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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 1H 9M

Episode 197 | Drummer Mark Stepro (The Wallflowers, Ben Kweller)

from The Imperfect Dads Podcast · host Devon Neisen

On this episode we talk to touring drummer Mark Stepro.  Mark is the current touring drummer for the Wallflowers and has also played with Ben Kweller.  We talked about both being German and from the midwest, reflections on his son turning 10, talking to your kids about darkness in the world while also wanting them to stay a kid, generational parenting differences, how he stays connected while on tour, learning to set boundaries as a musician, doing family admin on a tour bus, and being present for his family. Send us Fan MailFollow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok YouTube. Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday and Thursday.This podcast is part of the Never A Phase Network, follow them on instagram at @neveraphasenetwork and check out their podcasts like Emo Kids Anonymous  Wasting Time Podcast Certified Fangirl and The Ska Mailman

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On this episode we talk to touring drummer Mark Stepro. Mark is the current touring drummer for the Wallflowers and has also played with Ben Kweller. We talked about both being German and from the midwest, reflections on his son turning 10, talking to your kids about darkness in the world while also wanting them to stay a kid, generational parenting differences, how he stays connected while on tour, learning to set boundaries as a musician, doing family admin on a tour bus,...

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