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THE RAD DADS SHOW
by RAD DADS EDMONTON
The Rad Dads Show is a parenting podcast with a punk rock edge. We feature interviews with inspiring dads, and ask them to share their perspectives on parenthood, fatherhood and anything else that comes up. Brought to you by Rad Dads Edmonton.
Episodes
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GUS PYNN (SACRIFICE)
Gus Pynn, drummer for the iconic Canadian thrash metal kings, Sacrifice and dad of 3 stops by the Rad Dads HQ to chat parenting and metal.
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JEREMY JESSEN (RAD OWL)
Rad Owl are migrating north for an Alberta tour with their buddies The Slip~Ons' and Edmonton's own The Cutoffs. In advance, singer Jeremy Jessen stopped by to chat with Brett about how his priority as a dad is for his kids to grow up to be good people and eager learners. Catch Rad Owl on tour…
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BROCK PYTEL (SLIP-ONS, DOUGHBOYS)
In the lead-up to their Alberta tour with Rad Owl, Slip~Ons' Brock Pytel stops by to chat about how he goes for ALL as a dad. Catch Slip~Ons and Rad Owl July 17 in Calgary, July 18 in Edmonton, or July 19 in Red Deer!
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BRYAN ATCHISON (KOO KOO)
BRYAN ATCHISON (KOO KOO) Bryan returns to the show to talk about what's new and about Koo Koo's upcoming shows at the St. Albert International Children's Festival of the Arts.
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RANDY BRADBURY (PENNYWISE, 84 DAYS)
Bass player of Pennywise and father of 4, Randy Bradbury, stopped by to talk to us about parenting and his latest project, 84 Days, featuring himself, Cameron Webb, and Adrian Young (No Doubt). Check out 84 Days’ self-titled debut out now!
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BRIAN BYRNE (I MOTHER EARTH, TWO)
Brian is well known for his time as vocalist for multi-platinum Canadian rock band I Mother Earth, but these days he’s performing with his wife Tara as the duo TWO. Brian stopped by to chat about how he and Tara balance it all at home, from the importance of physical activity, to homeschooling…
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TOM THACKER (GOB, SUM 41)
Following Sum 41’s retirement tour, The Tour of the Setting Sum, longtime guitarist and Gob founder Tom Thacker stopped by the show to talk about Rubik’s Cubes, teaching our kids to ride bikes, after-school pickup, and what’s next for Tom musically.
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MARC AND BRENT BELKE (SNFU)
The Rad Dads show welcomes twin bothers Marc and Brent Belke the guitar duo behind one of the most influential Canadian punk bands - the might SNFU. They stop by the show to chat parenting and the 40 year anniversary of their debut album ...And No One Else Wanted to Play. Plus SNFU Tale's comic...
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CURTIS DUFFY (CHEF)
Michelin-starred Chef, owner of award-winning Chicago restaurants Ever, After, and The Canvas, father of four, and author Curtis Duffy stopped by to chat about trauma, forgiveness, and success - all covered in his new tell-all autobiography, FIREPROOF: Memoir of a Chef, which is out August 5…
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SCOTT MCCORD (100.3 THE BEAR)
The rad dad of radio, Scott McCord, stopped by the show to chat punk rock, Godzilla, influencer culture and more on our latest instalment of the Hometown Hero series.
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BEN ANDRESS (BUDDIES FEST, BLACKTOP RECORDS)
This interview goes from festivals to Fortnite, as Ben stops by to tell us all about Buddies Fest, taking place July 11-13 in Tillsonburg, ON and featuring The Flatliners, ALL, Dillinger Four, Greg Norton, and more!
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BILL STEVENSON, MILES STEVENSON, AND JON SNODGRASS
It’s BUDDIES WEEK on The Rad Dads Show! And we’re starting it off with an interview with Bill Stevenson (ALL, Descendents) and his son Miles (All My Senses), and Jon Snodgrass (Drag The River, Armchair Martian). They’re playing as Snodgrass + Stevensons at Buddies Fest in Tillsonburg, ON in a...
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GREG ATTONITO (THE BOUNCING SOULS)
In advance of two Alberta solo shows - Calgary on June 27 at Modern Love, and Edmonton on June 28 at The Buckingham - Greg popped by to chat about what’s new since his last appearance on the show, what listeners can expect from these solo shows, and some new music from The Bouncing Souls.
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MATTHEW CAWS, IRA ELLIOT, LOUIE LINO (NADA SURF)
Brett sits down with the rad dads of Nada Surf before their show at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO to talk about the band’s latest record, Moon Mirror.
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GREG AND VIOLET HETSON (CIRCLE JERKS, BAD RELIGION & POWERVIOLETS)
In this special Father's Day episode, Greg Hetson and his daughter, Violet, stop by the show to chat about ice cream, Disneyland, and their weekend of tours together at The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, NV.
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ALEX GOLDFARB (DEBT NEGLECTOR)
ALEX GOLDFARB (DEBT NEGLECTOR) Debt Neglector just released their latest record, Kinda Rips, on Smartpunk Records. Alex Goldfarb, singer and rad dad to Henry, stops by the show to chat about the new record, mental health, and more. Don’t miss this one!
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GREGG DEAL (DEAD PIONEERS)
Artist, disruptor, Indigenous advocate, and rad dad to 5, Gregg Deal stops by to talk about his band Dead Pioneers’ new record “PO$T AMERICAN”, their upcoming tour with Pearl Jam, how he keeps things rad at home.
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ADAM GOMEZ (THE DICKIES, THE ADOLESCENTS)
In addition to being the dapper drummer for The Dickies, The Adolescents, D.I., and more, Adam is a dad to his daughter, Stevie Jane. He stopped by to chat about how he stays young at heart, reminding himself to never forget what it’s like to be a kid.
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ABE BRENNAN (RKL, DEAD PIONEERS AND MORE)
OK, get this. Abe is RKL’s new singer, his band Dead Pioneers just got tapped to play some shows with Pearl Jam, and all of this is happening more than 30 years after Abe got his start with seminal bands like My Name and Wretch Like Me. Plus, Abe’s a rad dad to two kids, Lola and Dashiell, and he...
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RICK THORNE (PRO BMX'er)
The Biker in Black and father of two stops by to chat about sacrifice, the subconscious mind, independence, and more!
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GARY FOSTER (MEST)
Gary Foster aka Gary Smash stops by the show to chat about “the best job in the world” - being a dad to his son, Roman. Plus, upcoming Mest tours, their instant classic, “Hate You Sober”, and more!
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PROUD TO BE D.A.D. (DFL)
Monty, Tom, and Pat from hardcore legends Dead F*cking Last drop by to chat dad stuff and tell us about the reissue of their much-loved first record, My Crazy Life.
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JOSH HAGER (DEVO, GARVY J)
Josh reflects on a decade in DEVO, adapting to suburban life, navigating divorce and coparenting, being a rock for his kids, and more.
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RAY RAGHUNATH CAPPO (YOUTH OF TODAY, SHELTER)
New York hardcore vocalist and straight edge pioneer Ray Cappo stopped by to tell us about “stepping up” as a dad, how kids teach us to love selflessly, and his book “From Punk to Monk”.
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TONY LOVATO (MEST)
90s fashion, on-stage gender reveals, punk rock foster care, and lost kids at Disneyland. We cover this all - and more - with rad dad Tony Lovato of MEST! Plus, we chat about their new album, Youth, that came out this summer.
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JIM LINDBERG (PENNYWISE, THE BLACK PACIFIC)
Jim returns to the show to discuss the new Black Pacific album “Here Comes Our Wave”. He also sprinkles in some discussion about AI, climate change, and adapting to being an empty nester. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a tasty Rad Dads Show episode with the original punk rock dad!
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STEPHEN EGERTON (ALL, DESCENDENTS)
What does it mean to go for ALL as a parent? Stephen tells us about that, and about some new music coming our way soon!
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BOB VENNUM (THE BELLRAYS)
Bob Vennum from The BellRays stops by the show to chat parenting, their new album Heavy Steady Go! and their upcoming tour with Social Distortion.
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JAMES WHELAN (1876)
James Whelan, guitarist of the indigenous Pow Wow Punk rock band 1876 and father of 3 kids + 1 bonus (4 kids total) stops by the show to chat about being a resource for his kids, being a good listener and if you do things out of love and not in fear everything will be ok.
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JOSH CATERER (SMOKING POPES)
The Smoking Popes frontman stops by The Rad Dads Show to chat fatherhood, faith, social media, The Descendents, and TWO new Smoking Popes records.
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KENT AND OLIVER JAMIESON (NOFX CREW)
KENT & OLIVER JAMIESON (NOFX crew) Our first father and son interview! Kent and Oliver stopped by Rad Dads HQ to chat about Edmonton’s Punk in Drublic shows on August 10 & 11, where they’ll both be working as part of the NOFX crew. Oliver tells us why his dad is rad, Kent reflects on his memories...
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GERALD CASALE (DEVO)
Attention, spuds! The Rad Dads Show caught up with Gerald V. Casale of DEVO in Las Vegas a couple of hours before their set at Punk Rock Bowling 2024 to chat about de-evolution and dadhood.
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BRENT J. COOPER (THE RAMBLIN' AMBASSADORS, HUEVOS RANCHEROS)
Calgary rock guitar icon Brent J. Cooper stopped by to chat about maintaining his “Brentness” as he raised his kids, the pride he has in his grown daughters, the new Ramblin’ Ambassadors EP, and much more.
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JOHN WRIGHT (NOMEANSNO, THE HANSON BROTHERS, DEAD BOB)
Victoria punk legend from No Means No, The Hanson Brothers and now Dead Bob stops by the Rad Dads HQ to chat parenting.
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DAVID CROSS (COMEDIAN, ACTOR)
Hot on the heels of his latest comedy special WORST DADDY IN THE WORLD, the hilarious David Cross stops by The Rad Dads Show to get serious for a second about homework, peer pressure, LARPing and all things parenting with rad dad and friend of the podcast, Dallas.
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THOMAS IAN NICHOLAS (AMERICAN PIE, ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, THOMAS NICHOLAS BAND)
THOMAS IAN NICHOLAS (American Pie, Rookie of the Year, Thomas Nicholas Band) With the release of his 7th studio album fast approaching (May 17, 2024 on SBÄM Records), Thomas Ian Nicholas stops by to chat about the 25th anniversary of American Pie, his new single Better Than Home, and how he does…
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TYLER PICKERING (CHIXDIGGIT!, The Ramblin' Ambassadors)
Merry Chixmas! In our final episode of 2023 we sit down with Chixdiggit! drummer Tyler Pickering to chat about his experiences as a rad dad to two daughters, Sloane and Maisie. Let’s hear it for Tyler!
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Shaun Michael Colón (Filmmaker - A Fat Wreck, Age of Audio)
Shaun Michael Colón is an independent documentary filmmaker and a rad dad to his daughter, Tessa. He stopped by to chat about being a stay at home parent, the power of community, and his upcoming podcast documentary, Age of Audio.
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MARK deSALVO (PUNK ROCK ARTIST/ILLUSTRATOR)
Mark has illustrated the covers of some of the most iconic records in punk rock, and is a rad dad to two amazing children, Bluma and Wiley. He stops by to chat about fertility testing mixups, "The Old Dads Club", his recent battle with cancer, and his exhibit at the Punk Rock Museum which is...
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MIKE HERRERA (MxPx)
Mike is a rad dad to two children and he stopped by to talk screen time, homeschooling, why "Mistakes Will Be Made" as parents, adjusting to fatherhood, and MxPx's new record, Find A Way Home!
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BRYAN RAY TURCOTTE (THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUM, KILL YOUR IDOLS BOOKS)
Patron saint of punk rock, Bryan Ray Turcotte, chats parenting, living your truth and raising good humans.
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JARRED COOPER & BRENDAN SCHOLZ (MERCY MUSIC, NOT)
Jarred & Brendan are longtime friends and bandmates, and stopped by to chat about going for ALL in parenthood.
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JAY BENTLEY (BAD RELIGION)
Jay Bentley (Bad Religion) Father of 4 and founding member of Bad Religion, Jay Bentley, stops by to chat parenthood, punk rock, and quantum physics (really!)
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ART ALEXAKIS (EVERCLEAR)
Everclear frontman, Art Alexakis stops by the Rad Dads HQ to chat parenting.
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KJ JANSEN & GRANT LAWRENCE LIVE FROM THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUM
Grant Lawrence & KJ Jansen LIVE from The Punk Rock Museum Brett sits down with Grant Lawrence (The Smugglers) and KJ Jansen (Chixdiggit) during The Canadian Connection, a series of guided live tours from the duo at The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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VINNIE FIORELLO
Vinnie Fiorello (The Punk Rock Museum) The Rad Dads Show and The Punk Rock Museum are kicking off Father’s Week (it’s official, we get a week now!) with this interview with Vinnie Fiorello, formerly of Less Than Jake, Fueled by Ramen Records, Paper + Plastick, and now the Punk Rock Museum. He’s...
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DARRYL JAMES (THE STRUMBELLAS, CLOSE KICKS)
Darryl James, bassist from the Strumbellas and mastermind behind the solo project Close Kicks, joins us in the studio to chat the importance of building community, the challenging nature of parenting and how his new solo project was centred around collaboration.
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RAD MOMS TAKEOVER - ERIN KELLY-BURKETT & BRIGITTE SLY
Rad Moms Takeover - Erin Kelly-Burkett & Brigitte Sly On this special Mother’s Day edition of the Rad Moms Takeover, rad mom Stacie Stevenson sits down with Erin Kelly-Burkett and Brigitte Sly, self-described badass moms, to chat about parenthood, friendship, and the importance of your “tribe” in...
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LOUIS PRIMA JR
Louis Prima Jr. Louis walked away from his lucrative day job 10+ years ago to become a full-time musician, taking after his famous father. He tells us about how he encourages creativity in his own kids, the importance of discipline, and some exciting news about his band’s upcoming album
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Greg Norton (UltraBomb, Husker Du)
Greg Norton stopped by to chat parenting, flying a freak flag and his newest project, UltraBomb.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Rad Dads Show is a parenting podcast with a punk rock edge. We feature interviews with inspiring dads, and ask them to share their perspectives on parenthood, fatherhood and anything else that comes up. Brought to you by Rad Dads Edmonton.
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RAD DADS EDMONTON
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