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Dad Rocks!
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Are you a dad? Do you love music? Are you a dad who loves music? Then this is the podcast for you! On Dad Rocks! we discuss what it means to be a parent and a music lover, and how those two elements of our lives sometimes collide.
Episodes
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Stand Up and Win: A Conversation with John Ostby
On this episode Josh talks with John Ostby, a marriage and family therapist who is also the lead vocalist and keyboardist for the band Spymob. During their conversation they talk about John's kids, his decision to leave the music industry to focus on his family, his decision to become a licensed...
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Get Your Priorities in Order: A Conversation with Tony Scalzo
On this episode, Josh talks with Tony Scalzo, best known for being the bassist and one of the vocalists for the band Fastball. The two talk about Tony's life as a father, his relationship with his kids, being able to learn from past mistakes, the unexpected success and longevity of Fastball, and...
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It's All About Community: A Conversation with Matt Goldman
On this episode Josh talks with Matt Goldman. Matt is the owner of The Common Good, a bookstore, cafe, and event space in Ellensville, NY, but is also a musician who has been in several bands, including the Jack Antonoff-fronted band Steel Train. During their conversation Matt and Josh, discussed…
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A Murder of One: A Conversation with Matt Malley
On this episode Josh talks with musician Matt Malley, who is best known for being the original bassist of Counting Crows. During the conversation the two talk about Matt's three sons, his interest in Indian music and culture, leaving Counting Crows to be more present with his family, mentoring…
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Having a Defined Role: A Conversation with Mark Lettieri
On this episode of Josh talks with guitarist Mark Lettieri, who is most well known for being a member of the bands Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. During their conversation the two discuss how Mark manages his travel for gigs with a young family, his daughters and how they have inspired…
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Part-time Rock Star: A Conversation with Dave Dederer
On this episode of Josh talks with Dave Dederer, founding member and the original guitarist for The Presidents of the United States of America. The two talk about Dave's life as a father, how he started playing music, how he and Chris Ballew first met, his journey to becoming a professional...
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Music's Coming Back: A Conversation with Daniel Barrett
On this episode, Josh talks with Austin-based musician and producer Daniel Barrett. The two talk about Daniel's sons interest in music, how he has bonded with them through music, his journey to becoming a professional musician, why he stopped playing music for a time, and what got him playing and...
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It's Important To Get Your Rest: A Conversation with Tucker Rule
On this episode Josh talks with Tucker Rule. Tucker is a founding member and the drummer for the bands Thursday and L.S. Dunes, and a father of one young daughter. During their conversation, Josh and Tucker discuss touring, parenting while being a touring musician, how Tucker got into drumming…
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Once a Band, Always a Band: A Conversation with Larry France
On this episode Josh talks with Larry France. Larry was a founding member of the band Drumfish, who had a large regional following in the Baltimore-DC area during the 1990s, and currently hosts a University of Maryland sports podcast called IMS Radio. Josh and Larry talk about the podcast, the...
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Music is Like Community Service: A Conversation with Luther Dickinson
On this episode, Josh talks with Luther Dickinson. Luther is most well known for being the lead singer and guitarist of North Mississippi Allstars, which he founded with his brother Cody (a former guest of the show) back in the late 1990s, but is also part of the gospel-jam band The Word, was the...
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Living Your Best Life: A Conversation with Abby Dart
On this episode Josh talks with Abby Dart, who is mother of Vulfpeck bassist Joe Dart and the daughter of legendary studio violinist Israel Baker. They talk about how Abby grew up with a professional musician as a father, how she was able to be a working mother with five kids at home, her…
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No Promises: A Conversation with Chris Bolger
On this episode, Josh talks with Chris Bolger. Chris is a multi-talented musician who has been a staple of the Northern New Jersey music scene for decades, having played with the likes of R. Stevie Moore, The Smithereens, and a number of others. Josh and Chris talk about Chris becoming a...
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The Gang's All Here: The Return of Joe and Steve
On this episode, Josh welcomes back Joe and Steve to the show. The three guys catch up on what has been going on in all of their lives in the past two years, covering parenting, changes in their careers, and bands they've been listening to and have seen live. A Spotify playlist of all of the…
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Parenting and the Jersey Devil: A Conversation with Mark Moran
On this episode Josh talks with Mark Moran, one of the co-creators of Weird NJ. The two talk about Mark's experience in the north New Jersey music scene, the history of Weird NJ and how it became a cultural icon, and his experience parenting two daughters while also growing the magazine, writing...
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Velvet Collection: A Conversation with Sal Mercuri
On this episode Josh talks with Sal Mercuri, who, for many years, was one of the preeminent collectors of The Velvet Underground memorabilia, until he sold his entire collection to the New York Public Library a few years ago. During the conversation the two discuss how Sal got into music, the...
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Fortunate Sons: A Conversation with Ian O'Malley
On this episode Josh talks with Ian O'Malley. Ian has been a rock radio DJ in New York City for almost 35 years, mainly at Q104.3 where he has been for the last 25 years. The two talk about Ian's career in radio, the change in landscape of terrestrial rock radio stations in New York City, his…
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Building a Community: A Conversation with Jeff Beck
On this episode Josh talks with Jeff Beck (no not that one). Jeff is the owner of East Side Mags, a comic book store in Montclair, NJ, and he was also part of the North Jersey punk scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The two talk about Jeff's store, his kids' interest in comics and media…
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It's All About Timing: A Conversation with Alan Evans
On this episode Josh talks with musician Alan Evans. Alan is most well known for being the drummer of the band Soulive, but he is also a recording producer and engineer, as well as the founder of the record label Vintage League Music. The two talk about Alan's recent recording projects, living in...
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What Does It Means To Be A Father? Part 2: A Conversation with Ricky Johnson
On this episode, Josh welcomes back his college buddy and former guest Ricky Johnson. Ricky was the guest on the episode "What Does It Means To Be A Father?" which was released back in February 2021, where he discussed being a father to a child that was not biologically his, as well as how he, as…
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Catskill Kids: A Conversation with Marco Benevento
In this episode Josh talks with musician Marco Benevento, who is best known for being the keyboardist in Benevento/Russo Duo and Joe Russo's Almost Dead, along with his solo work. The two talk about living in Woodstock, NY, raising kids in the Catskills instead of the city or the suburbs, touring...
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Bands of Brothers: A Conversation with Bobby Hackney
On this episode Josh talks with Bobby Hackney. Bobby is most well known for being the bassist and lead singer of the proto-punk band Death, but is also the bassist and lead singer of the reggae band Lambsbread and the author of the new book Vermont Reggae Fest: The Power of Music. He's also the...
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Hill Country Parenting: A Conversation with Cody Dickinson
On the episode Josh talks with Cody Dickinson, the drummer and founding member of the band North Mississippi Allstars. The two discuss Cody's experience being a parent while touring, his kids' interest in music at a young age, the influence of his father (producer Jim Dickinson), what music...
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1001 Parenting Complaints: A Conversation with Tom Monaghan
On this episode Josh talks with Tom Monaghan, one of the cohosts of the podcast 1001 Album Complaints and a member of the musical collective The Chop Unlimited. The two discuss the success of Tom's podcast, how he's able to juggle all of his parental and work duties and still have time for music...
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Encouraging Opportunities: A Conversation with Norwood Pearson
On this episode Josh talks with Norwood Pearson, a professional guitarist and public school music teacher from the Boston area. They discuss Norwood's career, his family, and how the two have affected each other, as well as how Norwood approaches working with young musicians. Click here to watch...
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Podcasting, Parenting, and Pizza: A Conversation with Alfred Schulz
On this episode, Josh welcomes back producer Steve, and they talk to Alfred Schulz, co-host of the Pizza Pod Party podcast. The guys talk about podcasting, pizza, parenting, and music, before diving into a discussion about a favorite band of all three, The Black Crowes. The Spotify playlist of…
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Being Open to the Journey: A Conversation with Bleu McAuley
On this episode Josh talks with Bleu McAuley, a musician, songwriter, and producer, who has put out several of his own albums while also working some of the biggest names in pop music. Josh and Bleu talk about his career, including is most recent work creating scores for documentaries, before...
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Transitional Chords: A Conversation with Buzzy Cohen
On this episode Josh talks with former Jeopardy! champion Buzzy Cohen. The two talk about Buzzy's work as a music supervisor for advertisers, their past playing music together, his kids' love of music, and how they deal with having a dad who was and is on TV. (Interview recorded May 11, 2023.)
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Jack of All Trades: A Conversation with Tom Maxwell
On this episode, Josh talks with writer and musician Tom Maxwell, who's best known for being a member of the band Squirrel Nut Zippers in the 1990s. They talk about Tom's writing, his music career, and his kids, one of whom battled cancer as a child. If you are interested in reading Tom's story...
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One Song Per Day: A Conversation with Django Haskins
Josh talks with singer-songwriter Django Haskins, who's best known for his work in the band The Old Ceremony. They discuss parenting, children's music, and Django's career as a professional musician and educator. A Spotify playlist of all of the music you heard on the podcast can be found at...
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The Music of David Frisch: The Old Man Jam with Glenn Taylor
To mark the 20th anniversary of his father's passing, Josh set about talking to people his dad played music with during three periods of his life. On this episode, Josh talks with Glenn Taylor, a co-founding member of The Old Man Jam, a band which he and Josh's father played in for several years,...
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The Music of David Frisch: The Almost Original Synthetic Urban Swampgrass Jug-Band with Dave Rubin & Jeff Tyler
To mark the 20th anniversary of his father's passing, Josh set about talking to people his dad played music with during three periods of his life. On this episode, Josh talks with Dave Rubin and Jeff Tyler, who are members of The Almost Original Synthetic Urban Swampgrass Jug-Band, of which both...
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The Music of David Frisch: Powdered Milk with Jack Schwartz
To mark the 20th anniversary of his father's passing, Josh set about talking to people his dad played music with during three periods of his life. In this episode, Josh talks with Jack Schwartz, a member of his father's high school band Powdered Milk. They talk about how the band got started…
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Band Fandom with Glen Fant
Glen Fant returns to the show to talk with Josh about what it means to be a hardcore fan of a band. They talk about their obsessions with Ben Folds Five (Josh) and Smashing Pumpkins (Glen) as teens, how their levels of fandom went up and down over time, and what caused those changes. At the top…
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Mom Rocks: A Conversation with Alisa Ali
On this episode Josh talks with radio DJ Alisa Ali. Alisa is the midday host on New York City radio station WFUV, along with being the mother of a toddler. The conservation touches on a range of topics including parenting, working in radio, and influencing her son's musical taste, among others....
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Making Tough Choices: A Conversation with Andrew Giles
Josh talks with Andrew Giles, a photographer, educator, and father of three. They talk about their time working at Appel Farm Arts Camp together, the importance of empathy, and Andrew's tough journey getting sober and going through a divorce while also dealing with COVID. The two then discuss rap...
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Interview Revisited: Chris Ballew (Presidents of the United States of America/Caspar Babypants)
With so many life changes going on for the guys, they decided to repost their interview with Chris Ballew, who has a few new albums out. Josh, Joe, and Steve talk with Chris Ballew, front man of The Presidents of the United States of America, and now known to parents and kids as Caspar Babypants....
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Rock Docs with Andrew Keatts and David Lizerbram
On this episode Josh talks with the hosts of the Rock Docs podcast, Andrew Keatts and David Lizerbram. They discuss how the Rock Docs podcast came about, how the guys are able to do a podcast without missing family obligations, being parents to young boys, and, of course, music documentaries. It...
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Doing What You’re Good At: A Conversation with Ed Alstrom
On this episode, Josh talks with musician Ed Alstrom. Ed is an extremely talented multi-instrumentalist who has played with many well known musicians, along with own bands, and is an organist for the New York Yankees. Josh and Ed talk about fatherhood, how Ed got into music, his career playing...
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Time In The Bank with Glen Fant
With Joe and Steve on a break from the show, Josh decided to talk with his old friend and former bandmate, Glen Fant. Glen’s a father of two boys who has been playing in original bands since middle school, including Bang Camaro and The Fatal Flaw. During the conversation Josh and Glen discuss...
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Record Store Day 2022 Preview with Adam Shanker
In order to prepare for Record Store Day 2022, the guys invite back the biggest vinyl-head they know, Adam Shanker. They talk about the history of Record Store Day, their experiences going in the past, and their most memorable purchases, before going through what they are eying to buy from this...
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The Richest Man Alive: A Conversation with Brendan Benson
On this episode Josh, Joe, and Steve talk with musician Brendan Benson, who's best known for being in The Raconteurs. They talk about life as a parent of preteens during COVID, the Detroit music scene, his career in music, being friends and bandmates with Jack White, and what his plans are for…
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In the Court of the Quinceañera King
In this episode Josh, Joe, and Steve give some updates on their lives, including rescheduling a European vacation, toddlers watching things over and over again, and an incredible custom-made miniature record store. Afterwards, they discuss music they've been listening to lately. Spotify playlist…
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illyB Speaks: A Conversation with Billy Martin
On this episode Josh, Joe, and Steve talk with drummer Billy Martin, most famously from the jazz trio Medeski Martin & Wood. They talk about fatherhood, the influence of Billy's father, the NYC music scene in the 1980s, and his career in music, and his new role as CEO of Creative Music Studio. A...
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End of the Year (2021) with Rob Mitchum
In this episode, Josh Joe, and Steve take a look back on 2021. The guys first review the memorable moments of the year in their personal lives (1:27) and on the podcast (20:48), before welcoming back writer Rob Mitchum to discuss his end of the year album data chart (32:24). All four then go...
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Maximum Dad with Jesse Thorn
On this episode, Josh, Joe, and Steve talk to NPR host and podcasting guru Jesse Thorn. They discuss the ups and downs Jesse has experienced as a father, the effects of the COVID pandemic on his life, the impact his father had on him, and his love of hip-hop and soul music. A playlist of all the...
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Celebrate Rock with Steven Hyden
On this episode, Josh, Joe, and Steve talk with rock music journalist Steven Hyden. They discuss the documentary Woodstock 99: Peace, Love & Rage, his books, his podcasts, and life as a father. Steven also discusses a bunch of music he has been enjoying lately. A Spotify playlist of the music you...
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Life is Like a Hurricane
In this episode Josh, Joe, and Steve give some updates on their lives, including the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, concerts, and high school parties. Afterwards, they discuss music they've been listening to lately. Link to Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/39TsvcZ (Recorded September 10, 2021)
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All Aboard The Duane Train!
On this episode, Josh, Joe, and Steve talk to DJ Duane Harriott. They discuss Duane's upbringing in NYC and Nebraska, how he got into DJing, his career at CMJ and Other Music, and his views on fatherhood. At the end the guys will talk about what music they've been listening to recently. You can...
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Steve Gorman Rocks!
It's been a year of Dad Rocks! and to celebrate we've got our biggest guest yet! Drummer, radio host, and author, Steve Gorman, talked with the guys about how he got into drumming, navigating fatherhood while being a touring musician, writing his book Hard To Handle: The Life and Death of The…
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Hey, It's Neal Francis!
On this episode, Josh, Joe, and Steve talk to one of their favorite new artists, Neal Francis. They discuss Neal's evolution as a musician, his influences, his aesthetic, and what we should be expecting from him in the future, as well as his love of Topo Chico. At the end the guys will talk about...
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Are you a dad? Do you love music? Are you a dad who loves music? Then this is the podcast for you! On Dad Rocks! we discuss what it means to be a parent and a music lover, and how those two elements of our lives sometimes collide.
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