The EMG Podcast
Episodes
Mix: Wedding Dance Set | Yanko Hernando
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Live DJ Mix recorded at a wedding at The Meadow Wood on March 13, 2020 by Event Host Yanko Hernando.
What Happens When Something Goes Wrong?
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners and Industry Professionals Mike Carleo and Mike Saulpaugh talk about what happens when something goes wrong the day of an event for a ...
Planning Tips: The Best Groomsmen Gifts
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can’t decide what to get your Groomsmen? EMG Partners and Industry Professionals Mike Carleo and Mike Saulpaugh provide their top 5 categories o...
Planning Tips: How to Make a Wedding Playlist
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners and Industry Professionals Mike Carleo and Mike Saulpaugh give pointers on how to approach and then build your wedding playlist.
Mix: 80's Mix | Jon Missonellie
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Live 80’s Mix recorded by Event Host Jon Missonellie.
Planning Tips: What Should the Top Wedding DJs Cost?
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners and Industry Professionals Mike Carleo and Tom Gambuzza provide an in-depth look at the cost of wedding DJs.
Mix: Wedding Warmup | Yanko Hernando
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Live DJ Mix recorded at a wedding at The Park Chateau, NJ on February 14, 2020 by Event Host Yanko Hernando.
Planning Tips: What Should the Top Wedding Bands Cost?
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners and Industry Professionals Mike Carleo and Mike Saulpaugh provide an in-depth look at the cost of wedding bands. The two explain the ...
Planning Tips: How To Choose The Best Live Wedding Musicians
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners and Industry Professionals Mike Carleo and Mike Saulpaugh provide insight and tips for how to find and select musicians for your wedd...
Planning Tips: How to Choose the Best Wedding DJ
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners and Industry Professionals Mike Carleo and Tom Gambuzza discuss what to consider when looking for and choosing a wedding DJ.
Mix: February 2020 Wedding Mix | Jon Missonellie
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Live wedding mix recorded February 2021 by EMG Event Host Jon Missonellie.
Spotlight Interview: Matty G on COVID-19 Wedding Trends
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partner Tom Gambuzza interviews Executive Event Host Matty G on the current state of the industry and COVID-19 Wedding Trends.
Mix: February 2021 Wedding Mix | Kenny Molina
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Live DJ Mix recorded at a wedding at The Stone House in Warren, NJ February 2021 by Event Host Kenny Molina.
Planning Tips: How to Choose the Best DJ Band Combo
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners and Industry Professionals Mike Carleo and Mike Saulpaugh discuss the three different variations of DJ Band Hybrids, and how to decid...
Planning Tips: How to Choose the Best Wedding Band
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners and Industry Professionals Mike Carleo and Mike Saulpaugh discuss what to consider when looking for a wedding band.
Spotlight Interview: Tom Gambuzza on COVID-19 Wedding Trends
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Executive Event Host Matty G interviews EMG Partner Tom Gambuzza on the current state of the industry and COVID-19 Wedding Trends.
Planning Tips: How to Build a Great Vendor Team
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners Mike Carleo, Tom Gambuzza, and Mike Saulpaugh explain their top five tips for building a great wedding vendor team.
Spotlight Interview: Event Host Frank Tadros
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A born entertainer, Frank Tadros sits down with EMG Partner Tom Gambuzza to provide insight on his background in the industry, journey to EMG, and int...
Planning Tips: Why Talent Matters & How to Find It
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners Mike Carleo & Tom Gambuzza provide insight on how to identify and vet great wedding vendor talent, and why it’s crucial to the succ...
Planning Tips: The EMG Planning App
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners Mike Carleo and Tom Gambuzza discuss the ins and outs of the EMG Planning App.
Mix: Latin Influenced Wedding Mix | Bryan Festa
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Live DJ Mix recorded New Year’s Eve at a wedding at Hotel LBI in Ship Bottom, NJ by Executive Event Host Bryan Festa.
Planning Tips: 2021 Wedding Trends from The Knot
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On our first episode of the year, industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen, discuss The Knot's Anticipated ...
2020 EMG Year in Review
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys recap 2020 and provide a detailed blow-by-blow look inside the business as the world shut down. If you’re just joining the EMG story and wa...
Planning Tips: How to Make a Great Best Man Speech
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners Tom Gambuzza and Mike Saulpaugh provide their top 9 tips for making a great best man speech. Mike also recovers from amnesia while re...
Mix: Pop Hits Mix | Jon Missonellie
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live mix recorded December 2020 by EMG Event Host Jon Missonellie.
Mix: November 2020 Wedding Mix | Matty G
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live DJ Mix recorded at a wedding at The Stone House in Warren, NJ on November 7, 2020 by Executive Event Host Matty G.
Planning Tips: Finding Your Planning Style
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners Mike Carleo, Tom Gambuzza, and Mike Saulpaugh discuss how to find your wedding planning style.
Mix: Lounge Mix | DJ Chelli
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live mix recorded November 2020 by EMG Event Host Chelli.
Spotlight Interview: DJ Chelli
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Saulpaugh interviews Event Host, DJ Chelli. The two discuss Chelli's familial background in the business, her path to EMG, and other ...
Mix: Live Wedding Dance Set | Bryan Festa
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live DJ Mix recorded November 7, 2020 at Mayfair Farms in West Orange, NJ by Executive Event Host Bryan Festa.
Planning Tips: Why You Should Avoid The Cost Question First
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners Mike Carleo, Tom Gambuzza, and Mike Saulpaugh explain why you should never ask "how much do you cost" as your first question to a wed...
Mix: Latin Mix Part #2 | Kenny Molina
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live DJ Mix recorded October 2020 by Event Host Kenny Molina.
Mix: Halloween Mix | Jon Missonellie
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live Halloween mix recorded October 31, 2020 by EMG Event Host Jon Missonellie.
Mix: Latin Mix Part #1 | Kenny Molina
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live DJ Mix recorded October 2020 by Event Host Kenny Molina.
Mix: Live Wedding Mix | Yanko Hernando
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live DJ Mix recorded at a wedding at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes in Mountain Lakes, NJ on October 17, 2020 by Event Host Yanko Hernando.
Mix: Live Wedding Mix | Frank Tadros
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live DJ Mix recorded at a wedding at The Venetian in Garfield, NJ on October 12, 2020 by Event Host Frank Tadros.
Planning Tips: What Makes a Great Wedding MC
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners Mike Carleo, Tom Gambuzza, and Mike Saulpaugh discuss the qualities and characteristics of what makes a great wedding MC, and what yo...
Mix: Tom Gambuzza's Favorite Cocktail Hour
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live Cocktail Hour Mix recorded on September 25, 2020 at Baskin Ridge Country Club by Executive Event Host Tom Gambuzza.
Planning Tips: A/V Enhancements
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners Mike Carleo, Tom Gambuzza, and Mike Saulpaugh discuss EMG’s wedding A/V enhancements including TVs, video walls, and custom audio p...
Planning Tips: Atmospheric Enhancements
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners Mike Carleo, Tom Gambuzza, and Mike Saulpaugh are in rare form this week as they discuss EMG’s atmospheric enhancements. The three ...
Vendor Spotlight: Justin Pedrick Photography
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Saulpaugh sits down with Justin Pedrick of Justin Pedrick Photography, an EMG Brand Partner. The two discuss the role and need-to-kno...
Spotlight Interview: Jon Missonellie
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tom Gambuzza interviews EMG Event Host, Jon Missonellie. The two discuss Jon’s background, his serendipitous and fateful journey to EMG, ...
Mix: Live Vermont Wedding Mix | Tom Gambuzza
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live Wedding Mix recorded on August 22, 2020 at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont by Executive Event Host Tom Gambuzza.
Planning Tips: Wedding Photo Booths
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners Mike Carleo, Tom Gambuzza, and Mike Saulpaugh discuss EMG’s wedding photo booths and what you should know and consider when selecti...
Spotlight Interview: Austin Okula
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tom Gambuzza interviews EMG Event Host, Austin Okula. The two discuss Austin’s upbringing, journey to EMG, and his unique and analytical ...
Planning Tips: Event Lighting
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partners Mike Carleo, Tom Gambuzza, and Mike Saulpaugh discuss all things lighting and what you should know and consider before your event. The th...
Our First Weddings Back: Events in Review
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EMG is back! Managing Partner Michael Saulpaugh interviews Partner & Executive Host Tom Gambuzza and Hudson Heights Band Leader Eden Mendez for a ...
Preparing for Your First EMG Meeting Part 1: Questions You'll Be Asked
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is tailored for clients prepping for their first meeting with EMG. Managing Partners Mike Carleo & Mike Saulpaugh outline the big que...
Preparing for Your First EMG Meeting Part 2: Questions You Should Ask
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is tailored for clients prepping for their first meeting with EMG. Managing Partner Tom Gambuzza & Executive Event Host Bryan Festa o...
Music Matters: Breaking Down the Band/DJ Hybrid (Part 4 of 4)
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this final part 4 of 4, Managing Partners Mike Carleo & Tom Gambuzza wrap up their discussion on the Band/DJ Hybrid by discussing the inner wor...
Music Matters: Breaking Down the Band/DJ Hybrid (Part 3 of 4)
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this part 3 of 4, Managing Partners Mike Carleo & Tom Gambuzza break down the Band/DJ Hybrid option, and talk about how DJs interact with live ...
Music Matters: Breaking Down the Band/DJ Hybrid (Part 2 of 4)
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this part 2 of 4, Managing Partners Mike Carleo & Tom Gambuzza break down the Band/DJ Hybrid option, and focus on instruments and their combina...
Planning Tips: How to Book Wedding Vendors Virtually
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, EMG Partners & Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza & Mike Saulpaugh, offer their best advice and things to consider when booking yo...
Music Matters: Breaking Down the Band/DJ Hybrid (Part 1 of 4)
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this part 1 of 4, Managing Partners Mike Carleo & Tom Gambuzza break down the Band/DJ Hybrid option. The two discuss what it is, how it works, ...
Planning Tips: Children at the Wedding
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen, discuss how to prep for having children as guests at y...
Planning Tips: How to Deliver a Good Wedding Toast
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making a speech? This week, industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen discuss tips and tricks for upping your...
Mix: 90's Live Mix | Roderick Jackson
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live Mix recorded June 2021.
Planning Tips: Guest Etiquette
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen discuss best behavior and etiquette for attending a wed...
Planning Tips: Picking Your Specialty Dances
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen discuss tips for picking your specialty dances with par...
Planning Tips: Planning a Short-Date Wedding
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen discuss planning for a wedding thats coming sooner, rat...
Planning Tips: Building Your Day of Bag
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen discuss what really belongs in your day of wedding bag....
Virtual Happy Hour Mix: Lounge Vibe
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual happy hours have largely been missing one thing: a soundtrack. EMG Executive Event Host Matty G supplies this hour-long lounge mix, perfect fo...
Virtual Happy Hour Mix: Sing-Alongs
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual happy hours have largely been missing one thing: a soundtrack. EMG Executive Event Host Bryan Festa supplies this hour-long mix of crowd favor...
Virtual Happy Hour Mix: 90's & 2000's R&B
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual happy hours have largely been missing one thing: a soundtrack. EMG Executive Event Host Tom Gambuzza supplies this hour-long mix of 90’s &am...
Planning Tips: Planning at Home
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen discuss how to tackle wedding planning from home.
Spotlight Interview: Hyde Park Front-Woman Sara Schulmann
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike Saulpaugh interviews Hyde Park lead singer, Sara Schulmann. The two discuss Sara’s upbringing, time on NBC’s The Voice, and unconv...
Planning Tips: Things Couples Wish They’d Done Different
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen discuss things couples wish they had done differently f...
Mix: Live Funk Mix | Jon Missonellie
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Live mix recorded March 2020 by EMG Event Host Jon Missonellie.
Planning Tips: Planning During COVID-19
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this very unconventional week’s Planning Tips, industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen discuss tackl...
EMG’s Client Experience (Part 4 of 4)
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partners Mike Carleo & Mike Saulpaugh break down EMG’s commitment to client experience. In this final part 4 of 4, the guys take an in-...
Coronavirus: A Word for Our Current Clients
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The EMG team provides important updates and information for current EMG clients (particularly those with upcoming events).
Mix: Matty G's Quarantine Mix
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stuck inside and need a good workout mix? Executive Event Host Matty G is prescribing this quarantine live mix recorded on March 18, 2020.
EMG’s Client Experience (Part 3 of 4)
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partners Mike Carleo & Mike Saulpaugh break down EMG’s commitment to client experience. In this part 3 of 4, the guys take an in-depth ...
EMG’s Client Experience (Part 2 of 4)
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partners Mike Carleo & Mike Saulpaugh break down EMG’s commitment to client experience. In this part 2 of 4, the guys take an in-depth ...
Former Bride Episode #10: The Honeymoon & Life After the Wedding
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former EMG Bride Marisa Auciello wraps up season 1 with her best advice on the other side of “I do” for current brides-to-be when starting your li...
EMG’s Client Experience (Part 1 of 4)
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Partners Mike Carleo & Mike Saulpaugh break down EMG’s commitment to client experience. In this part 1 of 4, the guys talk about where ...
Former Bride Episode #9: Favors & Welcome Bags
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former EMG Bride Marisa Auciello gives her best advice on the other side of “I do” for current brides-to-be when choosing favors and building the ...
Planning Tips: Incorporating Current Music Trends
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen discuss current music trends on the rise in today’s we...
Former Bride Episode #8: Handling Family Pressure
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former EMG Bride Marisa Auciello gives her best advice on the other side of “I do” for current brides-to-be on handling family pressures. View t...
Planning Tips: Minted’s 46 Questions to Ask Your Wedding DJ or Band (Part 4)
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of this series, EMG Partners & Executive Event Hosts Mike Saulpaugh & Tom Gambuzza are discussing Minted.com’s “4...
Former Bride Episode #7: Photography & Videography
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former EMG Bride Marisa Auciello gives her best advice on the other side of “I do” for current brides-to-be when choosing your photographer and vi...
Planning Tips: Minted’s 46 Questions to Ask Your Wedding DJ or Band (Part 3)
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this part three of four series, EMG Partners & Executive Event Hosts Mike Saulpaugh & Tom Gambuzza are discussing Minted.com’s “46 Ques...
Former Bride Episode #6: Entertainment
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former EMG Bride Marisa Auciello gives her best advice on the other side of “I do” for current brides-to-be when choosing your entertainment. Vi...
Planning Tips: Minted’s 46 Questions to Ask Your Wedding DJ or Band (Part 2)
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this part two of four series, EMG Partners & Executive Event Hosts Mike Saulpaugh & Tom Gambuzza are discussing Minted.com’s “46 Questi...
Former Bride Episode #5: Invitations & The Guest List
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former EMG Bride Marisa Auciello gives her best advice on the other side of “I do” for current brides-to-be when picking your invitations and maki...
Planning Tips: Minted’s 46 Questions to Ask Your Wedding DJ or Band (Part 1)
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this part one of four series, EMG Partners & Executive Event Hosts Mike Saulpaugh & Tom Gambuzza are discussing Minted.com’s “46 Questi...
Former Bride Episode #4: The Dress
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former EMG Bride Marisa Auciello gives her best advice on the other side of “I do” for current brides-to-be when picking the dress. View the photo...
NAMM Recap
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EMG Partner, Mike Carleo, sits down to recap CityScape’s trip to the West Coast to perform at The NAMM Show (North American Music Merchants) with le...
2019 EMG Year in Review
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are recapping a busy 2019 and counting down their favorite memories. If you’re just joining the EMG story and want to get caught up, this i...
Planning Tips: Engagement Season
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen are talking about tips out of the gate as Engagement Season reache...
Former Bride Episode #3: Flowers
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former EMG Bride Marisa Auciello gives her best advice on the other side of “I do” for current brides-to-be when choosing your florist and floral ...
Spotlight Interview: Signature Wedding Cocktails
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, master mixologist Eric Hennicke joins EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen to put a spotlight on signature wedding day...
Former Bride Episode #2: Choosing the Venue
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former EMG Bride Marisa Auciello gives her best advice on the other side of “I do” for current brides-to-be when choosing your venue. View the p...
Planning Tips: Tips from Brides
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t just take it from industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen – take it from brides who have been th...
Former Bride Episode #1: Where to Start
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Marisa Auciello; a former EMG bride. Marisa gives her best tips and tricks now on the other side of “I do” for current brides-to-be. In this ...
Mix: Accapella Christmas
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as singers from Hudson Heights & CityScape record Accapella Christmas songs for the 2019 EMG Holiday E-Card.
Mix: This Christmas | CityScape & The Park Avenue Horns
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in on a live take as CityScape & The Park Avenue Horns record “This Christmas” for the EMG 2019 Holiday Card.
Mix: Tommy's Remixed Christmas
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Live mix recorded December 10, 2019 by EMG Executive Event Host Tom Gambuzza.
Mix: Matty G's Hip Hop Christmas
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Live mix recorded December 2, 2019 by EMG Executive Event Host Matty Goshen.
Planning Tips: Planning a Holiday Wedding
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Thanksgiving Eve and the holiday season is upon us! Industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen, discus...