim McTague (Underoath) dive into child development and the importance of encouraging children in their self-directed interests. Matt explains his theory of being fully integrated in a way that the specification of roles throughout life is potentially a thing of the past. Also, Tim tells a story of skateboarding gone wrong that put him in the hospital.

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Music as a Hobby vs. a Career with Surrogate Live in Studio (Ep 67)

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:55:00 -0000

Emery's new guitarist and producer Chris Keene's band Surrogate is in studio before their show in Seattle. As former members of Number One Gun, they decided to keep Surrogate as a fun hobby band. They talk about the benefits of that versus being career musicians, and have fun catching up!

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Knowing is a Puzzle: Putting together pieces of Mars Hill (Ep 66)

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:32:00 -0000

Mike Wilkerson is a mathematician, computer programer, and engineer turned biblical counsellor. He shares Matt's interest in how things work, and was Matt's close friend and Pastor for many years that imploded due to a poor leadership dynamic. How do we make sense of stories, and how should we react in light of that?

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Virtual and Augmented Reality with Edwon (Ep 65)

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 20:20:00 -0000

How long until we'll see dinosaurs in our living rooms and sharks in the gym? Matt's friend and VR game designer Edwon joins to give insight on the current state of virtual reality and where he sees it going in the near future. Matt knows him as a person who goes after what he wants to do, which lends to a discussion on the luxury of being poor. His most recent endeavor is a virtual pets game, Waba, that finds him living between Japan and LA.

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"I Want to Stab an Old Lady" with Tim from Underoath (Ep 64)

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 19:22:00 -0000

Tim McTague skypes in from his vacation with his family after a long Underoath tour, trying to balance his work and home life, which is difficult for people like Tim and Matt who do multiple projects that keep them away from home at times. Does that make him rethink what he does? They also have some fun dreaming about the future of virtual reality and the weird things that inevitably will lead to. What if you could act as lead singer from the comfort of your couch?

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The Slimy Lawyer Inside Our Brains (Ep 63)

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 21:10:00 -0000

How are our decisions affected by our cognition versus our intuition? Is it more similar to a man driving a car, or a man riding an elephant? The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt has been influential for Matt and Dan Koch (Sherwood, Depolarize! Podcast) as they have thought through divides of all kinds. They also discuss upcoming protests and having a goal to seek more complex intuitions.

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Have No Goals with Mike Mowery (Ep 62)

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 20:51:00 -0000

As an artist manager, Mike Mowery of Outerloop Group and Matt both stem from the rock world, but have very different business philosophies. In this episode they talk about professional networking, coaching new artists, the myth of the overnight success, and becoming an original artist versus playing the comparison game.

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The Future of Podcasting with Ray Harkins (Ep 61)

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 17:46:00 -0000

What is the future of the podcasting medium? How does advertising on podcasts work? We bring Ray Harkins of 100 Words or Less Podcast back to talk about how he's seen podcasting change and evolve in his 10+ years of experience in the podcasting world, and predict where it is going.

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Tim from Underoath on Philosophy of Music and Art (Ep 60)

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 20:33:00 -0000

Tim McTague of Underoath, joins today to discuss the philosophy behind music and art. What music is art or not, and is it ok to call a song not good or not even art? How does having a live audience effect the way music is received and experienced, whether through altering the music itself, engaging with the crowd, or encouraging participation to create energy and vibe? Does that make live music more important or more of an art than recorded music?

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The Effects of Polarization on a Societal Level with Dan Koch (Ep 59)

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 22:58:00 -0000

Polarization is evident in every news article or Facebook post, but what are the effects it has on a societal level? Dan Koch and I break down possible benefits and dangers of institutions created and predict the future of the structures in place today. Problem solving, even on a large institutional scale, involves zooming out to see the larger picture, and then isolating individual problems in light of that. Hear more on this on today's episode.

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Progressivism and Social Justice Warriors with Stephanie Drury (Ep 58)

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:42:00 -0000

Stuff Christian Culture Likes founder Stephanie Drury sits down with Matt to continue a conversation that was started on his other podcast The BadChristian Podcast about privilege and how to navigate our current climate of outrage. How do you cast your ego and self aside to see someone else's perspective? Will cultural power dynamics ever even out, or is it a constant cycle that keeps spinning but never levels?

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Professional Podcasting with Ray Harkins (Ep 57)

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 23:56:00 -0000

Matt Carter is back for Season 5 of Break it Down! One of the most frequently asked questions he gets is how to podcast, so he figured who better to talk to than Ray Harkins, who's been in the podcasting world for 10+ years with his own podcast 100 Words or Less and a full time job working for Midroll, the largest podcast advertising company.

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Emery's Original Drummer Seth Studley (Ep 56)

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 01:00:00 -0000

Seth Studley was Emery's first drummer and friend of Matt's since they were 5 years old. What has he been up to since quitting Emery? How did he go from failing out of college to becoming a Marriage and Family Counsellor, creating a podcast for Stronger Marriages, and working with Native Americans?

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Poker Professional Derek Tenbusch (Ep 55)

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 01:00:00 -0000

Professional poker player Derek Tenbusch is joining today. He’s the founder of the best MTT training site Tournament Poker Edge, and Emery’s old distro guy at Tooth and Nail. We get into not only the philosophy and structure of professional poker, but also the philosophy and mindset of doing what you love for a living. What separates the people who hate going to work every day from the people who don't?

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Band Breakdown #3 (Ep 54)

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 01:00:00 -0000

This is the third installment of Band Breakdown, where Matt breaks down an assortment of submitted music and answers a few questions from the bands. On the bill for this week's Band Breakdown is Strange Her, Elk Grove, Valence, and Ohio On Hi.

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Devin Shelton (Ep 53)

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 01:00:00 -0000

Devin Shelton is joining Matt tonight to break down his new record "Sensation"! Matt and Devin have been in business together for over 10 years now, and continue to find new roles for each other. This time Matt is co-producer on Devin's solo album, and Devin works for Matt's media company. Not to mention their new Emery album in the works. How do they stay a band for over 10 years, stay current, and yet stay true to what Emery is?

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Coffee Educator Maxwell Mooney (Ep 52)

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 01:45:00 -0000

Coffee educator Maxwell Mooney joins to inform Matt on the art of making coffee! He is a professional and competes nationally in barista competitions. What’s the science and psychology that goes into the perfect cup of coffee? Maxwell gives an overview of each coffee wave, the cupping process, coffee ethics, and calibrating your palate to appreciate quality coffees. Watch previous episodes on YouTube and subscribe on iTunes!

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Melanie Studley of the Stronger Marriages Podcast (Ep 51)

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 01:52:00 -0000

Melanie Studley of the new podcast by Stronger Marriages joins this week. Her and Matt talk about how she got started podcasting and how the Stronger Marriages Podcast was a perfect fit for her skills and experience with her almost-failed marriage. She's had to learn audio engineering later in life, but why aren't there more women in engineering and podcasting?

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Band Breakdown #2 (Ep 50)

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 01:00:00 -0000

Band Breakdown is back! Where Matt breaks down an assortment of submitted music, and this weeks answers a few questions from the bands. On the bill for this week's Band Breakdown is Astral Planes, The Thoughtlife, Signs of a Slumbering Beast, and The Quick and The Dead.

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Tim McTague of Underoath (Ep 49)

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:00:00 -0000

Tim’s curious about podcasting, and is trying to figure out what it means to make music your business going into 2017 as he re-enters the industry in a different role. They also talk about managing people and building a team, and the importance of seeing the potential in others and giving them the proper information to utilize for bettering their outlook on life.

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Dan Carlin of Hardcore History (Ep 48)

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 01:00:00 -0000

Dan Carlin of Hardcore History joins Matt tonight! They talk about the process of mastering podcasting, how to cypher through the mosaic of news out there today, and their common views on politics. They were both right about what Trump would be like, but what they got wrong was how America would respond to him. Is it possible to change large systems like the government? They also discuss flashpoints in history, the future of teachers, and what studying history may look like in the future.

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Vegan Turned Hunter, Tovar Cerulli (Ep 47)

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 01:00:00 -0000

Matt and Tovar Cerulli break down the wall between vegans and carnivores by showing how mindfulness of others and nature bridges divides. The future of technology is bound to effect our food and how it's produced, but Tovar stresses the importance of staying connected to the natural world especially in light of advancing technologies.

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Chart-topping Producer Kris Crummett (Ep 46)

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 01:00:00 -0000

Chart-topping producer and engineer Kris Crummett (The Devil Wears Prada, Dance Gavin Dance, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, Issues) joins us to break down the life of a producer: sustaining an ever-changing field both technically and musically, managing time, employees, and building his own studio in his back yard. Kris also gives advice to aspiring producers, and lets me get a bit nerdy with some gear talk.

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Band Breakdown #1 (Ep 45)

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:00:00 -0000

Matt uses his expertise of music theory and application with a new segment called Band Breakdown where he breaks down an assortment of submitted music. On the bill for this week's Band Breakdown is Sink In, Livendure, Surviving the Era, and Corner Gospel Explosion.

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"Kid Rock" by Corner Gospel Explosion: cogoexplo.com

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Stephen Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate (Ep 44)

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0000

Wolves At The Gate's Stephen Cobucci joins Matt Carter to break down a few demos from their new album "Types & Shadows." They discuss the interesting theory that the artists you looked up to probably don't like the music you make, and you probably won't like your progeny's music either. That also gets them into motives behind music, making art for the love of the music, versus the desire to be in a band, and what that does to the art itself.

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Super Bowl 50 Champ, Tyler Polumbus (Ep 43)

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0000

Super Bowl 50 Champ Tyler Polumbus joins this week to break down the inner workings of the NFL. We talk about things only an insider would know. How even when you make $300,000 a year, it's easy to end up bankrupt and divorced. What's it like having no control over where you're traded, and how do the best quarter backs in the league treat their offensive team?

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Tooth and Nail Record's Brandon Ebel (Ep 41)

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0000

Brandon Ebel, founder of Tooth and Nail Records, joins Matt to break down the record label process: founding his label, being acquired by a major, and becoming independent again. How did the music industry collapse in 2008 effect the business, and what do A&R's look for in new artists?

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Self-Driving Cars, Start-ups, and $100,000 Logos (Ep 40)

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:33:00 -0000

Marc Hemeon, graphic designer and founder of Design Inc, joined Matt this week for a motivating conversation on start-ups, entrepreneurial success, and going after your passion. They also talk about the self-driving cars Marc worked on during his time at Google, and what the real worth of logos are.

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Trump: Blithering Idiot or Master Strategist? ft Dan Koch (Ep 39)

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:51:00 -0000

Dan Koch (Sherwood, Pacific Gold) joins Matt in studio for a discussion 100% about The Donald Trump. They debate on whether Trump is just a blithering idiot who made it this far out of pure chance, or if he's a master political strategist. What does it mean for America if he becomes POTUS and Commander in Chief?

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Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan (Ep 38)

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:18:00 -0000

Matt explores transhumanism this week when Presidential Candidate in the Transhumanist Party, Zoltan Istvan, comes on to talk about the scientific future of humanity, from exoskeletons to uploading consciousness to computers. What are the moral mandates and dilemmas behind modified humanity?

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Silverstein's Shane Told and Bill Hamilton (Ep 37)

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 23:49:00 -0000

Matt's old friends Shane Told and Billy Hamilton of Silverstein join this week and we break down three never-before-heard demos, one of which later became Silverstein's most popular song "My Heroin" that almost didn't make the record. They also discuss what makes touring so frequently successful or not, and a funny tour story Billy loves to tell about Matt calling him Stupid Bill.

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Libertarian Podcast Host Jason Stapleton (Ep 36)

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0000

This week on the Break it Down podcast, Matt's joined by podcaster and libertarian Jason Stapleton. They discuss Matt's trip to the DMV, Donald Trump vs Hilary Clinton, millennials, government policies, and what we could or could not do without the government. Is Matt way off by opting out of the voting process? Do we really need the government for space programs, intellectual property, road construction, or national security?

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Cory Brandan of Norma Jean and Hundred Suns (Ep 35)

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:36:00 -0000

Matt and Cory Brandan from Norma Jean walk through tracks from the new Norma Jean album as well as his new project Hundred Suns. Does art belong to its creators? Cory says once the music is released the creators are irrelevant. What does it takes to have the longevity to put out seven studio albums?

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Norma Jean pre-order: normajeannoise.com

Recorded live on Facebook every Wednesday night at 7pm PST!

Aaron Sprinkle: New Emery demo and the art of Pre-Production (Ep 34)

Mon, 09 May 2016 20:34:00 -0000

Matt Carter is joined by producer and friend Aaron Sprinkle to catch up on life, talk pre-production, and get Aaron's first instincts on a brand new Emery demo!

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Live Calls from Listeners (Ep 33)

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 06:17:00 -0000

This week Matt's joined by listeners chosen to come on the podcast and ask their questions live. They talk music business: if Emery started in 2016, labels pressuring artists, adding value to clients, multiple stream incomes, and focusing on your art unrelated to your wage.

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Why Your Diet Should Be 70% Fats: Ketogenic Nutritionist, Carole Freeman (Ep 32)

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 03:59:00 -0000

Seattle's Carole Freeman, MS, CN, CHt, is a nutrition and psychology professional. She came by and we had the chance to podcast in person and discuss how the ketogenic diet works.

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James Paul Wisner (Underoath, Further Seems Forever, Dashboard Confessional) (Ep 31)

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 05:30:00 -0000

Another amazing producer, and hero of mine, joins the show.

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Zar, The promoter who owes Emery $5000 (Ep 30)

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:30:00 -0000

You got it, Zar Castillo, the promoter from Never Say Never Festival is on the show face to face with me and joins the transparency team and talks real numbers about how all of this went down. "This" referring to Emery and other bands flying to South Texas playing a fest and not getting paid in How to Lose $5000 (S3 Ep5)

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Ed Rose Producer of Emery's The Weak's End (Ep 29)

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 04:42:00 -0000

Ed Rose is well known producer from Lawrence, Kansas who has been instrumental in the punk/emo scene since the late 90's working with The Get Up Kids, Appleseed Cast, Coalesce, and Reggie and the Full Effect. He also produced Emery's The Weak's End.

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How to lose $5000 (Ep 28)

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 02:19:00 -0000

What happens when a band flies to South Texas for a festival and then doesn't get paid?

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Mark Trombino (Ep 27)

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 06:21:00 -0000

Mark Trombino is a record producer known for working with bands such as Blink 182, Mineral, Finch and The Starting Line, but most notably, to me at least, Mark produced almost all of Jimmy Eat World's albums including the landmark record Clarity.

Mark is also the owner of a donut shop in Los Angeles called Donut Friend.

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Kevin Lyman, Founder of Warped Tour (Ep 26)

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:00:00 -0000

Hope you enjoy this chat with Kevin, who was nice enough to have me over on a Saturday morning to talk about how he weighs business, money, punk lifestyle, and family. Kevin is a very wise, successful, and grounded guy who I am happy to have the opportunity to learn from directly.

Ask Matt Anything (Ep 25)

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 06:31:00 -0000

What happens financially when a band breaks up? Can home studio recordings compete with the professional studios? How do you get started investing your money? What is the deal with ketogenic diets?

I am very happy to get out 2 episodes this week! Glad to be back.

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Devin Shelton and Tyson Motsenbocker on Song Arranging (Ep 24)

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 05:12:00 -0000

I'm back! You can consider this episode one of season three of this podcast. I'll explain it in the episode. Devin Shelton is with me to discuss how he arranges songs, particularly the set of cover songs he has done to promote the crowd fund for his new solo album. Also I have the pleasure of speaking with Tyson Motsenbocker and bringing you some clips from his yet to be released album that i really dig and discuss string arranging and key changes.

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Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids (Ep 23)

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 08:40:00 -0000

Matt Pryor is the singer of The Get Up Kids and a big inspiration to me. He has a podcast called Nothing to Write Home About. We discuss touring with Weezer, why sometimes he would rather be a farmhand than a musician, and a little bit about anxiety and depression.

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Radical Islam, Terrorism, Syria and Refugees (Ep 22)

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 01:24:00 -0000

Matt explores the topics of Radical Islam, Terrorism, Syria and refugees in conversations with terrorism law professor Jeffery Adicott, Libertarian podcast host Jason Stapleton, Science Mike, and Underoath keyboardist Chirs Dudley whose European merch guy was killed in the Paris attacks.

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Billy Power of Urban Achiever Breaks Down Matt Carter (Ep 21)

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 18:54:00 -0000

Billy Power, ex Tooth and Nail A&R and host of the Urban Achiever podcast interview Matt Carter about his background, upbringing and philosophies.

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