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All we ever do is make music, talk shit, and do fun things that lead to good stories. That's what the Emery culture is about. We love telling you band stories and even more, we love convincing your favorite artists to tell their stories... even the ones they probably shouldn't.

Join us each week to hear amazing stories from the road, Song Rescue (where we roast and improve listeners songs), the Damn News, and more!

This podcast and our music is supported and funded directly by Emeryland. Join us at emerymusic.com
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This episode is an interview w matt on Tyler Bodkins’ podcast called Let’s Create. It zooms in on the particualrs of song arranging and how it connects to every other aspect of music and life.
On this episode, Matt sits down with Josh Head (keyboard and vocals) to discuss what The Question was like to record, the state of the scene at the time, and challenges of the road in 2005. For the second half of the interview, head over to Emerymusic.com and sign up to be an Emeryland member!
The Question Answered

The Question Answered

2025-03-0501:08:23

On this episode Matt sits down with Toby to talk about where they both were mentally and creatively when making the album The Question. As a band, Emery had lost their drummer and also at the same time were was trying to build upon the success of their album The Weak’s End. Creating a second album was not as easy as they thought it would be.
Matt and Devin sit down to discuss the subtleties of nostalgia tours, transitioning from touring on The Weak’s End to the upcoming The Question run, and a retrospective on what it was like writing Emery’s biggest album.
The educational system in America is like the Titanic: bloated and about to hit an iceberg. But the guys fix it all on this episode with grace and finesse that only a seasoned emo band can offer. Also check out all our tour dates and see you this Saturday in San Antonio for A Very Emo Valentines Fest! For the second half of the conversation, head to emerymusic.com and join our community in Emeryland Tip Emery: https://tip.wearetipjar.com/t3s/emery Buy Tickets: https://emerymusic.com/
We Back...

We Back...

2025-01-0826:54

The guys are recovering from the holidays and still thinking about AI, businesses outside of Emery, and Devin admits some secrets that might get him canceled. Tip Emery: https://tip.wearetipjar.com/t3s/emery Buy Tickets: https://emerymusic.com/
How to let go

How to let go

2024-12-1656:11

2024 is almost over and the guys talk about some successes and failures. Toby brings on the A La Carte Crew to talk about working with a client that maybe they shouldn’t be working with. Also we have lots of shows coming up!
Emery and Hawthorne Heights each recorded  two songs of each others bands and now it’s on vinyl! You can order it and a lot of other awesome merch today! Go to Emerymusic.com or HawthorneHeights.com today before it’s gone. There is a very limited amount so don’t miss out! Tip Emery: https://tip.wearetipjar.com/t3s/emery Buy Tickets: https://emerymusic.com/
The boys are back talking about what the hell this podcasts is about, what they want to do…maybe. And what’s lies ahead for these aging emo gods. To hear the last half of the boys conversation head over to emerymusic.com and join Emeryland. Tip Emery: https://tip.wearetipjar.com/t3s/emery Buy Tickets: https://emerymusic.com/
Kervin from the Podcast This Week Explained joins the boys to talk about music fests and how the world might end. The election, Russia, China, Ukraine, Taiwan and more! We discuss it all! Tip Emery: https://tip.wearetipjar.com/t3s/emery Buy Tickets: https://emerymusic.com/
Furnace Fest and WWWY!

Furnace Fest and WWWY!

2024-09-3025:42

On this episode the guys talk about how Furnace Fest and When We Were Young are alike, and different, and how nostalgia is so important to music these days Tip Emery: https://tip.wearetipjar.com/t3s/emery Buy Tickets: https://emerymusic.com/
Cutting Grass is Cool?

Cutting Grass is Cool?

2024-09-2432:53

On this episode the guys take about how being older and being into lawn maintenance is actually cool.  Also fasting makes you sad. Maybe food is just a tool to run away from the pain.  Also check out Emerymusic.com for our new merch line! To hear the second half of the conversation, sign up for emeryland at Emerymusic.com Tip Emery: https://tip.wearetipjar.com/t3s/emeryBuy Tickets: https://emerymusic.com/
On This Episode we find out that Matt can’t be on time and is no respecter of time. Toby shows his marching band photo from 1991 and the guys are, and aren’t, worried about their kids growing up.
Riding through the middle of nowhere Texas, has us thinking about relationships, proper hugging etiquette, and Matt’s Birthday! Tip Emery: https://tip.wearetipjar.com/t3s/emery Buy Tickets: https://emerymusic.com/
Everyone wants to hear from us about what the future will look like! So we oblige! Will emo matter in the next few years? Will Donald or Kamala become emo? Is AI emo? We have all the emo answers and more!
We Back

We Back

2024-07-2437:15

Tour is an animal that brings you joy and fulfilment but also makes men in their 40s feel like men in their 40s. Whats the longest amount of time you’ve been away from home over the course of a year? Is traveling constantly something that is amazing and healthy or more like A debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden? Tip Emery: https://tip.wearetipjar.com/t3s/emery Buy Tickets: https://emerymusic.com/
We Are Inevitable

We Are Inevitable

2024-06-2440:46

You ever heard of a third eye well devin has a stink eye. We get into the weeds about touring and being dads. Getting older is easy, it’s the getting colder that keeps you up at night. Tip Emery: https://tip.wearetipjar.com/t3s/emery Buy Tickets: https://emerymusic.com/
What Dove Huck

What Dove Huck

2024-06-0336:50

On This show the boys talk about your mom. She’s sooooooooo awesome and we love her to death but also…..she farts a lot. Like uncomfortably a lot. They also gossip a lot about Stephen Christian and Matty Mullins. Not really but man could they.
Devin Disappoints

Devin Disappoints

2024-05-2832:30

The boys are back from tour. Devin shows up 3 mins late and gets fired. Toby talks about pre work. Work you have to do before you do the job so that you are set up for a win. Obviously Devin doesn’t have the same work ethic. But seriously Devin amitrite?!?
In the episode Matt joins the Nostalgic Emo Dads to react to their episode and set straight some of the philosophy and decision making that is the Emery way. Follow Nostalgic Emo Dads here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yvbeBQOucHWhuTwcHNxCf?si=c68d95626ddf469d&nd=1&dlsi=e52aeb637dc44955
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Andrew All.In.Beardcare

Where is Matt's audio? Long gaps of silence and hearing 2/3 of a conversation make this one a little tough to follow.

Jun 18th
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ID20629571

This shit was jooookes. Joel Green seems like such a genuine chill guy. Prayers for him and all ya’ll. Cheers

Dec 19th
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Ethan Stewart

3 white dudes talk about racism.

Jun 18th
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Jaime Browning

I think I'd make a slight clarification. I think you are describing "common conditions" not "normal conditions". Pathological processes of any sort are not "normal". Pathology is a disease process, meaning it is straying from normal health. However, there are many "common conditions", meaning a lot of the population struggles with certain pathological conditions.

Jul 18th
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Errin Weisman D.O.

By far one of the best episodes ever!!

Jul 9th
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Mikezzz749

I'm a little torn about these guys. I appreciate their willingness to ask questions that many won't. But I think it unfortunately comes from a negative heart. My honest opinion about these guys is that they don't actually care about Christ and their Christianity as much as they do about themselves. I think your first visceral reaction is correct. They're exactly what their title explicitly states. They are bad Christians. They like to cuss and be irreverent. I'm an English teacher and actually teach a lesson on cuss words. Here's the lesson: words have meaning. I think someone can say equally bad things without cussing, but that doesn't excuse having continuously negative attitudes coming out of their mouths. It seems like every week they think of new excuses to "kind of, sort of" be a Christian, but then complain and make their own path, rather than follow God. They are intellectually lazy, shooting from the hip, rather than putting their hearts into finding the truth. They think thei

Jan 12th
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Mikezzz749

I'm a little torn about these guys. I appreciate their willingness to ask questions that many won't. But I think it unfortunately comes from a negative heart. My honest opinion about these guys is that they don't actually care about Christ and their Christianity as much as they do about themselves. I think your first visceral reaction is correct. They're exactly what their title explicitly states. They are bad Christians. They like to cuss and be irreverent. I'm an English teacher and actually teach a lesson on cuss words. Here's the lesson: words have meaning. I think someone can say equally bad things without cussing, but that doesn't excuse having continuously negative attitudes coming out of their mouths. It seems like every week they think of new excuses to "kind of, sort of" be a Christian, but then complain and make their own path, rather than follow God. They are intellectually lazy, shooting from the hip, rather than putting their hearts into finding the truth. They think thei

Jan 12th
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DeAnna O'Neill Tock

i think I'm confused with the purpose of this podcast... I'm a slave to Christ and can cuss like a sailor. I don't live a fake life. I really like the aspect of this podcast....I do wish y'all would be more bold for Christ.... So many Christans ( and I use that word loosely) fall victim to the media and the fear it brings.... Joel olsteen, Joyce Meyer, recently Laura daigle, and then the comments on this podcast... asking should you tell the truth? This World isn't our home, so why care that you have to deal with ridicule from the worldly media? Fame on earth isn't important when you compare it to eternal life with Christ... you have a chance to reach the ones the church isn't willing to go after. They have to hear the truth from you guys. if not, you're just another Joel Osteen out there who tells them what they want to hear, not what they need to hear.... that's my pep talk, what you do with it, is up to you.... I'm not gonna critique y'all with everything you say, and I'm stil

Dec 12th
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Chris Hieronimus

The ads completely ruin the podcast. Guys just switch from any topic to spending minutes advertising some crap. And you as a listener are like hey, how did we get from decentralized leadership to fitness apps. Oh it's an ad. Fuck that.

Dec 7th
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Misscash

I really like this podcast - lots of "real talk" 👌

Dec 5th
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Joshua Darst

The science segment. Now with 50% less science!

Jul 17th
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jackieblue361

yes! love Trip's way of thinking!

Jul 6th
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Robert Gardner

Yes! Thank you! I have had at-length arguments about misused scriptures. Context!

Jul 3rd
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Dan Fo

but God is the judge. and if we are choosing what comes out of the bible, then anymore then it moreso seems that we are changing it based off what modern day times are. either way, why not follow legit scripture unless you are afraid to be held accountable? and if certain things in the bible are viewed as outdated and/or wrong then who is to say what is each? i lost faith due to my own views and whatnot, but matt is constantly the man when talking about it

Jun 1st
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Joshua Darst

Christians are allowed to support Doland Trump's politics while also recognizing that he is not a very good human.

May 21st
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jackieblue361

Let him freaking talk!!!!

May 15th
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Joshua Darst

Most of the points made today seem to be based on feelings instead of any real evidence or research

Mar 22nd
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Antoinette Sophia

Yet another AWESOME episode!!!

Jan 23rd
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