Episode 259 | Andy and Luke of Piebald

On this episode of The Imperfect Dads Podcast, Devon is joined by Andy and Luke of the legendary band Piebald for a fun conversation about fatherhood, music, careers, and the challenge of balancing family life with being in a band.Andy and Luke share what it's like raising an only child while continuing to create music and tour. Andy talks about teaching his son how to cook and how being a chef influences the way he parents, while Luke discusses his work with Noble & Cooley Drums, life with an ever-growing collection of animals, and the everyday adventures that come with family life—including why Andy has learned to watch out for sewing needles at Luke's house.They also dive into the creative process behind Piebald's first new full-length album in years, Tales for Rages (released June 12), what it was like writing and recording new music, staying connected while touring, and finally sharing the album with longtime fans.Whether you've been listening to Piebald since the early 2000s or you're discovering them for the first time, this episode is packed with stories about fatherhood, creativity, friendship, and keeping your passion alive through every stage of life.In this episode, we discuss:Fatherhood and raising an only childParenting through cooking and everyday lifeAndy's career as a chefLuke's work with Noble & Cooley DrumsLife with way too many petsTouring while raising a familyStaying connected with your kids on the roadWriting and recording Tales for the Pioneers of the RagingThe realities of making music as dadsFriendship, family, and life in PiebaldIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to stream Piebald's latest album, Tales for the Rages, and follow the band for upcoming tour dates, new music videos, and more.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