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Emery Origin Story Vol 3 from 2019-09-12T18:54:33
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." emerymusic.comFacebook Group Learn more about your ad c...
ListenEmery Origin Story Vol 2 from 2019-06-28T01:10:36
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. emerymusic.comLearn more about your ad cho...
ListenEmery Origin Story from 2019-06-20T19:12:49
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
ListenEmery "Dead End" EP Break Down, Pt 2 from 2019-06-15T15:25:49
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. Join now at emerymusic.comLearn more about your ad...
ListenEmery "Dead End" EP Break Down, Pt 1 from 2019-05-30T09:00
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...
Listen"Everything That She Offered Me" Full Song Premiere (Ep 131) from 2018-10-16T17:57
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 e...
Listen"Is This the Real Life" Emery Song Breakdown (Ep 130) from 2018-09-19T16:50
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, an...
ListenNew Emery Song Premiere Minus Vocals (Ep 129) from 2018-09-12T00:25
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...
ListenCyber Security with Alison DeNisco Rayome (Ep 128) from 2018-07-17T15:48
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 a...
ListenWhat Can We Do with Blockchain? (Ep 127) from 2018-07-12T14:14
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...
ListenPeer Pleasure + Break it Down (Ep 126) from 2018-07-03T17:51
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! Amon...
ListenPedals with Matt Hoopes of Relient K (Ep 125) from 2018-06-29T19:38
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 o...
ListenResilience with Author Steven Southwick (Ep 124) from 2018-06-18T21:56:15
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...
ListenDave Raymond of Hidden Hospitals (Ep 123) from 2018-05-29T05:00
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 i...
ListenWinnie M Li's "Dark Chapter" (Ep 122) from 2018-05-22T22:31
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 ...
ListenPaul Segall: Geophysicist and Volcanologist at Stanford (Ep 121) from 2018-05-16T02:09
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,...
ListenHow to Recognize a Cult with Daniel Shaw (Ep 119) from 2018-05-01T22:19
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 pr...
ListenChoosing a Good Death After a Long Life with Dr Sam Harrington (Ep 118) from 2018-04-24T23:58
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 possi...
ListenUnderoath's Tim McTague on the Process of "Erase Me" (Ep 117) from 2018-04-16T23:23:08
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...
ListenAngel Giuffria the Bionic Actress (Ep 116) from 2018-04-10T22:06:17
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 ...
ListenUsing Tipi to Regulate Our Emotional Difficulties with Cedric Bertelli (Ep 115) from 2018-04-03T22:55
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 regul...
ListenYes, Taxes can be Entertaining: with Ed Lyon (Ep 114) from 2018-03-30T00:14
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 mak...
ListenJohann Hari: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression (Ep 113) from 2018-03-20T07:30
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 a...
ListenJames Lindsay on Critical Theory, Academia, and the Jordan Peterson Phenomenon (Ep 112) from 2018-03-14T21:04
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 cultura...
Listen"My Zero Carb Life" with Kelly Hogan (Ep 111) from 2018-02-27T08:30
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 ...
ListenStrength Training with Mark Rippetoe (Ep 110) from 2018-02-21T01:30
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 ...
ListenDebunking Pseudosciences with Steven Salzberg (Ep 109) from 2018-02-14T02:56
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, sequ...
ListenComedy and the Twitter Rage Machine with Jamie Kilstein (Ep 108) from 2018-02-09T01:09
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 ...
ListenOn the Tour Bus with As Cities Burn (Ep 107) from 2018-02-02T18:24
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...
ListenThe Decentralized Future and Cryptocurrencies with Mohit Mamoria (Ep 106) from 2018-01-23T20:19
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...
ListenLearning and Guitar with Steve Stine (Ep 105) from 2018-01-16T22:07
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 exp...
ListenThe Selfie Study with Steve Holiday (Ep 104) from 2018-01-05T19:30
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 Holida...
ListenBitcoin Stuff with Jacob Weindling (Ep 103) from 2017-12-20T07:33
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 E...
ListenMatt&Toby "I Quit Church" Album Break Down (Ep 102) from 2017-12-12T23:54
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...
ListenHealthcare and Video Games with Ashok Tyagi (Ep 101) from 2017-12-06T01:13
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 in...
ListenAaron Marsh of Copeland (Labeled Podcast) from 2017-11-23T06:00
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. Links&Sp...
ListenMind Coach Vinny Shoreman (Ep 99) from 2017-11-15T20:55
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. Links&Sponsors: vinnyshoreman.combreakitdownpod...
ListenCholesterol is Not Your Enemy with Dave Feldman (Ep 98) from 2017-11-08T02:19
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 ...
ListenOur Final Invention: AI with James Barrat (Ep 97) from 2017-11-01T01:44
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 th...
ListenA Conversation on Policy with Steven V Miller (Ep 96) from 2017-10-25T01:36
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 Cl...
ListenDigital Marketing with Joe Kalis (Ep 95) from 2017-10-19T01:28
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 E...
ListenRob Reid Speculative Fiction and Sci-Fi (Ep 94) from 2017-10-10T18:29
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...
ListenGoogle Doesn't Care if You Went to College (Ep 93) from 2017-09-27T12:30
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 t...
ListenWhen Opinion Becomes Doctrine (Ep 92) from 2017-09-22T01:12
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 wh...
ListenAaron Gillespie of Underoath (Ep 91) from 2017-08-30T00:45
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 sur...
ListenChad Gardner of King Kaleidoscope (Ep 90) from 2017-08-22T21:10
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," wh...
ListenThinking Out Loud About Charlottesville Protest (Ep 89) from 2017-08-16T01:53
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 wh...
ListenAaron Sprinkle and the LCHF Diet (Ep 88) from 2017-08-09T00:20
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) di...
ListenMatt on the Future of the Mega Church (VOX Podcast) (Ep 87) from 2017-08-04T19:26
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 i...
ListenJosh Zepps of #WeThePeople LIVE (Ep 86) from 2017-07-25T11:00
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 peop...
ListenJB from August Burns Red on Guitars, Amps, and Pedals (Ep 85) from 2017-07-18T20:59
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 al...
ListenApolitical VS Direct Action Politics with Chris Spangle (Ep 84) from 2017-07-11T20:39
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...
ListenThe Future of Social Skills with Jordan Harbinger of The Art of Charm (Ep 83) from 2017-07-04T19:02
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 "Souther...
ListenAn Abortion Discussion with Ellen Mauro (Ep 82) from 2017-06-27T11:00
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 t...
ListenWriter Shannon Dingle, the Alt-Right, and Raising Daughters (Ep 81) from 2017-06-20T23:19
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 tr...
ListenMatt McGinley of Gym Class Heroes and the S-Town Podcast (Ep 80) from 2017-06-13T23:09
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 ...
ListenTooth&Nail Records' A&R Adam Skatula and the Labeled Podcast (Ep 79) from 2017-05-30T21:55
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 Record...
ListenBBQ Talk with Aaron Lunsford (Ep 78) from 2017-05-23T22:05
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...
ListenEmbarrassing Demos and Bad Recordings From Emery, As Cities Burn, and The Classic Crime (Ep 77) from 2017-05-12T20:16
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 could...
ListenMatt&Toby with Song Premier (Ep 76) from 2017-05-05T00:13
Matt and Emery bandmate Toby are premiering a song called "Pastor Stopped By" from their new album "I Quit Church." Links and Sponsors: breakitdownpod.com https://www.patreon.com/breakitdownpod ...
ListenAre White Dudes a Bummer? with Dan Koch (Ep 75) from 2017-05-03T19:00
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 loo...
ListenDewey Halpaus of the Peer Pleasure Podcast (Ep 74) from 2017-05-02T23:32
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...
ListenGuitar Pedals and Ambient Music with Andy Othling of Lowercase Noises (Ep 73) from 2017-05-02T16:22
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...
ListenMike Wilkerson and Some of What Happened at Mars Hill (Ep 72) from 2017-04-27T19:00
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 pu...
ListenAlcohol and Tax Laws (Ep 71) from 2017-04-26T19:56
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...
ListenProducer Joey Sturgis and Embracing Change (Ep 70) from 2017-04-25T19:46
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 ...
ListenGamer Culture and the Future of VR and Education (Ep 69) from 2017-04-24T21:36
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 a...
ListenSkateboarding and Child Development with Tim McTague (Ep 68) from 2017-04-20T22:39
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 expla...
ListenMusic as a Hobby vs. a Career with Surrogate Live in Studio (Ep 67) from 2017-04-20T00:55
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. T...
ListenKnowing is a Puzzle: Putting together pieces of Mars Hill (Ep 66) from 2017-04-18T18:32
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 t...
ListenVirtual and Augmented Reality with Edwon (Ep 65) from 2017-04-17T20:20
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 see...
Listen"I Want to Stab an Old Lady" with Tim from Underoath (Ep 64) from 2017-04-13T19:22
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 projec...
ListenThe Slimy Lawyer Inside Our Brains (Ep 63) from 2017-04-12T21:10
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 influenti...
ListenHave No Goals with Mike Mowery (Ep 62) from 2017-04-11T20:51
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, ...
ListenThe Future of Podcasting with Ray Harkins (Ep 61) from 2017-04-10T17:46
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 i...
ListenTim from Underoath on Philosophy of Music and Art (Ep 60) from 2017-04-06T20:33
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...
ListenThe Effects of Polarization on a Societal Level with Dan Koch (Ep 59) from 2017-04-05T22:58
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 ...
ListenProgressivism and Social Justice Warriors with Stephanie Drury (Ep 58) from 2017-04-05T04:42
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 naviga...
ListenProfessional Podcasting with Ray Harkins (Ep 57) from 2017-04-03T23:56
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 podc...
ListenEmery's Original Drummer Seth Studley (Ep 56) from 2017-02-10T01:00
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 Marria...
ListenPoker Professional Derek Tenbusch (Ep 55) from 2017-02-03T01:00
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 t...
ListenBand Breakdown #3 (Ep 54) from 2017-01-27T01:00
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 S...
ListenDevin Shelton (Ep 53) from 2017-01-13T01:00
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. ...
ListenCoffee Educator Maxwell Mooney (Ep 52) from 2017-01-06T01:45
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 i...
ListenMelanie Studley of the Stronger Marriages Podcast (Ep 51) from 2016-12-30T01:52
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 ski...
ListenBand Breakdown #2 (Ep 50) from 2016-12-23T01:00
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,...
ListenTim McTague of Underoath (Ep 49) from 2016-12-16T01:00
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 managin...
ListenDan Carlin of Hardcore History (Ep 48) from 2016-12-09T01:00
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...
ListenVegan Turned Hunter, Tovar Cerulli (Ep 47) from 2016-12-02T01:00
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 ho...
ListenChart-topping Producer Kris Crummett (Ep 46) from 2016-11-25T01:00
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...
ListenBand Breakdown #1 (Ep 45) from 2016-11-18T01:00
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 i...
ListenStephen Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate (Ep 44) from 2016-10-28T00:00
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 probabl...
ListenSuper Bowl 50 Champ, Tyler Polumbus (Ep 43) from 2016-10-21T00:00
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...
ListenTooth and Nail Record's Brandon Ebel (Ep 41) from 2016-10-07T00:00
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...
ListenSelf-Driving Cars, Start-ups, and $100,000 Logos (Ep 40) from 2016-09-30T00:33
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 abou...
ListenTrump: Blithering Idiot or Master Strategist? ft Dan Koch (Ep 39) from 2016-09-23T04:51
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,...
ListenTranshumanist Zoltan Istvan (Ep 38) from 2016-09-16T00:18
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...
ListenSilverstein's Shane Told and Bill Hamilton (Ep 37) from 2016-09-08T23:49
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...
ListenLibertarian Podcast Host Jason Stapleton (Ep 36) from 2016-09-02T00:00
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 poli...
ListenCory Brandan of Norma Jean and Hundred Suns (Ep 35) from 2016-08-26T00:36
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 releas...
ListenAaron Sprinkle: New Emery demo and the art of Pre-Production (Ep 34) from 2016-05-09T20:34
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! breakitdownpodcast.net Contribute ...
ListenLive Calls from Listeners (Ep 33) from 2016-04-23T06:17
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 clien...
ListenWhy Your Diet Should Be 70% Fats: Ketogenic Nutritionist, Carole Freeman (Ep 32) from 2016-04-15T03:59
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. Carole Freemanht...
ListenJames Paul Wisner (Underoath, Further Seems Forever, Dashboard Confessional) (Ep 31) from 2016-04-08T05:30
Another amazing producer, and hero of mine, joins the show. Contribute https://gumroad.com/l/breakitdown Amazon Link http://www.amazon.com/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=3909...
ListenZar, The promoter who owes Emery $5000 (Ep 30) from 2016-04-01T00:30
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. "Th...
ListenEd Rose Producer of Emery's The Weak's End (Ep 29) from 2016-03-28T04:42
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 F...
ListenHow to lose $5000 (Ep 28) from 2016-03-21T02:19
What happens when a band flies to South Texas for a festival and then doesn't get paid? www.breakitdownpod.com AmazonContribute We are a part of the Jabberjaw Media Network http://www.jabberjawme...
ListenMark Trombino (Ep 27) from 2016-03-14T06:21
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 Worl...
ListenKevin Lyman, Founder of Warped Tour (Ep 26) from 2016-03-08T03:00
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, success...
ListenAsk Matt Anything (Ep 25) from 2016-02-26T06:31
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?...
ListenDevin Shelton and Tyson Motsenbocker on Song Arranging (Ep 24) from 2016-02-22T05:12
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 cove...
ListenMatt Pryor of The Get Up Kids (Ep 23) from 2015-12-16T08:40
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 far...
ListenRadical Islam, Terrorism, Syria and Refugees (Ep 22) from 2015-12-01T01:24
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 U...
ListenBilly Power of Urban Achiever Breaks Down Matt Carter (Ep 21) from 2015-11-11T18:54
Billy Power, ex Tooth and Nail A&R and host of the Urban Achiever podcast interview Matt Carter about his background, upbringing and philosophies. Links: Audible www.audible.com/breakitdownUrban A...
ListenBilly Power of Urban Achiever Breaks Down Matt Carter (Ep 21) from 2015-11-11T18:54
Billy Power, ex Tooth and Nail A&R and host of the Urban Achiever podcast interview Matt Carter about his background, upbringing and philosophies. Links: Audible www.audible.com/breakitdownUrban A...
ListenBilly Power of Urban Achiever Breaks Down Matt Carter (Ep 21) from 2015-11-11T18:54
Billy Power, ex Tooth and Nail A&R and host of the Urban Achiever podcast interview Matt Carter about his background, upbringing and philosophies. Links: Audible www.audible.com/breakitdownUrban A...
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